Best Boredom Busters for your Dog!!

   1.Kongs! Kongs are some of our favorite go-to boredom buster toys.We love them because they are so durable, easy to clean and versatile. Kong’s come in tons of sizes as well as various strengths. They’ve got regular, super chewer, puppy and senior kongs...

Introducing a New Dog to your Home

  1.Preparing Your Home Before bringing your new dog home, it’s important to prepare your living space to create a safe and welcoming environment. Remove any potential hazards, such as toxic plants or small objects that could be chewed on. Set up a cozy...

Reactivity – What is it and how do I manage it?

 I want to take a few minutes to talk about “reactive dogs” since we seem to be seeing more of them in the “covid puppy” set. These are 1.5 to now 3 yr old dogs who are leash reactive or fear reactive. This could look like your dog lunging, barking, growling at the...

Ways to Beat the Heat with your Furry Friend

With summer in full swing here in Illinois, the weather is just HOT.. like all the time. Like most dog owners, we try to schedule walks and exercise for our dogs during the coolest parts of the day, usually in the early mornings or evenings when the pavement...