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

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.

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!

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I LOVE growling dogs. Say whaaaaaaaat? Hear me out: A growling dog is a dog that’s saying, “hey, I don’t want to bite, please don’t make...

I saw a post in a Facebook group the other day; it's a well respected group with lots of dog professionals and hobbyists who’ve been...