Dog and Puppy Training and Behavior Consulting serving the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

This is a question I am asked often by owners of new, young puppies. People get their puppy home, let them settle in for a few days, and then take to the streets for puppy’s first walk! And then their puppy sits. And watches. And chews sticks. And “puts the brakes on”. And refuses to “go for a walk”! And this is when I get that confused question “why won’t my puppy go for a walk? Aren’t dogs supposed to like walks?”

One of the most common behavior issues that I personally see in my business is leash reactivity. Leash reactivity is the label we use for a combination of behaviors that can include barking, whining, growling, lunging, and jumping on leash when a dog sees a trigger. Dog directed leash reactivity is VERY common and something that many people experience in varying levels of severity. One of the more common things that I hear from clients is that their dog barks and lunges at ot

We understand now that our dog's physical health is a key puzzle piece to resolving certain behavior problems.

We understand now that our dog's physical health is a key puzzle piece to resolving certain behavior problems.

We understand now that our dog's physical health is a key puzzle piece to resolving certain behavior problems.

So, you recently met (or maybe even adopted!) a dog who seems fearful of you or other people. Check out these tips to build relationship!