I have a very high energy puppy and she's quite anxious in general. She has been like this ever since I got her. I've also never had a dog - cats all my life - so I had no port in this puppy storm. Thunder helped me to understand her better and taught me how to communicate with her. Since we started working with Thunder things have gotten a lot better. Our life is a lot less chaotic and overwhelming. She also goes to daycare with Thunder when I have long workdays and I board her with him when I have to travel. She is always happy to see him. read more

Our dog adores Thunder and goes to hang out with him and the other dogs at least once a week. Our dog has calmed and is very excited to go each week. He waits and cries at the door waiting for Thunder. It's been a great experience for us. When we travel, we also reach out to Thunder to board our dog. It's a great circle of trust, entertainment & support for our dog & us. We've been working with Thunder for several years now. He's a great guy and has a gift for working with dogs. We appreciate him and having him in our lives. read more

Thunder took my dog and my moms dog after a few aggressive fights between them. Both dogs had been slowly developing more aggressive behavior over time, and after their big fight they couldn't be together, when before they were best friends. After staying with Thunder for two weeks, they came back so much happier and calmer, and can now be together again. Would 100% recommend Thunder, he saved the family from a very stressful situation. Thank you! read more

Thunder's Pack Canine Training - Pet Training Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

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They took my rambunctious out of control rescue pup Violet and helped turn her into a well behaved lovable dog! The training was positive and violet responded rather quickly. She is no longer begging, counter surfing or pulling on the leash when we walk. We boarded Violet with them for a week and she did very well and we were exceptionally pleased with her care. I would recommend Thunder's Pack to anyone looking for positive training for their impulsive /untrained dog or to board their dog with people who will care for them as if they were their own! I will use them the next time we go on vacation!Thank you!! read more

Thunder's Pack Canine Training - Pet Training Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

We adopted a dog through a rescue, and enrolled in your basic petco training. After a few weeks, trying to work through the dogs playful nipping was clearly not working (even getting worse). Since this dog was not a puppy, we had the basics down (SIT and STAY). Also, we were experiencing some behavior problems that were not addressed in Petco training and we couldnt figure out how to resolve (Jumping up on people, defensive biting when you grab the collar, or playing REALLY rough). After spending a few weeks studying up on youtube training videos and getting no where in our Petco training classes... We decided to schedule an appointment with Thunder. It was only our first assessment last night, but I already feel like I have learned A TON! We have some homework to work on, but I am feeling much more confident that we will get through this. Ladies and Gents... we've got a dog whisperer on our hands! Hopefully, I will learn the ways :) Cant wait for our next session. read more

We were so happy to have Rocky and Barkley stay with a Thunder for 10 days while we were on vacation. We contacted Thunder for training for Rocky (1 year old) and we were very pleased with the results. Thunder informed us that he also boards dogs, so it was the perfect solution for us. We will definitely bring Rocky and Barkley to stay with Thunder again when needed. read more

Thunder's Pack Canine Training - Pet Training Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

We could not be happier with our pup's 'vacay' with Thunder and Travis! We have a 3 year old Belgian Malinois, and this was the longest period of time she was away from us -- 9 days/nights. Truthfully, we were a bit anxious about how she would handle it (ok, ok...also a bit anxious about how we would handle it!). During our very first meeting both Travis and Thunder helped ease any concerns we had...no, our pup wouldn't be crated for extended periods of time; yes, our pup would have other pups to play with; no, our pup wouldn't be left home alone for any length of time, etc.,... They even posted photos and videos on Facebook so we could see her as we traipsed around Europe for 9 days. Getting to see her running and playing with new pup friends was the best! I have no doubt that we'll be seeing Thunder and Travis again! read more

We really enjoyed working with Thunder. We love our 18-month old standard goldendoodle, but she's very active and still learning how to interact with our 4-month old son. Thunder shared some very simple but effective techniques over a few sessions to manage her behavior in a practical and caring way. His presence and tone had an immediate calming effect on our dog, and he taught us how interact with her in a more appropriate manner. Issues include pulling on walks, jumping on guests, not responding to commands, etc. She's already doing much better. We still have work to do but now we're armed with useful lessons and techniques as the journey continues. read more

