What people are saying about our programs!


finn

“Finn and I have worked with Emily for both private lessons and her board and train program. Best review I can provide is she's worth every single penny I spent!! Finn, a young Doberman, is a different dog and I have confidence in my training. Sign up! Do it! Best investment you will make in your dog.” -Denise


Tommie

"I love these trainers almost as much as I love my pup! Before we went to them my dog Tommie was on her own agenda all the time. I had to drag her on walks, she'd jump on every person that passed by, and would sometimes play too rough for the other dogs at the park.
After 2 weeks at Canine Sports she's still not perfect but is about 50 times better behaved than she was prior to training with them. She learned how to walk with me on leash, place, sit, down, stay, paw, come, and off all pretty well and listens to me most of the time now."
- Danny

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Boo

Boo is a chihuahua mix who lives in the bustling Hyde Park neighborhood. Boo had moved from a smaller town to the big city, and was having some trouble minding her manners on leash with all the distractions! Despite her small stature she pulled like a freight train, and was often barking at other dogs, squirrels, birds, and any other animal who could hear her. After a customized private lesson package Boo is walking much better, and is known as a good canine citizen around the neighborhood.

"I inherited Boo, a small, 3 year old dog, from my young adult daughter. Boo did not know how to walk on a leash- at all. After 3 lessons with Natalie of Canine Sports, and a lot of homework by Boo and I, Boo now walks on a leash like a champ! Thanks Natalie!" - Barb


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Grizzly

Grizzly is a longtime member of our Sunday agility crew! Grizzly joined agility looking for a fun environment to play with her owner in. Grizzly lacked a lot of the confidence necessary to loosen up and just have some fun. Agility helped Grizzly gain the confidence she needed, and bond with her owner through play.

"My dog Grizzly and I love training with Emily! Not only is she a wonderful trainer, but  she understands the individual needs of dogs in her classes and caters to everyone. I'm not looking to compete with my dog in agility, just want to enjoy our time together, strengthen our bond, and have fun. Emily is really patient with my dog, who sometimes runs the course and sometimes gets a little sidetracked along the way. Emily is an experienced, compassionate trainer who can guide you thru a variety of issues and will also listen to you and work within your comfort zone as well as your dog's." - Käthe


Lola

“We took group classes from Canine Sports to get started with our training. This was very helpful with the basics. The huge change occurred after setting up private lessons with Emily. She was instrumental in turning our 60 pound pulling machine into an excellent companion to walk with! After 3 lessons we are well on our way to having a dog we can walk off leash.” -Peter


Kodi

"I have a very rambunctious and stubborn Miniature American Eskimo. He has always been a loving pup but he was always jumping on counters, people, and the table during dinner, and was leash aggressive towards other dogs, and sometimes people. We tried dog boot camps and positive dog training at local pet store but nothing was making a difference. We love our little guy but our relationship with our dog was strained out of frustration by us and by him. We found Emily at Canine Sports who paired us up with trainer Natalie. We did a two week training camp with Natalie while we went abroad. When we came back I was anxious about the collar and my ability to continue the training she had instilled in Kodi. Natalie spent hours with me following the training at my home, and on walks to make sure I was confident and able to continue the training. I also attend the drop in classes when my schedule allows that come with the training packages. This helps me stay current with my training as well as Kodi. I am now able to walk my pup with little to no stresses of other dogs. Over the holidays I took Kodi home with me to my sisters for two weeks. We were able to eat a holiday dinner of steak, chicken, bacon infused sides and other tempting food without Kodi jumping on the table and begging. Kodi now goes to his 'place it' spot (a flat pillow bed I can easily travel with) with a chew stick and never gets off or barks during meals until he's released by me saying 'free'. We were also finally able to take him with us in the fall to eat at an outdoor patio at a restaurant as well. He has an outdoor 'place it' spot (a kitchen mat) that he lays down on or sits during a meal. I went to the vet for his yearly checkup last weekend and my vet expressed how relaxed and happy Kodi looked and how different he behaved. It is obvious to us and the people in our lives what a difference the training with Natalie and Canine Sports has made not only for Kodi but in our family as well. I would highly recommend the program and the trainers for anyone looking for a training program for their dog. Canine Sports completely changed our little family for the better." -  Amanda

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louie

"Natalie is amazing! In one month she helped me with my new rescue pup who was out of control. He now behaves on the leash and is learning how to not freak out around other dogs. One session Emily came with some of their own dogs and she was just as amazing. I couldn't be happier!" - Alexandra

 


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moxie

Moxie is a super fun Border Collie from the West Loop. Moxie had an overwhelming amount of energy which seeped out in the form of barking at everything while she was on leash.


"Excellent training for my impulse driven dog! She can now calmly pass other dogs in the park without barking."   - Stephanie

 

Moxie can now cruise the West Loop and Skinner Park without woofing her hellos. 


Rory and Aliyah

“Natalie and Emily have helped us with both our dogs. They helped us raise our tough beagle pup and then helped us train our other dog to be an amazing therapy dog. I've seen them work harder than any other dog trainers at times. They are out to help the dogs instead of making a huge profit. They are down to earth and tell you how to be better. Don't hesitate to get their help!” -Alyssa


sam

Sam was a very rambunctious, hyperactive adolescent pup, who had been recently adopted. His chewing, leash pulling, and lack of manners was driving his new family nuts!

