Freedom Dog Training Academy

24/12/2025

Please vaccinate your dog for rabies.

JUST IN: A dog in Chicago recently tested positive for rabies after biting a person. It was the first rabid dog in Illinois since 1994 and went to doggy day care: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/idph-dog-tests-positive-for-rabies-after-biting-person-first-illinois-case-since-1994/

23/12/2025

Available 2 year old poodle from a wonderful breeder. Please contact the breeder for more information.

22/12/2025

We got a new board and train in today. 4 month old Aussie puppy Duvalin. This inspired me to start telling the tale of my first puppy Mia.

This is the first video in a series about the beginning of getting my first puppy.

Also stay tuned for updates on Duvalin in his puppy board and train!

22/12/2025

Welcome Duvalin!

He’s a 4 month old Aussie puppy who is doing our Freedom Dog Program. He’s starting with 3 weeks of puppy foundation and then will be back later for his off leash training.

Stay tuned for more updates on this cutie!

17/12/2025

A year ago I dyed one of my dogs for the first time. Do you know who this is?

Have you dyed any of your dogs? Post a pic below!

16/12/2025

Is it cool to have a service dog? Check out the encounter I had recently with Doc while at a store. What do you think when you see a service dog team in public?

15/12/2025

Chris has the right idea this morning. Warm under the blankets.

11/12/2025

I usually have a dog bed that rolls up that take with me for Doc but I forgot it at home today. So I gave him my coat. He’s such a good boy!

10/12/2025

BOARDING FAQs

Are we cage free? Do we crate client dogs in our care?

We are not a cage free place. We do crate client dogs in our care. This is for the safety of the client dog, our home and other dogs. Dogs are crated overnight and when we are not home (yep we run errands such as grocery shopping!). We also give some dogs, depending on their needs, rest time during the day.

One bedroom in our home is converted to crating dogs. We try to crate dogs in the biggest crate we have open and the dog is able to be in. For example, we have a beagle who comes to board with us multiple times a year. He can easily fit in a 30" crate but he rarely stays in one. The cast majority of the time he stays in a 36" or 42" crate cause we have those open and he is well behaved in the larger crate.

In addition to clients dogs having crate time, we crate our own dogs. Only one of our dogs is loose when we are not home. That is 12 year old border collie, Chris. He is usually confined to our bedroom. All of our other dogs are crated for safety.

Do we provide bedding?

Yes and No. Some dogs will rip up or eat bedding so they are not allowed any. Others can have our fleece blankets and some we have dog beds. Also some owners like to bring their dog's bed with them for their stay so their dog has something from home and we do put owner's beds in their dog's crate.

The same goes for our own personal dogs. Some get bedding and some don't. It's very individualized.

If you have more questions about what it's like for dogs to stay with us, please comment below and we'd be happy to answer them!

If you're interested in our boarding services, please fill out our Boarding Contact Form (https://pocketsuite.io/form/dDZ2). We'd love to have your dog come and stay with us!

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09/12/2025

BOARDING FAQs

What veterinary records are needed for boarding?

In our on-going effort to provide you and your dog’s with the best care and service possible as well as provide a clean and healthy environment for all, we require ALL dogs that participate in any activity at our Freedom Dog Training Academy’s facility provide proof of the following veterinary records from a licensed veterinarian.

For puppies 5 months and younger
a) rabies vaccination no later than 16 weeks of age

b) age appropriate distemper/parvo combo shots

c) negative f***l within 30 days of the first appointment and then updated every year thereafter

For dog 6 months and older:

a) rabies vaccination (1 or 3 years)

b) distemper/parvo combo (1yr, 3 yrs or a titer within the last last year)

c) negative f***l within 6 months of the first appointment and then updated every year thereafter

If your dog tests positive for on their f***l, they need to be treated. After treatment, a new f***l test will be needed to make sure the treatment has worked. Some parasites require more than one round of treatment to get rid of them.

We don’t require the bordetella vaccine but Client is welcome to have their dog vaccinated with bordetella. Client understands that even if Client’s dog is vaccinated against kennel cough (bordetella) or not vaccinated, there is a chance that the owner’s dog can still contract kennel cough.

We appreciate your willingness to help us keep our facility as clean and safe as possible for the enjoyment of all.

09/12/2025

Did you know that in addition to our training services, we also board dogs?

Dogs stay in our home not a kennel building. We sleep just down the hallway from clients dogs. They hang around the house, sleep on comfortable beds and enjoy socials outside in one of our three fenced areas and in our heated training building on our 1.7 acre property in Minooka, IL.

You can contact us about boarding by filling out our Boarding Contact Form (https://pocketsuite.io/form/dDZ2) or texting us at 815-369-0895. We'd love to have your dog come and stay with us!

05/12/2025

Do you feel like THIS? Frustrated by your dog's behavior? Embarrassed by how your dog greets guests when they come over? Restricted on what time of day you can walk your dog so you avoid other people and dogs?

Let us Help!

Feel more like THAT!
Happy that you and your dog are working more as a team!
Proud to take your dog on walks in the neighborhood, pet friendly stores or the farmers market!
Free to enjoy activities with your dog that you both enjoy!

Contact us Today (click the link below) and we'd be happy to schedule a Meet & Greet with you and your dog!

https://pocketsuite.io/lead/freedomdta