Smart Dogs Training and Boarding is proud to be 100% family owned and operated. Longtime Chicagoland residents, Kristy & Ian Dilworth, owners of Smart Dogs Training and Boarding have been working with animals their entire life. They knew from an early age that they had a natural attraction to dogs and the psychology of how they operate and relate to the world. They combine their love for dogs and years of experience to empower people to create a happy, healthy relationship between them and their dog. They take pride in getting to know every owner and every dog. They are known for their firm, but kind, compassionate, and enthusiastic approach to canine welfare.