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Food Aggression in Dogs: When Your Chicago Dog Guards Their Bowl (And What to Do About It)

A Lincoln Park dog owner noticed her dog started growling from across the kitchen while she prepared dinner. He wasn’t near his food bowl. He was just watching her cook. That low rumble made her freeze. Something had shifted in her sweet dog’s behavior, and the problem was getting worse. Does your dog stiffen when …

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Top Three Things to Look for in a Dog Boarding Facility

Dog boarding is highly recommended as a home away from home for pet parents traveling out of town, especially during the Holidays.  Your pups are your fur babies; you wouldn’t trust just anyone with taking care of your dogs while you are away. Therefore, it is very important to thoroughly research the facility, program, and …

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Back to school dog training this fall – from K9 University – dog boarding and training in Chicago

Fall is such a fantastic season – beautiful colors, a slight chill in the air (without the freezing temperatures of winter) and of course, it’s also back to school time. But what about your four-legged family member? Can they enjoy a little back to school excitement too? Actually yes! Most people believe that spring and …

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What your dog’s sleeping position tells you – from K9 University – dog boarding and training in Chicago

Dogs sleep in all sorts of positions: from stretched out, head on paws to ‘passed out’ with legs in the air. It may seem random, but you can tell a lot about a dog from the way it sleeps. As a professional dog boarding and training service in Chicago, we at K9 University Chicago know …