I've been working with Jim for 8+ years in three different locations. I'd follow him to the end of…read morethe Earth for his agility classes. His kindness, enthusiasm, knowledge, humor, and love for my dogs is evident in every class. I hate driving more than most things in life and happily schlep half an hour each way to get to class. My dogs start whining and wiggling with excitement half a mile away and make a beeline for Jim as soon as we walk in the door, much to the dismay of his jealous dogs. If you can get a spot in one of Jim's classes, I highly recommend it.

I have been taking agility classes with Jim Bahr for over 8 years & followed him to Rex's when…read moreopened a few years ago. The facility is very nice with great climate control. For agility, the turf is one of the best in the area. As an instructor, Jim has helped me train my 1st agility dog (Tully who is on the right) since 2018. Tully has earned multiple championships & Jim has supported us from afar at many competitions. Now, he is helping me train our border collie (Kinja on left). Jim does a great job supporting & encouraging me even when I get frustrated during class. I recommend him & the facility.

My dog is a 2.5 year old rescue and needed help with leash pulling and jumping up on people…read more Sophie understands what each individual dog needs, and is able to teach you and your dog in a kind and patient way. Sophie was so easy to work with and made our training sessions something that we looked forward to. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

We used Sophie again, now for our second puppy and she is absolutely brilliant (nod to her British…read moreheritage)! 10/10 highly recommend! She really knows what she's talking about and even makes it fun. Not even a snowstorm that dumped 10 inches stopped her from coming either.

Experience This is a great location in Evanston, and I'm…read morewriting from the perspective of a dog owner who's been a client for about 90 days. Parking: Finding parking can be a bit of a challenge since spaces are limited, but there are usually a few spots available in the alley closest to the building. Experience: I'd encourage new clients to assess their experience over time try a few overnight stays to see how your dog responds when they come home. During our 90 days, my pup was bitten during day play by another dog that was playing a little too rough. I'm not sure how that happened if play is supervised, but once staff noticed, they cleaned and treated the wound with ointment. After overnight stays, my dog often came home with an upset stomach (vomiting or diarrhea) by the next day. After our most recent stay, he developed a dry cough a few days later, which he didn't have before drop-off. I emailed the facility (using the address listed on Google) on October 10th to share these concerns, but unfortunately never received a response. But an email was sent October 24th as an all blast email to all clients. Communication: Transparency and communication are really important to me, and the lack of follow-up was disappointing. Because of that, I've decided not to return. Staff: Walter is great very friendly and helpful. As is Lisa who handles meet and greets but really was kind. My pup is high-energy, and after day play he always comes home ready to eat and relax, which I appreciated. Final Thoughts: If you decide to try this location, don't feel pressured to sign up for their weekly enrollment plan. Even after expressing that I wasn't interested, I was asked about it several times during drop-offs and pick-ups. Overall, there are some positives here, but communication, supervision, and follow-up could be improved.

From the owner: Dogtopia of Downtown Evanston is the leading destination for dog daycare, boarding and spa…read moreservices. Our mission is to make sure your four-legged family members are kept safe and have a fun time when they are at our modern, open-play facility.

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.

We love YDG! The staff are great and they treat you and your dog like family! We use the play…read moreschool every week and we also use the grooming services- both excellent!

Amazing. Met Mike for 1 hr and he seemed to have already figured out how to train Chilli. Provided…read moregreat suggestions / clear explanations and then demonstrated it. Could see the tactics working and saw improvement in his behavior.

Tina is by far the best trainer ! We had gone too three trainers before her , & nobody could help…read moreus . We started seeing results with our dog immediately with Tina . & we have a very high strung dog . We are very grateful too her & cant wait too start another session in the new year!

I have a little Maltese that has been extremely spoiled since I got him. Tina came to our home and…read morewent over everything we needed help on and worked with our dog one on one. She was extremely warm, professional and attentive! I notice a difference in my dog just within the next day! I look forward to our next session and cannot recommend Tina enough!!

Sabrielle and her staff truly understand and care about dogs. I have a very special little dog who…read moreneeds a lot of training and attention to help overcome her behavioral challenges and they not only understood what to do immediately, we've been making steady progress since we first met everyone. The convenient Wheaton location of the facility is great for daycare and they also allow for half-day daycare too. Very flexible scheduling. When I pick my dog up, I can tell that she's received personalized attention from the staff and that she has been well cared for. Often she's been able to work one-on-one with a staff member for nearly all of her half-day session. We also attend the group classes which are incredibly unique and let my dog build up practice interacting with other dogs in a way that reinforce new, good behaviors. My neighbors are thrilled with the progress almost as much as I am - my dog no longer automatically barks at everyone outside now and is able to make new friends. The in home training we did originally was incredibly valuable to get us started on the right foot. We need to do that again very soon! Is it the least expensive daycare and/or training in the area? No. But it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. When I leave my dog in the care of The Canine's Voice I know that she's going to be safe, loved, and will learn a few things while she's there. The classes are incredibly valuable too. The results speak for themselves.

We've only ever rescued older herding dogs, so we decided to get a 10-11mo…read more.. Sabrielle helped us greatly in the process giving us tools to tame the little maniac. She had plenty of tips and techniques and it was nice having her visit the home for the sessions to see how he is in that environment. After several mixed purpose sessions I feel like we're on the path to success, maybe. We hope .

For what I was seeking -- a decent selection of cat food -- PetSmart delivered…read more But I was disturbed by the sad-looking birds in cages. There are reasons why animal rights groups are urging this company to stop selling small mammals, birds and reptiles. I was also taken aback at the grim, spartan metal cages in which the rescue cats available for adoption were sleeping. I saw no cat beds or blankets in there at the time. If you want to do a good thing, adopt a cat from here. They're supplied by a shelter which does euthanize for space, so they're at risk. If PetSmart wanted to do a good thing, it could stop selling small animals. The only reason it doesn't sell cats and dogs from unscrupulous breeders is because Illinois passed a law banning that practice. https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/take-action/tell-petsmart-and-petco-to-end-animal-sales/

#petsmartevanston #chicagodogtraining #taramiksik #theroguecanine…read more I had an excellent experience with the Best dog training in Chicagoland that is knowledgeable and affordable at #petsmartevanston with Tara Miksik #theroguecanine