ThundersPack

The training is great! Thunder is patient, kind yet firm with our dog. The truth is that the training is primarily for us and not our dog!

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Thunder helped me get Penny under control on walks, went with me to a dog park to help with socializing Penny and was available for boarding for a week while we were on vacation. Thank you for all your help!!

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Can't say enough about what a great job Thunder did with Bentley and the time he took with us to learn his cues.

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So happy and thankful that Thunder has taken in Bentley and is helping him on his road to happiness. I will be following him and sharing his story!

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With some simple guidance, and a few mindset changes, Thunder helped me realize my issues with my pit were with me, not my dog, Zeus. I swear, after I had my mentality change, my dogs mentality also changed...when I opened my trust to him, he reciprocated...weve had an inseperable bond ever since. Thank you, Thunder. More...

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I adopted my rescued pitbull Dixie back in March. She was a real sweetheart inside the house, but outside was another story. After training with Thunder, she is pleasant to walk on a leash and her behavior can be controlled around other dogs. Thunder is calm but firm with his training methods & can pretty much read a dog's mind! I highly recommend him. More...

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We could not be happier with our pup's 'vacay' with Thunder and Travis! We have a 3 year old Belgian Malinois, and this was the longest period of time she was away from us -- 9 days/nights. Truthfully, we were a bit anxious about how she would handle it (ok, ok...also a bit anxious about how we would handle it!).

During our very first meeting both Travis and Thunder helped ease any concerns we had...no, our pup wouldn't be crated for extended periods of time; yes, our pup would have other pups to play with; no, our pup wouldn't be left home alone for any length of time, etc.,...

They even posted photos and videos on Facebook so we could see her as we traipsed around Europe for 9 days. Getting to see her running and playing with new pup friends was the best! I have no doubt that we'll be seeing Thunder and Travis again!

*Edit*... I JUST noticed Thunder's Pack cover photo...that's our pup, Scout, asking her new friend to play! :) More...

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Eight years ago, we adopted Sadie from a shelter, and she was a handful! She had lived on the streets for a while, then was in one shelter for a few months and then transferred to another one for 5 months until we got her.

I contacted Thunder and he had her in control and focused on him in about 15 minutes. Wow! Then he showed us how to work with Sadie and things have been so good ever since.

I have to admit to back-sliding, but to be honest, it is because I cut corners or don't put her through her paces. When we practice, she comes right back in step.

Thunder is a miracle worker. More...

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I've only done one lesson so far, but learned so much. he really does take his time, firm, but patient. my dog is a very high energy pitt rescue. we have a ways to go but it looks promising as long as you follow his direction. highly recommended! More...

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Can't say enough about the care and compassion shown to animals here. Please support this owner operated business. It is my dogs home away from home.

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Our dog Lucy stayed with Thunder for our two week vacation. I was sent videos and texts throughout our trip. We knew she was in great care the entire time. Lucy came home on her best behavior. Although training wasn't part of the package we bought I know he worked on many skills with her. She is barking much less, she walks like a different dog on the leash and she isn't jumping as much. Lucy loves Thunder. More...

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It was okay, nothing really spectacular. I apologize, I was thinking of a different place. I stand corrected.

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Ive had the pleasure of working with Thunder for a 4 session package for my deaf rescue. He was able to get me to understand what she needs from me and what I need her to do. She was lunging and trying to bite ppl and dogs outside on walks. We worked with her and he taught me what tools to use. From the first day of her being out of control to today where we went to Petco to see how her training has helped her reactivity and guess what? It was an adoption event with a lot of dogs. She did so well I could barely believe it. He even brought his own dog to help with training. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help to become the pack leader or work on specific training. Thanks Thunder for all your help! More...

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They took my rambunctious out of control rescue pup Violet and helped turn her into a well behaved lovable dog! The training was positive and violet responded rather quickly. She is no longer begging, counter surfing or pulling on the leash when we walk. We boarded Violet with them for a week and she did very well and we were exceptionally pleased with her care.I would recommend Thunder's Pack to anyone looking for positive training for their impulsive /untrained dog or to board their dog with people who will care for them as if they were their own! I will use them the next time we go on vacation!Thank you!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Enough thanks and praise cannot be given to Thunder's Pack Training!  We have a six month pitbull puppy and a four-year terrier. .. Needless to say we needed help! Thunder greatly helped us get control of our dogs! His holistic approach to dog training is amazing!  Thanks! More...

