by Dan Hobbs | Jan 26, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Negative wind chills may be par for the course here in Chicagoland during the winter, but that fact doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. While you may be dreaming of warmer days while snuggling under a blanket on your couch, your dog may be exhibiting some less...
by Dan Hobbs | Jan 14, 2018 | Client of the Month
Call it a beauty mark, call it character, call it sad, call it cute. Whatever you call it, Madison’s little crooked tail is as distinctive as it gets, and is just a small part of this pup’s story. Madison and her owners, Ray and Kathy, are being...
by Dan Hobbs | Jan 12, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Over the holidays, many people choose to add a new dog to their households. Welcoming a new dog to your family is certainly a fun and exciting time! Your day is now full of those social media-worthy picture-perfect moments of your adorable new buddy snuggled up,...
by Dan Hobbs | Jan 4, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General
Every year, the month of January is designated National Train your Dog Month! At Dog Training Now, we look forward to training and working with dogs every day. Training is one of the most important contributors to your dog’s quality of life. We’ve all seen them:...
by Dan Hobbs | Dec 19, 2017 | Client of the Month
During the fall of 2017, the trainers of Dog Training Now got quite a treat! We were approached by Silvia, the VP of Operations for Norwood Life Society, an assisted living center in the Norwood Park region of Chicago. Silvia and her team had decided to bring in a...
by Dan Hobbs | Dec 14, 2017 | Dog Training Articles, General
Dog Training Now alumni dogs and owners are our favorites. Our Trainers devote so much time and attention to each of the dogs in our programs, and we cannot help but feel proud of how far the dogs (and their owners) come by the time graduation day arrives. For years,...
by Dan Hobbs | Dec 8, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
Peppermint mochas in coffee shops and twinkling lights on your neighbor’s house can only mean one thing – the holiday season is here! Whether your love the shopping hustle and bustle, or if you prefer to do your shopping online and in your pajamas, we have got you...
by Dan Hobbs | Dec 1, 2017 | Dog Training Articles, General
The past few months had a series of cold snaps that quickly reminded all of us in the Chicagoland area that winter is well on its way. It has been a lovely summer and fall full of adventures for you and your dog, but this month gives you a chance to remember a few...
by Dan Hobbs | Nov 17, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
November officially marks the beginning of the holiday hustle and bustle. If you are hosting Thanksgiving at your home, for family or for friends, you are likely spending the next few weeks cleaning, grocery shopping, and preparing your home for the big feast. As you...
by Dan Hobbs | Nov 6, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
The first full week of November is designated as the Humane Society’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Here at Dog Training Now, we love to celebrate all dogs, every day. We do have a special place in our heart for adopted dogs and their owners. In fact,...
