Groomer Sam (Samantha) at Wheaton Barking Lot is wonderful. She gave my old poodle a superb haircut…read moreand treated him with utmost care. I highly recommend her services!

Inconsistent Policies and Customer Service…read more I have been bringing both of my dogs to The Barking Lot for grooming for over a year. Unfortunately, my recent experiences have left me extremely disappointed. On one day, I brought in one of my dogs and was never asked to provide proof of his rabies vaccination, even though I had the documentation with me. The very next day, I brought in my other dog. He was approximately one month overdue for his rabies vaccine, and I had already scheduled his vaccination appointment for the following day. When I arrived, a different employee asked for his rabies tag and refused to accept him for grooming because I did not have it. What frustrates me most is the lack of consistency. If proof of vaccination is required, that policy should be applied equally to all customers and by all employees. Instead, one dog was accepted without any verification, while the other was turned away the next day. To make matters worse, when I later attempted to schedule another appointment online, my request was simply rejected without any explanation or communication. Beyond these issues, the front desk experience has often felt unwelcoming, with interactions coming across as passive-aggressive rather than customer-focused. I understand and respect the importance of vaccination requirements, but customers deserve consistent enforcement of policies, clear communication, and professional service. After over a year as a customer, this experience has been very disappointing.

We reached out to Kendra at Canine Peace of Mind after recognizing we had training gaps with our…read moretwo Irish Terriers (1yr & 2yr olds) that we didn't feel we could overcome on our own. We were dealing with food & high value treat /toy aggression, leash & barrier aggressions, and their coming on call (especially when chasing rabbits were more fun situations than coming to mom & dad) was unreliable at best. Enter Kendra at Canine Peace of Mind. Kendra worked with us on the best board & train program for each of them, customizing their 'stay' schedules based on progress and behavioral shifts. We sent both our dogs to CPM from Sept 2018 - Oct 2018. Kendra knows how tough it is to leave your 'kids' for that extended period of time (because she's done it too!) and made sure to send us picture and video updates on how each of them were progressing. Seeing the quick process made the distance so worth it. Fast forward to picking our pups up on handover day and the difference was remarkable. But it was on us to take those skills & discipline home with us. A couple months into having them home (Jan of this year), we recognized we still needed help (user error!) and Kendra did a house call, free of charge, to help us in reigning in & tightening up their training & our/their behaviors. What an immense help as we saw immediate change and are continuing to build that owner/dog trust together. Here's the from / to for our pups and our family: - From never being able to walk in public on a leash for fear of lashing out against another dog (even when across the street) to walking twice a day at heeling position for 2-3 miles a day, despite what we encounter. - From not having reliable recalls in the least, to trusting our dogs (and because we have grown into much more confident dog owners, trusting ourselves) to have them off leash. We love to go get the mail, take out the trash, etc. together with our dogs. - From breakfast & dinner times being HORRIBLE experiences due to fighting, low growling, & crate checking to having peaceful feeding times. - From having no control during high energy times to having a tool & command for them to go to a dedicated 'place' in any room to calm down and give each other (and us) space. I could go on. But what I would say is if you are encountering any of the above issues, please consider Canine Peace of Mind and their board & train programs. As working professionals that knew we didn't have the time or expertise to dedicate in order to get our pups where they needed to be, we are so happy we did. It has transformed the time we get to all spend together from dread to time that we look forward to because it's happy & enjoyable (which is why we all got these guys in the first place, am I right?). They also offer day care & boarding. We have taken them up on boarding a few times as we know that they get a bit more attention than any standard boarding and they are held accountable to their training just as much there as they are at home.

We highly recommend this company. Our good friend recommended Canine Peace of mind and we are so…read morethankful she did. Our Portuguese Water Dog's main trainer was Kendra. She and her team are fabulous. Our puppy was fairly well behaved before training, however came back after training as a SUPER well behaved dog. People on the street frequently comment on how impressed they with his behavior. The best part of being part of Canine Peace of Mind is that they are available for you even after training with any questions you may have. Highly recommend this company.

Sabrielle and her staff truly understand and care about dogs. I have a very special little dog who…read moreneeds a lot of training and attention to help overcome her behavioral challenges and they not only understood what to do immediately, we've been making steady progress since we first met everyone. The convenient Wheaton location of the facility is great for daycare and they also allow for half-day daycare too. Very flexible scheduling. When I pick my dog up, I can tell that she's received personalized attention from the staff and that she has been well cared for. Often she's been able to work one-on-one with a staff member for nearly all of her half-day session. We also attend the group classes which are incredibly unique and let my dog build up practice interacting with other dogs in a way that reinforce new, good behaviors. My neighbors are thrilled with the progress almost as much as I am - my dog no longer automatically barks at everyone outside now and is able to make new friends. The in home training we did originally was incredibly valuable to get us started on the right foot. We need to do that again very soon! Is it the least expensive daycare and/or training in the area? No. But it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. When I leave my dog in the care of The Canine's Voice I know that she's going to be safe, loved, and will learn a few things while she's there. The classes are incredibly valuable too. The results speak for themselves.

We've only ever rescued older herding dogs, so we decided to get a 10-11mo…read more.. Sabrielle helped us greatly in the process giving us tools to tame the little maniac. She had plenty of tips and techniques and it was nice having her visit the home for the sessions to see how he is in that environment. After several mixed purpose sessions I feel like we're on the path to success, maybe. We hope .

