Steady On Point of Lake in the Hills

Steady On Point of Lake in the Hills is a dog training business in Lake in the Hills, IL, specializing in hunting dog training for pointing, flushing, and water dogs. Owned and operated by Alan and Susan Ott, the business has been training bird dogs in Illinois and Wisconsin for 12 years. Alan Ott personally trains all breeds using methods based on dog psychology, building custom programs for each dog that draw out natural instincts, drive, and desire. Services cover both hunting work and obedience, from young dogs learning to handle birds to polished dogs ready for AKC Hunt Test titles through the Master level. The business also breeds and raises Brittany bird dogs and offers Brittany puppies and started dogs at times, matching each dog to the right home and viewing the placement as a lifelong commitment.

In addition to training dogs, Steady On Point runs hands-on seminars for owners to learn alongside their own dogs. Full-day sessions cover basic and advanced techniques, with the goal of improving communication, cooperation, and the working relationship between owner and dog. The facilities opened in 2007 and include an indoor heated boarding building and a 42 by 81 indoor training space for all-weather work, along with 8-foot outdoor kennels. Clients receive weekly photo and progress updates while their dogs are in training, and Alan Ott is reachable by phone around the clock. Along with the training programs, the Otts line-breed their own Brittanys, selecting for drive, desire, trainability, temperament, and style.

Steady On Point holds a rating of 5.00 from customer reviews and serves hunters and dog owners across northern Illinois.