McHenry, Illinois • Virtual Support Available
Your dog deserves to feel free.
Behavior support rooted in welfare, enrichment, and real-world skills. Dog boarding, board and train programs, in-person sessions, and online courses for dogs with big feelings in McHenry County, Illinois.
Four ways to work together
Whether your dog is staying with me, we are meeting locally, or you need ongoing virtual support, every path is built on the same science and care.
Dog boarding in McHenry, IL
Behavior-informed boarding with enrichment built into every day. Low-stress, individualized care for all dogs.
- Traditional and behavior boarding
- One-on-one attention and routine
- Test nights required for new dogs
Board and train programs
2, 3, or 4-week programs for real behavior change in a consistent, low-stress environment. One board and train at a time.
- Puppy board and train
- Reactive and fearful dogs
- Aggression and complex cases
Local and virtual behavior support
Behavior consultations, follow-up coaching, and The Deep Dive for dogs in McHenry County and virtually across the US.
- The Deep Dive consultation
- In-person coaching packages
- Pro in Your Pocket virtual support
Give your puppy the best start
Puppy board and train or Puppy in Your Pocket virtual support. The foundation your puppy needs in the critical early months.
- Puppy board and train
- Puppy in Your Pocket virtual support
- McHenry, IL and nationwide
Behavior is communication. Welfare comes first.
Every dog has a reason for the things they do. This work is about understanding that reason, building safety, and giving dogs the tools and environment they need to actually thrive, not just comply.
Real dogs. Real progress.
"Liz completely changed our perspective and gave us the tools and understanding we needed. She never made us feel bad for what we didn't know."
Josie"She didn't just train my dog. She taught me how to communicate better, read her signals, and handle challenging moments calmly and confidently."
Cassidy"Dread about being out in public turned to confidence. We returned to the things we love without constant worry about barking or lunging."
SandraA behavior pro in your pocket.
Real support, real answers, real momentum. Pro in Your Pocket is ongoing virtual behavior support available anywhere in the US. Two tiers to fit your needs and budget.
4 sessions plus ongoing text and call access
Text support and personalized homework
Text and call access between sessions so you are never stuck waiting weeks for answers.
Not generic advice. Real plans built around your specific dog and your specific situation.
You do not have to be local to get real, ongoing behavior support from a Licensed Family Dog Mediator.
Ready to find freedom?
You are not committing to anything by reaching out. We start where you are and figure out the right path forward together.