Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!…read more EJ runs a first class business. I used her for my first time for a 3 week international trip. I was a bit neurotic and asked that she e-mail me every other day so I could relax while on my dream vacation which she did. My babies and vacation were both perfect and I've since used the services of Smooth Pooch four more times. I am so delighted and relieved to find someone who cares for my kitties as much as I do when I'm out of town. EJ is 100% reliable and has a beautiful way in which she interacts with animals. I highly recommend Smooth Pooch!

Smooth Pooch was my holiday gift!! EJ came to the rescue a couple of times when we needed to be…read moreout of town or were delayed getting back in town! With 3 dogs and an aquarium, it isn't always easy to find someone you can trust let alone afford. The dogs loved her immediately and she took the extra mile with them to make sure they were taken care of satisfactorily. I would recommend her to anyone. I will definitely continue to count on her services.

Sue from Perfect Manners Dog training was amazing highly recommend . I have been able to use the…read moreskills Sue helped us with our 5 month old puppy and it has made a world of difference with walking, nipping, and jumping looking forward to our next lesson.

Sue came to our house and talked us through training our new puppy. It was a very valuable…read moreexperience and we got so much out of it. Great strategies for reducing pulling on the leash and reinforcing listening behaviors and discouraging behaviors we want to avoid. We saw so much progress in such a short time and would definitely recommend her!

Hound Town is fabulous! I hate to leave my dogs when I go on vacation because it's so hard to…read moreleave my babies, but I completely trust Samantha. She cares for my babies as if they were her own. I also love the homey feel of the place. My dogs aren't crated. It's like leaving them at home. Great boarding experience every time.

Samantha is the absolute best! I met her a year and a half ago and I've been using her for boarding…read moreservices since. She was the foster mom to the pup that I eventually adopted. Samantha is a true animal lover and I'm always confident she's giving the best care to my pup when I drop her off. I rely on Samantha about 4 times a year for boarding services and she's extremely flexible with scheduling. I love that she boards from her home and my pup is always excited to see Samantha when I drop her off.

Steven has been our dog walker for over 4 years. He has been great and is super reliable, which is…read morekey for my wife and I. Ella (our golden retriever) has also had a few medical issues and he has been really helpful and accommodating as she recovered from surgery. Steven is also usually available if we have an evening or weekend conflict and need some last minute help with our dog. Would definitely recommend him for other dog owners in the south loop!

Steven has been taking care of our two Dobermans for over 5 years. He has been amazing, especially…read moresince one of our dogs is high-strung and the other is rather lazy so it's always an adventure walking the two of them! We have used Steven for weekday and weekend walks and occasional in-home overnight stays with our pups and he has always been great. Very easy and prompt communication, and fair pricing. Would definitely recommend Steven!

THIS IS A TOP NOTCH SERVICE!! I wish I could give her 10…read morestars!!!!! Kiki's Park Pals is a dog-walking/boarding/sitting service. Kristine Ellis is the owner and she is AWESOME!!!! Kristine runs her business out of her home and provides the best TLC for her 4-legged clients. I was referred to her by a friend when I needed to find a place for my dog to stay for a weekend when I was going out of town. I gave her a call, and we set up a time for her to come over and meet my dog. They hit it off instantly. When you meet her (or even just talk to her), you can tell how much loves animals. She even offered to pick up my dog and drop him off at no extra charge, which helped me TREMENDOUSLY! Kristine will take care of your dog in her home just like you would do in yours - maybe better b/c she will give them home-cooked meals!! My dog, Beasley, absolutely loves her. Whenever he stays with Kristine he comes home happy and exhausted! Beasley and I recently moved to Atlanta, and I wanted to take Kristine with me b/c it is so hard to find a place that I can feel so comfortable leaving Beasley when I travel. I would recommend her to any and everyone. Check out the website for a full list of services!!

Kristine was recommended to us by a friend about 1.5 years ago when we first got our dog. She…read moreconnected us with Darius, who works with her and he has been great! He has a very calm demeanor and is very dependable. He has NEVER missed a day and leaves notes every day to let us know how the walk was. The thing I really like about this company is that they are flexible with the days/times of walks. We only need our dog walked when my husband is out of town, so we just text Darius to let him know and he is flexible when we need to change the time. He has even helped us out of a bind a couple of times when we had an emergency and couldn't get home and a couple of times on a Saturday when something came up.

If you're new to the area and looking for a safe, loving place to board your dog or drop them off…read morefor daycare--or if you've lived here for a while and are just searching for a spot you can truly trust--Just Like Home for Paws is it. I've been bringing my dog here for over three years, and they feel like family. From day one, I've had complete trust in them when it comes to my dog's health, safety, and happiness. The team is warm, attentive, and clearly loves every single pup that walks through the door. One of my favorite parts? Every single time we're in the car heading there, my dog knows exactly where we're going and starts getting so excited. Tail wagging, nose to the window--it's clear how much he loves it there. I can't say enough good things about this place. It gives me total peace of mind knowing my dog is being cared for like one of their own. If you're considering doggy daycare or boarding, I highly recommend Just Like Home for Paws. They're everything you could want in a second home for your dog.

I am so grateful we found Just Like Home 4 Paws! After a bad experience with a previous facility, I…read morewas on the hunt for a place my dog would feel safe and happy. The facility is welcoming, cozy and clean. I love that it's female owned and family operated! I was very anxious about boarding Sherlock over Christmas because he suffers separation anxiety, but after seeing the daily photos and videos my mind was completely put at ease. Sherlock looked like he was having a great time and it was clear he was being well cared for and getting lots of love & attention! Now I can go on vacation with no worries knowing that Sherlock is in great hands. He now goes to doggie day care weekly. And even though it's only been couple weeks, I can already see an improvement in his separation anxiety. I would highly recommend JLH4P to anyone looking for doggie daycare/boarding!

If I could give 6 stars I would... You can tell Theo cares about each and every dog she sees. She…read moregives updates on water drinking, pee, and poo, so you know exactly how your dog is feeling when you get home. I especially love the professional quality picture she sends me from every walk! I happened to return from work one day as they were returning from their walk, and was overjoyed to see the way they behaved together. My 5 month old pup is usually a disobedient rascal, but he has become more well behaved with Theo's "working walks." He came home and slept for 4 hours. If you are concerned with lazy dog walkers, or mean dog walkers, look no further. Theo is right for you.

Theo is great with my dog. She is reliable and considerate, and communicates clearly. I love that…read moreshe sends me pictures of my dog when she walks him.

Eight years ago when I use this company for training for my German Shepherd, this company was…read moreamazing. After Covid, he needed a refresher and my experience with them was horrible. He did not change it all in his behavior and they kept him in a cage and he rubbed his nose trying to get out so it was raw when I picked him up. I can no longer recommend this company. I don't know what happened. The owner was a great guy and a great trainer, but I don't know what happened to them now.

AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!…read more My dog who just turned 2 died under their care after only 5 days. She was enrolled in their board and train program. She died with a temperature of 109!!! A necropsy proved she was in perfect health.