Dog Sitting - Chicago Labrador Retrievers & Labradoodles

Dog Sitting & Training Services

DELUXE BOARDING

I do offer dog sitting services for those who adopt their pups from me. The dogs will have tons of interaction with my dogs, your pups parents'! will have access to a fenced yard, as well as a lot of play time in a huge open yard. They will generally only be crated at bedtime, and possible at times during the day, depending on their interaction with the other dogs. Current vaccination records must be provided, as well as the dogs food. I provide treats, and the crate If you board your dog more than two days, he will be given a bath the day he goes home!

TRAINING

I also offer puppy/ adult dog training. Training is $70 per hour. Deluxe boarding and training combined is $130 per day. Training is a beneficial thing for your pup/adult dog, if he is lacking in certain areas. Some things can be remedied in a few days to a week, while others may take longer. Feel free to discuss with me.

DELUXE BOARDING RATES: A 24 hour stay is $60. Anything up to 6 hours of the following day is considered a half day. Anything over 6 hours is considered a full day.

Lina Pastorino

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I just recently lost my beloved lab Bella and wanted to get another dog. I started contacting breeders in IL and came across Mike's contact information. I was impressed with him from the first phone call. I liked his professionalism and customer focus. We went to meet Mike and his puppies and was impressed how well behaved and well taken care of are all of his dogs. Mike spent a lot of time talking to me and educating me about his breeding business and showing me around his property. I ended up getting my Labradoodle Luna from him at 8 weeks old. She's been an absolute joy and I am continuously impressed with how smart she is. She is now 12 weeks old and is almost completely potty trained and we are working on the basic training commands and she picks it up quickly. Since I got Luna from Mike, he's been always in contact, making sure the puppy is Ok and seeing if I have any questions or issues. I highly recommend him and his dogs for anyone looking for a high quality Lab or Labradoodle.

shannon leuzzi

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We brought our Bailey Boy home August 6th. He is our first dog so it has been a learning experience for us all. Mike has been spot on with information and guidance which has made the experience that much easier! Bailey has made our family complete and we have to thank Mike for that! Mike checks in and is always available for questions and concerns. He is honest, reliable and a wealth of knowledge. Could not have asked for a better breeder and a more beautiful dog!! Thanks Mike!

Michael Kent

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Quality breeder, quality person, quality puppies. You can’t go wrong getting a puppy from Mike.

Dan Ortiz

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My pup Daisy was born on 3/6/23 and I have had her since July. I went to meet Mike to talk about an upcoming litter and Bailey was sitting by herself. I pretty much changed my mind and wanted her immediately. She was introduced to a 6 year old cocker spaniel with and IVDD condition and they became best friends. Great Temperament, Incredibly smart and absolutely beautiful addition to my family. Mike has been following up since I got her checking to see if I had any issues. His training packet was detailed and if you follow the crate training and feeding regiment you will have no problems. You won’t be disappointed.

Angelica

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I brought home an F2 labradoodle from here. My pups has already learned several commands within a few weeks of having him. The breeder has plenty of space for the pups and you can tell that there is a lot of care put into the environment. My dog has a great temperament and deals with people well. Upon the first meeting my pups was excited to greet people you can tell he had been socialized well. Mike does well with communication and answers any questions. Highly recommended!

Javier Sanchez

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Got my black lab from Mike trained. He is very good and is comfortable with a crate, walking and great temperament. Overall an awesome dog from a great breeder!

Maura Eaton

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My 12 year old son did all the research on Mike and his company. He had 5 star reviews across the board. Once we saw the picture of Zoey, a Chocolate Labradoodle, we knew we had to meet her.Mike's business is clean, the dogs are all loved by him and well trained. (Zoey was Stage 1 trained). This is my first dog as an adult and Mike was excellent in providing advice and recommendations. After we adopted Zoey, Mike would periodically check-in on how Zoey was adjusting to her new family and home. As you can see in the pictures, she is very happy. Mike knew her personality well - smart, sweet and social. A perfect fit and addition to our family.

Bridget Carey

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Mike was great at communicating/ following through and helping us find ways to adjust our new puppy to our household. He worked on training with the puppy before we brought him home, which was a big help in the adjustment! I would recommend Mike to anyone looking for a labradoodle puppy. Our puppy has been the best addition to our family and we have enjoyed working with Mike.

John Schmadeke

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We were looking for a labradoodle puppy from a reputable and experienced breeder. Mike was super helpful, and we really appreciated that he cared so much about things like genetics and DNA testing for the dogs. Mike has always been available to answer our questions and to give advice. We love our puppy Henry, and absolutely recommend Chicago Area Labradors & Labradoodles.

