Today I had my 13-year old Havanese groomed at Rover's Place, and I'm thrilled…read more After a brutal groom at Wags on Willow (reviewed separately), our vet suggested Rover's, and I'm so glad. My senior dog can't take epic grooming sessions, and her hair was choppy and uneven after her last groom. Her ears and tail had been weirdly shaved, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to make her look normal again during her lifetime. The staff at Rover's is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The groomer we saw today has been grooming for 18 years, and had my sweet pup groomed in 45 minutes--and it's the best cut she's had in years. She did what she could to round out her ears, and to help set her up with a cut she can grow back into and look like herself again. My dog is fluffy, soft, adorable, and HAPPY! As a side note, all of the groomers there today were being so warm and friendly with the dogs in their care. I even saw one groomer sitting on the floor keeping a dog company while it waited for its owner. We will be going to Rover's for our grooming from now on!!

We boarded our 2 yo baby here over the summer after doing a trial day with them, where she did…read morewell. She is a dopey but strong dog, and super sweet and her definition of playing with other dogs frequently involves jumping over them, something we have beenn working on. Up until her boarding experience, she had successful play dates with doggy friends, ran around at the dog park with friends, overall did well. During her stay, we were out of the country. After a successful trial and all the positive reviews, we were confident she would do well. It was not her first time boarding, just her first time at Rovers. Well - in checking in with the Webcam, we would find that she would be let into the group room for moments, jump and then be created for 30 minutes or more at a time - repeatedly. Meaning she would get minutes of free time per day to play or get energy out. This went on every time we checked until I finally contacted them to ask what was going on. I totally understand needing to separate dogs that create issues with the group, but she was there for 10+ days and this went on every day. SHe was getting little to no interaction, just punishment from what we observed. After communicating with the team there via email, I felt slightly more confident although still a little worried. While traveling home, we found out she had been in a scuffle with another dog and was at the vet ER. While serious, this was also downplayed. When we finally got to her 24 hours later, she was shaved, in a cone, with stitches all over and on pain meds. She has not been the same since :-( A few months later and we are seeing residual issues. Out of the blue she sometimes growls or lunges at people she knows (outside of our family) each time looking like she feels as though she needs to protext herself. These are people she had spent time with here and there before without issue. She needs more encouragement to be able to perform certain things (climbing stairs, going outside) than she ever needed before (to note, she is a rescue we had had for 10 months before she was attacked at Rovers). She is scared of more things than before, irrationally hiding at times from things she was previously used to (my child practicing an instrument, the sound of the garage opening). I don't know for certain what really happened, we were never really informed, but all in all my baby girl is showing signs of trauma she didn't have before. We feel so bad that we left her there, and certainly caution others to do the same.

Debbie & I met Stu while walking our newly adopted two year old dog Daisy in Sunset Park. We…read moreobserved him working with a man and his dog and stayed to watch the class. It was remarkable how well this dog responded to his owner and how confident both dog and owner were. We asked Stu if he would work with us while we were in town for a few weeks and he agreed. He assured us we'd need to work hard to achieve results and we have. Our Daisy has gone from a timid rescue from a backyard breeder to a self confident happy go lucky pup. She looks forward to her classwork with us too! If you're looking for a good instructor for your family and dog, look no further!

