Learn about the day to day life of a successful private dog trainer in Chicago, IL. Gain insight into the challenges of being a trainer as well as tips to help you with your dog.
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It is often difficult to know how a dog will react to a cat until you see them together. This topic is important if you already have a cat and might be considering bringing a dog into the family. To successfully and safely introduce a dog and a cat you should practice similar strategies that you would as if you were introducing two dogs, in which one or both were uncomfortable. ...
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If you missed any of my shows, you can listen to any of the archived shows. If you select more than one show, make sure you pause the previous show or they will both play at the same time. Enjoy!
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Ranger is 7 years old today. He is one of my Collies. I adopted him from Anti Cruelty in Chicago in 2001 when he was about 5 months old. He has been the most amazing dog, and recent events has made me appreciate him even more. I wrote a post last week...
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Barrier Frustration can occur if a dog is behind a window, fence, or on leash and is not allowed to interact with the environment. After a while, she may get frustrated and aggressive. One indicator of Barrier Frustration having a part in aggression is...
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I was interviewed recently by the Chicago Tribune as well as a couple radio stations to help dogs overcome fear of fireworks. Here are the links if you want to read the information, or listen to the radio interviews. Pets Unleashed - Chicago Tribune Blog...
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