ABOUT US

About Our Canine Obedience School

Get to know our experienced dog trainers in Chicago, IL

Meet Fido's New Teachers

Wen

Founder and lead trainer

Hi! My name is Wen Tze, and I'm the founder and lead trainer at Back to Basics Dog Training in Chicago, IL. Ever since I was young, I've known that I wanted to be an animal trainer. I grew up with lots of pets in my household, and I was a huge fan of Cesar Millan. I pursued my interest in professional dog training in college, where I majored in animal science and psychology

As an experienced dog trainer, I've had the opportunity to make tons of furry friends while working at:

A zoo
A pet boarding facility
A veterinary clinic
A pet insurance company

I've also trained with a U.S. Marine Corps canine handler. Over the years, I developed my own professional dog training method based on positive reinforcement and leadership techniques.

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Scarlett

Back to Basics team

Scarlett grew up with a life full of dogs in Austin, Texas. She moved to Chicago in 2019 and eventually adopted her own lab/pitbull mix named Nugget. He is her best friend and the reason she’s pursuing a career in animal training. After working with animals in numerous capacities- dog walking, boarding, and at the famed Lincoln Park Zoo, she is excited to work one on one with you and your furry friend, together with the Back to Basics team.

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Ermias

Back to Basics team

Ermias is a Chicago native living in the suburbs with his Bernese mountain dog mix Jessie. He has a Bachelors in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and have worked with animals for 5 years. He looks forward to helping pet parents and all of our four legged friends succeed.

What can you expect from our dog training program?

Every dog is different, so I don't use a cookie-cutter approach. As an experienced dog trainer, I create a custom game plan for each of my furry clients based on their needs and personalities. No dog is too old to help, and my goal is to give every dog I train the opportunity to learn.

The best part about being a dog trainer is that I get to help so many wonderful animals and families - and I can't wait to meet yours.