We love working with Connie and Ship! They do an excellent job explaining the process of training…read moreand how it's always a work in progress, as well as training us humans. Not only are they there for hands on training with Enzo, but they are also training us. Teaching us the importance of timing and having your dog trust you. We learn valuable insight and tips on how to continue actively training Enzo to have him the be the best dog for us. We never feel like customers/clients to them. They treat Enzo, and us, like we are family. They genuinely care about dogs and always love to see the progress Enzo makes week to week. Enzo is a very smart breed of dog and it is definitely showing thanks to them! Would definitely recommend

From the owner: K9 Karma is more than a team of highly skilled trainers, incredible support staff and well…read morerespected peers. K9 Karma is an innovative mindset offering in-home training personalized for YOUR lifestyle! Real Life Training ~ for results that last for life!

Very happy place to train your dog. My golden retriever…read moreloves her agility and nosework classes taught there. Classes taught at a variety of times to suite many needs. Stone City has been an institution in New Lenox for many years.

Wish we had this close to us...came here for a Therapy Dog test. Seems like a fun place to do…read moretraining and agility with your best buddy!

Buyer beware - contract forfeits any recourse if they don't perform to your standards. If the…read moretraining sounds too good to be true it probably is. Watch out for the word compulsion because it means forcing the dog to do something (aka punishment). Tony says he was trained by world renowned dog trainer Dr. Helmut Raiser who's RSV2000 kennel club is currently under review from being expelled from the VDH (German Kennel Club). Dr. Raiser has published many books but is formally trained in dentistry - dog training was a hobby that he turned into a career. I am not aware of any formal schooling that Tony has had. Tony will throw a bunch of fancy terms and accomplishments but never provided me with any of the documentation - he was on Oprah and consulted with Michael Vick's dogs. Couldn't find anything to back that up from my research. If you care for your dog, please don't sign a contract that releases someone from gross negligence with your dog. I hope no one has to see what I had to see and have to lose their dog.

From the owner: We offer and innovative and interactive personalized dog training program that teaches YOU how to…read moretrain you dog and maintain the results. Our programs offer "at your home" private classes, group classes, board & train and lifetime guarantee along with access to any of our group classes for as long as you choose to participate.

Waste of $2,000. After a few sessions it was apparent that this service was not going to be…read morehelpful. The training sessions were very generic and we did not feel like any progress was being made with our dog. We did not reach out for further sessions after the first few but circled back after a few months hoping for a different experience. After booking an appointment we were notified that the only trainer for this company in our area was leaving the business. Now we have spent $2,000 for a lifetime trainer that we can no longer use. We have reached out to corporate for assistance but no one will respond to us. Overall I would not recommend this company unless you are looking for basic training. I do not think all behavioralist trainers are created equal and this company is not providing a true behaviorist trainer. Certifications don't necessarily translate to quality. Couple that with poor customer service and you have what appears to be a money grab from customers that are genuinely looking for help in a time of need.

Our lives have completely changed since we hired Vicky from Bark busters! Mac was a hyper puppy who…read morewanted 24 hour attention from us and if he didn't get his way he wasn't a good boy. Vicky has opened our eyes to the reasons why he acts the way he does and showed us the techniques to use to correct him. We look forward to having Vicky come over and so does Mac. We thought he was just going to be one of those dogs that never learns, but Vicky has changed that forever. If your looking for a great trainer, someone with patience, someone who loves their job, and just an overall great person you have to hire Vicky! We love Mac even more now than we did before because of the good boy he turned out to be and we owe it all to her.

