Canine Perspective: Structured Daycare, Boarding & Training

Canine Perspective offers a range of structured programs including private 1-on-1 training at Oz Park or in-home, daycare & train (combining daily daycare with targeted training), board & train (intensive residential programs lasting weeks), and behavior modification for reactivity and aggression. Training is customized to each dog’s personality and needs, with progress tracked through video and in-person sessions. Jesse San Miguel personally oversees training and educates staff to maintain consistency. Programs emphasize real-world application in busy urban environments and include tools like e-collars, treadmills, and structured play to reduce stress and build confidence.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed but varies by service: private training, daycare & train, and board & train programs are offered in packages. Daycare and boarding are priced per day. E-collar training and intensive programs are available as multi-week packages. Clients are encouraged to contact for customized quotes.

Canine Perspective is a family-run dog training and boarding facility in Chicago, led by Jesse San Miguel, a Master Dog Trainer and Dog Aggression Expert with over 15 years of experience. They specialize in on and off-leash obedience, behavior modification, and aggression rehabilitation for dogs with reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and human aggression. The facility offers structured daycare and boarding programs designed to reduce overstimulation through intentional routines, treadmill sessions, structured walks, and small, carefully matched playgroups. They also provide private in-home training, facility-based training at their Logan Square location, daycare & train, and board & train programs. Jesse personally trains his staff and uses tools like e-collars when appropriate, emphasizing transparency, customization, and real-world application in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, West Loop, and Lakeview. Their approach helps owners understand their dog’s behavior and build stronger communication, enabling dogs to thrive in busy urban environments.

They serve dog owners across Chicago with a focus on reactive and high-needs dogs, offering services that go beyond traditional group classes by combining behavior science with practical, individualized care.

Canine Perspective also operates a retail shop for dog training supplies and offers transportation services to and from their facility.

They are known for transforming dogs with severe behavioral issues, helping owners regain confidence and freedom in daily life.

The facility is located at 2926 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL.

They provide video testimonials and educational content on YouTube to help owners understand their methods.

Their services are available to puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs of all sizes and breeds.

They offer a free consultation to help dog owners determine the best program for their dog’s needs.

Accomplishments

Jesse San Miguel, known as “The Chicago Dog Whisperer,” has over 15 years of experience training dogs and founded Canine Perspective in 2012. He expanded the business into a full-scale facility in 2019 with a team of 13 employees. He is recognized for successfully rehabilitating severely reactive and aggressive dogs, helping clients achieve outcomes other trainers could not, including enabling international travel with previously unmanageable dogs. His methods are featured in educational YouTube videos and he is frequently referred by other clients and professionals.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to book a free consultation via the online form on their website. After the consultation, they can register their dog through the facility’s Gingr app for daycare, boarding, or training programs. A personalized plan is developed based on the dog’s behavior, needs, and owner goals.