Monica is amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and is a fantastic dog trainer. Monica does a great job setting you up for success to continue her training of your dog. She also provides valet service to board your dog, which is very convenient. Her communication is top notch. I highly recommend her! read more

We're so grateful to have found Monica! When we brought home our two-month-old Bernadoodle puppy, Walter, we really wanted to start things off right. Monica came to pick him up for a two-week training stay, and when he came back, he was still the same sweet pup--just a little bigger and so much better behaved. Monica gave us such a strong foundation, and it's made life with Walter joyful (and a lot easier!). On top of training Walter, she gave us thoughtful, practical guidance on how to keep reinforcing those good habits and work with him confidently at home. Not only is he the best-mannered dog on the block, but we also have a trusted place to keep working on new skills and fun tricks. Thank you, Monica, for your care, kindness, and for setting both us and Walter up for success. We can't recommend you highly enough! Worth every cent. read more

I highly recommend Monica for training and boarding! Monica has trained two of my family's dogs and she is awesome! I highly recommend Monica training your new puppy!!! She is firm but kind and I trust her to take care of my dog when on vacation. read more

Monica was amazing with our dog Bandit - he's not an easy dog. Bandit is very loving, but smart and stubborn with a penchant for getting in trouble. He left for training a bull in a china shop and came back to us a changed dog, still his same old goofy self but a version of him we can manage. We have even boarded Bandit with Monica since, and he was so happy to see her. read more

The Fine Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

We couldn't be more impressed with Monica! We adopted a 2 year old golden doodle, Max, who has anxiety that presents around people and makes it difficult for us to host. He's a barker and lacks basic manners. We also have a baby and want to ensure safety between the baby and dog. Max went to board and train with Monica and came back a completely different dog! He has stopped barking, is well mannered, and stays on his bed on command (for hours, which allows us to host!). Some of our good friend's kids are scared of dogs, and we recently hosted them successfully- the kids were so proud! Monica is incredibly professional, friendly, and a true dog whisperer! She shuttles Max back and forth, which makes it so incredibly easy, and she also sent cute videos and pictures to keep us looped on his progress! We highly recommend Monica! read more

The Fine Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Monica is amazing!!! From taking the time to get to know our family and our puppy to spending time with us after her training sessions; I would absolutely recommend Monica to anyone needing help training or simply boarding their dog. As new puppy owners, we needed help, but we were also nervous about sending our puppy to just anyone. Monica came highly recommended and boy, did she deliver with amazing responsiveness including updates and photos / videos of our puppy's progress to ensuring we were comfortable with the process. Our dog is now fully potty trained, responds to commands - come, sit, stay - and we have Monica to thank! A++ rating from this satisfied customer!! read more

Monica is absolutely wonderful! We sent our puppy Remington for a 3-week training when she was just 2 months old. We were so happy with how Monica communicated with us during the time Remi was away and kept us up to date! We are truly grateful for the time Monica dedicated to training her and has made raising our new puppy a lot easier and couldn't be more pleased of how she came back!! read more

The Fine Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Monica helped us at a time when we really needed it. Our puppy was a handful, and she adjusted her schedule to start training a week earlier. That kind of flexibility meant a lot. She also spent nearly an hour on the phone with me during our first call, walking me through what to expect and answering every question. Her knowledge and experience are obvious. Our puppy came home completely transformed. We're lucky we found her! read more

The Fine Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

We got a goldendoodle puppy and were so frustrated with her. Constantly biting, running around, getting into things. No matter how we tried, the biting would not stop. We have had many dogs before and never had this much trouble. After careful research we decided to have Monica work with our dog. Within a week we could see results in the videos that she sent and by week 3 our dog was in a restaurant laying under the table not moving as people passed by! It was amazing to see. When Bailey came back home it was like having a completely different dog. No biting, she will stay on her bed while we make and eat dinner. She walks comfortably without pulling. We have been able to put her in the stay command and walk 1/2 block away with out her moving until she is called. We would recommend her to anyone who is having a difficult time with their dog. Thank you Monica you're a miracle worker! Greg & Mary Crystal Lake read more

Monica is a fantastic trainer! We've used her for two different dogs and I would recommend her to anyone with a puppy or even stubborn dog. My German Shepard puppy was a different boy when he came back home from board and train allowing us to fully enjoy him. We also received endless compliments on our last dogs behavior thanks to Monica. Love that she was willing to keep us updated with photos and videos as well. read more

Want to thank Monica from The Fine Canine Dog Training & Boarding school for training our 4 month old Cockapoo. We couldn't ask for a better trainer. Our puppy, Bella, arrived as a very shy dog on day one, but it didn't take long for her to show her true colors! She was full of energy and very hyper. We needed help with Bella as she was quite intense. We knew training was needed, but never expected the great results we saw in our puppy when the 3-week training was over. We highly recommend Fine Canine, you get to see true results. The best part was that it was all done during the holidays while we were traveling. read more

