Our two dogs Lola (11yo pug mix) and Lacy (1yo mini dachshund) just completed the 3-week board and…read moretrain with Jamie! Jamie was wonderful, her daily videos are reassuring and hilarious. Our unique situation of moving across the country with a much different living situation went very smoothly with our dogs because Jamie prepped them for all the new things they would encounter. She prepped them for elevators, going out and using the bathroom on a leash along with coming when called. We could not recommend her enough and look forward to working with her in the future.

I bought my 1st puppy not really having any idea what to expect...it's a dog right? Treat it well…read moreand it will love you! I wish someone had told me to get myself trained before I got a puppy. As he grew I realized no matter how many youtube videos I watched it was not enough! I found Jaime through a local doggie daycare ... We decided the 2 week board and train would be best for our situation. Denali is a Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle mix and was jumping, barking, crazy Impulsive, eating socks, and paper things. Just 2 weeks of training and he was calmer, he would stay on a "place" his cot, he didn't drag me on our walks. People would say how well he would behave then when they found out he was less than a year old they were amazed. OMG I love Jaime she has been a GOD Sent. Jaime came back for a follow-up visit and had to run back to her car and Denali actually cried when she left. He loves her and so do I! Thank you for all you help and continued support. Lisa S - Lombard

They've been great with my 3.5 month old puppy! I was in a bind last week and they took him last…read moreminute for daycare. They were super helpful with all of my questions and have treated my Bodhi very well. He has so much fun which is demonstrated in the pics and videos they send during daycare! We will be starting their puppy obedience class on Tuesday! Highly recommend!

First time boarding my golden doodle at Hollywood hounds for a week while we were on vacation. Had…read morea good experience and appreciated the daily photos and videos of him playing with the other dogs there too.

They may be good with dogs, but I will never know. This is my very 1st one star review, and I'm…read moremotivated to leave this horrible review because of how I was treated. I signed up for a training class in December and not only did they push the date back to the middle of February with a simple "deal with it", they changed my class time to late in the evening with no alternatives. I was told "too bad we need to give your spot away" -- the woman said they'd reimburse me, so I guess we will see. I've been waiting to train my puppy, but oh well! It's not bothering them in any way. I'm very disappointed in this organization's ability to communicate with the public and strive to address the needs of their clients without throwing those who PRE-PAID off a cliff.

I prefer Animal Sense for Obedience Training but LTDTC is excellent for Agility classes and…read moreConfirmation training. They also have therapy classes and Therapy Dog Auditions set up here. The classes meet at the Odeum in Villa Park. The facility is enormous and makes a great locale for setting up a variety of agility equipment. They've been in the business for sixty years so you know you're dealing with a group of people who've been around for a while. They have a giant network of dog lovers, trainers, breeders, and even publicity people. You know, if you want to make your dog a movie star.. (ick) Tessa was not the star of her agility class, a graceful dog she is not. But she was comical and a good sport. They hold an agility contest that anyone can enter and we were encouraged. Tessa fell off the balance beam and fought her way through the chute to earn a laughing applause at the end. My girl!! They were recently given an award by the American Kennel Club: http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3638

We reached out to Kendra at Canine Peace of Mind after recognizing we had training gaps with our…read moretwo Irish Terriers (1yr & 2yr olds) that we didn't feel we could overcome on our own. We were dealing with food & high value treat /toy aggression, leash & barrier aggressions, and their coming on call (especially when chasing rabbits were more fun situations than coming to mom & dad) was unreliable at best. Enter Kendra at Canine Peace of Mind. Kendra worked with us on the best board & train program for each of them, customizing their 'stay' schedules based on progress and behavioral shifts. We sent both our dogs to CPM from Sept 2018 - Oct 2018. Kendra knows how tough it is to leave your 'kids' for that extended period of time (because she's done it too!) and made sure to send us picture and video updates on how each of them were progressing. Seeing the quick process made the distance so worth it. Fast forward to picking our pups up on handover day and the difference was remarkable. But it was on us to take those skills & discipline home with us. A couple months into having them home (Jan of this year), we recognized we still needed help (user error!) and Kendra did a house call, free of charge, to help us in reigning in & tightening up their training & our/their behaviors. What an immense help as we saw immediate change and are continuing to build that owner/dog trust together. Here's the from / to for our pups and our family: - From never being able to walk in public on a leash for fear of lashing out against another dog (even when across the street) to walking twice a day at heeling position for 2-3 miles a day, despite what we encounter. - From not having reliable recalls in the least, to trusting our dogs (and because we have grown into much more confident dog owners, trusting ourselves) to have them off leash. We love to go get the mail, take out the trash, etc. together with our dogs. - From breakfast & dinner times being HORRIBLE experiences due to fighting, low growling, & crate checking to having peaceful feeding times. - From having no control during high energy times to having a tool & command for them to go to a dedicated 'place' in any room to calm down and give each other (and us) space. I could go on. But what I would say is if you are encountering any of the above issues, please consider Canine Peace of Mind and their board & train programs. As working professionals that knew we didn't have the time or expertise to dedicate in order to get our pups where they needed to be, we are so happy we did. It has transformed the time we get to all spend together from dread to time that we look forward to because it's happy & enjoyable (which is why we all got these guys in the first place, am I right?). They also offer day care & boarding. We have taken them up on boarding a few times as we know that they get a bit more attention than any standard boarding and they are held accountable to their training just as much there as they are at home.