Tom Riniker

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We found Mike to be very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful when we purchased a puppy from him. His kennels are clean and organized, and his puppies are well cared for. He really loves his career and it shows! He has followed up with us on numerous occasions regarding the health and well-being of our puppy, and I always know I can reach him if I have questions. Thanks for everything, Mike!

Yunhua Chen

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I have bought a stage 2 F1 labradoodle from Mike. His name is Zen, and just like his name, he is a well-behaved and well-trained little man. Not only does he sit, lay down, stay quietly in his crate during the night, he is also almost 100% potty training. He only cried about 15 - 30 minutes during the first few nights and later he was sound asleep. He loves to cuddle in his mom’s arm (me) and he is very gentle/friendly with other dogs/strangers. I highly recommend Mike as a breeder because not only he deeply cares about the dogs, but also he has the expertise to make the dog the perfect match for you.

Michelle Balchunas

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Mike was absolutely wonderful to deal with and very helpful with adding a new puppy to our family. Nala is an amazing chocolate lab, we love her so much and couldn’t be happier with her! He continues to check in with us and make sure that everything is going well and any questions we’ve had, he’s always had the answer! We won’t be getting a new puppy for quite some time at this point but hope when the time comes, that we will be able to work with him again! If you are looking for a lab to add to your family we would highly recommend working with Mike.

Charles Arnold

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Mike was a great help with our new puppy, Archie. Mike was great to work with and Archie’s basic trading was in great shape when he came home. Great experience… and a great dog.

John Contreras

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Found our F1 Labradoodle (Junie) with Mike 2 months ago. Junie is gentle, kind and very loving. She's also extremely athletic and smart. Working with Mike was a very smooth process and his "dog siting" service has proved helpful as I do travel on occasion. Having someone I could trust to care for Junie is super helpful.

Mike James

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I recently had the fortunate privilege of working with Mike to find my next pup.While losing my last guy was tough, I really think I found the best breeder/ambassador of labs/poodles/ and labradoodles in the country, or at least that I’ve ever met - and I’m a regular shelter volunteer and this is my fourth pup.For multiple reasons, the breed is perfect for me - the temperament, lifestyle (often on the water), and hypoallergenic fits a tough lifestyle. But more importantly, Mike’s commitment to raising and providing the best pups has been unbelievable. He does his homework ensuring he’s only breeding with the healthiest and most compatible dogs - and it shows. My girl is a beautiful chocolate with a temperament I’ve never seen at a young age. He doesn’t miss a detail, he’s a great behaviorist as well and you can expect to get a smart, kind, and loving pup. Additionally, Mike has proved to have been there with support and advice whenever I’ve needed it. I’m no rookie and date an animal behavioralist as well, but he always has fresh advice when I need it post adoption. I’m in Boston and was happy to fly to Chicago and drive back knowing I was going home with a healthy beautiful labradoodle. She’s great with everyone - my nephew who’s a toddler, to my elderly parents, to my neighbors and all the other dogs at the park. I without hesitation recommend you work with Mike if you are looking for an amazing pup and great support network. I’m also to answer any questions as my experience was so awesome. Five stars++++. A++ experience.

Angela Kearney

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I’m so glad I got my puppy, Charlie from Mike. Charlie is so gentle. He was just outside getting petted by his fan club, the neighbors. He doesn’t jump on your legs he doesn’t do the hard puppy bite. He licks. He’s smart he can find treats in a puzzle toy. I got him the week of July 4th he was outside during that noise. He looks at noise. You tell Mike how gentle he is & Mike acts surprised. One of his other puppies was the same way, gentle.Day one he knew the trail through the woods back to our house. Charlie is a beautiful Chocolate lab with the softest hair. He’s a Stage 2 dog and worth every penny. I got him at 16 weeks. Mike trained him on: “potty outside” come, sit, wait, beginner leash walk, down & most important of all “leave it”. You have no idea how helpful that is. I appreciated Mike’s genetic testing because it’s so sad to put a dog down. Of course you want a healthy dog. The Vet loved him & told the assistant “ he’s a purebred.” He sat & let him examine him. Took the shots like a champ. The Vet remarked how firm his joints were. He loves a bath, or shower, hair brushing & tooth. Yes he lets you brush his teeth! He’s crate trained & goes from 8:00 pm until 4-6 am. He goes to the door when he has to go. I didn’t teach him that he just did it. Another reason I wanted a 16 week pup. I didn’t want to get up every 2 hours! He’s in crate when I’m home too per Mike’s instructions but we are working on longer intervals. The book “Dog Training Revolution” is what I’m using to continue his training. Peanut butter to continue gentle licks on my fingers. He sits & waits on the trail while bikes, people & dogs go by all of above is with small treats of course. Mike taught him sit & wait & Im continuing. He always gets small chicken or liver for COME. You should see him come. Is Charlie gentle because some hunting dogs have a gentle mouth or is he gentle because Mike treated him right? I think it’s Mike!Family gave me heck for what I paid for him until they met him then they all agreed “ that gentleness and intelligence is worth every penny.” Thanks Mike! Oh do exactly as Mike says on the take home instructions, he knows his dogs! Yes he’s waiting off leash in the grass in that picture!

