Wendy is the dog whisperer. This is our 6th dog that we are training with Wendy. Actually the…read moreadults get more training!! 500 stars!!

I'm training my 3rd dachshund in Wendy's classes and I can't say enough good about my experience. I…read morenotice a lot of (most) people don't bother to train their small dogs, and because of this, small dogs tend to have a bad reputation. Not mine! The puppy class is a great start to socialize your pup with other dogs and new people in a safe and controlled setting. You learn techniques to manage all sorts of situations and set the stage for good behavior. The obedience classes give you the knowledge and tools you need to train your dog to behave well in any situation. A well-behaved dog can go practically anywhere and will always be welcomed back!

Andrea is the first caretaker that my eleven year old Sheltie Stanley has taken to. Stanley does…read morenot trust many people as I rescued him from an abusive situation. Andrea is my go to and has always come through I travel (business or leisure), Stanley has hip and other aging issues. Andrea has been a blessing in her care and companionship for Stanley in his old age. I can't recommend her enough. A true professional.

I have been taking my 185 -pound English Mastiff to Pack Life for almost 9 years now and realized…read morethat I have never taken the time to review Sean and his team. My Alfred loathes cages and was territorial as a pup, but Sean and his team's calm demeanor and wizard ability to create a safe space has seen us through to his now senior-y years. Cage free, open plan, I love that they divide the dogs by temperament as well as size, as my boy is huge, but he's virtually inert. The other low-energy beasts of all sizes have their own hang-out where they can avoid the hyperactive youngsters in relative peace. Day-long "recess" can always bring nicks and scratches, not unlike kids scraping their knee on the playground--Sean's staff never fails to give updates, treat minor scratches from free play time with appropriate remedies and responsible measures, and are so consistent and loving with their straight forward approach. Boarding is a super simple process, and they always have him smelling like roses by the time I come pick him up. The staff is gentle yet firm, and they are clearly well versed in coping with a variety of personalities. Alfie comes back and is wiped out from the outdoor/indoor play, a true testament to his getting the exercise he needs. Huge shout out to Sean and his team for years of amazing service!

The staff loves the dogs like their own. I feel comfortable leaving my dog there for long days and…read moreknow she will come home happy and exhausted. Great, affordable daycare!

Jesse from Canine Perspective is BEST dog trainer for reactivity, aggression, off leash walking,…read moreand heeling. Thank you Canine team for all you do! All of us that own aggressive dogs appreciate you more than you know.

Wonderful experience with Jesse and his team. Excellent structured dog service, highly recommend…read more He helped my very anxious dog overcome his fears and my dog adjusted beautifully! Thank you!

We have been uniquely lucky with our amazing Am Bull dog/pointer mix. Ever since Morgan trained him…read more16 years ago for Otto has been a fantastic watch dog, awesome daily walk buddy and now it's our turn to keep him safe and comfortable.

So I have never brought a dog there but I have witnessed how the dogs are treated, like today a dog…read morewas a little bit too excited to get back inside after being left alone in the yard for a bit. To calm down the dog instead of giving a command the man decided to literally swing the dog around by the collar lifting the dog off the ground in doing so. Mind you it was a large breed dog. I would not recommend this place if you are a dog owner

When we started working with Lilli, our pup Lazlo was a handful. He practically tackled guests that…read moreentered our apartment because he couldn't contain his excitement, barked nonstop at noises outside our apartment and pulled on his leash every time we walked him. My partner and I didn't feel confident training him and really didn't know where to start. Although we'd tried to learn some stuff online and taken him to an obedience class, we felt stuck. Working with Lilli gave me the knowledge and confidence to train Lazlo in a way I didn't think was possible! Lilli's kindness, humor and straightforward approach helped us better understand the causes of Lazlo's behavior and work with him on adjusting it. We now have approaches to all the behaviors that used to cause us anxiety and Lazlo is happier than ever. He thrives in the structure we've been able to create and our bond is SO much stronger now. Going to Lilli was the best decision we could've made for Lazlo and ourselves! I went from anxious and uncertain to a confident dog mom ready to tackle anything that pops up!

