Becky is amazing and knows her stuff! Would highly recommend her for in person training or virtual…read more She helped me and my family navigate some tough times with my young male Rottweiler over the phone and via online communication. She helped us implement a plan and gave us great training tools when it came to my dogs interactions with children and guests. We now live harmoniously together and don't stress about our pup and our kids or having people over. Life is better for us because of Becky and my dogs happier too! I am truly grateful for her and I will definitely call her again if I need any other help.

Becky is great with any dog. Dogs really respond to her well. I highly recommend any classes or…read moretraining!! Five Star!

Sharon at Bark Busters is phenomenal with our Dog. His behaviour, walking listening to commands are…read moreall greatly improved in a really short period of time. Our dog has anxiety issues and Sharon is helping us to ensure Winston can interact with other dogs - we really appreciate her and recommend her.

We absolutely love our 5 month old Cavapoo, and we always knew the stigma behind little dogs…read morebarking, but we were not mentally prepared for just how much our little furbaby loved to talk (he gets that from his mama). Between the puppy teething bites, sled dog walks, terrorizing the mailman, and little dog ego, we knew we needed help. We called Sharon with BarkBusters, and she is an absolute game changer. At home training, No treats, No Tricks needed. Our furbaby is 6lbs of fierceness, and like his dad he wants to establish dominance in everything he does, including over our 2 cats and the entire household. In just one visit, Sharon taught us to think like a dog and how to lead the pack. Learning how to actually say NO in a language dogs understand has been groundbreaking for us. We've had dogs before, but we learned more in one session with Sharon than we did in a lifetime on our own. The future is so bright for our puppy Oliver, and we have Sharon and Barkbusters to thank for that!

We have used Revolution since they opened. Erica did great with our first boxer rescue as well as…read moretraining us as owners. She has trained several of our friend's dogs as well as a few rescues from Florida Boxer Rescue. I would recommend her to anyone who is committed to training their dog and open to learning how to reinforce the training for success.

Erica is amazing! Her expertise as a dog trainer is rare. Despite trying various other local dog…read moretraining services, none of them have given us the same results as Erica. What sets Erica apart from the rest, is that she creates an in-home training program for you that is custom to your unique dog(s), lifestyle, and overall circumstances. In our case, we have three dogs, one who has an injury. Generic dog training advice that we would find online wasn't working for us. Every training technique from Erica has been very effective. We've seen immediate improvement in our dogs. Walking our dogs used to be stressful and now it's something we look forward to everyday. Their improved behavior has allowed us to take them more places, have more adventures, and overall make them & us happier.

DSTCD really had alot to offer for training programs. Jacob came out to our home and preasessed our…read morepup, discussed the programs in detail. That all helped alot, good to work with. I'd recommend Dark Shadows to anyone.

Jake was fantastic with our English Bulldog. I was very nervous to send our dog away for weeks to…read moreget trained. But, Jake stayed in constant communication via text and videos and we could see the progress with each one. When our dog came home he was much better behaved and can easily go on walks now without being concerned about other dogs we pass. Would absolutely recommend Jake and Dark Shadows Training.

E just completed our puppy Haley's training with Kathy. Kathy is a gift to those who hire her. Our…read morepuppy listens and understands commands. She is so excited when she does well and is praised. Kathy's technique is patience!! And it works. Thank you Kathy

Kathy has helped us with taking care of our animals at our home while we are away. She has truly…read morebeen a godsend. She is so caring and I know our fur babies (cats, dogs and rabbits), as well as our turtle, fish and even my husband's hawk (he is a falconer) are in excellent hands. She sends pictures of our pets which eases the worry while we are gone. We have had other pet sitters and Kathy has been the absolute best. I can go away without worrying at all. We have some odd things, (feeding the hawk raw quail) that we needed done and she has been a trooper in doing them all and then some, like bringing in the mail and putting away garbage cans from the street and even watering plants. Kathy has also done some in home dog training consults with our dogs and I really like her style of dog training, very practical, respectful, and realistic. She is so knowledgeable and she's such a joy to be around. We are really going to miss her when she moves but are so grateful to have had her in our lives over the years. Cheers to her new adventures.

