My Clever Canine

It truly may be impossible to recommend Caz and MCC highly enough. As first-time dog owners, we found ourselves overwhelmed and unsure until we found Caz. She gave our dog the skills he needed to succeed, and she worked with us so that we could develop the skills and knowledge to be more effective dog parents. Our lives would be completely different now if not for Caz's skill, kindness, patience, and generosity. Caz cares deeply about the dogs she trains and about the people who care for them - we cannot recommend working with her enough. We adore Caz and are forever grateful for what she's done for our dog and for us.

Caz is the dog whisperer if there ever was one! My dog is 12 and is going deaf and blind. Caz was able to work with me to train my sweet boy cues through touch so we can navigate safely in his senior years. Logan had a blast in training and can’t say enough good things about My Clever Canine. Woof! UPDATE: Since my last review, my sweet boy Logan has passed, but I find comfort knowing he lived his absolute best life thanks to the training he received at My Clever Canine. Because of Caz, he was able to go on planes, road trips, shopping trips, garage sales, and flower center visits—he truly experienced it all. After his passing, I adopted a one-eyed pug (I really don’t make things easy for Caz with my pet choices!), but once again, she has worked her magic. She’s taking my little reactive girl and transforming her into a well-behaved little lady. Caz’s individualized approach ensures that every dog gets exactly what they need, and I’m so grateful for her expertise.

If you have a dog who presents a challenge, unique or otherwise, My Clever Canine can and will help, with care and love. Here's why: My dog is a dog with several issues -- he's deaf, he had severe fear of humans and was quite reactive with dogs, and on top of that, has a bite history. He's gone through many trainers with very little progress...and then we met Caz. Within a few minutes, after Popcorn barked at her incessantly, Caz redirected him and started walking him, and soon earned his trust -- and that was only the beginning. Popcorn is more confident, less worried, calm and collected, even with triggers abound. I didn't think it was possible, but this program showed me and my dog, with compassion and assuredness, that not only was he *not* a hopeless case, but with some guidance and direction, he could be a happier and more social animal. I recommend Caz wholeheartedly, and will send every dog and dog owner I know to her doorstep.

For four years, my family struggled to walk our dog. It was so terrible that even a three-minute walk was too much for her; she simply couldn't handle the fear. Because of this, we couldn't plan trips and had to make several adjustments whenever we left the house. It wasn't just a deep struggle for us, but also for our dog, Belle. She had trouble socializing with people and other dogs and developed severe anxiety about almost everything. My family and she endured this for four years, and when we discovered My Clever Canine, we decided to seize the opportunity to change things for good. At first, we had many doubts: Could four weeks of training really change her? Would it be worth the cost, and what could we expect from it? After previous "treatments" (vet visits, house training, etc.) had failed, we decided to take a leap of faith and enroll our dog in My Clever Canine's boarding program. I'm not exaggerating, but this was the best decision we've made to this day. In just four weeks, we witnessed behaviors we never imagined our dog was capable of. We went from simply struggling to walk her around the block to taking her for 30-minute or even an hour-long walk after only four weeks. Throughout this program, during which we didn't have our dog at home, Cas actively stayed in touch with us and shared Belle's learning journey. We knew this would be completely new and challenging for our dog, who had never experienced anything like this before, so when it came time to take the initiative and bring her home, Cas helped us gain the confidence to step up and support Belle in this achievement. From the first consultation to Belle's graduation, Cas was incredibly understanding and supportive, not only to Belle but also to us. Having faced numerous challenges over those four years, Cas helped us gain a deeper understanding of our dog and even ourselves. I can't imagine finding a more generous and caring dog trainer than Cas! If you're like us, struggling with your dog and needing help, consider My Clever Canine. Thanks to them, our dog can enjoy walks and the beautiful blocks of Chicago like never before.