Jiffy and Corsa’s Favorite Travel Tips
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by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
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! From the desk of Jiffy and Corsa: Hi Friends,  During our 9 years on earth, we’ve been lucky enough to rack up quite the number of miles! From major cities, to oceans, to mountains, and lots in between, you could say that we’ve been around the block once or twice and know the ins-and-outs to navigating pawsome adventure ..read more
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Get the most out of your visit to the dog park!
Dog Training Now
by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
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 of exercise, and explore all the scents and surroundings of a constantly changing environment. However, without the right precautions, dog parks can also be dangerous places for you and for your dog. Here are a few of our best tips for keeping your precious pup safe during your next visits to the dog park. Avoid the Entrance/E ..read more
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Client of the Month: Teddy
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by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
Anyone who has visited our social media feeds during the last 6 months is doubtless very familiar with Dog Training Now’s December 2018 Client of the Month.  For those who don’t, we’d like to introduce you to Teddy.  Teddy is a Huskidor (Husky and Labrador mix), and he’s taken part in almost every course that we have to offer, and it’s resulted in a great young pup!  We’d like you to get to know him and fall in love with him like we have! Rebecca and Andy are definitely dog lovers, but they were little dog people!  Their other dog is a Pekingese, and Rebecca has a history of doing foster paren ..read more
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Socialization: More Than Just Play Time!
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by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
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 simply means they need to have their dogs in daycare style play groups. While daycare and playgroups have their place, proper socialization is a whole lot more than just putting your dog in a playgroup! Socialization means exposing your dog to all sorts of situations, sights, smells, sounds, etc. so they can tolerate everyday situ ..read more
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Client of the Month: Daphne
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by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
Meet Daphne.  Daphne is a 2-year-old German Short-haired Pointer Mix.  She and her owner Emily are Dog Training Now’s July 2018 Client of the Month.  This beautiful pup is a recent graduate of our 20-Day Advanced Off Leash Day Training program.  Daphne came to us nearly every day for a month, and we all fell completely in love with her as she perfected her new skills!  We’d love to tell you her story. If we had to describe Daphne in one word, we would have to use three words, and they would all be “Stubborn!”  She’s a brilliant dog, and a lover of all people, but if Daphne didn’t want to do so ..read more
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Three Great Reasons to Rethink That Retractable Leash
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by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
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 around in. However, most people have also experienced a dog on the end of their retractable leash, wrapping themselves around you or charging up to your dog with their owners trailing 30ft behind them trying to untangle them and reel them back in. The situation may seem harmless, but can pose a whole series of unexpected consequences ..read more
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Client of the Month: Casey
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by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
Dog Training Now would like to introduce you to Pat and Debbie Stefan.  They’re veteran dog owners, and have recently retired.  While their home base is in Chicago, they frequently travel to the Florida Keys.  Now that they’re retired, they thought it would be just great to get a puppy to join them on their adventures.  Enter Casey, the Standard Poodle.  She’s our June 2018 Client of the Month. A Young Casey Puppy! Casey was a tremendously sweet puppy, but boy did she have energy!  They quickly found that Casey’s energy and zest for life caused her to be a real handful, especially when it w ..read more
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Jiffy and Corsa’s Favorite Travel Tips
Dog Training Now
by Dan Hobbs
4y ago
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! From the desk of Jiffy and Corsa: Hi Friends,  For the whole 9 years of our lives, we’ve been lucky enough to rack up quite the number of miles! From major cities, to oceans, to mountains, and lots in between, you could say that we’ve been around the ..read more
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Get the most out of your visit to the dog park!
Dog Training Now
by Dan Hobbs
5y ago
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 of exercise, and explore all the scents and surroundings of a constantly changing environment. However, without the right precautions, dog parks can also be dangerous places for you and for your dog. Here are a few of our best tips for keeping your precious pup safe during your next visits to the dog park. Avoid the Entrance/E ..read more
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