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Mobility Service Dog in Chicago, IL

A mobility support dog can greatly enhance an individual's independence and quality of life. These service dogs assist with tasks that may be impossible or difficult for their handler to perform alone. A trained brace and mobility service dog can accompany their handler anywhere and is specifically trained to meet their mobility needs.

Tasks can include assistance with standing, transferring positions, providing stability, retrieving dropped items, fetching medication or specific objects, offering ambulatory support, recognizing and responding to emergencies, alerting others in both home and public settings, pulling a wheelchair for short distances, opening and closing doors, and providing emotional support.

Mobility support dogs not only increase independence but also provide stability, safety, and peace of mind, allowing for more active and fulfilling lives. Dog Training Elite in Chicago offers a highly successful mobility service dog training program, tailored to the handler's specific needs and inclusive of their family. By training mobility service dogs in the owner's home, we foster stronger bonds and more lasting results, creating a positive working relationship between the handler and their dog.

If you're seeking a mobility service dog in Chicago, IL, Dog Training Elite is here to help.

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About Mobility Support Dogs

Most brace and mobility support dogs wear a specially designed harness that allows both the dog and handler to safely and securely work together to provide stable ambulation. Those who could benefit from a service dog specifically trained in brace and mobility support include:

Those with vertigo and balance disorders often experience dizziness and instability when walking. A mobility and brace support dog can help orient, ground, and stabilize their handler during movement.
Physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, MS, spina bifida, or back injuries can cause irregularities in balance, gait, stability, and ambulation. Mobility support dogs provide stability and counterbalance, enabling their handlers to walk more safely with assistance.
Certain medications or disabilities can impair alertness and the ability to safely walk or respond to emergencies. A service dog can be trained to guide a disoriented handler through daily activities and assist during emergency situations.
Those prone to health risks that cause unconsciousness can benefit from a service dog trained to retrieve help, call emergency services using a specialized phone, and reposition the handler if they are unable to breathe.
Conditions like muscle dystrophy, strokes, and other ailments can diminish strength, coordination, and stability, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like opening drawers or reaching light switches. A mobility service dog can assist with these daily tasks, providing invaluable support to those with diminished mobility.
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Professional Mobility Support Dog Trainers in Chicago, IL

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At Dog Training Elite in Chicago, our mobility support dog trainers in Chicago, IL are dedicated to providing personalized and effective mobility support service dog training. Here's how we approach it:

  1. Free Consultation: We begin with a free consultation to understand your unique mobility needs and your dog’s personality. This helps us ensure that your dog is a good fit for mobility support training and can effectively assist you or your child.
  2. Specialized Training: Using specialized techniques, we train your service dog to meet specific mobility requirements, focusing on tasks that enhance independence. Our training emphasizes balance, ensuring your dog learns in a supportive and encouraging environment.
  3. Ongoing Support and Resources: Our commitment to you doesn’t end with the completion of your dog’s initial training program. Dog Training Elite is always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer additional resources to ensure continued success.

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At Dog Training Elite in Chicago, we are committed to helping individuals gain independence through expertly trained mobility support service dogs. We offer free in-home assessments to determine if your current family dog can be trained for mobility support or assist in selecting the right service puppy or dog for training. Our unique in-home training method actively involves owners in the process, ensuring that skills are reinforced, and both the dog and owner develop a strong, lasting bond.

Contact us today and find the support you need with Dog Training Elite.

