TESTIMONIALS

“Nick is the bomb! I came to Nick with observed behavioral issues in my rescued 4 legged friend, Luke. After a short interview with Nick he took Luke for an hour over the next couple days to assess his behavior trying to recreate certain moments. Nick explained that Luke, for one, has fear aggression and here is how we are going to help him! With Nick's wealth of knowledge and experience he put together a training plan for Luke and for me. Over the course of the sessions I saw a huge change in Luke's behavior. Luke, started looking at me for commands and signals as to what I wanted to do next. Luke, wanted to please and responded extremely well to just praise. Nick helped me realize what Luke's love language was and how to use it. Nick left Luke and I with a foundation that has enabled Luke and I to continue learn.” - Joe

“The training that Nick and Lauren provided to my family and our 6 month old puppy last year was invaluable. We would have paid double the price for the Stay and Train program. Yes, that’s right - double the price! I was pregnant when we our beloved schnauzer of 14 years passed away. We immediately found a new schnauzer to welcome to our family. Without hesitation, we knew we wanted to send our new puppy to training so i began researching trainers and programs. A family friend referred to us Chicagoland Dog Training. I spoke with other trainers and did countless hours of research. Chicagoland Dog Training was hands down the best. The Stay and Train program was unique. The additional trainings included in the program were very valuable. The trainers are a phone call away to help with any issues after the program ends. Your pup comes home after a few weeks able to do many commands. Then the hard work begins...you have to be trained. The trainers were so helpful along the way and still check in with us. At the end of the 14 day stay and train program, our pup came home almost potty trained, able to stay in his place, sit, hold down stay, leave things alone on command, and able to walk on my right side. Walking on my right side...yes, this was very important as i was pregnant and knew i would have to walk the puppy while pushing the stroller as my husband travels for work 80% of the time. You don’t want a do running in front of the stroller and switching sides. This technique seems small and insignificant however it was one of the most useful things the trainers taught our pup and us. The place command is also invaluable. I put the pup in his place while the baby is playing on the floor or eating. If your are expecting a baby and are welcoming a new puppy to the family, you must do the stay and train program. You will not regret it. Our pup actually stayed with nick and Lauren while i gave birth to our baby. They provided techniques that helped us introduce the new baby to the puppy. The pup and baby are best friends. The trainers trained our pup and US! The training is invaluable and we would do it again in a heart beat. I highly recommend Nick and Lauren! I cannot say enough good things about our experience.” - Kim

“Nick and Lauren - are the absolute best! They care for your dog like it’s their own! Our Benny is a Bernedoodle and we get SO many compliments on how well behaved he is. We decided to board him with Nick and Lauren when he was only 3 months old! Two weeks later he came back a little gentleman!!! Benny is 8 months old and sits, stays, lays down, & stays in his place when told! (He can hold his place for 1+ hours!) We can’t recommend Nick & Lauren enough!!!” -Emily

“ChicagoLand Dog Training is the best! Nick and Lauren did such a great job with our dog! Finn is a rescue mixed breed, probably part Heeler, Border collie or Australian shepherd. He’s 2 years old and the last few years were rough because he’s a very anxious dog with a lot of energy. We just completed the 10 week training program with @chicagolanddogtraining , and the difference from before and after is tremendous! Last year when I took him to one of my husband’s softball games, he was horrible...he wouldn’t let anyone pet him, he was afraid of bikes and scooters that would go by on the path. He was afraid to walk by the busy street. He also would freak out sitting by the baseball field, and he had to be on a harness because he was hard to control. I took him last night to the same field for the first time post training, and he was near perfect! He was great on leash (no harness needed), he was by my side the entire time with no pulling, didn’t even flinch when bikes went by, he went right up to friends and let them pet him. A WORLD of difference! Thank you again for helping to build his confidence and obedience! The training was seriously worth every penny just for the confidence part alone.” - Ilisa

“I can’t speak highly enough about how incredible of a job Nick and Lauren do. There is a night and day difference in our dog’s behavior and we couldn’t be more satisfied. I was admittedly skeptical that the skills and obedience our puppy learned at ChicagoLand Dog Training would be a challenge to transfer over once we took him home - I couldn’t have been more wrong. Nick gave us an in-depth training as we picked our puppy up and we still have additional private lessons still to come. Our puppy went from their suburban house and big yard to our small city condo and was just as well-behaved. Whether your dog has some serious behavior problems or just needs some minor tweaks, I recommend Chicagoland’s services to any and every owner!” - J.T.

“We did the 14 day Stay and Train for our 8 month Goldendoodle! Winslow has great manners and is such a calmer dog now. He does not jump on people or bark at others. He is such a pleasure to walk. No more pulling on the leash. Winslow does not bark at others like he use to. He can also do the place command for over 30 minutes now. Our guy has gained a lot of confidence from training with Nick and Lauren. They were super responsive with ALL my questions. The couple were so personable and I felt very comfortable talking them. I truly think the training is well worth the the value. Package even comes with follow ups sessions. We HIGHLY recommend ChicagoLand Dog Training.” - Holly

“Nick and Lauren were amazing to work with. Took exceptional care of my little girl and taught her the manners she needed. I would highly recommend them, and would bring future pets to them. Thank you!” - Brandon

“I used trainer Nick for my puppy Benny. So glad he opened up in Chicago! Benny was a COMPLETELY different pup after training. The best part about Nick is he genuinely cares about the dogs and their owners setting them up for success well after. If you need a caring, detail oriented and master trainer, you need to hire Nick and Chicagoland Dog Training.” - Michael

