Five stars all the way!…read more We were babysitting our daughter's rescue dog, Ellie, while daughter and s-i-l went on vacation. They had recently moved to the Chicago area. We wanted Ellie to become comfortable at Bark University so the kids would have a safe, reliable place to leave her occasionally with their busy schedules. This place is filled with people who genuinely care about dogs--from Candy, the owner, to Dahlia and the rest of the wonderful team. Ellie was understandably scared at first. She had been a street dog and had difficult experiences in her past. The staff took their time introducing her to different dogs, carefully figuring out which personalities she was most comfortable with. I was so impressed by the amount of love, patience, care, and attention they gave her. Ellie did incredibly well. What surprised us even more was the difference we began noticing outside of daycare. Even though she was only going once a week for a few hours, she became noticeably calmer when seeing other dogs on our walks. Normally, she would bark at them, but she has been doing so much better. The prices are also extremely reasonable--$30 for a half day and $40 for a full day. I especially love that on longer days they feed the dogs and have the dogs take a one-hour nap/rest break from 12-1. Bark University is truly a gem of a place.

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.

Sara is a real professional who knows her stuff. She's not just someone who's good with dogs…read morebecause of her experience and intuition, she also understands the nitty gritty science behind dog behavior and can explain it to you in as much detail as you like! But she's not dogmatic or condescending like some trainers are, and she doesn't make you feel bad if you've made a mistake or have a different point of view. I had a Zoom session with her and follow her on social media and she's helped me so much with my puppy who was biting me (hard!) during playtime and walks and constantly eating gross stuff off the ground. Highly recommend!

Sara is such a great resource for new and old dog parents. I found her off a referral on Facebook…read more She had a puppy play and learn which was great for getting puppy energy out and for some puppy training tricks. We came back because of her unique a la carte style of classes-picks topic book it and it creates a class. We look forward to working with her in the coming months as she is positive reward based trainer but also has the background of dog behavior.

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.

My group class was a joke. Kristen, I think is her name I try hard to forget it, advanced only her…read morefriends dog to the next level and didn't help any other students. The atmosphere was so snobby and unfriendly. Paula was the only nice person, there. I witnessed a trainer punching a Rottweiler puppy in the head because it was being forced down on the ground, over and over again while they yelled, "bang,Bang", the little guy was so terrified by that alone, and got punched in the face by a male trainer. Another person said there dog was so upset it had cage wire stuck its mouth from trying to get out of the small cage it was in. They think they are the best and they suck! My dog was a nervous wreck there and is so calm otherwise. Stay away from there, I feel so bad for the dogs, they look so sad. The police men were kind to their dogs when they came in, but that's it.

Carrie the groomer is wonderful. She does a great job with my dogs, Chochki and Pumpkin…read more Their kenneling services are pretty good. I like that they offer playtime walks for the dogs there. I'm kind of annoyed with their trainers however. When I first met Kaitlyn the trainer, she explained that Tops offers different training options for clients: board and train, day training, group classes, private lessons, etc. But after I took her beginning class, she absolutely insisted that Pumpkin has to do the board and train program. No way. I am not dumping my dog there for 3 or 4 weeks. Part of the problem is that some of the training methods there can be pretty harsh, which makes me wonder what might be happening to my dog when I am not there to watch and participate in his training program. Another problem there is the trainers at Tops act like they invented prong collars. They did not. MANY TRAINERS use prong collars. I currently train with Bill Balatsos in Palatine, IL. He recommends prong collars for most dogs. So does Jeff Hackanson, the head trainer at Dog Style Inc in Vernon Hills. The trainers at Lakeshore K9 in Highland Park also recommend prong collars. Tops didn't invent the prong collar. A lot of different trainers use them. If you want to learn how to correct bad behavior with a prong collar, Tops isn't your only option. There are other options, and they won't shove their board and train programs down your throat.

I've recently starting placing my adorable husky to Pampered Pup'z, and I've been so impressed…read more Leo LOVES to stay here! They are attentive, knowledgeable, and you can see they truly, truly care about the dogs we entrust them to care for. When they have provided Leo a much needed bath, OH MY GOSH, they did such a great job. If you're looking for a new "doggy day care," you'll be VERY happy with this awesome place!

They have a fantastic staff and we love the drop-in daycare option. They also give great baths and…read moregentle nail trimming. My dog loves coming here and I know he is well taken care of!

We went to Two Paws Up specifically for our girl Pepper. After being with us for about 9 months she…read moredeveloped leash reactivity and had an incident with a friends dog. I learned of the Reactive Rover doggy school which was a drop off, 8 course program. We dropped Pepper off for half a day approximately two times a week. Prior to beginning the course, we did an in-depth interview with Stephanie to go over our concerns and Peppers needs. We were given a packet of exercises and after each class were instructed on what to work on at home. We also had two in home lessons once drop off classes were complete. This training made a huge difference for us as a family. It helped us all gain confidence, helped us manage expectations, gave us patience and some great tools which we still use to this day. Pepper has come a long way from where she started and we're so glad we did the reactive rover school at Two Paws Up. Definitely worth the money for us! We also took both of our dogs to a nose work class lead by Stephanie following reactive rover school. The set up really catered to reactive dogs as each dog was crated and only taken out for their turn. It was a fun class and both our dogs really enjoyed it. Two Paws Up facility is really nice, it's large and clean. They offer a variety of classes and times. Its been a while since we've been back but hoping to enroll again soon.

Thank you Stephanie! You have taken the great business Brenda built and made it better…read more If you need day training you are covered. Agility, puppy classes, nosework and behavior classes. Mary is a fabulous trainer and of course Stephanie not only provides a good nosework foundation but for the advanced student as well. The new location is easy to get to from where I live and

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.

After not having a dog for 10 years I had to start the search all over before finding the dog…read morelounge inside Pets General Store. My dog has had her very first and second haircut here and it's been a great experience! Jackie always asks what we are looking for and what I think about her haircut after she is done. So thankful for having a local place that treats my dog well and doesn't keep them all day!

The Dog Lounge has been taking care of our Henry (16yr old Yorker) for the past 7 years and I must…read moresay we have always been pleased. Henry, I'm sure is not the easiest to groom but he always looks so nice when she is done. If you are looking for a Great place to have your pets groomed, I highly recommend The Dog Lounge!!!!!

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 .

As I was visiting my Dad in Libertyville, I decided to take my Golden Retriever to the grooming…read moresalon to get a pawdicure as she was in need. The folks at this location are very professional, friendly and did an awesome job on my dogs Grinchy toes!! lol A great group of groomers. Great location!! A+

Nicely stocked store -- friendly staff!…read more I do think the clerk was pulling my leg when he commented that the Three Dog Bakery cookies were delicious. He said that he ate them a lot of times and that I should try them too! I think he was kidding - was he?