What people are saying about Dynamic Dogs...

"Thank you Dynamic Dogs for the wonderful work you have done with our dog Sam!! We took Sam to Dynamic Dogs when he was 5 months old for the 18 day board and train obedience classes. We have always had labs and they are just big and goofy , so when we got Sam our German Shepard we weren't sure how his temperament was going to be. We knew his role in our home was going to be one of companion and protector, we just didn't know how to achieve that. My husband contacted Jennifer at Dynamic Dogs and after researching them and visiting their facility, we knew this was the place for us.

...We were so excited to go and see him and find out what kind of progress he had made. I was expecting him to sit and such, but what I didn't expect was the incredible level of obedience he achieved in such a short time and for such a young dog!
Not only did he obey all the commands he was taught for Jennifer, he obeyed them for me, my husband and our 6 and 8 yr old children! It is so nice to be have a well-mannered dog that is a joy to be around. My husband is continuing in advanced obedience classes with him and will eventually start protection training at Dynamic Dogs with him as well. I can already see what a proud and confident dog he is becoming and am so looking forward to a long and happy life for him!"

Julie K, Plainfield, IL

"Jazmin, a 105 pound mastiff, came to our animal shelter in late December. Prior to being surrendered... she was basically tied to a rope in the back yard for two years. After spending time at our shelter for a couple of weeks, she started exhibiting aggression towards other dogs. She would charge the gate of her kennel... lunge at other dogs in the exercise area. The animal behaviorist/dog trainer that came in to do the re-assessment said she could become a red zone dog and recommended that she be put down. The shelter was going to euthanize her. I did not believe that she was a red zone dog. I thought if she could get out of the shelter environment and get some training, she could become a great companion for a family.

I contacted Dogtown in Utah. They called me back saying they couldn’t take her with her aggression issues but they recommended that I try a dog training/boarding facility. They had done that with numerous Katrina dogs and had had a great deal of success with those dogs... I came to know about Dynamic Dogs of Chicago. I called them, explained the situation and said they would be willing to work with Jazmin.

Long story short, I took her to Dynamic Dogs, and 16 days later Jazmin was a confident, obedience trained mastiff showing no signs of any dog aggression. In fact she was in a pack with two Cane Corsos, a Rottweiler, and had been exposed to numerous other small and large dogs. She was now a dog who felt safe due to her trainers work with her to help build her confidence. When I dropped her off she was afraid, unsure, and insecure. When I picked her back up she was happy, with her head high, her tail wagging and had a very proud demeanor.

The trainers at Dynamic Dogs, Jennifer Hack and Ben Bartelstein are responsible for this transformation. They took this dog under their wings and gave Jazmin the training she needed to give her the ability to fly on her own. Jazmin is now in her forever home, with a mom, her son and another mastiff. They are continuing with her training so as to help her keep that confidence and security.

Thanks to the willingness of Dynamic Dogs to work with Jazmin’s fear aggression, she can now have a big life. Thank you Jen and Ben."

Marty Petersen, Osh Kosh Wisconsin Humane Society

"Last year I took my 3-yr old Labrador on a 10-hour flight in order to take her to work with Ben & Jennifer because her leash aggression issues were out of control.  I did a lot of online research and talked to a few trainers on the phone because what I was looking for was not available in Russia.  She did the month-long board & train and it was a huge success - worth every penny. The dog that I dropped off had major leash aggression and other barrier issues.  She had been attacked by a large dog when she was 1.5 years old and she had never been quite "right in the head" after that. 

The dog that I picked up was so exhausted (from all the play) and so obedient that I couldn't believe the difference.  Plus, she'd lost 10 lbs.  We took her to the vet after picking her up and I was able to get her to sit calmly next to me even though there were other dogs coming in and out.  I'd never her dreamed she would even be able to have so much composure with other stimuli like that around.  Her health has improved since putting her on a gluten free, whole food diet and a low dose of thyroid medicine.  She's lost another 10 lbs since I picked her up from Dynamic Dogs and she looks like a puppy again.  Honestly, some people who see her ask if she is the same dog because she looks healthier and is more obedient.  Of course she's still as funny and playful as ever.  We are both looking forward to going back to Dynamic Dogs when we are back in the U.S. again this summer for some follow-up lessons!"

Dana J., Arlington, VA

"I took my 3yr old Husky mix, Bomber for the 2 week board and train with Jen and Ben. He is a rescue I've had for almost 2 years and he has been unpredictably nervous and aggressive. No matter what training I did with him it was never fully effective. I was always afraid to let others handle or even pet him because I never knew how he would react to new people, but just 5 minutes into the free evaluation, I felt completely at ease when Jen took his lead. 

After the two weeks training with the Dynamic Dogs team he was like a new well behaved, socially comfortable version of his former self. EVERYONE has noticed the difference in him. My family was joking that they switched dogs on me. He is focused, he listens, he doesn't lunge at others and seems so much more relaxed overall. Even people at the veterinary hospital I work at who were once afraid of him now love to hug and pet him and take him for walks in our down time. It's only been two months but Bomber's life is completely changed...he doesn't have to be excluded from fun social outings with friends and family and we don't have to be nervous if other dogs or new people are going to be around. I do training exercises with him in the park every day and he loves it!"

