Enjoy Your Dog

What Enjoy Your Dog does

Enjoy Your Dog Training, Inc. is a privately held, bootstrapped dog training business based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Founded and led by Pam Yano as Owner and Head Trainer, the company operates from three training locations on Rogers Street and employs approximately 5 people. It serves local dog owners through a multi-format service model: small-group classes capped at four dogs for personalized attention, in-home private sessions conducted at the client's residence, drop-off training programs, and online courses that extend reach beyond the immediate geography. The business also offers AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator services and therapy dog certification programs, positioning it within the credentialed training segment.

The company generates revenue through direct service fees across its four delivery formats. Group classes and private sessions form the core revenue base, priced per session or package, while drop-off training provides a recurring daily-boarding-style engagement. Online courses introduce a scalable digital revenue stream that is not constrained by physical location capacity. Distribution relies on local brand reputation, the founder's personal expertise, and referral partnerships with adjacent pet businesses such as Happy Dog Barkery. The company also leverages Amazon affiliate product recommendations as a supplementary monetization layer and RingCentral for client communications.

Strategically, the business has pursued incremental expansion within its single market—densifying its Rogers Street footprint and broadening its service catalog—rather than scaling geographically. With no external funding and a lean team, the operation reflects a lifestyle-service model rather than a venture-scale venture. Customer relationships are relationship-driven, and switching costs are limited to personal rapport and training continuity rather than technological lock-in.

Name

Enjoy Your Dog

Legal name

Enjoy Your Dog Training, Inc.

Website

https://enjoyyourdogtraining.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Enjoy Your Dog Training, Inc. is a privately held, bootstrapped dog training business in Downers Grove, Illinois, serving local dog owners through group classes, in-home private sessions, drop-off training, and online courses across three Rogers Street locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Downers Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Dog Training Classes and Sessions: Revenue generated through various dog training service formats including group classes, private lessons, in-home training, drop-off training, and online courses. Services are scheduled and billed per session or course.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Enjoy Your Dog is a local dog training facility in Downers Grove, IL that delivers in-person and remote dog training services. Offerings include small group classes (capped at 4 dogs), in-home private sessions, drop-off day training, and online courses covering puppy basics, obedience, life skills, dog sports, reactivity rehabilitation, fun & games, specialty classes, therapy/AKC CGC certification, and dog titles. Services are scheduled per session or per course and delivered at three Rogers St locations or at the customer's home.

Product overview

Enjoy Your Dog is a dog training company offering a comprehensive portfolio of training services. The core offerings include small group classes (limited to 4 dogs per class) covering Puppy Basics, Dog Obedience, Life Skills, Dog Sports (Nose Work, Agility, Urban Agility, Rally), Reactive Program, Fun & Games, and Specialty Classes. Additional services include In-Home Training, Private 1-2-1 Lessons, and Drop Off Training. The company also provides Online Courses for remote learning, Therapy & Community Programs including AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and STAR Puppy certifications, Dog Titles, and Dog Parties. A Client Resource Center provides training handouts for enrolled clients. All services are delivered at their Downers Grove, IL facility or at customer homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Group Classes Small group dog training classes limited to 4 dogs per session, covering Puppy Basics, Dog Obedience, Life Skills, Dog Sports (Nose Work, Agility, Urban Agility, Rally), the Reactive Program (8-week), Fun & Games, and Specialty Classes/workshops. Designed for local dog owners seeking structured in-facility instruction with personalized attention.
• In-Home Training Private dog training sessions conducted at the customer's home. Addresses behavior issues and personalized training plans, including reactive dog training, puppy training, house training, and therapy dog preparation.
• Private 1-2-1 Lessons One-on-one training sessions held at the Enjoy Your Dog facility with flexible scheduling and undivided trainer attention.
• Drop Off Training Day training service where customers drop off their dog at the facility for scheduled training sessions, intended to accelerate progress toward training goals.
• Online Courses Digital dog training courses delivered remotely for dog owners who cannot attend in-person sessions.
• Therapy & Community Programs Training and evaluation programs to prepare dogs to become certified therapy dogs and community companions, including AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation, AKC STAR Puppy, and dog titles programs.
• Dog Parties Birthday party celebrations for dogs and their owners hosted by Enjoy Your Dog.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AmazonminorOthersAmazon Favorites List featuring recommended training equipment, treats, toys and gear. Customers can purchase recommended training products through their Amazon wishlist.
• Happy Dog BarkeryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal small business partner in Downers Grove area. Many recommended training items are available locally at Happy Dog Barkery. Company supports other local small businesses in the area.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reviews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enjoy-your-dog

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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