Our experience, and our dogs experiences, have been amazing. K9 always goes above and beyond... the…read moreamazing staff, the training and certification of all staff, the programs and services offered, and how they focus on a safe and engaging environment

I can't say enough good things about K9 Tailshakers in Frankfort!!! They are absolutely…read moreincredible. Every time you walk in the door, you are greeted with a huge smile. Our dog has been boarded there several times and this last time they went above and beyond my expectations. They treated our dog like she was one of their own, went out of their way to make her feel comfortable and not miss home so much. The ENTIRE staff are so great and all deserve a top notch recommendation. The owner Jan, went above and beyond to make our girls stay a happy one. I would HIGHLY recommend this place for daycare/boarding/training, they are the best you will find. Great job K9 Tailshakers, you outdid yourselves. Thank you from the bottom of our heart and Emmie's too!!!! We are so grateful.

Our one year old American Staffordshire/Pitbull mix completed her first full day of "daycare"…read moretraining, a drop off program offered that provides training throughout the day. Our family is amazed at ONE day of training being so effective! As a puppy, she is rambunctious and full of energy, and as a breed she is stubborn and incredibly strong - we are very pleased with how one day of training has improved some basic skills such as sit, heel, stay, etc. while supporting basic skills like not jumping up. Looking forward to seeing her ongoing progress and working with the K9 Guardians team!

I have only used the boarding services with K9 Guardians twice and we won't be back…read more I honestly thought the first time was fine, I have two dogs a husky and German shepherd and I know they can be a lot to deal with at times being high energy working breeds. Yesterday was the second time I picked my dogs up after a 4 day stay. My husky had speckles of urine all over his white face and down his chest. My shepherds fur was all crusty on his stomach, as if he'd been lying in urine and had feces in the fur around his butt. They both stunk and felt grimy to the touch..these are show dogs and I am a professional groomer, meaning I normally bathe them every 2 weeks, so for them to come home like this after 4 days, I was disgusted. I check over both dogs once we were home and both had a dry nose and deeper red gums that were very dry, indicating dehydration. They went straight for the water and drank about a bowl each. They make you pay before getting your pet, if I would've seen them I wouldn't have paid for such poor service. This bordered on animal abuse and I won't be leaving my pets in their care, or lack there of, again! Just to note: Before my dogs stayed the first time I asked for a tour so they showed me the back kennel area and dog run section. The "day camp" dogs are in VERY small kennels (maybe 3x3 I'm not sure) and they keep their prong collars on them while kenneled. This to me is a safety hazard but I'm not certain if boarders are handled the same way. Boarders are in larger kennels I think 6x6 or 6x9 but the runs are just large enough for them to pee and move around some. Outside of that pets are not exercised, unless you pay an additional $50 a day for training... and thats supposed to be 15 minutes of training an hour....Not a walk or actually exercise activity

This women is a horrible person! Beware! This women claimed…read moreshe was a professional dog trainer. . She asked us for all the money upfront. $1600. We were very desperate for help with our rescue GSD. She told us she was the answer to all our dog related issues.. We bought her story and hired her. Hired her. She showed up at our house and cut up 12 hotdogs and 3 blocks of cheese. Tossed bits at our dog until she was physically ill. Stephanie/Stevie Ohlund/McDonald. (She sitches up her names) She never showed up again. Excuse after excuse. Fighting with her boyfriend, stuck in snow, car broke down, no gas $ you name it! It all happened to her. I started doing research on her and actually got in touch with many of her other victims. There are dozens & dozens since January 2019. She changes her business name constantly. Please be careful of this women!!

I filed a New Lenox Police Department (NLPD) report after Stephanie McDonald returned our dog after…read morea 10 day stay in terrible condition. - He was soaking wet when it was below zero. - His weight feel from 11 pounds to 9.5 pounds - He cowered in the corner of the room - He could not jump up on the couch - He had a scrape on his nose - She said she lost his food - She retuned him a day late because she "with a sick dog" - Hours before return text "forgot my phone" Vet said it will take weeks to recover. If you had a similar experience, report it to the NLPD (non emergency line) at (815) 485-2500. Attached are pictures of her state ID, Castro's nose, series of text messages. It seems that after my post many others reported similar stories and criminal charges will be filed.