Home Training Testimonial: "I have four dogs and just had a baby. I called Dogs 4 Life in to help me get control of the pack. Christine was really knowledgeable and taught me how to control the ciaos in my house. She set up a program that was workable for my busy life. Thanks I now recommend you to my customers." V. Wong, Family Dog Pet Center
"Roxie was adopted as a young pup with an unknown background. We have had Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers in the past and didn't’t appreciate the difference in training techniques that would be necessary for Roxie. We hired Christine for in home training, mostly for training us….she was able to teach us how to communicate effectively with Roxie and to not give her ‘mixed’ messages. Now there are no free lunches, Roxie has gone from being unruly to listening and actually enjoying ‘working’ while she is training. She is anxious to please and willing to listen. We are committed to life long training with Roxie. What we now realize is that communicating and training each dog requires evaluation of that individual dog’s personality which Christine did very well. Roxie loves her and will miss our regular training sessions as we ‘head out’ on our own. It is too bad that we don’t have before and after videos. For us Christine was the super nanny for dogs! " Dr. Gay Crain and Cindy Charlier, DVM - Fox Valley Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery
" I was at my wits end with Dexter. I thought I make a mistake getting him. I didn't think he was trainable and I didn't feel he was the right fit for my family. Then I found and ad for Dogs 4 Life. I called thinking this was going to be Dexter's last chance. Needless to say, Chris was awesome. She taught Dexter things in a few minutes that I was trying to teach him for months. She helped our family with the training process and it actually worked for us. I have recommended Chris to several people and will continue. Dexter has become a great family dog and a pal. I am glad made the call." Pam Ritchie and Family.
"Max is a rescued beagle/spaniel mix who has been allowed to rule the roost for quite a few years. After he lost his companion dog Molly, he began to exhibit an increase in what I perceived as aggressive and jealous behavior. Over the years, vets had recommended sedatives, muzzles, and declared him "untrainable." I had just about given up when I was referred to Dogs 4 Life. Christine began working with us at our home, and she quickly saw that Max was suffering from anxiety, fear and lack of confidence. During our first few sessions, Christine patiently but firmly taught both Max and me that I was in charge, she then helped me to develop confidence in myself as Max's handler, as well as building confidence in my dog. We now began group obedience training with Christine, and Max has blossomed! He has made tremendous progress in his confidence, comfort level and ability to separate himself from me. Christine also helped me realize healthy dogs are better adjusted dogs. She taught me the importance of providing a truly health diet, recommended vitamins and directed me towards natural supplements to help Max become a more stable dog. I truly believe her approaches to both training and providing the nutrients they need are what have enabled Max to make such tremendous progress in such a short time. Christine demonstrates a great affection and has celebrated our success right along with us, she has been a constant source of encouragement, information and support. I am excited to continue working with her and Max, as well as with Katie, the newest addition to Max's and my Family. Thank you Christine, for helping Max and me get to a much happier place in our lives!" Jennifer Adams
"Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks for ALL your help and guidance. As a first time pet owner I was a bit frustrated with the "puppy phase" and disappointed with the lack of progress Gucci made after going to a few local group classes. Everything changed after we were referred to you. Jim and I are both impressed with all your knowledge and ability to articulate everything in a manner that was relevant to our situation every step of the way. With your help Gucci has become much more compliant and such a little joy to be with, She's made great strides in the few weeks you worked with us. We would like to HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dogs4Life to anyone in need of training and will be sure to refer you to all our family and friends. We wish you much success and good fortune, you truly deserve it!!!! Many thanks" Jim and Christine Greco
"I've had other trainers before. I can't believe how much insight and understanding about my dog's behavior I learned. Christine's program was very informative, easy, she worked with my family step by step making sure Boomer was responding correctly. I would recommend Dogs 4 Life to any one seeking training. We won't be needing another trainer". Karen Shields
"We have a small female Dachsundt/Chihuahua mix, Dixie, who was a very clingy and needy. We then adopted a male Lab/Border Collie mix from a local rescue. Tippy, the Lab/border collie mix was crazy once we brought him home. We worked with him and tried training him but he wasn't grasping much of what we were trying to teach him. In the meantime, our small dog, Dixie, became more dependent and clingy. Through references we contacted Christine for in-home training. Within the first week Tippy was calming down and Dixie, who has always run the household to HER liking began to listen and take commands. We were at wits end with Tippy and actually considering that he may have had a mental imbalance and was untrainable. We were wrong. He just needed the proper training. Group training was not the right answer for his particular issues at the time. Thank you Christine. You saved our household." Barb Miller
"Christine came to our home and personalized a training program for our Golden Retriever, Jasmine. She was able to quickly relate to Jasmine and understand how to help us communicate with her to accomplish our specific training goals. In 5 quick weeks we had Jasmine listening to our commands, not jumping on our guest and walking next to us in a heal position. Christine's professional approach and training techniques made this an overall pleasant and fun experience. She gave clear instruction and provided handouts so we could practice between sessions. Her ability to command Jasmin's attention and then teach us to do the same constantly amazed us. I highly recommend Dogs4Life!" Sue Oswalt.
