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Introduction
The Canine Polarity is now partnering with Scott Sharfman at Akela K9 Services! We are operating at a property in Maple Park, IL on 17 acres. We service all of the Chicago suburbs and can transport Board & Train clients in and out of Chicago city proper. Tarra Wheeler and Mike Graham have 18+ years of combined experience in the dog training industry. They have both apprenticed under multiple experienced trainers and competitors of dog sports across the country. Mike has graduated from Animal Behavioral Institute as well as taken courses with the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers and similar. Tarra and Mike have worked with clients in 9 different states in the US and travel to continue their own education regularly.
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Hired 24 times

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3 employees

5 years in business

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2024

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Roberta B.
May 28, 2025
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Tara and Mike came into our lives and saved us! I had 2 puppies with littermate syndrome and an ill husband, and we really needed help training them. They helped get us on the right track, trained us so we could train them. They were absolutely wonderful. Patient, kind and great to work with.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

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Aileen v.
Oct 17, 2023
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I absolutely loved the outcome of my dog maya from the canine polarity’s training. They are very knowledgeable on how to train my dog. I highly recommend their services. You will not be disappointed!! This was worth the investment and our life has improved drastically

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • House training • Destructive behavior • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Wendy P.
Mar 4, 2022
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Tarra and Mike are absolutely amazing trainers and people. They are professional, thoughtful, kind, results oriented and kept me posted on Pancake’s 4 week boarding/training with them regularly. Pancake was a new dog when he arrived home. It was such a transformation, I was in awe of their progress with him. They spent 2 hours with me when they brought him home training me on what they had taught him. I look forward to our continued training sessions. I cannot recommend them enough. You will never regret hiring them. They are simply magic! Thank you again and again Tarra and Mike! Signed, a very grateful and happy puppy mom, Wendy Parker aka Pancake’s mama

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Crate training • Barking • Chewing • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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Kristine S.
Jan 31, 2022
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Canine polarity was super helpful with their help gaining an understanding and control on our dogs behavior with simple training skills to integrate in our families life. Consistency is everything.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Peggi W.
Jan 5, 2022
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I really liked the home training rather then in a business atmosphere. They are very caring and treat your dog as one of theirs. Would definitely use them again.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • House training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Tarra Mathews-Wheeler

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