by Marianne Sackett Trainers have long argued against retractable leashes because they teach dogs to pull on the lead instead of walking next to you. Vets don’t like them because when you are distracted (perhaps picking up after your dog) you can easily find the dog in the street chasing a squirrel and subsequently getting [...] Read more »
January Training Challenge
Beginning in 2010, we will kick of our series of the Monthly Training Challenge! January’s inaugural challenge is from Chris Dignan*. Beginner: “Go Home” Teach your dog to RUN to a mat on cue. This behavior is completed when the dog runs to the mat and then automatically goes into a sit or down stay [...] Read more »
Dog Saving Network on NBC Nightly News
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Yep, that’s Roger for about 2 seconds…. (about 30 seconds in.) Find out more info about Chicago BasedDog Saving Network here. Read more »
Introducing Fido To The New Place
After months of searching, you finally found the perfect home, but just how do you make the smooth transition with your Fido? Here are a few tips that could save your sanity and in some cases your dog’s life… First, make sure the new place has been thoroughly cleaned of dust, dirt, chemicals and other [...] Read more »
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