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Happy Howloween

Category_Costumes Category_Creative Category_Dogs Category_Holidays Writer_Kathryn_Minniti

Happy Howloween

Happy Howl’oween Halloween is right around the corner, which means time is ticking for your pet's costume! Surprise your trick or treaters this Halloween with your dog dressed to impress. Looking for some inspiration? Check out my pet friends below! First in line is Bodhi, and this roaring costume is from Amazon. Or if your pet is from royalty, check out Abe, King of the Dog Park. A costume like his can be found at Petco. I won’t forget about the ladies either. Check out Lucy in her BEEautiful costume. Find Lucy’s Bee costume at Petsmart. Here are some similar...

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Our Holiday Favorites

Category_Creative Category_Dogs Category_Holidays Category_Uncategorized Category_Videos Writer_Christian_Harvey

Our Holiday Favorites

Our Holiday Favorites from Sparky Steps The holiday season is still going strong here in the Windy City. This is perhaps best accentuated by the freezing temperatures we’re currently experiencing (burr)! Earlier on, Sparky Steps provided our clients with a list of awesome holiday gifts we thought your pets would love. https://sparkysteps.com/holiday-gifts-dog-will-love/ .Now, it’s time to hear from you guys! What gifts did you get your dog or cat? Did you take cool pictures of them in elf and Santa costumes? Post them on your favorite social media platform and be sure to tag us! Use the hashtags #SparkySteps #SparkyHolidays...

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New Year’s Resolutions For You and Your Dog

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New Year’s Resolutions For You and Your Dog

New Year’s Resolutions for you and your dog The new year is nearly upon us. We here at Sparky Steps will always look back upon the year with pleasure, as this was the year that our organization launched, and we were able to gain the best clients around the Chicagoland area. It is our hope that the new year will prove to be even more productive, eventful and fun. To start things off on the right foot, we put our heads together to come up with some New Year’s resolutions we think would benefit everyone!   Exercise more! Pups need...

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Holiday Gifts Your Dog Will Love

Category_Dogs Category_Holidays Category_Products Category_Winter Writer_Saarah_Monawvil

Holiday Gifts Your Dog Will Love

Holiday Gifts Your Dog Will Love The most magical time of the year is back! For many of us in the Chicagoland area, the holiday season is in full force -- and so is the mad dash to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones to share in the holiday cheer! Included on that list, of course, are our ever-joyous canine companions. But how do we find the perfect gift? Sparky Steps is here to help, with some holiday gift ideas we’re sure your pup will love! Dog Bones - Dogs sure do love gnawing on those bone treats!...

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Dog Friendly Holiday Spots

Category_Dogs Category_Holidays Category_Winter Writer_Saarah_Monawvil

Dog Friendly Holiday Spots

Dog Friendly Holiday Spots With Thanksgiving just barely over, the holiday season is officially in full swing throughout Chicago. From holiday markets to outdoor ice skating rinks, the city is bustling with seasonal activities and brightly-lit displays. While all of us here at Sparky Steps are very excited, we would also love to bring our canine companions along for the ride. But unfortunately, many places have restrictions on whether furry friends are allowed to join in on the fun. To make this holiday season simpler for everyone involved, we’ve compiled a list of a few places our pups can tag...

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