Training That Lasts

12/16/2025

Early morning Indiana road trip to our friends Hoosier Canines to pickup Beauty and her sister Bonnie.

Two total sweethearts 🥰

Beauty is headed to her forever home in the suburbs of Chicago while Bonnie will be my roommate for the next 6 weeks while I teach her a thing or two 😉🐾

12/10/2025

Most dogs don’t need “more rules.” They need calmer humans, clearer structure, and chances to practice doing nothing. At Training That Lasts, we help you steady your energy so your dog can follow your lead.

12/09/2025

Holiday travel, kids off school, guests in and out, and your dog is soaking up every bit of that chaos.

Our Board & Train programs give your dog a true reset. While you handle life, we handle the reps, with daily work on structure, leash manners, obedience, and calm in real-world settings. You come home to a dog that is easier to live with, not just one that knows a couple of party tricks.

For December, January, and February, we’re adding extra training days at no charge.

Book a 2-week program and your dog stays 16 days.
Book a 3-week program and your dog stays 24 days.
Same price, more work put in.

Holiday and winter spots are limited and do fill quickly. Call 630-303-3545 or visit trainingthatlasts.com to get your dog on the schedule.

12/07/2025

Holiday chaos, excited kids, guests coming and going… and your dog is in the middle of all of it.

Our 1-on-1 training gives you 90 minutes of focused work with your dog and your real-life goals. We are not teaching party tricks. We are building calm, clear communication and a dog that can actually relax with you.

For the holidays, we put together a 3-session package to keep costs down but still give you the focused training your dog actually needs. It is designed to get real progress without committing to a long program.

Training options:
• 1 training session for $195
• Holiday 3-session package for $500
• 5 session package for $775

If you want less pulling on walks, better communication, and less stress at home, this is the time to get it dialed in. Call 630-303-3545 or visit trainingthatlasts.com/puppy-training to get started. Must complete or have completed a behavior consultation with Tyler the Trainer before doing one on one training.

12/06/2025

Do you prioritize your dogs health or do you feed what is quick, easy and convenient?

12/03/2025

We put together a list of dog-friendly events happening around Chicagoland in December... Santa photos, ugly sweater parties, holiday markets, and more!

These aren't our events, but we love seeing dogs and their humans out building connection and practicing real-world socialization together. Check it out and make some holiday memories!

Explore the full 2025 December guide, including Santa photos, holiday markets, meet-ups, pop-ups, and festive outings across Chicagoland.

11/28/2025

11/27/2025

We’re grateful for the people who keep showing up to learn, grow, and make a difference. Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude and connection.

11/21/2025

This post is a good read even if your puppy is out of this stage. I’m sure you know someone who has a puppy or you’ll adopt another dog in the future.

https://trainingthatlasts.com/dog-training/8-to-16-week-old-puppy-socialization/

Between 8 and 16 weeks, your pup is forming lifelong habits. Learn how this socialization window shapes your dog’s behavior.

11/18/2025

Look at these two gentlemen 😎

11/16/2025

Last group training of 2025 today and we just want to say thank you for such a great year. The best part has been the connection, the growing relationships, not just with your dogs but with everyone who keeps showing up. It has been special. This one’s free!

We might add some pop up trainings when the weather permits it, so follow here and jump on our event calendar to stay in the loop.

The Last Scheduled Group Training of 2025 in Oswego from 9:00-10:30 at Paws on Main St In Oswego, IL.