"Our dog Maya was already well behaved. But we still had some miner issues. Christine was able to quickly identify her issues and helped us correct the behavior in just a few lessons. She taught us how to use techniques and consistent reinforcement in between lessons. Thank You Christine!" Dave and Lisa
'I adopted Molly from a rescue. She spent her first few months at a puppy mill, we brought her home and began to see that we were going to need some help. My neighbor recommended Dogs 4 Life and we called Christine in for a consultation. I knew this was going to take time. However, I am really pleased at the progress Molly has made. She has really come out of her shell and is not so fearful of everything. Christine's program helped build her confidence with our family, not to mention that Molly now attends daycare several times a week and plays with the other dogs. I didn't think it was going to be possible. I highly recommend Christine, it's the best thing you can do for your pet.." Sharon Cooper. 
"Excellent training sessions. Highly recommend the home training, I found Chris to be effective in teaching our teenage the skills needed. She was very knowledgeable and we archive great results in the 4 sessions. I have no suggestions for improving your program and give only positive feedback. " Lisa Daley
"Dogs 4 Life was the third trainer we used. Not because Lola was a bad girl, but because we were not happy with the results of the training. We found Christine's techniques effective and finally we were able to achieve the results we were looking for. Christine is the Dog Super Nanny, great training sessions, great trainer." Lisa Gibbons
"It was recommended that I attend Dogs 4 Lifes free training seminar. I was so impressed with the information given that I called Christine the next day and scheduled a in-home training program. I had Winnie for about 3 weeks and was having trouble with the adjustment. I am still amazed how quickly Christine was able to get Winnie to respond, I had been working for weeks with her and it took Christine all of 5 minutes. I highly recommend Dogs 4 Life training service, it is very enlightening, her program covers a lot of information and she makes it so easy to learn. I just love how well and quickly Winnie took to the training. Thank You Christine, many years of success." Brenda Gates
"I got Christine number by our neighbor whose dog was trained by Dogs 4 Life. I had watched their dog progress with their training while I continued to struggle with just the basics. After the first session with Christine we could immediately see a difference in the tension with in the house and Ruby our Boxer began to respond. I would recommend Dogs 4 Life to anyone and everyone in need of help. Christine's is truly a dog whisper. Thank you Christine." Joyce Emerson
" We adopted Buddy from the shelter. He is a gentle and loving Shepard mix that needed to learn some manners. You just can't have a 80lb dog jumping on people. My family and friends had suggested different ways to fit the problem. It just wasn't working. I called Dogs4Life and I was amazed on how fast Chris got a response from him. Jumping is now a thing of the past and instead of people getting jumped on, you can expect Buddy to give "Hi Five". Thank you Chris"- Dave and Lori Lawrence
" Christine I just wanted to send you a quick note to express my appreciation with your help training Boots. It had been awhile since we had a puppy and did we need help! I was really impressed not only by your professionalism, but your patience with us and your knowledge about dogs. I guess thats what makes you the dog whisper. I recommend Christine to anyone in need of training, I can not believe this is the same dog. Thank you and many years of success." Judy Nelson
"Christine was referred to us by our vet, we just got a new puppy and it had been awhile since out last dog. Getting a new puppy was stressful for our family. We called Dogs 4 Life. Christine not only helped training our puppy but she helped restore the calmness to our house. She taught us the do's and don't and with in days we seen a noticeable difference. It helped Toby understand what we wanted. It was the best investment we made for our dog. Thank you and we miss seeing you."- The Altons
"I was skeptical of bringing a trainer in but my wife insisted. In our first lesson with Christine we figured out our dogs problem. Us! After the first day of training with the new techniques Chris taught, we began to see changes. By the time of Chris's next visit the improvement was fantastic. Chris took a lot of time to explain each technique and we worked on what she showed us. After 5 visits it was like having a different dog. We think your great and I talk get to talk about how great my dog is"- Paul and Liz Mansour
"My kids begged me for a dog, I agreed but told them they had to do all the training and care. Chris came over and worked with the whole family she played some games that really helped my kids understand how to train. I was really surprised to see how my 11 year old son took to the program. The results were wonderful and my son loves training with his dog and they now attended Chris's group classes. - Debra and Tom Olsen
"I do a lot of travailing and there was no way I would have been able to go to weekly group classes. In-home training was a great alternative for me. I was referred to Christine by a friend that used her services and was really pleased with the results. It was a privilege working with Christine, she was very professional and knowledgeable. Christine made training easy and her customized service and flexibility really fit into our life style. Chris is a real Gem!"- Terri Foster
"It was a pleasure working with you on the training of our dogs, Diesel & Phoenix. They (and we) certainly benefited from your knowledge and expertise. The personal attention and "one on one" training that you provided in our home was exactly what we had been searching for. Thank you! " David, Arlene & Zach Meyer
