Crouse Canine

"I first met Derek of Crouse Canine at NePoPo® New Silver School held in Springfield, Missouri in November. Derek, a NePoPo® Gold Multiplicator, along with other Master Coaches in attendance, checked in on students throughout the three days of school. Derek took the time to answer my study- and dog training-related questions, and he even sat down with me after my successful completion of New Silver School to chat about the experience. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that we both have a background in journalism and newspaper reporting! Derek’s kindness and passion for teaching are top notch. I recently booked a virtual training session with Derek to continue to grow my knowledge as a trainer as well as troubleshoot a few training items with my deaf dog. I plan to book more virtual sessions with Derek in the future and appreciate his creative teaching methods!"

"Crouse Canine is the real deal! Derek brings a level of passion to his craft that you don't see with other trainers. Especially at the big box store trainers. He's dedicated to training the individual just as much as the dog to make sure that you learn everything he has to offer. He also records the important parts of your session and shares the videos with you so you can review them later to help with your knowledge. If you have any questions he's always available to answer them and address your concerns. My wife and I have been using Derek for over a year and we have learned so many skills that will use not only with our current dogs but with all the dogs we will have in the future. Don't hesitate to give Crouse Canine a call!!"

"It all began 3yrs ago during our evaluation. I sat and listen for hours which went by in a blink of an eye. The knowledge, passion, drive and willingness to listen that Derek possess was awsome to see. We set a plan that Sunday and never looked back. The knowledge that I gained from Derek over the years gave me the ability to get another dog and train to a fault. With Crouse Canine its not just about training your pup, I feel like its culture to get the average person to see dog training differently. Over the years of training with Derek and Crouse Canine I can honestly say its a family. The people that I have meet, the difference in training methods and life perspectives of all these individuals is fascinating. For that Derek I thank you. Our life coversations out weight the dog convo's by miles. My son calls him tio/uncle Derek. Derek Crouse is not just my dog trainer, he is Family!!!!"

"The best Illinois has to offer. Derek is an unbelievably talented trainer and an amazing human being. I’ve been lucky enough to learn under Derek the last couple years. The constant unwavering passion Derek brings to every client he interacts with and dog he touches is a true gift. The level of teaching every client receives is meticulous, detailed and thorough. Derek’s possesses a unique ability to motivate people into training, playing, and enjoying dogs day in and out which for many can be a huge challenge. From pet dogs to working dogs theirs nobody better."

"Derek is an incredible trainer. I have worked very closely with him on multiple pet dog clients as well as bitework with my own dog. You won’t find a harder working, more compassionate and caring trainer than Derek. I send clients to him regularly and trust him with any dog."