So happy to have met Sabina after moving into the neighborhood a few years back! We trust her…read moreimplicitly with Duke, our Golden... she's extremely attentive, loving and genuine. Sabina once brought Duke home after a week away. When she left, Duke ran out of the house to walk home with her.... he didn't even look back, the scoundrel! Four paws up for Sabina!

It's so much easier to enjoy time away, when you know your 4 legged buddy is living his best life,…read moreback at home! Sabina Schleiss cares for Wally as if he were her own! From daily updates, photos & videos...I never have to worry if he is safe & happy. She works on his training & manners, so we don't fall backwards. She even does pick up & drop off! He does come home a little spoiled, expecting fur massage, belly rubs & extra walks...but it's totally worth it to know he is getting the royal treatment & hanging with one of his best buds, Bosco!! I highly recommend Sabina & Happy Hound Haven to anyone looking for a caring, careful & convenient dog sitter in the Chicago area!

Positive-reinforcement only classes were not enough for our dog, Matcha. We spent thousands on…read moretraining at Tucker Pups, which she "graduated" from (we have the diploma) and still was reactive to other dogs. They even recommended Prozac, which dulled our dog's personality and didn't address the reactivity. We were feeling out of options until we found Jesse and Canine Perspective. He taught us how to properly use an e-collar, which contrary to misconceptions actually improved our relationship with Matcha, to the point where we are able to have her run off leash in fields, forest preserves, and among other dogs, while feeling confident in her recall.  This is the only place we trust to board and take care of our dogs, as they are the only ones who can provide the structure, discipline, and socialization training our dogs require. The entire crew is awesome with communicating with us and accommodating us during emergencies, and we'll continue supporting them for all our pups.

Do not use Canine Perspective, Inc.  They left a muzzle on my dog without proper supervision for 5…read morestraight days - even at night (while he is alone in his crate), which caused bleeding/blister skin irritation that no one noticed until I removed the muzzle when I picked him up. When I asked for any kind of muzzle breaks, they said no but that NOW staff will monitor his muzzle for skin irritation and rewrap it if needed - which as trained dog carriers they should've done in the first place. After being a client for nearly 1 year, this muzzle incident happened under their watch, and instead of trying to figure something out I was informed that they all of a sudden decided that my dog is "no longer a good fit" at their establishment. The owner Jesse is condescending and hides behind emails that he has the secretary send instead of dealing with any issues himself.  If/when a problem occurs seems they would rather cut you as a client over working out a resolution plan.  (If anyone from Canine Perspective objects to any of the above I am happy to post the emails they sent me that states all of this)

It's been a little over a year since I got kicked out of Shir's group class. My 82lb shepherd mix…read morewas highly reactive and would lose her friggin' mind at the sight of other dogs. We decided that 1:1 training was best and it was the best money I spend in 2023. I can't believe how many compliments I get on my dogs behavior now. And my dog? she's over the moon. She has a bunch of new dog friends in the neighborhood and she even gets to play with some of them off-leash in a nearby field. She trusts me, other people, and other dogs with ease now and she leads with a big cuddly vibe now instead of a nasty bark. Thanks Shir!

We love Another Chance Training!…read more I recently got my puppy and was at a loss as to how to fit her perfectly into my life. Shir has helped us so much - learning to change typical puppy behaviors (nipping, potty training, obedience) into cuddles, listening, and impulse control! Shir has truly helped me learn how smart my puppy is and how great my life can be with her :) We love Another Chance Training and would recommend it to any dog parent, no matter the circumstance! Shir is so adaptable and knowledgeable. Thank you from Eden & Vera!

Five stars for Sarah! Our German Shepherd Husky mix is a very anxious boy with a short trigger…read morethreshold and severe separation anxiety. After consulting with our vet and other trainers, Sarah's name kept coming up as the best for these issues. Even with medication, it's Sarah's patient and easy-to-follow training methods that have made the biggest difference. He's learning to relax, is much more comfortable when I leave, and is overall a much calmer and happier dog. We highly recommend Sarah to anyone dealing with similar challenges!

Sarah has been extremely helpful with our rescue dog Odie's barking issues. We were at our wit's…read moreend with alert barking, attention barking, and barking at guests. Sarah took her time to tailor her approach to Odie's needs, devoting the first session just to building trust with him. After this initial session, she helped us make progress extremely quickly within just a few weekly sessions. She sent helpful follow-up information and is very available and communicative. We have seen a huge decrease in alert barking and attention barking, and although we are still working on the guest barking, we feel like Sarah has given us the tools and support we need to keep making progress.

If you're looking for a wonderful dog sitter, Jerry from Boy Meets Dog is fantastic. I had an…read moreupcoming trip and reached out to Jerry via his website. He was responsive from the beginning and cared to ask many questions about my dog, Ziggy, in order to get to know him. I left Ziggy with Jerry for almost 3 weeks and I had peace of mind that Ziggy was being cared for in the best way. In fact, I think Ziggy was a bit sad to be picked up after his time with Jerry. Would highly recommend Jerry's services and will use him again in the future.

