Real world training for real dogs
Helping dogs and their people find confidence, connection, and calm through personalized training and adventure.
Based in McHenry, Illinois and focused on reactive, sensitive, and misunderstood dogs.
Which path fits your dog
Support designed for real life dogs with real feelings. Choose the path that sounds most like your dog, or reach out and I will help you decide where to start.
Behavior Support and Training
One to one support for reactivity, fear, aggression, and emotional overwhelm. We look at the whole dog, reduce stress, and build skills that fit real life.
Learn more →Board and Train Programs
Immersive in-home training stays with predictable routines, real world practice, and personalized support.
Explore programs →Day Training
Consistent training done for you, blending foundation skills, enrichment, and real life practice.
Learn more →Adventure Walks
Long line or off-leash decompression walks that help dogs regulate, explore, and build confidence.
See Adventure Walk details →Boarding and Behavior Boarding
A home-based alternative to kennels, with additional support for reactive or sensitive dogs.
Learn more →Why choose Freedom Found
Freedom Found was created in honor of Ruger, the dog who taught me that every dog’s story deserves to be heard. My work is rooted in a welfare-first approach because meaningful behavior change starts with meeting a dog’s emotional, physical, and environmental needs before anything else.
I follow the L.E.G.S. model to understand the full picture of your dog and create care that honors who they are.
Freedom Found has grown into a community of guardians who want more than obedience. They want understanding, support, and a better quality of life for their dogs.
Real Stories, Real Results
"Thanks to Liz’s guidance, we now can be in the same room with 4 other dogs and accomplish learning new things together."
Dan and Darla"She’s like a dog whisperer. We did the board and train with Liz and it was the best investment we could have made for our dog."
Molly, Elizabeth, and Ross"Although I had amazing classes for reactivity, it wasn't until I worked 1:1 with Liz that things truly changed."
River and Sandra"Liz helped us reframe our relationship with our difficult dog. She cared for him as if he were her own."
Hossa, Alex, and Dave"I could not be more thankful for Liz and everything she’s done for our dog. We felt hopeless, and everything is different now."
Josie, Jay, and Winston