We had such a wonderful experience working with Mario! As first-time puppy owners, training felt a…read morelittle overwhelming and intimidating at first, but Mario completely changed that experience for us. He has such a great personality, a fun and enthusiastic approach, and is incredibly approachable. He makes learning enjoyable and creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and figuring things out along the way. One of the things we appreciated most was how much he emphasized building a relationship with our dog, not just teaching commands. We feel so much more connected to our pup and more confident in understanding and managing his behavior. Mario made the whole experience fun, rewarding, and much less stressful than we expected. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and cares about the dogs and their owners. We are so grateful we had the opportunity to work with him and would recommend him to anyone, especially first-time puppy owners!

I highly recommend Anything is Pawzible. I did a lot of research after adopting my new pup and…read morechose this place because I appreciated that they offer both dog training as well as behavioral consultations. I started with a virtual behavioral consultation with Yvonne. It was fantastic and really helped, so I immediately signed up for the Basic Pawzibilities class, which was also led by Yvonne. It was a wonderful experience for me and my dog. The facility is super nice, the class size was just right, and Yvonne is a fantastic instructor. My dog learned so much and her overall demeanor has improved dramatically since taking the class. I also think the services provided are offered at an exceptional value. I'm very pleased and will likely sign up for additional programs here in the future.

My family adopted a 10-month old rescue dog in December only to find out she had severe separation…read moreanxiety. We were immediately impressed with Sally's experience, expertise and understanding of dog behaviour. The reading materials she provided were thorough and the training protocols very structured. Following our initial face-to-face consultation, my interaction with Sally was all done via email, but any time I had a question, she was detailed and timely in her response. Going into the training our main objective was getting our dog to stay home alone, but the training touched on so much more. The training did take a lot of time and effort, but now not only can my dog stay home alone for few hours, she's become a more confident, polite dog and the relationship my family has with her is even stronger.

Sally is by far the best trainer I have ever worked with, and the most knowledgeable. I've been…read moreworking with Sally for nearly half a year after my little buddy Jackson suddenly started experiencing separation anxiety. She was very patient with us, and was great at explaining everything we were doing, how to do it, and why. She has been incredibly accessible anytime I have questions or concerns, or just need a little support or reassurance. After 5 months, the results have been more than I could have hoped for. Jackson has gone from getting stressed within minutes of me leaving to being calm and comfortable alone for 5+ hours. Beyond the separation anxiety training, I've learned so much about dog behavior, nutrition and health from Sally. If you want to see real results, and you are willing to put in the work, there is nobody else I would recommend besides Sally. She's the best there is.

We recently brought our 2 year old rescue Doberman Pinscher Max in for training to help with some…read moreproblem areas such as leash manners and recall along with tips and tricks to reinforce his basic training. Max graduated class this past Wednesday and the transformation is amazing. Walking Max now is work in progress, but is so much more manageable and fun leading to both a positive experience for Max and us his parents. We are very happy with the the work and training that Mikey, Tony, and Erin (the trainers) put in to help us make a better and more stable home for Max and our family. We highly recommend Sit Means Sit and it trainers to anyone looking to reach the next level whatever that level may be from basic to advanced training.

We were overwhelmed when our second Siberian Husky was not a runt! The fellas at Sit Means Sit…read moretrained our dog for us and then passed on the training to us. Wild. Best trained husky the vet had ever seen, or so he says!

My dog developed leash reactivity during the pandemic and it just kept getting progressively worse,…read moreto the point where I found myself taking my dog out for the shortest time possible to prevent interactions with other dogs while on a leash. I had looked into various intensive training programs before but never found anything I felt good about until Found. They did their free consultation with her and recommended the 3 week Adventure Dog program and I have not shut up about it since. You could tell that the staff there are not only very knowledgeable but have intuition on a dog's personality and ways to motivate them. Xena is like a brand new dog on a leash, she doesn't even chase after squirrels and bunnies anymore, she's calm and focused. What I really liked is that they train you as well so that you're set up for success when you take your dog home. I can't recommend Found enough, thank you for all that you do! Taking my dog to Found was the best investment I could have made!

