Katy Cushing, Neighbor

A Closer Bond Dog Center offers northwest suburban Chicago two premiere, all-inclusive canine centers.

Owner, Katy Cushing realized her true passion centered on dogs early in her life. In 1988, she graduated from a school for dog trainers, where she discovered the unique bonds that are possible between dogs and their owners. After working with trainers in Chicago and Atlanta, she took her natural ability and training background and opened A Closer Bond in Palatine, Illinois in 1994.

Over the years, thousands of families have realized their dreams of a better relationship with their dog and benefited from the attention, education, and experience provided by Katy and her team. The bonds created between people and their dogs really do last a lifetime. ​

With individualized training programs including private lessons, residency training, and group classes, A Closer Bond helps people teach their dog how to be a safe, well-mannered pet.

Our services include obedience training and workshops, rehabilitation and behavior modification, doggie daycare, overnight boarding, and grooming. Additionally, fun family-oriented classes such as agility, therapy dog training and obedience, and fitness classes are also offered throughout the year.

Visit A Closer Bond Dog Training at www.acloserbond.com, where developing a more rewarding relationship between you and your pet is our goal.