Found Chicago Boarding & Training Center

I spent a few grand for them to teach my dog how to heel. That's pretty much the extent of the boot camp experience. The trainer was awesome, the facility is really pretty and very clean, but the boot camp experience is honestly useless. I also used to use them for boarding, but my dogs both got kennel cough last time, and came home super stressed. I got an actual dog sitter who comes to house. Cheaper, less stressful, no kennel cough, no PTSD for the dogs

I had a really good experience with Found Training and their team. My dog, Banks, went through the 3-week Adventure Dog program, and overall it made a noticeable difference in our day-to-day life. The trainers I worked with (Anna, Kyle, and Ralph) as well as Melanie and the front desk staff, were all helpful, responsive, and easy to work with. I was a bit unsure about e-collar training at first, but after doing some research and going through the program, I feel comfortable with it. The team took the time to explain how to use it properly and humanely, and made sure I understood how to continue using it at home. In our experience, it hasn’t caused any stress for my dog. Before training, Banks had a strong prey drive and pulling on walks was a daily struggle. Now walks are much more manageable, and we’ve even been able to start running together without pulling. He also has reliable off-leash behavior which has given us so much freedom to play! I appreciated the video updates and the ability to ask questions throughout the process. It made it easier to stay involved and continue the training once he came home. There was also a minor medical issue during his program, that happened while I was out of town. The team took him to the vet, kept me updated, and made sure he was well taken care of - including going home with a trainer at night for hands-on-care. I am so grateful for Found's kindness and generosity! Overall, I’d recommend Found Training, especially if you’re dealing with similar behavior challenges and are willing to stay consistent with the training after the program.

We had an incredible experience with the 3 week adventure dog board and train program. Before training, our 4 year old dog was extremely reactive. Walks were stressful and honestly overwhelming. She would bark, scream, and lunge at people and other dogs. After completing the program, the difference is night and day. We can now walk past people calmly, and while we’re still working on consistency around other dogs, her reactions are significantly more controlled and manageable. One of the biggest wins has been with cats—she used to completely lose it, and now she can walk past them without reacting at all. The communication throughout the program was amazing. We received daily updates, which gave us so much peace of mind, and the in-depth training videos every few days were incredibly helpful to see her progress and understand the techniques being used. The in-person follow-up sessions made a huge impact. Julianna took the time to show us exactly how to apply the training ourselves and helped us build confidence handling our dog in real-world situations. Not only has our dog improved behaviorally, but our bond with her has completely transformed. She seems happier, more relaxed, and more in tune with us. It’s clear that the trainers genuinely care about the dogs they work with, and that level of dedication really shows. Highly recommend Found!