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Our experience with Monica for our Newf puppy has been great. There is huge improvement. Prior to training, we felt like we were losing all control. After training, our puppy is part of the family versus driving us crazy. We highly recommend Monica and Fine Canine Dog Training & Board, especially for families with two working parents and children. It has setup the better environment for our pup and family. Example of issues that Monica was able to address: biting, jumping, leash walking, etc. read more

The Fine Canine - Sit and Stay with distractions - Pet Training Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Monica is simply amazing!! After a few failed trips to daycare and the groomer, we were at a loss on what to do with our pup. He spent a few weeks with Monica and came home like a totally different pup. She trained him, gave us incredible tips on how to maintain and even taught him a few tricks. I couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

Highly recommend! When Luna was 3 months, we had taught her the basics and she was great. But then she started "testing" us.....One day, like a switch, her recall was gone. Ran across the road and jumped on the neighbor . After 2 weeks of boarding school with Monica , we returned home from a trip to a VERY obedient puppy. Now I just have to say her name and she comes barreling to me. She also practically slides into a sit position when I call her. She does sit, down, play, stay and long stay. Luna also goes to her bed when told. And goes into her crate without a fight. In 2 weeks, Monica corrected everything on our "wishlist". Monica then came to our house to train us on how to continue the training. Truly Insightful. All around amazing experience. read more

Monica is great. Our puppy went to training and came back a great dog and we learned a lot about how to continue the good behavior. We also use Monica for boarding and our puppy seems to be very excited to be there and with other dogs. read more

Monica is the best! I tried a bunch of trainers around the area and Monica is definitely the best one!

Monica has now trained a second puppy for me! This time, I knew that the earlier I got him to her, the better. Vilky went to Monica when he was eight weeks old, and stayed with her for four weeks. She got him 95% potty trained, completely crate trained, taught him the basic rules and fun tricks. Vilky goes back to Monica for boarding, and gets a refresher on the rules. I couldn't be more grateful for that. I don't know what I would do without the fine canine!!! read more

We finally found a compassionate and competent trainer! Our dogs are rescue pandemic pups and they had special conditions. Extremely smart, yet prey-driven and strong will a bonded pair added additional challenges to the pups who couldn't have enough socialization during the pandemic. We walked and trained them, but always feel like they need more help. We were turned away from Waggles in Wheeling and Dog Styles in VH before. Desperately looking for boarding options, my husband found this place. Reading all these great reviews, I know I couldn't get a spot right away, but when Monica saw me and my two special pups, she accepted them. After two weeks of rigorous training, they came back as confident and calm dogs. Thank you! read more

The Fine Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Monica, our exceptional dog trainer, has truly transformed our lives. When we rescued Leo as a puppy--part beagle, part Australian Shepherd--we were faced with numerous challenges. However, working with Monica has been a game-changer. Leo was incredibly sweet and very smart. However, he was still a puppy, and his behavior was difficult for our busy family. He would bark incessantly in his crate, especially at night, struggle with crate training, nip at the kids, and walks were a battle as he aggressively pulled on the leash, following his beagle instincts to follow all the smells. Monica's expertise and dedicated team worked wonders with Leo. Thanks to her and her team, Leo is now crate trained, responds well to commands with treats, commands such as sitting, lying down, staying, and even performing other cute tricks. He is now staying in his bed as well while we watch a movie. The most impressive change is his calm and obedient behavior during walks, heeling perfectly by our side. After his training we went to a very loud parade with a lot of distractions and he was So well behaved. Monica's training has exceeded our expectations, bringing harmony and joy to our daily lives. Monica's convenient home pickup, thorough explanations, and patience with our energetic children were greatly appreciated. She even provided a private training session upon returning Leo to our home. As a bonus, our once-terrified cat now feels safe with Leo's improved behavior. We highly recommend Monica as an exceptional dog trainer. Her dedication and expertise have given us a well-trained and harmonious companion, making a significant positive impact on our family. Thank you so much. read more

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Monica did an awesome job showing my adoptive Frenchie manners. He consistently sits in his bed regardless of distractions, sits, walks, comes in command and goes down. She also takes the time to show you how to continue the training and how to enforce the new wanted behaviors. read more

No need to look any further...monica is awesome! Whenever some came to the door my 3 yr old very protective anatolian shepherd would charge the door barking like she wanted to kill. After 4 wks with monica she came home a different girl. Monica taught her her that she didnt need to be so protective and she also taught me how to be more assertive so holly would know i didnt need protecting Now when the doorbell rings she might bark once or twice but i can send her to bed and she will stay till i tell her she can get off. No shock ckollars just positive reinforcement! She also tweaked her other basic commands. read more

