FirstBarkVery friendly, knowledgeable, and patient trainers! Our dog is a bit more difficult than average and ACB training and boarding has helped a ton. Thanks!
A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street
Palatine, Illinois
About A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street
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
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Pack walks
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Refresher training
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Rally obedience
- Scent work
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Program details
Sometimes your pup just needs a day with friends! Come visit our Dog Community Center! Daycare is available Monday through Friday 7am - 7pm.
- Dog walking
- Grooming
Program details
From professional prints or digital day care photos, to one-on-one photo sessions available. See www.acloserbond.com for more details.
Other listed services
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Administer Medication
- Animal Care
- Behavior Evaluation
- Blow Dry
- Boot Camp
- Brush Out
- Brush Outs
- Canine Care
- Canine Cpr
- Canine Parties
Program details
Celebrate your dog's birthday in style! We raise the bar with engaging activities and priceless pictures that last a lifetime. Indoor and Outdoor options available for you and your dog's friends.
- Coat Whitening Treatment
- Custom Dog Training
- Dispute Resolution
- Distraction Classes
- Diy Dog Wash
- Dog Bather
- Dog Bathing & Spa
- Dog Trainer Certification
- Dog Training
Program details
From Puppy Preschool to Off-Leash Outside Obedience Training, your dog deserves a great education! The focus at A Closer Bond is training each individual dog based on its unique personality, aptitude, and attention span, which we discover during our time together. Dogs, just like us humans, learn best when positive reinforcement and ample motivation are used along side redirection to guide your dog through life's distractions. All of our educational programs strive to bring out the best in each unique dog, and teach you the skills necessary to bring out the best in your pet and ensure they are well-behaved at all times.
- Dog Training & Learning
- Dog Training Programs
- Dog Walkers
- Dog's Enrichment
- Dogs Social
- Ear Cleaning
- Enrichment Classes
- Fitness Classes
- Fitness Courses
- Fitness Programs
- Furminator® Deshedding Treatment
- Helping Dog
- Holistic Care
- Hypoallergenic Treatment
- In-Person Consultation
- K-9 School
- Leash Walks
- Lodging Accommodation
- Luxurious Bath Packages
- Nail Trim
- Nail Trimming And File
- Nail Trims
- Overnight Care
- Overnight Stay
- Overnight Stays
- Pet Care Providers
- Pet Sitters
- Pet Visits
- Potty Breaks
- Rehabilitation Training
- Residential Training
- Routine Visits
- Scent Detection
- Shed Treatment
- Special Needs Dog
- Specialized Training
- Teeth Brushing
- Therapy Pet
- Therapy Pet Organization
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 2024-09-21
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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 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 & Learning Center - Wood Street · 2024-09-21
Do you have any trainers that work with deaf dogs?
They have trainers that work with deaf dogs.
Community answer · Google Via Phone Call · 2024-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
105 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Daycare 12
- Leash pulling 5
- Obedience 5
- Greeting other dogs tips 3
- 3 week program 2
- Agility training 2
All 10 topics
- Problem dog training 2
- Reactive dogs class 2
- Refresher training 2
- Tailored training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
I brought my dog Lillia here when she was a puppy in 2021 to do puppy training and off leash/calm mindset training. It was the best decision I could’ve made! The staff is amazing and have always treated Lillia great. I moved from IL to WI and still bring my dog to them for refres…Read full reviewClose full review
I brought my dog Lillia here when she was a puppy in 2021 to do puppy training and off leash/calm mindset training. It was the best decision I could’ve made! The staff is amazing and have always treated Lillia great. I moved from IL to WI and still bring my dog to them for refresher training and boarding when I’m on vacation. I know two of the trainers that Lillia had are no longer with the business (Erin and Brenda) but all of the staff I’ve been in contact with since have been great, especially Trisha ❤️ I would recommend bringing your dogs here for training, boarding and daycare if you want the best service. Thank you to everyone here for how you’ve changed my dogs life. She is literally THE BEST 💕
We chose a closer bond because of a glowing recommendation from my sister-in-law, whose dog had trained there and showed remarkable improvement in behavior. Seeing how well-behaved her dog became, we were excited to enroll our own puppy, believing we were in good hands. However,…Read full reviewClose full review
We chose a closer bond because of a glowing recommendation from my sister-in-law, whose dog had trained there and showed remarkable improvement in behavior. Seeing how well-behaved her dog became, we were excited to enroll our own puppy, believing we were in good hands. However, our experience turned out to be quite disappointing. We paid half the fee upfront for a two-week training program, but things quickly went off track. After just a week, our dog developed a cough over the weekend, and we were abruptly called and told to pick him up immediately. At the time, we were out of state, and the center informed us that if no one could pick him up that day, he would be taken to a vet hospital at our expense. Thankfully, we managed to find someone to retrieve our dog, but after that, we received no updates or instructions regarding when the training would resume or what steps to take. Unfortunately, there were no improvements in our dog’s behavior after this incomplete training. We’ve since moved out of state and requested a refund, but they have not responded to our request. Not to mentioned that we are now in December and this all happened in August. While we were initially impressed by the success stories and had high hopes, our personal experience left us frustrated and disappointed. We hope this feedback helps the center improve communication and consistency with future clients.
I have had beyond the best experience with a closer bond. I have board and trained two dogs there, one of whom is reactive and one who is going to be a therapy/service dog. Their trainers Sarah and Alyssa are amazing. They have been beyond supportive in their continued training and I do not have the words to express how grateful for them I have am!
We absolutely love sending our fur babies to A Closer Bond. We never worry about them because we know they are getting the love and care they get at home! They come home happy and well cared for. Thank you so much!!!!!
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