I completely recommend this dog service!! My dog was super reactive and being a rescue, he didn't…read moreknow any commands. I felt lost and like it was impossible for him to learn anything. However, Lilly was able to show me with the proper skills, he can learn anything. I took the virtual dog lessons with her and really saw a difference in the first lesson alone and he can now do many commands. I can walk around and feel safe about my dog not barking everytime he sees a person. Please let Lilly help grow your bond and trust with your dog! This is a safe space business.

While I wish things had panned out differently, I had an absolutely horrifying experience with…read morePawsome Dogs/Melissa. My experience with Melissa started with a rave review from a friend, and I hired her for 5 lessons (with a referral discount from my friend) and later added 25 minute walks while I was at work Monday through Friday ($70/week). Initially, I was happy with the way she connected with my puppy, however I always had concerns about her communication style and lack of professionalism. [sorry for the long review...scroll to the bottom for the short version] From the start, Melissa was constantly texting me about her other clients, personal life, love life, etc. Melissa offered me discounts and requested all of my payments be made in cash so she wouldn't have to report them through her business. As a new dog mom, I was happy to put my puppy first so that he was getting the care he needed. A few months into my walking and training with Melissa, my roommate decided to have Melissa walk his dog as well. At this point, Melissa notified me that she was letting some of her walking clients go, but was planning on keeping our dogs as she was making $140 most weeks (in cash) from walking them both. She also let me know that she would give me one month's heads up if she was planning on dropping me as a walking client. Living in Chicago, safety is always a concern, and for me, trusting someone with keys to your place is a big deal, and I had informed Melissa I needed at least two weeks notice to be able to find a new walker that connected with my pup. In the most recent months, we noticed from the time stamps on our security system that she was often not even walking the dogs for the full 25 minutes as per our agreements, presumably because she was getting busier in other aspects of her life. Last week, she informed me that she was dropping me as a client effective that week. Forced to scramble together and find new arrangements for my puppy, I let Melissa know that I was disappointed in her lack of professional courtesy. At this point, I have used 4 of my 5 training lessons with Melissa, and I requested that we cut off ties and that she refund me the remaining $50 from the unused lesson. I thought we'd just wash our hands of the experience and move on, but instead, she went on a rampage about how I have no right to make such a request, that I'd be forfeiting my remaining lesson, and that she was going to go and convince my friend that I was being irrational. I was most appalled by her activity on social media following our conversation where she used profanity to describe me as a "crazy lady" for my concerns (screenshots posted in the photos section of this Yelp page). TL; DR? Melissa's lack of professionalism ultimately led me to lose all respect for her business when she broke verbal and written agreements (after I spent thousands of dollars for her services), and then harassed me about it.

We had a great experience with Melissa! We hired her to help us train our puppy, and it was an…read moreoverall very positive experience. We bought a package of 3 sessions, and she came to our condo to work with our dog- sometimes at home but most of the time while out walking in the neighborhood. We needed help with basic training needs as well as helping our dog be a better walker on a busy sidewalk. Melissa is really nice, flexible, communicative, and accommodating. It's easy to work with her, and we were overall very pleased with the experience! Would recommend again for sure.

Best place ever Animal Control was saying my dog was aggressive and I was afraid of them for two…read moreyears they were harassing me. I go here. The trainers worked with my dog for about an hour showed me things to do at home and things they would do. I recome this place to everyone I know.

Jim is an amazing dog trainer... he's affirmative yet caring... My dog showed results after the…read morefirst training session and for the next session showed even more improvement..! These training sessions are worth every penny and I will continue to follow through with a few more sessions to show my dog consistency and so that I can learn along with my dog because it takes two! Jim is encouraging in the involving us as part of the process and send you home with tips to follow through! Highly recommended it!