Monica was very flexible and so helpful to me as a first time dog owner. She was so invested in helping my pup and I am so thankful for her! My pup is changed for the better! read more

We will never run out of good things to say about Monica and her team! We sent blue, our Aussiedoodle puppy for a couple weeks for boarding and training, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Monica is the most knowledgeable, experienced, and helpful training professional. Her techniques and results truly speak for themself. She eased all of our nerves beforehand and sent pictures and video updates while he was away. She is straightforward in what she expects of you and your puppy after training. I wouldn't send our puppy to anyone else. We highly recommend Monica and the entire fine canine team! read more

The Fine Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

I have sent my dog to The Fine Canine for training and boarding and have been extremely pleased with the results. My dog is very well taken care of and always comes back happy, and more disciplined. I found out about The Fine Canine from multiple neighbors who have also sent their dogs here, and they strongly recommended it! On top of great training and care taking, they have been very helpful when I have asked questions or had concerns! I will definitely continue to send my dog here whenever I am out of town! read more

The Fine Canine has trained both my Rhodesian Ridgebacks (now 13 and 4 1/2 years old) since they were puppies. Monica, from The Fine Canine, taught our family how to work with this breed which are known to be stubborn, energetic and would quickly double in size and overpower our toddlers at that time. She is very experienced and knowledgeable and the training proved to be effective. We have also been boarding our dogs with The Fine Canine since both dogs were puppies. Monica has kept our dog(s) for every vacation for the past 13 years. Both dogs are beyond excited when Monica pulls up to pick them up. We are grateful to have found The Fine Canine! read more

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Monica is one of the best! We were referred to her by a neighbor friend and couldn't have been happier with her services. After our puppy was ready to go home at 8 weeks, we sent him to the trainer that the breeder recommended. Big mistake! Our puppy came home untrained and that is where Monica and her team stepped up to help us out. Our Goldendoodle returned after spending 3-4 weeks with Monica and now knows how to sit, stay, come and a couple other tricks. We were struggling with potty training and Monica was able to get our little guy back on track for us. We plan to use Monica for boarding and additional training for a very long time ahead!! We recommend her to anyone who asks us and is looking for a boarder and/or trainer! read more

Monica did an amazing job working with our young dog! He never had proper training done and we were looking for him to get trained before he got too far out of his puppy stage. She helped so much with teaching him how to stay in one place and calm down upon guests arriving, how to not tug on walks and several obedience related tricks. We were amazed with how much he learned and adjusted his behavior just over 2 weeks of training! Highly recommend her for all your training and boarding needs!! read more

Scout loves boarding (& former puppy training!) with Monica. We know he's having fun and in excellent hands when we go out of town!

Monica and her team are the best is the biz! Not only did I have her train my puppy, but she regularity dog sits when I am out of town. I was referred to her by my sister and her husband and I can not say enough good things about her and her team! Highly recommend within reservation. read more

Monica is the best! Very knowledgeable and trust worthy! She knows exactly what she is doing. She is our neighborhood go to trainer for new and old pups.. if you need some pointers or long term training She is the one to call! read more

I have had plenty of dogs in my past and was able to train them effectively on my own. But when I decided to get a new puppy, I wanted to spend the money to get him/her started off right. I got my mini golden-doodle puppy at the end of May, and sent Henry with Monica immediately for 4 weeks of puppy boot camp. It was worth every penny and I'm so glad I did it. He has been home with me for nearly a month and is an outstanding puppy. The immediate training and exposure to so many things has made him a very calm dog (July 4th and the severe storms don't even phase him). He is great with the groomers and it has been very easy to develop more skills because he had the basics down. He is also a very quick learner (it took him two tries to figure out how to ring the bells to go potty and he has only had one mess inside). We still train for about 30 minutes every day, but he comes every time he is called, knows sit and down, can stay while I walk away (as long as I am in sight), heels beautifully (walks 30 minutes straight on a heel) and knows how to play fetch at almost 4 months of age. All because Monica gave him the best head start. Don't get me wrong...he is still a puppy and he requires exercise and energy expenditure for sure!! The only thing that Henry struggles with still his is crate, but I've had enough dogs to know that sometimes it just takes a while for them to love it. I would highly recommend Monica and her training services. read more

