Goal setting isn't just for January 1st! Whether you are kicking off a brand new year or just looking to hit the...
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New Year’s Resolutions For You and Your Dog
Holiday Gifts Your Dog Will Love
The holidays are here, and the mad dash to find the perfect gift is officially on! But what do you get the...
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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...
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Your Pets Can (and Can't) Eat
Leftovers Your Pets Can (and Can’t) Eat Turkey Day was just last week. Leftovers are a-plenty, and can seem overwhelming at times....
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Dog Friendly and Unfriendly Halloween Treats!
Halloween means kitchens filled to the brim with chocolate, candies, and baked goods. While it’s tempting to share the seasonal joy with...
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5 Safety Tips for your dog this Halloween
Halloween is a spook-tastic time for humans, but it can be a nightmare for our pets! Between the constant doorbell ringing, scary...
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The Sparky Steps Interview
Sparky Steps Interviews At Sparky Steps, we believe in a simple, beautiful truth: our pets are the ultimate spark of joy in...
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5 Fun things to do with your pup in the Spring
After enduring another freezing, snowy Midwest winter, your pup is just as anxious to get back outside as you are! Say goodbye...
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Three Reasons You Should Consider A Shelter Animal
Updated 12/24/2025 The Gift of a Second Chance: 3 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet Choosing to bring a new pet into...
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How Smoking Affects Your Pet
Updated 12/24/2025 Hidden Dangers: How Smoking Affects Your Pet’s Health We treat our pets like family, often going to great lengths to...
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Dogs and Seasonal Allergies
Spring and summer bring beautiful weather, but they also trigger miserable seasonal allergies for our dogs! While humans sneeze, dogs usually express...
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How to Walk Your Dog in Chicago
How to Walk Your Dog in Chicago Last Updated: 3/17/2019 Here at Sparky Steps, we know how excited your pup gets when...
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What Foods Can My Dog Eat?
Foods that are safe for dogs and foods that you should avoid! Last Updated: 3/6/2020 We all know the look. You sit...
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Sparky Steps - Chicago Dog Walkers and Cat Sitters on a Social Mission
"I personally don’t believe that a business should exist solely to make money..." Dive into the founding story of Sparky Steps with...
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