FirstBarkWe brought our dog Addy here to complete the three week off leash training program. Addy did an awesome job and is a much better dog at home now! She loved her trainer, Beth and was always happy to see her during follow up lessons! Beth was patient and caring with both us, and Addy! I can’t recommend Beth enough!
A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center
Palatine, Illinois
About A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center
Since 1994, the team of pet care professionals at A Closer Bond has been leading the pack in custom dog training, dog daycare, and dog boarding.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Pack walks
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Refresher training
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Dog training
Program details
Our professional dog trainers work with all breeds and all ages, educating pets and owners, solving behavior problems, and getting the results you are looking for. We believe there is hope for all dogs to become great companions. Not sure what type of training your dog needs? We're here to help!
- Other pet sitting (in-home)
- Administer Medication
- Animal Care
- Behavior Evaluation
- Boot Camp
- Brush Outs
- Canine Cpr
- Coat Whitening Treatment
- Custom Dog Training
- Diy Dog Wash
- Dog Bather
- Dog Bathing & Spa
- Dog Training & Learning
- Dog Training Programs
- Dog Walkers
- Dog Wash
- Drop Off
- Ear Cleaning
- Enrichment Activities
- First Aid
- Fitness Courses
- Furminator® Deshedding Treatment
- Helping Dog
- Hypoallergenic Treatment
- K-9 School
- Lodging Accommodation
- Luxurious Bath Packages
- Nail Trim
- Nail Trimming And File
- Overnight Camp
- Overnight Care
- Pet Care Providers
- Pet Sitters
- Pet Visits
- Potty Breaks
- Residential Training
- Routine Visits
- Specialized Training
- Teeth Brushing
- Therapy Pet Organization
- Therapy Pets
- Training Course
- Training Program
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you accept aggressive dogs?
We do our best to accommodate every dog. Please give us a call to discuss your dog’s behavior. A training evaluation may be required prior to overnight care or attending enrichment program.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
What vaccines do you require?
We require Rabies and Distemper vaccines. If you choose to get the Bordatella vaccine, please wait a minimum of ten days before visiting us as that vaccine is a live virus.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Why do you have two facilities?
We have been at 842 W Northwest Hwy since 1994. With the business expanding we needed a second location! We opened our Training Center in March 2017 to give the dogs more space. We offer enrichment program, overnight care, and grooming at our Community Center, and we offer training and overnight care at our Training Center.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Can I come for a tour?
Please do! We have an open-door policy during regular business hours to view our facilities. However, we recommend that you give us a call beforehand so we can make sure we have adequate time for the tour and to answer any questions.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Can you accommodate my dog’s special diet?
Absolutely! We have large refrigerators and microwaves at both locations for food storage and prep.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
What happens if my dog needs vet care while with you?
We will contact you first immediately. If we are unable to reach you and it is an emergency, we will transport your dog to a vet. Which vet we take them to depends on their hours and availability.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
What is an Off-Leash Play Evaluation?
Off-leash play evaluations are required before your pup comes to enrichment program or overnight care and they allow us to see if they're fit for off-leash play with a group of dogs. Our Petcare Technician Leaders take their time to allow your dog to explore their new surroundings and evaluate how your dog handles new people, places, sounds, and other dogs. After your dog completes their evaluation you will receive a report on our findings of your dog’s off-leash play style and what services are well suited for you and your dog. An off- leash evaluation is for a full day. They are set up by appointment.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Do you have any age or breed restrictions?
Dogs must be over 8 weeks old and completed the first two series of vaccinations, including a fecal exam, but we have no upper age limit. We also do not have any breed restrictions.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
My dog is not neutered/spayed, can they still come to your facility?
Definitely! We keep all unfixed pets of opposite genders separated.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
How far in advance do I have to make reservations?
We ask that enrichment program and overnight care reservations are made at least 24 hours in advance. Our grooming and training departments book up relatively quickly so please make those reservations as early as possible.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Can my dog come to your facility if she’s in heat?
We ask that any dog that is in heat remains at home until their cycle is over.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
What type of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Why isn’t my dog in pictures on Facebook or Instagram?
We do our best to post enrichment photos from the Community Center on Facebook and Instagram throughout the week. Pictures of new training dogs are posted on Mondays. If your dog stays at our Community Center and you do not see a picture of them, don’t worry! They’re getting the same amount of play time, we just missed them when taking pictures.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Is my dog able to play outside?
Yes! Our Community Center has five outdoor yards for play.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
How can I get updates on my dog?
Feel free to give us a call or send us an email any time that we are open!
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
Will my (old/young/small/…) dog play with (wild/crazy/huge/…) dogs?
We design our play groups based on the dogs’ ages, sizes, play styles, and temperaments.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
What is your refund policy?
We are happy to accommodate your refund when necessary. Please note we will refund your transaction minus the transaction fee. Please allow 10-14 business days for the refund to be credited back to your original payment.
Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training Business Center · 2024-09-21
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Customer reviews
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- Friendly staff 6
- Caring staff 3
- Training 3
- Attention 2
- Communication 2
- Evaluation 2
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- Facility 2
- Nails 2
- Personality 2
- Questions 2
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I brought my 7-month old puppy to daycare at a Closer Bond about a month ago for an evaluation. When I brought her home that evening, I noticed that her back nails had been freshly cut very short, even though I never gave permission for her nails to be cut. The quick had been cut…Read full reviewClose full review
I brought my 7-month old puppy to daycare at a Closer Bond about a month ago for an evaluation. When I brought her home that evening, I noticed that her back nails had been freshly cut very short, even though I never gave permission for her nails to be cut. The quick had been cut on every single one of her back nails, some severely. I took her to the vet the following day, and he confirmed that her quick was cut on every back nail and instructed me that she would not be able to go for walks without shoes or without walking on grass for ~1 month to allow her nails to grow back. I also had to watch for bleeding and signs of infection. I called A Closer Bond and they twice denied that anyone on their team cut her nails. However, there is no other explanation to where or who cut her nails. Her nails were shorter when I picked her up than they were when I dropped her off at their facility. She was in a lot of pain for the 1st 2 weeks, and just this week after ~4 weeks of healing, she is finally able to resume the 2 walks a day that she took prior to her visit to A Closer Bond, although the walks are shorter. I'm hoping we can start to work toward the longer walks she was used to. The delay in her walks has also hurt the training we had been doing during her walks, and I am having to retrain her in many ways. She is now also exhibiting behavior of severe anxiety when I grind her front nails - something that was not an issue before her CB daycare visit. She has obvious signs of trauma. My puppy is a good and sweet dog, and the fact that someone hurt her is very upsetting to me. I do not recommend A Closer Bond.
If you’re looking for a real bond, I would recommend this place because they use James Bonds (which are far more effective than covalent, ionic, or hydrogen bonds)!
Difficult to work with
I have boarded my dog here for years and have never had a problem. My dog just stayed for 10 nights and when we picked him up he was happy and they even trimmed his nails for free! Highly recommend.
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