Jeff is soooooooooooooooo great!!! I can't recommend him…read moreenough, for so many reasons... Im in London, UK, & I booked Jeff for a Consultation / Training Session via SKYPE.... We connected quickly & easily, & the video quality was so good it was just like he was sitting here on my sofa!!! He really listened to my issues, asked a lot of questions, & then gave me the solutions I needed... He watched me trying out his instructions & if I needed help to get it right he would demonstrate for me with the help of his own dog - who is also the most perfectly behaved doggy I have ever seen!! I've had 'normal' sessions with local trainers & I can honestly say that the quality of service was not lessened by using skype, in fact when a normal session ends the trainer leaves, where as Jeff let me go way over time & didn't even look at his watch once!!! Jeff made me feel like he was genuinely interested in helping us, & even now still enquires about the progress we're making... Recently we acquired a new issue - barking at every neighbour going up or down the stairs - so i hope Jeff has a slot in his diary free for us!!! Finally, Jeff offers very reasonable rates!!! Suzi, Marley & Billy x

I was shopping in Vernon Hills, one day, when I saw a van advertising in-home dog training. Given…read morethat we had recently acquired a new puppy, I was intrigued. I looked up Jeff's website (www.trainmydog.com) and was very impressed by what I saw, so I sent him a note explaining our situation and asking for his pricing information. He immediately arranged a phone call with me, so we could discuss my needs in more detail. With our first conversation I was impressed by how he listened while I explained different situations that pertained to our pup - then asked pertinent questions to help him understand the situation better. We talked for approx 30 minutes about what he could and could not do for us. (Our dog is a 'herder' by nature. I was hoping to break him of this habit but Jeff was very upfront in letting me know that this habit could not be broken and anyone who said they could break it was lying to us. I found it refreshing that he was honest and told me up front. He also told me that while it can't be broken, there are countermeasures that we can take to help control the situation.) I thought his prices were VERY reasonable (especially given that he was going to come to our house!) and LOVED that he has a "no-contract obligation" meaning he could come out once and we would never have to bring him back, if we didn't like what he did in the first session. After discussing everything with him, Jeff estimated that he would need no more than 3-4, 1-hour sessions with us (but again, we were not committed to anything past the first session.) We agreed! On the day of our first session, Jeff showed up on time and began immediately getting to know our dog. We talked through some things, to start, and then the training began. Jeff had recommended a prong collar and a non-retractable leash, when we spoke on the phone - so I had gone out and bought those things in advanced. However, he also came prepared with items would could have bought from him, had we not already purchased them (which was great!) I was nervous about using the prong collar (thought it looked more like a torture collar) so Jeff took time to explain how it works - why it's not inhumane - and also showed us how to size it and put it on properly so we weren't hurting our dog. Have to admit that the difference is like NIGHT and DAY when our dog is using that collar!! I'm a BIG believer, now! Jeff worked with our dog for approx 1.5 hours. He gave us tips and "homework" on things that we would need to continue working on, after he left. It has been only 6 days since Jeff was at our house and we're already seeing several changes in the behavior of our dog! We are THRILLED with the work we did with Jeff and would highly recommend his services!

Kamp K9 is fantastic. I brought my new puppy there six months ago and have used Kamp K9 for…read moretraining, Boarding, and doggy daycare. Every single one of the staff have been terrific. So friendly and accommodating. And my dog loves going there... And is much more well-behaved. I have had dogs for many years and have tried trainers coming to the house and training at a pet store with varying degrees of success. Kamp K9 is by far the BEST!

Beware: do not board your dog here!…read more Kamp K-9 is known for kennel cough (I found this out too late from my neighbors and friends). I boarded my dog here for a long weekend, and unfortunately, he contracted a terrible case of kennel cough. That was bad enough, but the owner's (David Jenner's) response was the real issue--shockingly rude and dismissive. On top of that, the place has a terrible smell and just doesn't seem hygienic at all. I wouldn't risk coming back again.

We're so grateful to have found Monica! When we brought home our two-month-old Bernadoodle puppy,…read moreWalter, 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.

We couldn't be more impressed with Monica! We adopted a 2 year old golden doodle, Max, who has…read moreanxiety 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!

My dog is a 2.5 year old rescue and needed help with leash pulling and jumping up on people…read more Sophie understands what each individual dog needs, and is able to teach you and your dog in a kind and patient way. Sophie was so easy to work with and made our training sessions something that we looked forward to. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

We used Sophie again, now for our second puppy and she is absolutely brilliant (nod to her British…read moreheritage)! 10/10 highly recommend! She really knows what she's talking about and even makes it fun. Not even a snowstorm that dumped 10 inches stopped her from coming either.