I haven't been able to leave my pup here yet, but I did the tour and the facility is very clean…read more The staff was so nice and friendly and organized. You could tell they love what they do. They squeezed me in last minute with a puppy none the less! It was unfortunate that my pup needed vet care before I was able to send him to The Doghouse. But i totally intend on using them in the near future .

Our little Poppy Hoppington just completed the distraction course at 9 months old. She was a happy,…read morehealthy and explorative puppy who pused limits before she went to visit the Doghouse. She loved to tear up newspapers, tissues and all sorts of paper. She ate headphones and remotes. She listened when she wanted to and turned everything into a keep agame. She is still the happy loving pup she always was but now she has boundaries. She doesn't pull me on walks, she doesn't jump up like she used to and will stop when given a command. She has yet to grab a remote, we are still careful with them especially when we aren't in the room. The transformation it incredible! Carrie, Samantha and the whole Doghouse gang are highly recommended! Thank you for laying a good foundation for us to follow! We are happy and proud to be part of the Doghouse family! Update: Poppy has been home a while and she and we continue to learn and grow. People who meet her are amazed she is so young yet so well behaved! We can not thank all the gang at the Doghouse enough, especially Sam! She has been patient with us and continues to help as needed.

Cheyenne did amazing work with my 90+ pound German Shepherd puppy. We were struggling with walking…read morerespecting boundaries and holding commands especially when she became larger. My puppy came home after the 2 week boot camp a different dog. She has learned how to chill and relax we are having great walks together and hang out time has become more enjoyable.

On March 16th, 2024 we sent our 8 month old dog, Luca to be trained by Cheyenne Two-Axe at her…read morefacility, Canine Behavioral Training in South Elgin. We gave her $3,860 for a 28 day program. From the beginning she knew we were going to be in Florida visiting family for 7 days during the time he was in Cheyenne's care. We gave her a collar with an airtag (she even commented on how it was a good idea). She assured us everything would be fine. We received videos of training every couple of days. On Monday, March 16th 2024 I received a phone call from Cheyenne who was frantic and said that she had lost our dog Luca. She said she went to go get water and left him outside in her fenced yard for no more than five minutes. He was not wearing the collar with the airtag we provided. I asked why and she stated because he was in a crate and they don't have them wear collars in the crate due to safety concerns. I understand and agree with the safety aspect, but every dog expert I talked to said he should have had his collar on the moment he was out of the crate. After looking at the training videos she sent me again Luca was not wearing his collar in any of them. At this point, she said she was unsure of how he got out but would inform me of what was going on. She later stated that one of the latches of the gate was flipped up and that's how she thinks he got out. I asked if she had cameras and she stated she did not. She posted on local Facebook groups and so did I. I was still in Florida at this time and reached out to Illinois Lost Dogs who assisted me in putting together a flyer which I sent to Cheyenne. I also had some family out looking for him and sending flyers. Throughout this search it was very clear that Cheyenne was not sure of what to do. I was communicating with ILD and they were providing guidance which I then communicated to Cheyenne. I was basically running dispatch from Florida. I did not sleep for the next 8 days. I would message Cheyenne every morning and normally it took about an hour to get back which she stated she had to take care of other dogs at her facility and then would flyer and do what was needed. She did send several texts that she couldn't express how sorry she was and she would find Luca and "do right by us". I never wrote anything negative about her or her facility until now. I had my brother looking in the area (which he missed time from work in order to do so), I had a family friend volunteer her time with a scent tracking dog, and was constantly on socail media tracking sighting. We had a few sightings here and there. Cheyenne did find a drone operator whom she paid the first time. On Wednesday Cheyenne texted me that she was still willing to help, but that she had spent over 1k to search for him and couldn't financially do anymore. My family and I had spent over 2k at this point ourselves (plus the cost of the training), but I said I understood. Through talking with different organizations they said that it did not seem that Cheyenne was equipped to handle the situation and that I needed to take over the search. We cut our vacation short (not that we were able to enjoy it anyways) and spent $1,500 to get a last minute flight to go home. Once we arrived home Cheyenne let me know that she would help as she could, but would be deferring to me to lead the search. We came home early Thursday morning and were basically out all day every day until he was found Monday. When we arrived at the facility on Thursday, Cheyenne was out getting lunch and left Luca's stuff on a table outside of the door of the facility. Upon inspection, we found there was a hole at the back of the fence (picture below). I will be honest, I did not disclose this to her until later because I did not want it to affect us finding Luca. I bought flyers, 4 drone flights, multiple cameras, and supplies. Cheyenne did say she would help as she could, but something happened with the tire on her car.There were days during our search where I did not hear from her until I messaged her. Thankfully we were able to find Luca. Including the training, flight home, and various expenses we were out over 10k. When we first discussed repayment, she disclosed that her insurance lapsed because she didn't get a notice from her insurance company, in my opinion that's the responsibility of the business owner. She was able to somehow get it reinstated, but had no clue regarding her coverage or how it worked. She also was shocked when I said there was a hole in the fence. She still feels that he got out by lifting the latch but agreed that it was not suitable for a training facility and was in the process of replacing it. We ended up receiving a little over $4,800 for our expenses but was told her business was likely closing as a result. She has refused to do anymore. EDIT: Cheyenne is blatantly lying that we asked for 10k in pain and suffering so I have included an email where I actually said I was willing to take less than our expenses.

