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

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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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Inside 6 Real Reactive Dog Transformations: What Really Happens at K9U Chicago

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Most reactive dog articles tell you what to do, but they don’t show you what reactive dog transformation actually looks like day by day, week by week, with real dogs and real families in Chicago. When Sarah first called K9 University Chicago about her German Shepherd mix, Duke, she was crying. “I can’t even walk …

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