After spending years going through trainer after trainer and pouring thousands of dollars into…read moretraining classes, we finally found something that actually works. Stu has been a complete game-changer for our German Shepherd, Nova. We all know taking the time to practice and train each day can be tough- which was honestly what my husband and I struggled with most- but Stu holds you accountable. He consistently follows up to see what's working and what needs improvement. Each session, he challenges both you and your dog in real-life scenarios (trains, sirens, bells, whistles, grooming tools, skateboarders, kids baseball/football games, strollers, men with hats, kids with backpacks- YOU NAME IT!) which has made all the difference. He also brings his own dog to training sessions from day one--something we'd never experienced before. Because Nova was extremely reactive to other dogs, having a calm, well-trained dog present right off the bat was crucial. It allowed her to learn how to stay composed and focused in a controlled environment, and the progress we saw from this alone was incredible. In addition to having his dog present in every session, he also offers group classes most Sundays. This gives us the chance to work in close proximity to multiple dogs and put our training into real practice. This consistent exposure has been essential for Nova's progress--and is truly an opportunity you won't find elsewhere. Stu doesn't rely on treat training like so many others. He focuses on helping you build respect with your dog, which truly is the only way to achieve long-lasting results. The transformation we've seen is unbelievable. Before working with Stu, my confidence walking our high-energy German Shepherd was shaky at best. The second another dog came into sight, panic kicked in. Now, I can walk her calmly (sometimes even with a stroller!) and feel totally at ease, knowing she won't pull me into traffic or react to other dogs. Don't waste another minute--or another dollar--searching for a dog trainer. Stu is your guy. Absolutely recommend!

Juliana and Noelle have made dog (and cat) owning even more enjoyable! We couldn't have done it…read morewithout them. The standard, weekly, dog walking is tremendously valued. Trustworthy, reliable, flexible and dependable, Paws to Consider is a gift! The daily notes and updates are greatly appreciated as we race home to find out about Opal's day. We love Paws care and commitment to "our children." You will too!

Juliana and her team at Paws 2 Consider are excellent at what they do! Our pup Heidi has a mid-day…read morewalk every day with her regular dog walker. I always receive a photo and an email with info on the walk and anything extra if there is something about which we need to be aware. We so appreciate the care our pup receives. Best team ever!

In keeping with what appears to be an annual tradition, today is May 23, 2025, and I just picked up…read moremy most valued pet, Shyla, from Wiggly Tails and although I missed her terribly, I know she's in great, loving hands at Wiggly Tails! It's a wonderful place for dogs! You can see that everyone who works there loves dogs and really cares about them. I have been taking Shyla here for day care for several years, and I board her there when necessary. I wouldn't trust Shyla to anyone else! The place is HUGE and very clean. There are several different areas of play, both inside and outside, and a few different types of sleeping areas for overnight guests. When you board your dog you get a report card, letting you know everything you'd want to know about your dog's stay! Plus they have webcams all over the place, but I don't use them anymore. I know Shyla is in loving care, safe and happy! Wiggly Tails is where you want your dog to be! (And this is about the 3rd review I've given them in the past four years! The wonderful people who work there have become our family! And it's Shyla's second home!)

We've been bringing our two small dogs to Wiggly Tails for eight years for week-long overnight…read morestays. In the past we've been thrilled by their service; it's a wonderful facility! We planned to board our dogs again later this year, and since it had been two years since we last boarded them, they asked us to bring our dogs in for a few hours of temperament evaluation. We dropped our dogs off yesterday for that few hours of evaluation, and alas, within 10 minutes of dropping them off the Wiggly Tails owner called and told us to come back and get our dogs. He said that our Jack Russell mix had become aggressive when they tried to remove his leash (his leash is a little tricky to remove, which in retrospect we should have advised them of). What we didn't appreciate was the owner's unwillingness to discuss the issue. Yes, our Jack Russell mix becomes aggressive when a stranger sticks their hands in his face, but he's always been that way and in the past the Wiggly Tails staff always found their way into his confidence, and he's never bitten anyone, but the owner was adamant: come get your dogs. We retrieved our dogs feeling that Wiggly Tails no longer wants or needs our business.

Monica is amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and is a fantastic dog trainer. Monica does a…read moregreat job setting you up for success to continue her training of your dog. She also provides valet service to board your dog, which is very convenient. Her communication is top notch. I highly recommend her!

