4 Paws Blog

  1. Congratulations Riessy!!

    August 24, 2015

    Congratulations to Riessy!! Riessy just finished private in home lessons. I look forward to hearing many great updates about her in the years to come. Congratulations and keep up the great work!!!

  2. Congratulations Liam

    August 14, 2015

    Congratulations Liam!! Liam just finished private in home lessons to learn basic cues and manners. Liam has learned so much over the last 5 weeks, including how to politely walk on a leash around his neighborhood. Liam and his family will continue to practice their walking and improve everyday!! Congratulations Liam and keep up the […]

  3. Congratulations Ella, our recent Graduate!!

    June 26, 2015

    Congratulations Ella!!! Ella just finished private lessons to learn basic cues and manners. Ella worked really hard these last 5 weeks to practice her cues and new tricks. I am looking forward to seeing Ella in the years to come!! I hope to hear many great updates on her backyard play times and walks around […]

  4. Congratulations Luna, Our Recent Graduate!!

    June 19, 2015

    Congratulations to our most recent graduate, Luna!!! Luna and her family have worked very hard the last 6 weeks to improve cues and stop unwanted behavior such as jumping and puppy mouthing. I look forward to seeing Luna at Downers Grove Animal Hospital and hearing many great updates in the years to come! Congratulations Luna […]

  5. Congratulations Graduates!

    May 22, 2015

    Congratulations to our most recent group class graduates Midnight and Baxter!! They have worked hard over the last 6 weeks to learn many new cues and tricks. These two made class and playtime so much fun! I am looking forward to seeing these two and hearing great updates in the years to come. Congratulations Midnight […]

  6. Congratulations Graduates!!

    April 19, 2015

    Congratulations to our most recent graduates Myka and Buddy!! They just completed group classes to learn basic cues and manners. Both dogs loved to work side by side with their families to learn new tricks and had fun during play time. I am looking forward to hearing many great updates about these two. Keep up […]

  7. Training Tricks

    April 09, 2015

    There is no doubt that tricks are fun to train, and even more fun to show off to friends and family. But they are so much more than just a good time! Here are five things tricks can do for you, your dog, and your training:What trick do you love doing with your dog?http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_6/features/five-ways-tricks-training_20762-1.html

  8. Counter Surfing

    March 06, 2015

    Counter Surfing, or stealing food from counters, is a very common dog behavior. The most realistic solution to counter surfing is to use a combination of management and training techniques to make it easy for your dog to avoid temptation. Teach your dog a good ‘Stay’ cue, and a good ‘Leave it’ cue. Another cue […]

  9. Congratulations Graduates!!

    February 09, 2015

    Congratulations to our recent graduates Norma, Dusty, and Izzy!!! They have completed group classes to learn basic cues and manners. Norma, Dusty, and Izzy were wonderful play mates and friends during class. They learned so much together, Including building each others confidence during play time and after play time!!! I look forward to many years […]

  10. Congratulations Graduates!!

    February 03, 2015

    Congratulations to our recent group class graduates Sadie, Phoebe, and Savannah!!! These three gorgeous girls are all roommates and have come a long way in the last 6 lessons. They have over come multiple obstacles of a multi-dog household. I look forward to many great updates on these girls for years to come. Congratulations and […]