Best In Home Dog Services

Best In Home Dog Services is a dog training and walking service in Cary, IL. The business offers in-home training and walking services using only positive methods, serving dogs and their families across the Northwest Suburbs. Richard Hopkins, the founder, has extensive experience training, walking, and caring for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, including those with special behavioral and medical needs. His approach is rooted in lifelong learning from a family background in dog training and mentorship under Cathryn Jurewicz, a trainer with over thirty years of experience in obedience, agility, rally, and CGC evaluations. He has also studied the works of B.F. Skinner, Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor, and Patricia McConnell.

Richard began his career in 2010 with a grassroots dog walking and sitting business, later serving as manager and head dog trainer at two large daycare and boarding facilities, one of which housed up to 100 dogs at a time. He launched Best In Home Dog Training in 2013, evolving it into Best In Home Dog Services in April 2015. The business focuses on building strong bonds between dogs and their families through positive reinforcement, with services including individual and multi-lesson training programs, as well as scheduled dog walks. Richard is fully bonded and insured, providing professional care for dogs in their own homes.

The business operates from Haber Rd in Cary, IL, serving the local community with personalized, in-home care. It is known for its commitment to positive training methods and deep experience in dog behavior and care, making it a trusted resource for families seeking reliable, compassionate dog services in the area.