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Dog Training Now logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

Dog Training Now

Hoffman Estates, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #4Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 13 house sitting services · 4.9★ from 398 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other house sitting services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Dog Training Now is better than 90% of house sitting services.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Dog Training Now is better than 90% of house sitting services.A
90
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Dog Training Now is better than 92% of house sitting services.A
92
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dog Training Now is better than 100% of house sitting services.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Dog Training Now is better than 100% of house sitting services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dog Training Now is better than 100% of house sitting services.A
100

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Customers hired Dog Training Now for 5 kinds of job.

Dog Training Now for dog walking

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog walking”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 1
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Dog walking”

Allison5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Dog Training Now gave us the tools and encouragement to work with and continue to train Ellie! Amazing results after just the first 3 days! Ben, Morgan, Bill, Brit and Dan were supportive and DTN is the best facility for all the pups! Thank you all

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Jeanette12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 8 months ago★★★★★

BOCCE, my 83 pound bulldog was loved by Now employees. I highly recommend this place for training. I got her when she was 2 1/2 years and never trained. She has calmed down and behaves with commands. Thx

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RashidLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at DTN! From day one, the staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about both the dogs and their owners. The trainers Abby, Morgan, Bridget, Bill and Dan took the time to understand our dog’s personality and tailored the training to fit our needs, which made…

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Kristen8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough good things about Dog Training Now. They really deliver what they say they can do; they are easy to work with and truly care about the animals and the families that bring them in to work. Every trainer I worked with was awesome!!!! Elisa did our dogs off leash training, and she is a ROCKSTAR! My…

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 38%Reasonable 56%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%

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Dog daycare12—
Dog boarding with training12—
Dog walking4—
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