Monika transformed my 2 year old German Shepherd buddy with her two week training course. Honestly…read morecan't believe how well he's responding and listening to commands. Asking Monika for help was the best decision I've ever made. Highly recommend - it was worth every penny

Leaving a great review here for Monika because we just had an excellent conversation about my dog…read more She made the time to discuss my 10 year old Pit Bull's current behavioral status regarding potty training in detail. It's clear her advice comes from experience in training as well as her knowledge on health and diet. I will definitely schedule training and would recommend her in a heartbeat.

Debbie & I met Stu while walking our newly adopted two year old dog Daisy in Sunset Park. We…read moreobserved him working with a man and his dog and stayed to watch the class. It was remarkable how well this dog responded to his owner and how confident both dog and owner were. We asked Stu if he would work with us while we were in town for a few weeks and he agreed. He assured us we'd need to work hard to achieve results and we have. Our Daisy has gone from a timid rescue from a backyard breeder to a self confident happy go lucky pup. She looks forward to her classwork with us too! If you're looking for a good instructor for your family and dog, look no further!

After spending years going through trainer after trainer and pouring thousands of dollars into…read moretraining classes, we finally found something that actually works. Stu has been a complete game-changer for our German Shepherd, Nova. We all know taking the time to practice and train each day can be tough- which was honestly what my husband and I struggled with most- but Stu holds you accountable. He consistently follows up to see what's working and what needs improvement. Each session, he challenges both you and your dog in real-life scenarios (trains, sirens, bells, whistles, grooming tools, skateboarders, kids baseball/football games, strollers, men with hats, kids with backpacks- YOU NAME IT!) which has made all the difference. He also brings his own dog to training sessions from day one--something we'd never experienced before. Because Nova was extremely reactive to other dogs, having a calm, well-trained dog present right off the bat was crucial. It allowed her to learn how to stay composed and focused in a controlled environment, and the progress we saw from this alone was incredible. In addition to having his dog present in every session, he also offers group classes most Sundays. This gives us the chance to work in close proximity to multiple dogs and put our training into real practice. This consistent exposure has been essential for Nova's progress--and is truly an opportunity you won't find elsewhere. Stu doesn't rely on treat training like so many others. He focuses on helping you build respect with your dog, which truly is the only way to achieve long-lasting results. The transformation we've seen is unbelievable. Before working with Stu, my confidence walking our high-energy German Shepherd was shaky at best. The second another dog came into sight, panic kicked in. Now, I can walk her calmly (sometimes even with a stroller!) and feel totally at ease, knowing she won't pull me into traffic or react to other dogs. Don't waste another minute--or another dollar--searching for a dog trainer. Stu is your guy. Absolutely recommend!

I found this service through a mom group I'm on through Facebook . Melissa Parker came highly…read morerecommended through multiple moms in this group so I decided to give it a try with my new puppy that was driving me crazy , She is tbe "dog whisperer " of the north shore. She's incredibly knowledgeable and patient. She taught me how to continue my puppy's training to ensure success . She's incredibly likeable and made me feel at ease leaving my dog with her . Highly recommend her to anyone any everyone

Parker came highly recommended to me as a first-time puppy owner. She came to our home once a week…read moreand worked with Charlie on the basics - sit, down, leave it, recall, down on the mat, find it, check-in with "mommy" when distracted on a walk. For the last of our six sessions we met at a dog-friendly store to show Charlie how to behave in public places. After each session Parker followed up with an emailed outline of what we'd covered and links answering questions that had come up. Parker has a natural rapport with Charlie and he adores her. She's consistently firm with him while taking into account his limitations ("He's a puppy!" she reminded me.) Parker's knowledge, experience and friendliness make her ideally suited for coaching canines and their owners. We're lucky to have found her and we hope to see her again!

Katya is amazing! We have been using her for the last few years to watch our four cats. We receive…read morevideos and pics of our kitties. Our cats are happy, fed, and played with. She's very easy to communicate with and she's always happy to help. I highly recommend her!

Kat is amazing. Very accommodating. She takes care of my pup. I would highly recommend 10/10! Thank…read moreyou for all of your help for my lil guy!

We have used Snappy! Pet Services many times and Marius is amazing…read more We left our beloved Ripley (Corgi and they rule) and he was gracious enough to take watch our Gecko Nigel as well when we were away for 2 weeks this summer. The photos and video updates were great and it kept us connected to her and him. We also have brought our fur baby over for a couple hours during the week and weekend, (which she loves), for some quality socialization and she loved that as well. She looks forward to her Wolf Pack. He is our goto person for our dog. He should be your as well.

