Jonathan Polich K9 University Chicago Lead Trainer consulting with Chicago family about what to know before getting holiday puppy

What Every Family Should Know Before Bringing Home a Holiday Puppy

Expert insights on turning that picture-perfect moment into a lifetime of success By Jonathan Polich, Lead Trainer, K9 University Chicago We’ve all seen the videos. The big wrapped box under the tree. The tearful reveal. The perfect golden retriever puppy tumbling into eager arms while the camera captures every magical second. But here’s what those …

Puppy Agility Training - train and communicate with your dog

Thinking of Enrolling your Dog in Puppy Agility Training?

Agility is a fun, fast-paced dog sport that includes a series of obstacles like tunnels, jumps, A-frames, and weave poles. Puppy benefit from agility programs because as household pets, it is hard to give them exercise that they instinctively need and desire. Our puppy agility training program provides this outlet for them and helps stimulate …

Controlling Kennel Cough in Puppies and adult dogs

Tips for Controlling Kennel Cough

Just like children getting sick the first time they attend school or daycare, dogs experience similar issues when they begin boarding or going to doggy daycare. Why? Because their immune system needs building, too. Today, we’re going to discuss the realities of kennel cough in dogs and what steps pet owners can take toward controlling …