"Emily is amazing! She took my hyper, shoe eating, jumping all over the place, bundle of a puppy and turned him into a respectable member of the family. I'm sure it wasn't easy. We have a busy household with 3 children between the ages of 5 and 10. So there were all kinds of distractions.
Part of what makes Emily so amazing is that she customized our training to include helping us set up our home in a way that helped our dog make the right choices. She also tailored our training to include another session at home that integrated my kids and teaching them how to handle their new best friend.
At first I was apprehensive to spend money on something I thought I should or could do on my own. After replacing multiple pairs of chewed up shoes, furniture and parts of the house, I reached out to Emily. After seeing the results, I wish I'd done it sooner."
 - Joe

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Fiona

“I met Emily and Natalie after going through several trainers who couldn't help me with my fearful/reactive German Shepherd. Both of them were so professional and kind to me as I told them my journey with her and was feeling hopeless. They took my Fiona in for 3 weeks and were wonderful with updates. Both of them did my go home lesson and Natalie continued to come out to my house whenever I've needed her. Emily and Natalie are amazing women and I'm so grateful I found them. If I ever go out of town I can board Fiona with them and never have any worries. They are always so responsive and helpful. I also volunteer with a rescue group and they've been a great support to us as well as our adopters/fosters. Highly recommend Canine Sports!” -Brandy


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bert and blanche

Bert and Blanche are a pair of troublemaking Golden Retrievers from Lincoln Park. They're cute and they know it, and use this to sneak food off the counters, beg at the table, drag their owners down the street to jump on passersby, and say a very happy hello to each dog they meet. They would tag team, so one could sneak off and cause trouble, while the other provided a fluffy distraction!

"Walks with Bert and Blanche are so enjoyable now! Thank you, Natalie and Emily"   - Adrienne and Dan


rafa

“I can't recommend CSDT enough! Our labradoodle completed a 6 week puppy training class with Joe that was fantastic and a great starting place for a playful but mischievous puppy. Now that Rafa is a little older, she is doing training with Emily and Natalie and wow the results are amazing! Walking has been a difficult tugging match but within a few days of training sessions, Rafa is walking almost perfectly. Our walks are longer as a result and we're both enjoying them more! Emily has helped us to establish better rules and boundaries for Rafa and as a result, we're all having more fun!” -Julie


mesa

“This team is the best! Natalie spent several sessions with us in our home, never watching the clock and taking our basic training to the next level. We also had the opportunity to meet Emily and Joe, who were amazing as well. They took time out of their regular schedules to help us condition our dog with pretending to be guests. After working with the team, we feel like we got our fun loving dog back. We have an extremely hyper and stubborn 2 yr old hound mix with guarding issues. He is so much more enjoyable to be around now that we have the correct boundaries in place and the confidence that he will listen to us. He is happier now too! They are worth every penny and their pricing is fair. Natalie customized a training plan for us after spending over an hour with our dog during an initial assessment. She has been so encouraging and she is always available via email or phone. She builds a long term relationship with you and your dog factoring in how life will evolve and what your dog will need to work on next. This proactive approach is important to us as we just had a baby and our family is changing. Definitely recommend Natalie and the entire team for a happier life with your dog!” -Rachel

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Ash

“My pup may be beautiful to look at (truth), but he also has one of the most solid obedience foundations of any family dog I have met. Emily and Natalie are the reason Ash is thriving after a pretty difficult start in life that left him trembling and hiding when faced with men passing him by on a public street. He is a dream to engage with. Emily and Natalie worked with Ash one on one to build his confidence and they provided me with the knowledge to manage his neuroses. Now, I have a goofy, gentle, confident dog who thrives in social settings. Whether you are looking to train your family pet, break him or her of bad habits, or take your canine sports training to the next level, look no further than Canine Sports Dogs. These are the women you want in your corner. Your pup will thank you!” -Krystyna


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kaiju

“I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!. I really believe that are the BEST in their field. I just wrote out my whole story about all they have done for me and my dogs and realized it was way to long. The shorter version. I would not have one of the creatures I love most in the world if it were not for Emily and Natalie. I moved from a house an apartment and thought I could never bring my lillte Pomeranian with me because he was such a big time barker. You just can't have that in an apartment. I talked to them about what I needed Kaiju trained on. And the biggest thing was to stop the barking. I sent him to them for their 10 day in house training. When they dropped him off to me in Phoenix (yes, they brought him along on their vacation to California from Chicago and stopped in Phoenix to bring my little pup to me! How amazing is that?!?) When they dropped him off and worked with me so I could keep his training on place, I found my same energetic, lovable pup - but he has manners!! And did not bark - at all! Not at other dogd, not at other people, nothing. It was amazing! You can see how much they love what they do. They are talented, professional and loving. The one thing that I didn't like was Kaiju wanted to leave with them - he had gotten so attached to them 😃. He is now settled and happy in Phoenix. He knows how to walk on a leash without pulling. He knows how to walk off the leash and come whrlen he is called. If I say "off" he leaves whatever it was that he was about to eat of the side of the road. I can not say enough good things about them. I believe they train K-9 dogs. And therapy dogs. Mine was an extreme case. They do private lessons, where they can meet with you for an hour or so - you don't have to send your dog to them for only in home training. The way that I found them was years ago, I wanted one of my dogs to become a therapy dog. I called one of the location where you could volunteer and asked for some recommendations for trainers. They gave me a list of pre approved trainers but after I was given the list, the lady told me, "here is the list of pre-approved trainers but go to her' and she pointed right to Emily's name!!” -Paulette