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Left our little rescue dog, Ziggy, here for four days. Our little guy has a lot of issues, but Thunder was super wonderful with him--  Patient and caring--helped him mix with the other dogs.

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I adopted my rescued pitbull back in March. She was a real sweetheart inside the house, but outside was another story. After training with Thunder, she is pleasant to walk on a leash and her behavior can be controlled around other dogs. Thunder is calm but firm with his training methods & can pretty much read a dog's mind! I highly recommend him. More...

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Thunder is absolutely the best at what he does!!  We have two German Shepherds and mostly needed help with one of them.  They are quite rambunctious and protective; not necessarily aggressive, but one likes to put on a show.  I found Thunder after having had a really bad experience with a dog boarder/trainer in DesPlaines.  Thunder came out a few years ago to help with basic training (walking on a lead, not attacking other dogs, etc.), and we had a lot of luck.  As with most dog-training issues, the problem is usually pilot error, as in, no follow-through on the owner's part.  Thunder came out more recently to help with some behavioral issues with the same pup and he really is just brilliant.  I'll give an example and try to make it as brief as possible:  Thunder and I both pulled up to the house at the same time for our session.  The two shepherds were in the house.  We came in through the garage and I asked what to do.  I knew if I opened the door they would both run out like crazy barking maniacs, jumping all around, posturing.  Thunder said to let them out and we'll see how it goes. They did not disappoint.  I thought they were going to attack him so I started yelling at them and grabbed them both and threw them back in the house.  I looked at Thunder and said I was sure I just did everything wrong.  He's a very chill guy. He very calmly explained that if I go nuts, it's going to make them more crazy because they'll think there's some kind of problem they need to protect me from.  By the way, all this time they were standing at the door, barking ... loudly.  He said that when they act like this, to say in a firm and authoritative voice, "Hey, knock it off!  That's enough!"  The moment he said that, through the door, they both were silent.  I opened the door to let them back out and they came into the garage and quietly sat down in front of him.  I am not even joking. I don't know what magical powers he possesses, but he is amazing.  Our dog just has a calmer, gentler disposition the more time he spends with Thunder.  Finding a good trainer is a very difficult task.  I think a lot of people call themselves a trainer and they have absolutely no knowledge or ability.  Thunder is the exact opposite of that.  He really is the BEST! More...

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We could not be happier with our pup's 'vacay' with Thunder and Travis! We have a 3 year old Belgian Malinois, and this was the longest period of time she was away from us -- 9 days/nights. Truthfully, we were a bit anxious about how she would handle it (ok, ok...also a bit anxious about how we would handle it!).During our very first meeting both Travis and Thunder helped ease any concerns we had...no, our pup wouldn't be crated for extended periods of time; yes, our pup would have other pups to play with; no, our pup wouldn't be left home alone for any length of time, etc.,...They even posted photos and videos on Facebook so we could see her as we traipsed around Europe for 9 days. Getting to see her running and playing with new pup friends was the best! I have no doubt that we'll be seeing Thunder and Travis again! More...

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We adopted a dog through a rescue, and enrolled in your basic petco training.  After a few weeks, trying to work through the dogs playful nipping was clearly not working (even getting worse).  Since this dog was not a puppy, we had the basics down (SIT and STAY).  Also, we were experiencing some behavior problems that were not addressed in Petco training and we couldnt figure out how to resolve (Jumping up on people, defensive biting when you grab the collar, or playing REALLY rough).  After spending a few weeks studying up on youtube training videos and getting no where in our Petco training classes... We decided to schedule an appointment with Thunder.  It was only our first assessment last night, but I already feel like I have learned A TON!  We have some homework to work on, but I am feeling much more confident that we will get through this.  Ladies and Gents... we've got a dog whisperer on our hands!  Hopefully, I will learn the ways :)  Cant wait for our next session. More...

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Thunder is an interesting case study.   In addition to being a great dog trainer, he drives a cab in the morning and does carpentry work.  My girlfriend has enlisted in his dog training services recently.  I was there for some of the training, and the man knows his stuff, but like all trainers, it doesn't matter how good they are, YOU HAVE TO CONSISTENTLY DO THE HOMEWORK.  He's an in-home trainer and the price is $300 for four sessions, but he also gets to know you and the dog before asking for any money, so he can do a thorough assessment of what is needed. More...

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