Since we picked him up on Monday, every time we take our dog out he tries to get in the car. I can only assume that means he wants to go back to Tucker Pup's. We appreciated the pictures while we were away and the summary of his stay when we picked him up. He came home smelling great from his bath and exhausted from 3 days of play time. I wish they had more daycare availability, but I also understand why they're so popular. Everyone we've met at Tucker Pup's has been amazing! read more

I have no words that would do justice to Jessie and her training of my puppy. ChatGPT couldn't even do justice as she is absolutely wonderful, professional, and fabulous at her job. My pup Okoye adores her and is now a better pup because of her. I looked out when Kim picked her for my Pups training. Thank you for having Jessie on your staff. read more

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We did drop off training for our puppy Heidi. Her trainer MJ was incredible- so caring, patient and responsive

Tuckers Pup is our pups Spa Vacation spot, the staff are great and the place runs like a Swiss Watch! We always appreciate the staffs attention to detail and that they recognize our pup immediately when arriving and always share stories about his visit when we pick up. Highly recommend! read more

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Our labradoodle's hair was matted ( our fault) and they did a beautiful job today. We will try to be more diligent about his at home care.

Helena was absolutely fantastic. We would work with her over and over again. We wish there was space in daycare for Auggie to keep coming to Tuckers. It would be amazing if you offered daycare with occasional training days built in to reup on skills with your favorite trainer. We would come back to Helena over and over again! Tiffany, Patrick and Auggie read more

My family moved back to Chicago 6 months ago, and with the changes we noticed our 2 8lb Chihuahuas were struggling with adapting to the city and to us having more visitors (we now live near family) After doing a lot of research - I set an initial conversation with TUCKER PUPS to discuss my dogs, their challenges, and our long-term goals with them. I believe I was in contact with KIM who honestly made me feel like I was just chatting with a friend! She was so approachable, understanding, and really went into the details of what option would best support my tiny fur children. Fast forward 3 months and we just wrapped up our in-home training package with Maureen! I cannot stress how amazing the entire experience was. Maureen has truly changed our lives for the better. Where we started to where we are now is night and day better, especially for my more aggressive dog Luna! We went from no one being able to enter our apartment with the dogs out to now the dogs just hanging out when people are here! Maureen is patient with pets AND people. She is always positive and really explains the WHY of the behaviors and outcomes. She's always on time, super professional, and gave us practical tools that actually work to truly set our dogs up for success but also US up for success as "parents" Honestly, I am a little sad Maureen is so great at her job because we will miss her coming over! If you want a trainer who knows her stuff and makes the whole process feel doable, Maureen is your person! read more

Natalie is such an exceptional trainer, our puppy has shown such an improvement in behavior over the course of the classes. As puppy parents, we learned so much about how to communicate with her and it has also strengthened the bonds between us so much. We're looking forward to getting her signed up for her next set of classes! read more

I'm delighted to share that Raven gave Otti his BEST groom yet! Raven made sure to get my preferences for Otti before taking him in. Everything I asked for was successful and more. I have never seen Otti's paw pads any cleaner and free of hair in-between pads. His face, eyebrows, ears, etc. were well cut and EVEN. His paws were so well manicured that my friends asked for referrals. Otti also didn't seem anxious afterwards which goes to show Raven gave him TLC! Thank you for a great visit and look forward to more. Raven, please don't leave me and Otti :) read more

Setting up our pup with them was so easy! Their communication is incredible, which gave us complete peace of mind while my husband and I were out of town. They made sure to cover every single detail before we left, and when I called on the second day, they gave me a thorough, reassuring update. The facility itself is super clean and well-maintained as well. Highly recommend! read more

