Ensuring your puppy reliably responds to the “come” command is essential; otherwise, you might find yourself chasing your dog around the park in subzero temperatures! This is one of the first commands Krista, known as “the first-year puppy coach,” teaches once a puppy is ready to socialize. She begins the training process with Gemma by using treats as rewards and will eventually transition to praise alone. By keeping training enjoyable, you can shift your pup from treat-based rewards to praise over time.
Need assistance with training your puppy? Krista is well-known in the South Loop community for her expertise in first-year puppy coaching.
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A lot of the groundwork for commands like sit, stay, and wait happens before putting them into practice with our lovely furry clients. We start indoors, then gradually introduce more challenging environments like the dog park, and most importantly, we focus on teaching our clients to wait before jumping out of the car on command.
This type of training is especially crucial in our busy city, where unpredictable traffic can pose a serious danger. Ensuring your dog exits the car safely is just one of the many ways we prioritize safety in all we do.
The best part? Basic training like this is included for free with all of our services!
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Archie is already familiar with the fetch game, but in this video, Krista introduces him to the “find it” command. This is Archie’s very first session learning this command, so it took a bit of time for him to grasp what Krista was teaching. Remember to stay consistent and keep training sessions fun! Use positive reinforcement, such as treats and enthusiastic praise, to encourage your dog. This is a great example of an enriching training activity, which is exactly what Pet & Home Pros is all about.
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Always finding ways to train and engage, even when waiting for the elevator! At Pet & Home Pos, we’re all about training, enrichment, and exercise to keep pets happy and stimulated.
Izzy’s smile says it all—she absolutely loves her time training with Krista ❤️
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Today, first-year puppy coach, Krista, demonstrates the “leave it” command with Joey. This command is essential for training young city pups like Joey. When walking your dog, keeping their focus on you helps prevent them from scanning the ground for potential hazards. Notice how Joey’s attention is fully on Krista. Practicing indoors with fewer distractions is an ideal way to start before moving outside!
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Here at Pet & Home Pros, no matter if we’re inside or outside, we are always practicing fun training exercises throughout the day! Look at this fun training Krista is doing with Penia, Eddie, Twizzlers and Becker. They all wait patiently for their name to be called before coming. This training exercise is especially important for inner city dogs and when taking them out of the car with busy traffic and other distractions that can lure your dog into danger.
Training = Safety = Enrichment = Super fun day at Pet & Home Pros!
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For this Training Tuesday, Krista is helping Gemma learn to recognize her name and to come when called while at the park where there are several distractions. This can take a lot of practice for young puppies but just like Gemma, every puppy can be a pro with Krista’s training and positive reinforcement! Krista is using treats as a reward to kick off the training process and eventually she will transition her to praise alone as her reward. If you keep training fun, you can eventually shift your pup from treat-based rewards to praise alone.
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Krista is making incredible progress! While the Chicago Marathon wasn’t on the cards, she’s breaking records in her recovery—going from one crutch to none in just two weeks post right hip replacement. Slow and steady wins the race!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone for your well wishes and prayers. Your support has been a tremendous help and continues to make a difference!
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For this special Training Tuesday, check out how Joey practices his sit and stay commands with his wonderful owner and Krista! Thanks to his prior training sessions with Krista, Joey can confidently sit and stay when asked by his owner. We at Pet & Home Pros love seeing pet owners actively involved in their puppy’s training! 🫶🏼🐶
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Dear Pet and Home Pros family,
Krista underwent her right hip replacement this past Monday and she is already on the path to recovery thanks to Dr. Tad Gerlinger and his amazing surgical team at Rush Hospital! We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent prayers, positive energy, and kind words. Your support means the world, especially during this time. While the healing process will take some time, Krista is looking forward to getting back to what she loves most—caring for your pets!
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” - Lao Tzu.
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