Springfield Side Kick Dog Training, Boarding, Daycare & Grooming

Reviews

• FW

  Fawn Warner

  Jul 21, 2026
  5.0
  Springfield Side Kick has been a great place for my dog to learn and socialize. Everyone I've ever interacted with has been incredibly friendly and helpful. The training classes not only helped my dog learn, but also helped me learn how to train my dog outside of class. We have also used their daycare and boarding services extensively. My dog is always excited when I say it's time to "go play". I appreciate the fact that they take the time to learn each dog's personality and socialize them with other dogs who have the same play style.
• GS

  GD Brick Studios

  Jun 22, 2026
  5.0
  Great people and my dog looks great
• AW

  A W

  Jun 17, 2026
  5.0
  Absolutely love the kindness of the staff here. We moved to town and didn't know anyone or have anyone to watch our dogs for emergencies or travel. Sidekick has been so kind as they walked us through the process and worked with the individual needs of each of our three dogs.
• GK

  Gail Kleemann

  Dec 16, 2023
  5.0
  The trainers and staff were so great. They helped our dog have a great first day
• SA

  Susan Ang

  Dec 18, 2017
  5.0
  In September, we brought home our first puppy in 10 years, a Labrador. As we transitioned into the biting/niping stage, he was becoming rough with my kids and riping holes in their clothes. It soon became apparent that I was a bit out of my depth in managing this little ball of energy. A friend recommended Sidekick and we haven’t looked back. We’ve met with Misti for several private sessions and also enrolled in the Positively Puppies class. Captain, my dog, has boarded with them and also done additional training as well as socialization and playtime. I am so pleased to say that Captain is maturing into much more well mannered young dog with a lot more self control than what he started with! Not only did SKDT help us train him, they also coached us on the best way to approach his issues. I have gotten great advice from several different staff members that helped me keep small problems from turning into big ones. It’s like having a whole team a your disposal to troubleshoot your dog and find what makes them tick so you can set them up for success. I also love the emphasis on positive reinforcement, it helps manage behaviors constructively and build trust between you and your pupper. Captain, himself, LOVES SKDT and gets super excited when we pull into the parking lot. I highly recommend SKDT, start here early and you should be very pleased with your results.