2026-03-25T15:46:21.248Z

I’ve been with Canine Perspective for a couple of years now as a daycare, boarding and training client. My dog, Tiger, LOVES coming here and I love knowing my dog will be well taken care of while he’s there. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the vibe at the facility is super chill. I’m always amazed at how quiet it is there - the dogs are just playing peacefully and having fun (no loud barking!).We just completed their 6-week in-person training with Jesse and it was a great experience. I learned so much and feel confident that I have the skills to keep progressing. And they practice the training skills while Tiger is there which helps reinforce everything we’ve learned. Here’s a pic of Tiger practicing duration and nailing it 😁🧡** I wanted to add this -- One thing I really appreciate about their daycare approach is the structure. Instead of nonstop play, they rotate dogs through playtime, rest, and even treadmill walking -- and for Tiger, it’s been a huge benefit. He comes home calm, balanced, and tired in the best way, not overstimulated.It’s clear they really understand dog behavior and what dogs actually need throughout the day. xoxo

2026-03-09T18:01:52.243Z

We have been using Canine Perspective for Daycare & Boarding since Rummy was a puppy. Jesse & Elizabeth are so nice and care so much for all of the dogs. Rummy loves going and he comes home exhausted every time he goes. We wouldn't send Rummy anywhere else for Daycare or Boarding.

2026-03-08T14:29:45.456Z

We can’t recommend Canine Perspective enough - Jesse and his team are professional dog handlers. They keep the pack safe while working with each dog’s unique personality. We have a reactive Pitbull who started at CP unable to see another dog without fear taking over. Since going through their program she has become much more confident around new dogs and much happier as a result. She is always excited to go there and we believe it’s because it’s a structured and safe environment where she can socialize, learn, AND it’s so quiet she can actually settle enough to be able to sleep.Thank you CP!

2026-03-07T22:48:41.841Z

Great place for daycare for my dog! It is a calm and well managed - friendly staff and they have been flexible when my plans have changed. I recommend them!

2026-03-07T14:44:42.376Z

I have been a customer of Canine Perspective since 2022. My rescue dog, Cass, is reactive towards other dogs and requires structure and exercise. Jessie and the Canine Perspective team provide Cass with both in abundance. Before trying Canine Perspective, I did not think Cass could play with other dogs due to his reactivity. However, seeing Cass play with other dogs or exercising on treadmills next to other dogs on the CP socials is a highlight of my day(Jessie & team work wonders!). In addition, I know that they care deeply for all of the dogs entrusted to their care on any given day. We have used Canine Perspective for daycare (Cass loves it and is always so excited to be dropped off), as well as boarding. We trust them implicitly to keep our pup safe, and it gives us peace of mind to know that he is cared for and enriched whether he is at Canine Perspective for, be it for Daycare or Boarding. Thank you so much Jessie, Elizabeth, and the CP Team!

2026-03-06T22:40:55.303Z

Our dog trained with Canine Perspective and we use them regularly for both boarding and daycare. The training has been really helpful - both training us to be comfortable with our dog's e-collar and training our dog's previously-unruly behaviors. The fact that for dinner he now goes and sits on his bed without even being commanded is amazing.The pickups for daycare are super helpful and we really appreciate that he has structured activities and the same rules at daycare/boarding that he does at home.Thanks!

2026-03-06T21:52:57.961Z

Thank you for always taking such great care of Lenny! Having a reactive dog can be hard, but knowing he is at a structured daycare that works with him and his needs eases my anxiety when traveling!

2026-03-06T21:49:05.744Z

Canine perspective is the only place we trust with our dog. We have a reactive dog who has hated other daycares and boarding locations, but when the CP van rolls up outside our house, Arlo rushes as fast as he can out the door and into their care. So grateful to have found this community. It gives me a break once a week and makes it so we can go on family trips while knowing our dog is in good hands.

