This is a wonderful small business in Hyde Park. They carry a good selection of high-quality dog…read moreand cat foods and will happily special-order foods for you if they don't have it in stock (I did this for a number of years for my cat with special dietary needs). They also have really cool natural treats, like pig ears and similar pet chews, toys and other stuff. If you feed raw, this should be your go-to. The owner is super sweet and helpful and organizes doggy social days from time to time, and she also fosters kitties from Hyde Park Cats, so you might get lucky and pet an adorable kitty up for adoption.

Great selection of quality food for our cat! The staff is always helpful and really makes you feel…read morewelcome.

We love HBDW! They are rock solid professionals who are consistent, reliable and courteous. Not…read moreonly do they walk our German Shepherd puppy, they help train him and offer timely helpful advice on how to work together as a team. LeAnna and LaVonne have gone out of their way to be flexible and work with our schedule. Each day they send us updates on our boy's peeing, pooping, behavior around other dogs and people, as well as sweet photos. We just happened to see our walker, LaVonne, on the street last week and our boy was so excited to see her. That's the true mark of a job well done. She is loving but firm...exactly what German Shepherds need.

I have been using Hyde Park Bark as a cat sitting service for more than two years while traveling…read moreout of town. After four scheduled cat sitting services (for 1-2 weeks at a time), I have been thoroughly pleased with ALL of their employees, the high level of communication, the friendliness and the reliability! I am so grateful that they are in Hyde Park and a local business. A few things I've noticed: 1) I get updates with photos and a narrative for every visit. I usually schedule 2 visits every day that I'm gone. 2) No matter which employee visits, I understand from the narrative report that they have read the instructions, and the comments that I've left. For example, this summer, the temperature reached 100 degrees outside, but I had forgotten to turn on the A/C. After leaving a comment to ask that it be put on energy save an set to 72, the next sitter did just that, and sent me photos to verify the settings. This put me completely at ease while being away during a dangerous heatwave. 3) My cats need medication and a special feeding schedule; my instructions are followed and this also helps me feel at ease that the kitties are fine for extended absences. 4) If I need to extend my trip, the online scheduling system is easy to update and I know that I won't have to scramble to find an alternative. The onboarding process if you are a new client is not something that can be done at the last minute; I signed up before I knew I would have a trip planned, but then once the consult was done, it has been completely a breeze to sign up for vacation house sitting appointments. I have been and continue to be very pleased with the services, care, and convenience of Hyde Park Bark!

I have to agree with the other reviews Jane is the best when it comes to training your dog. It…read moredoes not matter how bad or wild thd dog is. She can train them all. She is patient and uses poitive methods to train dogs as one review said.. I would reccomend her to anyone who wants to train their dog.

Jane is the best trainer I've been to, and I've been to a lot. She is in touch with the dog psyche…read moreto the extent that humans can be. She gives practical and effective advice, and has been very helpful with those particular questions that I've had about my dog.

I am so glad I took my dog for training with Tim Crawford. My dog was very reactive, high anxiety,…read moreterritorial, and had various other behavioral issues, including barking, leash pulling, lunging and leash aggression. Leaving the house was pure chaos and nearly impossible to do. Encounters with strangers and other dogs were complete hell that I tried to avoid at all costs so my dog ended up staying home most of the time. I tried other trainers and anxiety medications for my dog but they provided minimal relief. Once I took my dog to Tim, I started seeing improvement each week. Tim is very knowledgeable about dog behavior and offers a very individualized approach to every dog's needs. He is passionate about dogs and dog training and really cares about getting results for you and your dog. He listens and provides thoughtful insight and helps you to understand and change your dog's behavior so that you have life-long lasting results. He has completely rehabilitated my dog in a way that I didn't think was possible. He really believed in my dog's potential and encouraged me not to give up, for which I am incredibly thankful. His classes are interesting and uniquely designed and focus on a variety of skills so that your dog is challenged and not bored. It has been very rewarding seeing my dog (as well as all the other dogs in the class) make so much progress. Thanks to Tim my dog no longer has to be left behind at home and I can take him with me when I go out. He is much calmer and more confident, listens to commands and gets compliments on his manners. I can now take him on walks, go to parks, the beach, outdoor patios, shopping, etc. and enjoy life and the city together. Even if your dog doesn't have behavioral issues, I really recommend Tim and his dog training classes for basic dog obedience. Even if your dog just needs to brush up on a few skills like listening to commands, leash walking, impulse control, etc., I highly recommend Tim. Having a well trained dog is an invaluable asset, it has really changed mine and my dog's life. Thank you Tim!

Very knowledgeable trainer, variety of different dogs with different behavioral issues he can fix!read more

They were very nice and very patient with my cat. Also very informative on animal care! My cat is a…read moresenior and I'm very satisfied with how gentle they were with her.

I was nervous about getting my long haired cat, (Caesar) groomed for the first time. He does not…read morealways take well to brushing and he had several mats on his sides and legs that needed to be worked out. Michelle came right to my apartment building, which took some travel stress out of the equation. I was able to stay with Michelle and Caesar for most of the grooming process and it went better than expected. She was able to get all the mats out, trimmed him up, and days later he is still as soft as can be. Michelle was kind, knowledgeable, and did a great job with my nervous cat and it really couldn't have gone smoother. I highly recommend K9 Lovers!

We really love this hospital. The front desk team (Jessica is the person o speak to most) is so…read morefriendly and helpful. I really appreciate these guys and the care they take of my pups. All the doctors are great as well and do a great job of communicating the health and needs of your pups. We also go to the groomer here, Cindy, and she's fantastic! Does a great job.

Their negligence caused my 2 yr puppy to die. This is upsetting me again because my 16 yr old…read morefurbaby just went to Rainbow Bridge for old age. Yet Roxy had so many more years left. Hyde Park Animal Hosp medicated her without my permission. Wanted to leave her overnight for observation- even though- NO ONE IS THERE OVERNIGHT. SO WHO WOULD OBSERVE HER. When I told them I was going to ER they brought her out in a blanket... NO movement at first. Later she pooped as we rushed her to ER. That's last time I saw my Chi-Weenie alive. When we got to Hyde Park she was moving in my lap- standing up- playing on my shoulder--- THEY took her to the back... and returned her dying in a blanket. I HATE THEM FIR TAKING HER. She was my baby, and my daughters Emotional Support Animal. We lost a piece of our heart that day.

I used Out U Go for two solid months of daily walks with my 'girls' recently and couldn't have been…read morehappier! The entire process from the familiarization virtual meet through the daily communications on each walk was easy and comforting. Lindsay really took the time to get to know me, the dogs' routines and preferences, my preferences, and everything in between. Jessica was our walker most visits and very clearly took excellent care of Beatrice and Violet. I looked forward to the daily updates that were not only thorough but thoughtfully wonderful each time. She was so considerate of being in our home which you'd never know anyone had even been in if she hadn't left the detailed notes about after visiting. She even brought in packages several times! The girls clearly loved their time with Out U Go and they'll be my go-to for all future needs.

Out-U-Go staff are great with my pups (4) who all have a disability of one type of another. They…read moretreat them like family and I feel confident that they are getting what they need when I am not there! It is very easy to work with them for scheduling and they have been very responsive when I have had to address special or last minute circumstances. I have used Out-U-Go South-loop for 16 years and before that used Out-U-Go Oak Park for several years. Never a problem and highly recommend for both dog walking and pet sitting.