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!

I cannot say enough good things about Pet Suites. I have been coming here for over a year helping…read morewith my daughters dog who has a problem eating dangerous non-food items. We had been through at lot with 5 other daycare facilities with their promise not to let anything bad happen and thousands in vet bills. Then Pet Suites opened. They don't give the dogs toys in the all day play daycare-I will never understand places that do. Before and after the 8 hours of play the dogs stay in suites with no plastic trays to snack on. When she was at dogtopia I would watch on the cameras as the dogs just circled around the room all day. It was very stressful and for the animals too. That is not the case at Pet Suites. Thry have indoor outdoor play weather permitting. I never see dogs circling - just playing or lounging! When I unexpectedly got a puppy from the shelter during a very busy work time I signed her up right away for the puppy preschool. I could tell my puppy was happy, loved, and well cared for. The program is great. She is now in the regular daycare and I am more than happy with how the days are scheduled and how they are cared for. Having a clean, great facility and daycare/boarding programs is only part of it. The people that work there are ALL incredible. They all care for animals that much is obvious, but they are all great with people too--they must have high hiring standards. I thank them all for making rescuing this puppy possible. I can name them all as they all keep me coming back, but this is already too long - thank you Tina, Kaitlin, Jillian, Amanda, Danielle, Lauren, Mia....everyone else!

I toured the facility when my dog was a 12 week old puppy. It was summer and very hot, 90's. My vet…read morehad just warned me not ot keep the puppy out for more than 10 min in that type of heat as they cant regulate their body temps yet. When I toured it was HOT and they were very proud of their out door area - with no shade, that the puppies had been in for 30 min. Also, while I was waiting for the tour a gentleman came in to get his dog, told them the dog's name. they went back brought him a dog and he says "that's NOT my dog"

My furry daughter has been going to Dogtopia, Arlington Heights, for…read moreover a year. When I say "Friends" she is happy to go. Every month, there is a special day for photos that I try to fit in my schedule as they take such good photos and special days which funds their charitable organization. The staff has always been friendly and Kitsuneyoshi has never come home hurt. She gets a lot of exercise and comes home for a long nap.

Looks ok. Not going to use it. The person who greeted me was friendly. There is a viewing window…read morefor the small dog room. The energy was quite active. I did not care for the powerful scent they were diffusing in the lobby--scents, especially that extreme, are not good for people so they are probably not good for pets, plus, what are they covering up. I am not usually bothered but, man that was really bad. I was concerned about the outdoor play area they showed through another window because it was not made for dogs at all. It is simply a fenced area that happened to be there--and the dogs have to go down concrete steps. Great if you have a larger dog. Terrible if you have a mini dachshund--a breed that is not supposed to go down stairs at all. They are supposed to use ramps. I expressed my concern and said that would be a problem unfortunately and the reply is that she could learn to use them. I know that. The point is that medically, long backed low dogs are not supposed to use steps because of the association with IVDD/paralysis. With other choices we liked better, this was not the one for us.

We took an introductory puppy training class with Mary and the techniques she taught us were very…read morehelpful! She uses a combination of positive reinforcement and voice inflection/commands to guide the dog. Her approach is to "train the trainer", so that you are not accidentally giving mixed signals to your dog. We adopted our puppy during the pandemic, and she has always been scared of other dogs and people despite our best efforts to socialize her. The training techniques Mary taught us helped our dog to focus on us, instead of outside stimuli in public places and helped her be a bit less afraid out in the world. We're looking forward to going back for more lessons! Thanks, Mary!

Mary is an outstanding teacher. She teaches you how to train your dog, rather than her training…read moreyour dog for you. The group setting is even more ideal for training with distractions. After working with Mary, I feel so much more confident training my dog and my bond with my dog is so much stronger. Mary has so much experience with training award winning show dogs and that made it so much easier to listen to her suggestions. I could not recommend her courses more, if you are looking for a stronger bond with your pet, while having fun with others and their dogs!

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.

The narrow aisles and more limited selection at this location didn't impress me much.read more

My dog Mac just graduated from Erik's Canine Good Citizen class. We learned so much-- Mac is a…read moredifferent dog than he was 6 weeks ago when we started! Additionally, I bonded with my dog in a way that benefitted both of us. Erik taught me how to get Mac to listen through eye contact and positive rewards. So grateful we found this class and Erik!

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.

Michelle and Matt!!! You have no idea how thankful we are to…read morehave your guys take care of Tutu. Thanks for scheduling all of our last minute/same day walks. Everyone who is taking care of Tutu has been amazing. I will recommend you guys to anyone that is looking for a walker or for any pet needs.

I love Prairie Path Pet Care and use them for occasional walks and care when we are out of town…read more They set up an initial meeting to meet with us and get to know Ronny and finalize details etc..., which I loved getting to know who we were working with. They are very professional and carrying. The office (Michelle) is super responsive, easy to deal with. Our walker (Ruben) is the BEST. He is always on time, leaves really great detailed notes along with cute pictures after each walk. :) I cannot say enough good things about them. Highly recommend them.

This facility offers a solid range of services, I've…read morevisited Dog Play Care facility primarily for grooming, and my experience has been decent.Your experience may vary depending on certain factors. Staff & Service: The quality of service seems to depend a lot on the staff. Some team members are extremely kind and seem to have a great rapport with my dog, while others, not as much. I did have one incident where my dog was uneasy to a particular staff member, and since switching to a different groomer, I haven't had any issues. It seems like the experience can depend on the chemistry between your dog and the staff. Facilities & Cleanliness: The facility itself is clean, spacious, and well-maintained. I always feel comfortable with the level of care they provide in terms of the environment. They also offer events and activities. Boarding & Daycare: While I haven't used the boarding or daycare services personally, from what I've observed, the setup seems to cater to larger group play. My preference is for smaller groups, based on my dog's personality, so this might not be the best fit for everyone. It's definitely something to consider if your dog has specific social preferences.

This place is one of the best. I have taken my dog to several grooming places and I would highly…read morerecommend Dog Play Day Care for their service and price. It started with the phone call, Adriana was friendly and informative on services and pricing. When we arrived she was friendly, professional and great with our dog. The place is clean and parking is easy. I will be coming back! Happy to have found this place.

Carlos is really easy to talk to. Very friendly and obviously has a ton of experience working with…read moredogs and dog owners. I will definitely go back there for doggy daycare and boarding. Maybe some training as well, although training with Carlos is not cheap. I can only afford a few more sessions.

extremely friendly, making dog owner extremely comfortable with the whole process. It was a fun…read morealbeit expensive experience. Planning on doing one more session. They definitely know what they are doing and can "read" you and your dogs comfort level for training. Great time and learned a lot.