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Introducing a new dog to a home that already has a dog can be a bit of an adventure. It is always recommended that this process be completed slowly and carefully, as dogs can be a bit territorial and aggressive with strange dogs – even the breeds not known for aggression. There is an entire […]

We all have very limited time in the day – less than ever before. Dogs, however, have plenty of time. Too much, in fact. They can’t roam. They can’t hunt. They sit at home all day waiting for you. For their health, dogs need to be given anywhere from 30 minutes to two entire hours

Your dog’s paws can feel rough to the touch, maybe even strong. But they’re skin like any other part of the body, and skin can be sensitive. They’re also placed in direct contract with the ground, and we sometimes forget just how hot the ground can get. Asphalt, for example, is capable of reaching as

As exciting as it can be to invite new puppies into your home, it is a process getting them to fully fit with your family. Potty training is perhaps the most pivotal part of making sure that your pet adapts to its new environment. It’s a process that requires patience, consistency, and an understanding of

Sometimes, we through the word “aggressive” around too often when we talk about dogs. Dogs do not want to be aggressive. But trauma, fear, training, loneliness, and certain instincts can cause dogs to appear or act in aggressive ways. In situations when a dog is acting aggressive towards family members, other dogs, or strangers, getting

Marc Goldberg, co-author of multiple dog training books available in major retailers nationwide, is thrilled to be able to offer virtual dog training as part of his growing list of services. This type of training, which takes place entirely via video (Zoom, Skype, Facebook Messenger, or whatever is easier for you), allows anyone that wants

As responsible pet owners, we often face the challenge of ensuring our pets’ health and well-being while acknowledging that the costs for this type of care can be fairly substantial. This can lead to situations where, depending on our financial situation, we may be forced to decide whether we can even afford to care for

Receive Dog Training Online and Address Dog Behavior with Remote Dog Training Via Video/Phone Marc Goldberg is the co-author of several top selling dog training books, along with the Monks of New Skete. He offers dog training in the Chicago area, but – through the power of video technology – he is now able to

Dogs cannot communicate like humans. It’s why it’s so important for us to learn how to let dogs be dogs. One way that we can do this is to learn when, and why, we should not punish growling. There’s a tendency for dog owners to punish a dog when it growls, and that can be

Here at Chicago Dog Trainer, Marc and his team have become fairly well known through his books throughout the United States. We are often contacted by people for online dog training through Zoom and other means to provide training on the phone, computer, or anywhere with digital access. However, we also continue to operate the