Live your best life. Together.

Why should you work with us?

  • We are certified trainers who value continuing education

  • We are committed to using positive reinforcement training and science-based methods

  • We believe dog training should be approachable, sustainable, and fun.

  • We value kindness and compassion, for both humans and canines.

Service Area

North and West sides of Chicago and some nearby suburbs. Other areas possible depending on availability. We also offer virtual sessions.

Margaret Fraser

Hello! I am a Chicago-based trainer (she/her) that believes training should be fun, sustainable, and kind. I want to help you and your pup better understand each other and use training and management solutions that work with your individual needs and lifestyle. I rely on positive reinforcement training with a focus on science-based methods.

I first became interested in training when I adopted my dog Bea in 2013 while living in New York City. I had to quickly learn how to manage a behaviorally challenging dog in an urban environment. This led to a passion for rescuing, fostering, and training dogs. I have fostered over 20 dogs for local animal rescues and continue to volunteer my time helping animals in need.

I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and certified in fear free methods.

Areas of interest

Reactivity, training in urban environments, enrichment/lifestyle, therapy dog training

Jess Kupsik

Hi there! My name is Jess (she/her) and I am a certified professional (CPDT-KA) dog trainer in Chicago.

I began training as a hobby when I adopted my first dog, Kona, in 2017. My favorite aspect of training quickly became how positive reinforcement enhanced our bond and relationship.

Kona and I fostered over a dozen bully breed dogs before adopting Francine, a deaf bully mix. My favorite part of fostering was always using training to build confidence and teach life skills that made dogs more adoptable and adaptable.

My approach to training is backed by science using positive reinforcement methods. My goal is to better your relationship with your dog by teaching to you speak their language.

Areas of interest

Reactivity, special needs pups

Ronnie Gutierrez

Hi, I’m Ronnie (she/her)! (CPDT-KA, Cert. SAPT, CCDT)

As a multi certified dog trainer in the Chicago area, I have a great deal of sympathy for dog guardians who find it difficult to connect with their pets. I want to show you how to handle your challenges with kindness, compassion, and gentle dog training techniques.

In 2018 when I adopted my two dogs, Lilly and Boost, I was hooked on learning more about animal behavior and how best to live and learn with dogs. Now, I take education very seriously to ensure that I am always offering dog guardians the best training information that uses modern methods for teaching dogs.

Areas of Interest

Separation Anxiety and Predation Substitution Training

Megan Green

Hi! My name is Megan (she/her) and I'm currently an Assistant Dog Trainer and Marketing Manager here at Copilot!

I've worked with Copilot since 2023, helping out with group and private sessions. You can currently find me assisting in classes with Margaret, Jess, and Ronnie, or running playgroups! I've been a dog lover my entire life—I'd take my Swiss Mountain dogs to obedience and agility classes when I was a kid, I walked dogs to put myself through college, and I'm so glad I found Copilot once I moved to Chicago!

I'm also on the Young Professionals Board for Chicago's Canine Therapy Corps, where I'm also training my golden retriever Dakota to become a therapy dog. You can also find me behind the camera taking Copilot's cute videos, trick pics, and snoot shots. I love seeing dogs grow, have space to play, and learn to live the city life! 

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