If I could give more stars, I absolutely would! We brought our 8-month-old puppy to Found, and he…read morehad the BEST experience in PupStart+. While every aspect of the program was fantastic, two things really stood out. First, the team genuinely cares about every dog--it's clear in everything they do. Second, this wasn't just a training experience for our puppy; it was a learning experience for us as owners, too. As first-time puppy owners, they gave us the skills and confidence we needed, and the progress our puppy made was incredible. We can now take him places and truly enjoy the experience. We initially signed up for six weeks but extended it by three more because of how much progress he was making--and because we knew the impact would be long-lasting. We're even planning to bring him back this summer for additional off-leash training (and because we're pretty sure he misses it!). I can't say enough positive things about the facilities, the staff, and the level of care they provide. They're always available to answer questions and show a genuine investment in each dog's success. It's also such a relief to have found a place we trust for boarding and grooming. Thank you, Found, for everything--you've truly changed our lives and our puppy's life!!

Melissa has been so helpful with training my dog! We worked through most of the basics and then…read moreworked on more challenging issues like interacting with strangers, the dog walker, and my parents' dog (she even came to my parents' condo for that). Melissa is very flexible on scheduling and you can tell she wants your dog to succeed and make the right choices. I've already recommended her to my friends with dogs and know I can reach out if my dog has any issues in the future. She is very knowledgeable of the dog scene in Chicago and even recommended our new walking service to us that we also really like, as well as boarding and grooming services.

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 loved our experience with Ty and our trainer Kyle. A significant amount of research went into…read morefinding the best option for board and training in the city and we think we found the very best. Their training philosophy is reasonable and effective. It is obvious that they are dog people who are also passionate about the art of training. Our dog has show significant progress in a relatively short period of time. This has been a truly wonderful experience.

My husband and I are absolutely thrilled with Bow Wow Behavioral from short overnight stays with…read moreLee, to the 21days board and train with Ty and Laura. They've done an exceptional job with our Sammy. The staff is not only highly skilled but also genuinely caring, ensuring our dog's well-being and progress every step of the way. Sammy can be very stubborn, and all the staff have been very patient and understanding of Sammy's behavior - knowing how to make adjustments with/in training - something other facilities/trainers lack. Sammy is much more at ease, obedient, and going on walks beautifully (he is also in better shape)! Their philosophy is one that every facility/trainer should uphold. Highly recommend!!! *Thank you, Bow Wow Behavioral!

We first heard about Chicago Canine Academy from our neighbor, who brings her dog there for…read moreboarding, and after hearing so many great things, we decided to try training for Rizzo. Before training, walking him was honestly so difficult. I'm pretty petite and Rizzo is an almost 80 lb American Bully, so he would basically pull me around the block the entire time. Walks were stressful instead of enjoyable. At our first consultation, Jim was already able to get Rizzo listening, following commands, going over benches, sitting on a stool for "place," and doing things we honestly didn't think he would do that quickly. After seeing that, we knew we wanted to sign him up for bootcamp. The first week of bootcamp was no visitation at all, which was definitely hard because we missed our baby so much, but we understood that he needed that time to focus and adjust. Starting the second week, we tried to go almost every day so WE could learn too. That was honestly one of my favorite parts of the entire program. It wasn't just "drop your dog off, pick him up a few weeks later, good luck." They actually had us come in, showed us everything Rizzo had learned, corrected us when needed, and taught us how to improve our own handling and communication with him. I really appreciated that because training the dog is only half of it. If we didn't understand what commands he learned, how to reinforce them, or what we should be doing differently at home, it wouldn't have been nearly as helpful. We were definitely sad dropping him off, but we are SO thankful we did. The difference has honestly been night and day. I feel so much more comfortable and confident walking him now, and taking him around the block is actually enjoyable instead of me getting dragged everywhere. We're still working on a couple things, of course, but his progress has been incredible. I also absolutely love the group training sessions. They bring us into different controlled environments, and Jim, Alges, and Diane are always nearby helping guide us, showing us different approaches, and teaching us how to get better responses from our dogs. I love that the learning continues even after bootcamp is over. We've had such an incredible experience overall and are so grateful for everything they've done for Rizzo and for us. Another huge bonus is that they also have raw dog food available for purchase. We've started using it for both of our dogs, and it has been such an easy and convenient addition to their diets. Honestly, such a great experience for both the dog AND the owners. We're so happy we chose Chicago Canine Academy!

