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Raising a Puppy and How a Puppy Sitter Can Help – Part 1 of 3
There are many aspects to consider when raising a puppy, so we wanted to detail some of the most important elements, from the perspective of our founder, Lennox Armstrong, an International Dog Trainer School (IDTS) certified dog behavior specialist. This is Part 1 of...
Dog-Friendly Stores in Glencoe, Highland Park, Winnetka & Surrounding Areas – Part 3 of 3
Now that I have prepared you and your dog to have the best possible natural enrichment experience indoors, it is time to provide the list of local Glencoe, Highland Park, Winnetka and other surrounding suburbs' dog-friendly stores that welcome well-behaved pups. We...
Natural Enrichment for Dogs in Glencoe, Highland Park, Winnetka & Surrounding Areas – Part 2
Why & How to Go to Stores that Allow Dogs – Part 2 of a 3 Part Series Chicago Weather Can Make Natural Enrichment Challenging to Find Sometimes the Chicago weather makes it harder for there to be outdoor, natural enrichment. At some point there’s cabin fever -...
Enrichment for Dogs in Glencoe, Highland Park, Winnetka & Surrounding Areas – Part 1
Why & How to Go to Stores that Allow Dogs – Part 1 of a 3 Part Series What is Enrichment for Dogs? What Qualifies as Enrichment for Dogs in Glencoe, Highland Park, Winnetka and Surrounding Areas? Plus, Understanding Artificial and Natural Enrichment. Artificial...
A Social Walk: Pooh Bear and the Dog
A Social Walk is only a social walk if whomever is walking walks together. The pace at which we
walk depends on who we are walking with.
Learning from Dogs: Observing, Understanding, and Adapting
Learning from Dogs Over thousands of years, dogs have adapted to us. It’s time we adapted for them. As a dedicated dog owner, I've spent years immersing myself in the world of canine knowledge. I've buried my nose in books about dog anatomy during vacations, attended...
Peaceful Walks and How to Do Calming Signals
Walking with a dog should be peaceful and one of the most enjoyable experiences for dogs and people, and yet for many dogs and people this isn’t the case. Many people think a dog is finding their walk to be peaceful when maybe...