We have been working with Michelle and she is an absolutely awesome trainer! We've had about 5…read moresessions with her and our puppy is doing great! We have learned many techniques for well-mannered walking, greeting people without big drama, drop it and leave it, etc. Michelle takes into account the owner's input when deciding what to teach for that day's lesson. Michelle is very positive and enthusiastic and makes the training fun for the dogs, too. I heartily recommend Michelle to anyone who wants a highly effective trainer!

This place is awesome !!! I can say we have experience with at least six different places over the…read moreyears without the success we have had at Woofbeach. We saw other dogs that had gone through their program and gave it a try. I can say 100 percent worth it!!!! Taylir is amazing and knew exactly what we needed . Would never consider going anywhere else and highly recommend them.

Sue came to our house and talked us through training our new puppy. It was a very valuable…read moreexperience and we got so much out of it. Great strategies for reducing pulling on the leash and reinforcing listening behaviors and discouraging behaviors we want to avoid. We saw so much progress in such a short time and would definitely recommend her!

Sue is simply incredible with both dogs & their owners! I had a one hour, in-home session (today) &…read moreI already see a difference in my puppy!! I truly feel like I have a full tool belt to continue the training & practicing separation thanks to Sue's guidance and patience.

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.

I have two bengal cats who require lots of attention. Most of my friends and family are not super…read moreclose to my home, so I panicked when I got scheduled on a business trip only 5 days beforehand. I found Prairie Path and the manager contacted me immediately. Matt and Greta even made time to do the meet and greet the next day! I could tell they were animal lovers and would take great care of my kitties. The app makes it easy to request and track visits, and I get emailed updates every visit with a note and a photo of each pet! Greta has visited my cats several times and I couldn't be happier with her and Prairie Path's service.

100% prompt response!…read more I am definitely using their cat suite for all of may many pet boarding needs! The have a gorgeous suite available for my many travel for a living jobs

REGARDING RESPONSE TO MY PREVIOUS REVIEW: (attached to this…read moreresponse in photos) the owner's response COMPLETE AND UTTER BS!!!!!!!!! I have NEVER worked at a kennel and would NEVER apply or recommend anyone to apply at this place. I was NOT YELLING or SCREAMING. As I said in my review, it was the owner that was screaming at the dogs in the back. The police were NEVER involved. I walked out on my appointment day without ever speaking to anyone because they did not respond when I rang the bell. And there was no one at the front desk. I am disgusted that this person is trying to cover up a bad review with a lie!!!!! This is just additional evidence that this is an unethical & non trustworthy business. My previous review is 100% accurate and truthful! If I could have given negative stars I would have. In addition.... Why doesn't the owner explain how they LOST A DOG THAT WAS IN THEIR CARE ?????????? AGAIN..... BEWARE IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING TAKING YOUR PET HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! (SEE PIC OF MISSING DOG BELOW) IN ADDITION..... I AM ANTICIPATING THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED UP WITH MORE LIES FROM OWNER. I AM DONE RESPONDING TO HIS NONSENSE. SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE AND DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE TAKING YOUR PET HERE!!!!!

Tim was excellent to work with. He helped us to train our sheepadoodle puppy. He taught us methods…read moreto get him to calm down quickly after getting super excited. He also had great training advice for teaching our dog "place" and how to greet people walking into our home. We also trained our pup to sit and wait until we give him the OK to go out of the front door. He brought training devices and also introduced us to our pups favorite toy. After 10 training sessions our 6 month old pup is really starting to understand all of the training commands and is thriving. Tim takes the time to get to know your dog and works with their personalities to train them. He also explains things very well and does not judge if you struggle in certain areas. I highly recommend him!!

Mike worked with me and my 10 year old rescue Archie. He was struggling with resource guarding and…read moreleash reactivity. Mike taught me how to read Archie's behavior cues and to be more confident in multiple locations. We started in a gentle leader and now Archie can walk by other dogs on a regular collar using the cues and strategies Mike taught me. So thankful! And it's never too late to teach an old dog new tricks!

I started coming here when they first opened and i was thrilled then with the service my pup…read morereceived. I didn't think it could get better but then they added grooming and now this is my one stop shop for my little bestie! trust me, try them once and you'll see for yourself the incredible services they provide!

The Staff Here at The Gold Leash, Carol Stream, is nothing short of Great! The facility is top…read morenotch, dogs are happy when they arrive and happy to see me when I arrive to pick up. No Chaos, not a lot of barking. Big Inside Window to view the dogs at supervised play with frequent breaks. Dogs are temperament evaluated and placed with small groups of other like energy dogs. I've had Grooming services - the dogs are clean and not smelly from too much perfumed products. I had their teeth brushed! Wow, the teeth on my 6 yr. old dogs is clean. what a great service. I had the staff do Treadmill training with my dogs so this winter I have an inside exercise option. The dogs loved it. The dogs from Day 1 really were happy at The Gold Leash. Thank you to the patient staff who has helped me assimilate my dogs into a new facility after a long move across the country, totally different environment.

Ever since the new owners took over this place has gone unfortunately down hill. No one answers…read morethe phone to start. When you pick up your animal they struggle to find the name in the system. They charge to use a credit card. (Most businesses have learned how to incorporate credit charges into their pricing). Lastly, they struggle explain their pricing structure. A bath is $65 dollars but if you get a bath, cut the nails and get a full haircut it's $75.

Been taking my Shih Tzu's there for years and they do a FANTASTIC job and my dogs LOVE going there.read more