Big Sky Dog Training - Wonder Lake, Illinois

dee

Montana came to our house to help us with our 2 cairn terriers. They are in need of social graces. My husband is 78 with some physical challenges. Montana was able to alter her exercises to accommodate him. We saw a change after the first lesson. Montana knows her stuff and very pleasantly shares it with her clients

Catherine N.

We had Montana out for a private lesson to observe the interaction between our new dog and our 12 year old dog as well as help us start to work on biting (mouthing). She was knowledgeable, patient, and most importantly honest with us about our options. You can tell that she cares about the pups and about our quality of life as well. We would recommend her to anyone!

Kate M.

Montana is a very knowledgeable, patient and kind dog trainer. We had competed her dog training school as well as had her do private lessons for us. I would strongly recommend her for any dog owner.

Debbie H.

So far so good. This is my third lab puppy and trying to make sure we tackle obedience issues early on. Montana is patient with my pup and has provided great tips. We do not cover too many commands at each lesson so we can practice and master. We have had 3 private lessons and not sure I am the alpha dog but certainly in a better place than prior dogs 🙂

Anne W.

Montana runs a great program to educate dog owners and pets. Class was fun and appropriately challenging and flexible to address individual concerns. Thank you for helping us with Leave It, Bed and Kennel commands. Very helpful.

Tracy 2.

Montana was very nice, calm, and positive with our pittie mix we had just adopted. He is very smart, almost to smart for his own good, and she was able to give us good tips, tricks, and commands to let him know who the alpha is with gentleness.

Beatriz C.

Extraordinarily professional and clearly knowledgeable, the owner, Montana, will make each client feel as though they are receiving the individual guidance they need even in a group class.

Like many people during Covid-19, we finally found ourselves with the opportunity to adopt a dog from a local rescue, after several months of deliberation. Per the recommendation of the rescue, we signed up for a group class and quickly realized our 4yo/58lb/ Pointer Mix wasn't ready for a group setting due to her anxiety around other dogs. After I sent a long-winded e-mail unsure about what to do, I received a prompt call from Montana, who calmly addressed our concerns and offered to do a house call.

We live in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, and the Big Sky classes were being held in Winnetka, 30 minutes away. Without batting an eyelash, Montana was in our home the following day, arriving 15 minutes early and ready to hear our worries and concerns. My boyfriend and I felt relieved to hear her perspective and observations, and couldn't believe how fortunate we had been to have her as our trainer.

As a note: The reason we were so impressed was due to her accessibility and a clear dedication to doing what is best for the dog. We had signed up for her 6-week Dog Obedience Basics (only 6 dogs per group, masks required) in Winnetka for approx. $180, and she charged us "only for gas" for the 1-hour house call. Prior to meeting her for 1 class, we had no relationship with her or experience with many trainers as several of the "premier" places in Chicago were booked. We were essentially strangers to her, and yet we felt like we received personal, premium care and service.

Montana has set the bar high for our Dog Trainer expectations. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated professional, there's no reason not to call Big Sky Dog Training first.

If you need more convincing, just remember that whatever you decide, in Montana's own words, "the needs of the dog comes first."

madeline S.

Our family highly recommends Big Sky Dog Training. Montana is the best! She helped us with our "high-energy" four month old lab-boxer mix. We were considering boarding, but Montana convinced us that in-home private lessons were the way to go. And she was right! It was so helpful to watch Montana interact with our dog so we could learn how to address certain behaviors right on the spot. She is very knowledgeable and one of the nicest people. She always answered our calls and questions. We would recommend her to any family looking for help with training a new puppy or dog!