Ian gave us some good tools to help train our lab who needed a professional to smooth out some…read morerough edges. We have had 2 sessions and a couple more to go. Immediate results on our most pressing concerns. Even tho we have had 3 dogs prior over many years, he still gave us better training knowledge! Very pet knowledgable.

AWESOME! Take your dog here. Not cheap though, but you get what you pay for. My dogs literally…read morechanged behavior after a week with Ian. He also took time to train us which was probably more difficult than our dogs. Hopefully we can keep to the program.

Both of my dogs are long gone now, but I realized that I had forgotten to leave a review for this…read moreplace. They are great. We would always book an extra large suite with patio access allowing the dogs to go in and out of a doggie door all day long and they had plenty of room within the suite and would have some yard/playtime, depending on their temperament. Every suite door has a paper with all the details about your animal and any special dietary restrictions or temperament issues so anybody dealing with your dog knows what's up before they even approach them. Our dogs were always happy when we picked them up.

TLDR: Pros: The staff is awesome; if you have a non-friendly…read morepet; splurge for the patio; great with medication; ongoing communication as needed; double checks preferences/needs at check-in Cons: 11 am checkout Shelton is not dog friendly and loves being outdoors, so I was looking for a place that provided similar comforts of home and lots of interaction. And a place that can handle all his medications. After several failures, I was referred to this location through Shelton's adoption center, One Tail At A Time. He has never been so calm and chill, leaving boarding, too bad I missed a video opp! Typically he is all ball of anxiety, this is also the first time he's gone straight to sleep after arriving home!! Checking in, the staff said, "if you don't hear from us, that is a good thing." I was a bit skeptical, but that was a true statement! They called when something was right with his poop when there was extra medication in his bag and to inquire about his toys. I appreciated the ongoing communication, and judging by the report card, he loved the team. I was side-eying the $88 a day (with a private patio), but it is worth the price (esp if your pet is non-animal friendly). The basic suites are spacious for a short stay.

I have no words that would do justice to Jessie and her training of my puppy. ChatGPT couldn't even…read moredo justice as she is absolutely wonderful, professional, and fabulous at her job. My pup Okoye adores her and is now a better pup because of her. I looked out when Kim picked her for my Pups training. Thank you for having Jessie on your staff.

My family moved back to Chicago 6 months ago, and with the changes we noticed our 2 8lb Chihuahuas…read morewere struggling with adapting to the city and to us having more visitors (we now live near family) After doing a lot of research - I set an initial conversation with TUCKER PUPS to discuss my dogs, their challenges, and our long-term goals with them. I believe I was in contact with KIM who honestly made me feel like I was just chatting with a friend! She was so approachable, understanding, and really went into the details of what option would best support my tiny fur children. Fast forward 3 months and we just wrapped up our in-home training package with Maureen! I cannot stress how amazing the entire experience was. Maureen has truly changed our lives for the better. Where we started to where we are now is night and day better, especially for my more aggressive dog Luna! We went from no one being able to enter our apartment with the dogs out to now the dogs just hanging out when people are here! Maureen is patient with pets AND people. She is always positive and really explains the WHY of the behaviors and outcomes. She's always on time, super professional, and gave us practical tools that actually work to truly set our dogs up for success but also US up for success as "parents" Honestly, I am a little sad Maureen is so great at her job because we will miss her coming over! If you want a trainer who knows her stuff and makes the whole process feel doable, Maureen is your person!

Our 2 dogs who have special needs (one has surgical metal in her leg post repair) and the other who…read moreis a shy, skittish recently retired Amish puppy mill mama breeder dog went for grooming with Anna. She did a great job in giving them the extra care and special handling & attention they required. Both came home very happy, clean with shiny coats and smelling great. Will definitely take both dogs for grooming again. Than

Prices increased by over 30% in the last two years, plus brand new fees for increasingly dumb…read morereasons. This used to be the best boarding spot in town but now it's for wealthy pet owners only.