Danielle A. Chicago IL

"The trainers at Dynamic dogs are phenomenal. They treat each dog as an individual... They do not use harsh training methods unlike most trainers I have used in the past. I had an extremely aggressive Belgian Malinois that other trainers methods made worse. Then I was told that she should be put down because there was no way to control these behaviors. I was told she had "bad genes" and there was no way to correct this.

I at this point found Dynamic Dogs of Chicago. I was very impressed within the first 10 minutes of the initial assessment. Ben was able to tell my why the dog was showing these behaviors and how he would be able to correct this. He was the first trainer to ever be able to touch my dog. The other trainers, would not even get within 5 feet of my dog. Others would just instruct me on what to do and it was very harsh treatment. Dynamic dogs used no harsh treatment at all. I have seen them turn around many dogs like mine. They are superior when it comes to training "difficult" dogs. I highly recommend using them for any type of training you are looking for. They are in my opinion; the best trainers in the City of Chicago."

Kim Meloy, New Lenox, IL

"Gabe is doing great! ...It was money well spent last year to have you train him. About a month after training I no longer had to crate him, no more chewing, no more peeing in the house, his dog aggression towards my other German Shepherd went away. GREAT job in helping Gabe with his issues... thanks for checking in."

Steve Garcia, Crestwood, IL

"Dynamic Dogs has been the best thing to ever happen to my Heidi, aside from being adopted by us!  We have a German Shepherd and she was having issues with dog aggression. Most of time she was fine, then out of nowhere she would snap on other dogs full blown and try to attack them. There was no rhyme or reason to it, not just big or small dogs, she was snarly at random.

We spoke to many trainers and did research before going to Dynamic Dogs on a recommendation. They were confident and experienced with handling these types of issues. We brought her in where they assessed her and we dropped her off for two weeks. We crossed our fingers for the best.

After the first week I had an appointment to see her and do a training lesson. When I arrived, she was already running in the yard with 4 other big dogs including another German Shepherd and 1 small terrier dog. Amazing!!! She listens so well, even off the leash. It's been amazing and we have our third lesson scheduled for next week the lessons are free. Now we will be going on more walks and last night she played with a couple neighbors dogs in the park without one outburst. We were never told to avoid other dogs. That's what training is for, we did obedience with dogs around the whole lesson. If you have a snarly dog, these are the trainers that will help. Thank You"

Liz Harris, Chicago IL

"Fantastic!!  I did the board and train with my Boston Terrier, a very hyper breed, I got him as a rescue dog when he was 4 years old and I don't know what kind of life he had before. Ben really catered to what my dog making sure he got the exact training he needed. MOST IMPORTANTLY after Ben is done training your dog he trains the OWNER. You can have your dog trained to do wonderful things but if they don't train you how to handle and work your dog then your money is wasted. Ben makes sure you don't walk out the door with your dog before you know how to handle him/her.  Its also amazing how much he knows about animal behavior and how much he loves his job."

Bari L & Otis, Chicago IL

"We got a Golden Retriever puppy in May, and we taught our cute little fuzz bear a couple commands, but as she grew, she got more rambunctious so we wanted to do all the basic training. I started my research and met with another trainer who said it would take 3 weeks to train her. He was a little too rough on her just trying to get her to sit and made us worried. It was not just the the money but our kids asking about where their puppy is for that long of 3 weeks, I thought no way!!

Then I heard about Dynamic Dogs on a friend's recommendation. They said they could do Abby's training within 14 days and for less of a cost, with a full behavior (obedience) guarantee. Their training is gentle and I liked that they don't rely on requiring you carrying treats for the dog... She listens to us perfectly, including our 3 kids ages 10, 7, and 3. Abby knows "leave it", very helpful, and always comes quickly when called and sits. Our Golden, as a puppy, puts all the adult dogs in the neighborhood to shame because she listens better than most of them!! They helped show us everything to do with her and gave a lot of advice. Now, anytime we have a question, the trainers are quick to email back or offer to do a free lesson. They are the best and I will recommend them to everyone..."

The Ward family, Chicago, IL

"Diesel is doing awesome and thank you guys so much for everything you have done with him.  The training did surpass our expectations... The biggest change we've noticed is he seems happier, calmer, and more willing to please, plus the bad behaviors have ceased.  Now we can take him to family Holiday events without worry.  Thank you for all the help and for treating Diesel as your own during the time you had him."

Renee Grabowski, Deerfield, IL

"I was looking for a trainer for my Doberman Drago, and I was advised to contact Dynamic Dogs, Jennifer and Ben. Their knowledge and attitude far surpassed several other trainers I talked to... went to visit my dog half way between the training and was amazed at the difference... the right choice and use Ben and Jennifer Dynamic Dogs. A+"

Larry Szopinski, Chicago, IL

"Jennifer is passionate about what she does and she's knowledgeable and helpful to everyone in the dog community. Do not hesitate to reach out to her for help with anything, she will make it happen. Without their "professional help" I don't know what we would do, probably have grey hair from Max. Now our Shepherd Max is very well trained. The progress been amazing!"

Linda D, Palos Park, IL

"Words cannot express how pleased we are. Dynamic Dogs are the best people to contact, polite and really know their stuff, very very knowledgeable. They are good with competition dogs or any situation were you need your obedience up to par. Ben Bartelstein is the best for personal protection training and we're sticking with him.  I see the improvements in my own skills and my dogs get better with every lesson."

Christina Torres, Chicago IL

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