Prior to making the decision to board my dog, I was able to get a thorough tour of the facility with Andrew and he answered all of our questions and addressed any concerns we might've had. Everything seemed good so we went ahead to book a practice daycare session so they could determine if it was a good fit for our pup. I will note that your dog will need a specific canine flu shot prior to their arrival. Our pup did well on their practice daycare session and we boarded her for one night/two days total. They sent us a photo each day and I called to check up on her once. I like how attentive the staff members are and I absolutely love that they provide a detailed report of your dogs stay when you go to pick them up. Another thing I like about Tucker's is that they have a small outdoor area where they also let the pups go, so your dog isn't indoor the entire time they are boarded. They were also able to fit in a bath for my dog per my request so she was nice and clean when we came to pick her up. I'll definitely be returning again when I need to board my dog. read more

Tucker pups always keeps my boy safe and having fun. They are very communicative and take proper steps to ensure a dog is not only safe and alive, but cared for and at ease in the facility. Iris did a great job on my Husky's grooming session which is rare to come by for my breed of dog. read more

Always a great experience. Very communicative, had him ready when estimated, said he was a perfect gentleman. Kirby looks fabulous! Thank you Tiffany. read more

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Love Tucker pups! We have done several Puppy Play Sessions and Teddy loves being able to play with other pups with an incredibly trained "referee". We also did puppy manners with Maureen and it was incredible and she was so helpful and always open to answer questions and help problem solve! We are planning to do intermediate manners and would love if they started doing teenage play groups ;)!! read more

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We had a fantastic experience with Tucker Pup's, both with our private in-home training sessions with Jessie over the summer and our drop-off training with Phaedra this winter. The progress we've seen in Remy in just a few short weeks with Phaedra in both his response to commands and his overall demeanor has been really impressive and we feel well equipped to continue to build on his skills on our own. Everything we've learned has felt very intentional and it's clear how each skill translates into various behavior outcomes and how to modify our practice with Remy over time. He's a little guy with big feelings, but he's doing much better with impulse control and we have a better understanding of the underlying meaning of various behaviors and how best to support and manage triggers for him. We have made some progress on his skittishness around harness and paw handling, and we're looking forward to exploring cooperative care training options with Tucker Pup's in the near future. Remy loved his drop-off training daycare days and made friends with all of the dogs and humans he interacted with. Hopefully Remy can attend standard daycare in the future (understandably, there is quite a waitlist)! read more

Fantastic attentive staff and trainers. When we have to go out of town there is no other place I would choose to board our boys. They both love to go to what we call "Camp". We receive daily pictures and end of visit reports which let us know they are having fun. read more

We've used Tucker Pups for a variety of services, including grooming, training, and boarding, and our dog loves it there. The team is incredibly easy to work with and great with the dogs. For training, we did drop-off sessions with Phaedra, and she was amazing. Our dog, Mowgli loved her, and she helped us with his impulse control, socialization, and basic training. Phaedra was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond by sharing tips and tricks we could continue using at home. We saw a noticeable improvement in Mowgli's behavior from start to finish in this program. We would absolutely recommend Tucker Pups and Phaedra in particular! read more

UPDATE TO ADDRESS OWNERS RESPONSE: We never requested a sanitary trim. If a sanitary trim is a standard part of the grooming process, our dog has never had one that resulted in 1mm of hair remaining on his stomach. In fact, when we've requested shorter trims from other groomers at Tucker Pups and elsewhere, they have specified the only can use scissors on Owen because he is a double coated breed. We spoke with a veterinarian on Saturday and sent pictures and the vet is concerned about the long-term ramifications and now has our dog on a new regimen to try to mitigate the issue. A grooming appointment that results in vet intervention is not normal. TUCKERS PUPS SHAVED MY GOLDEN, RISKING HIS HEALTH My dog has been going to Tuckers every six weeks for the last two and a half years. Today the groomer asked if we wanted the same cut as last time, I said yes, and reminded her for the butt to be trimmed short but only as short as is safe for double coated dogs. It's essential to refrain from shaving or clipping a golden retriever's coat in order to maintain its intended function and appearance. Shaving a double-coated breed can lead to severe skin problems and may hinder proper regrowth of the coat. I picked up a dog who was clipped ALL OVER and his belly SHAVED down to the skin. It looks like he was going to have surgery. He is not my first golden and I unfortunately learned that shaving once can permanently change their fur, cause hair loss, bald spots, overheating, rashes, and more. While Tuckers did refund me, they should be ashamed that they allow someone on their staff who is so clearly completely unqualified to safely groom a common breed. read more

