Wonderful trainers in the group classes! I have had several dogs and attended many classes, but…read morewith Vanessa and Claire I learned such helpful new things each week. I really appreciate learning how to train my dog, rather than forcing her to do things. Both classes were great experiences for both of us.

We had our rescue puppy (a Lab-Shar-pei mix) attend Puppy Kindergarten and later Obedience Training…read moreat Unleashed. Meg and the other trainers do a great job with the dogs and the owners (who in our case were the ones that really need the training). They have a nice set up, small classes and our dog liked it so much that every time I open the door to my car he tries to jump in figuring that we are going back there. Meg offers practical, reasonable advice and it is obvious that all of the staff really care for the animals. Highly recommend for anyone looking for help with their training.

I highly recommend Anything is Pawzible. I did a lot of research after adopting my new pup and…read morechose this place because I appreciated that they offer both dog training as well as behavioral consultations. I started with a virtual behavioral consultation with Yvonne. It was fantastic and really helped, so I immediately signed up for the Basic Pawzibilities class, which was also led by Yvonne. It was a wonderful experience for me and my dog. The facility is super nice, the class size was just right, and Yvonne is a fantastic instructor. My dog learned so much and her overall demeanor has improved dramatically since taking the class. I also think the services provided are offered at an exceptional value. I'm very pleased and will likely sign up for additional programs here in the future.

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!

I'd like to introduce you to my agility dog, a two-year-old deaf and visually impaired catahoula…read morenamed Fleur. We've been enrolled in the agility course at Urban Pooch for the last few months, and in that time, Fleur has gone from scaredy-cat to confident, curious dog. Agility is an amazing activity to get a dog involved in. It bolsters confidence, increases communication, and engages dogs on many levels. I wanted all these things for Fleur and knew, despite her physical challenges, she'd love agility if given the right chance. Fleur cannot hear me call to her, so we must stay visually and energetically connected every time we work together. Her vision is not good, so I have to stick close and always be in her sight-line. I needed a training facility and trainer that would work with us at her level and comfort. Enter Urban Pooch Training Center. Having gone through basic obedience, Fleur and I had already developed our own language, which Jim Bahr from Urban Pooch Training Center immediately understood and helped us deepen. Seeing how we interacted, Jim coached me on how I could best support Fleur on the course, and wow, did she ever need support at first. Fleur's visual impairment means that she is not always able to see an obstacle well enough to understand what's going on in front of her. Dark areas make her nervous. Sudden movements can make her jump. She's a playful, loving goofball, but these challenges left her very scared of most obstacles on the agility course when she first encountered them. I couldn't make soothing or encouraging noises she could hear, so Jim taught me how to encourage her with well-timed treats and clear body direction. The first day, she took one look at a short tunnel (which was more of an arch, really) and decided it was going to eat her. I was worried I'd made a huge mistake -- that agility would only terrify and traumatize her -- but Jim assured us that wasn't the case. We never forced her into or through it, and instead worked on changing her association with it and building her comfort around it. The care and patience with which Jim had us approach each new obstacle means Fleur only ever had positive experiences at Urban Pooch Training Center. If we had pushed Fleur past her comfort level even once, she would have left afraid. Because Jim works with each dog and trainer based on where and who they are, Fleur's gone from a nervous scaredy-cat to a dog who bounds onto the course when it's her turn and can't wait to get to work. Now, if I don't tell her what to do, she runs to loop the tunnels over and over again. They are her favourite obstacle on the course. And because she had an opportunity to develop confidence when she faced her first fear, she knows she can trust us. That we would never ask her to do something that could hurt her. After she conquered the tunnels, Fleur looked on obstacles I expected to terrify her without fear; she runs over A-frames, bounds across dog walks, and leaps onto teeter-totters without hesitation because Jim gave us the tools we needed to develop trust and communication. I can not recommend Urban Pooch enough. The facility is excellent, and the staff is outstanding. They have the knowledge, patience, and passion to help you and your dog reach your training and communication goals.

They cut up my dogs ear and hid it from me. I moved here from Madison, WI a few months ago and was…read morelooking for a new groomer for my elderly Bichon Frise (he's almost 19!) He's usually a very chill dog but as he's gotten older he's become a little more fidgety especially when talking him to new places. When I came to pick him up, the lady at the front desk told me that he had tried to bite the groomer which I was so surprised by because I had never heard of him doing that before over many years of taking him to many different groomers. When we got home, I noticed he was shaking his head a lot but he's usually dramatic after getting a big haircut (somewhat like he's embarrassed by his new look haha) so I thought nothing of it. He has big floppy ears and a few days later I check under it and he has a huge scab. So he was shaking his head in discomfort the whole time because his ear had been cut! I understand that mistakes happen and he's an old dog with a new groomer but the fact that they hid this from me instead of even acknowledging it much less apologizing is extremely disappointing. Besides this, they honestly did a great job with the haircut so I would've come back but covering up injuring my dog is unacceptable.

Frank has been wonderful! We're so glad we found him. We've got two rescued pugs that both have…read morebehavioral issues, and Frank spent three weekend days with us giving us training tips. We've gotten guidance on issues like lunging while on the leash, barking at animals on TV, and jumping and barking when people come over. After spending time with Frank, we felt like we had a plan, which has instilled lots of confidence and motivation in us. We also now board our dogs with Frank when we go out of town for long days or weekends. It's nice to know that they're in someone's home but also around other dogs (Frank's dogs and others that he is boarding), and that they're getting the same training we'd do at home. Frank truly loves dogs, and he's got a clear training philosophy that made sense to us. The first day we met him we could see that he understands dogs and knows exactly what to do to control them. We've been calling him the Dog Whisperer of Rogers Park ever since.