2026-02-03T03:11:31.517Z

I adopted a 2 year old Rottweiler mix that was completely untrained (When I mean untrained… he literally didn’t understand “sit” AND when he finally learned his name, he refused to acknowledge it) and had heard about Canine Perspective from a few colleagues. I signed up for 6 one-on-one sessions after a month of unsuccessful DIY training. For context: my dog tore an ACL, pulled me to the ground, and almost dislocated my shoulder within the first month, all on a harness with double leash contact which is allegedly supposed to reduce pulling. While not everyone may not favor e-collar training—I have seen first-hand how beneficial this training was for my dog. Jesse and the Canine Perspective team not only taught my dog to be obedient on and off leash, but taught me as a first time dog owner to have the tools to further his training outside Canine Perspective. My dog is happier, more mentally stimulated and his anxiety has been reduced all from the freedom of being able to walk off-leash and safely and selectively play with other dogs at parks. Jesse and his team offer a wealth of knowledge on any dog-related topic, and the entire staff is extremely in tune with each dogs’ needs. Training with Jesse not only molded my dog’s behavior, but molded mine as a dog owner- ensuring that even in a threatening or unpredictable situation, my dog and I can successfully navigate anything together.Think of training with Canine Perspective like sending your dog to college- except you’re there right alongside them. You’ll learn to sense dog behaviors and signals, how to better feed your dog on a species-appropriate diet, and how to train your dog to live a full and happy life.

2026-02-03T03:05:01.856Z

We have a really sweet and social dog who is so sweet that he gets dominated and picked on by other dogs. We love how Canine Perspective provides structure to keep all the dogs safe as well as stimulated. Rufus loves Canine Perspective!

2025-12-21T16:19:29.605Z

This review is long overdue! Jesse and his team at Canine Perspective saved my dog Benji’s life! I adopted Benji out of a home where he was biting daily. Removing him from the environment was a good start and he trusted me but didn’t trust others, and even had a level 4 bite a few months into my ownership, around May of this year. I was distraught—wondering what could possibly save Benji by correcting his biting if my love and general obedience couldn’t? That is when I found Jesse. His reviews were great online but I was still nervous, wondering if he could really help my specific case, which seemed to be such random bites from past triggers I didn’t even know.Jesse and his team SAVED Benji! His one on one training sessions helped me understand what Benji needed—leadership, not exclusively companionship—and turned him into a calmer, more confident pup. As for the biting, we have had a couple of instances since but none even making skin contact and all able to correct to teach Benji right from wrong. Now in December, Benji can join me out to eat at restaurants, walk confidently through the airport, and play/walk freely off leash on the beach.My biggest concern at the end of training was quality of life. Would Benji ever be able to go to a park? Have my sister pet him? And for me, would I be able to have friends over? Have a place to leave Benji while I traveled? Jesse and Canine Perspective solved all of this for me and more! Benji now attends their boarding and daycare and he loves it while I get to rest easy knowing he is getting structured playtime, keeping up on his training, and getting the specialized attention he needs. I am forever thankful for Jesse, Elizabeth, and the rest of the Canine Perspective team for all that they did for my family!

2025-12-08T21:24:46.295Z

Great experience here! My dog had begun to be randomly reactive towards certain dogs and his loose leash walking also was not where I wanted it to be after so much training at other facilities.He attended the board and train and came back a different dog! He is much more relaxed and his walking is night and day. He is much less reactive and relaxed on walks which makes our walks overall so much more pleasant.I also appreciate the structure of their daycare. When I dropped him off, I could hear so much barking from a completely different facility down the street. Meanwhile, it was very quiet and calm inside canine perspectives which i think is great so he doesn’t pick up bad behaviors from daycare.Overall, great training, people, and facility!