Monica at the Fine Canine School did not disappoint as she worked with our new rescue, Daniel, to teach him who is boss while at the same time showing him love. Daniel is a 2 year old headstrong, determined, intelligent Husky, Akita and genuine mutt mix. Found living under a bridge on the highway, he came to us with a huge amount of separation anxiety and lack of any good dog manners. Daniel attended the 28 day training program and Monica proved what an expert she is in dog behavior. He was not easy to work with and Monica never gave up. She has a unique understanding of dogs and the patience and skills to work with a difficult student. I also appreciated how often she communicated with me about his progress. Daniel came home healthy and happy knowing how to follow commands and aware of the rules. He also has made good progress in accepting the crate as a safe space for him. Additionally, I have learned from Monica how to continue to reinforce the training at home. She offered invaluable advice and insight about my dog's behavior and answered all of my questions and addressed my many concerns in a professional and sincere manner. In fact, she spent an incredible amount of time with me discussing Daniel's training. An added plus is that I now have a place to board Daniel when I travel - a place Daniel is happy to return to and a place I am confident is giving him the best of care. I am so glad I found Monica and highly recommend her and The Fine Canine School to anyone looking for expert training . read more

Our 6 month old golden doodle got trained with Monica and I am grateful for all the good behaviors that our pet learnt. Would highly recommend for training and boarding. read more

I am so happy with my bernedoodle's experience at the Fine Canine! The update videos show that he is having the BEST time being exposed to so many different things and I can't believe how well he's behaving with so many distractions. I can tell that he's treated as family when he's there and that means the world to me. Monica provided me with some great tips and instructions after his 2 week program. The next time she came to pick him up, my pup was super excited to see her - that warms my heart! read more

We have used Monica for both training and boarding services for our dog. We have been very pleased with Monica and her team. On the training side, she put our puppy on the right track and instructed us on how to continue his development. It was a tremendous improvement. In addition, we have boarded with Monica and been very happy with the care and treatment of our dog while he was with her. Highly recommend. read more

I am a first time dog owner with a bouncy energetic pup. Monica was referred to me by 2 co-workers who highly recommended her. Given my lack of experience with dogs I wanted to make sure I had some professional training help! Monica skillfully trained my puppy Scout in just 2 weeks when she was 11 weeks old. The difference was profound! Scout returned to me and was no longer nipping or jumping. She could walk on a leash and was completely housebroken. She also learned commands such as sit, stay, bed, down, heel, watch. I could be more pleased with the transformation! Scout has learned manners! Also Monica did not hesitate to swing by and help us out when we were having trouble with getting Scout to pay attention to one command. (Which was totally on me, not my puppy!) I have also used Monica to board Scout as well - Scout always returns happy and healthy! Monica's door to door service is wonderful! read more

Monica is THEE dog whisperer. I was unsure if 10 days of boarding school would be enough for my then 4 month old Zuchon, but it was plenty! She came home three levels calmer than she was! Still super active because she's a puppy but much more manageable. I couldn't for the life of me crate train her, but she also came home crate trained!! The best part of it all, Monica spent a lot of time training me when she brought her back home. With doing that, I am able to better reinforce what Jaxxy has learned. Since then, I have suggested so many people to The Fine Canine, best dog training services around!! Thank you, Monica!! read more

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Best training services out there. I was referred to The Fine Canine by a friend, and I am so happy I utilized Monica's services for our 7 year old Toy Poodle, Coco, that we recently adopted. Monica is so gifted with her approached to training dogs. She really is a dog whisperer. I wasn't sure how Coco would respond to training given she did not know any of the Common commands. Well after 2 weeks with Monica she came back a new dog. She no longer showed any signs of anxiety, and she knew all of the basic commands. I could't believe the improvement she made in only 2 weeks. It all worked out so well, because we enrolled Coco into the board and train program when we were on vacation. Brilliant. We then utilized Monica's boarding program when were were on vacation later in the year. Our Coco had so much fun hanging out at the Fine Canine Ranch. She came back happier than ever, and I really appreciate Monica for all of her expertise, and assistance with our Coco. Highly recommend her services!! read more

I do not trust anyone more!!! Our dog was trained at the Fine Canine is always boarded here when we go away on vacation. My dog loves seeing Monica every time and she comes back smelling super clean every time. I highly highly recommend The Fine Canine for both training and boarding!!! read more

Monica and her team at The Fine Canine did an amazing job with our miniature poodle, Peaches. When Peaches joined our family, I was certain that her intelligence would make training a piece of cake. However, I didn't appreciate how her intelligence coupled with a poodle's innate independence would complicate things... While Peaches is definitely intelligent and very loving, she would often do things on her own terms.... From the moment I connected with Monica, it was clear that she had a deep understanding of the breed and the experience to flex based on our dog's personality. After 3 weeks at the Fine Canine Boarding school, Peaches came back as the same sweet and energetic dog, but much more obedient. She would sit, stay, come and go to her bed on command. Watching her sit in one spot for several minutes while we have a nice family dinner has been a game changer. I highly recommend The Fine Canine for your training needs. read more