Unleashed in Evanston - Evanston, Illinois

Kathy K.

I took our shelter puppy to an Unleashed dog training class. They are very attentive to dogs and have a nice indoor and outdoor space (if your dog needs a bathroom break). There are two locations in Evanston so pay attention to the class location. Bring treats and a hungry dog

Liz B.

Vanessa provides a safe environment for puppies and owners to flourish. She has clear tips and structures to make training and socialization fun. I highly recommend her classes!

Andrew P.

Unleashed has been great! We've done multiple classes with Vanessa --she is simply amazing! Knowledge, great with dogs (and their humans!), and really gets to know what works best for each dog and family. Will be signing up for more classes for sure!!

Angie S.

Vanessa is a great trainer. Her calm demeanor helps the dog parents feel more at ease. Her expertise helps us feel capable of properly training our dogs. Her excitement for training our pets is contagious! Can’t wait to continue working with her in our next class!

Candace R.

Vanessa's basic obedience class was our first with Cocoa and we found her positive and compassionate approach to training (us) extremely helpful. The class was fun, we learned a lot, and Cocoa benefitted from the changes we were able to make.

Elizabeth Z.

I have so many good things to say about Unleashed in Evanston! My dog, Eddie George, absolutely loves his classes there. We have taken several and all the trainers have been awesome. We are having so much fun right now in our outdoor recall class with Vanessa. Vanessa is an exceptional trainer—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. She has a natural rapport with the dogs and makes learning fun and engaging for both pets and their “parents”. Eddie loves her.

One of the best parts about the recall class is that it's held outside. This setting adds an extra layer of excitement and realism to the training. Eddie George gets to practice his recall skills in an environment filled with natural distractions, which has made a tremendous difference in his responsiveness.

Vanessa techniques are effective and easy to follow, and her positive reinforcement methods really resonate with Eddie. It's clear she has a deep understanding of canine behavior, and her passion for what she does shines through in every session. While Eddie George still has a ways to go, he continues to get better.

If you're looking for a top-notch training experience for your dog, I highly recommend Unleashed in Evanston. Eddie George and I couldn't be happier with our experience.

Jessica C.

Vanessa has been an awesome instructor. She demonstrates really helpful strategies for training and provides plenty of resources in follow up. She has a great attitude, her love for dogs is obvious. She is honest and has helped me learn how I can do better by my dog. I’m grateful I had the chance to learn from her!

Jonathan P.

Vanessa is fantastic. She brings joyousness and fun to the training experience. And she explains the rationale behind her approach—which is great, because once you’ve learned that, you can create your own training exercises. She’s also a lovely person, who will gladly field any and all questions, no matter how wacky. I can’t wait to take another class from her!