About ten days ago I adopted a formerly homeless dog who had been at the city shelter for three…read moremonths. Predictably, he's very curious and distracted by anything and everything that moves when we are on walks. I was growing tired of having to pick him up and carry him away from other dogs, people, birds, rabbits, squirrels, and seagulls but didn't know where to begin. I did my research and reached out to Caz to help me get him comfortable walking around the neighborhood on his leash. She came over within a few days of contacting her to assess him, see what his issues might be, and how she could help him. A few days later she came back to take him on a training walk and afterwards I joined them for some training myself. He is by no means the perfect gentleman (yet!) but he is well on his way thanks to Caz's work with him. She helped me understand how I can enforce and maintain boundaries for him and our time outside has become much more pleasant for the both of us. He can maintain focus on his walks much better after only one session and we both look forward to working with her in the future.

Caz is great at training dogs, highly recommend!read more

I've loved my experience with Enzolen!!!…read more I've worked with both trainers and have had an excellent experience. Currently my dog is being trained as a service dog, and I was ecstatic that I was able to get him started on his first task in my first session! I feel like they took great care in evaluating my dog for themselves and taking my own experience into consideration. I have been able to use things I've already taught my dog to further his training and it's even made me feel more confident as a dog handler. I love that they're a local business, and that they build a real connection with your pet. My dog who's usually aloof with people enjoys their company and even listens to them when I'm around which NEVER happens. I feel like their training methods are fair, and I like that they explain why they make suggestions for me. They're always willing to answer any of my dumb questions about their recommendations, without being condescending or holier than thou. I've enjoyed working with them so much I've already decided to do sports training and maybe even a board and train. Their prices are affordable which is an uncommon thing with training in chicago. I had a hard time finding someone within my budget, but I don't feel like I receive discount training. I feel like I don't have to be rich to provide training for my dog. All dogs can benefit from training (and all humans since it's usually us who has to make the biggest changes) and I'm so happy I found trainers I trust and can afford right in chicago. I recommend them to everyone I meet and will continue to do so! You will not be disappointed in your experience with Enzolen! Ps: they have a recommendation process, so if this review is the reason you decided to work with Enzolen, tell them Amber sent you! )

I'm not sure if they are still in business, but I'd figure I should post a warning about Enzolen…read moreTraining, which was based in Chicago most recently and boasted SD training. They are unethical (lied about the pup and breeder they were supposed to have been in contact with) and incredibly disorganized. They also tried to tell me that puppy raising board and train was equivalent to weekly in-house trainings. Nothing made any sense. I lost $3000 due to their "No refund policy" (they never even met the dog they were supposed to train), but I decided to cut my losses and run instead of staying with them and progressing with whatever program they were going to do. Please learn from my mistakes.

Steven has been taking care of our two Dobermans for over 5 years. He has been amazing, especially…read moresince one of our dogs is high-strung and the other is rather lazy so it's always an adventure walking the two of them! We have used Steven for weekday and weekend walks and occasional in-home overnight stays with our pups and he has always been great. Very easy and prompt communication, and fair pricing. Would definitely recommend Steven!

We have been using Barkin dogs for our 2 french bulldogs for just over a year now. Steve is very…read moreeasy going, always shows up and is very flexible with his time. Our dogs can be jerks and Steve never had an issue with them. When the boys see him they are very excited and once tried to get into his car and leave me on the sidewalk!

Bark N Unity was a godsend for us and our hyper, dog-reactive dog. Our dog is usually very nervous…read morearound new people but she was at ease immediately the first time she met Jabre. We knew our girl was always in great hands whenever we went out of town and Jabre gave timely, detailed updates with photos so we never had to worry if everything was ok. She was extremely responsive and responsible and it's clear she has a huge passion for all the animals she works with!

I've been using Bark N' Unity for one year now to look after my two cats and have only experienced…read moreprofessional and reliable service! When I was originally looking for a pet sitter, one of my cats had diabetes and had to have insulin injections twice a day and I felt very comfortable after meeting Jabre that he would be receiving the proper care. She is extremely responsive and I never have to worry about my cats while I'm away. After every visit, I receive a little recap along with photos through email and the app TimeToPet which I love getting! It's just nice to have that piece of mind with those photos. The app is awesome and super convenient - it lets you schedule service, send messages, and make online payments. Would highly recommend her!

As we adopted our first doberman, my husband and I found ourselves with our hands full. Our dog was…read moremore than we could handle at times. Hyper, stubborn, nervous, "needy," aggressive tendencies were just a few of the issues we were facing before we sought Randy's help. He was able to see past the issues and assured us we have a great dog in our home. With a few home visits, tips and follow-ups, Randy was able to bring to light our dog's personality, and taught us how to nurture positive behavior. This dog is now obedient, eager to please, calmer, great on the leash and a balanced protector of our family. We now feel like we have control and are able to enjoy our time with our dog.

