4 Paws Blog

Spring showers may bring more flowers, but for some dogs a thunderstorm can be a highly traumatic event. Dogs with thunderstorm phobia can engage in a variety of behaviors including: Hiding under beds or furniture, in closets, or bathrooms (typically small enclosed spaces), intense barking, whining, and/or howling, pacing, drooling , trembling, destructive behavior, and […]

Our Spring/Summer classes are available for registration! Please contact Meghan if you are interested in attending one of the following classes. This year I am proud to announce that I have two starting dates available for the Continuing Education Class: Saturday May 3, 2014 2-3pm and Saturday August 23, 2014 2-3pm. The Continuing Education Class […]

It’s finally starting to warm up out there! If you are considering taking your dog to an off leash dog park here are some tips to keep in mind: Teach your dog to respond to training cues, such as come, prior to going to the park. Give your dog your full attention to provide your […]

Just a reminder the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo starts tomorrow March 14th and runs through the weekend at the Arlington International Racecourse. So much to see and do… Visit over 200 Booths related to dogs and other pets, See Rock-N-Roll K9s, Police Dog Demonstrations, Cat Shows, Bird Shows, See and touch reptiles and exotic animals […]

A new training tool has been welcomed into the dog world. The AutoTrainer is the first of its kind on the market, utilizing an automatic training system featuring sequences of tones that teach dogs to remain calm and quiet.