Instructors

Pam Yano, CPDT-KA, CTDI

Founder of Enjoy Your Dog

Pam is the owner of Enjoy Your Dog and has over 25 years of experience training dogs. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator, and Therapy Dog International Evaluator (TDI). Pam prioritizes giving dog owners effective solutions so they can see improvement in a short amount of time. She uses positive reinforcement dog training because she knows that training your dog can be a fun experience, rather than a painful or stressful one. This keeps both the human and the dog engaged and happy while improving the relationship and bond you already have with your dog.

Therapy Dog Specialty
Pam has taught hundreds of puppy and dog obedience classes in Downer’s Grove and specializes in training therapy dogs. She is a foster mom for Paws With a Cause (a non-profit for Assistance Dogs) and is a field rep for Paws With a Cause as well. Pam is confident working with dogs who have behavior issues, such as being leash reactive, anxious, or fearful with other dogs or people. Pam can help both you and your dog using positive reinforcement methods no matter how big, strong, fearful, or tiny your dog is.

Pam also works on the set training animals to become stars. Her Lab and Golden Retriever were the stars of Road Warrior, which has been recognized numerous times for best commercial throughout the world. She has also been on the set with animals on Chicago PD and the soon-to-be-released series 61st St.

Keeping Training Fun & Effective
Pam has a Lab and a Golden Retriever of her own, as well as a human family, and understands the gifts and challenges of being a busy parent. She helps pet parents figure out how to fit dog training into their busy schedules in a way that is fun and that works! She can’t wait to meet you and your dog so you can both start having fun and enjoying each other!

Professional Certifications & Affiliations
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer through CCPDT
- Certified Evaluator through Therapy Dogs International (TDI)
- AKC S.T.A.R. and CGC, CGCA, CGCU Evaluator
- AKC Trick Dog Instructor and Evaluator
- Do More With Your Dog Instructor and Evaluator
- Member of APDT and PPG