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  • Alexandrea Robinson
    Feb. 17, 2025
    First training went extremely well! Julz had a blast and immediately went for a nap! Jess was great with adjusting to our environment and customizing areas of improvement.
  • Ashley Wiejak
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Jess is absolutely wonderful to work with.
  • Lara Muldoon
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Jessica is absolutely amazing. Our dog Murray had terrible separation anxiety and was nervous and poorly behaved around most other dogs especially larger dogs before we found her. He no longer scratches things up when we aren't home and he actually likes being around other dogs and listens better to us.
  • Gabrielle Schmidt
    Jan. 29, 2025
    Jess has been working with my dog, Jack, and me for nearly a year, and I cannot recommend her enough! Thanks to her incredible guidance, support, and professionalism, Jack, at just over a year old, is now a certified therapy dog with Canine Therapy Corp. She also helped him earn his Canine Good Citizen certification and AKC Novice Trick Dog title. Jess is not only an exceptional trainer but also incredibly flexible, always working with my schedule to make training possible. If you’re looking for the best trainer to help you and your dog succeed, look no further than Jess!
  • Lauri S
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Friendly, knowledgeable, and very patient with me. I really appreciated her taking the time to ensure that I understood everything. Excellent job, looking forward to working with you.
  • Kevin Minard
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Chicago DTE is amazing! My sessions with Jess have been great, and every lesson so far has been effectively tailored to my dog’s needs and abilities - way beyond your run of the mill standard program or curriculum.
  • Laura Simpler
    Nov. 11, 2024
    Very accommodating, knowledgable, and comforting. Our dog is going great!!
  • steven gore
    Sep. 30, 2024
    Jeff is the real deal. I have a sweet but stubborn pit bull. I have went to a couple training classes over the years but nothing stuck. She was an extreme puller and was stubborn coming a command. Also when the doorbell rang we could not control her. After 6 sessions with Jeff, and some homework, we have the most well behaved dog at the park. She comes on command, places when told and I am even able to walk her off leash. Jeff is punctual, knowledgeable and I highly recommend.
  • Kelly
    Sep. 20, 2024
    We had a great experience with Dog Training Elite! Our trainer, Rich, was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He took time to understand the specific needs of the family. Before training with Rich, our dog was a typical puppy – full of energy, easily distracted, and a little bit mischievous. Not only have we seen improvement in Apollo’s obedience, Rich helped us understand how to reinforce good behavior. Apollo is now a well-mannered member of the family! If you're looking to strengthen your bond with your dog and see real, positive changes in their behavior, Dog Training Elite is the way to go. Our experience has been nothing short of fantastic, and we can’t wait to continue our training journey!
  • Desiree Martinez
    Sep. 16, 2024
    My dog Boog and I have been going through the Puppy Platinum training program at DTE with Jess and it has been such a tremendous help with raising him! Boogs been with DTE since he was 20 weeks old and he’s about to be 1 next month. He is so well behaved and gets a lot of praise about it from everyone he encounters. Jess has done a great job with providing both Boog and I with tons of resources and knowledge on dog obedience. Boog absolutely loved having his 1 on 1 sessions and loves his group classes even more.
  • Stephanie Roatis
    May. 3, 2024
    Jeff completely transformed our border collie/blue heeler mix. When we moved back to Chicago, our dog was anxious of everything in the city including buses, bikes, and even runners. He pulled on his leash constantly and lunged at moving objects. We were active with him physically but not mentally. With the private lessons, Jeff handled Tucker so well at the at-home lessons, giving him tasks to calm his mind & setting him up for success. After, the group lessons were also incredibly effective, since it gave us a chance to interact with other dogs. I will say, you HAVE to do the homework *every day*. This is a course for owners as much as the dogs. Our dog is so much calmer now; still an incredibly energetic herding dog who needs LOTS of activity, but you can tell how much more collected he is on walks, at the park, or when guests are in our home. This course transformed my dog & we couldn't be happier with the results! Also, dog aside, I really jived with Jeff's communication methods & attendance policies. He was always on time, so I was always on time. The mutual respect of everyone's time was much appreciated.
  • KEN BRANDT
    May. 3, 2024
    Our dog, Rodney, was 5 when he started developing a serious barking problem. This happened when our grandchildren started coming to us for daycare 3 days a week. He was so loud with an almost constant barking that we couldn’t stand it. Finally we found your company. Karen, our weekly trainer, came to the house and worked with us and Rodney to get him back to his normal self. We use the training vibration collar with remote and that almost immediately curbed his loud bark. Karen also helped us keep control during walks with on leash training. We didn’t think an older dog could learn new tricks but this company and staff did it. We’d recommend Dog Training Elite!
  • Lara Lambrecht
    Apr. 30, 2024
    Jeff has been working with our dog Max for nearly three years now. I am simply amazed at the relationship that he has built with Max and all the dogs that he works with.🙂
  • Bodhi U
    Mar. 18, 2024
