I had a hard time finding the right hotel for my 15-month-old American bully, I didn't feel I can…read moretrust anyone with my dog, he was never left with anyone before, he is full of energy and he's not neutered. After Contacting Magdalena we set up Playdates so she can meet my baby doggie. She fell in love with my Dragon! After leaving Dragon I cannot explain how happy, peaceful and comfortable I was leaving my Dragon with Dzika dog academy I was receiving daily updates and pictures, which made me feel comfortable! Magdalena is awesome guys! She is full off energy, she loves animals and she is the only one who I trust with my dog now!!! If I could give her million stars I would, trust me she deserved!!!!

Love her!! Love her place she really cares about her visiting guests. She is a DOG WHISPERER FOR…read moreSure give her a try you wont be dissapointed.

Kim is a very caring and strong trainer. She has done wonders with our dog Noah and I highly…read morerecommend her. I really appreciate how she connects with both the people and the dogs. She really cares about both the dogs and people, and makes you realize she is in fact training you!

Well, of course. Kim is at the Bark Bark Club, so she's going to be five stars!…read more I took my dog, Sonic, a notorious twerker, to Kim's class at the Bark Bark Club and really enjoyed it. Kim's style is no-nonsense and direct - just what you want with these crazy, four-legged beasts we take into our homes. Classes are very clear, and she gives handouts so you don't forget what went on in the class. It's training the owner as much as training the dog. I'm happy with the progress my pup made, now it's up to ME to reinforce that. I'd definitely take another class with her. Oh, and it's obvious Kim adores dogs - but really, who doesn't?

I've known the owner Prentice Kidd for years. I loved his program and thought he was great. He has…read moregreat knowledge on dog training. I let him train my dog for basic training. I was able to see how he treats people's dog when they leave their dog with him for weeks of training. Once I started to really look at his program I was able to really see his program for what it is. I've seen him not feed people's dogs for days, leave them in their kennels (crying & barking) for 10 hrs at a time. Ive heard him talk about clients in such a disrespectful way. I've seen him be cruel and abusive towards dogs that were left in his care for training. He told me that results is all that matters. I would never let him train anything of mine again.

Prentice Kidd worked magic with my dog, Jaz, a 110 lb Dutch Shepherd American Bull dog rescue…read more Prentice was my FORTH trainer and within days had my stubborn strong boy listening to commands and heeling. Jaz was dog reactive and sometimes aggressive. Within weeks, Prentice had me training with other large and reactive dogs. He's communicative, funny, fun, and the best dog trainer I've ever had. Jaz enjoys training--and I do. I'm closer with my dog. I trust him. Most importantly, I can now relax on walks--which is the point, for me, of having a dog. Not all dog trainers are equal--and few are superior--but Prentice is all of that--and a bag of treats.

Right now, I'm not a fan. I'm a dog owner with a middle-aged dog. I have tried to give Toriano…read moreSanzone, et al some time, but today I made a phone call to the credit card company. They are looking into the complaint. Will follow up.

If I could give more stars, I absolutely would! We brought our 8-month-old puppy to Found, and he…read morehad the BEST experience in PupStart+. While every aspect of the program was fantastic, two things really stood out. First, the team genuinely cares about every dog--it's clear in everything they do. Second, this wasn't just a training experience for our puppy; it was a learning experience for us as owners, too. As first-time puppy owners, they gave us the skills and confidence we needed, and the progress our puppy made was incredible. We can now take him places and truly enjoy the experience. We initially signed up for six weeks but extended it by three more because of how much progress he was making--and because we knew the impact would be long-lasting. We're even planning to bring him back this summer for additional off-leash training (and because we're pretty sure he misses it!). I can't say enough positive things about the facilities, the staff, and the level of care they provide. They're always available to answer questions and show a genuine investment in each dog's success. It's also such a relief to have found a place we trust for boarding and grooming. Thank you, Found, for everything--you've truly changed our lives and our puppy's life!!

Found is Penny's home away from home. They create programming that works for each individual dog,…read morerather then a one-size-fits-all approach. Penny gets socialization, training, and exercise at Found, but she's never over worked or over simulated when she gets home. I feel safe leaving Penny there to be boarded during longer trips, and her daycare routine means she gets variety in her week. We both love Found!

My partner and I reached out to Megan after realizing that we were in over our head with our…read morenewly-adopted dog Juice, who was having issues with leash reactivity and acclimating to our resident cat. Megan was awesome from the jump - she responded quickly, patiently answered all of our (insane) questions, and showed us different exercises to help Juice learn to stay calm around the kitty. She has remained a fantastic resource through follow-up training and beyond by continuing to answer questions over email. Thanks to all of the insight that Megan gave us into Juice's behavior, continuing to work with our dog has become something we look forward to doing together every day. All of which is to say, Megan is the best and I can't recommend her enough!

Jennifer taught my family different techniques to calm our dog when she got overexcited. She is…read morevery defensive when new people come into our home. Jennifer taught us a command that we are still using and reinforcing with other commands as well. She was a great help!

We love The Dog House! More importantly our Golden…read moreRetriever loves it!!! He is never scared to go to daycare , he comes out happy and tired . They all know his name and we can tell they love and take great care of him. We get report cards , videos or pictures of his day. I've found the best way to contact them is email. They respond promptly. I highly recommend!!!

My pooch was well treated and seemed to like it. She slept for a whole day after…read more I would definitely recommend taking her here again.

Our chihuahua needed his nails clipped and a bath. We went off the Yelp reviews when choosing a…read moregroomer. The reviews were accurate and we had a great experience. The groomer was friendly, professional, and had a great "bed side manner" with our dog. It only took two hours before we got to pick him up. He smelled great, his nails were clipped and grinded, and his ears cleaned. All of this cost $55 and there's an option to leave a tip. Given our experience and how close it is to home, we will definitely be returning.

I'm fairly new to the Portage Park neighborhood so I needed to find a groomer I could regularly…read morevisit that's close by; my previous one was too far of a drive now. I gave Bark Out Loud a call and someone immediately answered and after a short explanation, I was able to get an appointment for my Beagle mix. Anne was so lovely and nice, and she answered all the relevant questions and concerns I had. The salon was a happy yellow inside and the grooming area was an open space, which I liked because I've been to other salons where the grooming area was closed off; you couldn't see how they cleaned and treated your pets, and that honestly made me nervous. Also, I really appreciated that I didn't have to go through hoops to get an appointment. I've called other groomers in the area and they either didn't accept new clients or I had to fill out a form online to be waitlisted...I didn't know finding a new groomer could be this difficult? Anyway, I just needed a regular bath package, nail buffing and gland expression for my short haired boy. Anne messaged me as soon as my dog was ready to be picked up, faster than the estimated two hour window! She explained what she did and couldn't do, which was par for the course, since my dog hated getting his nails trimmed. Even so, he looked nice and clean with a smile on his face; he didn't look stressed at all! The prices were reasonable and she offered spa packages and other extras, if you'd like to pamper your babies. I will definitely come back!