Dog Training in Marion, IL
Looking for the best dog training in Marion, IL?
Here’s what you get with Rising Sun Canine Training.
- A dog that listens to every command
- No more bad behaviors
- Help with any problem or goal, big or small
- Lifetime support and guidance
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What Changes When Your Dog Finally Listens
Most families call us about one problem. By the end of the program, everyday life with their dog looks different from morning to night.
Life right now
- Ignores you unless you have a treat
- Drags you down the sidewalk
- Jumps on every guest at the door
- Chews shoes, cords and furniture
- Barks and lunges at other dogs
- Stays home because outings are a mess
Life after training
- Comes when called the first time
- Loose-leash walking around town
- Four paws on the floor for every hello
- Toys get chewed, your things stay whole
- Focus on you when another dog walks by
- A dog you can take to the park or the store
Why Southern Illinois Families Choose Rising Sun Canine Training
- ✓Trusted by Your NeighborsRising Sun Canine Training is 5-star rated on Google, and most new clients come to us because a neighbor, coworker or cousin told them to.
- ✓A Canine Good Citizen StandardOur trainer Jaedyn Shelton is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, so she knows exactly what reliable everyday manners look like and holds every dog to that bar.
- ✓Every Plan Starts With Your DogTwo dogs with the same problem rarely need the same plan. We look at your dog’s age, history and personality, and at what your family wants to change, before we recommend anything.
- ✓Support That Outlasts the ProgramGraduation isn’t goodbye. You get lifetime support and guidance, so a new question months later still has somewhere to go.
Getting Started Is Simple
Fill out the short form
Tell us about your dog and what you’d like to change.
Free consultation
We meet you and your dog and recommend the right program.
Choose how you train
Weekly lessons at our facility, in-home training or day training, built around your dog.
Enjoy a better-behaved dog
Walks, guests and trips out in public get easier every week.
Dog Training Programs for Every Dog
Every program starts with a free consultation, so we can meet your dog and recommend the right fit.
Board & Train
Your dog stays and trains with our team every day, then comes home with new skills and a go-home lesson for you.
In-Home Dog Training
One-on-one lessons in your home in Marion and the surrounding areas, for problems that happen at home.
Day Training
Your dog spends the day training at our Marion facility, then we show you what to practice.
Group Classes
Small-group classes for puppies, obedience, reactive and aggressive dogs, at our Marion facility and local parks.
Puppy Training
Start your puppy off right with potty habits, gentle play, leash manners and a foundation that prevents problems later.
Potty Training
A clear routine that ends accidents in the house, for new puppies, adult dogs and rescues.
Crate Training
Quiet nights and a crate your dog walks into on its own, for puppies and grown dogs.
Aggressive Dog Training
Help for growling, guarding and fights with other dogs, built around what drives the behavior.
Reactive Dog Training
For dogs that bark and lunge on the leash. Calmer walks past dogs, people and cars.
Separation Anxiety Training
For dogs that bark, chew or panic when left alone, and for bigger anxiety cases.
Therapy Dog Training
The obedience and calm public manners a dog needs for therapy visits and evaluations.
Scent Work
A nose-work hobby that gives your dog a job and builds focus and confidence.
Agility Training
Foundation agility built on obedience, for confidence, balance and teamwork.
Obedience That Holds Up Anywhere
Sit, down, stay, come and loose-leash walking are the skills owners ask for most, and they matter only if your dog does them when it counts. That’s why obedience training at Rising Sun Canine Training starts in our Marion facility and moves out to parking lots, parks and stores once your dog is ready.
Along the way you learn how to give clear cues and read your dog, so the communication between you keeps getting better long after the program ends.
Help With Bigger Behavior Problems
Some dogs need more than manners. Aggression toward people or other dogs, leash reactivity and separation anxiety all get their own plan, built on solid obedience and a lot of patience.
Read more about our aggressive dog training, reactive dog training and separation anxiety training.
Lessons Paced for Your Household
Weekly one-hour lessons run 6, 8 or 12 weeks. Austin set the programs up that way so nobody gets rushed. An older couple, a first-time owner or a family juggling kids and jobs can take the longer track and still finish with a dog that listens.
The 12-week program is the one most families choose, because each skill gets time to hold up around real distractions before the next one starts. We’ll help you pick the right length once we’ve met your dog.
Practice That Fits Real Life
Half of dog training is teaching the people. Each lesson ends with a short plan for home, a few minutes at a time, built around the walks, mealtimes and front-door moments you already have.
- Two or three short sessions a day beat one long one
- Reward the behavior you want before the old habit kicks in
- Keep the leash and treats by the door so every walk counts
- Bring your questions to the next lesson, even the small ones
Meet Owner Austin Todd
Austin Todd joined the Marine Corps at 18 and started training dogs at 22. Since then he has worked with family pets, rescues, working breeds and dogs other people had given up on, and he still owns a German Shepherd of his own.
Today he runs Rising Sun Canine Training from our facility on East Jefferson Street in Marion, together with full-time trainer Jaedyn Shelton. Learn more about our team.
Proudly Serving Williamson County
Our training facility is at 108 E Jefferson St in Marion. Families come to us from Herrin, Carterville, Crainville, Carbondale, Johnston City, West Frankfort and Benton, and in-home training reaches homes across the surrounding areas. See our service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge for dog training?
The price depends on the program length, the format and what your dog needs, so we quote after we’ve met your dog at the free consultation instead of guessing over the phone. You get one clear number before you commit, and every program can be paid in parts.
What kinds of dogs and problems do you work with?
All breeds and ages, from eight-week-old puppies to seniors. Most families start with obedience and manners, like pulling, jumping and commands that get ignored, and no problem is too small to bring to us.
How soon will we see a difference?
You leave the first lesson with something to practice that same evening. Habits that hold up around distractions take steady practice over the full program.
My dog is older (or a rescue). Is it too late to train?
Not at all. We regularly train grown dogs and rescues, and it’s never too late to build better habits.
Can my kids come to lessons?
Yes. Kids are welcome, and it helps when everyone who handles the dog learns the same cues. We keep each step simple enough for younger family members to follow.
What happens at the free consultation?
We meet you and your dog, look at what’s going well and what isn’t, and recommend the program and format that fit. There’s no pressure to sign up.
Get Started Today
Claim your free consultation for dog training in Marion. We’ll meet you and your dog, share a few training tips you can use right away and build a plan around your goals.