What people are saying about our dog Training!

“We adored our experience with Canine Sports and would recommend them to everyone. Our pup Hailey loved her time there and visibly loved everybody who worked with her / us. We signed her up for the 4-week drop-off class and saw HUGE improvements in her behavior and her happiness! We used to be afraid to take her on runs or have guests over due to some of her behavioral issues (she was not socialized when she was a puppy), but now she's able to hang out with people, other dogs, be playful and polite as appropriate, and go on runs! We're so grateful to the Canine Sports team for helping her thrive! The weekly homework, regular video updates, and chats with the team when we dropped off / picked up Hailey each day were very informative and enjoyable. We also worked one-on-one with Joe in a few in-home training sessions. He has been SO helpful and has answered all our questions / concerns with great thoughtfulness. When we were out of town for a weekend we also seamlessly boarded Hailey with Canine Sports. We'll definitely be returning here for all our pup needs far into the future!” - Yuqing Zhu

“We loved our experience with Canine Sports. Our pandemic puppy, Luna needed a lot of help with her nerves.

We initially thought having a puppy while working from home would be a great time to train, it is, but we didn't anticipate that it might set Luna up for issues later in adulthood if the world resumed to a normal pace. We wanted to make sure she felt safe outside of our home and help her deal with separation anxiety.

She had trouble taking walks in the city. I couldn't get her down our block without her wanting to bolt in the other direction or freeze completely. As a city dog, we knew it was crucial for us to set her up for success and we needed help navigating that safely.

The investment for the Puppy Prodigy program accomplished our goals with our Luna girl. We knew the immersion training was the best thing we could do for our pup. They took her training at her pace, went slowly to build her confidence up and gave us good tips for working with her. Her first week, she was scared of everything. By the end of the program, Luna was begging to see her furry friends and trainers.

She's now properly crate trained. We can leave the house without separation anxiety. She enjoys her walks and takes her cues from us. While she is still a cautious dog and that is likely the personality of her breed, she is enjoying life in the city WAY more than she was.

We have a family that all has dogs and we wanted to make sure she felt safe hanging with them. By the end of the program she made friends with all our family dogs.

Every dog is different and has different needs. The trainers at Canine Sports understand this and was flexible with us. We also appreciate that our initial investment allows us access to answer questions from trainers well after she completed the program.

You'll still have LOTS Of homework and you'll need practice in-between sessions but we enjoyed the work. Thanks to all our trainers!” - Melissa Fox

“We have a young Akita who was becoming hard to control on walks and who, we thought would benefit from a sure hand and experienced trainers. Emily and her crew did an amazing job with her. Our dog was with them for three weeks and she came back transformed. Joe (another trainer working with the Canine Sports Dog Training) has been extremely helpful in transferring their training techniques to us. He is very clear and always ready to answer questions. These guys clearly are experts at what they do.” - Ankit Srivastava

“We boarded our pup with Canine Sports Dog Training for their 3 week boarding and training program while we were away and we couldn't be happier! We met with trainers before hand, observed one of the polishing classes, and had every question answered. They took wonderful care of our pup and WOW when we got back, she was so well trained. We absolutely love our trainer, Joe, who comes to our home for the follow-up sessions and provides incredibly helpful and clear directions to help us continue training on our own. I would 100% recommend this program and these trainers, we truly couldn't be happier!” - Annaliese Miller

“I can't recommend CSDT enough! Our labradoodle completed a 6 week puppy training class with Joe that was fantastic and a great starting place for a playful but mischievous puppy. Now that Rafa is a little older, she is doing training with Emily and Natalie and wow the results are amazing! Walking has been a difficult tugging match but within a few days of training sessions, Rafa is walking almost perfectly. Our walks are longer as a result and we're both enjoying them more! Emily has helped us to establish better rules and boundaries for Rafa and as a result, we're all having more fun!” - Julie Cain

“My dog Mr. Wudie is a rescue who began barking at large dogs when we were out for our walks. It was not friendly barking, and I didn't want him to be rude or create a dangerous situation for either of us. I called Emily at Canine Sports Dog Training, and she not only put me on her schedule immediately, she came to my house, brought several training aids, and took us out for walks to learn the techniques I would need to correct Wudie's barking and lunging. He behaved when she was in charge, because she is a genius with dogs. They know she is the boss, even though she is a gentle and small woman. I learned to be more effective as an owner, and to be stern but loving when correcting him. Emily has a heart as big as the Hancock and loves dogs and their owners. She is calm and patient and never makes you feel corrected -- only informed. I can't recommend Emily and Canine Sports Dog Training enough. Knowing they are there if I need them makes me happy.” - Jerry Loesar

“Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about Natalie, Emily and the team at Canine. They have saved me, and my dog Penny! She was a disaster who didn't listen, but we had graduated from every dog class we took. I spent thousands on at home private sessions, separation anxiety sessions and basic commands. Finally I had enough, I was at my end - and along came these sweet angels. In less than a week, I had a completely better dog. I was nervous about the correction methods but it has actually strengthened our bond and made her even more affectionate. My friends thought my 1 year old pup was a mess before them and now they love being around her. They literally changed my life for the better. I only regret not going there first. They are AMAZING, affordable, and the most wonderful people in the world.” - Alane Millar