    We had a wonderful experience with Jeff and Elite dog training. Currently our Goldendoodle “Buster” is almost done with service dog training and his transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. Jeff and his wife came to our house and did a great presentation and they are both very personable and knowledgeable of the training processes. Our Buster was extremely timid and at same time extremely energetic which gave Jeff, self admittedly, doubts about Busters ability to become a service dog. With the EZ educator and Jeff’s guidance we’ve been able to turn our dog into a very successfully trained little ball of awesomeness. Was the best money I’ve spent as the benefits of having a dog that doesn’t need a leash and listens well is priceless. Thanks Jeff and Lara from Mike, Caitlin and Buster!
  • kealy ditchfield
    Feb. 14, 2024
    We had Jessica Arundale work with our Labrador Butch on leash walking as he started to pull a little on his daily walks, and she has hosted him for boarding on many occasions too. She’s really responsive and sweet and nothing is too much trouble. Butch aways gets excited when he goes to see Jessica!
  • Victoria Lee
    Feb. 13, 2024
    Jessica’s great!! We left Hailey to train with her and Hailey learned all the commands well. She also left us “homework” to do so Hailey can reinforce her learning. Highly recommend Jessica as a trainer!!
  • Calena Winfield
    Jan. 24, 2024
    Ask for Jess. Awesome, kind and attentive dog trainer❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • Helen Wallace
    Dec. 4, 2023
    Jeff did a fantastic job with obedience training for our energetic, larger than life Newfoundland, Burly. After 6 sessions Burly, successfully mastered sit, down, come, place, heel, and was even able to walk off leash in heel and come when called across a large field. He tremendously improved in his response and listening skills and Jeff taught us how to better train and reward Burly moving forward. Our family was very impressed by his new skills when we brought him home for the holidays. Burly has also loved the one on one time to work on his skills and it is easier to bring him to new places and have visitors at the house with his improved temperament and listening skills. Thank you Jeff!
  • Jessica Godt
    Nov. 27, 2023
    Jeff is a fantastic trainer. I worked with him on getting my 2.5 year old dog properly trained to be a service dog. I wasn't sure he'd actually get to that point as he still has puppy energy, but within just a few months working with Jeff I saw incredible changes and in less than 6 months my dog was able to pass his public access test. Jeff is extremely helpful and guides you through the training process as an owner, understanding that sometimes we need just as much (if not more) training than our dogs! Jeff was truly a pleasure to work with and I would definitely recommend him for training dogs of all ages.
  • Adrienne East
    Oct. 12, 2023
    Jeff did a wonderful job training my 4-5 month old Australian Shepherd. He helped Westley and myself learn quickly and effectively. Jeff is extremely knowledgeable and able to help with a wide variety of training challenges or issues that arise. This training program is WORTH IT! For a well trained and adjusted dog. You cannot go wrong with choosing this program. Thanks Jeff! Adrienne & Westley
  • Alexandrea Robinson
    Feb. 17, 2025
    First training went extremely well! Julz had a blast and immediately went for a nap! Jess was great with adjusting to our environment and customizing areas of improvement.
  • Ashley Wiejak
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Jess is absolutely wonderful to work with.
  • Lara Muldoon
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Jessica is absolutely amazing. Our dog Murray had terrible separation anxiety and was nervous and poorly behaved around most other dogs especially larger dogs before we found her. He no longer scratches things up when we aren't home and he actually likes being around other dogs and listens better to us.
  • Gabrielle Schmidt
    Jan. 29, 2025
    Jess has been working with my dog, Jack, and me for nearly a year, and I cannot recommend her enough! Thanks to her incredible guidance, support, and professionalism, Jack, at just over a year old, is now a certified therapy dog with Canine Therapy Corp. She also helped him earn his Canine Good Citizen certification and AKC Novice Trick Dog title. Jess is not only an exceptional trainer but also incredibly flexible, always working with my schedule to make training possible. If you’re looking for the best trainer to help you and your dog succeed, look no further than Jess!
  • Lauri S
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Friendly, knowledgeable, and very patient with me. I really appreciated her taking the time to ensure that I understood everything. Excellent job, looking forward to working with you.
  • Kevin Minard
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Chicago DTE is amazing! My sessions with Jess have been great, and every lesson so far has been effectively tailored to my dog’s needs and abilities - way beyond your run of the mill standard program or curriculum.
  • Laura Simpler
    Nov. 11, 2024
    Very accommodating, knowledgable, and comforting. Our dog is going great!!
  • steven gore
    Sep. 30, 2024
    Jeff is the real deal. I have a sweet but stubborn pit bull. I have went to a couple training classes over the years but nothing stuck. She was an extreme puller and was stubborn coming a command. Also when the doorbell rang we could not control her. After 6 sessions with Jeff, and some homework, we have the most well behaved dog at the park. She comes on command, places when told and I am even able to walk her off leash. Jeff is punctual, knowledgeable and I highly recommend.
  • Kelly
    Sep. 20, 2024
    We had a great experience with Dog Training Elite! Our trainer, Rich, was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He took time to understand the specific needs of the family. Before training with Rich, our dog was a typical puppy – full of energy, easily distracted, and a little bit mischievous. Not only have we seen improvement in Apollo’s obedience, Rich helped us understand how to reinforce good behavior. Apollo is now a well-mannered member of the family! If you're looking to strengthen your bond with your dog and see real, positive changes in their behavior, Dog Training Elite is the way to go. Our experience has been nothing short of fantastic, and we can’t wait to continue our training journey!
