Serving Lake Zurich, IL & Surrounding Towns

Training

In Your Home

For Puppies & Dogs

Does Life With Your Dog Feel Harder Than It Should?

Your dog knows commands like "sit" when it's just you guys...but the second guests come over, they're jumping, barking, and totally ignoring you.
Walks leave you more exhausted than your dog. The pulling and getting distracted by every little thing makes walks more stressful than enjoyable.
You feel like you repeat every command 5 times...Sit, Come, Leave it...yet somehow your dog still doesn't listen to you.
Your dog always seems “on.” Barking for attention. Stealing things. Zooming through the house. Struggling to settle down no matter how badly you wish they’d just relax.

We can help your high-energy pup learn to relax and actually listen to you!

You’ve already spent hours Googling, watching YouTube videos, and trying advice from friends, family, and strangers online.

And honestly?

It’s exhausting trying to figure out what actually works for your dog.

That’s where we come in.

With over 17 years of experience, we help overwhelmed dog owners create calmer, easier everyday lives with their dogs through clear, personalized, in-home training.

Many of our students are shocked by how much calmer their dogs become after just the first lesson.

Whether you feel completely overwhelmed right now or you simply want to start your puppy off on the right foot, we’re here to help guide you through it.

Some Changes Our Students Report:

Adria has been amazing! She has turned our 6 year old cattle dog mix into a new dog. There was a huge improvement in just the first week. Through her training our dog went from pulling on walks to calmly walking by our side and went from crazy greetings to waiting for people to greet her in her spot. I definitely recommend working with Adria!

Why Work With Us?

Training where you need it most…At HOME. Don’t worry about your dog’s commands only working at the training facility. We work in your home with you and your dog.

No Sending Your Dog Away. We don’t want to be away from our dogs either. Keep your dog home and learn together every step of the way.

Lifetime Support. For peace of mind that if something comes up and you need us, we are here for you.

See What Others Are Saying

If it was possible to give more than 5 stars I would! Better bond training was amazing. My dog is night and day! He is a one year old rough collie and is so full of energy. As a first time dog owner I had no idea how to help him channel that energy so our dog would find ways to be naughty such as taking off with our stuff, jumping on people, tugging on the leash, counter surfing, etc. since better bond he is a completely different dog. He is much more calm and when he starts to get a boost of energy we now have the tools and knowledge to help him in a safe and fun way. I would recommend them to anyone!

We had a great experience working with Adria. She was patient, kind, and understanding of our reactive beagle, Daphne. Her approach to training was very personal to our dog's needs. She actually got her own dogs involved in the training process so Daphne could gain confidence walking in the presence of another dog. Adria gave us tips and advice that we continue to use every day. We have a better understanding of our dog and can definitely see improvements in her behavior.

Adria with Better Bond was amazing! Our training was all done in our home which we felt was the most affective. We did venture outside at times for distraction training. Her 8 weeks of training gave Luna and I a great foundation to raise her as a polite, happy and obedient puppy.

Meet Your Trainer

Adria has been helping overwhelmed dog owners and their dogs for 17 years.

Many families quickly realize that training with Adria feels very different from the overwhelming advice they’ve tried online. Her calm, supportive approach helps owners feel more confident while helping dogs learn how to make better choices both inside the home and out in the real world.

Because no two dogs-or owners-are exactly alike, every training plan is customized around each family’s specific struggles, goals, and lifestyle. Whether that means calmer walks, better listening around distractions, more peaceful behavior at home, or simply feeling less stressed day to day, Adria works closely with each family to help make life with their dog feel easier.

Unlike many training programs where owners are left on their own between lessons, Adria continues supporting her students throughout the process with guidance, feedback, and continued help along the way.

And perhaps the best part?

Dogs get to stay safe and comfortable at home while owners stay actively involved in the training process-often leading to faster progress and results that actually stick long term.

Outside of working with students, Adria enjoys competing and training in a variety of dog sports including agility, nosework, rally, dock diving, frisbee, trick training, and protection sports.