Developed by the American Kennel Club in 1989, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Training promotes the training of well-mannered dogs. All dogs have the potential to be exceptional. All it takes is some training, patience, and praise. We put together this guide to CGC certification to decide is it is valuable for you and to help …
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Do you have a new dog and live in the city? Or perhaps you adopted a dog that has never lived in an urban environment before? Let’s talk about how to desensitize your dog to loud cite noises. Unfortunately, there can be some unexpected consequences of city life for your dog – namely a reaction …
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Dogs with floppy ears or who love to swim can experience canine ear infections. These are common infections in dogs, but they can be very painful. Once a dog contracts an ear infection, the next step is to visit a veterinarian. A canine ear infection will not resolve itself. If it goes untreated, there may …
Training a dog isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary. At K9U Chicago, we believe that positive reinforcement training for dogs is the best way to encourage desired behaviors. If you’re new to dog training, we’re going to break down this successful method of dog training, how to do it at home, and how K9U can …
You’ve undoubtedly come across dogs who have trouble walking on a leash. If you’re reading this now, that dog might be your own! Dogs struggle to leash train for several reasons. Let’s discuss what dog leash reactivity (aka, dog leash aggression) is, how it manifests, and how you can work with your dog to limit …
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