by Dan Hobbs | Nov 3, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
At Dog Training Now, we love helping our owners feel comfortable with their dog’s leash manners. Excellent leash manners keep walks fun for owners and for dogs, and gives the whole family the chance to enjoy the outdoors together. Here in the Midwest, we are lucky...
by Dan Hobbs | Nov 1, 2017 | Client of the Month
When Jerry realized that Bear wasn’t exactly the best behaved dog, he knew that they needed to get some professional help. “Bear just wasn’t listening,” Jerry recalls. As with many owners, Jerry wasn’t sure where to start in his quest to find training for Bear, so he...
by Dan Hobbs | Oct 20, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
We love Halloween simply because it gives us the chance to marvel at the creativity people demonstrate through their costumes. Dogs are often good sports, letting owners have a little fun with dressing up their furry pals. If you are looking for a funny costume idea...
by Dan Hobbs | Oct 11, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
Halloween is approaching, which means your doorbell will be getting a work out from neighborhood kiddos looking for a sweet treat. It is fun passing out candy and saying hello to neighbors, but if your dog isn’t well trained, Halloween can quickly become one of your...
by Dan Hobbs | Oct 9, 2017 | Client of the Month
If you have checked out our Facebook page in the past few months, you may have fallen in love with one of our regular dog faces – Stanley, the bulldog. It seems like everyone likes and comments on photos of this bundle of wrinkles and personality, and for good reason!...
by Dan Hobbs | Oct 5, 2017 | Dog Training Articles, General
Have you ever been out walking your dog when an excited child approaches? It can be a tense situation for you and for your dog if a child approaches and isn’t exactly practicing good safety or manners. Or, perhaps you have had children in your home who are too rough...
by Dan Hobbs | Sep 14, 2017 | Meet the Trainers
If you and your dog are Alumni of any of our obedience programs here at Dog Training Now, you know that the bond between Owner and Trainer is just as important as the bond between Owner and Dog. After all, your Dog Training Now Trainer is teaching you how to...
by Dan Hobbs | Sep 7, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
With most of Chicagoland back at school, you may already be noticing that your dog is feeling a big neglected without a house full of kids at home. If you live in a busy family home, the back to school transition can be a big one for your entire crew. Be sure your dog...
by Dan Hobbs | Sep 1, 2017 | Client of the Month
Miriam and her boyfriend work in the theater industry, and their busy and sometimes unpredictable schedules prevented them from getting a dog. But after Miriam learned her boss would welcome her dog to come to the office with her, Miriam headed off to a local shelter...
by Dan Hobbs | Aug 17, 2017 | Dog Training Articles, Tips & Tricks
Summertime is a great time to explore the dog parks in our Schaumburg and Chicagoland area. Dog parks offer dogs the chance to socialize and get lots of exercise, and owners the chance to interact with other dog lovers. However, without the right precautions, dog...