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.

Wonderful experience! Especially for a pet owner who hasn't had to ever take a dog to a groomer…read morebefore! Ann checked us in, was clear and extremely helpful selecting which service would best work for our dog. Lilly is a rescue, 8yrs old and a total sweetheart, but she was in major need of a professional haircut! So glad we found this pet beauty salon so near our neighborhood. Yes. We will be back!!

Our chihuahua needed his nails clipped and a bath. We went off the Yelp reviews when choosing a…read moregroomer. The reviews were accurate and we had a great experience. The groomer was friendly, professional, and had a great "bed side manner" with our dog. It only took two hours before we got to pick him up. He smelled great, his nails were clipped and grinded, and his ears cleaned. All of this cost $55 and there's an option to leave a tip. Given our experience and how close it is to home, we will definitely be returning.

Well, of course. Kim is at the Bark Bark Club, so she's going to be five stars!…read more I took my dog, Sonic, a notorious twerker, to Kim's class at the Bark Bark Club and really enjoyed it. Kim's style is no-nonsense and direct - just what you want with these crazy, four-legged beasts we take into our homes. Classes are very clear, and she gives handouts so you don't forget what went on in the class. It's training the owner as much as training the dog. I'm happy with the progress my pup made, now it's up to ME to reinforce that. I'd definitely take another class with her. Oh, and it's obvious Kim adores dogs - but really, who doesn't?

Kim is a very caring and strong trainer. She has done wonders with our dog Noah and I highly…read morerecommend her. I really appreciate how she connects with both the people and the dogs. She really cares about both the dogs and people, and makes you realize she is in fact training you!

There is little I could say that fully encapsulates how much I recommend Call of the Wild Dog…read moreTraining. Our pup Trooper did the ITE puppy training. He is part Dutch Shepard, and we were starting to see some of his breed characteristic arousal biting in our home. We brought him to ITE hopeful he could improve, but concerned that we may not be able to control him because we are novices at dog training. Jennifer worked with Troop, helped us understand his needs and personality, and clearly has a passion and talent for this work. By the time he got out of ITE, our dog had his basic commands under his belt and our fears were totally in the rear view mirror. Our friends with dog training experience comment on how far along he is for only being 5 months old. Additionally, Trooper clearly loved his experience. Every day when I'd drop him off his tail wagging would go crazy... never seen him so happy! Will your dog come home from ITE Puppy Training perfect in all situations? No- That's not a realistic expectation. But Call of the Wild gave us the skills to reinforce the training at home. As part of the program, our trainers watched us train with our dog and gave us feedback so we could be more effective. It gave us the peace of mind and guidance to know what to do in any situation arose with our dog. We are now doing a more advanced class virtually because our dog is loving the mental and physical stimulation. He is finding lots of success. Highly recommend!

This is a review for the Run and Recall class held at the farm in Hampshire IL. It is the best…read moremoney I have ever spent on my dog. Hands down worth the trek. The class itself was well run, informative and great fun for the dogs. All the dogs had great temperaments which ensured a safe learning experience for all. And it works... see below for what happened this morning! My dog is an adolescent, very large sighthound. This morning we were on a hike with her best friend, a similar aged pointer. We reached a clearing and right in front of us was a deer - both dogs immediately took off chasing it. Thanks to our recall work with COTW (and ongoing reinforcement) when I called her back from the chase she stopped in her tracks AND CAME RIGHT BACK! I'm so grateful that her recall training set her up for success! Thanks COTW!