A relaxed dog sitting with a K9 University Chicago staff member.

Reactivity Is Not a Straight Line: What Progress Looks Like at K9U

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Many owners of reactive dogs come to K9 University Chicago (K9U) hoping that training will lead to a finish line, a day when the reactivity is gone for good. Courtney Day, K9U’s General Manager, hears that hope often. Her answer is more realistic, and it helps owners know what to expect. “Reactivity unfortunately is not …

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A senior gray-muzzled Labrador rests calmly on a bed as a K9 University Chicago staffer pets him during senior dog daycare.

Senior Dog Daycare in Chicago: What Older Dogs Need

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Senior dog daycare in Chicago is safe and beneficial for most aging dogs when the program matches their pace. K9 University Chicago offers calm, comfort-focused senior dog daycare and boarding, with smaller groups, gentle activity, and medication support, so older dogs get socialization and exercise without the strain of a high-energy group room. Here’s what …

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Dogs playing together at a Chicago daycare facility with staff supervision

What to Expect from Dog Daycare in Chicago: A First-Timer’s Guide

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When you bring your dog to daycare for the first time, expect an evaluation day where staff watch how your dog interacts with others. After that, typical days include supervised play in the morning, activity throughout the day, and more play in the afternoon before pick-up. Your dog will likely come home tired, thirsty, and …

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