I don't know what magic Darrell (sp?) performs, but he is amazing with Shelton. Multiple groomers…read morehave been unable to clean his ears or trim his paws, but Darrell has been amazing in both! If you could have seen the before of his ears . And he's so content when he leaves compared to Petco or PetSmart in which he vocally an physically demonstrated his discontent. I imagine it's skills, patience and being a dog whisperer!! I appreciate the all around care as Shelton doesn't get along with other dogs and needs special shampoo (brand is recommended by groomer and Paw Place). Cuddles for the new appointment system.

Everything,they everything i asked for.there's nothing really more I can say but they saved me from…read morea very long trip and I really appreciate your support

my dog went to the daycare for years but recently there have been a lot of incidents where dogs are…read morebeing bit and hurt. Another dog owner friend who goes there told me their dog was bit because the person watching the dogs was distracted and didn't even know a their had been injured; seeing the bloody injury photos is heartbreaking. I have reached out a couple times to get information but there seems to be all new people working there and no one can answer what they are doing to keep dogs safe. I'm not bringing my dog there again.

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!

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.

I love this place! They're super dependable, super flexible, super great with my pup and I would…read morerecommend them to anyone. The office staff has been helpful and collaborative. All the walkers have been great; shout out to Ally as her feedback on the visits always make me laugh/smile and she deals well with my diva of a dog. :)

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!

Michelle was amazing. This was my first time using her services and I was impressed. She did a…read moregreat job grooming my dog Eddie. She was constantly in contact with me and was able to do Eddie at the last minute. She was on time and her van looked good.

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.

Wendy is the dog whisperer. This is our 6th dog that we are training with Wendy. Actually the…read moreadults get more training!! 500 stars!!

I'm training my 3rd dachshund in Wendy's classes and I can't say enough good about my experience. I…read morenotice a lot of (most) people don't bother to train their small dogs, and because of this, small dogs tend to have a bad reputation. Not mine! The puppy class is a great start to socialize your pup with other dogs and new people in a safe and controlled setting. You learn techniques to manage all sorts of situations and set the stage for good behavior. The obedience classes give you the knowledge and tools you need to train your dog to behave well in any situation. A well-behaved dog can go practically anywhere and will always be welcomed back!

Cute little shop for the neighborhood. Driven past it many times. Stopped in for a birthday treat…read more Saw different options for treats. So much too look at. The lady behind the counter was very nice and knowledgeable. My sis mentioned it might have been Laura the owner. I'm sorry I didn't catch her name. She gave me quite a few options and gave samples of dog food. I'll definitely be back for treats and give my business to neighborhood shops.

Our boys love it when we bring them here. The woman who works at the front is always SO sweet to…read moreour babies, giving them samples and plenty of pets. The treats are top-notch. We trust the selection that they stock, which is harder to do at big stores. Plus it's great that we get samples, so we don't end up buying a load of treats that they don't end up touching. We've gone in for baked treats, fish oil, poop bags, chews, training bites, etc. Next time we stock up on food (we buy Open Farm), we'll probably get it from here. Support local!

This is a great place to take your dog for doggy day care and boarding. The owner and staff are…read morevery friendly and great with the dogs. They have a great facility that offers plenty of room for the dogs. They also separate the dogs by size. They also have boarding and grooming services for your pup as well. I can't recommend this place enough you and your dog you will get 5 star treatment.

I have been coming to this facility for a little under a year and I have had nothing but amazing…read moreservice. This past time that I boarded my dog a minor incident happened where she had an allergic reaction while playing outside this caused on of her eyes to become extremely irritated and red. I was out of town and had nobody to come get her but the DoGone Fun team took SUCH good care of my baby. Vida the owner personally texted me when she was notified of what happened to my dog and from there she took my dog to the vet and was with her every step of the way until I was able to come and get her. On top of that Vida and I spoke when I came to get my dog and she made sure to take great care of me and reassured me on why I bring my dog there. This place is like a family and I would not want to take my dog to anyone else! Thank you Vida and the DoGone Fun team you are truly appreciated!

We've taken two dogs here now. One 12 years ago and more recently just finished the puppy basics…read moreclass with Mario. Absolutely recommend it, class was and he was very knowledgeable and helpful! A+ across the board, bring your puppies here!

