What our customers are saying about First Place Dog Training and Boarding:

Hello,
I don't know if you remember me, but I purchased a puppy from you last year. I was so excited to welcome him to our pack, and couldn't wait for him to be born in March. I name him Rommel, after The German Field Marshall of WWII. First of all I want to  thank you for truly blessing me with an outstanding and wonderful dog. There isn't a day that goes by that I am so glad that he's a part of my life. He is also  a head turner, he is a HANDSOME boy, or as I call him "Little Man."  Please let me know what days work best for you. From my heart I thank you for your love of this breed and how wonderful your dogs are. Rommel has enriched my life in everyway.
Thank you!  Leah Sullivent, Zion Illinois

We are currently in the beginning obedience, and we love the class! I want to make sure we have a spot for intermediate! I am so thrilled to have Vince for a trainer. I am looking forward to keep on training "Maddie".  Aimee Novak

Hunter and I have had a blast in class.  He gets so excited just getting in the car to drive over to First Place.  He is really getting the basic commands and is becoming such a very well-behaved dog…… Jeff Barnes 

The instructors were great!  Mandi enjoyed the classes…. Great establishment and instructors.  Keep us the fine work.   T. Erickson  

I cannot thank you enough for all of you help with Nellie she has become such a delightful dog thanks to your comments and suggestions.  We thoroughly enjoyed class and look forward to seeing you at the upcoming classes…… Hilary & Nellie

Thank you, thank you, and thank you!  Words cannot express how grateful we are.  You have accomplished what we thought was impossible with Max in your drop off training boot camp.  Max will have a long happy life with us because of you… K. Popovich

Boot camp
My dog seemed to enjoy boot camp and learned manners.  Jessica S. and Lola

Mia really improved in Eye contact,  and the rug. She really did awesome with these. Vince explained clearly to me the things I’ve got  to do to help Mia and ourselves.   Meril & Michelle W. and Mia

Barney learned to walk on his leash much better, and learned lots of manners. Vince did a great job showing us what to do at home. Barney is much better.   Julie W. & Barney

Kona learned how to sit and stay, used the rug for time out.  Made me be firm with commands. Adam T.  & Kona

Daisy learned to pay attention.   We now know how to stay in charge.  Gatsby learned to pay attention. Vince showed us how to stay in charge.  Joe, Christine G. and Gatsby

Vince answered all of our questions, and talked to everyone that was picking up their dog at the same time.  Jack now has his manners.  Brian W.

Briggs learned sit, stay, come, down and showed a lot of improvement with sit and stay. Vince pointed out right away when I made a mistake and what I should do instead.
 Jeff H.

Intermediate Obedience class
Bailey learned to focus on me better.  The instructor was great  at answering questions. Christina H.

Ozzie learned to be with other dogs.  We were taught how to get Ozzie to get along in class.  John K.

The focus work  really helped to get his attention. Used my bad behaviours as examples and showed me how to fix it.  Sharon S. & Boz

Downs seemed to be much better, also I notice better heeling when we do walking, also Paulie now deals with distractions when I walk him in the neighbourhood. Marion P.

Maggie learned downs and heeling much better.  The instructors were really good with giving 1 on 1 attention.   Casey G.

Quincy is better behaved on her walk they even went for a walk downtown and really did well. The instructor is very knowledgeable, has a great attitude and is very effective.   Wayne &  Sue G.

Rebel  and  I were taught how to deal with separation anxiety.  Great customized training!   Gave me tips for a “Big” dog.  Jason & Heather  C.

The instructors were all fantastic.  It was great when they would walk around and give us tips… The question and answer time at the end of class was helpful….  All of the instructors were very friendly and professional.  I was impressed with the program and I hope to do the intermediate class as well…… Shannon Martin       

What I liked most … that there were lots of distractions with other dogs to keep our dog on task…Vince gave us lots of great tips!  Our dog is a new dog….We loved the class.  Wyse & Otis

I wanted to let you know how Hannah and I enjoyed your class.  The time you took with each of us and the lessons you taught us were very helpful and appreciated… B. Stelmach

Great improvement in Guiness.  We had a class elsewhere before ….Thank you so very much, we look forward to the next course.  D. & P. Leroy

Penny’s doing great…and “staying” when asked like in front of a door.  I liked the instructions and quiet atmosphere, and the opportunity for questions about problems and hearing the answers.  Thank you Vince for training ME!  My first dog so I knew nothing.
R. Thomson

…but mostly we liked the manner of training.  It was more focused on “train the trainer” than the dog…..steady and helpful about explaining what to do for the dog and owner.  Always gave the extra help when needed.   S. Olofson

He made sure I was teaching my dog properly.  Love the class.  T. Basile

I greatly enjoyed the class and look forward to continuing in the future.  Vince was very patient, informative and generous with his time.  B. Noll 

100% improvement, I think the class was perfect.  M Adams

We enjoyed the course so very much, Hurley has improved a *** of a lot! We thought everything was done in a professional manner.   Patrick Hill

We both enjoyed the training thoroughly.  Tyson has come a long way since the first class.  I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone.  Lisa Hooker

Vince, good job – always good suggestions which seem to work!  C Dooney

Thank you very much for your time and training techniques.  Tracy Haelein & Harly

I really enjoyed the class.  I thought it was very helpful for me to learn how to be “pack leader”.  My dog has improved so much.  S. Falcetta

Loved all your classes!  Chris & I learned so much.   Chris & Lisa Dawson

Crash improved so very much…. Your beginning course and training techniques are much, much, better than the prior one we attended……  You have good instruction techniques, good  instructor(s) and lots of common sense techniques.    S. Wilford

Vince is fantastic!  The best training course we’ve every taken, and we’ve taken a lot.  Thank you,  The Hochstetters.

Our dog is so much better after your doggie bootcamp.  We can eat dinner without interruption, he behaves and sits when other dogs walk by the house now.  He listens to us and follows our commands. Can you train our kids like this?  

I enjoyed watching our dog Rocky learn basic obedience while in the presence of other dogs.  Rocky improved in all the basics.  I really like that we learned manners and not tricks (paw, rollover, etc.)  A Koczol

We enjoyed watching Marley get better every week.  We all learned a lot of basic commands.  Marley took your 2 week in house boot camp and his progress in incredible!  J & M  Buechner

I learned a lot, Vince covered so many different behaviors, problems and general training.  It was nice to have large group because people brought up different questions.  Our dog is listening & behaving better.  She doesn’t bolt out the door anymore, ….it was great.  R. Vezeau

I really appreciated Vince taking Buddy in and he has helped my dog a lot with his aggression.  D Drummond

Thank you for teaching me to understand how dogs think.  This has helped me to train my Doberman.  She is doing great. 

I enjoy the interaction for me and my dog.  … In fact, we come from Hanover Park each week because I believe this is the best facility and staff around…T. Noe

You have such a good understanding of the dogs and I have referred you to the breeder.  He sends several up north per litter to you for the Plano area.  T. Wilk

I loved your class.  He’s improved with barking and especially respect toward people. T Krainatz