We're so grateful to have found Jerry! He watched our two dogs for a week right after our move to…read moreChicago, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The dogs came back calmer, happier, and clearly well cared for. We weren't worried for a second while we were away -- Jerry was incredibly kind, reliable, and accommodating of all their little quirks and routines. Truly gave us peace of mind during a hectic time, and we're so thankful to have someone we trust with our pups. Highly recommend! Attached Nala getting hugs and Simba being a cutie!!

I have been working with Rachel since last fall. She is wonderful. She's genius at analyzing a dogs…read morebehavior and providing many different potential solutions, seeing what works best. She's really good with the humans too and creates a plan of things implement in everyday training. She also emails an overview that is extremely in depth and descriptive. I'm lucky to have found her for training with my dog. Shes helped my dog so much!

Janice Triptow and her colleague Megan Ores-Uhrich are, in short, awesome. This is more of a…read morereview of Megan's work because I don't know Janice that well since I have Megan has been my point of contact and my pup's trainer. When Janice was in the class, I was super impressed. And, she works with the Chicago Court Case Dog Program...so awesome! Okay, long story? Here goes: I have wanted a dog for a long time. At my friend's graduation party last year, she recommended that I contact Megan. Megan acted as a dog head hunter for my friend. Wait...that reads/sounds bad. Lemme rephrase: Megan hunted a dog down for my frie...wait. Megan searched for a dog for my friend (okay, better). My friend said that Megan would do the same for me and, dang it, she did! Interestingly enough, she found the perfect dog for me the same day that I adopted the most perfect dog for me! Even more interestingly enough, Megan trained the dog that she originally found for me and my dog. ANNNNDDD, my dog and the other dog are now in the same walking group! It's like 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon, but for dogs! In almost serious, I tell that story to point out that Megan is dedicated to connecting people and dogs so that all parties are happy as clams! Oh! Megan is also a great trainer. She is very attentive to the pups and the people. I think dog training is not only about training the dog, but also - and potentially more importantly - it is about training the people. Since we were learning so many skills each class, she gave us homework sheets so that we could practice the way she taught us in class. If we had questions, we could ask her pretty much at any time. She is also amazingly available on email. I mean, I have sent her frantic emails at 12a asking why the hell my dog won't walk, what type of harness goes with what type of dog seatbelt, why does she insist on chewing the wood in the apartment versus the thousands of chewies I bought, so on and so forth, and she has emailed me back within the hour or by 7a the next morning (disclaimer: she might not do that all of the time, but I was impressed when she did it for me). Overall, I heart Megan and Dog Behavior Solutions. I would be lost without them...in fact, I am about to break into song about my heart-ing of these folks and the way they care about dogs...*nods to Robin Thicke, clears throat* I'm lost without you Can't train my dog Why won't she siiiiit? Down when I ask her to....

My husband and I decided to enroll our Shiba Inu at Petco. Our trainer, Ducki was wonderful!! I…read moreappreciate the positive reinforcement methods she embrace and teaching us pet parents how to train our dogs. I have a stubborn breed, so learning how to develop a parent/child bond was very effective. I enjoy Ducki's explanation of the breakdowns on the simplest movements or use of words that we parent do daily without realizing our dogs are observing us. I highly recommend anyone who are looking for a well experienced and knowledgeable trainer to ask for Ducki.

Ducki is wonderful! Would highly recommend to anyone who needs high quality dog training. Her…read moretechnique is effective because she trains owners how to properly train. She aims to strengthen the dog-owner relationship to maximize success. We've used her training techniques at home and on walks and have seen such a huge improvement in our pup, Sammy over the last 12 weeks. She really has a solution for any training issue/question you can think of. Thanks Ducki!

Jeff is so kind and genuinely cares for each dog as if it was his own. We have dropped our doggo…read moreoff for multiple night stays a few times and are very happy with the care he received. A few different places were suggesting that we bring in our dog 2-3 times before he could stay with them. That seemed quite excessive. Jeff recommended once, which is all that was needed. Our dog can be temperamental, but was at ease with Jeff. We are very grateful for Bark Side!

I found Bark Side of the Moon while planning my first trip away from home since 2020. Lil Ricky (my…read moresenior chihuahua) is a special flower, and 2 years of being home with his family made him (and I!) particularly nervous about being separated from his humans and his home. But Jeff at Bark Side made sure Ricky felt safe and cared for. I appreciate that, unlike some doggy daycares, Bark Side has a more mellow, chill vibe, which is perfect for my older, smaller dog. It was clear from pictures and reports that Ricky felt at ease while boarding with Jeff. We will definitely be using Bark Side again and recommend other pet parents check them out!