There are a lot of different dog training methods out there, and to each his own. However, I chose…read moreCandy's Canines specifically because they claim to use Chris Bach's "The Third Way." My observations are that they don't practice what they preach. This class was more or less a modified "yank and crank" style of dog training... prong collars and reprimands with a few treats thrown in for good measure. The instructor yelled at (and I do mean yelled) and manhandled my 6 month puppy for jumping up on him. He scared me, so I'm sure he scared my puppy! It was a miserable experience for me and my dog, and I left after one session of class (despite paying up front). The instructor did say one thing that I agreed with: that no dog should be punished for something that it hasn't learned yet. Amen to that! It's just a shame that they're all talk when it comes that philosopy at Candy's Canines. Be sure to observe a class to make sure that their training style matches your own. Lesson learned for me -- I should have followed that particular piece of advice myself.

I am not sure about the experience of the first Yelp reviewer, but that is NOT my experience. I…read morehave been with Candy's Canines for over 15 years with my THIRD dog. I've NEVER been told to do something I felt unsafe for myself or my canine companion. Cheryl has guided me throughout my years of agility training to earn multiple advanced/elite titles on all my dogs. I've only trained one day a week for an hour and have earned many advanced national agility titles on my dogs. I think that Cheryl bends over backwards to help people and that this previous evaluation shouldn't be the only consideration on Yelp. Many, many people in the northern IL / southern WI area know that their dog training success has come from Cheryl Carter.

It was a rare occasion when we needed someone to watch our three legged Doodle while we were out of…read moretown for an extended weekend. We had never used a kennel before, and were a little apprehensive due to our lack of experience. However, my daughter was very familiar with Sundance and highly recommended it. So, we decided to give it a try. I reached out and got a quick response. After confirming the dates I was looking for, they were clear in their communication with rates, what was needed (up to date Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella vaccines) and what was available (food, walks, playtime and medical administering). Dogs have their own "runs" with indoor and outdoor spaces and comforts from home are welcome (your own food, treats and toys). Morning and late afternoon hours are available for drop offs, which is very convenient. We added 3 walks a day and 3 playtime sessions. The outdoor time really helped our tripod acclimate to her new surroundings, even though she was a bit timid at first. The staff was very understanding of our initial concerns, and very reassuring. They took good care of her, making sure to keep an eye out and give us up dates. If you've never used a kennel before, Sundance is a great place to start. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, well kept grounds and immaculate kennels. I'm happy we found a kennel we can trust!

Lola our Terrier/ Chi. only knew shelters when we adopted her, while she had warmed up to a few…read moredogs & neighbors she was still very scared and anxious. We had our sons out of town wedding to attend to and NEEDED boarding for Lola. Stacey and the staff were so caring and kind to Our Lola! I love the in & out kennel set up for each dog so they can get sun & fresh air on their time/ terms during the day. We thought extra cuddle time would be impossible but Stacey proved us wrong & connected with Lola! truly amazing!! We already booked another boarding date For Lola! Thank You Sundance Kennels!! Kelly McCormack

We used to go to Pet Smart because our fur baby loved the groomer, Angela and she was so loving to…read moreour finicky, Koda. When Angela left, we were sad and tried other groomers in Pet Smart and near the area. No one compared to her. Happy to know that she now works for Tracy's and booked an appointment right away with ease. No waiting for weeks. My husband said that Koda was so happy to see Angela!! He was also was impressed with the place. Clean grounds. Pleasant staff. Koda loved seeing the horses on the farm and looked satisfied with his hair cut. We love Angela's work!! Our fur baby is happy again and looks very handsome!! Definitely recommend Tracy's!!

I have been trying to get a hold of them for an appointment I had appointments for grooming last…read moremonth showed up durning the weather storm and no one answered showed up for nothing I try calling this morning to see if they have anything available and nothing no one picks up nor responses. Almost about a month ago I was interested in training my dog and they don't have any trainers...... what does this tell me about this business!!!!