We highly recommend this company. Our good friend recommended Canine Peace of mind and we are so…read morethankful she did. Our Portuguese Water Dog's main trainer was Kendra. She and her team are fabulous. Our puppy was fairly well behaved before training, however came back after training as a SUPER well behaved dog. People on the street frequently comment on how impressed they with his behavior. The best part of being part of Canine Peace of Mind is that they are available for you even after training with any questions you may have. Highly recommend this company.

Sabrielle and her staff truly understand and care about dogs. I have a very special little dog who…read moreneeds a lot of training and attention to help overcome her behavioral challenges and they not only understood what to do immediately, we've been making steady progress since we first met everyone. The convenient Wheaton location of the facility is great for daycare and they also allow for half-day daycare too. Very flexible scheduling. When I pick my dog up, I can tell that she's received personalized attention from the staff and that she has been well cared for. Often she's been able to work one-on-one with a staff member for nearly all of her half-day session. We also attend the group classes which are incredibly unique and let my dog build up practice interacting with other dogs in a way that reinforce new, good behaviors. My neighbors are thrilled with the progress almost as much as I am - my dog no longer automatically barks at everyone outside now and is able to make new friends. The in home training we did originally was incredibly valuable to get us started on the right foot. We need to do that again very soon! Is it the least expensive daycare and/or training in the area? No. But it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. When I leave my dog in the care of The Canine's Voice I know that she's going to be safe, loved, and will learn a few things while she's there. The classes are incredibly valuable too. The results speak for themselves.

We've only ever rescued older herding dogs, so we decided to get a 10-11mo…read more.. Sabrielle helped us greatly in the process giving us tools to tame the little maniac. She had plenty of tips and techniques and it was nice having her visit the home for the sessions to see how he is in that environment. After several mixed purpose sessions I feel like we're on the path to success, maybe. We hope .

Hands down one of our favorite parts of living in Lombard is our proximity to this business. Our 4…read moreyear old black lab has been going here since she was a three month old puppy and the people here are definitely like her (and our) extended family. From daily doggycare to boarding to grooming, we've done it all and have never had a bad experience. The owner and staff are so friendly, attentive and caring. We know our pup is in good hands when we drop her off and love supporting this small business!

My dog gets excited while we are driving to Four Paws because he knows he's going to have fun and…read morebe spoiled rotten. Great for day care and boarding. Owner Danielle is great as is rest of staff

We arrived last night in Phoenix from Chicago. I couldn't be more proud in my Lucy. She was well…read morebehaved, walked through the airport as a pro... never once tried to pull towards anyone or another dog... in fact when she saw another dog, she totally ignored it ( I believe her thinking was..."hey, look at me behave...you should try it sometime!). As we walked to the gate, I heard everyone commenting... oh how cute... look at her prancing...hey look... and of course awwwww. When I stopped, Lucy sat. That was a sight to see when we stepped on the moving sidewalks. We sat in 2 chairs at the gate for 2 hours. I sat in one, Lucy in another. She sat or laid down, her choice. She never moved to see someone else. If they didn't come to her, it was their loss. A mother with a 1 year old girl sat next to us. Lucy paid no attention to the child but let the child work it's way to her and let the child giver her a pet. Sitting on the plane we were luck to have the middle seat free which I told Lucy she could have. She sat or laid in the seat very quietly and not once tried to visit the man in the isle seat. I took the window seat or so I thought... while we were on the ground, Lucy wanted to look out the window. The last hour of the flight Lucy started becoming a bit fidgety, after all she had been sitting for over 4 hours between the gate and flight. So during this last hour, Lucy decided she wanted to be mostly held by dad and sat in my lap. On the way home, we took a Lyft. It was a 20 min ride and she laid down next to me quietly. None of this could have been possible without the expert, dedicated training of Alex Brooks. Thank you Alex for creating the dog I asked for when I first brought her to you. Jerrold Goldberg

From the owner: We at Alex Brooks Canine Behavioral Center believe that is not just about obedience but also the…read moremental balance of the dog. If a dog is mentally balanced it will be calmer with better behavior. Without that mental balance a dog exhibits ill manners with behavioral issues. We can help by teaching you what your dog is thinking and how to have a calming effect on your dog while working on commands that are essential for everyday life with your dog.