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Stormy Day Dog Training Games Chicago certainly isn’t the only city to experience erratic weather patterns as winter releases its grip. All across the country, unexpected storms and downpours can abruptly strand your favorite pup indoors. If you live in the Windy City, canine boredom is easily remedied with a fun visit from our Sparky Steps team. But on the days you’re actually home with your pooch, don’t forget that you can also use inclement weather to your advantage. There are several easy reward-based dog training games that improve canine conduct, while strengthening your pet-human bond. Remember, a “reward” can...

We interviewed Skylar from Hagersville, Ontario, Canada with her pet Memphis, A.K.A. @Memphis_The_AmericanBulldog on Instagram! Tell us about Memphis! "Memphis is a 1.5-year-old American bulldog, he is an emotional support dog. Memphis loves being outdoors, hiking, and finding new trails to walk on. Memphis enjoys swimming and running around with his fur friends. After a long day of playing outside he loves to cuddle up on the couch with you and snuggle.” Who are you? What are you about!  “I am that “dog mom” Where did you meet? "I got Memphis almost 2 years ago when I started down my road...

We interviewed Justice from Muncie, Indiana, USA, with her dog Copper, A.K.A. @Copper_The_Pomchi on Instagram! Tell us about Copper! “Copper is a hyperactive, happy little man that loves going to the dog park, going for walkies, and getting a chicken nugget in the car” Where did you meet?   Blackford County Animal Shelter. We were actually going to look at cats and I turned around to see him scared and shaking in a crate. The staff said he had been biting at people since he got back from being neutered. I told them I didn't care, they opened the gate and...

We interviewed Toby.Atlanta from Instagram! Tell us where how your pet found their forever home! “Toby is actually pretty special; I know most pet owners say this, but toby was the only golden boy in his litter, so we are very lucky to have him! Before we got him, we actually were on holiday so didn't get him until he was 9 weeks old, but it was worth every second of the wait! Toby is such a loving dog and wants to be friends with everybody he meets, he is full of personality and as far as he's concerned, he's one...

The Ultimate Guide to Preparing your Pet Sitter  Though we wish we could take our pets everywhere with us, most owners know that it’s just not possible for our dogs to be a part of every trip. Leaving them behind to be cared for by a stranger can also be expensive, time consuming, and incredibly stressful for both you and your pet.  The good news is that with the advent of pet sitting services like Sparky Steps more and more pet owners are able to hire reasonably priced pet professionals to care for their four legged friends while they’re vacationing....