Opening
Hours
- Monday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Pickup by appointment only
Our Services
Premium Pet Care Services, Designed for Your Furry Friend
Pricing
DayPlay
Daily Rates
- Full Day: $44
- Half Day: $30
Memberships
Packages
Full Day Packages
- 5 Day Package: $215 ($43/day)
- 10 Day Package: $400 ($40/day)
- 20 Day Package: $765 ($38/day)
- 30 Day Package: $1,080 ($36/day)
Half Day Packages
- 5 Day Package: $145 ($29/day)
- 10 Day Package: $280 ($28/day)
- 20 Day Package: $535 ($27/day)
- 30 Day Package: $735 ($24.50/day)
Overnight Stays
Nightly Rates
- Standard Suite: $53/night
- Luxury Suite: $62/night
- Premium Suite: $70/night
- Peak Period Pricing & Policies
To ensure the highest level of care during our busiest times, overnight stays include a +$8/night peak rate during select high-demand periods.
2026 Peak Periods
- July 4th: July 1 – 6
- Labor Day: September 4 – 9
- Fall Break
- Thanksgiving: November 20 – 30
- Winter Break: December 18 – January 10
Vacation Packages
Why settle for just a stay when your pup can enjoy a full vacation? Whether your pup enjoys quiet, individual attention or energetic playtime, we’ve got a package tailored just for them.
Grooming
Grooming Services
Full Groom
Starting at $65. Includes everything that comes in a deluxe bath, with full service grooming on any and all breeds.
Bath & Tidy
Starting at $60. Includes everything that comes in a deluxe bath, plus eye trim, feet trim, and private trim.
Deluxe Bath
Starting at $43. Includes nail trim, ear cleaning, brush and fluff or de-shed, anal gland expression, fresh scent, and a bandana.
À la carte
- Nail Trim: $15
- Teeth Brushing: $5
- Blueberry Facial: $20
- De-Skunk: $25
- Flea Treatment: Starts at $25
- De-Matting: Starts at $25
Training
Training Programs
Training Built Around Your Dog
Every dog is an individual, each with their own temperament, learning style, and potential to thrive. Our team of highly credentialed trainers brings experience across diverse disciplines, drawing from a broad spectrum of modern, evidence-based techniques. By taking the time to understand every dog’s background, motivations, and sensitivities, we craft adaptive training plans that nurture confidence, foster trust, and inspire lifelong learning.
The program your dog enters is thoughtfully matched to the goals you set, whether that’s better manners at home, advanced obedience, sports training, or confidence-building. Every program follows the same three-step approach:
- Teaching — helping your dog understand what’s being asked in a clear, calm way
- Training — building reliable responses through repetition and consistency
- Proofing — reinforcing behaviors in different settings and distractions
- One-on-One Boot Kamp
Our 12-day program, spanning 4 weeks, is our most successful training option to date. Designed to build lasting structure, it focuses on effective communication methods and improved obedience. This highly structured course is perfect for first-time dog owners, seasoned owners looking to reset routines, and anyone seeking hands-on, professional guidance in handling their dog.
Rates:
- Starting at $1,685
- Board and Train Boot Kamp
Our Board and Train Obedience Boot Kamp is our most intensive training program, perfect for busy pet parents who want lasting results without the daily time commitment. Over the course of two weeks (10 full training days), your dog will board with us and receive structured, personalized training focused on key behaviors like recall, impulse control, leash manners, and socialization. We also address more complex issues such as reactivity, resource guarding, aggression, and anxiety, tailored to your dog’s individual needs.
Rates:
- Starting at $2,250
- Off Leash Obedience Kamp
Our Off Leash Obedience Kamp is a three-day-a-week, three-week course designed to build reliable recall and lasting trust. The first two weeks focus on recall fundamentals using long lines and positive reinforcement. In the final week, we introduce E-collar communication in a safe, humane way to transition to true off-leash freedom. You’ll get hands-on guidance from our trainers at every step, so you and your dog can explore together with confidence, safety, and joy.
Rates:
- $970
- Advanced Off Leash E-Collar Obedience
Our Advanced Off Leash E-Collar Obedience course builds on the foundation from Obedience Kamp, offering two weeks of focused training (three sessions per week) for teams ready to level up. You’ll refine E-collar communication, improve off-leash control, and gain hands-on experience in real-world scenarios. With expert guidance, you and your dog will build clarity, confidence, and a stronger, more reliable partnership.
Rates:
- $905
- 5,4,3,2,1 Behavioral Turnaround Therapy
Designed for dogs with severe reactivity, anxiety, or adjustment challenges, this intensive program offers a comprehensive reset for pups struggling at home or in public. Whether your dog barks, lunges, or growls on walks, seems constantly on edge, or is having difficulty settling into a new home, our expert behaviorists and training team are here to help.
What’s included:
- 5 days of immersive Board & Train
- 4 in-home sessions tailored to your environment
- 3 one-on-one hands-on days with trainer-guided drills
- 2 private sessions to build your confidence as a handler
- 1 final day of evaluation to solidify progress
Rates:
- $2,500
- In-Home Training
Personalized, one-hour sessions with a professional trainer right in your own home. This convenient option focuses on obedience skills and addresses behavioral challenges like resource guarding, separation anxiety, and leash reactivity, helping you and your dog build a stronger, happier relationship in a familiar environment.
