Midway Dog Academy

Our puppy training programs focus on essential skills like potty training, crate training, and basic manners. We address unwanted behaviors such as barking and biting while establishing foundational obedience. Our structured approach helps shape young dogs into well-adjusted companions through positive reinforcement techniques.

This immersive program allows dogs to live with our trainers while receiving intensive behavior modification. Dogs practice daily routines in a controlled environment, developing consistent habits and social skills. The program includes personalized training plans and owner education sessions to maintain progress after completion.

Private lessons provide focused, distraction-free training tailored to specific behavioral goals. Our trainers work directly with you and your dog to address unique challenges, teaching practical techniques for everyday situations. Sessions emphasize owner involvement to reinforce learning at home.

Our boarding service offers a safe, supervised environment for dogs during their stay. Pets receive regular exercise, socialization opportunities, and individual attention. The familiar routine helps maintain training progress while owners are away, with optional add-on training sessions available.

This specialized program focuses on establishing clear leadership roles between owners and dogs. Through structured exercises and consistent routines, we address dominance issues and reinforce respectful interactions. The program includes owner training to maintain long-term behavioral improvements.

We provide puppy training, board and train programs, private lessons, dog boarding, and our Pack Leader Program focusing on leadership development.

Yes, we offer a lifetime follow-up guarantee to ensure long-term success and provide ongoing support for any training concerns.

Program duration varies based on your dog's needs. Private lessons are flexible, while board and train programs typically last 2-4 weeks with follow-up sessions.

Our experienced trainers specialize in behavior modification for aggression issues using positive reinforcement techniques and structured training plans.

We serve Naperville, Chicagoland, and surrounding suburbs including Aurora, Wheaton, Lisle, and Bolingbrook with in-home and facility-based services.

Contact us via phone or email to discuss your dog's needs. We'll schedule a free evaluation to determine the best training program for your pet.

Megan is amazing!!! Without even being in the same state she has helped me train my very naughty pup!!!

Great experience, wonderful people. Midway Dog Academy saved our dog. Our dog was scared of everything including other dogs and people. Because of this, she started to become aggressive with our family. We thought that it might be best to get rid of the dog. Instead, we found Midway Dog Academy. Scott took time to talk with us and explain what was going on with the dog and how they could help. The day we took our dog in for training, Scott took a little time to work with our dog, just to see if it was a good fit.

We could tell right away that they love dogs and have a connection with them. After the training session, we picked up a new dog. She is now a wonderful part of the family. She has no problem with other dogs or people We have also used them to board our dog. Kendra does a wonderful job and loves the dogs. They are not just stuck in a cage barking with a bunch of dogs. They are in a wonderful caring place.

They get out an run in large grassy open areas with other wonderfully trained dogs. Scott and Kendra are wonderful people that love what they do. They dedicate their lives to making dogs and their owners live happier lives.

We got a Siberian Husky puppy last summer and had never had a dog before. She was fun and playful but somewhat wild and excitable. We were always afraid she was going to run away and never look back! We took her to Midwest Academy when she was about 4 months old and talked with the trainers to understand that an "excited" dog is not a "happy" dog. After her training at the academy we continued the training including good manners when walking, proper socialization with other dogs and just being a good dog! Ellie is now 10 months old and is the sweetest and happiest dog I know.

And I think a big part of it is that we were properly trained as well as Ellie was. We take her back to board with Midwest Academy (and mostly because of Kendra - she is great). We would definitely recommend new dog owners look into the program. Early training with Ellie has resulted in a wonderful experience. We are already thinking about getting another "happy" addition to the family!

Megan trained our Vizsla, Hunter and it was the best money we have ever spent! He is so well behaved on his leash and is incredibly good with other dogs too. As long as you are willing to put in the time to continue with the guidelines she sets, your dog will be a complete joy once she is done with him or her! I also love how available she is for questions and help once your dog is done with training - she is always willing to give you pointers and advice, she is the BEST!