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I am very happy that I decided to use Tucker Pups. I feel like they took time to understand my pup's behavior and needs. I was paired with Maureen, who was so nice and helpful. My Morkie was obsessed with her! Maureen gave us lots of tools to use to help with my pet's separation anxiety, barking, jumping. I noticed a difference in her with training right away. We still have ways to go but, I have lots of tools under my belt to continue my dogs training at home. I def recommend Tucker Pups and Maureen! read more

Hands down the best training in the city. We worked with Helena Love at Tucker Pups (drop-off training) and our 6 month old golden retriever has made remarkable progress we couldn't have done on our own. Helena is truly a dog whisperer and was extremely informative with us every step of the way. Could not recommend Helena and the Tucker Pups Resort any more!!! read more

My pup was seen and taken care of he looked great coming out. I had paid $200 because he is a big boy and I got the works. Overall my babe looks and smells nice. read more

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I attended a puppy social with my dog and it was excellent! The trainers were super informative and helpful.

Five Stars all around! We are so glad we found Tucker Pups. His breed is so often looked at as trouble even before they meet him. We have had many grooms now and two long boardings and have not heard anyone say he can't be handled. That alone shows the level of professionalism. Tucker Pups came recommended to us years ago from a friend and we tell him all the time how grateful we are. read more

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Atlas is always soft and gleaming when he is finished. Karim did a great job completing Atlas's sanitary trim. He has very sensitive skin but also gets pretty messy. It was perfect! read more

I've taken my puppy to a number of different training and enrichment activities at Tucker's Pup and have been thoroughly impressed with the staff's passion, professionalism and enthusiasm. My dog always gets excited when we pass the training site and wants to go in to say hi to whoever he recognizes at the desk! Puppy Socials: For those with young puppies, this is a great chance to work on some basic training, confidence building and of course socialization! I looked forward to taking my puppy to meet other pups his age and let them romp around - the social supervisors fill the room with lots of toys and props that enrich the playtime and they are very responsible monitoring the play to make sure no one gets overwhelmed or hurt. Puppy Manners: Suzy was our trainer and she did a great job training our rowdy bunch of puppies. All Tucker Pups training classes start with a "human only" orientation class to set expectations, discuss what will be needed / covered in class and some other helpful information and tips for training puppies, properly rewarding them etc. After that orientation, week met once a week for an hour long class that always started with some social time and then went into pattern games and training. There is also an online portal with training videos so if you missed class or forgot what you need to work on... the videos are a great reference. Turn-Key Training: Realized that Cassian (my Great Dane) was nervous walking and had some issues jumping / getting overly stimulated while walking, so I worked with Suzy over a few weeks to address these concerns and walking with him has become noticeably more pleasant for the both of us! It was so nice to leave Cassian in Suzy's hands for his training while I was at work and then come back and notice little behavior modifications / corrections thanks to their sessions. :) I can't recommend Suzy enough as a trainer - she worked with my pup for Puppy Manners and Turn Key and I've been very pleased with his progress to date! read more

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We love Tucker Pups! I've taken my dog here for boarding, training, and grooming, and I've had a positive experience each time! Specifically, I've been turned away by other grooming places in the city as they say my doodle is too anxious with hair cuts, and they don't enjoy working with her. Tucker pups has NEVER given me this feedback. They clearly do an excellent job with all dogs, especially the anxious ones! read more

Jeff listened to Tornados needs. He was super sweet. I have a very happy dog that normally hates me after grooming. I already made the next appointment and found Tornados forever groomer! read more

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We took our furbaby Jaxon here for his first puppy social and Jamie was our trainer. She was amazing with our puppy and the other two puppies that were with us. They babies had a mix of play time and some training and we were taught to recognize certain cues when our puppies played with others. Everyone in the facility was super nice and you could tell love what they did. read more

