Recommended from someone who has spent many years with her dogs under Gayle's training. Ivy…read moregraduated from both puppy classes. I learned so much and enjoyed the classes and meeting other dogs and people. I can highly recommend It's a Pawsitive Thing in Justice.

I was very disappointed in the response I got from this establishment. I left a message 2 days ago…read morewithout a response so I called again today and was basically told forget about it. I have a 5 year old dog that needs to be socialized and I explained that in my original message, however when I called back i was told that she did not do aggressive/regressive training. and when I told her that I had left the previous message without a response she said yeah I know, with no explanation as to why she did not call me back. So i guess that was my answer. Very disappointed and would not recommend this service to anyone.

I called these people several times and left messages. According to their voicemail they return…read morecalls in 24 to 48 hours. I received no return phone call inquiring about my dogs nails. I left two messages and I waited and waited. So I decided to contact the mobile pet groomers who are more expensive but reliable and they return phone calls!!! So if you are considering using their services here is my advice. Run like your the last two monkeys boarding Noah's Ark and it's starting to rain! No no no!!! That's a hard no from me! Enter at your own risk ! You've been warned!

While I will give this place a 5 for dog training they deserve a 2 for dog daycare. After speaking…read moreto animal behaviorist (2 to be exact) after being told my dog has a high prey drive (what 8 month old lab doesn't) to find out my 60 pound dog should never have been allowed to be with smaller dogs. Not just the prey drive but larger dogs play rougher then smaller dogs. They can be stepped on etc. After interviewing different dog daycares I have found out that for most if not all have cams to check in through out the day. Also if there is an issue with your pup there is video evidence. I had nothing except for their word and honestly I feel my pups wasn't wanted they just wanted my money. The training was top notch and worth the money. I do have the best puppy ever and can take her to many places. She now has manners. But I do not recommend for day care. Lesson learned.

We visited DDP today as day#1 for my adorable 6 month old Wheaten Terrier. He can be very shy with…read morenew people but loves being there with the extremely well- trained staff, I was very pleased with his temperament testing & the patience used in selecting a peer group for him. He spent a half day with comparably sized young dogs and had great fun. The facility is indeed spotless. There is no odor or mess to be seen. Safety is very important to the owner ( who has been my groomer for my late dog since 2008). Close supervision of the dogs is demonstrated. The staff love dogs. It is sincere . I commend them as I do the owner of Doggy Day Play. I am the most observant pet person so I watch everything. I highly recommend this business. There is Video View as the system so that pet owners can watch over their pets . I also want to say that as in any business there is a natural turnover of staff. Young people move on. They go to college. They leave the area. They experience difficulties that cause them to leave: tardiness etc. as well as pursuing other jobs. And I know the physical plant called Doggy Day Play. I drive a distance . I've used the toilet. I walk through the facility. I see no filth . I see no rat traps as alleged in a fake review. I'm sensitive to some fragrances so I provide my own dog wipes for my longer haired dog. He's never been bitten. He's never been harmed. I've never been cheated on a bill. He HAS gotten himself dirty . He's a dog not a professor! Nobody is stupid or rude to me . This is a local business! Why wouldn't a client go right to Jill the actual owner if they had an issue? Why try to ruin a good business ? It's a good place to safely allow your dog to play . I've never boarded there. But I'm never away from home. Support do not destroy small business. They matter very much in the communities!

It is with a very heavy heart that I post this review... I absolutely had high hopes for this place…read morebut I am enraged and incensed by the mistreatment and irresponsible, unprofessional , ignorant behavior by the staff here. I ENTRUSTED them with the care of my 1 yr old doodle. Who as any puppy parent knows, is the love of my life and a family member to myself and my husband. I watched in complete horror and agony as a staff member continually and repeatedly shoved my dog in the face, aggressively away from them as they lazily sat of the ground text messaging on the phone. Petting and inviting other dogs to play but making a point to push my dog in the face and body to get away from them. This person then stood up and shoved my dog away from them entirely... Caring for dogs is the very essence of your job! You can image my complete and utter heartbreak as I watched... but momma is crafty and cunning, because I was recording too.... ;-). My sweet boy is not socialized with other dogs well. He looks for comfort from ppl when around other dogs... It was the recommendation of his trainer that we put him in daycare at least once a week and this place came highly recommended. It is a shame, because up until this experience I would have given them glowing reviews. But due to the ignorant behavior of one unprofessional, uncaring, unknowing individual staffer, and the lack of concern from the other staffers for a hurting mom... I can say for a certainty that I wish I could review less than 1 star... I wish I could upload the video of the mistreatment of my baby in its entirety... All of the other puppy parents I've shown the footage to, were enraged! We will see how the Daycare will respond. So far, No apologies yet. I am however posting the pic of his head being shoved, and him being grabbed by the collar and pushed away. So sorry to have to share this, but it has to be known to other parents and dog lovers. Update: I spoke with the Manager Andrew, and I am impressed with the maturity and insightfulness of this young man. I appreciate him calling to have an objective conversation, apologizing and taking ownership and responsibility on the part of his staff. I hope to build the relationship with this daycare going forward because as I've mentioned, I had a great first impression and I hope to reestablish trust.

