by Dan Hobbs | Jun 25, 2018 | Client of the Month
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...
by Dan Hobbs | Jun 19, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
At some point in their life, most dogs will experience being in a crate, whether that is a part of their training, at the vet’s office, the groomer, or at a kennel while you are out of town. We often hear dog owners concerns about crating their furry best friends....
by Dan Hobbs | Apr 7, 2018 | Client of the Month
If you’ve been following Dog Training Now’s social media feeds recently, you’re doubtless a fan of Ari. He’s a little Shih Poo who’s been coming to DTN with his owners Kelly and Art since he was only 10 weeks old. Kelly and Art are both...
by Dan Hobbs | Mar 17, 2018 | Client of the Month
Jabba is definitely one of the most distinctive dogs that Dog Training Now gets to work with! There’s no missing this big boy with his classic bulldog mug! He and his owner Nikki have been coming to Dog Training Now since he was a just a puppy, and we felt...
by Dan Hobbs | Mar 5, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Being able to reliably call your dog to come to you is one of the most important skills that your dog can develop. It’s very possible that a solid recall could one day save his life! Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most difficult skills to...
by Dan Hobbs | Feb 26, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Every day, exasperated dog owners call or email us with their hands in their air exclaiming “My dog won’t stop jumping!”. We’re quick to reassure them that this is a very common problem, and one that we work on with your dog from Day 1 of any...
by Dan Hobbs | Feb 19, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
The single most common issue that dog owners reach out to us with is potty training. It can certainly be one of the most frustrating habits to establish. “I just got this adorable puppy and I want to love him, but he’s ruining my house!”. Luckily,...
by Dan Hobbs | Feb 14, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
We all love our dogs. They are always there with a happy greeting, a wet nose to wake up to, a warm spot to snuggle up to. Your dog is your best friend, and you probably can’t think of how you could possibly love him anymore. This February, a month dedicated to all...
by Dan Hobbs | Feb 12, 2018 | Client of the Month
He made a lousy first impression! JC was his name, and he was up for adoption at Animal House Shelter in Huntley, IL. He met several families during his time there, but after each meeting, he was left at the shelter. The culprit? He’s such a happy, high...
by Dan Hobbs | Feb 2, 2018 | Dog Training Articles, General, Tips & Tricks
Let’s talk about antlers for your dogs! Every day at Dog Training Now, we work with dogs on their “Place” command. For new readers, “Place” is a mat or bed that we put on the ground, and your dog is required to keep his paws on it until...