Training That Lasts

04/19/2026

Leash pulling usually isn’t stubbornness. It’s repetition and whether you want to acknowledge it or not, they learned that is how they walk outside. It's normal to them.

If pulling gets your dog where they want to go, they’ll keep doing it. The fix starts with structure:
When the leash gets tight, forward movement stops.
When your dog gives you slack, movement starts again. Consistency, every single walk!

That’s how you mold a dog that walks with you instead of dragging you. Be proactive, not reactive. Don’t give a cue you won’t enforce and frustration doesn’t make a them learn any quicker. You want a calm dog, lead by example.

Read the full blog here: https://trainingthatlasts.com/dog-training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-pulling-on-the-leash

Learn why dogs pull on the leash and how to fix it with the stop-and-wait method, loose leash rewards, and structured walk training that works.

04/18/2026

GROUP TRAINING ALERT! - TOMORROW'S GROUP TRAINING IN YORKVILLE IS CANCELED. - AGAIN Group Training on 04/18/2026 is Canceled

Tyler's daughter has a Volleyball Tournament but Sunday in Oswego is GOOD TO GO!!

04/19 - Oswego Group Training is at Paws on Main and the sessions starts at 9:30am

Get your Ticket Here:

Location: Paws on Main, 100 Main St., Oswego, IL 60543Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMCost: $45 Per Dog/Handler

04/16/2026

If the doorway is chaos, the walk will be chaos. Your dog is rehearsing the whole story in those few seconds before you step outside.

Try this today:

1️⃣ Put your lead/leash on your dog, only when they are still. No jumping, spinning, or mouthing the clip. If they explode, pause, wait for calm, then try again.
2️⃣ Walk to the door. Hand on the handle. If your dog surges, whines, or paces, step away from the door and reset. The door only opens for quiet brains, not frantic ones.
3️⃣ Take the first 5–10 steps outside in slow motion. If your dog hits the end of the leash, you stop. When the leash softens, you move. You’re teaching, “A loose leash makes the world move. Tension makes it pause.”

Clear takeaway: You don’t fix the pulling on the walk; you fix it in the transition to the walk. Calm - Collected - Confident starts at the front door.

If you’re stuck in the “doorway rodeo” stage and want help turning that into a structured, relaxed walk, send a message or tap the link to learn about our leash and real-world training programs: TrainingThatLasts.com/dog-training/a-structured-dog-walk-101

Structured dog walks are a vital component of a well-rounded training program. Dog walking is more than just a routine activity.

04/16/2026

This Hoosier Canines pup trained with us for 6 weeks, and we love seeing the confidence, curiosity, and personality come out. Bill saw himself on the screen when recording and went after himself! He almost got em… 😂

04/16/2026

Bentley may not quite know his name yet or how to sit but one thing is for sure, he knows how to get belly rubs ☺️💙🐾

04/15/2026

Wednesday Group Pack Walks are back this Wednesday!

This is not a casual stroll. It’s structured, guided work built to help your dog practice calm leash manners, impulse control, and staying connected to you around distractions.

If your walks feel like your dog is walking you, this is where we start changing that.

Sign Up here: https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/wednesday-group-pack-walks-april-15th-2026/

📍 Paws on Main St, Oswego
🕔 5:15 PM–6:30 PM
✅ Free for current clients who have completed a Behavioral Consultation

Come walk with us and keep Redefining Relationships.

April 15th, 2026 | 5:15 PM – 6:30 PMStarting Location: Paws on Main St, Oswego

04/15/2026

Wednesday Group Pack Walks are back this Wednesday!

This is not a casual stroll. It’s structured, guided work built to help your dog practice calm leash manners, impulse control, and staying connected to you around distractions.

If your walks feel like your dog is walking you, this is where we start changing that.

Sign Up here: https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/wednesday-group-pack-walks-april-15th-2026/

📍 Paws on Main St, Oswego
🕔 5:15 PM–6:30 PM
✅ Free for current clients who have completed a Behavioral Consultation

Come walk with us and keep Redefining Relationships.

04/13/2026

The 23-hour Problem

Even if you work with a trainer or attend a weekly class, that’s a tiny slice of your dog’s real life. For the rest of the week, your dog is studying you: how you move, when you react, where the rules actually hold and where they fall apart.

If “sit” means “sit the third time I say it if I’m holding a treat,” your dog learns that pattern perfectly. If “place” means “hang out here… until the doorbell rings, the kids run by, or you get bored,” your dog learns that too.

Calm, collected, confident dogs don’t come from occasional perfect reps; they come from a lifestyle where the rules are simple, consistent, and the same whether you’re tired, rushed, or just got home from work. That’s the real training program your dog is living in.

04/11/2026

Cali on a structured walk before she was going to her forever home in Alaska!

04/10/2026

Tomorrow at 9:30! It’s Free! Only need one ticket per dog, but there can be have 2 handlers per dog! Starting Fox Republic Brewing Co. in Yorkville and goes down into Bicentennial Riverfront Park! We are excited to kick off our 3rd year of and better yet, it’s free to attend but you must sign up below.

https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/yorkville-group-training-april-11th/

Join our group training session on April, 11th, 2026 starting at Fox Republic Brewing at 101 W Hydraulic Ave Yorkville, IL 60560.

04/09/2026

This Saturday at 9:30! Only need one ticket per dog, but there can be have 2 handlers per dog! Starting Fox Republic Brewing Co. in Yorkville and goes down into Bicentennial Riverfront Park! We are excited to kick off our 3rd year of and better yet, it’s free to attend but you must sign up below.

https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/yorkville-group-training-april-11th/

Join our group training session on April, 11th, 2026 starting at Fox Republic Brewing at 101 W Hydraulic Ave Yorkville, IL 60560.