Rates:
- Individual Session: $140
- 3 Sessions: $290
- 5 Sessions: $675
- One-on-One Private Training
60-minute sessions where you will receive hands-on experience working with your dog. Ideal for owners who want more hands-on time training with their pup and/or do not need daycare.
Rates:
- Single Session: $100
- 3 Sessions: $290
- 5 Sessions: $485
- 10 Sessions: $970
- Agility Fundamentals Group Class
A 4-class program focused on learning the fundamental building blocks of agility. The class aims to strengthen your relationship with your pup, let them burn off energy, and improve their focus and coordination. Classes are limited to 8 people and held every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30–7:30pm. Ideal for owners who want a fun program that provides enrichment and movement.
Rates:
- Starting at $325
- Agility Individual Private Course
You and your dog will have a private one-hour session with one of our trainers to receive hands-on experience learning the fundamental building blocks of agility. The session aims to strengthen your relationship with your pup, let them burn off energy, and improve their focus and coordination. Ideal for owners who want more hands-on time with their pup and/or can’t make the scheduled class time.
Rates:
- $90 per session
- Agility Club Session
After the Agility Fundamentals Group Class has been completed, participants are eligible to run the course at their own pace. Classes are limited to 8 people and held every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30–7:30pm. Ideal for owners who want a fun program that provides enrichment and movement.
Rates:
- $360 for 4 classes
- Two Week Tune-Up
A 6-day program covering 2 weeks where your dog will receive 40 minutes of one-on-one training throughout the day and spend the rest of their time socializing in daycare. Ideal for dogs and owners who have completed a training program before but need some work to resharpen their skills.
Rates:
- Starting at $840
- Day Training
A supplemental option for dogs in daycare. Your dog will receive 30 minutes of one-on-one training and spend the rest of the day in daycare. Ideal for dogs looking to improve one or two specific skills, or dogs in the beginning stages of training.
Rates:
- $33
- Nature Walks
Our Nature Walk option offers a peaceful, 30-minute outdoor excursion led by a certified trainer, thoughtfully crafted for dogs who thrive on individual attention or are best suited outside of group play. This upgrade delivers more than just fresh air; it provides a stimulating sensory experience, giving your dog a chance to explore new sights, scents, and sounds in a calm, controlled environment. It’s the perfect choice for families seeking a holistic approach to their dog’s well-being, including those whose companions may prefer a quieter adventure.
Rates:
- $30
- Training Add-Ons for Boarding Stays
Training options that can be added to an overnight stay. These are an addition to the boarding cost, and what’s available depends on the length of the stay.
Stays of 1–3 nights:
- Day Training: $33
- Nature Walks: $30
- Agility Session: $360 for 4 classes
Stays of 4+ nights:
- Day Training: $33
- Nature Walks: $30
- Agility Session: $360 for 4 classes
- Agility Individual Private Course: $90 per session
- 5,4,3,2,1 Behavioral Turnaround Therapy: $2,500
Stays longer than 1 week, including extended stays:
- Day Training: $33
- Nature Walks: $30
- Agility Session: $360 for 4 classes
- Agility Individual Private Course: $90 per session
- 5,4,3,2,1 Behavioral Turnaround Therapy: $2,500
- Board and Train Boot Kamp: Starting at $2,250
Meet the Long Grove Team
Our Long Grove team brings decades of combined experience to every dog that walks through our doors. Get to know the people ready to help your pup shine.
- Nofo Lilo: Director of Operations
Nofo has over 15 years of professional experience working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments. He began his career early, graduating at the top of his class from the Military K9 Handlers Course and serving on three deployments. After just 2.5 years, he was hand-selected for the elite Kennel Masters Course, typically reserved for handlers with seven years of experience, and graduated with top honors.
His career has since included training canine teams across the ATF, Homeland Security, local police departments, and international special forces, including units from Denmark and Italy. One of his most memorable roles was serving as a Security Canine Specialist for the Minnesota Twins.
Nofo has led operations at our Long Grove facility since it opened in 2021. He specializes in puppy development, territorial behavior, obedience, and rehabilitation for abused dogs. With expertise in balanced training, clicker, marker, and clear signals methods, Nofo brings deep knowledge and proven results to every training environment.
- Rhiannon Himmelmann: Lead Trainer
An Illinois native with roots that run deep in the Wauconda area, Rhiannon has always wanted to shape and build up the community that has given her so much. With a lifelong fascination with animal behavior and a nonstop drive for knowledge, she has dedicated her professional life to helping and educating her community on pet safety, misunderstood dog behaviors, dog socialization, and the integration of shelter dogs into family settings.
Many of these lessons were learned not only through meticulous study, but also through hands-on work with her own dog Bella, a dominant and overconfident Border Collie / Newfoundland mix with child and leash reactivity. Being able to empathize with owners who struggle with hyper-reactive, overly protective, anxious, nervous, strong-willed, and highly energetic dogs, Rhiannon understands the relief, trust, and peace that proper training and conditioning can bring to a home.
With over seven years of training experience, Rhiannon brings her K-9 handling skills and expertise as a behavioral specialist to our team as Lead Trainer.