Robin's Dog Stars

I rescued a pit bull (Blackhawk) almost 2 weeks ago. He is anywhere from 10 months to a year old. He has an amazing personality. He loves people, cuddling, exercise and always lets me know when he needs to go out side to do his bathroom duties! However, I realized right away he was dealing with separation anxiety (though he never chews anything when I'm gone) and LEASH PULLING!!!!!!! OM GOSH this was a BIG ONE! After taking him outside for a weeks worth of walks (3 times a day) I felt like I was in a tug of war battle and I realized I was not walking and running Blackhawk! He was in complete control of me! Enough is enough I said and that's when I found ROBIN'S DOG STARS!!! On the phone she was fast to listen and slow to speak and after we set up the appointment and I got off the phone I was excited and had complete confidence she was the BEST trainer for the job because the nature of our conversation. HIGHLY IMPORTANT what I'm about to say regarding all dog owners dealing with issues. March 8 2016 I brought Blackhawk to Robin for his first session and all I'm going to say is BRING YOUR DOGS to Robin!!!!!!! I will not reveal her secrets that's her knowledge to pass on to you but I could not believe the difference in Blackhawk in one session I am literally BLOWN AWAY and can't believe it! Its been 2 days now and I'm able to go on mile long walks and runs with almost NO LEASH PULLING at all! I still can't believe it as I'm typing this now! She did not just STOP his leash pulling but helped me understand the psychology underlining the situation between dog and master. Robin is AMAZING and a 100 percent professional and truly cares and treats animals with nothing less than utter RESPECT! I HIGHLY RECOMNED bringing your dogs to ROBIN'S DOG STARS and I'm so excited to continuing training with Robin and Blackhawk. CHEERS to an amazing trainer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Robin!

I can’t say enough about Robin!!! We were in a situation where 2 of our 3 dogs were getting into fights that had gotten to the point where there were injuries. I was heart broken at the thought of having to get rid of one of our dogs. I spoke with another trainer who really did not seem to have any compassion for the situation. Robin came out to our home to actually observe the behavior and interaction of our dogs in their own surroundings. She took the time to listen and ask questions so she would have a better idea of what was actually going on. She has worked with training us to be better trainers and handlers of our dogs. While we have not yet put our dogs back together, I am able to better control them individually and they continue to improve and our “problematic” pup has gotten much better at handling stressful situations! I am confident with continued work, We will find peace in our home with our 3 furry friends!

I manage a caregiving agency in Northbrook. One of my clients, a senior citizen, got a new dog. Unfortunately the dog spent the night barking at the caregiver. I called Robin and she was able to give me several techniques to have my caregiver try. The caregiver had success using the first idea on the first night! Kudos to Robin, who clearly knows her stuff and who generously shared her knowledge to help a senior!

No signed contract, yet Robin WILL NOT return my $125! Robin ignores e-mail's & REFUSES to return money from unused lessons that she insisted I pay for in advance. Entire experience has turned in to a NIGHTMARE!!! Heed my warning to anybody looking for a dog trainer...I wouldn't hand over a PENNY to Robin Bengtson if I were you!!! ///// This is unbelievable!!! Now Robin is LYING!!! I called her THE VERY NEXT MORNING to tell her I wanted my $$ back, not DAYS LATER!!! Robin is trying to back-paddle because she KNOWS she should return my funds!!! I don't even OWN a dog anymore & she STILL won't return my money!!!!! DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS WOMAN!!! She has NO CONSCIENCE & is taking ADVANTAGE of a disabled person!!!