FirstBarkRiley was fantastic with my mom’s dog, and it turned her into a loyal customer. I’ve had a great experience here as well—the staff are super kind and really take the time to get to know your dog and work with them 1:1.
Your Dog's Guru, Inc
Northbrook, Illinois
About Your Dog's Guru, Inc
Your Dog’s Guru is a Boarding, Playschool, Training and Gurooming facility for dogs based in Northbrook, IL and founded by husband and wife duo, Michael Jayko and Annie Challenger. With emphasis on real-time, in-home training, Your Dog’s Guru promotes education for both the dog and the owner.
Training & services
Training goals
- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
How training happens
- Board and train
- In-home training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
Dog sports
- Agility
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Dog anal gland expression
- Anal Gland
- Animal Behavioral
- Caring For Dogs
- Day School
- Deshedding Treatment
- Dog Bather
- Dog Bathing
- Dog Behaviorists
- Dog Daycares
- Dog Handler
- Gland Expression
- Massage Therapy
- Medicated Shampoo
- Nail Trim
- Overnight Stay
- Paw Pad
- Paw Pad Trim
- Sanitary Trim
- Shedding Treatment
- Training Certification
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.2
86 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Caring staff 15
- Grooming 12
- Play school 12
- Daycare 8
- Large play area 5
- Dog happiness 4
All 10 topics
- Reactive dog training 3
- Agility classes 2
- Capable trainers 2
- Personalized care 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Our young Dalmatian developed insecurity & anxiety about the age of 1year. With the help of YGD personnel (she loves Jake❤️), she continues to gain confidence & is a happier dog!! Have also been very happy with grooming services for our Labradors. Thank you Annie, Michael & staff for your excellent care! Very appreciated 🐾🐾👍
Your Dog's Guru is an outstanding company for so many reasons. The owners Annie and Michael are well-educated, honest, and serious professionals. We have observed that every dog that is under their direction receives world class training and attention.The individuals that work fo…Read full reviewClose full review
Your Dog's Guru is an outstanding company for so many reasons. The owners Annie and Michael are well-educated, honest, and serious professionals. We have observed that every dog that is under their direction receives world class training and attention.The individuals that work for YDG are also very attentive and highly responsive and knowledgeable. We have been private clients and have frequented their facility often for the past six months. Because of Your Dog''s Guru our pet and family are very very happy together and secure in knowing we have YDG at our access.
My sweet boy Jackson loves the doggy day care!
I can’t recommend Your Dog”s Guru enough. I have been taking my dog there for several years and found the staff to be helpful, courteous and professional. Maggie is amazing and treats my dog as if he is one of her own and I would not bring him anywhere else! If you are looking for training, boarding or grooming - this is your spot!
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