Welcome to CM Academy of Dog Training

Jim Stenfeldt, Owner / Training Director

    563-210-8556

We accept MASTERCARD and VISA

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There will NOT be class on Sat. July 5th.

Have a good holiday

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 The founder of C.M. Academy of Dog Training, Jim Stenfeldt, has over 30 years of experience of training dogs and educating owners.

We don't dictate, We educate

New for 2008

Puppy Primer Course: We review crate training, nipping, nail trimming, barking, and proper introduction to a leash. Studies prove that puppies that participate in a group class by 12 weeks of age learn a lifetime of social skills.

It's easier to build a puppy ---  than to fix a dog!

Rally Obedience: Participate in the fastest growing sport in the dog world. Proficiency in advanced obedience is required.

Dog Park Play: Use of a PRIVATE DOG PARK is available for members only. Yearly behavior evaluations are mandatory and must be performed prior to use of the park. Dog aggression will be handled privately. Basic requirements include yearly fecal, all shots, including lepto and kennel cough, and flea and tick prevention.

Ongoing courses 2008

Therapy Dog

Beginning Obedience

Advanced Obedience

Conformation

Tracking

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We believe that there is not one method that works on all dogs. We will educate you about the pros and cons of all dog training methods available like; Halte, Martingale, Clickers, Scruffy Dog Trainer, Gentle Leader, Choker, Prong Collar, British Slip Lead, and E-Collar Training.

We encourage you to use what works for your breed and what makes you comfortable, We run class, and you choose the method you want to use. We steer away from the cookie cutter approach to dog training.

Our goal is to EDUCATE and to promote LEARNING

                     CLICKER  TRAINING                         

We are testing the market for a class in trick training using a clicker, shaping and luring. Go to www,dogbuilders.com if you are interested.

BEHAVIOR ISSUES

We offer management programs for Separation Anxiety and Aggression. The package includes Behavior Assessment, Management Program, and Follow ups.  

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 In the event of severe weather, we may cancel class, Please call to verify.

When the temperature is 90° or warmer there will NOT be class at the Barn

we will post cancellations or call for conformation

    

 

To learn more about us and our training methods, go to www.dogbuilders.com our interactive web site and view the videos, ask questions, and make comments.

Pet Containment Solutions is a new division that markets INNOTEK and PETSAFE products.  We will help you select proper equipment from training collars to underground fencing.  P.C.S. also offers an installation service for underground fence products and private training for the proper use of e-collars and 'zones' training.  

We are a professionals, not hobbyists or dog fanciers that only train part-time or as a past time.  Training a few dogs per year does not make you an expert.  CM Academy has experience with over 100 breeds and trains (successfully) over 500 dogs each year.  When screening your trainer ask:  how many dogs they have trained, how many different breeds, how many years as a professional, and how many different training methods they utilize.   

  We offer obedience and specialty classes, such as therapy dogs (to visit nursing homes) Jim is an approved Tester Observer (Certifier) for Therapy Dogs Inc.

C.M. offers search and rescue class, for private and groups (Through Certification)

C.M. offers contract work (in which dogs are sent to us for training),

C.M. trains detection dogs for several companies (narcotics, firearms and explosives).  Go to International K-9 Operations 

C.M. Academy and Midwest Canine Academy screens, trains and  certifies Animal Assisted Therapy Dogs (AAT) for Edward Hospital and Professional Therapy Dogs for Linden Oaks located in Naperville, IL. back to top

 

Training your dog should be a fun, pleasurable experience. 

Pet ownership is an option...not a requirement.

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now is the time to start thinking about your pet containment needs. click below on pet containment solutions and let us know how we may help you.

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WANTED:  An experienced agility trainer/coach.  Must be currently competing.

Must be winning or placing consistently

RESUME AND REFERENCE REQUIRED

 We train to win; obedience trails, rally obedience, conformation.

Group or Private Coaching 563-210-8556