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A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street

Palatine, Illinois

4.7/5· 105 Google reviews

About A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street

Since 1994, the team of pet care professionals at A Closer Bond has been leading the pack in custom dog training, dog daycare, and dog boarding.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Recall training
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  • Socialization Customer-reported
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Behavior support

  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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  • Pack walks
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Support between sessions

  • Refresher training
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
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Dog sports

  • Rally obedience
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  • Scent work
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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    Sometimes your pup just needs a day with friends! Come visit our Dog Community Center! Daycare is available Monday through Friday 7am - 7pm.

  • Dog walking
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  • Grooming
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    From professional prints or digital day care photos, to one-on-one photo sessions available. See www.acloserbond.com for more details.

Other listed services

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  • Dog sitting (in-home)
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  • Administer Medication
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  • Animal Care
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  • Behavior Evaluation
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  • Blow Dry
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  • Boot Camp
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  • Brush Out
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  • Brush Outs
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  • Canine Care
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  • Canine Cpr
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  • Canine Parties
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    Celebrate your dog's birthday in style! We raise the bar with engaging activities and priceless pictures that last a lifetime. Indoor and Outdoor options available for you and your dog's friends.

  • Coat Whitening Treatment
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  • Custom Dog Training
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  • Dispute Resolution
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  • Distraction Classes
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  • Diy Dog Wash
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  • Dog Bather
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  • Dog Bathing & Spa
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  • Dog Trainer Certification
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  • Dog Training
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    From Puppy Preschool to Off-Leash Outside Obedience Training, your dog deserves a great education! The focus at A Closer Bond is training each individual dog based on its unique personality, aptitude, and attention span, which we discover during our time together. Dogs, just like us humans, learn best when positive reinforcement and ample motivation are used along side redirection to guide your dog through life's distractions. All of our educational programs strive to bring out the best in each unique dog, and teach you the skills necessary to bring out the best in your pet and ensure they are well-behaved at all times.

  • Dog Training & Learning
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  • Dog Training Programs
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  • Dog Walkers
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  • Dog's Enrichment
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  • Dogs Social
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  • Ear Cleaning
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  • Enrichment Classes
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  • Fitness Classes
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  • Fitness Courses
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  • Fitness Programs
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  • Furminator® Deshedding Treatment
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  • Helping Dog
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  • Holistic Care
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  • Hypoallergenic Treatment
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  • In-Person Consultation
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  • K-9 School
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  • Leash Walks
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  • Lodging Accommodation
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  • Luxurious Bath Packages
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  • Nail Trim
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  • Nail Trimming And File
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  • Nail Trims
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  • Overnight Care
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  • Overnight Stay
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  • Overnight Stays
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  • Pet Care Providers
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  • Pet Sitters
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  • Pet Visits
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  • Potty Breaks
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  • Rehabilitation Training
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  • Residential Training
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  • Routine Visits
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  • Scent Detection
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  • Shed Treatment
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  • Special Needs Dog
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  • Specialized Training
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  • Teeth Brushing
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  • Therapy Pet
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  • Therapy Pet Organization
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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

What is an Off-Leash Play Evaluation?

Off-leash play evaluations are required before your pup comes to enrichment program or overnight care and they allow us to see if they're fit for off-leash play with a group of dogs. Our Petcare Technician Leaders take their time to allow your dog to explore their new surroundings and evaluate how your dog handles new people, places, sounds, and other dogs. After your dog completes their evaluation you will receive a report on our findings of your dog’s off-leash play style and what services are well suited for you and your dog. An off- leash evaluation is for a full day. They are set up by appointment.

Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street · 2024-09-21

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Do you have any age or breed restrictions?

Dogs must be over 8 weeks old and completed the first two series of vaccinations, including a fecal exam, but we have no upper age limit. We also do not have any breed restrictions.

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How can I get updates on my dog?

Feel free to give us a call or send us an email any time that we are open!

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Will my (old/young/small/…) dog play with (wild/crazy/huge/…) dogs?

We design our play groups based on the dogs’ ages, sizes, play styles, and temperaments.

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What type of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.

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Why do you have two facilities?

We have been at 842 W Northwest Hwy since 1994. With the business expanding we needed a second location! We opened our Training Center in March 2017 to give the dogs more space. We offer enrichment program, overnight care, and grooming at our Community Center, and we offer training and overnight care at our Training Center.

Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street · 2024-09-21

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Can I come for a tour?

Please do! We have an open-door policy during regular business hours to view our facilities. However, we recommend that you give us a call beforehand so we can make sure we have adequate time for the tour and to answer any questions.

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How far in advance do I have to make reservations?

We ask that enrichment program and overnight care reservations are made at least 24 hours in advance. Our grooming and training departments book up relatively quickly so please make those reservations as early as possible.

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Can you accommodate my dog’s special diet?

