Large grassy yard with scattered trees, a small metal ramp structure likely for dog agility, and a metal building with an adjacent shed under clear blue sky.

A Better Relationship Starts with Better Communication

Because when you truly understand your dog, training becomes more than obedience. It becomes trust, confidence, and a relationship built to last.

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Young German Shepherd dog with large upright ears sitting on green grass, looking attentively at the camera.
Training

Private Lessons

Puppies 8 weeks and older and dogs of all other ages are welcome for training! As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through "Training without Conflict", Susan values building a relationship between her clients and their dogs.

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Meet Susan

Springfield Location

Extremely well-spoken, professional and capable of conveying training skills to others, Susan serves clients in central Illinois at Extreme K-9’s Satellite in Springfield IL. She started as a client at EK9, became interested in dogs’ thinking and learning and graduated from several of Extreme K-9’s Dog Behavioral Psychology and Remote Collar Trainers Academies. She was then asked if she would like to open a satellite facility in Springfield.

Susan has a 2400 sq. ft. training facility on 2.5 acres in Springfield. She enjoys working one on one with dogs and their owners and offers private lessons only. Puppies (8 weeks and older) and dogs of all ages are welcome for training. Susan has owed German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois and has titled some of her dogs in obedience, rally and agility.

In addition to Extreme K-9 Academies, Susan has continued her education in dogs which included:

Certifications

Certified Professional Dog Trainer
         Training without Conflict (Ivan Balabanov)
Cynopraxsis with LIMA Certification
          International Association of Canine Professionals (Steven Lindsay)
Certified Dog Trainer
          International Association of Canine Professional
Fit Dog Instrutor, Level 1
         American Kennel Club

  • Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
    American Kennel Club

Contact us

Email

Susan@extremek-9.com

Phone

217-299-7338

Office

2328 Peerless Mine Rd, Springfield, IL 62702
Office Visits are by appointment only

Customer
Testimonials

I can’t say enough about this place. They took wonderful care of my dog. They sent me lots of pictures while we were gone. They made sure he ate. They took him on several walks. It’s worth every penny to know my dog was being taken care of. Thank you all so much!!!
Elizabeth Edwards

Gallery

Wet golden retriever puppy standing in a white bathtub with its front paws resting on a blue towel draped over the tub edge.
Small light brown dog sitting on a mossy and gravel-covered ground, raising one paw toward the camera, wearing a collar with a round tag.
Close-up of a curious brindle dog with erect ears looking directly at the camera while standing on a treadmill.
Close-up of a fawn pug with a black face resting its front paws on a brown elevated pet bed indoors.
Curly gray and black dog with curly tail and pink collar jumping or playing in a snowy yard with two red wooden buildings in the background.
Small white and brown dog with a slightly upturned nose sitting on green grass, wearing a black collar with a leash.
Young German Shepherd dog with large upright ears sitting on green grass, looking attentively at the camera.
Doberman dog with cropped ears lying on a gray and beige dog bed indoors, holding an orange bone-shaped chew toy and a stick treat with its front paws, looking attentively forward.
Black dog with white chest sitting on gray asphalt, tongue out and panting happily with a green leash attached to its collar.
Large brown dog wearing a colorful striped party hat sitting in front of a white wall decorated with multi-colored triangular pennant banners.
Happy Siberian Husky with tongue out lying inside an orange tunnel on a textured floor.
Happy Australian Shepherd dog with striking blue eyes and a collar standing on green grass outdoors with a blue leash.
Large black, brown, and white dog wearing a colorful striped party hat, sitting on a black mat in front of a garage door decorated with multicolored party bunting and partially visible 'EXTREME' text.
Happy black, white, and tan dog sitting on a textured black mat with one paw on an orange bone-shaped chew toy, tongue out.
White and brown dog with a red collar standing on green grass, with one ear flapping and tail up in a field near a tree and gravel path under a clear sky.
Black dog with a small white patch on its chest running on green grass while carrying a red frisbee in its mouth.
Light-colored dog running on green grass with trees and fallen branches in the background.
Close-up view of a dog's face focusing on its brown left eye, with a grassy background.
Close-up of two happy dogs indoors, a light-colored pug on the left panting with its tongue out and a black and tan dog on the right looking at the camera with alert ears.

Every Relationship Starts with Understanding

Whether you're raising a puppy, working through a challenge, or looking for the right fit for your dog, it all starts with a conversation. Let's figure out what your dog needs together.

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