Juliana and her team at Paws 2 Consider are excellent at what they do! Our pup Heidi has a mid-day…read morewalk every day with her regular dog walker. I always receive a photo and an email with info on the walk and anything extra if there is something about which we need to be aware. We so appreciate the care our pup receives. Best team ever!

Juliana and staff are wonderful with our large breed dog. They are more than fully capable in…read morehandling her and her anxiety. Very courteous and respectful and reliable. So glad we found Paws2Consider.

We had a willful GSD puppy who would only listen to us if he felt like it, despite our efforts to…read moredo training with him using training methods we had used with our other German Shepherds. On the strong recommendation of a relative we contacted A Touch of Class Training. We spoke with the owner Franzi and explained the situation. She recommended intensive 5 day per week training with the other trainer, Leila. We took Argos to meet with Leila and it was apparent at once that she was a dog whisperer. Argos took to her immediately and she to him. Clearly, Leila, and Franzi who also worked with Argos for a session, have a very strong understanding of dogs and what motivates them to be either good or bad. It was a joy to watch them work with him. The intensive training also required that we, as the owners, work with Argos while Leila was there to train us. Owner training is a vital part of AToCT's program. We also were required to work with Argos on our own. We have completed the training and continue to work with Argos. Now we have a dog who, sits or downs and will stay until released; who comes on command even if there are distractions (well almost always); who, when .going through a door, will sit and stay until we enter and release him to follow us; who will go to a dog cot Franzi provided and sit and stay there on command; who will not jump out of the car's open door until we tell him to; who walks on a leash without pulling; who will heel and follow us, nose and eyes pointed at our knee and finally who will drop an object such as a ball and not try to pick it up if we tell him to leave it. He is still very much a puppy and doesn't always do as we ask, but as he get closer to adulthood and we continue to work with him, he gets better with each passing day. I cannot say enough about A Touch of Class Training.

I adopted a dog that was larger than I normally adopt and she had a lot of fear issues. I was…read morehaving a lot of trouble handling her and trying to teach her basic skills. Gary was referred to me by a neighbor and he worked with me and my dog to help her learn proper behaviors and lessen her fears. One of his assistants, Jason, worked well with my dog to teach her commands and proper walking skills. Jason connected with her right away and she looked forward to his visits and training. My dog and I are a great team now, thanks to the help we received from Gary and Jason.

Gary has been a fantastic source for training dogs and owners…read more Don"t lnow what we would have done without him. He truly loves dogs and helped us communicate with our Cocoa. Perhaps you should give him another try?

I was considering re-homing my two Bernedoodles. I loved them, but they were unmanageable…read more Christina helped me turn them around in just a few months - to the point where I have hopes that they might become service dogs some day! She is 100% organized and reliable, with a wonderful personality and incredible dog training skills. She showed me how to build their skills in a systematic way for maximum success, and trained me how to work with them between sessions. I can't recommend her enough.

My dog is responding to Alex well. We have used him once a week for an hour a week and I am…read morenoticing a difference.

Thank goodness for Robin's dog training skills. She trained my rescue dog while she was on…read morevacation!! He was jerking on the lead and totally oblivious to me when outside. I learned Robin was in town vacationing and she agreed to work with my dog. She had such a way with him. Learning from her was a game for him. He was always so happy to see her. In a short amount of time, the dog was behaving so much better. She also gave me instructions on how to continue with the training. She still checks on us to see how we are doing. I also saw some of her videos of the dog shows. Looks like so much fun for everyone, especially for the children. Wish I could see the show in person.

Robin is great at what she does! I met with Robin for some private training session when my dog was…read moreyoung and it made a huge difference. My dog has a bit of an anxious disposition and is very protective of our family. Robin shared a variety of strategies to help manage and modify her behavior. I liked her approach and would recommend her to anyone!