  • Desiree Martinez
    Sep. 16, 2024
    My dog Boog and I have been going through the Puppy Platinum training program at DTE with Jess and it has been such a tremendous help with raising him! Boogs been with DTE since he was 20 weeks old and he’s about to be 1 next month. He is so well behaved and gets a lot of praise about it from everyone he encounters. Jess has done a great job with providing both Boog and I with tons of resources and knowledge on dog obedience. Boog absolutely loved having his 1 on 1 sessions and loves his group classes even more.
  • Stephanie Roatis
    May. 3, 2024
    Jeff completely transformed our border collie/blue heeler mix. When we moved back to Chicago, our dog was anxious of everything in the city including buses, bikes, and even runners. He pulled on his leash constantly and lunged at moving objects. We were active with him physically but not mentally. With the private lessons, Jeff handled Tucker so well at the at-home lessons, giving him tasks to calm his mind & setting him up for success. After, the group lessons were also incredibly effective, since it gave us a chance to interact with other dogs. I will say, you HAVE to do the homework *every day*. This is a course for owners as much as the dogs. Our dog is so much calmer now; still an incredibly energetic herding dog who needs LOTS of activity, but you can tell how much more collected he is on walks, at the park, or when guests are in our home. This course transformed my dog & we couldn't be happier with the results! Also, dog aside, I really jived with Jeff's communication methods & attendance policies. He was always on time, so I was always on time. The mutual respect of everyone's time was much appreciated.
  • KEN BRANDT
    May. 3, 2024
    Our dog, Rodney, was 5 when he started developing a serious barking problem. This happened when our grandchildren started coming to us for daycare 3 days a week. He was so loud with an almost constant barking that we couldn’t stand it. Finally we found your company. Karen, our weekly trainer, came to the house and worked with us and Rodney to get him back to his normal self. We use the training vibration collar with remote and that almost immediately curbed his loud bark. Karen also helped us keep control during walks with on leash training. We didn’t think an older dog could learn new tricks but this company and staff did it. We’d recommend Dog Training Elite!
  • Lara Lambrecht
    Apr. 30, 2024
    Jeff has been working with our dog Max for nearly three years now. I am simply amazed at the relationship that he has built with Max and all the dogs that he works with.🙂
  • Bodhi U
    Mar. 18, 2024
    We had a wonderful experience with Jeff and Elite dog training. Currently our Goldendoodle “Buster” is almost done with service dog training and his transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. Jeff and his wife came to our house and did a great presentation and they are both very personable and knowledgeable of the training processes. Our Buster was extremely timid and at same time extremely energetic which gave Jeff, self admittedly, doubts about Busters ability to become a service dog. With the EZ educator and Jeff’s guidance we’ve been able to turn our dog into a very successfully trained little ball of awesomeness. Was the best money I’ve spent as the benefits of having a dog that doesn’t need a leash and listens well is priceless. Thanks Jeff and Lara from Mike, Caitlin and Buster!
  • kealy ditchfield
    Feb. 14, 2024
    We had Jessica Arundale work with our Labrador Butch on leash walking as he started to pull a little on his daily walks, and she has hosted him for boarding on many occasions too. She’s really responsive and sweet and nothing is too much trouble. Butch aways gets excited when he goes to see Jessica!
  • Victoria Lee
    Feb. 13, 2024
    Jessica’s great!! We left Hailey to train with her and Hailey learned all the commands well. She also left us “homework” to do so Hailey can reinforce her learning. Highly recommend Jessica as a trainer!!
  • Calena Winfield
    Jan. 24, 2024
    Ask for Jess. Awesome, kind and attentive dog trainer❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • Helen Wallace
    Dec. 4, 2023
    Jeff did a fantastic job with obedience training for our energetic, larger than life Newfoundland, Burly. After 6 sessions Burly, successfully mastered sit, down, come, place, heel, and was even able to walk off leash in heel and come when called across a large field. He tremendously improved in his response and listening skills and Jeff taught us how to better train and reward Burly moving forward. Our family was very impressed by his new skills when we brought him home for the holidays. Burly has also loved the one on one time to work on his skills and it is easier to bring him to new places and have visitors at the house with his improved temperament and listening skills. Thank you Jeff!
  • Jessica Godt
    Nov. 27, 2023
    Jeff is a fantastic trainer. I worked with him on getting my 2.5 year old dog properly trained to be a service dog. I wasn't sure he'd actually get to that point as he still has puppy energy, but within just a few months working with Jeff I saw incredible changes and in less than 6 months my dog was able to pass his public access test. Jeff is extremely helpful and guides you through the training process as an owner, understanding that sometimes we need just as much (if not more) training than our dogs! Jeff was truly a pleasure to work with and I would definitely recommend him for training dogs of all ages.
  • Adrienne East
    Oct. 12, 2023
    Jeff did a wonderful job training my 4-5 month old Australian Shepherd. He helped Westley and myself learn quickly and effectively. Jeff is extremely knowledgeable and able to help with a wide variety of training challenges or issues that arise. This training program is WORTH IT! For a well trained and adjusted dog. You cannot go wrong with choosing this program. Thanks Jeff! Adrienne & Westley