We're so grateful to have found Monica! When we brought home our two-month-old Bernadoodle puppy,…read moreWalter, we really wanted to start things off right. Monica came to pick him up for a two-week training stay, and when he came back, he was still the same sweet pup--just a little bigger and so much better behaved. Monica gave us such a strong foundation, and it's made life with Walter joyful (and a lot easier!). On top of training Walter, she gave us thoughtful, practical guidance on how to keep reinforcing those good habits and work with him confidently at home. Not only is he the best-mannered dog on the block, but we also have a trusted place to keep working on new skills and fun tricks. Thank you, Monica, for your care, kindness, and for setting both us and Walter up for success. We can't recommend you highly enough! Worth every cent.

We sent our dog for the three week board and train program. I was super hesitant giving my dog…read morechild to someone for that long, but I am SO thankful we did. First off, they do use prong collars for the correction method. We were familiar with this and already had a prong from another place we attempted training at. If you don't already have one, they have collars you can purchase. I am so surprised to see the other reviews of people thinking they are harsh on their dogs.. They are firm, but fair with the dogs. Our trainer absolutely adored every dog I saw them with. These dogs are there to get trained, not pampered. Anyway, when you come to pick up your dog after the 3 weeks, you get 3 one on one lessons to schedule. The first one is that day, and it can be a little overwhelming, but if you have any questions they are receptive to any phone calls. Speaking of the phone- As this is a training facility, they aren't always able to answer right away, but they do call back within a few hours. If (when) we get another dog, I would absolutely use this program again.

My group class was a joke. Kristen, I think is her name I try hard to forget it, advanced only her…read morefriends dog to the next level and didn't help any other students. The atmosphere was so snobby and unfriendly. Paula was the only nice person, there. I witnessed a trainer punching a Rottweiler puppy in the head because it was being forced down on the ground, over and over again while they yelled, "bang,Bang", the little guy was so terrified by that alone, and got punched in the face by a male trainer. Another person said there dog was so upset it had cage wire stuck its mouth from trying to get out of the small cage it was in. They think they are the best and they suck! My dog was a nervous wreck there and is so calm otherwise. Stay away from there, I feel so bad for the dogs, they look so sad. The police men were kind to their dogs when they came in, but that's it.

We've been bringing our miniature poodles here for boarding and grooming for several years. We've…read morealways been pleased with the care and attention they've given our pups. But they really stood out with their care for our 17 year old, Bailey. Bailey had been showing his age, and standing for grooming was hard for him. When this first happened, they would always ensure he spent the least amount of time possible there and he was almost always ready before 11 a.m. Later, they adjusted the cut they gave him so he didn't have to stand so long. We had Bailey at Carriage Hill for grooming a couple weeks ago. While he was there, he had a seizure (he'd had a couple before and was on medication for them, not at all the fault of Carriage Hill). They called us to come pick him up. When we got there, Francine asked us for his leash so she could comfort him with a familiar smell when they picked him up. They carried our sweet boy to us and Francine was very kind when I asked, "is it time?" We made the difficult decision every dog owner dreads but it was clear that he was having more bad days than good ones. That experience made it crystal clear to me that the team at Carriage Hill really does care about the animals in their care and they make their living doing something that they are passionate about. I can't thank them enough for the kindness they showed us that day and can't wait for the day we're able to bring a new puppy there for grooming.

Have using this kennel for over 50 years . Excellent service ! Caring staff!…read more Began with the original owners, the children and now the grandchildren . Only boarding service to recommend !!!!!9

This kennel was great. Friendly staff and nice large outdoor area for dogs to play. But…read moreunfortunately the Grayslake facility closed in October. Evidently permanently so. Nobody seems to know why but c'est La vie

12--8-23: Kennelworth Farms is open again, and soliciting new business based on its old list of…read morecustomers. Think the business was sold at some point this year, and not sure if this Grayslake location is part of the original Glenview operation. But it has not improved its business hours, and has in fact reduced its accessibility to weekdays only. Closed on Saturdays now, in addition to Sundays. Oh, that's good for enticing new customers! And its prices have increased significantly. Daycamp used to be $25/day. Just before this location closed in 2021, it went to $30/day. Now it's $35/day. My GSD absolutely loved this kennel but given the revised business days and pricing, she'll not be going back soon - probably never.