Canine State of Mind

We refuse to send our two girls Melody and Treble anywhere else! Is it expensive? It's not the cheapest option, but honestly it's not much more than the concrete jails that most boarding places are around Chicago. If you love your dogs like family and want the best for them, you can't do better than Canine State of Mind! When my wife and I moved to Chicago last Spring, we were really concerned about where we could safely and comfortably leave our dogs. We love to travel and we can't enjoy ourselves fully if we aren't 100% sure our fur babies are being treated as well as we do, and we certainly can't enjoy ourselves knowing that they are stuck in a concrete kennel for most of a day or only able to go outside for short periods. We had a trip to Norway planned right after moving here and at the last minute our dog sitter fell through. Enter Sasha and Canine State of Mind! She went out of her way to make sure she had space for our girls, she told us about her farm and the grounds the dogs are on, how they get to spend their time, and it sounded like Doggie summer camp. That's exactly what it is! Our girls get to run around the grounds, have plenty of time outside and with the other dogs, and truly enjoy themselves! Just look at the photo of them running and smiling with bandanas on at CSoM! I can't speak to the training but knowing Sasha and having used them many times now, I would bet $s to dog food that it is life changing and you won't find better if you want to help your dog behaviorally, and you also need help to make sure they can be their best selves. Even without doing the training, we've noticed all around improvements in their confidence, happiness, and sociability. After living outside by the beach and seeing few dogs for 2 years prior to moving here, they were pretty reactive and unruly. I could tell that they were stressed out, but I couldn't help them, and it's impossible to avoid other dogs and people on the 606. Literally, the first time they came back from the farm that was gone and I attribute that to the environment Sasha and her team create. She helped them remember that they were safe and confident and comfortable around strange dogs and strange people. TLDR: Just use them. If you love your dogs like we do, you could never find a better place for them to stay and enjoy their own vacation while you enjoy your own!

Sasha has been an absolute game-changer for us and our furry family member. Our dog was a picky eater, turning mealtime into a daily struggle. Since working with Sasha, he now eagerly devours his meals, thanks to her expert guidance on nutrition. Additionally, our once aloof pup has transformed into a cuddly, affectionate companion, showing a newfound love for pack bonding. Sasha's availability and willingness to answer our questions have been invaluable, enriching our understanding of our dog's behavior and strengthening our bond. Thanks to Sasha, we're now a harmonious, synchronized team.

I’ve been working with Sasha for a couple of years now and I’m very happy I chose to work with her! My pup Lola has been far from easy, exhibiting extreme anxiety which can lead to aggression when uncomfortable. Sasha has had no issue working with Lola and having her stay on her farm with her and her other dogs, and I can have peace of mind knowing she is in the best care/ place possible. She has a unique approach to training that seems to work well for Lola to make her the most comfortable around new people. I’m so grateful to have found her and her team, to help me when I felt the most overwhelmed.

Absolutely not worth the money. Sasha did not even complete the contract we had for 4 sessions and instead claimed the business was remote mid year and stopped replying to me. Sometimes an assistant would respond days later and give me the run around and never get anything scheduled. Additionally the program didn’t work for my dog and there was no recourse or alternative training at all. If the whole alpha/dominance plan doesn’t work all you will hear is that repeated ad naseum until you get tired of it and give up. Lovely person to talk to, but excuses for everything it seemed and no impact on my dog.