GOHLD K9

GOHLD K9 We are a balanced trainer located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Taking local and nationwide clients.

Intermediate obedience yesterday! We started our first off leash tasks, the dogs did fantastic I’m so proud of everyone.
06/03/2026

Intermediate obedience yesterday! We started our first off leash tasks, the dogs did fantastic I’m so proud of everyone.

Benny found his family! He goes home on Friday!
05/26/2026

Benny found his family! He goes home on Friday!

Check out our upcoming events! Sign up for our obedience outings at the link below or come see us at one of the communit...
05/18/2026

Check out our upcoming events! Sign up for our obedience outings at the link below or come see us at one of the community events we will be at!

https://www.gohldk9.com/book-online

New group class schedule is out!Sign up through the link below also check back as I may be adding more. We also have a l...
05/18/2026

New group class schedule is out!
Sign up through the link below also check back as I may be adding more. We also have a lot of singular outings scheduled for people who cant commit to a full class with busy summer schedules.

https://www.gohldk9.com/book-online

Introducing a new program!Help your dog build confidence and learn to calmly navigate veterinary care through our 6-Week...
05/17/2026

Introducing a new program!

Help your dog build confidence and learn to calmly navigate veterinary care through our 6-Week Veterinary Conditioning Program. This specialized course focuses on cooperative care training, teaching dogs to become more comfortable with handling, restraint, grooming tools, and common veterinary procedures in a low-stress, positive environment.

Using reward-based training, desensitization, and confidence-building exercises, dogs will gradually learn to tolerate and even willingly participate in care routines such as ear checks, paw handling, nail trim preparation, muzzle conditioning, restraint exercises, and mock veterinary exams. This program is designed to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress surrounding vet visits while creating safer and more positive experiences for both dogs and handlers.

Throughout the course, owners will also learn how to read canine body language, support their dog through stressful situations, and continue conditioning exercises at home for long-term success.

This program is ideal for:

Puppies beginning early exposure training
Dogs fearful of veterinary or grooming handling
Dogs that struggle with nail trims or restraint
Reactive or anxious dogs needing confidence-building
Owners wanting to prepare their dog for lifelong cooperative care

By the end of the 6 weeks, dogs will have stronger handling tolerance, improved confidence, and foundational cooperative care skills to help make future veterinary visits less stressful and more manageable.

https://www.gohldk9.com/book-online

Some pictures I took of training today
05/15/2026

Some pictures I took of training today

Real World Obedience in a Public SettingsThis single-session advanced obedience class is designed for dogs who already h...
05/13/2026

Real World Obedience in a Public Settings

This single-session advanced obedience class is designed for dogs who already have a solid foundation of basic obedience and are ready to practice those skills in real-world environments. Instead of working in a quiet training space, we will meet in a public setting with everyday distractions such as people, dogs, shopping carts, noises, food, and movement.

Handlers and dogs will work on advanced obedience skills including focused heeling, duration of positions, recall, neutrality around distractions, impulse control, and maintaining engagement in busy environments. The goal is to build reliability and confidence while practicing practical obedience skills that apply to everyday life.

Because this class takes place in a public environment, dogs must be non-reactive and under control at all times. Dogs displaying aggression, excessive barking, lunging, or inability to remain manageable in public settings may be asked to leave for the safety and comfort of the group.

This format is perfect for busy summer schedules, allowing teams to drop into a single focused class without committing to a multi-week course.

05/13/2026

Morning let out with all the boarding and training dogs 🥰

Jimmy and his service dog in training Snoop did an excellent job today! They passed their canine good citizen test AND t...
05/12/2026

Jimmy and his service dog in training Snoop did an excellent job today! They passed their canine good citizen test AND their service dog public access evaluation #1. Very very proud of all of the hard work they have put in!

Congratulations to our intermediate obedience class on their graduation. Everyone did a great job working their dogs and...
05/12/2026

Congratulations to our intermediate obedience class on their graduation. Everyone did a great job working their dogs and all the dogs had a great time working through some challenging scenarios.

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8618 Ridgefield Road
Crystal Lake, IL
60012

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+18153456073

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