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Your Dog's Guru, Inc

Northbrook, Illinois

4.2/5· 86 Google reviews

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

View 21 additional details
  • 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 listing
4.2
out of 586 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.

86 collected reviews

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Catherine Locallo
5/5
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…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!

Dianne Cook
5/5
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. 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! ❤️🐾

Cynthia Cata
5/5
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 …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!

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!

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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