Absolutely! We have large refrigerators and microwaves at both locations for food storage and prep.

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Can my dog come to your facility if she’s in heat?

We ask that any dog that is in heat remains at home until their cycle is over.

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Do you accept aggressive dogs?

We do our best to accommodate every dog. Please give us a call to discuss your dog’s behavior. A training evaluation may be required prior to overnight care or attending enrichment program.

Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street · 2024-09-21

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What vaccines do you require?

We require Rabies and Distemper vaccines. If you choose to get the Bordatella vaccine, please wait a minimum of ten days before visiting us as that vaccine is a live virus.

Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street · 2024-09-21

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My dog is not neutered/spayed, can they still come to your facility?

Definitely! We keep all unfixed pets of opposite genders separated.

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Is my dog able to play outside?

Yes! Our Community Center has five outdoor yards for play.

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What happens if my dog needs vet care while with you?

We will contact you first immediately. If we are unable to reach you and it is an emergency, we will transport your dog to a vet. Which vet we take them to depends on their hours and availability.

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What is your refund policy?

We are happy to accommodate your refund when necessary. Please note we will refund your transaction minus the transaction fee. Please allow 10-14 business days for the refund to be credited back to your original payment.

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Why isn’t my dog in pictures on Facebook or Instagram?

We do our best to post enrichment photos from the Community Center on Facebook and Instagram throughout the week. Pictures of new training dogs are posted on Mondays. If your dog stays at our Community Center and you do not see a picture of them, don’t worry! They’re getting the same amount of play time, we just missed them when taking pictures.

Community answer · A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center - Wood Street · 2024-09-21

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Do you have any trainers that work with deaf dogs?

They have trainers that work with deaf dogs.

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Customer reviews

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4.7
out of 5105 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • daycare 12
  • leash pulling 5
  • obedience 5
  • greeting other dogs tips 3
  • 3 week program 2
  • agility training 2
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  • problem dog training 2
  • reactive dogs class 2
  • refresher training 2
  • tailored training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Gale Trausch
5/5
Our boy has been at A Closer Bond for nearly 14 years. Daycare, training, grooming and enrichment are all top-notch. I can really say there has been a great ‘BOND’ between the staff, our Walter & our family! Although his health keeps him from daycare, we still come for grooming &…Read full reviewClose full review

Our boy has been at A Closer Bond for nearly 14 years. Daycare, training, grooming and enrichment are all top-notch. I can really say there has been a great ‘BOND’ between the staff, our Walter & our family! Although his health keeps him from daycare, we still come for grooming & enrichment. They have all helped us in many was & they also adjusted with our crazy schedules! BTW: We come from Cary &/or Woodstock because we love it there!! Walter gives it 5 ‘ruffs’!🐾

Mary Davenport
5/5

The trainers and pet sitters are all so happy and treat our dog like their own. A very warm and friendly place. We are very comfortable leaving our dog with them. He is spoiled there!

K Lo
1/5
This place is a scam!! Horrible! We clearly expressed that our dog had separation anxiety and that was the only issue we needed help with. They assured us that if we signed him up for the 3 week program they would be able to help. When we picked up our dog, he was clearly traumat…Read full reviewClose full review

This place is a scam!! Horrible! We clearly expressed that our dog had separation anxiety and that was the only issue we needed help with. They assured us that if we signed him up for the 3 week program they would be able to help. When we picked up our dog, he was clearly traumatized. Not only was his separation anxiety not helped, but he didn't even learn basic training. I called them in tears, they said the owner would call me. No one called. They don't answer my calls. We also found a wound under his arm. It was infected. He had to be put under to have the wound cleaned and treated. Now we are out thousands of dollars for "training" that only made him worse but also had to pay a $400 vet bill to have his wound treated. If you care about your dog, never take them here!! They will keep your money, even if they don't train your dog. It took years for us to undo the damage they caused our dog. And even though they admitted that he was clearly not kennel trained, nor helped with his doorbell or separation anxiety, they never apologized or offered a refund.

Krista Reed
5/5

Our puppy is 10 months and she's a dauchsund so super stubborn. We did the 2 week residency program and she learned so much. We will be doing the more advanced classes soon. Highly recommend!!!!

Brett Peto
5/5
My partner and I will only take our dog Dunkin to A Closer Bond. When we first adopted him, he was very timid and nervous, and would freeze if other people approached him. After five weeks of day training, he's confident, knows a bunch of practical commands (sit, down, stay, heel…Read full reviewClose full review

My partner and I will only take our dog Dunkin to A Closer Bond. When we first adopted him, he was very timid and nervous, and would freeze if other people approached him. After five weeks of day training, he's confident, knows a bunch of practical commands (sit, down, stay, heel, come) and loves socializing with other dogs. All the staff know and love Dunkin and treat him as if he were their pet. Can't recommend this place enough!

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