Sara is a real professional who knows her stuff. She's not just someone who's good with dogs…read morebecause of her experience and intuition, she also understands the nitty gritty science behind dog behavior and can explain it to you in as much detail as you like! But she's not dogmatic or condescending like some trainers are, and she doesn't make you feel bad if you've made a mistake or have a different point of view. I had a Zoom session with her and follow her on social media and she's helped me so much with my puppy who was biting me (hard!) during playtime and walks and constantly eating gross stuff off the ground. Highly recommend!

Sara is such a great resource for new and old dog parents. I found her off a referral on Facebook…read more She had a puppy play and learn which was great for getting puppy energy out and for some puppy training tricks. We came back because of her unique a la carte style of classes-picks topic book it and it creates a class. We look forward to working with her in the coming months as she is positive reward based trainer but also has the background of dog behavior.

Would not recommend this trainer, they never return calls even when scheduled and their system…read moresends you text reminders. I was surprised as they came recommended.

I was going on a weekend trip for the first time since I brought Benji home. He's five months and…read morehas boundless energy, so I was nervous about how he'd do away from his home! Long story short, Benji did GREAT and all thanks to HPM! Firstly, as a commuting worker, the chauffeur service was amazing. They gave me a window for pick up and drop off a week in advance and were perfectly on time. You can tell that they really love their dogs upon their greeting and departure. Second, Benji loved having a huge yard to run and play in. I got a picture the first day (attached) and a video the next of him playing! It really put my nerves at ease. The price was totally reasonable and the options for grooming or swim lessons were awesome additions. I will absolutely be using Gabby and Happy Pup Manor in the future!

I purchased Toyland Grand Casino from Laureen Stevens who owns Toyland Falabella International…read moreMiniature Horses. She was very nice to deal with. I purchased my colt at 19 months old. She used her "Best" shipper and I paid her in-full at the amount she required. Our horse was to be trained with Pet Partners for a therapy horse. We named him Teddy, even before he arrived! Teddy arrived severely lame. At day 4 I called the vet. I videotaped him on arrival and Laureen admitted he was lame when she put him on the trailer and said his feet had just been trimmed so that was the reason. I've had him for 7 weeks now and he cannot walk. He is very, very sick. I've had 2 farriers out and 2 vets. We are still working to find a diagnosis. I've been in constant contact with the owner of this company, Laureen Stevens. She has been supportive and kind until I asked for a full refund for the horse that was delivered lame and sick! She sold him to me very cheap because she stated that people do not like that he has no color. I was asking for $650.00 back in total to help with the vet bills. So far I have spent more than 1500.00$ in vet bills and will have another vet out next week. In total I've spend more than 2k on this little horse due to his illness upon arrival. Please DO NOT MAKE the mistake I made. I SHOULD never have trusted the business practices and the owner Laureen Stevens of Toyland Falabella International Miniature Horses.

From the owner: Toyland Miniature Horses is a Falabella Miniature Horse breeding and selling farm, consisting of 25…read moreacres. We are dedicated to producing top quality, pure Falabella miniature horses,and have been for over 35 years. Our bloodlines can be found the world over. We are located in Illinois, USA and can arrange shipping both locally and internationally.

Thank goodness for Robin's dog training skills. She trained my rescue dog while she was on…read morevacation!! He was jerking on the lead and totally oblivious to me when outside. I learned Robin was in town vacationing and she agreed to work with my dog. She had such a way with him. Learning from her was a game for him. He was always so happy to see her. In a short amount of time, the dog was behaving so much better. She also gave me instructions on how to continue with the training. She still checks on us to see how we are doing. I also saw some of her videos of the dog shows. Looks like so much fun for everyone, especially for the children. Wish I could see the show in person.

Robin is great at what she does! I met with Robin for some private training session when my dog was…read moreyoung and it made a huge difference. My dog has a bit of an anxious disposition and is very protective of our family. Robin shared a variety of strategies to help manage and modify her behavior. I liked her approach and would recommend her to anyone!