Patti, or as I call her, the Dog Whisperer, is absolutely AMAZING with my two dogs…read more I leave for work early in the morning and the dogs used to spend a great deal of time home alone. My dogs started to, on a daily basis, have accidents in the house. Understandably, because they were home for so long without going out. Now that Patti walks them daily, they have a whole new personality and are much calmer and almost never have accidents. It really was the best thing I could have done for them! My job allows me to Work From Home on occasion. I always know when she is here because my dogs go crazy when they see her car. She really is the sweetest person and does a great job with the boys! She was the easiest and BEST decision I ever made! We just LOVE HER!

We have a new Lab rescue, a youngster, full of energy, and were looking for a dog walker we could…read moretrust as our pets are family to us. Since we lost our last elderly rescue, our former dog walkers had retired so we found Patti, who unlike others I had called, immediately got in touch with me and scheduled a "meet and greet" to see if she'd be a good fit for our house. I can't speak highly enough of her. She's caring, professional, definately has working knowledge of dog behavior and we can rely on her, even when we had to make a schedule change on short notice due to an unexpected work trip. Our Lab just loves her, and waits for her patiently as soon as she senses it's about "that time" (with the same precision as "it's dinnertime!"

Nick is the best. His 20 years of experience working with…read moredogs shows, as he was able to identify and address behavior in my one year old puppy immediately. In addition to that I had to go out of town and bordered by dog with him, and this little puppy was excited to see me, followed by knocking out the rest of the day because he was tired from playing and just doing dog things...which is no small task. I happily give Nick and off-leash canine five stars.

Nick has been our dog walker for 2 years and I would highly recommend him! He's great with our high…read moreenergy boxer (Champ), and has been helpful with his anxiety. The days I have been working from home I see Champ get SO excited when Nick arrives. Nick is extremely knowledgeable with dogs/training, dependable, trustworthy, and reasonably priced. If you are looking for someone to train/walk/board your dog I highly recommend Nick!

Working with Cori for the last 2+ years has been one of the best decisions we've made for Tina. As…read morea reactive and naturally timid dog, Tina needed someone who understood that building confidence is just as important as addressing behavior. Cori met Tina exactly where we were, never rushing the process and always tailoring training to our individual needs. We've seen Tina become noticeably more confident, and just as importantly, we've learned how to better support her every step of the way. Cori has always been incredibly generous with their time, answering every question we had--no matter how small or seemingly ridiculous--without ever making us feel judged. That level of support made all the difference. Beyond the training itself, Cori has built such an incredible community. It's reassuring to be surrounded by people who understand the ups and downs of owning a reactive dog and who genuinely celebrate each other's progress. We never felt like we were navigating this alone. If you're looking for a trainer who combines expertise with patience, compassion, and ongoing support, I can't recommend Cori enough. We're so grateful for everything they've done for Tina and for us.

I've had an amazing experience with Cori as a trainer! My pups all love the group classes. They've…read morebecome much more confident and I've really been able to bond better with them. Cori made navigating life with a high energy puppy much easier, and taking each dog separately to train in these classes has made managing a multi-dog household possible! My pack is forever thankful for their favorite trainer!

We left our dog here over the weekend, and were thrilled with our experience. This was the first…read moretime we were leaving our dog with someone who wasn't a friend or family, so we were a bit nervous going in. Elizabeth clearly knows her stuff, and took time to make sure we felt comfortable with a really helpful packet of information for us along with a short meet and greet visit at her home where our dog would be staying. Throughout the visit, Elizabeth kept us updated with texts, short videos and photos. When we picked up our dog, he was so happy and exhausted - almost like what you'd expect picking up a kid from sleep away camp. This was truly an exceptional experience for all of us, and we will definitely be reaching out to Elizabeth the next time we need a dog sitter!

We've been bringing our dog, Chubbs, to stay with Elizabeth for a while now and it's always been…read moreamazing. She's so attentive, caring and such a warm person. She sends us updates during his stay and is always so responsive. Chubbs also LOVES coming to Elizabeth's and is always so comfy when he's there as he gets to free lounge and play with his friends! Boarding with Elizabeth always puts our minds at ease when we're away - we couldn't have asked for anyone better to care for our boy.

This is a review for the Run and Recall class held at the farm in Hampshire IL. It is the best…read moremoney I have ever spent on my dog. Hands down worth the trek. The class itself was well run, informative and great fun for the dogs. All the dogs had great temperaments which ensured a safe learning experience for all. And it works... see below for what happened this morning! My dog is an adolescent, very large sighthound. This morning we were on a hike with her best friend, a similar aged pointer. We reached a clearing and right in front of us was a deer - both dogs immediately took off chasing it. Thanks to our recall work with COTW (and ongoing reinforcement) when I called her back from the chase she stopped in her tracks AND CAME RIGHT BACK! I'm so grateful that her recall training set her up for success! Thanks COTW!

Really thankful a friend recommended COTW. The owner, Jennifer, and her team have been…read moreinstrumental in training our pup through group or individual training. Jennifer is a master, and we have a great deal of respect for her. The team is fantastic and they love our dog. We often bring her in for boarding, which is available for those who have trained with them. Highly recommend !