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We offer group classes, private lessons, board and train, and other programs for all of your dog tra

10/14/2025

Just a reminder that this Wednesday, October 15th, all of our usual Wednesday activities are cancelled: daycare, puppy social, and the Wednesday Play as the Way class.

I will be in Alabama picking up my new boy, Rhode. 💛

10/02/2025

There will soon be a new (canine) face here at Canine Initiative Training, and we can't wait!

If you also find yourself the owner of a new puppy this fall, we'd love to get you plugged into a puppy class!

Our ongoing drop-in Puppy Socialization class will continue, of course, but we are also looking to add one more standard Puppy Class this year as well.

If you are interested in joining little "Rhode" for a puppy class this fall, please reach out so we can get your feedback on scheduling options and keep you posted with information.

09/24/2025

Our “Happy Howlidays” Manners class is back, just in time to prep your pup for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! Class starts next week on October 2nd - Thursdays at 7:00pm!

This class is open to dogs of any age and skill level - no previous training is required! Don’t miss out!

Learn more or sign up now at https://canineinitiative.com/classes

09/20/2025

TOMORROW is National Responsible Dog Ownership Day!

We would love to invite anyone who is interested to join us at 3:00pm to learn more about the GRC Social Responsibility Test.

Or, if you think your dog’s training measures up, give the test a try with your dog!

Message me for more information, or to let me know you’re coming!

09/15/2025

Don’t miss out! We still have space in our Dogmanship 1 class starting TOMORROW!

Tuesdays at 4:30pm, 6 week class!

🐾✨ Dog Training Made Simple & Fun! ✨🐾

✔ Small class sizes - no more than 6 dogs per class (individual attention!)
✔ Plenty of space & relaxed environment
✔ Only non-aggressive dogs in the classroom setting = safe learning
✔ Clear, proven methods (with the why behind them)
✔ Years of experience with all breeds & temperaments

📅 Don't wait! Sign up today at https://canineinitiative.com/classes

09/11/2025

Dogmanship 1
Feeling a little “out of sync” with your dog? Struggling with your dog not listening, or showing poor manners?
The Dogmanship 1 class is your first step towards changing all of that! In this class, you will learn how to communicate with your dog in a way he understands, how to teach your dog important obedience skills, how to fairly and effectively manage and eliminate problematic behaviors, how to build a healthy, balanced relationship with your dog, and more!
Dogs should be over 6 months old at the start of class, but no previous training is required.

Learn more and register at https://canineinitiative.com/classes

09/10/2025

Play as the Way 1
Learn how to train your dog for valuable life skills and obedience, using play!
You’ll learn how to communicate with your dog clearly, how to teach your dog while playing, how to help your dog learn to “turn off” and be calm when appropriate, and so much more!

Our next class is on Mondays at 6:00pm starting next week, September 15th. The class is 6 weeks long with 1-hour classes, and the cost is $150. No previous training is required!

Registration is open now on our website!

09/02/2025

Quick reminder that there is NO DAYCARE tomorrow, Sept 3rd!

I am out in Buffalo, NY for the beginning of this week, reconnecting with friends and colleagues from my time spent working out here.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

All of our group classes for September through December are all scheduled and open for registration now on our website! Please reach out if you have any questions about our options.

And if you can, get outside and enjoy the lovely weather with your pups! ☀️

08/27/2025

We know many of you have been eagerly waiting for our next session of classes. The wait is almost over! Both our September/October AND our November/December classes will be posted and open for registration by the end of the week!

Available classes will include: Puppy classes, Play as the Way classes, Dogmanship classes, "Happy Howlidays" Prep classes, Canine Good Citizen, Social Responsibility, FitDog, and Competition Obedience!

08/27/2025

Happy National Dog Day!

08/07/2025

"Train now, or forever hold your leash!"

Give your dog the gift of safe and reliable off leash freedom, starting this summer!

