We refuse to send our two girls Melody and Treble anywhere else! Is it expensive? It's not the…read morecheapest option, but honestly it's not much more than the concrete jails that most boarding places are around Chicago. If you love your dogs like family and want the best for them, you can't do better than Canine State of Mind! When my wife and I moved to Chicago last Spring, we were really concerned about where we could safely and comfortably leave our dogs. We love to travel and we can't enjoy ourselves fully if we aren't 100% sure our fur babies are being treated as well as we do, and we certainly can't enjoy ourselves knowing that they are stuck in a concrete kennel for most of a day or only able to go outside for short periods. We had a trip to Norway planned right after moving here and at the last minute our dog sitter fell through. Enter Sasha and Canine State of Mind! She went out of her way to make sure she had space for our girls, she told us about her farm and the grounds the dogs are on, how they get to spend their time, and it sounded like Doggie summer camp. That's exactly what it is! Our girls get to run around the grounds, have plenty of time outside and with the other dogs, and truly enjoy themselves! Just look at the photo of them running and smiling with bandanas on at CSoM! I can't speak to the training but knowing Sasha and having used them many times now, I would bet $s to dog food that it is life changing and you won't find better if you want to help your dog behaviorally, and you also need help to make sure they can be their best selves. Even without doing the training, we've noticed all around improvements in their confidence, happiness, and sociability. After living outside by the beach and seeing few dogs for 2 years prior to moving here, they were pretty reactive and unruly. I could tell that they were stressed out, but I couldn't help them, and it's impossible to avoid other dogs and people on the 606. Literally, the first time they came back from the farm that was gone and I attribute that to the environment Sasha and her team create. She helped them remember that they were safe and confident and comfortable around strange dogs and strange people. TLDR: Just use them. If you love your dogs like we do, you could never find a better place for them to stay and enjoy their own vacation while you enjoy your own! To the negative reviews about "not getting your dog back" or "not getting any pictures", I'm sorry you had bad experiences but I can't relate. They are always responsive but not immediately so, and that's fine. Enjoy your own vacation and trust the process. They never miss pick ups and drop offs. I will admit that I find the lack of photos frustrating but I also understand that the dogs are being allowed to be dogs rather than being photographed and isn't that what's most important? Plus, shouldn't I be in the moment myself and enjoying where I am instead of stressing out about what my dogs are up to at every given moment?

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience raised enough concerns that I felt it was important to…read moreshare. Please look for the Facebook post that shows the pictures of this place - it's very different than how it's marketed. I never actually boarded my dog here because the interactions leading up to it gave me too many red flags. I initially scheduled a discovery call with the owner, but she never called. After multiple follow-ups on my end, communication was either very delayed or minimal. When we finally connected, she apologized and explained she had been out of town. We discussed my dog's needs, and she confirmed she could accommodate the dates I needed. One thing that immediately stood out to me was being told owners are not allowed on-site to visit. After our call, I then received texts requesting full payment upfront, with a "one-time exception" of only requiring 50% down. Given that the booking was still more than four months away, I wasn't comfortable with that arrangement. I was also pressured to make a decision quickly because there were supposedly others waiting for the same dates. Overall, something about the situation didn't feel right to me. After doing additional research online on Facebook including reading comments from a former employee, I became even more uncomfortable with some of the practices that were described and photos that were shared. It's unfortunate because the concept and branding had a lot of potential. I just personally didn't feel confident moving forward with my dog's care there and it's quite concerning to see so many positive reviews mask the negative ones which speak of great concern.

So happy to have met Sabina after moving into the neighborhood a few years back! We trust her…read moreimplicitly with Duke, our Golden... she's extremely attentive, loving and genuine. Sabina once brought Duke home after a week away. When she left, Duke ran out of the house to walk home with her.... he didn't even look back, the scoundrel! Four paws up for Sabina!

It's so much easier to enjoy time away, when you know your 4 legged buddy is living his best life,…read moreback at home! Sabina Schleiss cares for Wally as if he were her own! From daily updates, photos & videos...I never have to worry if he is safe & happy. She works on his training & manners, so we don't fall backwards. She even does pick up & drop off! He does come home a little spoiled, expecting fur massage, belly rubs & extra walks...but it's totally worth it to know he is getting the royal treatment & hanging with one of his best buds, Bosco!! I highly recommend Sabina & Happy Hound Haven to anyone looking for a caring, careful & convenient dog sitter in the Chicago area!

We love BCW & have been a loyal customer since 2021. We started with the leash walking training…read morecourse & then moved on to weekly walks. We love Liz our walker. We have also used them for in-home visits with a senior dog. All the staff is friendly, super responsive & attentive! Always sending updates with photos. I have personally enjoyed getting to know the other dogs that walk with ours and look forward to giving out extra pats each week too.

As a new dog mom, I wanted to make sure I was setting my pandemic pup, Reggie, and I up for success…read moreand that meant calling in the professionals! I am SO grateful we found Dani. Her positive reinforcement training taught both of us so much and allowed us to form an amazing bond! I'm about to buy our third round of six sessions and honestly we may just keep Dani on a training retainer for life! Dani helps set expectations (for pup and parent) and is so great at reminding you of the pup's milestones. We're currently in the rebellion phase and I know I can always reach out to Dani for random tips and tricks in between training sessions. We've also began small pack walks with BCWW and this gives Reggie an amazing social life and time away from me to help curb separation anxiety. Liz deserves a shout out too because she is amazing with my big ole pup! I literally refer everyone I know to Dani and team. You can't go wrong with them!

