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What Type of Dog Fits Your Lifestyle? Having a dog is an extraordinary experience. Your pet is your constant companion, the star of your phone’s camera roll, your personal lap warmer, and so much more. But, dogs are a big responsibility. They rely on us to feed them, exercise them, train them, and take them to the vet. With so much going on in your life, it can be hard to figure out where a dog fits. Take a look at these common scenarios to find a breed that works for you.   I Live in an Apartment Apartment living...

4 Wintertime Activities for You and Your Dog in Chicago Get Moving at Jackson Bark Most dog parks in the city are fairly barebones–a few trees and maybe some shallow kiddie pools for the summer months. Jackson Bark on the South Side is something entirely different. This large community dog park features obstacles for dogs to climb on, crawl under, and leap over. The park’s equipment, made largely from recycled material, offers a change of pace for both dog and owner. Plus, Jackson Bark is entirely fenced in, so you can let your dog off-leash with no worries. Just remember...

How Much You Might Spend on Owning a Dog If you’re like most dog owners (95% according to a 2015 survey by the New York Daily News), you’ve added Dino to your Christmas list. A rubber squeak toy, a few treats, maybe a sleeve of tennis balls. Whatever the lucky pup gets from “Santa”, you’ve plunked down a few dollars for your doggie this holiday season. But Christmas presents is just a small percentage of what you’re likely to spend over Sheba’s lifetime. Add in vet bills, food, grooming, and other incidentals and you’re looking at an average of somewhere...

Hey Sparky Steps Community! Do you know about our Sparky Steps Interview? We want to get to know your story! We think everyone out there has an awesome story of how they met their pet. All you have to do to participate is answer all the questions in the link below and click send. After we will create your answers into a blog post and kick off the conversations and connection! Many issues affect animals in the world today, but even in our own city we can make a difference. We are interested in getting to know everyone a bit...

New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Dog If you are resolving to make some changes in 2020, you can take your dog along for the ride. Whether you want to improve your eating habits, start exercising more, or pick up a new hobby, involving your dog can help you stick to your resolutions beyond the first month of the year. Here are a few New Year’s goals you and your dog can try for together.   Embrace an Exercise Routine Committing to regular exercise is one the most common New Year’s resolutions. While you probably can’t bring your dog...