Canine Intelligence Agency

Cis, at CIA, is THE dog whisperer! We rescued our sheperd-​collie mix from Paws, and started group training with Cis about a week after adoption. Our pup, at the time 7-​months old, did not know much — how to climb stairs, walk on a leash, or even respond to her name. But, the second Cis took command of the leash, she had our dog sitting, staying, jumping, rolling, dropping, and heeling, commands our dog, and certainly us, had never even used before! Two years later, and we continue to attend class with Cis. Our dog is ecstatic as soon as she realizes it’s «training day.» It’s an awesome opportunity for her to socialize with her pup friends, reinforce acquired skills, and challenge herself to new tasks. Cis is incredibly attentive, patient, encouraging, and committed. She answers our phone calls and texts immediately, and provides help and reassurance whenever we need, in and outside of class. I would highly recommend introducing your dog to Cis; I don’t know where we’d be without her!

Cis Frankel’s CIA (Canine Intelligence Agency) was an unbelievable experience for our 4 month-​old puppy! Cis’ knowledge of dogs really helped us understand our dog’s behavior, why he reacts the way he does and what we can do to make him a fun, happy, well-​tempered dog. The classes were held all over Lincoln Park — from a heated garage/​puppy playhouse, to a fenced in parking lot, the park, the beach and on the street with live traffic. We experimented with taking our dog off his leash and having him find us as we hid. We told him how to wait at the streets when cars came — and how to play with others that were varying sizes and ages.
After a two-​month class, our dog got great socialization experiences as well as a toolbox full of training tips and tricks, where none of them are the word ‘no.’ Cis’s attention to each dog and their owners made us feel really important and that she really cared about each dog learning and becoming socialized. I hope to sign up for another round some day soon! Would 100% recommend the CIA for all dogs and puppies!