Our 4-week E-Collar Recall class will introduce you and your dog to a remote training collar (e-collar) as a long-distance communication system for clarity, safety, and reliability with your recall command.

Class starts next week on Tuesday at 4:30pm. Dogs should have already completed Dogmanship 1 and 2, or Play as the Way 1 and 2, or will require instructor approval before joining.

For more information, shoot us a message or check out the Classes page of our website!

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22590 Scotts Lane
Tremont, IL
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+13092416261

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http://www.canineinitiative.com/

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About Us

After training and competing with her own dogs for 8 years, and volunteering training service dogs and teaching classes through 4-H, Danielle started Canine Initiative Training in 2016, offering private lessons and group classes. In early 2018, eager to learn more following an internship in the summer of 2017, Danielle moved to Buffalo, NY to work for learn from world-renowned trainer and behavior expert, Tyler Muto, at K9 Connection. There, she gained nearly two years of direct, hands-on experience with behavior modification and rehabilitation of severe behavior cases, ranging from reactivity to aggression to separation anxiety and more. When Danielle left, Allie took over the classes and lessons at Canine Initiative to continue offering quality training services in the interim. In December 2019, Danielle returned home to central IL to resume running Canine Initiative and to expand the programs offered.

Canine Initiative Training offers dog training services in the central IL area, covering a broad range of topics, including: puppy training, pet obedience/manners, competitive sports including AKC/UKC Obedience, Rally, and Agility, and problem solving and behavior modification for reactivity, dog aggression, human aggression, resource guarding, fear/anxiety, separation anxiety, etc.

Classes and lessons are held at our training facility just south of Tremont, IL, conveniently located off of I-155. The facility is a large, climate controlled building with rubber matting in the training area and a fenced in yard area. We also offer options for in-home private training, and occasionally hold small classes out in dog-friendly public places.

Meet the Trainer: Danielle Stuber

Danielle is 21 years old and has been training since she was 8, when she got her Pug and joined the local 4-H classes. Competitive sports - specifically Obedience, Rally, and Agility - got her started in the world of dogs, and she still actively trains and competes in those sports. Among Danielle’s competitive accomplishments with her dogs are many competitive titles, a number of Obedience and Rally High in Trial awards, and 4 wins at the UKC National Top Junior Invitational competition in Obedience and Rally, along with many other placements in the Top Junior and All Star Invitationals.

When Danielle’s Malinois started displaying reactivity towards other dogs in 2016, she sought out help and got connected with Tyler Muto, who she interned with and then worked for for almost 2 years. Behavior modification training caught and held her interest, and she now specializes in behavioral cases.

Danielle volunteers training time as much as possible. She has worked extensively fostering and training for Paws Giving Independence, a non-profit organization in Peoria, IL that trains service dogs. She occasionally fosters and trains dogs through Foster Pet Outreach and other local rescues, and helps lead and instruct the Tazewell County 4-H dog classes.

Continued education is critical to Danielle. Whether through online classes, training seminars, following and working with other trainers, reading dog training books, or watching instructional training videos, the learning never stops.

Danielle currently owns a 13 year old Pug, Angel; an 8 year old Australian Shepherd, Jasper; a 4 year old Belgian Malinois, Gideon; and a young Dutch Shepherd pup.

Meet the Trainer: Allie Fekete

Allie Fekete is 18, and lives in Morton with her three rescue dogs - a Terrier mix, The Dogtor, who is 4; a Border Collie, Einstein, who is 3, and a Belgian Malinois, Luna, who is 2. She competes in and trains for multiple sports, including Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Disc. However, her favorite thing to train is tricks, and she uses her trick training for acting jobs and local demos. Her terrier, Dogtor, is her main trick dog, but Luna is learning the ropes as well! Dogtor’s favorite tricks are skateboarding and walking handstands.

Allie has been teaching classes and private lessons for 3 years. She enjoys expanding her knowledge of dogs and training through hands on learning, books, online and in person classes, and working with experienced mentors.

For more information, visit our website at www.canineinitiative.com

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