Sword Stampede

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Mike was great to work with as we welcomed our puppy in to our home. Highly recommend!

Kaitlin Kirchberg

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We found Mike just by driving by and can’t believe how lucky we got! Mike has educated us so much on what to be on the lookout as far as breeders (ones who say they DNA test but can’t provide results or lab name, ones who over breed etc). We brought our pup home with all the documentation of his superior genetics. Mike also sends several handouts which help prepare you for puppy ownership and ensure a smooth transition for your pup to his new home! In addition to his exceptional breeding he is exceptionally well-trained. We opted for a stage 2 puppy and not only does he sit, lay down, stay, he has an incredibly calm demeanor and his additional exposure to other dogs was also incredible. He doesn’t even bark at other dogs! He is so well-tempered and well-behaved due to his additional training. Our neighbors can’t get over how good he is. We are so happy and in love with our sweet boy! Can’t recommend Mike enough!

Brent Viditz-Ward

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We were looking for a chocolate lab puppy for a long time from a reputable breeder and our experience with Mike was wonderful. He took time to get to know us and make sure that the dog was going to a good home and is always available to answer questions, give advice, etc. I highly recommend Mike and his puppies!

M Fowkes

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Mike is a fantastic breeder. He’s very knowledgeable about labradoodles and dogs in general. We got an F1 puppy from Mike. She is a sweet beautiful girl. Before she was born Mike knew what the puppies would look like generally, and was really easy to communicate with. He is very responsive when I had a lot of questions.He is like that even now that my puppy is 4 months old…available to answer questions and be supportive . I’m also confident in the health and genetics of my puppy since Mike does OFA and DNA testing on his dogs.

Josie Palma-Aurelio

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We stumbled on this website when we were looking for our next fur baby. All the reviews speak truthful about Mike. He calls us to check on Nala for updates and gives us pointers on how to take care of her. We have a wonderful experience with our new addition to the family and are so grateful to come across Mike’s website. Nala is such a lovable puppy and we are so happy to have her. We highly recommend!

Juan Tellez

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Mike was a great helping my family and puppy get adjusted to our home. You can tell Mike has a lot of dedication and love towards his dogs. Snoop has been a great addition to our family!

nikhil tungare

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We were looking for non-shedding dog and we got our puppy (F2 Labradoddle) from Mike. We are first time pet owners and Mike handheld us through the entire adoption process. His reference material, responsiveness and his genuine care for the puppies has helped us navigate the critical period of 12 weeks smoothly. The puppy is super smart (outwitted me in a game of hide n seek when he was 10 weeks old!), intelligent and has adjusted pretty quickly to our home and family. He is a bundle of joy!

Vageesh Govindhen

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My wife and I live in New Orleans and we got our standard labradoodle, Shuri from Mike in April 2023. We are first time pet owners and had a lot of questions ! From the first time we called him enquiring about his pups, up until a couple of days back, we’ve reached out to him so many times! He is always enthusiastic in answering any questions we have and supporting us before and after getting the pup! He cares about his dogs and pups and it shows in the research he has done and the knowledge he has about them! He has a lot of information on his website about the breed, food, toys and snacks! He also gives a couple of handouts when we book a pup with him and some when we take them home! Those helped a lot in the preparation for our pup! When you take them home, he also gives you details about the breed, vaccination records, and DNA testing done for the litter!Our girl, Shuri, is very energetic and curious! She’s developed so much character in the last few weeks we’ve had her! She’s very friendly and loves meeting new people! She does really well when we train her and has already learnt so much! She’s very intelligent and learns quickly! For anyone looking for a labradoodle, Mike is the best!

Jocelyn

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I highly recommend Mike. We are first time dog owners and he made the process so easy for us. He sent us pics along the way and he still follows up with us to check on Ginger 😊