2025-11-26T15:02:09.757Z

If you have a reactive dog in Chicago, look no further. Do not waste your time or money going anywhere else! I can’t thank Jesse enough for his help training my dog Bentley. I hit a complete brick wall with my reactive Border Collie, and after trying so many other options across Chicago, nothing made a real difference—until I found Canine Perspective. My dog would get extremely reactive whenever he would see a bulldog that lived in our building and ones on the street, it got to a point where I wasn’t able to control him and it would give me anxiety when I walked him but then thank God I found Canine Perspective. We did the 6 session training with Jesse and didn’t even end up needing the last session because we saw so much progress. We couldn’t believe the progress even after the first session it was hands down the best money ever spent on training.Jesse and Elizabeth are true professionals. Their approach is incredibly customized and genuinely personable—they take the time to understand each dog’s individual personality and needs. I was especially impressed with how thoughtfully they match dogs for play sessions. It’s not random play; it’s intentional, safe, and tailored.Before coming here, I tried “standard” daycares that felt overcrowded and overstimulating for my dog—too much chaotic play and not enough structure. Canine Perspective is the complete opposite. Their daycare is designed with the dog’s mind in mind: structured duration work, mental engagement, treadmill sessions that help dogs decompress, frequent structured walks, and small, well-balanced playgroups. Every part of the day has purpose and intention.On top of everything, they come in at a better price point than many competitors and offer far more value through individualized care, thoughtful routines, and an environment that actually helps dogs thrive rather than become overwhelmed.I recommend Canine Perspective for anyone searching for meaningful training and anyone who has a reactive dog—they truly changed everything for us.

2025-11-23T21:46:16.752Z

We rescued our dog six years ago, and while she has always been the sweetest companion at home, her reactivity made everyday life incredibly hard. We spent years trying everything you can imagine — private trainers, group classes, small workshops, different training styles — and none of it ever really helped. We poured so much time, money, and emotional energy into trying to make things better for her, but we were still stuck. It was heartbreaking.When we found out we’d be moving to the EU, we honestly didn’t know how we were going to make it work. The idea of flying with her, or even just navigating a new environment full of dogs, felt completely impossible. We had seen so many positive reviews for Canine Perspectives, but we didn’t really understand e-collar training and were nervous about it.Then we talked to Jesse.Within minutes, we felt completely at ease. He explained everything so clearly — how the e-collar works, why he uses it, what the process would look like — and we realized we were in the hands of someone who truly knew what he was doing. More importantly, someone who genuinely cared.And the change that followed… I don’t think we’ll ever fully be able to express how much it meant to us.In just two weeks, Jesse accomplished what years of training never even came close to. Our dog was suddenly able to walk near other dogs without melting down. We weren’t tense and on edge every time we left the house. We could actually enjoy taking her out. The relief we felt is something we still get emotional about.It wasn’t just her behavior that changed — our entire lives changed with it. We got our freedom back. We weren’t trapped inside or constantly overwhelmed by guilt and stress. And for the first time, we felt like we could truly give her the life she deserved.Her progress was so incredible that we were able to fly with her internationally, something we would’ve laughed at if you told us a year ago. Now we’re living in the EU, surrounded by off-leash dogs and super dog-friendly spaces, and she’s able to be part of it all. She comes with us everywhere. She’s confident. She’s happy. And we’re no longer terrified of what every outing will look like.It feels like we have a completely different dog — or maybe like we finally get to see the version of her we always hoped was possible.None of this would have happened without Jesse. He didn’t just help our dog; he gave us our lives back. We are endlessly grateful, and we truly cannot recommend him and Canine Perspectives enough.

2025-10-04T03:48:38.952Z

While Jesse helped us make progress on our pup’s behavioral issues and overprotectiveness, what I think we appreciate most is how much better we can communicate with our gal. We understand *how* she thinks. Jesse is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to break down how each word and action is interpreted by our dog. Now, our communication with our pup is clearer, she’s happier and less frustrated, we can read situations and anticipate actions. She can have more freedom and independence. Our bond and our trust is stronger in each other.Struggles with resource guarding and even darting after squirrels is less and less as we continue to use the tools Jesse has shared. And we have the skills to apply to many situations which is empowering.

