by Dan Hobbs | Aug 4, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
If you are getting a puppy, you may already be wondering about the big questions. How will you potty train your new addition? What vet will you use? Where can you find a great Puppy Preschool program to get him socialized right away? Most importantly, what will I name...
by Dan Hobbs | Aug 1, 2017 | Client of the Month
Jacey had been waiting to get a dog for a long time. After all, she grew up with dogs throughout her childhood. When she finally found a rescue puppy, she hopped in her car to drive to Indiana to meet an 8 week old yellow lab named Scarlett. Since that trip, Scarlett...
by Dan Hobbs | Jul 19, 2017 | Dog Training Articles, Tips & Tricks
Summertime is a great time to enjoy with your dog! You can get some early morning quiet time together on your neighborhood stroll or you can explore a new stream together on your next hike. However, all this outdoor activity can leave your dog feeling a bit warm and...
by Dan Hobbs | Jul 12, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
Temperatures are already on the rise here in Chicagoland, and for many of our Dog Training Now clients, summer heat can mean lots of confusion about their dog’s health. “Our owners love their dogs,” says Trainer Judy, “and they often wonder about the signs of...
by Dan Hobbs | Jul 5, 2017 | Dog Training Articles, General
Here at the Dog Training Now studio, we love dogs of all ages. However, there is certainly something extra special about a cuddly puppy. If you find yourself with a puppy, or any dog under the age of 2, this summer, you know that these little furry balls of energy can...
by Dan Hobbs | Jul 1, 2017 | Client of the Month
For owner Veronica, her 8 week old chocolate lab puppy wasn’t exactly what she bargained for. “Merle was such a bad dog,” remembers Veronica. While puppies are certainly hard no matter the situation, Veronica couldn’t help but compare tiny and mischievous Merle with...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 21, 2017 | Dog Training Articles, General
Have you ever paid close attention to how your dog reacts to certain situations or people? When we get new clients here at the Dog Training Now studio, we are acutely aware that dogs learn by practice and by consistent feedback. While we use these tools as foundations...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 14, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
During consultation phone calls and visits to the studio, we often get questions from dog owners if the breed matters when it comes to our training techniques. It is true that different dog breeds share certain characteristics, but individual dogs are as unique as...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 7, 2017 | Dog Training Articles
Do you have a dog that you love but think that he’s just not able to be trained? If you’ve tried other techniques, or even other local trainers, with no lasting results, it is easy to think that your dog is simply untrainable. However, here at Dog Training Now, we...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 1, 2017 | Client of the Month
You don’t have to speak to Mel very long to realize that he has a heart for people, and for his dogs. In the last few years, Mel found himself losing his beloved beagles, his loving rescue dog named Radar, and his mom. He was in the valley, struggling to find the...
