Pet Training in Chicago, IL

Telepathic animal communication is a natural and complete way of communication exchange between all living beings. Everyone can do it, all it takes is some guidance, training, and practice. Discover ways to be open to and experience an animal's viewpoint and perceive the world from their perspective. Become aware of the essentials of how to get in...

Whether your animal companion is healthy, needs a boost, has issues or disease, sending healing energy, especially in a group can bring relief and healing. It can lift emotional or mental burdens off of you which may also be affecting your animal companion.  The shared energy you regularly exchange is often tender loving, but it can also be...

Veterinary Assistant + Externship 140 Hour Training Program With more than 85 million households owning at least one pet, the veterinary field is a growing field! Veterinary Assistants are valued team members in veterinary practices, clinics, and hospitals.  They work with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide quality care for...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Explore the versatile and surprisingly low-cost array of body scrubs you can make with a few simple ingredients. Learn which oils are the most emollient, which botanicals tighten and which soothe inflammations, and when to choose which specific sugar or salt for...

Learn about the Tarot’s Minor Arcana and the various meanings and ways to interpret its 56 cards (four suits of 14 cards each). Without memorizing the meanings of each card, discover how variations in the cards’ artwork, combined with your own intuitive abilities, can enhance and enrich a Tarot reading.  After taking this class, you’ll...

At the end of the class, the students will gain understanding on how pets heal people. Course Description: This class involves the understanding on how pets help you heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learning to understand their thoughts, feelings, and preferences enables you to reduce stress and build more loving relationships. ...

The puppies will learn the following skills: sit, down, stand, leave it, take it, drop it, heel, polite greetings, and as well as a few fun tricks.  This is Chicago's only fully off leash puppy class. We focus on teaching basic manners, as well as handling, socialization, and how to combat common puppy behavior problems. Each student receives...

This class introduces the odors selected for use in K9 Nose Work. We return to the basics of the search games starting with box work and a pairing of the odor with a treat or a toy.   This class will only introduce the Birch Odor in the first series. The difficulty will continue to increase at whatever rate is appropriate for the dog. Because...

So you have a great concept that you think would make an awesome kid’s TV show or a brilliant idea for a play that you want to write for young audiences—what should you do before you put pen to paper? Cusi Cram and Peter Hirsch, award-winning veterans of both children’s TV and theater for young audiences (with credits including “Arthur”,...

Peter Berthelsen is a wildlife biologist with 33 years of experience working with landowners to deliver high-quality habitat projects. He has received many awards for his work. Join him as we discuss pollinators and wildlife in the Midwest and Great Plains.

Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He will discuss owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are most likely to be seen. He may even demonstrate his world-famous barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods...

There is a new rapidly growing sport called K9 Nose Work®. This 6-week class will follow the guidelines and suggestions of NASCSW.  The objective is to introduce dogs and their owners to this new fun sport knows as K9 Nose Work®. The focus on all of our Nose Work classes will be for the dog and owner/handler to have fun. Intro, as well as the...

Did you miss our sold-out lecture in March? We’re bringing it back virtually on Zoom as a fundraiser to help QED reopen when they can. This lecture will be a special Mother’s Day edition, so you can share this in event virtually with your mom! On this talk, Marie Carter will take you on a journey back in time to learn about the women who were...

This class focuses on building a solid working relationship with your dog, develop good and proper manners, and the teach base behaviors of sit, down, come, place, let's go, and off/leave it.  We expect owners to leave with a solid understanding of lure/reward training, accountability for the dogs to follow through on commands, and proper city...