“Nick and Lauren have been so impressive throughout the training experience(s) for both of my dogs. They go above and beyond to be consistently available to answer any and all questions-day or night. They are responsive in an unusually timely manner and have never made me feel judged or criticized (and I have made plenty of mistakes). They love my dogs as if they were their own-their commitment is genuine. They are deeply passionate and knowledgable about their profession-it clearly comes naturally to them-and they make an awesome team! Nick and Lauren obviously love what they do-I HIGHLY recommend you give them a try-you won't be disappointed!” - Carrie

“My wife and I moved to Chicago from New Orleans a few months ago. We have a Basset Hound - Heathcliff - who was used to having a big backyard and roaming pretty much free. Basset hounds are notoriously hard to train and stubborn. My wife found Nick and Chicagoland Dog Training through word of mouth and many awesome reviews. Heathcliff is a new dog. He sits, stays, walks on a leash, will wait to go further on his walk, and goes to his place. Prior to training, Heathcliff would totally ignore us. We can not thank Nick enough for his expertise in training. If I could give him six stars, then I would. Nick has walked Heathcliff during the day to help us out, while we both were at work. He also continues to train Heathcliff to ensure the behaviors are hardwired. Thank you Nick and Chicagoland Dog Training!” - Mae

“Cannot say enough good things about Nick! He did such a great job with our (almost) 2 year old black lab and they both fell in love! He really made such a difference in Murphy's behavior and has also trained us along the way and given us the tools to keep it going. His continued check ins and willingness to give advice is so appreciated and I know we will keep working with him down the road. Training a dog is no joke and Nick makes it look so fun and effortless! My husband and I cannot thank him enough for being a great trainer and just all around wonderful person to work with. Thanks Nick!!” - Blair

“Nick and Lauren are AMAZING! We are so happy we were able to work with them. They are extremely thorough and patient, and you can tell they love what they do. We sent our wild, crazy and full-of-energy Aussie-doodle puppy to their Stay and Train, and it truly was the best experience. They taught her how to properly walk on a leash, how to focus with distractions, and most importantly how to behave in the house— just to name a few! They equipped us with all of the resources we needed to continue her training at home. We can’t wait to see how she continues to progress! We all could not be happier! I highly recommend their training programs.” - Blaney

“If you are looking for a fantastic dog trainer, look no further! After doing extensive research, I decided to go with ChicagoLand Dog Training and I could not be happier with my decision. My dog Cleo, on the left in the picture, was very reactive towards other dogs on our walks and had horrible leash manners. I was desperate for help and was feeling hopeless that I would never get her under control. Within a few lessons, she was acting like a completely different dog on our walks. We got her to walk next to other dogs in a calm manner, something that never happened before training. Now that I am almost done with lessons, Cleo is one of the most well-behaved dogs in the neighborhood! Walks are ENJOYABLE which is such a life changing feeling, and we get compliments from so many people we pass. I can tell Nick and Lauren genuinely love this business, and go the extra mile to make sure you understand everything that your dog is learning and answer any questions. They were reliable, flexible with lessons, professional, and offered to answer any questions I had along the way via text message/phone call. I encourage everyone from now on to make this investment in their pups, and trust ChicagoLand Dog Training to do the work! I can't thank them enough.” -Lexi & Cleo

“We have been enjoying our recent rescue Boxer mix, now 2 years old, that it just hit us we hadn't thanked the two most important individuals who made this possible, trainers Nick and Lauren. We are taking this moment to express our gratitude for the superior transformation of what we thought was going to be an impossible dog that we may have to return from the rescue we got him from. Rocco has been the best dog anyone could dream to have since his two week boarded training with Nick and Lauren months ago. Having a such a loving, funny, full of life, obedient dog has enriched our lives. But even more, having been blessed to have crossed paths with these two special individuals deserves to be recognized. Nick and Lauren are so good at what they do, you cannot ignore their charisma. From the very moment we met them, you just could feel their love for not just our dog but for us as well, which makes them even more special to us. They are not just our dog's trainers but part our family. For anyone who needs dog training, behavior modification, or even owner training ;-) ChicagoLand Dog Training, with trainers Nick and Lauren, is whom we highly recommend.” - John

“Totally blown away by how good Nick and Lauren did with Mia. She continues to improve each day. I never expected a 20 week old boxer could to be that obedient. Everyone in building and all the dog walkers in neighborhood talking about Mia. Even Pet of the Month!!! Nick and Lauren are the best!!” -Steve

“Nick is incredible at what he does! I started with their puppy program and then did 14 day stay and train program. After two weeks he transformed my pup Gus into such a polite boy. I'm so glad to have made the investment in proper training as it has done wonders for our household. Nick and Lauren treated Gus like their own which made me know he was in such great care. Even now after finishing training they are always a phone call away with any questions I have. I cannot speak more highly of their program and how dedicated/passionate they are to training dogs.” - Lissie

“Can’t say enough positive words about Nick. Confidence, skill, and patience are the reasons I chose ChicagoLand Dog Training for my puppy. Impressive results and follow up. Search no more and call Nick and Lauren to set up a meeting!” - Laura

“Nick did an outstanding job with our Rhodesian Ridgeback, Derby. Took him for 3 weeks in home, and Derby came back a new dog listening to commands. Highly recommend.” - Andrew

Nick has been working with my 6 month old French Bulldog, Nico since he was 12 weeks old. Nick has done an incredible job with not only training Nico, but training me as well. He is very passionate about dogs and strives to set both the dog and owner up for success. Nico has also boarded with Nick and Lauren in their home and has shown major improvements every time he comes home. He has taught me so much and I have been able to keep up on Nico’s training while at home. Nick has been a major help to me and the training of Nico and I would hands down have him train another dog of mine or recommend him to any of my family or friends! Thank you again Nick and Lauren!

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