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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5/5YDG is our dog Tucker's home away from home. Tucker has been a member of the YGD family since he was 4 months old (he is now 2.5 years old). He visits for playschool 3 days a week and has vacationed there as well over the years. Michael, Annie and the entire YDG staff are amazing…Read full reviewClose full review
YDG is our dog Tucker's home away from home. Tucker has been a member of the YGD family since he was 4 months old (he is now 2.5 years old). He visits for playschool 3 days a week and has vacationed there as well over the years. Michael, Annie and the entire YDG staff are amazing and care so much for the dogs they train and the families they serve. Michael has even visited our home to help Tucker navigate our stairs going to the 2nd floor. We will always recommend YDG to anyone looking for playschool, training, boarding and grooming. Tucker is an awesome dog all around and we owe a lot of that to YDG!
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Dianne Cook
5/5I’ve trusted our dogs care to Michael and Annie for 8 years…even before they opened Your Dog’s Guru. I was thrilled when they opened their wonderful facility in Northbrook! I’ve dropped my two Portuguese Water Dogs off for doggie day care and boarded them while we were away. Bo…Read full reviewClose full review
I’ve trusted our dogs care to Michael and Annie for 8 years…even before they opened Your Dog’s Guru. I was thrilled when they opened their wonderful facility in Northbrook! I’ve dropped my two Portuguese Water Dogs off for doggie day care and boarded them while we were away. Both Stella and Zeus pulled on their leashes to get inside and start having fun. The entire staff knew them by name when we walked in and made all 3 of us feel good! I also used Michael’s amazing talent as a trainer and took Stella to their puppy classes. I feel very fortunate that we have Your Dog’s Guru in our area to be part of our dogs’ extended family!! Thanks YDG! ❤️🐾
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Cynthia Cata
5/5Your Dog's Guru has been a godsend for our playful puppy!! We have a senior dog and our new addition desperately needed a place to "burn off some energy" and YDG is the perfect place! The staff is incredible - so professional, well-trained, respectful, kind and loving toward our …Read full reviewClose full review
Your Dog's Guru has been a godsend for our playful puppy!! We have a senior dog and our new addition desperately needed a place to "burn off some energy" and YDG is the perfect place! The staff is incredible - so professional, well-trained, respectful, kind and loving toward our 4-legged family member. They have worked with him on his behavior and continue to treat him like one of their own. Our puppy (who's almost 3 now and has been going to YDG for almost 2 years now) loves going to PPS (Puppy PlaySchool as we call it) and it's a welcome respite for our senior dog at home! I highly recommend Your Dog's Guru!
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Kara Brittingham
5/5
I love this place. Micheal helped me train both of my dogs who have very different personalities. My 2nd was a 2 year old rescue with many issues, and he has been transformed. I also trust them with boarding. My dogs pull at their leashes to go in when we get there. I would absolutely recommend YDG!
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Suzi Beu
5/5
Have had our dogs with Guru multiple times and have been very impressed with the knowledgeable staff and care. Michael helped with our big bully breed when we first adopted him and we couldn’t be more impressed.
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