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Dog behaviorists and behavior consultants in Chicago

Learn what different professional titles mean, then explore local veterinary practices, businesses that state a behavior-consultant credential, and trainers that describe behavior-modification services. Listed credentials have not been independently verified. Inclusion is not an endorsement.

Immediate safety risk? Contact a veterinarian or local emergency services first. Read our safety guidance.

Who does what

Veterinary behaviorist DACVB
A veterinarian board-certified in behavior by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Can look for medical causes and prescribe medication. Find a DACVB ↗
General-practice veterinarian
Some veterinary practices offer behavior consultations alongside general veterinary care. Offering these services does not establish DACVB board certification. Check the practice's stated services and clinician credentials.
Certified behavior consultant CDBC · CBCC-KA
Certified by the IAABC (CDBC) or the CCPDT (CBCC-KA) to work on behavior problems such as fear, reactivity, and aggression. Not a veterinarian and cannot prescribe. IAABC directory ↗ · CCPDT directory ↗
Certified trainer CPDT-KA
Certified by the CCPDT in dog training knowledge. Many trainers also work with reactive dogs; ask about their experience with your dog's specific concern.

You can check any stated credential yourself in the issuing organization's directory.

Veterinary practices offering behavior consultations

These listings describe veterinary behavior services. A general-practice behavior consultation does not establish DACVB board certification. Review each profile for services and credentials supported by its checked source.

  1. Chicago

    Insight Animal Behavior Services

    Veterinary practice

    Serves Chicago (3927 W Belmont Ave), with locations in Hinsdale and Elmhurst

    Veterinary behavior consultations for aggression toward people or animals, anxiety, fear of noises, and compulsive behaviors

    Checked October 27, 2026

States a behavior-consultant credential

  1. Chicago

    Anything is Pawzible

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Chicago neighborhoods citywide, including Avondale, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lakeview, and Logan Square; phone and virtual sessions

    Behavior-modification consultations with trainers who focus on reactivity, aggression, fear, and anxiety

    Credentials, as stated: The business lists team credentials including CPDT-KA, CDBC, CBCC-KA, VSPDT, and Fear Free. Not independently verified. Not independently verified.

    ✓ Online sessions ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 27, 2026

  2. Chicago

    Copilot Dog Training

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves the north and west sides of Chicago and some nearby suburbs; virtual sessions

    Private training, group classes, and day school with a stated specialty in leash reactivity

    Credentials, as stated: The business states that its owner holds CDBC and CPDT-KA and lists several CPDT-KA trainers. Not independently verified. Not independently verified.

    ✓ Online sessions ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 27, 2026

States behavior-modification services

These businesses describe behavior work but do not state a behavior-consultant credential.

  1. Chicago

    Canine Perspective

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves West Town, West Loop, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village, Lincoln Park, Garfield Park, Oak Park, and other west and near-north areas; consultations also by Google Meet

    Aggression programs for leash reactivity, stranger and dog-dog aggression, resource guarding, and dogs with a bite history

    ✓ Prices listed ✓ Online sessions Checked October 27, 2026

  2. Chicago metro

    Dog Training Elite Chicago

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves the greater Chicago metro

    Training for aggressive and anxiety-related behavior, with an in-home assessment

    Checked October 27, 2026

  3. Chicago

    My Clever Canine

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Chicago's north side and beyond

    A four-week Complex Canine program for reactive, fearful, or human-aggressive dogs, plus private sessions and board and train

    ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 27, 2026

  4. Naperville

    Pet Harmony

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves clients worldwide online; in person in Naperville, Illinois and parts of Chicagoland

    Virtual behavior consultations for aggression, reactivity, fear, and separation anxiety, including dogs with a bite history

    ✓ Prices listed ✓ Online sessions ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 26, 2026

  5. Chicago

    Second City Dog Training

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Chicago, with in-home training

    In-home training for fear, territorial, and sibling aggression, resource guarding, and leash reactivity

    Checked October 27, 2026

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