Canis Familiaris Counselor - Curtis Scott, Chicago Dog Trainer

Curtis' background is very extensive. For even more information on his qualifications, check out his Specialties and be sure to read what his clients have to say.

Curtis Scott has been training Chicago dogs for fifteen years. He is either certified by or a member of the following:

"Curtis is an amazing trainer! I contacted him a few weeks ago after I had adopted a boxer about a year ago and had not officially started basic obedience training. He was starting to snap at out daughter and that's when I contacted Curtis. He came over and within two sessions, I saw a huge improvement with our dog and he has not snapped at her since.

I can not begin to tell you how grateful I am to Curtis, he is a very caring, funny and knowledgeable trainer and if you are lucky enough to have him as your trainer you will see that."

-Danielle, Joe, Tyler, Angel and our spoiled brat Capone

	Animal Behavior Management Alliance The Animal Behavior Management Alliance, (ABMA) is a not-for-profit corporation with a membership comprised of animal care professionals and other individuals interested in enhancing animal care through training and enrichment.
	Companion Animal Science Institute Formerly Cynology (the study of dogs) College The Companion Animal Sciences Institute is a distance education institution, founded and directed by James O'Heare, providing advanced, in-depth and challenging certificate courses and diploma programs of study in professional dog training, behavior consulting, fitness and nutritional sciences.
	Association of Pet Dog Trainers The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.
	The International Association of Animal Behavior Counselors The International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior's mission is to function as a learning and research resource for applied companion animal behavior professionals and as an outreach resource for companion animal guardians
	SART, State Animal Response Team (Illinois) State Animal Response Teams (SART) are interagency state organizations dedicated to preparing, planning, responding and recovering during animal emergencies in the United States.
	International Positive Dog Training Association The International Positive Dog Training Association is for dog-related professionals dog owners and enthusiasts willing to take a stand for the use of only the humane application of acceptable tools and techniques in dog training and behaviour modification.

Curtis Scott owned a dog daycare center, boarding and training center for three years, where he worked with, on average, 70 dogs per day. Many of these dogs were rescue dogs that can present challenging behavior issues until resolved. Curtis rehabilitated hundreds of these dogs during their stay at the facility.

"I met Curtis while working at the shelter and I later called on him to help me with my own dogs. I requested help as my recently rescued pitbull and my resident aussie weren't getting along very well. He let me know that three months of spoiling my aussie as a baby had turned him into the often-devilish dog he is now (almost 6 years later) and that I had to better learn to manage his behavior. My new dog needed to be "top dog" around here and I quickly started that routine. Behaviors still flare up every now and again, but I work with them every single day and things are much better.

Curtis was great; the way he was able to understand the dogs and communicate with them was incredible. He was also able to tell me how to work on the issues in a straight-forward way which I really appreciated.

In fact, I was so impressed with Curtis that I asked him to be involved in my soon-to-be opened daycare/boarding facility! Curtis is a valuable asset and I'm grateful for his help."

-Bridgid Nolan

Curtis voluntarily gives much of his time to rescue dogs – his passion. He has helped the following organizations with training, behavior and advice on how to reduce pet euthanasia and offer a second chance to these unfortunate animals:

	Chicago Canine Rescue CCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. In just over five years, CCRF has saved the lives of over 1,400 dogs, cats, kittens (yes, we have started helping a few felines each year, too!) and puppies.
	Pets are Worth Saving (Chicago) PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is the city's largest no-kill humane organization. PAWS Chicago envisions a no-kill Chicago--a city in which pets are not destroyed just because they are homeless.
	Lake County Animal Control We are an animal adoption center in Crown Point, Indiana. We are also a non-profit organization and run off of government grants and donations. We never euthanise adoptable animals and we are always looking for rescue groups to help us place our adoptable animals.
	Anderson Animal Shelter (Elgin, IL) The mission of Anderson Animal Shelter is to continue to serve as a premier private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals through direct care, education and community outreach programs.
	Lake Shore Animal Shelter (Chicago) Since 1966, LSAS has been working to reduce the needless killing of pets through adoption efforts, public education programs, and spay/neuter promotion. The pioneer no-kill shelter in Chicago, LSAS takes in dogs and fosters cats who must be given up by their families, those who have been abandoned by previous caregivers, and those in the greatest need: the adoptable but homeless animals in need of medical care and training before re-homing can be considered.
	Cause4Paws Cause 4 Paws is a non-profit (process of 501(c)3) Rescue that is not limited to dogs. If we have space we will help whatever comes along. We are a no-kill, small operation that can use all donations possible!
	ARFhouse (Animal Refuge Foundation) (Chicago) ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill animal shelter located in Chicago. Founded in 2006, a group of individuals with experience in the animal rescue industry and the desire to help Chicago lower its euthanasia rate and homeless pet population formed ARFhouse Chicago. We are a 100% volunteer run organization.
	Animal House Shelter, Inc. (Huntley, IL) Animal House Shelter, Inc rescues abused and neglected dogs and cats and rehabilitates them mentally & physically in order to place them with the best new family. We rescue 98% of our dogs from 'kill' shelters, pounds and various animal control facilities in which they are usually listed as strays and almost always scheduled to be euthanized.

Curtis believes over 90% of the dogs out there can respond well to training and become well-adjusted, happy, pets. Chances are good that your dog is one of them.