“As a first-time dog owner, I didn’t know what to expect from dog training. Who would really be receiving the teaching, my puppy or me? Stephannie immediately put us both at ease. She teaches in a way that is easy for both pet and owner to learn, and her lessons are simple, clear and fun.

"In only three or four weeks, Rexi learned the basics of obedience: heel, sit, stay and come. Stephannie is always kind and full of enthusiasm, yet is firm and a stickler on proper learning. I’m thrilled and proud to have accompanied Rexi through basic training and can’t wait to begin advanced classes.”

Steven J. Vasilion, A.I.A.
Batavia, IL

“Stephannie is a real miracle worker. We brought a golden retriever into our family a year and a half ago. Ace was a puppy and had a lot to learn. We did, too. She watched us and watched our dog. Stephannie worked with us and set up training specific to our needs. Now we look like we've been dog owners for decades. It's not just dog training. It's training for the whole family. 

"Ace enjoys staying at DePaw University when we travel, too. We recommend DePaw University and Stephannie strongly!”

Preston and Mary Beth Reilly
St. Charles, IL

“I don't work, but Mokie and I need DePaw University. Mokie loves those hours she spends at daycare, running and playing inside an outside with her 'pals.' I cherish the time, getting things done more efficiently and less stressfully than with an active puppy under foot, begging for my attention. Sometimes I have time to see my friends as well.

“Mokie's vet recommended some daycare to increase Mokie's opportunities for socialization. I am completely at ease leaving Mokie in the nurturing, responsible hands of the professional, qualified, and enthusiastic staff at DePaw University.”

Carol Van Moffaert
Geneva, IL

“Having never boarded our dogs before and one of them being a 5 month old puppy, we were nervous about boarding them for the first time. We couldn't have been happier with the DePaw facility and especially Stephannie. She was very understanding and her knowledge of animal behavior and training helped reassure us that our 'babies' would be in good hands. The accommodations were large enough that all 3 of my dogs were together and comfortable.

“They had plenty of time to play during potty breaks, but the ability to have daycare was a real benefit. Upon picking them up, they were obviously glad to see us, but they seemed very content as well. It was nice to go on vacation and feel that my dogs had a vacation, too. I would highly recommend DePaw for boarding and daycare and I look forward to benefiting from Stephannie's training expertise in the future with my puppy.”

Kara, Mark, Dobby, Dudley, and Ellie
Geneva, IL

"We would like to share our experience with DePaw University, Canine Campus.  Our yellow lab, LuLu, is literally crazy about going to visit with her canine and human friends at DePaw.  On the days that LuLu is taken to DePaw all that needs to be said is, ‘do you want to go see your friends?’ and she makes a beeline for the front door. Within a half mile of our turn on to Glengarry Drive she begins to ‘speak’.  I think she is telling us to hustle; she wants to play!

"We are pleased that we have a place where LuLu can go to have fun and socialize with other dogs.  We know that she is safe in this caring, professionally operated doggie daycare.  We also appreciate the convenience that DePaw affords us by being able to bathe LuLu at the facility for a very reasonable fee. Stephannie and her staff do an excellent job of caring for LuLu and we have observed that they treat her and the other animals entrusted to their care as if all of them were their own."

Jim and Nancy Martin
Geneva, IL