I always use Tucker Pup's Pet Resort for grooming and boarding of my little Lucy. The team is caring, professional and just perfect. They take good care of Lucy and give her lots of love. This is the place you need to care for your pet. read more

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Jamie is a fantastic and patient trainer - we really enjoyed working with her, and will continue to leverage their support throughout our puppy's life! Very thankful for Jamie's help! read more

I've been taking my dogs here for 3+ years and typically have them groomed 3-4 X a year. The staff at Tucker Pup's is amazing, easy check-in, text notifications and photos of the dogs when they're all cleaned, trimmed and looking brand new. The groomers here are top notch and always take care of the dogs in an exceptional level. read more

We LOVE Tucker Pup's-- especially our Cece's trainer, Helena. We aren't sure who loves her more- our dog our us! We are sad her training is coming to a close. All of their facilities are spotless and smell great! read more

Courtney was our trainer at the puppy social last night. She was AWESOME! Gave us so many helpful tips for our 3 month old bernadoodle, Mr. Beef. He had a blast and luckily for us, he was very ready for bed when we got home! lol read more

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*Update*: the owner of this business has published my dogs medical history on a public platform. Yes, Joel, he's had the shot before: in previous years in which the shot had greater efficacy and, per my review (below), from which he had a reaction. Hence my adjustment to his vaccine schedule, given that this shot is not required by law. He's my dog and his medical history and care are my business. And mine alone. Not yours bad certainly not all of yelp's. Publishing his vaccine history on yelp is beyond the Rubicon of medical privacy. We trusted you with records, and your cheap attempt to mitigate this issue by pointing out the obvious (and personal, and sensitive) tells me all I need to know about you and your business. This is the tactic of a bully. I see you. And so do those that read this review. He's had negative health consequences as a result of this non-essential vaccine. Get it?!? Great groomers- really great with my GSD, who is a big baby but can look "scary" to those not familiar with the breed. They always did a great job and he seemed very relaxed whenever we left, which is a great sign re: their treatment of the animals in their care. My issue is with the avalanche of shifting requirements, rules and regulations they seem to want us to comply with. Let's not forget: these are dogs getting their nails trimmed and their butts washed. It's not a surgical suite or a clean room or the CDC. During the pandemic and shutdowns, there were a lot of moving targets: bring dog to back door. NO- wait, bring dog to front door and wait outside until you hear the door open. BUT- we're not doing that anymore- back to the back door but you need a fabric collar. Which I bought. And then they were all like, "Psyche- you don't need that anymore." What was annoying has officially shifted into unsustainable. Today I learned that, in order to keep my grooming appointment, I need to get my dog a canine influenza vaccine of a particular strain. This is a dog flu shot, and I've looked into it- they're overall not that effective and can have major side effects for sensitive dogs (my dog is sensitive to his shots). Also: important to note that this is not a vaccine required in Cook County. My dog is already scheduled for a Bordetella vaccine next week- which makes sense and is required by Cook County- and I don't want to double up on shots, make him unnecessarily sick, all to get some soap and water on him. So, I left a message about this non-essential, non-required (by the government) vaccine and they promptly cancelled our grooming appointment. I know we all want to be safe and keep our pets healthy, but common sense really does come into play, too. If the target is always moving and I always have to jump through new- and costly and impactful and potentially harmful- hoops, it may just mean I'm taking my business elsewhere. Which I am. Will probably take my dog to a place that acknowledges they're in the business of grooming dogs: not creating new horizons in medical technology or social experimentation. It's quite literally not rocket science, and this particular instance of medical overreach has officially touched the Rubicon. read more

13 years later and still 5 stars! When we made the insane decision to add a vizsla puppy to our household, I knew we would not survive without Tucker Pup's. They have been Bertie's home away from home for boarding, puppy prep school, and day care. The entire team of professionals has been great -- from the groomers to the trainers. Kudos for keeping track of health requirements and making sure I know well in advance when he is due for preventative care. read more