We had such a great experience with Heidy! Our dogs Layla & Roscoe and kitty Cash, absolutely loved…read moreher, and we felt completely comfortable knowing they were in such good hands while we were out of town. She communicated with us regularly and sent photos and videos, which we really appreciated. What really stood out was when we returned from our trip, one of the maintenance staff in our building actually asked us who had been taking care of our dogs because they had noticed how wonderful she was with them. That says a lot! Heidy is reliable, caring, communicative, and genuinely great with dogs. We will absolutely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their pets!

Heidy is great! She has been walking my dog Willie for almost a year, and she has built a very…read moreloving connection with Willie. He is always so excited to see her. Heidy recommended a trainer to help control some of Willie's behaviors, and we had a great evaluation. The trainer she recommended was extremely knowledgeable and provided helpful tips. She's has great connections and is always looking out for Willie in the best way possible.

My puppy and I adore Heather!! She is a dog whisperer. She has amazing tips for biting, crate…read moretraining, walking, playing, etc. Her prices are very reasonable, and she sends updates throughout the day so I know how my little guy is doing. Chipawgo is one of Chicago's best gems! I would recommend wholeheartedly.

Seriously with those five stars: AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!!…read more We were planning to be out of town for 10 days and a few days before the trip our usual resource for dog sitting became unavailable. My husband found Heather in a flurry of searching and immediately got a good vibe from her. Well, his first impression was correct because she turned out to be the best find ever!! My worry was that our dogs would be alone in our house for 10 days with someone coming over just for walks. I would never have been able to leave our dogs in that situation so what I really wanted was someone who would be able to come spend extended periods of time with them. Heather came over for an interview and was immediately playful with our dogs, friendly with our kids, professional and upbeat. She presented us with some options for care, and I immediately gravitated to her offer to come sleep at our house every night. She would get up in the morning, walk and feed our dogs, and then go off for her normal workday walking other area dogs. Around lunchtime she would come back to our place for a daytime walk. And at the end of her day she would return and walk our guys yet again, play with them in the yard, feed them, and then spend the whole evening snuggling with them. In the morning, she would walk them again before leaving again. She even brought in our mail. But even better than all that: she sent us daily texts with pictures to let us know how they were doing. It was so reassuring on our trip to know that they were not only being cared for, but they were having a ball! The dogs loved her and so did we. We returned to a tidy house with happy dogs. We've asked her to come back and walk them during the day a few times a week while we're at work, which we've never done before. But they clearly all love each other so it's a win-win for everyone! Cannot recommend her highly enough!

April is a fantastic groomer, she is very kind and gentle with dogs, and always take her time.read more

She is the best!!! Barney our sheepadoodle jumps right up on her table as he loves her! Great…read moregrooming and she is a wonderful person. The dogs play all day

Jesse from Canine Perspective is BEST dog trainer for reactivity, aggression, off leash walking,…read moreand heeling. Thank you Canine team for all you do! All of us that own aggressive dogs appreciate you more than you know.

We rescued our dog six years ago, and while she has always been the sweetest companion at home, her…read morereactivity made everyday life incredibly hard. We spent years trying everything you can imagine -- private trainers, group classes, small workshops, different training styles -- and none of it ever really helped. We poured so much time, money, and emotional energy into trying to make things better for her, but we were still stuck. It was heartbreaking. When we found out we'd be moving to the EU, we honestly didn't know how we were going to make it work. The idea of flying with her, or even just navigating a new environment full of dogs, felt completely impossible. We had seen so many positive reviews for Canine Perspectives, but we didn't really understand e-collar training and were nervous about it. Then we talked to Jesse. Within minutes, we felt completely at ease. He explained everything so clearly -- how the e-collar works, why he uses it, what the process would look like -- and we realized we were in the hands of someone who truly knew what he was doing. More importantly, someone who genuinely cared. And the change that followed... I don't think we'll ever fully be able to express how much it meant to us. In just two weeks, Jesse accomplished what years of training never even came close to. Our dog was suddenly able to walk near other dogs without melting down. We weren't tense and on edge every time we left the house. We could actually enjoy taking her out. The relief we felt is something we still get emotional about. It wasn't just her behavior that changed -- our entire lives changed with it. We got our freedom back. We weren't trapped inside or constantly overwhelmed by guilt and stress. And for the first time, we felt like we could truly give her the life she deserved. Her progress was so incredible that we were able to fly with her internationally, something we would've laughed at if you told us a year ago. Now we're living in the EU, surrounded by off-leash dogs and super dog-friendly spaces, and she's able to be part of it all. She comes with us everywhere. She's confident. She's happy. And we're no longer terrified of what every outing will look like. It feels like we have a completely different dog -- or maybe like we finally get to see the version of her we always hoped was possible. None of this would have happened without Jesse. He didn't just help our dog; he gave us our lives back. We are endlessly grateful, and we truly cannot recommend him and Canine Perspectives enough.

This place is AMAZING!…read more I just used Spoiled Rotten Pets for the first time and sent my dog to stay with Jenna for 4th of July weekend and he LOVED it. My pup is kind of shy and judging by the pictures and live updates I was sent all weekend, he felt right at home. Jenna and her services were a game changer for us as we always worry leaving our pet in someone else's care (he's my baby). I felt so at ease the entire time I was gone and it was such a relief to know he was safe and happy. Highly recommend for walks, daycare, and boarding!

Our dogs are in heaven when Jenna and her crew watch them. Spoiled Rotten is reliable, trustworthy,…read moreand timely. Dolly loves Jenna more than us!! We've been overjoyed with the service and so have our dogs. Grateful to have them.