Whisker
They're smarter
than you think.
Weekend classes where kids and tiny animals learn together — gentle handling, real tricks, lifelong confidence.
"My daughter was terrified of animals. After one Whisker session she was feeding parsley from her palm. I cried."
Melissa Hartwell
Naperville, IL
"We homeschool and this was the best animal science unit we've ever done. The kids still talk about Biscuit the hamster."
David & Priya Krishnamurthy
Schaumburg, IL
"Bought the starter kit too. Our guinea pig learned her name in three days. Whisker is the real deal."
Tamara Washington
Oak Park, IL
"Gifted a session to our nephew for his birthday. He said it was the best present he ever got. Instructor was incredible."
Jorge & Camila Reyes
Evanston, IL
"Small class sizes, patient instructors, and animals that are genuinely happy and healthy. You can tell they care."
Rachel Okonkwo
Wilmette, IL
"My daughter was terrified of animals. After one Whisker session she was feeding parsley from her palm. I cried."
Melissa Hartwell
Naperville, IL
"We homeschool and this was the best animal science unit we've ever done. The kids still talk about Biscuit the hamster."
David & Priya Krishnamurthy
Schaumburg, IL
"Bought the starter kit too. Our guinea pig learned her name in three days. Whisker is the real deal."
Tamara Washington
Oak Park, IL
"Gifted a session to our nephew for his birthday. He said it was the best present he ever got. Instructor was incredible."
Jorge & Camila Reyes
Evanston, IL
"Small class sizes, patient instructors, and animals that are genuinely happy and healthy. You can tell they care."
Rachel Okonkwo
Wilmette, IL
Classes in your
own backyard.
Naperville Community Center
320 W Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Instructor
Jenna Morales
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
Instructor
Marcus Webb
Evanston PetSmart Training Room
1227 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Instructor
Anika Patel
Schaumburg Park District
235 E Lake St, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Instructor
Tom Okafor
What your pet
will actually learn.
Every milestone is built on positive reinforcement — clickers, treats, and a whole lot of patience. No tricks for tricks' sake. These are life skills.
Target Training
Your pet learns to touch a small target stick with their nose — the foundation of every trick that follows.
Lap Settling
Calm, confident sitting in a child's lap without squirming. The moment every parent waits for.
Obstacle Courses
Tunnels, ramps, and weave poles. Kids cheer, pets zoom. Pure classroom magic.
Nail-Trim Tolerance
Desensitization exercises so vet visits stop being a wrestling match.
Name Recognition
Your guinea pig comes when called. Your hamster looks up. Both will blow your mind.
All exercises are force-free and vet-approved. Treat pouches provided.
Straight from
the classroom floor.
"We got our guinea pig Clementine three months before booking Whisker. She'd run from every hand. After the first class, she was letting my six-year-old stroke her back for ten minutes straight. I filmed the whole thing."
Priya Krishnamurthy
Homeschool parent, Schaumburg
🐾 Clementine (guinea pig)
Three ways to
join the family.
Book a single class, build your home kit, or surprise someone you love.
Sat, Mar 1 · 10:00 AM
Naperville Community Center
$42
per child
Sun, Mar 2 · 1:00 PM
Oak Park Public Library
$42
per child
Sat, Mar 8 · 11:00 AM
Evanston PetSmart
$38
per child
Sat, Mar 8 · 2:00 PM
Schaumburg Park District
$42
per child
Sun, Mar 9 · 10:00 AM
Wilmette Library
$38
per child