Our one year old American Staffordshire/Pitbull mix completed her first full day of "daycare"…read moretraining, a drop off program offered that provides training throughout the day. Our family is amazed at ONE day of training being so effective! As a puppy, she is rambunctious and full of energy, and as a breed she is stubborn and incredibly strong - we are very pleased with how one day of training has improved some basic skills such as sit, heel, stay, etc. while supporting basic skills like not jumping up. Looking forward to seeing her ongoing progress and working with the K9 Guardians team!

I have only used the boarding services with K9 Guardians twice and we won't be back…read more I honestly thought the first time was fine, I have two dogs a husky and German shepherd and I know they can be a lot to deal with at times being high energy working breeds. Yesterday was the second time I picked my dogs up after a 4 day stay. My husky had speckles of urine all over his white face and down his chest. My shepherds fur was all crusty on his stomach, as if he'd been lying in urine and had feces in the fur around his butt. They both stunk and felt grimy to the touch..these are show dogs and I am a professional groomer, meaning I normally bathe them every 2 weeks, so for them to come home like this after 4 days, I was disgusted. I check over both dogs once we were home and both had a dry nose and deeper red gums that were very dry, indicating dehydration. They went straight for the water and drank about a bowl each. They make you pay before getting your pet, if I would've seen them I wouldn't have paid for such poor service. This bordered on animal abuse and I won't be leaving my pets in their care, or lack there of, again! Just to note: Before my dogs stayed the first time I asked for a tour so they showed me the back kennel area and dog run section. The "day camp" dogs are in VERY small kennels (maybe 3x3 I'm not sure) and they keep their prong collars on them while kenneled. This to me is a safety hazard but I'm not certain if boarders are handled the same way. Boarders are in larger kennels I think 6x6 or 6x9 but the runs are just large enough for them to pee and move around some. Outside of that pets are not exercised, unless you pay an additional $50 a day for training... and thats supposed to be 15 minutes of training an hour....Not a walk or actually exercise activity

The only place I can trust with my dogs! They do special play groups based on your dogs temperament…read moreand the staff really cares about our pets.

Great Long weekend stay for both our large dogs - first…read morestarted w a half day to help familiarize both staff w our pups and for our dogs to become somewhat comfortable w their weekend stay quarters They offer overnight, but also daycare, per taxi, etc. Both outdoor and indoor ply areas Very nice people - owner is outstanding too

Andrea and her crew did an absolutely amazing job with our pup Zoey! We did a 3 week board and…read moretrain and are beyond impressed with the outcome! We highly recommend Presentable K9! Andrea is very responsive and actually takes the time to listen to any potential concerns or questions regarding your dog. After speaking with her on the phone just once I knew this was the best route to go down for amazing results!

Andrea is wonderful. I brought my naughty rescue dog, Goji,…read moreto her with little hope of him improving. Andrea was patient and loving throughout the entire process. By the end of his training weeks, Goji was a brand new dog--polished and obedient. I'm so grateful to Andrea for her incredible work. She truly transformed Goji, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend Presentable Canine!

We absolutely love and adore the Dogtastic Team! Our girls are rescues and have some specific…read morepersonalities and needs, and Dogtastic always welcomes them with open arms. Not only do the pups love it, but we have peace of mind knowing they are playing and well taken care of. We would recommend Dogtastic without hesitation for Dog Daycare and Boarding!! 15/10 stars

My dog loves going there, so I love it! It's nice for him to interact with other dogs. The staff…read moreis very nice and attentive to the dogs.

I took my 4 month old American Eskimo puppy "Gibbs" to Nadine at the beginning of August '15 and I…read morewanted to wait a couple months before I posted my review. I needed help with housebreaking, basic commands (sit, come, off the couch / people/etc) and crate training. Gibbs absolutely hated going in his crate and would whine and bark the entire time he was in there. I searched everywhere to find a reputable trainer that wouldn't use force or hurt my dog in an effort to train him. Thankfully, Nadine's approach revolves around love, affection and positive reinforcement. So I dropped Gibbs off on a Wednesday with his food (enough for two weeks), a collar and the crate that I would want him to sleep in. As promised, Nadine would sent me progress updates and pictures every day! This definitely helped put my mind to ease since it was difficult not knowing what type of dog I was going to get back or what was happening to him. When I went back to pick Gibbs up two weeks later, he was the same loving playful puppy that I dropped off. But, something was different... He was potty trained, he liked going in his crate, he obeyed basic commands and was actually more fun to have around. Nadine even trained him to alert me by barking when he needed to go outside. Not sure how she did it, but I can't say enough good things about her. There are other reviews on Yelp that are a couple years old so I figured I would post a recent review.. because my experience was fantastic!! If you've got a puppy or a dog that needs to be potty trained, you should seriously consider contacting Nadine for her help. She's professional, clearly loves what she does and gets results. Thank you Nadine!!!

