Jennifer taught my family different techniques to calm our dog when she got overexcited. She is…read morevery defensive when new people come into our home. Jennifer taught us a command that we are still using and reinforcing with other commands as well. She was a great help!

Megan is absolutely fantastic! I adopted my dog Harriet from One Tail at a Time, which recommended…read moreMegan's leash reactivity class when my good girl started displaying remarkable levels of aggression towards skateboards, motorcycles, older men, and any dog within a 50' radius. Due to COVID, we took the class virtually, and it didn't seem to matter at all. Megan kept the group engaged, provided real-time feedback, shared videos to demonstrate technique, and gave individual device as needed. She's compassionate, dedicated, and seems to truly understand dogs' motivations and emotions and how to train accordingly. Harriet and I have made tons of progress - we can get through 4/5 walks with little to no reactivity, which is a huge victory in just a couple of months. I'm looking forward to training with Megan again when we're ready to move on to more advanced skills!

I'm a first time dog owner and went to Anything is Pawzible right when we rescued our pitbull. Tons…read moreof online reviews convinced me to try them out for training and expert advice and they did not disappoint. We've worked with one of the trainers there, Jazz, in two private sessions but their help goes way beyond just those in person hours. Jazz has offered counsel over email several times when we've reached out with behavior questions or just general dog advice. They truly have gone above and beyond with helping us become confident dog owners. When we are in person, the facility is clean and spacious and the staff treat our dog like their own. They answer any and all of your questions and check in several times to make sure it's all making sense to you. We will be back in the future and I recommend for all pet parents!

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!

Ruth and her team are simply fantastic! We have a new puppy and Ruth and team have been a godsend…read more They are professional, kind and fun.....the whole staff feels like an extension of our family as we raise our puppy while juggling 2 careers and busy schedules. They have been flexible and amazing to work with as we navigate puppy life. They came to us highly recommended for their skill in training and have exceeded every expectation we had!

We've been going to See Spot Run regularly for a year and a half, after a recommendation from a…read morefriend, and can't say enough good things about it (including the staff!). We utilized their puppy training program after getting our sweet Vizsla, Pepper, and saw an incredible difference after two weeks. They crate trained Pepper and taught her basic manners. Getting to play with other dogs in a controlled environment at such an early age was so important for her development. After she came back from training, we decided to put her in daycare for the winter months. Even though we are a 35-45 minute drive, it was worth it. We loved that they have scheduled play time in small groups, enrichment, and nap breaks for the dogs. We travel a lot and board her anywhere from 4-8 days when we travel. She does great and we have never had any issues in the year and a half of boarding her. It's always been a great experience. It's so comforting knowing she's in a safe and loving environment. We order training sessions while she's there. Typically Pepper wants to be around us all the time, but when we drop her off she doesn't even look back at us. Recently, Pepper has struggled being reactive on leash. We live in a high rise building, so it was an emotion she encountered a few times a day. We called See Spot Run and enrolled her in a 2 week board and train camp with Ruth and Matt. The amount of difference those 2 weeks made was enormous. We had started to lose hope Pepper could be on leash around other dogs. Ruth and Matt scheduled multiple sessions with my husband and I to make sure we were trained on the techniques they taught Pepper. Pepper has been home with us post training for about 6 weeks now and has had only a few situations where she was reactive - even in our elevator lobby. Every person we've interacted with at See Spot Run is amazing. We feel so grateful to have found them and to have them help us raise a confident and happy pup!

Callie and the team at CTC are incredible! I have been working with their organization for almost…read more10 years in various roles and am continuously impressed with their willingness to serve others through Animal Assisted Therapy. This past summer I brought two of our summer camps to the new CTC location. Callie and her team worked with me to establish goals for each participant, discussed accessibility and put together therapeutic day for our participants. It was the first time that CTC has hosted our camps in their own facility. The space worked well for our group where many of our participants utilize a variety of assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) The new space with allow for more innovative programming and I am excited to see how the space/programs continue to develop.

Excellent space for training and wonderful trainers! We had fun and learned quite a bit!…read more Definitely recommend.

We were overwhelmed when our second Siberian Husky was not a runt! The fellas at Sit Means Sit…read moretrained our dog for us and then passed on the training to us. Wild. Best trained husky the vet had ever seen, or so he says!

We recently brought our 2 year old rescue Doberman Pinscher Max in for training to help with some…read moreproblem areas such as leash manners and recall along with tips and tricks to reinforce his basic training. Max graduated class this past Wednesday and the transformation is amazing. Walking Max now is work in progress, but is so much more manageable and fun leading to both a positive experience for Max and us his parents. We are very happy with the the work and training that Mikey, Tony, and Erin (the trainers) put in to help us make a better and more stable home for Max and our family. We highly recommend Sit Means Sit and it trainers to anyone looking to reach the next level whatever that level may be from basic to advanced training.

As we adopted our first doberman, my husband and I found ourselves with our hands full. Our dog was…read moremore than we could handle at times. Hyper, stubborn, nervous, "needy," aggressive tendencies were just a few of the issues we were facing before we sought Randy's help. He was able to see past the issues and assured us we have a great dog in our home. With a few home visits, tips and follow-ups, Randy was able to bring to light our dog's personality, and taught us how to nurture positive behavior. This dog is now obedient, eager to please, calmer, great on the leash and a balanced protector of our family. We now feel like we have control and are able to enjoy our time with our dog.

I had the best experience from start to finish. The phone service was wonderful, and the in-person…read morevisit was just as great. They took amazing care of my 4-month-old Shih Tzu and made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. I truly felt that my pup was in great hands. I highly recommend this place--overall an amazing experience, and we will definitely be coming back!

Rosie is great. All the staff is professional and very nice. My dog is more relaxed than ever with…read morea groomer! So happy!

Downtown Dogs Chicago has changed our and our dog's life forever…read more They are worth every penny and more ! Our bulldog was reactive to other dogs and had fear aggression. We did private behavioral classes with A trainer at another facility and group ones which did not correct any of the issues. He was kicked out of day care and we were sad and desperate. A friend recommended Downtown Dogs and our lives turned for the better. Henry went through the training and the dog we got back was A completely different animal. 2 years later we still go to group classes once in A while and have kept up with everything we were taught. Thank you to all the trainers , Ari and Aliya

Our dog, Manny, is a rescue who was very reactive on leash to other dogs. We tried to work on his…read morereactivity for months after moving to Chicago from a more suburban area with no luck. We even used another dog trainer with limited success. We opted for the board-and-train program and saw results from the first day that we picked Manny up. He is much more manageable on walks, his basic obedience skills are top-notch, and he's picked up new skills (like climb) that we use every single day. He also loves Ari and Aliya - his tail won't stop wagging every time we come back for refresher training. I would recommend Downtown Dogs to anyone looking to get the best possible training for their dog!