by Dan Hobbs | Jun 6, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Break the Boredom of a Walking Rut With warmer temperatures giving all of us a bit of spring fever here at the Dog Training Now studio, we have been seeing more and more owners dusting of their leashes and heading out on long walks with their dogs. Unfortunately, the...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 6, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
What To Do With a Dog Who Loves to Chew If you have a dog who tends to chew on things he shouldn’t, it can get frustrating fast. We’ve heard so many stories from new Dog Training Now clients about dogs who chew on everything. From puppies that chew shoes or crayons to...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 6, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Ways to Show Your Dog Some Love With Valentine’s Day approaching, you might have your mind on the loves in your life. If your dog is on that list, you don’t have to get him a mushy card or red squeaky toy to show him how much you love him. This month of love, take an...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 6, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Cold Weather Safety for Your Dog We may have had a milder winter than years past so far, but we are still months away from tank tops, flip flops, and consistently warm temperatures. While you are busy layering your gloves and buttoning your coat all the way up, you...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 6, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Outdoor Adventures for Your Stir Crazy Dog Negative degree wind chills may be par for the course here in Chicagoland, but that fact doesn’t make it any easier when the temperatures dip. While you may be dreaming of warmer days while snuggling under a blanket on your...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 6, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Tips to Stop Excessive Barking Your dog has different ways of communicating with you. Beyond body language – hello, play bow and tail wag – your dog also can use more verbal ways of letting you know what he wants. And while all dogs bark, there are some dogs that...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 5, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Junie’s Check Up It’s been over a month since our Brittany pup Junie graduated from obedience training here at Dog Training Now. How is she doing with her commands? Does she still have a happy relationship with J, the kindergarten boy at home? Is she getting practice...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 5, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
4 New Year Resolutions for Your Dog (and for you!) Happy New Year to all of our Dog Training Now family! As you are looking forward to 2016, consider making it the year for an obedient dog – and for a happy owner. Use this January as your clean slate to either start –...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 5, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Junie’s Adventure with Trainer Nick With a week’s worth of day training under her belt, Junie found herself at the start of a week-long Board and Train as her family headed to New Orleans for a quick vacation. While her family (mom, dad, and kindergarten J) were...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 5, 2016 | Dog Training Articles
Preparing Your Dog for a House Full of Guests With the holiday season in full swing, you may be hosting guests in your home more often than usual this month. Whether you are hosting a cocktail party, a cookie exchange, or a big Christmas dinner, nothing can stress you...
