# Canine Perspective > Chicago's only quiet, structured dog daycare, boarding, and training facility. We specialize in the dogs other facilities refuse — reactive, aggressive, and previously turned-away dogs — rebuilding reliable behavior through structure and clear communication. ## Business facts - Name: Canine Perspective - Location: 2926 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612 (West Town / West Side) - Transport map: Irving Park to the South Loop, Belmont Cragin to the Lakefront - Jesse San Miguel began training dogs professionally in 2010 and began operating officially as Canine Perspective in May 2012, first as a private home-to-home training business. - The West Lake Street facility opened in the summer of 2019. - Licensing: a licensed operating kennel through the state of Illinois, insured and bonded. - Founder & Master Trainer: Jesus "Jesse" San Miguel, known as the Chicago Dog Whisperer, trained under Richard Heinz (the Miami Dog Whisperer). Specialty: dog aggression and reactivity. - Co-Owner: Elizabeth San Miguel, Canine Wellness & Nutrition. Joined full time in 2021. - Email: info@canineperspective.com - Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Google) - Daycare & Boarding: (773) 661-6762 - Training: (872) 294-4940 - Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm; Sat–Sun 8am–6pm ## What makes it different Unlike conventional daycare (one large open room, high arousal), Canine Perspective uses small temperament-matched playgroups, structured activities, treadmill conditioning, and a deliberately quiet building — so dogs come home settled rather than over-stimulated. It is a common destination for dogs expelled from other daycares. ## Programs - Structured Dog Daycare: /dog-daycare-chicago - Dog Boarding: /dog-boarding-chicago - Dog Training (overview): /dog-training-chicago - Board & Train: /board-and-train - Daycare & Train: /daycare-and-train - Dog Aggression Training (specialty): /dog-aggression-training - Obedience Training: /obedience-training - Transportation (door-to-door): /dog-daycare-transportation ## Methods Balanced training: reward-based foundation with structured tools (including e-collar and treadmill) introduced humanely and only when appropriate, never as punishment. Full explainer: /our-methods ## Training service area Private one-on-one lessons at Oz Park, in-home training, Daycare & Train and Board & Train reach: Albany Park, Andersonville, Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Beverly, Boystown, Bridgeport, Bronzeville, Bucktown, Chinatown, Edgewater, Garfield Park, Gold Coast, Humboldt Park, Hyde Park, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, Kenwood, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Little Italy & University Village, Little Village, Logan Square, Magnificent Mile, North Center, North Park, Oak Park, Old Town, Pilsen, Portage Park, Pullman, River North, Rogers Park, Roscoe Village, South Loop, South Shore, Streeterville, Ukrainian Village, Uptown, West Loop, West Ridge, West Town, Wicker Park, Wrigleyville. Outside the city, the in-home rate is $275/hour, which also applies to travel time. ## Neighborhoods with a dedicated page (door-to-door daycare transport) - West Town: /neighborhoods/west-town - West Loop: /neighborhoods/west-loop - Wicker Park: /neighborhoods/wicker-park - Logan Square: /neighborhoods/logan-square - Bucktown: /neighborhoods/bucktown - Humboldt Park: /neighborhoods/humboldt-park - Ukrainian Village: /neighborhoods/ukrainian-village - Lincoln Park: /neighborhoods/lincoln-park - Garfield Park: /neighborhoods/garfield-park - Oak Park: /neighborhoods/oak-park ## Key pages - Results (real transformations): /results - Reviews: /reviews - About Jesse San Miguel: /jesse-san-miguel - FAQ: /faq - Book a consultation or evaluation: /consultation - Contact form: /contact - Daycare portal: https://canineperspective.portal.gingrapp.com/public/login - Sitemap: /sitemap ## Booking terms Daycare starts with our 3-Day Daycare Evaluation ($145) at the facility. Dogs who have completed training and want to join our daycare pack still benefit from this discounted rate and slow introduction. A daycare regular has completed the Evaluation and attended daycare for one month before the first overnight. Training graduates are exempt from that one-month attendance requirement; once they've completed the Evaluation, they can board going forward. Training starts with a consultation with Jesse ($235, not credited toward programs, non-refundable), held in person at the facility, in person at Oz Park, or over Google Meet. Neither is free. ## Pricing - Daycare: $50/day. Bundles: 5-day $245, 10-day $480, 20-day $900. - Boarding: $80/night, $90 on holidays. Includes daycare; pick-up by 11am on departure day. Daycare regulars: Evaluation plus one month of daycare before the first overnight. Training graduates: Evaluation, then they can board going forward. - Add-ons (training session or 30-min individual walk): $35 each, 5 for $162.50, 10 for $300. - Board & Train: 1-week On-Leash $1,750, 2-week $2,750, 3-week $3,750 (recommended), 4-week $4,750. New programs start at $1,750. The 1-week Tune-Up at $1,200 is a past-client refresher only, requiring a completed 2-week Board & Train or 6-week in-person program. Board & Train is currently available for obedience and minor behavior issues only; it does not take aggression cases. - Aggression is handled by the rehabilitation program (a course of 12-16 classes with the owner present), not by Board & Train. - Daycare & Train: 5-day $1,250, 10-day $2,250, 15-day $3,000, 20-day $3,500. - Private obedience with Jesse: 6 lessons $1,425, 9 lessons $2,025, 12 lessons $2,550. - Aggression rehabilitation: from $4,250 for 12 classes; most cases run 12–16 classes. - Required vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, Parvo, Distemper with Leptospirosis. All new dogs need a fresh fecal sample from within the past month. - Cancellation notice: Non-holiday boarding 48 hours; holiday boarding 3 weeks. No cancellation fees. ## Common questions answered on the site - Can an aggressive or reactive dog go to daycare? Often yes — assessed at our 3-Day Daycare Evaluation ($145). - Is e-collar training safe? Yes, when introduced at low levels and paired with known commands; see /our-methods. - How long does board and train take? One to four weeks; the 3-week program is the one we recommend for most dogs. - Do you take aggressive dogs for board and train? It depends on the case. That's why everyone begins with a consultation. Aggression goes to the rehabilitation program, from $4,250 for 12 classes. - Do you offer transportation? Yes, door-to-door in crash-tested RuffLand kennels. Morning route 6:45–9:45am, evening 4–7pm. Your dog must be approved before booking.