About See Spot Run

<h2>A full-service Chicago training facility on North Pulaski</h2>

<p>See Spot Run trades under the line "Loving Methods. Lasting Results." and describes itself as veterinarian recommended with 25 years in business in Chicago. The about page says it "was founded in 2000 out of a desire to meet the unique needs of urban canines," and that in 2022 it opened an 11,000 sq ft facility at 1440 N Pulaski Road, including 4,000 sq ft of training and instruction area with rubber flooring, plus an outdoor exercise area for boarding and day school clients. The site describes the space as climate-controlled, secure, "never overcrowded, and always well-supervised."</p>

<h3>Programs</h3>

<p>The menu spans <strong>private lessons</strong>, <strong>board &amp; train</strong>, <strong>group classes</strong>, <strong>day school</strong> (small group socialization and daily enrichment), <strong>puppy camp</strong>, a <strong>real life skills</strong> track, and a <strong>dog hotel</strong> offering low-stress overnight boarding described as being for training alumni. Training and behavior work runs "from puppy raising to resolving complex behavior problems."</p>

<h3>How it starts</h3>

<p>The site recommends all new clients begin with a one-on-one <strong>behavior consultation</strong>, in person or virtually, to review the dog's history and chart a path forward; listed takeaways include an assessment of the owner's expectations against the dog's capacity, the pros and cons of different tools and formats, protocols to practice, and "risk assessment and safety recommendations in aggression cases." Consultations are published at $105 for a 50-minute session and $140 for a 75-minute session, booked through the online portal.</p>

<h3>Method and team</h3>

<p>The stated approach is "communication-centered… fun, fair, and effective," with "customized skill-building and behavior modification programs" that are positive reinforcement-based and responsive to the individual dog. The training team is listed as Ruth Crisler, CBCC-KA, Founder &amp; Certified Behavior Consultant; Matt Peters, CPDT-KA, Director of Training; Ripley Silva, CTDI, CPDT-KA; and Sydney Galvez-Daley, CPDT-KA. The site states Ruth Crisler is on site full-time.</p>