Kimberly Bobka began Training dogs at a young age, teaching her family pets and neighbors' dogs basic obedience commands. She's loved dogs since she was just a baby. At age 14 she met a trainer/breeder located in Chicago with whom she learned a great deal of knowledge from and inspired her to further pursue a career in dog training. She volunteered at several shelters and worked at Save-A-Pet in Rolling Meadows caring for dogs that desperately needed homes. Later Kimberly began training and showing her own dogs in Obedience and Agility and in 1993 Established Teacher's Pet K-9 School located in Streamwood, Illinois.
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Doggie Day Care at Teacher's Pet provides your dog with an outlet for his/her excess energy, stress, and pent-up adrenaline. Day Care at Teacher's Pet allows your dog to socialize with other canine companions in a controlled and safe environment. We have acres of fenced, OUTDOOR land where your dog can run, romp, and play all day long.
We are experienced canine behaviorists working with all breeds including rare breeds. We specialize in Obedience (on and off leash), therapy dogs, agility, problem solving, competition, and police dogs. We also work with several rescue groups to retrain and rehabilitate abused and/or misunderstood dogs with great success!
Now owners who need more control over their dogs can use a pinch collar without worrying about criticism from ignorant individuals, while having fun choosing decorative colors and patterns for their dog. When used PROPERLY, a pinch collar is a safe and effective training tool. Always check with an experienced training professional BEFORE using a pinch collar!
Love LoOoVe LOVE Kim and Teachers Pet for all that they are and do! Kim is the kindest most knowledgeable dog person I've ever met. I've taken my dogs there for training, grooming, day care and boarding and would highly recommend it to any and everyone. The care and attention they receive are top notch.
Reviews (8)
Janet Parker
May 24, 2022
Daniel Sheffield
Apr 19, 2022
Corrie Dyer
Sep 27, 2021
We have been to a variety of trainers, and Kim is by far the most knowledgeable, trustworthy, and hardworking trainer out there. She really understands dogs and takes her time to individualize training even in a group setting. Her daycare is top notch and we appreciate how she doesn't take too many dogs and how she always has and eye on them. Kim works closely with the dogs and teaches them to play properly in a group setting. Kim's compassion and understanding of dogs is something that keeps us coming back. Kim has exceeded our expectations in caring for our dogs and we are so grateful for all she does.
Lesly Wicks
May 30, 2021
I've been taking my dog, Sonjay, to Teacher's Pet for the last three years. We started with doggie daycare and since then we have used them for boarding, private training, obedience and agility classes, and grooming. Obviously, I love their services and the special care they give my fur baby. I've used other dog services prior to trying Teacher's Pet, and honestly, there is no comparison. Kim is so knowledgeable and insightful about dogs and their behaviors.
She is also patient with owners. Especially owners like me who need to be trained on how to train a dog effectively using positive reinforcement. I have had to board my dog during vacations and for long periods due to work or illness. I would not trust anyone else caring for my dog besides Kim. I even choose her over friends and family. She loves all dogs like they're her own and her facility and park-like grounds are beautiful.
In the past, with other boarding sites, Sonjay would hide and whine when I packed her bag because she knew we were going to leave her. Now, she gets excited, as if she's going on vacation to Doggie Disneyland. It gives me so much comfort to know she's taken care of and having fun. I miss my dog when I have to leave her, but I never have to stress about her. Kim is the best, and like most dog owners, we only want the best for our babies. I feel so lucky to have a place my dog loves!
She is also patient with owners. Especially owners like me who need to be trained on how to train a dog effectively using positive reinforcement. I have had to board my dog during vacations and for long periods due to work or illness. I would not trust anyone else caring for my dog besides Kim. I even choose her over friends and family. She loves all dogs like they're her own and her facility and park-like grounds are beautiful.
In the past, with other boarding sites, Sonjay would hide and whine when I packed her bag because she knew we were going to leave her. Now, she gets excited, as if she's going on vacation to Doggie Disneyland. It gives me so much comfort to know she's taken care of and having fun. I miss my dog when I have to leave her, but I never have to stress about her. Kim is the best, and like most dog owners, we only want the best for our babies. I feel so lucky to have a place my dog loves!
Julie Beltramo
Jun 15, 2020
We have been taking our dogs to Kim at Teachers Pet for the past ten years! We have entrusted our dogs with Kim for training, tricks, agility, grooming, boarding, daycare and trouble shooting. In all of my years of owning and working with dogs I've never met a more sincere, experienced and loving person than Kim Bobka. She treats everyone with respect & is the most knowledgeable person I've met.
Also when it comes to taking care of our pets and teaching us to take care of our pets she is the best and I wont go anywhere else. I live 40 minutes away and still refuse to go someplace closer because I know Kim is the best and I only want the best for my dogs and Kim only wants the best for my dogs. She treats the dogs like they are one of her own, like family! We love Kim and we love Teachers Pet and I recommend her 110%!
Also when it comes to taking care of our pets and teaching us to take care of our pets she is the best and I wont go anywhere else. I live 40 minutes away and still refuse to go someplace closer because I know Kim is the best and I only want the best for my dogs and Kim only wants the best for my dogs. She treats the dogs like they are one of her own, like family! We love Kim and we love Teachers Pet and I recommend her 110%!
Bgood
Jun 06, 2020
Raquel Lyons
Jan 04, 2020
We have used Kim's services for years and she makes the whole process of boarding your loved dog go smoothly. Boarding your pet for a weekend is always a worrisome process because you want to ensure your dog is treated well and taken care of while you are away. Kim takes all those worries away and takes pictures of your dog while your away! It is so nice to see how happy they are and it reassures you that you made the right choice. Thanks Kim!
Jay Armes
Oct 26, 2019