Meet The Trainer and Owner

Stephannie started working with dogs in the early 1990’s. Since then she knew she would always be working with dogs. Her schooling and experience was cultivated by T.O.P.S. Canine Complex in Grayslake , IL - The premier canine training facility in the Midwest . Her involvement at T.O.P.S. enabled her to work with residential dogs, service dogs, sports celebrity dogs, and the pre-training on several police k9’s, specializing with problem and aggressive behavior. Over the years Stephannie has worked with all different breeds and ages, but the most important talent she has obtained is teaching the dog owner how fair and consistent training builds trusting relationships with their pets. By being a balanced trainer she uses her knowledge on canine pack behavior and applies these relationships in her training methods. Knowing that you can not give human solutions to canine problems are all key factors that will provide the natural connection with your dog. Creating this tight bond between family and their pet will always be Stephannie’s #1 goal

Training is a core passion of ours. Believing that with the proper training and socialization skills, dogs become closer members of the family and are able to do more together simply because they are more of a joy to be around. Therefore, the dogs live a much happier, fuller, and well-balanced life. As owners learn how to handle and enjoy their pets they are less likely to give up their furry family member equaling less dogs in shelters. As a snow ball effect, we believe that if dog owners do their part, little by little, dogs will eventually be more welcomed in public places. Dogs are capable of so much… more than many owners realize. Families living with dogs do not have to live in a frustrated, hectic environment.

Mission Statement

DePAW University, Canine Campus, Inc. promises to do our part in:

	Developing a safe, fun, clean, loving and professional doggie daycare center with a home away from home boarding facility where dogs can receive year-round interactive play, socialization, and exercise in large indoor/outdoor play areas
	Providing an educated, attentive, caring staff giving peace of mind to our clients and to the happiness and well-being of their dogs
	Offering daycare, training, and boarding services and programs in an environment benefiting the mental and physical health of every dog
	Giving back to our community by 1) taking on volunteers 2) forming committees for out reach programs extending our arms to nursing homes and hospitals 3) to push forward with our plans of training service dogs for wheel-chair bound