I hired Animal Quest for my 2 year old's birthday party and it was great! They were very…read morecommunicative and booking was pretty easy. They arrived on time, set up in my backyard, and helped teach the kids about the animals and how to pet them. Becky and Christian were super nice and patient even though the kid group was on the younger side and all high energy toddlers. Everyone loved it! Thanks for a great time!

We have used Animal Quest for two birthdays and they have done an amazing job each time. The team…read moreis great with the kids, keep things interesting and paced well, while being informative along the way. Highly recommended for kids birthdays of all ages. ​​​​

Great doggie daycare in Grayslake! I recently moved to the area and was relieved to find a groomer…read more& doggie daycare less than 10 minutes from my new house. On my dog's first day of daycare, she was greeted with many smiling faces & I even got to meet one of the owners! The groomer did a great job on her as well. Very friendly staff & management. I also love all the pictures they upload to their Facebook page every day.

Our dogs have been coming to daycare and boarding and they love it. we love it too! the team is…read moreprofessional , helpful and well trained. it's been a joy and working off extra energy is always good for the pups! the leadership team lead manager Holiday G. and assistant mgr Colin are on top of things. Don't think twice, your dogs will love it and thank you!

The employees r rude, and so is the manager. My mom took her dog in to get groomed and the lady at…read morethe front was talking on the phone and wasent paying attention to her. Also when they have an ad up for a job they dont even give someone the oprotunity to interview they just send a message saying they r hireing someone else. I do nont recommend this place to anyone. Go to a better place that is cheaper and the staff is nicer.

My dog had her interview this week. The entire interview process is so streamlined! You get to…read morewatch your dog on camera as they are introduced to various dogs in the play group. My dog passed the initial introduction phase of her interview and I left her for the day. I loved watching her interact with the camp bow wow team & other dogs in the playgroup on their cameras. When I came to pick her up, she came out so happy and was loving up on the staff, her whole butt was wiggling around. They brought me out a gift bag and a super cute picture of her on her first day. They offer two great "first timer" special packages. Needless to say, she has gone back for 2 days of daycare since and absolutely loves it! The staff is friendly and always has sweet things to say about my dog. The facility is squeaky clean. Their hours are perfect. I'm ecstatic that I found them! Highly recommend!

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.

Carrie the groomer is wonderful. She does a great job with my dogs, Chochki and Pumpkin…read more Their kenneling services are pretty good. I like that they offer playtime walks for the dogs there. I'm kind of annoyed with their trainers however. When I first met Kaitlyn the trainer, she explained that Tops offers different training options for clients: board and train, day training, group classes, private lessons, etc. But after I took her beginning class, she absolutely insisted that Pumpkin has to do the board and train program. No way. I am not dumping my dog there for 3 or 4 weeks. Part of the problem is that some of the training methods there can be pretty harsh, which makes me wonder what might be happening to my dog when I am not there to watch and participate in his training program. Another problem there is the trainers at Tops act like they invented prong collars. They did not. MANY TRAINERS use prong collars. I currently train with Bill Balatsos in Palatine, IL. He recommends prong collars for most dogs. So does Jeff Hackanson, the head trainer at Dog Style Inc in Vernon Hills. The trainers at Lakeshore K9 in Highland Park also recommend prong collars. Tops didn't invent the prong collar. A lot of different trainers use them. If you want to learn how to correct bad behavior with a prong collar, Tops isn't your only option. There are other options, and they won't shove their board and train programs down your throat.

I've recently starting placing my adorable husky to Pampered Pup'z, and I've been so impressed…read more Leo LOVES to stay here! They are attentive, knowledgeable, and you can see they truly, truly care about the dogs we entrust them to care for. When they have provided Leo a much needed bath, OH MY GOSH, they did such a great job. If you're looking for a new "doggy day care," you'll be VERY happy with this awesome place!

They have a fantastic staff and we love the drop-in daycare option. They also give great baths and…read moregentle nail trimming. My dog loves coming here and I know he is well taken care of!