I thankfully found Nadine online, I was new in Chicago and had no one to ask for references. I…read moreCalled her with questions about my hamster size 8 week old teacup Yorkie. Nadine called me back within 24 hours. She answered all of my questions. After three long phone calls (they must have been 45 minutes to an hour long) I decided to drop off my boo bear for a two week training session. My little Chloe was a tough cookie! After two weeks Nadine called and said "I would like to keep her another week-free of charge." Bahaha! Like mother like Furr baby....I thought...my dog is as stubborn as me! The hardest thing I ever did was leave my first with a stranger for three weeks. I wasn't sure what was going to happen when I picked her up and honestly I didn't care if she was trained at this point! I just wanted her back. I was amazed.. Chloe was so calm and submissive, yes just like how Ceasar Milan does it on TV! I was not allowed to look at her at first while Nadine "trained me." I needed it more than Chloe did. I was doing so many things wrong like baby talking her, letting her walk all over me, picking her up when she barked at me, letting her walk in front of me...so many things were wrong. Nadine taught me how to discipline Chloe and structure her days to make HER happy! Dogs love discipline, they love a challenge..Chloe like a lot of small dogs was a challenge. It took a lot of time, patience and discipline to get her where she is today. Well worth the effort. Chloe Johnlyn Boo Boo Bear is now 3 years old, 4 LBS and sweeter than Fanny May Melt aways! She travels with me EVERYWHERE. She has walked the streets of 5th ave in NYC, shopped in Dallas, we even got lost and ended up in the Tenderloin in San Fran (yikes-that was scary thank goodness it was 4PM and still light out!) HAHA People always ask on the plane if I drug her because she is so chill. ah no! I constantly get compliments when I take her out-besides that she is absolutely friggen adorable, that she is well behaved and sweet! She loves to meet new dogs, new people, fetch with Dad and roughhouse. She loves kisses and a nap snuggled up in the sun. MOST IMPORTANTLY- we recently moved into a new home with brand new carpet and I am proud to say Chloe has not had one accident! EVERY single time has been on a pee pad or outside! YAAY! Go Chloe! I will keep you posted on her success! I owe this thanks to Nadine. Without her we would be a hot mess! I am so happy to have a place where I can drop Chloe off for boarding that is not like an institution but a warm home with people around who love animals.She only accepts a few at a time so your baby gets so much attention. Nadine continues her training while boarding! She takes Chloe on long walks, socializes her with other dogs and people... Nadine has become family to us. I would recommend highly taking this route. Just call Nadine with your questions and I am sure you will understand why I trusted her just from talking to her on the phone!

Pam is a fabulous pet sitter and the proof is in the calm and happy dogs we come home to after a…read moretrip. Two of our three dogs are rather shy, but they trust Pam to take care of them. Pam is also easy to get in contact with while we are away, much more so than previous pet sitters we tried. She sends pictures via text to let us know how our dogs are doing. We had issues with our dogs refusing to go out when friends stopped by to let them out but Pam's kind and gentle way won them over. We also feel that our home is in good hands while we are away. She takes care of things without being intrusive.

We've been using Pam for almost two years and wouldn't trust anyone else with our dog! Pam comes…read moremultiple times a week to walk and love on our dog while we are at work. We've also had to call her last minute to let our dog out or feed him because we couldn't get home. She never lets us down and our dog loves her. We trust her 100% with access to our home. It's so nice to have someone to count on and trust. She even brings an occasional package in that's been left on the porch!

I felt like walking into a spa when we took our dog, Theo, to Lane Veterinary. They had a very…read moreclean aesthetic. It was very welcoming. The front desk recognized Theo and said hello. That was great because you want to feel like you are taking your pet to a safe and kind space. The vet was very knowledgeable and gentle with Theo. She went through all the shots we can give Theo and the reasons why they would be helpful especially in the region we live. I had tons of questions and took notes and the vet didn't gloss over anything she made sure I was able to get my notes. This is my first dog so I wanted to know as much as possible. It was a very positive experience and we are definitely bringing Theo back. There's a parking lot, too! Just be careful to watch for what spots are labeled for UPS and which ones are labeled for Lane Veterinary.

Very disappointing experience overall. I chose Lane Vet because I appreciated the idea of a…read morefear-free practice, but the quality of care did not meet expectations. I was told my dog did not need to fast for bloodwork, a bile acid test was administered incorrectly, and several costly tests were run that internal medicine later said were unnecessary and not appropriate for her condition. I also received alarming health messages that were ultimately inaccurate and misinterpreted in the context of her chronic condition. Even a routine nail trim was handled poorly, which further reduced my confidence. The response to concerns was defensive, and the staff interactions did not reflect the fear-free philosophy being promoted. For dogs with chronic conditions requiring coordination with specialists, this may not be the best option.

We recently moved back to Chicago area and I did a search on one of the Elmhurt pages on FB for dog…read morewalkers and found several people recommended LA. Monica came to my house to meet our dogs and was professional with me. She asked the right questions and seem to have our dogs best interest.

This is a long overdue review of Monica and Leash Adventures. Monica came to my rescue when I moved…read moreto Elmhurst and was in quick need of someone to walk my 3.5 month old puppy. Being new to the area and a new dog owner, I was very nervous about finding someone I could rely on and trust with my energetic pup. Upon meeting Monica and seeing her interact with my dog, I knew immediately were were in good hands. Monica walked my pup ~3 times per week for a year before we moved to a new city and had to find a new walker. My dog absolutely loved Monica and so did we - we miss her dearly. Since we left Elmhurst, we have experienced other dog walkers/companies that are good, but we recognize that our experience with Monica was exceptional. I highly recommend Monica.