Marius is excellent at what he does. He's extremely nice and possesses great customer service…read moreskills. He's very accommodating - has made himself available for last-minute visits both on weekdays and weekends when we've had to go out of town. He has also provided us with some great professional photography of our pet as a Christmas present :). Our dog completely adores him! She gets taken out on nice walks around the neighborhood three times per week. She has started walking on a leash better after we told Marius she has had some issues with pulling in the past. She seems very happy when we get home on the days that he walks her. I absolutely recommend Snappy Pet Services!

My fiancé and I started with Marnie in September. We adopted a dog that was aggressive towards…read moredogs, our cat, and my partner. We were very fearful we would need to give up the dog for everyone's safety. Marnie was a literal miracle worker. She came to our home AND did work with our dog at her home. Marnie helped to make her into a more confident and safe pet. She is a completely different dog. She is able to be around other dogs and play, other humans and give love, and most amazing be around the cat and not bat an eye. All of this was achieved without any corrective therapy like shock or prong collars. Marnie was a god sent and I would recommend her to anyone with a dog. Regardless of how good or "bad" the dog is. She will help you to communicate and build everyone's confidence so that everyone is safe and happy.

We cannot recommend Marnie enough. Her years of experience and depth of understanding of dog…read morebehaviors sets her well apart from other dogs trainers we've had. One thing was clear from the start: Marnie loves dogs and understands them. The first time she came to our home, Jasper immediately took to her, and she to him. Jasper came to us through a shelter, a very sweet, high energy, 1 year old Australian cattle mix. He was smart and eager to please in some ways but pulled hard on walks and, after we had him for several months, became leash reactive and aggressive . We tried two different dog trainers, both highly recommended, but made little progress. From our first in-home lesson, it was clear that Marnie has a depth of understanding of dogs and how to work with them that we had not seen before. She has helped with us to understand the roots of Jasper's negative behaviors, how to help him feel secure, and how to recognize and avoid trouble with aggressive behavior He has improved so much in reactivity and aggression and generally in being more responsive. He's much better at walking without pulling and getting along with others at the dog park. Marni also does both day care and boarding at her home which is surrounded by an acre yard that is totally dedicated to dogs. She gives private lessons there too. With Jasper in among other dogs, Marnie showed us how to "read" his behavior and reactions to the other dogs and how to intervene with firmness and kindness. He loves going to her place and comes back home happy and even better behaved. We cannot recommend Marnie highly enough!

Five stars all the way!…read more We were babysitting our daughter's rescue dog, Ellie, while daughter and s-i-l went on vacation. They had recently moved to the Chicago area. We wanted Ellie to become comfortable at Bark University so the kids would have a safe, reliable place to leave her occasionally with their busy schedules. This place is filled with people who genuinely care about dogs--from Candy, the owner, to Dahlia and the rest of the wonderful team. Ellie was understandably scared at first. She had been a street dog and had difficult experiences in her past. The staff took their time introducing her to different dogs, carefully figuring out which personalities she was most comfortable with. I was so impressed by the amount of love, patience, care, and attention they gave her. Ellie did incredibly well. What surprised us even more was the difference we began noticing outside of daycare. Even though she was only going once a week for a few hours, she became noticeably calmer when seeing other dogs on our walks. Normally, she would bark at them, but she has been doing so much better. The prices are also extremely reasonable--$30 for a half day and $40 for a full day. I especially love that on longer days they feed the dogs and have the dogs take a one-hour nap/rest break from 12-1. Bark University is truly a gem of a place.

My daughter has a dog that is bordering on crazy and she often brought him there overnight (before…read morethey relocated to a different state). My daughter had made arrangements and I picked up her dog from there a couple of times. They appear to be a great organization and are very good with animals. My daughter definitely had confidence in leaving her dog there overnight, especially during trips. I can't provide any info on the cost, however. Note: her dog was ferrel for a very long time so he can be a bit difficult to handle at times. That was not a problem with her dog at that location. They treated my daughter and dog very well.

Love this place, best groomers and most friendly staff. I would recommend any of the groomers hereread more

I am new to the area and the owner Sam performed the grooming service. I have to express my dog has…read morenever looked better and so impressed. I rarely leave reviews and want others to experience the extraordinary service I did. I feel so much better now that I found a great groomer.