“I have nothing but great things to say about Canine Sports! My 2.5 year old rescue dog, Dally, was bit by another dog over the summer and quickly became leash reactive and extremely fearful; so much so he wouldn't leave our building lobby. I emailed Canine Sports and got a prompt response from the awesome Emily to set up a time the following week. The first meeting Natalie showed up right at the scheduled time, on the dot. It it is such a simple thing but goes a LONG way for me. She spent time reviewing Dally's needs and the program and answering all of my questions. Based on the severity of my dog's condition she was able to confirm his program for a start date within 3 weeks of the meeting. It was a huge relief knowing that we no longer had to live in our tiny bubble for much longer. I chose a 3 week immersive training and while difficult not having my dog for that time, he did a total 180 with his fear and anxiety. After the 3 weeks, Natalie dropped him off and it was amazing. We couldn't walk around the block before he left for Canine Sports, now he is walking past scary garbage trucks, snow blowers and other work trucks; and right at my heel to boot! The biggest peace of mind Canine Sports gave me was offering lifetime classes and lessons for any lingering needs. Natalie comes once a week now that we are a few weeks out of the immersive training and the support she gives me and reinforcement for Dally is invaluable. There have been situations that come up that I need training on in order to reinforce Dally's training and Natalie answers every need with easy to understand tools. I HIGHLY recommend Canine Sports. To top it all off, this is a female owned, Chicago based, small business and it just feels good supporting them.” - Abby Gamsu

“Natalie and Emily have helped us with both our dogs. They helped us raise our tough beagle pup and then helped us train our other dog to be an amazing therapy dog. I've seen them work harder than any other dog trainers at times. They are out to help the dogs instead of making a huge profit. They are down to earth and tell you how to be better. Don't hesitate to get their help!” - Alyssa Cunningham

“We cannot say enough nice things about Canine Sports Dog Training! The team are the best in their field. We adopted Potato and were overwhelmed with how to handle his training. We even tried training classes at a different facility, but nothing seemed to help. It wasn't until after we discovered their Spectacular Dog program that we saw real changes in his behavior. Not only do the trainers know how to train dogs, but they were also great at training us, which I'm sure was the biggest challenge! Potato no longer pulls on walks, is polite when he sees other dogs, and is working toward becoming a refined young gentleman. The best part about the program is that they offer lifetime support, which has been so helpful for us. My wife and I highly reccommend! They have all sort of options for training. If you are in need of dog training on any level, please check them out.” - Tyler Bedgood

“I met Emily and Natalie after going through several trainers who couldn't help me with my fearful/reactive German Shepherd. Both of them were so professional and kind to me as I told them my journey with her and was feeling hopeless. They took my Fiona in for 3 weeks and were wonderful with updates. Both of them did my go home lesson and Natalie continued to come out to my house whenever I've needed her. Emily and Natalie are amazing women and I'm so grateful I found them. If I ever go out of town I can board Fiona with them and never have any worries. They are always so responsive and helpful. I also volunteer with a rescue group and they've been a great support to us as well as our adopters/fosters. Highly recommend Canine Sports!” - Brandy Parrish

“My pup may be beautiful to look at (truth), but he also has one of the most solid obedience foundations of any family dog I have met. Emily and Natalie are the reason Ash is thriving after a pretty difficult start in life that left him trembling and hiding when faced with men passing him by on a public street. He is a dream to engage with. Emily and Natalie worked with Ash one on one to build his confidence and they provided me with the knowledge to manage his neuroses. Now, I have a goofy, gentle, confident dog who thrives in social settings. Whether you are looking to train your family pet, break him or her of bad habits, or take your canine sports training to the next level, look no further than Canine Sports Dogs. These are the women you want in your corner. Your pup will thank you!” - Krystyna

“I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!. I really believe that are the BEST in their field. I just wrote out my whole story about all they have done for me and my dogs and realized it was way to long. The shorter version. I would not have one of the creatures I love most in the world if it were not for Emily and Natalie. I moved from a house an apartment and thought I could never bring my lillte Pomeranian with me because he was such a big time barker. You just can't have that in an apartment. I talked to them about what I needed Kaiju trained on. And the biggest thing was to stop the barking. I sent him to them for their 10 day in house training. When they dropped him off to me in Phoenix (yes, they brought him along on their vacation to California from Chicago and stopped in Phoenix to bring my little pup to me! How amazing is that?!?) When they dropped him off and worked with me so I could keep his training on place, I found my same energetic, lovable pup - but he has manners!! And did not bark - at all! Not at other dogd, not at other people, nothing. It was amazing! You can see how much they love what they do. They are talented, professional and loving. The one thing that I didn't like was Kaiju wanted to leave with them - he had gotten so attached to them 😃. He is now settled and happy in Phoenix. He knows how to walk on a leash without pulling. He knows how to walk off the leash and come whrlen he is called. If I say "off" he leaves whatever it was that he was about to eat of the side of the road. I can not say enough good things about them. I believe they train K-9 dogs. And therapy dogs. Mine was an extreme case. They do private lessons, where they can meet with you for an hour or so - you don't have to send your dog to them for only in home training. The way that I found them was years ago, I wanted one of my dogs to become a therapy dog. I called one of the location where you could volunteer and asked for some recommendations for trainers. They gave me a list of pre approved trainers but after I was given the list, the lady told me, "here is the list of pre-approved trainers but go to her' and she pointed right to Emily's name!!” -Paulette