Dog Life Pro

Training is offered as private, in-home sessions focused on behavior modification and obedience using positive reinforcement. Each session includes personalized instruction, follow-up written notes, and product recommendations. Programs are ongoing and tailored to the dog’s age, behavior, and household needs. Puppy socialization and leash reactivity are key focuses. Walk-n-Train combines walking with training to address leash pulling.

Pricing Summary

Private training is $110 per hour; Walk-n-Train is $145 for a 60-minute walk. Boarding is $75/night ($80 on holidays), daycare is $45/day ($50 on holidays). Dog walking starts at $25 for 20 minutes for the first dog. No cancellation fee with 24-hour notice; $5 fee otherwise.

Policies

No cancellation fee with 24-hour notice. A $5 fee applies for cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice. A meet-and-greet is required for all new boarding and daycare clients. All walkers are background-checked and insured.

Dog Life Pro is a certified dog training business founded by Neville Mistri, a former IT professional who transitioned into dog care after a life-changing experience with his German Shepherd. They offer private, in-home dog training using humane, science-based methods aligned with LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) principles. In addition to training, they provide dog walking, daycare, boarding, and a free K9 Playtime service to help dogs find compatible playmates. Their training focuses on real-world behavior challenges like leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, barking, and impulse control. All walkers are insured, CPR-certified, background-checked, and trained in dog body language. Boarding is offered in a home environment with no crates, a fenced backyard, and a maximum of six dogs at a time to ensure personalized care. They also offer educational resources, product recommendations, and follow-up training notes to support dog owners at home.

Neville is certified by CCPDT and APDT, ensuring adherence to ethical, evidence-based training standards. He emphasizes early socialization for puppies and helps owners understand canine communication and behavior. Their services are tailored for families in Oak Park, Berwyn, Riverside, River Forest, and Cicero, with a strong focus on building the human-dog bond through positive reinforcement and education.

Accomplishments

Neville Mistri is certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). He completed training through CATCH Professional Dog Trainers Academy. He transitioned from a 17-year IT career to dog training after a profound experience with his German Shepherd, emphasizing science-backed, ethical methods.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with booking a training session through the online booking form. A meet-and-greet is required for boarding and daycare services. Training starts with an in-home assessment to tailor the program to the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals.