by Dan Hobbs | Apr 6, 2020 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Working from home can be both amazing and stressful, even more so if you have a four legged friend or two but it doesn’t have to be! Did you know there are several simple ways to keep your pup busy for hours? Most of them can be done with everyday items found in your...
by Dan Hobbs | Mar 28, 2020 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Dog professionals all over the world emphasize the importance of socializing your puppies in the critical socialization window between 8 and 16 weeks of age. It is vitally important to expose your dog to every sensory input that the world has to offer while they’re...
by Dan Hobbs | Aug 27, 2019 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Summer’s end is fast approaching. Are you planning one final trip of the summer, or maybe thinking ahead to fall break, and planning to take your dog? You’re in luck! We asked our resident travel pros for some travel tips to help you and your furry family member out!...
by Dan Hobbs | Apr 4, 2019 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
As the warmer Spring weather approaches and you begin to venture out of the Winter hibernation, it’s the perfect time to get your dog active again by exploring the parks around Schaumburg and the Chicagoland area. Dog parks offer dogs the chance to socialize, get lots...
by Dan Hobbs | Aug 24, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
What do you think of when you hear “socialization?” Most dog owners know that socialization is critical to a well-adjusted dog that you can trust in all sorts of situations. However, we hear it daily here at Dog Training Now, many owners also think that socialization...
by Dan Hobbs | Jul 2, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Retractable leashes have long been a controversial topic with strong feelings for both the pros and cons of using them. Many owners like them because of the additional freedom they offer their dogs, especially if you don’t have a large backyard for your dog to run...