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Carrie Pallardy Source   Whether you are bringing home a puppy or an adult dog, proper socialization is an essential part of your training process...

Carrie Pallardy   Accidents in the house are a normal part of having a puppy, but dog owners eagerly await the day when they can leave behind the ...

Carrie Pallardy   Dogs, like people, need their own safe space. A crate can be a quiet refuge for your dog, but you need to train your dog to int...

Carrie Pallardy Source   One of the best parts of having a dog is stepping outside and stretching your legs together. You and your leashed pup c...

Carrie Pallardy Source   Does your dog come when you call? Reliable recall is an essential part of training your pet. You want to know your dog ...

This Spot is MINE: Can We Stop a Dog From Marking His Territory?   It’s always the same: your walks with Buster result in stop to pee quickly on t...

How to Introduce Your Dog To Your New Baby   Congratulations on the new baby! Parenting is a hard, yet a rewarding experience, and no better way o...

Stormy Day Dog Training Games Chicago certainly isn’t the only city to experience erratic weather patterns as winter releases its grip. All across...

Curbing Enthusiasm: Get Your Dog to Stop Jumping on Your Guests “Down!” This is a command, like “Sit” or “Stay”, that many people like to train t...

Six Reasons to Re-Think Retractable Leashes Here at Sparky Steps, pet safety is always our primary concern. When we walk dogs, we use standard lea...