Personal Family Dog Trainer
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About Personal Family Dog Trainer
Personal Family Dog Trainer was established in 2011, a small local company operating solely in the immediate Quad Cities area. Our reputation for having knowledgeable, caring instructors, effective training methods, and professional results quickly grew, and we began expanding our service area in 2012. By 2016 we were working on a regional level, and began working on plans to build a facility in order to provide better service to our clients. In 2019 we built our first facility and began expanding our focus to online programs and internship options. Through it all we have continued to work on providing the best service to our clients and their canine companions!

PFDT was born from a desire to transform the way canines are trained in the Quad Cities and throughout the Midwest. Our programs are designed to be flexible and effective. We bypass the old, rigid, one size suits all training systems. Instead, we meet our clients where they are and work with them to get them moving in the direction they want to go, using balanced training methods that produce great results! There is no such thing as a perfect dog, but there is such a thing as a dog that is perfect for your household.

Why Choose PFDT?

Who cares for our dogs? It's one of the biggest decisions we make as owners! We look for the vet with the most experience, the groomer who knows which cut suits our breed best, and we look for the Dog Trainer who will understand what we need and help us get there.

​These are a few of the reasons our clients choose us. We hope you will too!
Lifetime Results for Dogs and Owners
Solid Foundations Build Solid Futures
​Not Your Typical Obedience Class
​Busy Schedules Are Welcome
​Size Matters, But Not To Us!
​Exceeding Expectations

Lifetime Results For Dogs And Owners

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There is more to training than canine knowledge, and our instructors know that.​

With over 30 years of combined dog training experience, and over half of that time working with the humans who love them, our instructors know how to teach your do AND how to work with you effectively.​

However, experience without results means nothing. Which is why we have an entire page dedicated to our graduates!​

​See what our clients have to say!
Success Stories

Solid Foundations Build Solid Futures

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 The skills our clients learn benefit them for life.

We believe that on ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and we apply that philosophy to each of our programs. A solid foundation goes beyond basic obedience. Through games and skills we work on teaching canines to control their emotions, respond appropriately to normal household events, and become the companions they were meant to be.

We know that there is no such thing as a perfect dog, but there is such a thing as a dog who is perfect for you!​​
TRAINING OPTIONS

Not Your Typical Obedience Class

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At PFDT we've learned that "Sit" happens, and sometimes Sit and Down don't cover it. Our programs give you all the benefits of a typical obedience class, plus so much more!

​Our integrated programs combine technology with individualized sessions in order to give you maximum flexibility without sacrificing quality training experiences.

​​Our programs are developed with you in mind and are customized to your expectations.
Training Options

We Are Flexible!

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Myth: I love my dog, but I have no time!
Fact: Our programs are customized to fit around your schedule. With flexible Private and Online training options, we make training time simple.
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Myth: I don't even know where to start!
Fact: You've already started, and you're in the right place! Whether you are a first-time owner who needs guidance on starting your canine companion off on the right "paw", an experiences owner who has a specific issue that needs addressed, or somewhere in between, we can help.
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Our programs are designed to meet you where you are, then work with you to get you moving in the direction you want to go.
Training Options

Size Matters, But Not To Us!

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When you chose your canine companion, their size and breed mattered. However, when choosing PFDT size and breed never matter!

​​We NEVER deny a client based on their canine's size or breed!
Training Options

Exceeding Expectations

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Our programs consistently exceed our client's expectations, and it's not hard to see why!

Our canine graduates have a positive outlook on life. Many have practiced how to interact positively with other adults, children, and dogs. They know what they are expected to do in a home and they do their best to live up to those expectations. When the work is done, they know how to have fun!! Our graduates practice playing games with their family and playing by themselves without getting into mischief.

​Our canine owners also have a positive outlook! They know that their dog has practiced making good choices in all normal household situations. Our owners also know that they have the problem-solving skills to help their dog continue to make the right choices in the future and they have the full support of the Personal Family Dog Trainer team if they need it.

Success Stories

Personal Family Dog Trainer

We work with dogs of all breeds and humans of all training abilities to provide effective solutions for problems of all sizes.

Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you and your canine companion succeed!

Contact Us Today!

Phone Number
(309) 738-9437

Address

2371 95th Ave.
​Viola, IL 61486

  • Home
  • About
    • Our Instructors
    • Canine Assistants
  • Training
    • Puppy Problems >
      • The Ultimate Puppy Private Lessons
      • The Ultimate Puppy Online Program
    • Companion Dog >
      • Companion Dog Private Sessions
      • Companion Dog Online Program
    • Family Dog >
      • Family Dog Private Sessions
      • Family Dog Online Program
    • Behavioral Help
    • Specialized Programs
  • Contact
  • Success!