DO NOT BOARD YOUR DOG HERE!…read more We boarded our dog here for a weekend this past summer at the last minute when our usual place (The Barking Lot) was booked. All Phases had been featured on the WB and if you check out their website, it really looks like a cool place for your pet. They have 'do it yourself' stalls for shampooing your pooch, a treadmill for your dog and the feel of the place seemed more like a home than a kennel, which we liked. We came home from our trip and drove over to pick up our boy at 6pm (they were supposed to be open until 7pm) When we arrived, the doors were locked and all you could hear was barking and howling from within. We waited in the parking lot for 3.5 HOURS and NOBODY ever showed up. On their website they say "The Dogs are fed by 7pm, and let out at 9PM." That was complete bullshit as we were there from 6pm until 9:30pm and not a soul came in or out of that door. We kept calling and leaving messages on the answering machine, but to no avail. We ended up driving home, sick, angry and worried about our dog and nearly ready to call the police. (As a side note, this place is located in a strip mall directly adjacent to a liquor store - so all sorts of unsavory types were stumbling around all night. Nice.) Now, it's possible this could've been a scheduling error - and that is what we were told. That some guy named "Caesar" was supposed to be there with the dogs and he wasn't. And they actually blamed us for not telling them the exact time that we were coming to pick up our dog - which was an out and out lie, as we HAD told them when we dropped him off to be boarded. When we finally did pick up our dog (at 7:30am the next morning), he had a scab on the top of his head and some scratches near his privates. This led us to believe that the dogs were not very well supervised - yet another broken promise from their website. I cannot speak for the obedience classes or grooming services offered at All Phases, but boarding is definitely not their strong point.

The wife and I moved her from London. A bit of a sad story but I had to leave my bulldog with a…read morefriend because he was not fit to fly :( We have always had dogs in our lives and all sort of different breads but my wife favorite is the Bulldog, so we just had to fill that missing something in our life and get a new puppy, which we did from a breeder in North Carolina. Like I said we and both have had dogs all our lives and I have always dealt with training them myself. Now I am no Cesar Millan but I just read a lot about training and put in the time with the dog and seem to always work out pretty good, Until Rooney our new Victorian Bulldoge puppy. Total Nightmare!!! I know you thinking health issue but my wife is a vet tec and we had him checked out.. So we started with trying to find a dog trainer, Sounds easy right, think again!! We went through about 4 "trainers" until I meet Adrian from all phases. This guy is wicked, everyone that meets my dog can't believe how well trained he is, I am so pleased with the result that Adrian achieved that I am buying a second dog from his one of his upcoming litters. I am really blowing his trumpet but I can honestly say, the guy is the best trainer in the states, If you don't believe me look him up on different website's and youtube. He is highly decorated in so many different aspects of dog training and showing and protection. I don't really write review (I should start reading this over this one) but we was playing around with yelp looking for different stuff, and came across Adrian reviews and I know there are good ones but there is one negative one, and all I can say is that this may be true but rest a sure this guy is a true pro and your dog is in great hands!! Thank you for everything Adrian and cant wait for my new pup to arrive.

10 years later and this is still the only business I trust to watch over my cats when I have to…read moreleave town! I now have an asthmatic cat, and I know he is taken care of when I travel. Such an incredible peace of mind!! And you get cool pics of your fur babies too!

As a dog trainer, I have referred many clients to Bonnie and her crew for years. I have gotten such…read morepositive feedback and people thanking me for the referral, that I wanted to take the time to thank Bonnie and her staff here! It is so nice to have a source that I trust and know they give such loving care. I highly recommend them for your dog walking & dog sitting needs!

I called Dan for help with my 1.5 year old female Chihuahua Lily and he sure came to the rescue!…read moreLily had problems with potty training and obedience. I completely babied her. and she was not obeident. Dan helped correct all that and has taught Lily how to become an obedient, reliable dog and her true colors really show. I was blown away during the first lesson at how quickly she took on. After spending time training with Dan she was able to learn how to sit and stay....while walking on a leash! I NEVER was able to get her to walk on a leash... I couldn't believe this was my dog! Dan taught her the commands needed to discipline her while still being a loving a parent and trainer. If you are looking for a reliable, trustworthy trainer with years of experience and excellent rates- Dan Morgan of Canine Wakeup is your guy. I feel he can help you with any problems you are having with your pet, it's been an absolute pleasure thus far!

ZERO stars for this fear-based training business. The actions I witnessed by Dan today are what…read morerescues have been fighting against for years. It was devastating to watch and scary to think that people would actually trust this guy to train their beloved pets. Dan's dog (who he continually referred to as an asshole) accidentally peed on the floor in an open area play space where all the dogs were urinating and defecating. All the other parents simply cleaned up after their dogs like responsible owners do. Dan, on the other hand, KICKED his poor dog in the side/stomach, screamed at him and proceeded to yank up violently three times on his pronged choke collar all while the poor dog was screeching and crying. Everyone in the room was aghast and couldn't believe what they had just witnessed. They approached Dan to tell him how awful he was treating his dog. Most offered tips on how to use positive reinforcement, but he just laughed at them and bragged about how his "techniques" are more effective. I guess breaking a dog's spirit is an effective technique, unfortunately it's also inhumane. Please KEEP AWAY from this animal abuser. He'll only show you how to hurt you dog creating a lack of trust and love between you and your baby.