Health Testimonial:
"Chris has a wonderful healing touch. I have a 9 year old boxer, with incontinence, arthritis and other age related issues. I called Dogs 4 Life and Chris came out to the house and worked with Lilly. After a few sessions, I really could see she was feeling a great deal of relief. Her over all disposition was much happier and clearly the pain had been reduced which alleviated a lot of stress. Lilly loves to see Christine, when she sees her coming with her big pillow, she gets so excited. that Christine barley has a moment to put the pillow down before Lilly trys to climb on. Thank You Christine" Tanya Lulla
Dogs 4 Life looking for help training my 7 mo. old Golden. I got so much more than a trainer, Gunner had been sick since we got him at 2 months old. We were getting used to making weekly trips to the vet and we had not seen much improvement. Christine talked to us about a dogs natural diet, we changed Guners food and added some supplements. Gunner went from 23 lbs in 2.5 month to a normal weight of 37 lbs. He is now symptom free, off the medication and most of his digestion problems have been resolved. I can't even express the joy I have, Gunner now has manners and my family has a wonderful health dog. Thank you Christine and 'you are too the dog whisperer'". Judy Hendricks
"Christine really has a wonderful touch. My dog Missy had one of her knees replaced and hadn't used it since. It had been 4 months after surgery when I called Christine in for massage therapy. Within a short time I could see some changes and now, Missy runs and walks with barely a limp. Thank you "Marge Wilson
"Max is a rescued beagle/spaniel mix who has been allowed to rule the roost for quite a few years........... Christine also helped me realize healthy dogs are better adjusted dogs. She taught me the importance of providing a truly health diet, recommended vitamins and directed me towards natural supplements to help Max become a more stable dog. I truly believe her approaches to both training and providing the nutrients they need are what have enabled Max to make such tremendous progress in such a short time. Christine demonstrates a great affection and has celebrated our success right along with us, she has been a constant source of encouragement, information and support. I am excited to continue working with her and Max, as well as with Katie, the newest addition to Max's and my Family. Thank you Christine, for helping Max and me get to a much happier place in our lives!" Jennifer Adams
"I signed up for Christine's in home training for my two Westie's. During the our lessons Christine talked about nutritions and it's effects of health. Our little girl Tina, suffered from chronic ear infections and dry inching skin from allergies. We followed Christine's recommendations and a short time later Tina's ears began to clear and her hair grow back where she had constantly licked. Just this was worth the cost of training. Thank you Christine, you have been a blessing ." The Brooks Family
We went through Christine's home training program with our Golden and Christine recommend a diet change. Although we continued to feeding with out any change and struggled with our dogs attention span and level of energy. Kola was responding to the training but keeping her attention was difficult. We then took a group class and Christine again recommended a diet change, this time we followed her recommendation and I was amazed that I could see the difference in my dog within 24 hours after changing her food. L Daley
Other Program Testimonial:
"Dear Chris, I wanted to let you know that Bailey is doing really well. I just cannot believe that she and I can go outside let alone for walks without worrying that she will bolt! She is not afraid of everything anymore, she is relaxed. I took her walk last night and two flags where really blowing and flapping in the wing, I gave her her cue, she calmed herself and we finished the walk. Truly AMAZING, my great niece can't believe how good, calm and obedient she is. Thank you again so much for giving me a dog that I can enjoy and who is so much happier now. Bailey could not have archived this without your help." Deb and Bailey Serby
"We have had nothing but positive feedback from Christine's classes our clients love her
techniques- Kim Ruffner, of Ruffners Luxury Pet Boarding and Doggie Daycare."
"Hi Chris, I hope you remember me, my husband and our Rottie from last springs class at Ruffners, St. Charles. At the end of our training course you had asked me to let you know about my experience at seeing a behavior specialist ..................we had more success working the commands and lures we learned in your classes."
Mary Beth
" I had a lot on my plate and a Lucy had just too much energy, I just didn't have the time to dedicate to her training. I called Dogs 4 Life on a recommendation, I decided that the best program to fit my needs would be to do the Board and Train. Not only was I thrilled with the results of her training program, but Christine takes a whole dog approach as she taught me that training must be balanced with exercise and healthy eating. After the three week stay with Christine, Lucy was returned with new commands and her coat and skin issues had just about despaired. I would recommend her services to any one. Thank you." Lisa Sommer
"Christine, your training seminar was really informative. You have a great sense of humor. I will be seeing you in your next class." Nancy Thompson
"Christine your first aid class was a stitch, I will never look at small dogs the same. Thanks " Naperville Dog Walkers.
"Loved your Seminar, I liked the presentation of facts without appearing judgmental of any of out training faux pas. Can't believe its Free." Chuck Worth