Heartland Dog Training And Education Foundation
Heartland Dog Training And Education Foundation
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    • About Us
      • Contact
      • About Us
      • Club History
    • Classes
      • Class Schedule
      • Class Descriptions
    • Training
      • Obedience Training
      • Tracking
    • Trials and Fun Matches
    • Newsletter
    • AKC Fit Dog

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • About Us
    • Club History
  • Classes
    • Class Schedule
    • Class Descriptions
  • Training
    • Obedience Training
    • Tracking
  • Trials and Fun Matches
  • Newsletter
  • AKC Fit Dog

Dog Training Classes


We offer classes for all levels of dog obedience training. Each calendar year, we conduct several sessions of dog training classes.  View the class schedule below.  

Class Session Calendar

Heartland Dog Training And Education Foundation (HDTEF) dog training classes are held on Tuesday nights at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL. The public is welcome to visit and see classes in session.  You can learn about our training classes and how to enroll, by calling 309-546-5434.  

4/23/2024- 6/4/2024

Training Session #3

5:15 - 8:55 pm

Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center

Event Details

4/23/2024- 6/4/2024

Training Session #3

Training hours: 5:15-5:55, 6:00-6:55, 7:00-7:55, 8:00 - 8:55 

5:15 - 8:55 pm

Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center

6/25/2024 - 7/30/2024

Training Session #4

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cumberland Terrace

Event Details

6/25/2024 - 7/30/2024

Training Session #4

Training hours: 6:00-6:55, 7:00-7:55

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cumberland Terrace

Additional Information

Helping Our Community One Dog at a Time

For over 75 years, we've been a resource for dog obedience training in the Chicago area. Our classes not only provide foundational skills for all other types of dog training classes, but also help you improve the relationship with your dog. HDTEF welcomes all newcomers interested in enrolling in classes in the Northwest Chicago area. Our classes are $105 for a 7 week session for non-members.


Here are some* of the local Illinois communities we serve:

  • Arlington Heights
  • Bensenville
  • Des Plaines
  • Edison Park
  • Elk Grove Village
  • Franklin Park
  • Glenview
  • Itasca
  • Morton Grove
  • Mount Prospect
  • Niles
  • Norridge
  • Northbrook
  • Park Ridge
  • Prospect Heights
  • Rosemont
  • Schiller Park
  • Wheeling


*We do not restrict our service area. If you are willing to travel to Des Plaines, we are delighted to have you join us!

Class Times

Class times have been adjusted to allow for cleaning between sessions. Class times are as follows:

  • 5:15-5:55
  • 6:00-6:55
  • 7:00-7:55
  • 8:00-8:55


The Membership meeting will be at 9:00.

Find out more

Downloads

2024 TRAINING CALENDAR (docx)Download
Training Application Form Heartland Dog Training And Education Foundation ver 2 (pdf)Download
award form 2023 (pdf)Download

Upcoming Classes

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Heartland Dog Training And Education Foundation

An All Volunteer Organization - 36-4127306 501(c)3 non-profit organization

309-546-5434

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