Happy Pup Manor
Service area: Happy Pup Manor serves the Chicagoland area. They offer complimentary chauffeur service for pups within one hour of their Grayslake, IL location. Travel arrangements can be made for more distant clients.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Doodles
- Sporting
- retrievers
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ leash
Happy Pup Manor offers board and train programs ranging from 10 days to 16 weeks, depending on the puppy’s needs and training goals. Programs address obedience commands such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave It, and Place. They also cover manners like Housetraining, Leash Walking, Crate Training, Mouthiness & Puppy Biting, Barking, Jumping, and Counter Surfing.
All training programs include one hour of individual training per day, group training with other puppies, supervised playtime for socialization, and constant reinforcement in a home environment. Longer training stays are recommended for maximum benefit, followed by a go-home lesson to ensure owners can maintain progress. They also offer specialized training for Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Dogs, with the therapy dog program consisting of 8 weeks of training, starting at 8 weeks old for initial obedience and socialization, and then a final 4 weeks at 10-11 months old for skill refinement.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Dog boarding is $82 per night, which includes pick-up, drop-off, and a bath. Training program costs vary, typically ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 for comprehensive packages, with a 2-week board and train program ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. Grooming services for puppies under 5 months start at $55. Full grooming for Doodles ranges from $80 for Mini Doodles (0-20 lbs.) to $150 and up for Extra Large Doodles (61-80 lbs.). Standalone grooming services include Nail Dremel ($21), Nail Trim ($15), Brush Out ($25), Ear Cleaning ($18), and Teeth Cleaning ($21). Specialized shampoos start at $24.25.
Policies
Visits are by appointment only. For boarding, there is a 3-night minimum stay, with an 8-night minimum for holidays including end-of-year celebrations, Spring Break, and the first two weeks of August. They do not allow pup pick-up or drop-off during Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. On other national holidays, pick-up and drop-off hours are shortened to 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Testimonials are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of future experience.
Testimonials
“Happy Pup Manor is a home away from home for our pup, Duke. After we adopted him we needed to find a place to have him trained. My son, Patrick researched several options and after talking to Gabby at Happy Pup Manor he was convinced. Duke went for the 10 day training and came home a happy well trained pup. He is still a handful but what puppy isn’t. He is calmer and listens better than ever before. Gabby and her team of trainers treat your dog as their own. He has boarded there as well. He looks forward to…”
– Paula Pollman
“Our dog Buck is a very high energy 8 month old puppy. My husband was very skeptical that he could be trained. Gabby had him for two weeks and he came back a well-behaved puppy! He is still is energetic self, but she showed us he does have impulse control. He does not pull us along on walks, he sits and stays and he will stay on his “bed” until we tell him to come. It’s amazing. This was the best thing we have ever done with any of our dogs!”
– Jean Stein
“Gabby and her team at Happy Pup Manor did a fantastic job with Wrigley. As a 11 week pup is, he is always chewing and not wanting to listen. They worked with him on being more attentive, listening to commands better, only chewing on toys and less of fingers, the socialization with other dogs, and having productive walks. After Wrigley’s two week stay he came back a better pup. Would highly recommend them and I know Wrigley can’t wait to go back!”
– Tina Moser
About the Trainer
Happy Pup Manor offers luxury dog training and boarding services in the Chicagoland area. They specialize in training Doodles, Retrievers, and smaller breeds, providing breed-tailored training in a home-based environment. Their facility is situated on a 30-acre property with four fully fenced private dog parks and over 6,000 square feet of interactive indoor space.
The business provides an intimate, immersive training experience where puppies live with their experienced team, fostering confidence through positive socialization and exposure to realistic household distractions. They also offer emotional support animal training and therapy dog training, guiding clients in selecting suitable puppies from their network of breeders.
Happy Pup Manor also provides all-inclusive dog boarding services, which include pick-up, drop-off, and a bath before returning home. They offer grooming services, including special grooming for puppies under 5 months and full grooming for doodles of all sizes, along with standalone treatments like nail trims and ear cleaning.
The owner and lead trainer, Gabby, holds certifications as an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen evaluator and has Masters titles in competitive dog sports. The team is dedicated to treating every dog as their own, ensuring a stress-free and positive experience for both pups and their owners.
Accomplishments
Gabby, the owner and lead trainer, graduated with honors from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, concentrating on Companion Animals. She is a certified AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Gabby holds several Masters titles in competitive dog sports, including Agility and Nosework. She is a registered member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers and The International Association of Canine Professionals.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can call Gabby at 847-902-0773 or fill out the contact form on their website to set up an appointment and discuss specific training and boarding needs. For boarding, clients can go to the Registration page to set up an account, add their pup’s name, upload vaccination records, and make a reservation. They offer easy and convenient online booking for boarding. New grooming clients can click a specific link to register, while existing clients can book through their portal.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
Hours
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
- Canine Good Citizen evaluator
- Masters titles in competitive dog sports
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- IACP
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by disability
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
Location
23675 W Chardon Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030Listing Tools for Trainers
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