Training Resources: Dogs in Chicago, Pet Industry Analyses, and Extracurricular Learning

Stranger danger or fear of meeting new people requires special techniques in dog training private lessons. We discuss exposure sessions, assessing triggers, creating routines, and building obedience skills even under stress and distraction.

This article breaks down how we work on leash reactivity in private lessons at Venus and Mars K9. Learn about helper dog training set ups, timelines, group class and graduating to real life.

Learn why do dogs pull, how to teach loose leash walking, how to train heel aka how to train your dog to walk by your side, walking past distractions, and what matters for you and your dog based on your lifestyle and training environment. Additionally, we address the issue of harnesses, collars, head halters, and other training gear.

Leash reactivity in general can be difficult to deal with. When dogs lunge and bark at people going by on wheels, emotions can be high, and it doesn't make a good impression on your neighbors! In this guide, we talk about what's going on with this behavior and how to potentially solve it.

This is a comprehensive guide for my general leash reactivity training program for moderate to severe cases who live in the city.

Dog play and social behavior is oftentimes misleading to the human eye. Learn about canine communication, body language, dominant posture, aggression, and healthy play behavior.

Resource guarding can be complex and confusing, and there is lots of contradictory advice out there. This guide aims to clear that up!