Just amazing people. I got caught in a rain storm and they were so kind to wave me in while I…read morewaited for my uber.

The staff here is so so great! I can't speak to the daycare or grooming services, but after a few…read moreinteractions with the front of store staff, we honestly might give it a go! My dog won't let us walk down this street without begging to go in Urban Pooch. On a recent walk as a pulled him along from the from of the door, a staff member came outside and down the sidewalk just to give him a treat. It was so sweet and thoughtful! On a walk a few days later, we decided to stop in. The store front is very clean and well organized. Compared to other boutique pet shops, the prices are good! We left with a bulley stick for my dog, plus he got lots of treats + loved on by a bunch of the staff there. You can tell the love and care for animals is extremely genuine.

Shannon and Mary Ann always do such a fantastic job on my dogs. All three of my dogs actually look…read moreforward going there and always seem so happy to see the girls. Fair prices and you can actually tell the people here love their animals

this was the worse experience I've had getting my dog groomed. I told the groomer wash a matted…read morearea by his eye and when I picked him up she cut his eye hair to the red part. I'm so mad. my dog eye looks horrible.

Wags on Willow is the best small business pet shop! You can tell just from their adorable logo how…read moremuch they care about the pets that come into their shop. Wags does dog grooming services, as well as Cats! They have a unique selections of natural dog foods, treats for your pawed friends, and emergency supplies you may need. Their front display case has the cutest cookies and pup-cakes for special occasions! Mary, the owner, is such a friendly and honest woman, and her employees do their best to make your dog or cat comfortable and looking top-notch! It may be difficult to make an appointment, they are always busy due to such loyal and satisfied customers! My Matilda loves going to get a bath and cookie afterwards. They treat her like the princess she is! While you wait, check out the awesome shops in the area, or stop by Stormys Grill and Tavern for a drink or Beyond Burger.

Great groomers and they do a very good job. They listen and try to do what is asked. The…read morevariability in experience and outcome is a evident and perhaps some training of new people is wise? Occasionally forget to trim nails. I would give 5 stars because I really like the groomers, but the only thing that drives me crazy is the trainer in the lobby. While I realize she is trying to run a business, it's terrible to arrive for check in for grooming and being told "don't do this. Stand away from this dog. etc. etc." I want to be understanding, but the last visit it got downright rude. Perhaps there is not enough space? Maybe there is a more conducive location? Not sure, but I do know that our pups are scared enough to come to the groomer and when we arrive we are trying to keep them calm with calm voices because they can sense everything.

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, Fantastic, Helpful and Extremely Caring Staff all around! From the…read morefront desks, to the techs, to the Doctors/Surgeons, etc. very knowledgeable and they all wear their hearts on their sleeves. Recently our boy Finn dislocated his hip and needed surgery to fix it. We called every VCA around and everyone was booked, it was also a Saturday so that was understandable. Aurora was the last VCA on our list because it's an hour and a half southeast of our home. So we called to see if we could get him in, we were told yes but it was a 2-3 hour wait because they were packed as well. We waited because our Finn is worth the wait. Finn got in to see a doctor, they ran all of their tests/X-rays and kept us informed every step of the way. We eventually got into a room and were given the results along with all the options and costs, they were very professional and informative. We decided to wait until Monday to make an appointment for surgery, otherwise we would have had to pay the "weekend fees/rates. We called Monday to schedule an appointment for surgery. Surgery was scheduled for Tuesday. Tuesday morning we dropped off Finn and his food; we were told they would call us before and after surgery and again before bedtime, and they did. We arrived Wednesday afternoon to pick Finn up and we were given all of his paperwork and meds, then we instructed on what to look out for during the healing process and how to use his meds and to call if we needed anything and to schedule an appointment with our VCA for a follow up. From beginning to end Aurora Animal Hospital crushed it!, Knocked it out of the park!, and exceeded our expectations!!!! Great Job Aurora VCA Staff and Thank You!! Finn is doing great and on his way to being our energetic, happy boy again!! We Love VCA!!!!!!!!

