Obedience training isn’t just about getting your dog to listen to different commands. It also offers other benefits for your dog’s well-being, such as a chance to work on socialization. Learn more about why this is an ideal time to…
When it comes to dog obedience training, there are different methods that you can use. While some dog owners rely solely on verbal commands for training their pets, others use hand signals. Knowing how to use hand signals and what…
When I drop my dog off at doggie day care, the dogs are ALWAYS barking. I know it’s just them saying “Hey dude…we missed you, glad you’re here”. But what about the rest of the time? Why does my dog…
A crate can provide your dog with a cozy, safe place to sleep at night or give her somewhere to go when she wants some quiet time. It can also prevent her from causing trouble in other parts of your…
Having a well-trained dog makes life safer and more pleasant for both of you. When you train your dog, you don’t have to worry about her running off and not coming back when called. You don’t have to deal with…
When teaching your dog to obey commands, there are several ways to go about it. Using a verbal command, such as “sit,” is effective, but your dog is actually paying more attention to your body language than your words. That’s…
There are few things in this world that positive thoughts cannot overcome. The power of positive thinking has been taught since the beginning of time it seems, yet few people ever truly master it. Negative thoughts can become extremely toxic…
Living in a big city, such as Chicago, has its challenges along with irresistible joy. There is always something to do and people to meet. But what about having a puppy in this great wide metropolis? Getting a new puppy…
Spring has definitely sprung here in Chicago! Walk past any dog park in Pilsen, The Loop or Little Italy and you will see that winter is mostly over. The dogs are thrilled to be out and about and reconnecting with…