I received a call the day after Christmas, that my dog was howling in pain and couldn't get up. I…read moreasked if they could get him to a vet and they said no, I had to pick him up. When arrived they wanted to use ropes to lift him with due to so badly soiled. So we supplied our own blanket and carried him to car. He was in obvious pain, soiled, bleeding from mouth. He was immediately taken to animal hospital and advised had to be put down for fractured back and kidney issues. When asked for an explanation Randa immediately sent a refund saying upon my request, which was just for explanation. When followed up was told I can't sue because I signed a waiver, that it was my fault for boarding an older dog and not boarded before. I never made any accusations or asked for anything but an explanation. I'm so devastated I left my pet/family member in their care.

Been using Tailchasers for years! very dependable, honest and our pets love Kim and her daily…read moreemails!! Highly recommend them!

With an energetic puppy, it can be hard to find a safe, controlled environment where they can…read moresocialize and learn. We tried PetSmart classes, but they weren't a good fit for our high-energy girl. Happy Hound puppy classes were the perfect blend of play and training, helping Cora build confidence in herself and around other dogs. Thank you Mary and Happy Hound!

Outstanding results. Fun experience! The training theory is so logical but not what humans get…read morewithout guidance. Having work with many training theories in the past, happy hounded/Mary Thompson and Phil, have a superior approach to puppy training. My vet who I have known since kindergarten and for whom I have the deepest respect also notes that this is where she sends dogs/humans when they are behavioral issues. I trust her and truly believe this is the right place to go.

Monika transformed my 2 year old German Shepherd buddy with her two week training course. Honestly…read morecan't believe how well he's responding and listening to commands. Asking Monika for help was the best decision I've ever made. Highly recommend - it was worth every penny

Leaving a great review here for Monika because we just had an excellent conversation about my dog…read more She made the time to discuss my 10 year old Pit Bull's current behavioral status regarding potty training in detail. It's clear her advice comes from experience in training as well as her knowledge on health and diet. I will definitely schedule training and would recommend her in a heartbeat.

My daughter has a dog that is bordering on crazy and she often brought him there overnight (before…read morethey relocated to a different state). My daughter had made arrangements and I picked up her dog from there a couple of times. They appear to be a great organization and are very good with animals. My daughter definitely had confidence in leaving her dog there overnight, especially during trips. I can't provide any info on the cost, however. Note: her dog was ferrel for a very long time so he can be a bit difficult to handle at times. That was not a problem with her dog at that location. They treated my daughter and dog very well.

Candy and Company are the best. Our boys are always well taken care and happy. Her staff is…read moreterriffic also and a joy to work with.

I absolutely recommend Phil's Pup Camp. He is patient and accommodating and a thoughtful…read moreexperienced dog instructor. He treats his classes a collaboration between him and the dog owners and the dogs themselves. I look forward to enrolling my dog in the next level of training with Phil.

I loved Phil's Pup Camp! I took the obedience 101 class with my dog & he had recently graduated as…read morea K9 Good Citizen. I also enrolled my dog in the advanced obedience class and I love it. Phil is the most kind hearted trainer. He's very patient and explains all the exercises to you. My dog benefited tremendously from his class. Thank you Phil!

Sabrielle and her staff truly understand and care about dogs. I have a very special little dog who…read moreneeds a lot of training and attention to help overcome her behavioral challenges and they not only understood what to do immediately, we've been making steady progress since we first met everyone. The convenient Wheaton location of the facility is great for daycare and they also allow for half-day daycare too. Very flexible scheduling. When I pick my dog up, I can tell that she's received personalized attention from the staff and that she has been well cared for. Often she's been able to work one-on-one with a staff member for nearly all of her half-day session. We also attend the group classes which are incredibly unique and let my dog build up practice interacting with other dogs in a way that reinforce new, good behaviors. My neighbors are thrilled with the progress almost as much as I am - my dog no longer automatically barks at everyone outside now and is able to make new friends. The in home training we did originally was incredibly valuable to get us started on the right foot. We need to do that again very soon! Is it the least expensive daycare and/or training in the area? No. But it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. When I leave my dog in the care of The Canine's Voice I know that she's going to be safe, loved, and will learn a few things while she's there. The classes are incredibly valuable too. The results speak for themselves.

We've only ever rescued older herding dogs, so we decided to get a 10-11mo…read more.. Sabrielle helped us greatly in the process giving us tools to tame the little maniac. She had plenty of tips and techniques and it was nice having her visit the home for the sessions to see how he is in that environment. After several mixed purpose sessions I feel like we're on the path to success, maybe. We hope .