My boyfriend and I adopted a 4- or 5-year-old toy Manchester Terrier from New Leash on Life (a…read morewonderful local rescue organization!) and took him to Frank for some help with minor issues including barking at the door and exhibiting jealousy when we were affectionate with one another. Frank was a wonderful resource. He showed us some training activities to do with Duncan, sometimes demonstrating with Duncan and other times with one of his brood of mostly rescue dogs. We left the training session with a printed handout of training activities and a renewed sense of confidence. I often get compliments on what a well-behaved little dog Duncan is, and I always reply with an enthusiastic referral for Frank. We recently adopted a second dog and we're so grateful that Frank offers a boarding service. It's great to know the pups will be in good hands when we travel to Brooklyn to visit my parents.

I've had 6 dogs over 30 years. 2 before meeting Wendy and Dennis. Currently on dogs 4 5 6…read more 3 thru 5 had classes with Dog Obedience Group. 6 is in class now. 5 is a 10 yr old 91 lb golden mix adopted Aug. 2018. 6 currently in class is my first puppy. Black lab foster Puppy for Paws with a Cause. In 12 months he will go back to be trained as an assistance dog. Even after all this time with multiple dogs Wendy and Dennis teach me something new. You also couldn't ask for more supportive trainers. Wendy and Dennis Thank you

I brought my then two month old dachshund to Wendy DeCarlo's 6 -week class and it was a huge help…read morefor training my young pup. Wendy demonstrated a range of easy, fun exercises to do with your puppy that get them ready for things they will do throughout their lives. They learned to do the basic come, sit, and down, and started learning about walking on a loose leash. The socialisation with the other puppies was indispensable. The prices for the classes are very affordable. Highly recommended.

Very helpful and friendly employees. I was struggling with leash control on my giant dog, and one…read moreof the employees took a moment to help me have better control. Oh, and it's cool in there! We will be back!

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.

Dan is a gem. An absolute gem. You will not find a person who is more committed to your pet or more…read moregracious with his time. We have a particularly troubled 75 lb Mastiff and Dan stuck with us even after she chomped down on his knee! He could double his fee and we would pay it in a heartbeat. What's more, he's just a great person!

Dan has watched my fur cat babies on several occasions, and I am always so amazed at how my cats…read moreare at such ease with him. One of my cats in particular doesn't like many people, but he comes right up for snuggles. His easy going and friendly demeanor allows pets to trust him. I've also seen his meticulous care to detail with schedules and even medication distribution to pets who need it. Also leaves the house cleaner than when I left it;). Definitely would hire him again.

I brought my dog to Chicago Canine Company in Chicago on October 21 2019 When my dog met Prentice…read moreKidd she growled, snarled, lunged, and everything that a fear aggressive dog would do. Prentice said, " I can fix her", and he was right. Prentice Kidd is poetry in motion. He is like Walter Payton was to football or Michael Jordan was to basketball. He is accommodating to my schedual. He is honest in his assessment of my animal as we progress. He is absolutely wonderful with training and breaking dogs out of severe behavior issues. Prentice Kidd is outstanding. I am excited to move forward with my dog and this trainer. Thank you for helping my dog be the best she can be and for me in being the best I can be for my dog.

I've known the owner Prentice Kidd for years. I loved his program and thought he was great. He has…read moregreat knowledge on dog training. I let him train my dog for basic training. I was able to see how he treats people's dog when they leave their dog with him for weeks of training. Once I started to really look at his program I was able to really see his program for what it is. I've seen him not feed people's dogs for days, leave them in their kennels (crying & barking) for 10 hrs at a time. Ive heard him talk about clients in such a disrespectful way. I've seen him be cruel and abusive towards dogs that were left in his care for training. He told me that results is all that matters. I would never let him train anything of mine again.

We loved our experience with Ty and our trainer Kyle. A significant amount of research went into…read morefinding the best option for board and training in the city and we think we found the very best. Their training philosophy is reasonable and effective. It is obvious that they are dog people who are also passionate about the art of training. Our dog has show significant progress in a relatively short period of time. This has been a truly wonderful experience.

My husband and I are absolutely thrilled with Bow Wow Behavioral from short overnight stays with…read moreLee, to the 21days board and train with Ty and Laura. They've done an exceptional job with our Sammy. The staff is not only highly skilled but also genuinely caring, ensuring our dog's well-being and progress every step of the way. Sammy can be very stubborn, and all the staff have been very patient and understanding of Sammy's behavior - knowing how to make adjustments with/in training - something other facilities/trainers lack. Sammy is much more at ease, obedient, and going on walks beautifully (he is also in better shape)! Their philosophy is one that every facility/trainer should uphold. Highly recommend!!! *Thank you, Bow Wow Behavioral!

My partner and I reached out to Megan after realizing that we were in over our head with our…read morenewly-adopted dog Juice, who was having issues with leash reactivity and acclimating to our resident cat. Megan was awesome from the jump - she responded quickly, patiently answered all of our (insane) questions, and showed us different exercises to help Juice learn to stay calm around the kitty. She has remained a fantastic resource through follow-up training and beyond by continuing to answer questions over email. Thanks to all of the insight that Megan gave us into Juice's behavior, continuing to work with our dog has become something we look forward to doing together every day. All of which is to say, Megan is the best and I can't recommend her enough!

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!