Class Act Obedience

I took my 4 month old American Eskimo puppy «Gibbs» to Nadine at the beginning of August ’15 and I wanted to wait a couple months before I posted my review. I needed help with housebreaking, basic commands (sit, come, off the couch /​people/​etc) and crate training. Gibbs absolutely hated going in his crate and would whine and bark the entire time he was in there.
I searched everywhere to find a reputable trainer that wouldn’t use force or hurt my dog in an effort to train him. Thankfully, Nadine’s approach revolves around love, affection and positive reinforcement. So I dropped Gibbs off on a Wednesday with his food (enough for two weeks), a collar and the crate that I would want him to sleep in.
As promised, Nadine would sent me progress updates and pictures every day! This definitely helped put my mind to ease since it was difficult not knowing what type of dog I was going to get back or what was happening to him. When I went back to pick Gibbs up two weeks later, he was the same loving playful puppy that I dropped off. But, something was different…
He was potty trained, he liked going in his crate, he obeyed basic commands and was actually more fun to have around. Nadine even trained him to alert me by barking when he needed to go outside. Not sure how she did it, but I can’t say enough good things about her.
There are other reviews on Unilocal that are a couple years old so I figured I would post a recent review. because my experience was fantastic! If you’ve got a puppy or a dog that needs to be potty trained, you should seriously consider contacting Nadine for her help. She’s professional, clearly loves what she does and gets results.
Thank you Nadine!!!

I thankfully found Nadine online, I was new in Chicago and had no one to ask for references. I Called her with questions about my hamster size 8 week old teacup Yorkie. Nadine called me back within 24 hours. She answered all of my questions. After three long phone calls (they must have been 45 minutes to an hour long)
I decided to drop off my boo bear for a two week training session. My little Chloe was a tough cookie! After two weeks Nadine called and said «I would like to keep her another week-​free of charge.» Bahaha! Like mother like Furr baby… I thought… my dog is as stubborn as me! The hardest thing I ever did was leave my first with a stranger for three weeks.
I wasn’t sure what was going to happen when I picked her up and honestly I didn’t care if she was trained at this point! I just wanted her back. I was amazed. Chloe was so calm and submissive, yes just like how Ceasar Milan does it on TV! I was not allowed to look at her at first while Nadine «trained me.» I needed it more than Chloe did. I was doing so many things wrong like baby talking her, letting her walk all over me, picking her up when she barked at me, letting her walk in front of me… so many things were wrong. Nadine taught me how to discipline Chloe and structure her days to make HER happy! Dogs love discipline, they love a challenge. Chloe like a lot of small dogs was a challenge. It took a lot of time, patience and discipline to get her where she is today. Well worth the effort.
Chloe Johnlyn Boo Boo Bear is now 3 years old, 4 LBS and sweeter than Fanny May Melt aways! She travels with me EVERYWHERE. She has walked the streets of 5^th ave in NYC, shopped in Dallas, we even got lost and ended up in the Tenderloin in San Fran (yikes-​that was scary thank goodness it was 4PM and still light out!) HAHA People always ask on the plane if I drug her because she is so chill. ah no! I constantly get compliments when I take her out-​besides that she is absolutely friggen adorable, that she is well behaved and sweet!
She loves to meet new dogs, new people, fetch with Dad and roughhouse. She loves kisses and a nap snuggled up in the sun.
MOST IMPORTANTLY– we recently moved into a new home with brand new carpet and I am proud to say Chloe has not had one accident! EVERY single time has been on a pee pad or outside! YAAY! Go Chloe! I will keep you posted on her success!
I owe this thanks to Nadine. Without her we would be a hot mess! I am so happy to have a place where I can drop Chloe off for boarding that is not like an institution but a warm home with people around who love animals. She only accepts a few at a time so your baby gets so much attention. Nadine continues her training while boarding! She takes Chloe on long walks, socializes her with other dogs and people… Nadine has become family to us. I would recommend highly taking this route. Just call Nadine with your questions and I am sure you will understand why I trusted her just from talking to her on the phone!

Nadine trained my then puppy Sunshine when my dog was just 3 months old. Since then, she has boarded Sunshine whenever we’ve gone on vacation. After 4 years, Sunshine loves Nadine and she has become like family. I cannot recommend a better dog trainer or boarder. She is the best!