We are so happy to have found the crew at Canine Perspective. They are all warm, attentive, and most importantly, great at what they do! Jesse was great with answering tons of specific questions in sessions and over email. He had solutions to all the behavioral roadblocks wed hit after other training programs.It’s been so rewarding and such a relief. So many folks think that your dog will never be an off-leash dog, or that you just have to live with reactivity, avoiding certain situations. Jesse proves that, if you put in the work and understand your dog, that does not have to be the case. Thank you! What a gift to have his talent and this uniquely-structured daycare in Chicago. 
Can't wait to get her on one of your treadmills!

2025-09-12T16:32:54.600Z

Jesse was such a huge help with our dog who had some issues with reactivity, anxiety, and bathroom training from previous owners and the shelter — we honestly say "I can't believe how much better she's doing" at least once a week. She's so happy and relaxed now!

2025-08-25T20:58:56.169Z

HIGHLY recommend Jesse and canine perspective! We first used Jesse and his team for our puppy Finn when he was just ~2 months old for a puppy board and train. Jesse and his team made potty training/crate training a new puppy so much easier and more realistic. We again used Jesse for a “puppy head start” program to continue to build on Finn’s foundational training. After his board and train + puppy head start, Finn was a well trained, well behaved and overall a dream dog for first time dog owners. More recently we came back to canine perspective for the third time to work on “big boy” training and began e-collar training. After a 6 week program, Finn, who is only 2 years old, is off leash trained and has impressive obedience skills. We are incredibly grateful for Jesse’s wisdom. The e-collar has been one of the most invaluable tools we have used in Finn’s training. If you want a well behaved, reliable dog we recommend Jessie as your trainer!

2025-08-16T17:27:54.223Z

If you’re on the fence about training here - I couldn’t recommend this team enough. When I moved from Dallas to Chicago, something snapped in my dog and his occasional barking at dogs and people turned into full blown reactivity. I was walking this dog at 6am and 10pm in Chicago every day praying that we didn’t see another dog. His reactivity had hit an all time high seemingly overnight and I didn’t recognize him. I was introduced to Jesse at a Solid K9 seminar that was hosted at Jesse’s facility and put him in the Canine Perspectives board and train shortly after. This is him over the past two weeks at Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, and Old Town (all very very dog heavy neighborhoods) in very busy times. We’ve had four separate occasions where little dogs have barked and lunged at him and he was fine. I have my confidence with him back so the world became a much less stressful place. We have a lot work left to do, but I couldn’t be happier because I feel like I have my dog back.

2025-08-11T00:27:36.093Z

I am so grateful for Jesse, his training, and his staff at Canine Perspective! My dog struggled with reactivity, aggression, and anxiety and Jesse gave us tools to help her. We trusted them fully with her boarding when we had to leave town, and they did a great job.

2025-08-02T02:45:29.790Z

Sending our dogs to Jesse and his team at Canine Perspectives was the best decision we’ve made for them. We found Canine Perspectives while searching for structured training for our 1-year-old Rottweiler, who had started resource guarding and becoming aggressive towards our older golden retriever. She was also a nightmare to walk and constantly pulled on the leash.Jesse worked with her through a 4-week board and train program, and she came back with newfound confidence, skills, and self-control. Our Golden joined her for the last 2 weeks for his own board and train. While he had been trained by another service in the past, Jesse’s approach and results exceeded all of our expectations.The videos Jesse sent explaining the commands have been pivotal in helping us reinforce their training. We also received follow-up sessions as part of the program, which have been incredibly helpful for addressing any post-training questions or challenges.Before training, I never would have attempted to walk both dogs together, but now we take them out as a pair with complete control. We recently sent them back for boarding, where they not only refreshed their skills but also enjoyed a stimulating environment with trainers they know and trust.Thank you to everyone at Canine Perspectives for caring for our pups and helping us build a stronger bond with them!