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This review is for Natalie and the turnkey in home training we did with Tucker Pups for our 7 month old puppy. We've had such a positive experience that we've even purchased another one month package. Natalie comes to the condo 3x per week to work just with Mabel for 45 minutes and then once a week we do a session together so that the humans can be trained to on what to do. We've seen such progress in just one month of training and are doing another month as well. You can be home with them or they will come while you are at work and don't always need to be there - I happen to WFH so im always here). I can't recommend her enough - the entire Tucker Pups crew is amazing! read more

We appreciate Tucker Pups boarding team! Following up when packed food might be short and when our dog might be a picky eater esp during initial stays. At pick up, we really appreciate feedback on how he did with handlers and other dogs during playtime. We have a greater comfort level knowing our beloved dog is well cared for. Thank you Tucker Pups! read more

I recently boarded my 3 dogs with Tucker Pup's for a few days while I was out of town. Over the years, I have used a number of daycare/boarding facilities for my dogs...Some were good, and some were not so good. After my experience with Tucker Pup's, I can say that they are the best facility that I have used in Chicago. It's a very nice facility with great staff, and their customer service is excellent. HERE ARE THREE THINGS THAT I WAS PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED WITH, THAT I WANTED TO HIGHLIGHT: #1: I am somewhat of a "helicopter parent" to my dogs, and one issue that I have had with other kennels and day care facilities is that in many cases they won't (or are hesitant to) show me their facilities. This is important to me, because I want to see where my dogs will be boarded, where they will play, how the operation works, etc. When I went into Tucker Pup's to talk to them about possibly boarding my dogs while I was away, before I could even ask, they gave me a FULL (and very thorough) tour of their entire facility. The facility is impressive, well organized, clean, well staffed, etc. I was very impressed and immediately felt at ease with the thought of leaving my dogs there while I was out of town. #2: One of my 3 dogs is an older 160 lb English Mastiff who is a good dog, but can be somewhat aggressive with other dogs if he feels threatened (he's a rescue and has had a rough life), and due to his size, he could potentially do some damage to another dog. Rather than telling me that they didn't want to bother with boarding him, the staff went out of their way to arrange for him to have a situation where he could have solo play time with his brother and sister (away from other dogs that he doesn't know) and be housed separately, so he could be boarded without putting other dogs at risk. I really appreciated this. #3: During their stay, there was a small issue with another one of my 3 dogs that was not really even the fault of Tucker Pup's...Before I could even address it with them, the staff and management proactively reached out to me and bent over backwards to make it right. They really went out of their way (more than they really needed to) to make sure that I was happy. This impressed the hell out of me, and is why I will only be bringing my dogs to this facility from now on. read more

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Gracie boarded early Friday morning and late afternoon I received a call from you guys about a bump on Gracie's face that appeared rather suddenly. You sent me pics and you gave her some Benadryl to see if that would help. Then you ended up having to take Gracie to our vet in South Loop where it was determined it's a tooth issue and she was prescribed antibiotics. I greatly appreciate the way it was handled from beginning to end. As usual, I loved the early check-in, pics, and details about her stay when I pick her up. I also noticed all of the organization you guys do with her meds and supplements, putting them in labeled individual little bags. Thank you for being so awesome in every way. read more

Signed my dog up for a boarding stay & was impressed by how friendly and attentive the staff is. My pup had the BEST time during his initial trial day of daycare, and was positively bouncing when he realized where we were going on his boarding day. He practically ran in, without even glancing back at me during drop off, which speaks volumes to how much he enjoyed his time there. My favorite thing about his stay was that they provided a picture and a detailed report of how he did each day. Lastly, I enjoy that Tucker Pup's provides tours of their facility. This gives me peace of mind, seeing where my dog will be and how caring the staff is with the dogs. The only thing I'm sad about is that their waitlist is so long for daycare as we would love to take advantage of that service. But, for now we have a very reliable place to board our dog when needed! read more

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