Charles with Elite Paws did an excellent job in establishing a foundation of obedience for my 4…read moremonth old rescue puppy. His 2-week training program will address any training/obedience concerns you have. He is full-time invested in teaching your pup and loving it like one of his own. Elite Paws offers lifetime continued support for graduates of his program, weekend group meet-ups to help maintain skills and commands, and boarding. If you're looking for help with your pup, Charles is your trainer!

I can't recommend Elite Paws Training enough! From the moment we started working with them, it was…read moreclear they truly care about both my dog and us as owners. Charles is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. Our dog showed major improvement. Whether it was basic obedience, leash manners, or addressing specific issues like barking and anxiety, Elite Paws Training provided clear guidance and techniques that actually worked. What really sets them apart is their personalized approach. Charles took the time to understand my dog unique personality and tailor her training methods accordingly. Plus, he was always available to answer questions and offer support. If you're looking for trustworthy, effective, and compassionate dog trainer Elite Paws Training is the place to go. Our Luna is happier, more confident, and better behaved than ever!

My cat was recently put into new meds and was deficating on himself and in pain so I drove to a few…read moreplaces and when I got to beg they told me the precise for the exam, I broke down bc I couldn't afford it, and I was very scared for my cat. They saw that I was stressed and waived the exam fee for me. So so so grateful to these kind people. They ran tests and gave me some pain meds for him that were abt 40 dollars (more on my budget) and sent us on our way. I will never forget their grace in my time of need.

All of the nurses, techs and docs were so kind and supportive during our visit. The team explained…read moreevery step of the process and provided reassurance when needed. Thankfully our issue just ended up being colitis, and we were sent home with meds/detailed instructions on how to care for him/what warning signs to look for & come back for. They even notified our vet for us who ended up calling the next day to check in on our pup (: as well as calling up to follow up themselves and make sure things were going smoothly at home. I would highly recommend to anyone who needs after hours or emergency vet care.

Vito came for an initial consult with my problem 5 year old dog last week. He took his health and…read morebehavior history in great detail and spent a lot of time speaking with my husband and I about our dog. He mad us feel very comfortable. He had us do several very insightful exercises with our dog and did a lot of observation. I was blown away when at the end of the session Vito explained the problems he saw and why his method of leadership training out be ineffective in our rare case. His honesty and compassion was a breath of fresh air. While I certainly did not expect to hear "I can't help you" he delivered the bad news well. He did not charge us a penny for hours of his time in our home or the expertise he shared. He could have easily sold us on training packages or even charged us for the consultation, but he didn't. I respect his integrity and honesty and am thankful we had the opportunity to meet with him.