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  I wasn’t a dog person so to speak before I met my dog Ned. This is how we met: when I was in law school in Chicago, I went to a shelter in Joliet, Illinois to adopt a new cat. When I walked through the dog section, however, Ned (my dog) went nuts when I walked by his kennel. I asked the volunteer to tell me more about Ned.      Long story short, the shelter told me that Ned, his mom, and sister were found abandoned in a cardboard box on a playground in Kentucky. They were taken...

  I had been looking for the right dog for a long time. And then during the pandemic, I got a lot more serious about it. Looking all over the Chicago area at different rescues. I saw a dog that seemed perfect at @chicagocaninerescue but he got matched with someone else pretty quickly. I was so bummed.     Luckily, they wanted to know more about what I was looking for in case someone else came along. A couple days later they reached out and told me they thought they found my perfect match. I went in as soon as...

We interviewed Eileen From Chicago, USA with his dog, Watson Belvedere!     Tell us about Watson Belvedere! Watson is a sensitive, independent ‘little man’, clever and quick to pick up on commands, but will respond depending on his mood, as his characteristic of his breed—Tibetan Terrier. Aside from walkies, he loves training time with momma (likely because he gets treats), and TT funTTime when he gets to play with dad and do zoomies.   Where did you meet Watson Belvedere? We contacted the breeder in Illinois thinking we’d have to wait a long while, but she sent a photo right away saying she...

  Sit and stay are the foundation of training your dog. While these are relatively simple commands, they require a good deal of time and patience. But the reward is well worth it. Sit and stay help to teach your pup good manners, and they can play an important role in keeping your pet safe while he explores the world. How can you get started on teaching these two behaviors?   Step-by-Step: Sit   Source Help your dog get into a sitting position. Pick some tasty treats that your dog enjoys and keep them handy during training sessions. Hold the...

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 will come when you call at home, but this command is especially important for off-leash runs and play outside where safety becomes an issue. You do not want your dog to ignore your calls by a busy road or near an aggressive animal. How do you get started on recall training?   It’s All About the Name   First things first: your dog needs to know her name. If she doesn’t respond to...