I can't say enough good things about Anything is Pawzible.  We have a very challenging foster…read morefailure, Darby, who came to us with severe anxiety, as well as resource guarding and aggression issues.  We started working with Yvonne Feeny a year ago, doing 1:1 sessions after failing with another trainer who did not have the skills or knowledge to help us with Darby.  The situation was dire.  We were scared and completely distraught. Yvonne has a wonderful way with dogs and is very equipped to deal with challenging dogs.  Darby quickly warmed up to her because she knew the right way to interact with him.  He quickly learned to trust and LOVE her.  She has become his favorite person by far!  She has helped us immensely by teaching us how to meet Darby where he is at and engage him.  Make no mistake- you have to do the work if you want your dog to get better. It is HARD WORK.  But you will have a knowledgeable, funny, and caring teacher right behind you if you work with Yvonne.   Darby is still working very hard, but he has made such huge strides. In a year, we went from a dog who was snapping and growling at us to joining a group class!!!  We never thought this would be possible!!!  We just can't believe he is the same dog!  We just finished the Basic class with Yvonne and it was fantastic.  The Avondale location is spacious, so you have plenty of space to work with your pup and the homework is helpful and just enough- not too overwhelming. It is great value for the price! I can't say enough positive things about experience. If you have a challenging pup, this is the place.  There is hope. Thank you, Yvonne and Anything is Pawzible!

For some reason I thought I reviewed before. I live close by and thought how wonderful to have a…read morevet so close. Things were good with my previous dog, a few hiccups being able to get his meds easily, a lot of back and forth. My dog also was older and needed assistance to get on the table, this varied from kind compassionate help to not really my issue. Enter the next dog, went for a puppy exam and that went well. However, when I needed to come back to get an estimate to have him neutered, I just want a ballpark, a range. I was told that the doctor had to see him, again I said I want a range, not an exact and I know it can be more because one testicle hasn't dropped. Again I was told she must see him. I said I didn't want to pay for an exam, the lady at the desk said she understood that. So what ended up being a brief exam, listen to the heart, look in ears and feel his belly a few minutes, I was told to wait upfront. I did, and was told I owed 75$ for the exam. I repeated, I didn't want the exam. And said just a range. Well it turned into a very uncomfortable who said what thing. So I paid it. Upset about this all, I walked back and tried to understand what had happened. I spoke with Dr. Gill directly, she did offer me money back, I tried to make clear it was more about how it was handled, I can afford the 75 bucks, maybe some can't and this is where communication is required. I still never, got that estimate, which I'm due, I paid for it. Perhaps a compromise could have been, taking the 75 off the procedure if I had it done there. To me it doesn't matter that it seemed evident that I wasn't going to get it done there. I paid for that estimate. Same for any service if you pay for an estimate, you get an estimate so you have information to make a decision. I do feel ripped off here. I know, she did offer me the money back, but did make me feel like a turd for even questioning the whole situation. I could go one star even however I do think she is a skilled vet and cares about animals. The people skills and front office training need work.

I recently brought my loud spoiled guy in because he was having some issues with his ear. My first…read moreappointment was to treat his ear which I brought him in for an follow up as well. During my most recent visit I was able to speak with the tech while we discussed the write-up. I was advised to administer drops in my pups everyday. She took the time to answer my questions including if my dog could still have benadryl while on this medication. Dr. Gil even advised some post care that would prevent this from happening again. Checkout was smooth this time. I was able to pay and grab my receipt in under a few mins. My previous visit where my dog had dental cleaning I had some concerns. Dr Gil addressed my concerns during my dogs followup ear appointment. I explained to Dr. Gil that I do not have a tech background as veterinary so when uses some terms they might go right over my head or may be misinterpret. She totally gets it! I think this one of the reasons why I think she is a great veterinarian! We both understand during this pandemic everything is moving at a fast pace. So I think not meeting to face to face may have caused some my concerns during the dental cleaning post appointment. I really appreciate her clarify a few points from the dental cleaning not dental surgery treatment. Fyi, extractions are done by the veterinarian and charted by the tech. I totally missed that in my initial phone call back when my pup had his dental cleaning. All and all, I definitely will be back! I personal feel Dr. Gil is great at her job and really cares for the animals. Thanks Dr. Gil for all your hard work.