Oleg SobolJun 2Bacon booms! Surviving fireworks season with your dogFourth of July is right around the corner, which means the dreaded sky booms are coming. Fireworks season can be such a terrifying time...
Oleg SobolAug 20, 2023Help your dog beat the heat It happens almost every summer here in Chicago. Soaring temperatures. Heat indices through the roof. Excessive heat warnings. Air quality...
Oleg SobolMay 8, 2023The splendor of dog playIt's beautiful. Enchanting even. Almost magical. And it's not just for puppies. For adult dogs who enjoy the company of other dogs,...
Oleg SobolJan 19, 2023A fearful dog's needsThree years ago yesterday, my neighborhood came together to search for a newly-adopted fearful dog who ran off after being spooked. After...
Oleg SobolSep 20, 2022The dirty words of dog behaviorYou were let go from a job rather than fired. A loved one passed away, they didn't die. You purchased a pre-owned vehicle, not a used...
Oleg SobolDec 13, 2021For the love of applesI recently participated in a trainer round-up blog addressing popular misconceptions about what we dog guardians "should" and "should...
Oleg SobolJul 5, 2021Tips for moving with your dogCongratulations! You're moving to a new home, a new neighborhood, maybe even a new state. It's an exciting time, but probably hectic and...
Oleg SobolJun 14, 2021Is your dog alive?My wonderful clients often tell me that their dog just isn't food motivated. I see this in action all the time, and it really can look...