Meet Joanne

Welcome to Fur Better Fur Worse; where each relationship is unique. Owning a dog is not an easy task and just like a marriage, it requires a lifetime commitment, communication, understanding, and a little compromise that will ultimately result in a wonderful friend and partner.

After years of taking and teaching classes, there was clearly a need for a new style of training based on communication and mutual respect between dog and owner. Fur Better Fur Worse believes in positive reinforcement techniques with the end goal of creating a better relationship between you and your dog. Whether you're simply wanting to teach household manners or if you want to compete; Fur Better Fur Worse can help you and your dog with all your needs.

Joanne currently competes in Agility, K9 Nosework, Rally and Obedience. All of Joanne's dogs have achieved their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificates through AKC as well as many other titles. Joanne has gained a great deal of canine knowledge while fostering various breeds through different rescue organizations. She actively volunteers with Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus and also works with local shelters to evaluate and move dogs into rescue groups and foster homes. Joanne is a huge advocate for rescues and shelters everywhere and spends much of her time offering assistance or serving on the board of directors.

Fur Better Fur Worse strongly believes that the learning never stops. Joanne will be found attending many seminars each year and adding new training techniques and approaches to her classes. She is always amazed at how frequently scientists and trainers are discovering new things about our canine companions and loves to share that knowledge with her students. Our bond with our dogs is truly a never ending cycle, and here at Fur Better Fur Worse we want you to experience the full potential of that bond.

Year-Round Classes with Positive Training Methods!

 

Online Classes

     

Workshops

Obedience

 

Puppy Socialization
Mondays 6:15pm

Beginning Obedience
Mondays 6pm
Thursdays 6pm

Intermediate Obedience
Mondays 7:10pm

Nosework

Intro To Nosework
Thursday 1/18/24 @ 6pm

Beginning Nosework
Monday 8:15pm
Tuesday 7:15pm
Thursday 1pm

Intermediate Nosework
Tuesday 7:15pm
Thursday 12pm
Thursday 6pm
Thursday 7:15pm

Advanced Nosework
Tuesday 7:15pm

Advanced Level 2 Nosework
Wednesday 7:15pm

Advanced Level 3 Nosework
Tuesday 6pm
Wednesday 6pm

Focused Fido
TBA

Reactive Dog Class
TBA

If you choose to cancel your registration for a class, workshop, seminar, trial or special event, you must notify us in writing (e-mail, fax, letter). Cancellations received before 30 days of the first day of the event will receive a refund of 100% of the registration fee. Cancellations received after 30 days but before 15 days prior to the start of the event will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received 15 days or less before the first day of the event. This policy is without exception.