I adopted my rescued pitbull back in March. She was a real sweetheart inside the house, but outside was another story. After training with Thunder, she is pleasant to walk on a leash and her behavior can be controlled around other dogs. Thunder is calm but firm with his training methods & can pretty much read a dog's mind! I highly recommend him. read more

Enough thanks and praise cannot be given to Thunder's Pack Training! We have a six month pitbull puppy and a four-year terrier... Needless to say we needed help! Thunder greatly helped us get control of our dogs! His holistic approach to dog training is amazing! Thanks! read more

Thunder is an interesting case study. In addition to being a great dog trainer, he drives a cab in the morning and does carpentry work. My girlfriend has enlisted in his dog training services recently. I was there for some of the training, and the man knows his stuff, but like all trainers, it doesn't matter how good they are, YOU HAVE TO CONSISTENTLY DO THE HOMEWORK. He's an in-home trainer and the price is $300 for four sessions, but he also gets to know you and the dog before asking for any money, so he can do a thorough assessment of what is needed. read more

Left our little rescue dog, Ziggy, here for four days. Our little guy has a lot of issues, but Thunder was super wonderful with him-- Patient and caring--helped him mix with the other dogs. read more

Thunder is absolutely the best at what he does!! We have two German Shepherds and mostly needed help with one of them. They are quite rambunctious and protective; not necessarily aggressive, but one likes to put on a show. I found Thunder after having had a really bad experience with a dog boarder/trainer in DesPlaines. Thunder came out a few years ago to help with basic training (walking on a lead, not attacking other dogs, etc.), and we had a lot of luck. As with most dog-training issues, the problem is usually pilot error, as in, no follow-through on the owner's part. Thunder came out more recently to help with some behavioral issues with the same pup and he really is just brilliant. I'll give an example and try to make it as brief as possible: Thunder and I both pulled up to the house at the same time for our session. The two shepherds were in the house. We came in through the garage and I asked what to do. I knew if I opened the door they would both run out like crazy barking maniacs, jumping all around, posturing. Thunder said to let them out and we'll see how it goes. They did not disappoint. I thought they were going to attack him so I started yelling at them and grabbed them both and threw them back in the house. I looked at Thunder and said I was sure I just did everything wrong. He's a very chill guy. He very calmly explained that if I go nuts, it's going to make them more crazy because they'll think there's some kind of problem they need to protect me from. By the way, all this time they were standing at the door, barking ... loudly. He said that when they act like this, to say in a firm and authoritative voice, "Hey, knock it off! That's enough!" The moment he said that, through the door, they both were silent. I opened the door to let them back out and they came into the garage and quietly sat down in front of him. I am not even joking. I don't know what magical powers he possesses, but he is amazing. Our dog just has a calmer, gentler disposition the more time he spends with Thunder. Finding a good trainer is a very difficult task. I think a lot of people call themselves a trainer and they have absolutely no knowledge or ability. Thunder is the exact opposite of that. He really is the BEST! read more

Unfortunately this was the worst way to spend $350 of my hard earned dollars. My dog has not been the same since being choked in the middle of the street. I've spent countless hours undoing the damage. read more

I cannot say enough about how great Thunder is. I would describe his technique as almost holistic in that it is SO much more than obedience training but instead really evaluates the dog's role in your home. He quickly learns the family/dog dynamic and provides essential assistance with how to optimize that. He helped us with a troublesome (but beloved) rescue dog, and then once more with rescue dog that has a totally opposite personality. He is very highly recommended. read more

We have two dogs - one is timid, older and passive aggressive. The other is younger, assertive and nosy. The older one was losing confidence, retreating more and started challenging our authority. In 4 sessions Thunder provided us an overview of dog behavior, a clearer understanding of what was going on, methods for swiftly redirecting our older dog and easy methods for containing the nosiness of the younger one. We are so much more confident on handling our dynamic. He made use of every minute he was with us, which included training the youngest at the dog park. I am very grateful for his help. Very worth the time and money. read more

Thunder is very professional, and got right into teaching the minute he walked through the door. He does a great job of training the owners to be effective pack leaders for their pets. His methods really work. We have had several dogs in the past and took them all to obiedience training. With Thunder's help, training Gigi (our rescued Boxer) was quicker and more effecive than all the other trainers. In addition to normal obiediece training Gigi had aggression issues that were resolved with Thunder's help. Thunder is knowlegeable,effective and efficient ; and has my highest recommendation. read more