From the moment I made the first call through our dog's surgery and recovery, everyone at Aurora…read morewas fantastic. The receptionists, vet techs, doctors--all wonderful--professional, warm, welcoming--and all took the time to carefully explain every part of the process, from the first appointment, diagnosis, surgery, recovery, financing, etc. Dr. Peacock is everything you'd want your vet (or your own doctor) to be. He is a highly experienced surgeon--and doctors at that level often lack the "bedside manner" so crucial to clear communication and a healthy doctor/patient/patient's family relationship. Dr. Peacock dispelled all those concerns the moment he walked in the room. He is warm and down to earth. He was so helpful--examining our dog, explaining the issue and appropriate procedure--and answering all of our questions (some of which we likely asked more than once) with patience, kindness, and candor. I can't express enough how positive the entire experience was. Every single person made us feel comfortable, confident in our dog's care, and welcome. And our dog is good as new (so to speak!) Thank you, everyone at Aurora!

I just adopted Daisy from PAWS Chicago and quickly learned she was a picky princess. Knowing she…read morehad to grow quickly as she had a litter of puppies at only 11 months old, I was happy to spoil her. The kibble the shelter provided remained untouched for three meals in a row, and mixing in wet food meant she was picking out just the wet food. I also tried to start training her with treats I got at PetCo but she ignored the treats, and I began to think she wasn't food motivated. Since I'm a new pet owner, I was hoping there was a pet shop close to home in Andersonville and I came across Jameson Loves Danger. I came in and the guy at the counter helped me navigate the dog food options after I explained Daisy does not like dry food. I found some dry food toppers Daisy absolutely loves (Stella and Chewys meal mixers and Stella's Stew). Daisy at her whole bowl including the kibble! She didn't like the bacon flavored treat but was glad to hear of their 100% guarantee which meant I could exchange the treat for something else. We tried a few samples and the recommended freeze dried chicken (VitalEssentials) was a home run. Daisy is definitely food motivated now! I went ahead and booked a grooming appointment but recommend making them in advance since the earliest available was 3 weeks out. She also looks really cute in her new collar. I know she is getting a new toy from her next time since she wants already going crazy at some of the toys just walking by them in the store. I will definitely be back to spoil this perfect baby! Such a neighborhood gem.

I have always enjoyed visiting Jameson Loves Danger. They have a lovely variety of pet supplies…read morewith knowledgeable staff to answer questions. Even non-pet owners looking for gifts for their friends can find some cute ideas here. I am especially partial to the Chicago flag collars and leashes.

We purchase Born Free food for our dog, and I used to get it elsewhere - then, that store started…read morephasing it out. Found a few places in Naperville, but the cost was SO.MUCH.HIGHER. than what I had been paying for our normal 24# bag. I special ordered it from another store near my home, but honestly, it's a pain to do that whenever I need food for the dang animal. We were about to run out, I missed that store's weekly order deadline, so I decided I had to drive somewhere to get it - well, my virtue of an errant scroll-down on my phone, I saw that Happy Hounds carried our food! WHAT?!??! I LIVE SO CLOSE! I went, and said, "give me the biggest bag you have of Born Free Chicken & Turkey!" The gentleman rang me up, and the total was a few dollars more than I am used to, but well worth the convenience. WELL - was I wrong! I had just purchased a 40# bag for right near the same price point I had been paying for a 24#! Now, I know, bulk purchasing is more economical, blah blah blah, but really, it was a deal and Happy Hounds is now the only place I will go for my dog food. They even carried it out to my car, which was so very kind. Thank you, thank you! My only regret is that I JUST found this place!

Great groomers at a reasonable price. Knowledgable staff regarding nutrition and treats. Check them…read moreout