Training That Lasts

09/13/2026

We’re all set up at Morton Arboretum for Tails on the Trails! 🐾 Stop by the Training That Lasts booth and say hi! Beautiful day to be outside with the pups!

09/03/2026

🐾 NO GROUP TRAINING THIS WEEKEND

We’re canceling our regular Saturday and Sunday Group Training September 5–6 because the Training That Lasts team will be at the Great American Dog Show at Cantigny Park!

Come out and see us for a full weekend of dogs, demonstrations, vendors, Greet the Breeds, Dachshund races, educational speakers and more.

📍 Cantigny Park, Wheaton
📅 September 5–6
⏰ 8 AM–6 PM

Tickets
• Adults: $23.79
• Kids 12 & Under: $16.55
• Seniors 65+ & Veterans: $19.65
• 2-Day Pass: $41.39

Bring your dog too! Well-behaved, vaccinated dogs are welcome FREE.

Come find the Training That Lasts team and spend the weekend with us!

👉 trainingthatlasts.com/event/great-american-dog-show/

09/03/2026

Training That Lasts is heading to White Sox Dog Day! ⚾🐾

Come hang out with us and bring your pup! Contact Tyler at 630-303-3545 if interested. Check out the details below.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh PiratesFirst Pitch: 6:40 PMGates Open: 5:10 PMRate Field333 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616

09/02/2026

Due to today’s HOT weather, we are cancelling this evenings Group Pack Walk at Paws On Main Oswego

Don’t snooze on the opportunity to out to a dog friendly department store or restaurant for some socializing and to build your relationship with new experiences.

09/01/2026

Did we just become best friends?!?!

Brodie That Dood

08/31/2026

In case no one told you yet today,

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

💛🐾💙

08/30/2026

ATTN: SUNDAY GROUP TRAINING CANCELLED due to
the rain ☔️

This does not mean leave your pup at home. Take this opportunity to head over to Home Depot or Farm and Fleet for some indoor training until around 10ish or so when the rain stops.

Enjoy your Sunday everyone!

08/29/2026

Yorkville Group Training is happening TODAY!

Join us at Fox Republic Brewing from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for structured group dog training in a public setting.

Grab your spot:

https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/yorkville-group-training-august-29th/

We’ll work on leash manners, focus, obedience around distractions, and calm social exposure.

📍 Fox Republic Brewing, Yorkville
🐕 $45 per dog/handler

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08/27/2026

Reactivity is not your dog “being bad.”

It is usually a dog telling us they are overwhelmed, unsure, frustrated, or have learned that barking, pulling, lunging, or shutting down is the only way to handle what is in front of them.

The answer is not simply avoiding every trigger forever. It is giving your dog clarity, structure, and a calm leader they can trust.

At Training That Lasts, we help owners understand what is actually driving the behavior, then build the communication and real-world skills needed to move forward.

A reactive dog is not a lost cause. With the right guidance, they can become calmer, more collected, and more confident.

Learn more about reactivity and what may be behind your dog’s behavior: https://trainingthatlasts.com/dog-behavior-library/reactivity/

Understand dog reactivity, what owners may notice, why it is not automatically aggression, and what can help a dog respond more calmly.

08/24/2026

Today, doodlin’ around in Downtown Geneva while out on a Structured Training Walk with Ms. Rivers 🐕

Employee: Sir, you cannot sit on the steps of the business.

Tyler: Okay, no problem! Rivers, Oscar, Lay. Problem solved.

Employee: Can I snap a picture 🤳 of them, how adorable!