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We are a force-free, progressive reinforcement dog training organization that believes in building trust and cooperation with our canines through exploration and training!

06/09/2022

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Exploring with Canines

06/08/2022

Finding the right trainer can be tricky and time consuming. Here are a few steps you can take to make the search a bit easier!

To speak with one of our trainers about how we can help you achieve your training goals, go here ⬇️

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04/05/2022

We have trainers ready to help you and your pup achieve your training goals. Now offering both in-person and virtual training, we have two options to fit your schedule. How can we help you?

📲 Email or PM us to connect today!

04/05/2022

Check out our ✨UPDATED✨ Resource List! Many of our favorite training products in one place. We do not make a profit off the links. They are just THAT good!

Link in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻

03/29/2022

Have you ever wondered what goes into one of our custom training packages? No cookie cutter here!! Check out the latest blog 👇🏻 for all the details. Link in the comments.

03/22/2022

What is force-free dog training? We know there is quite a bit of confusing and misunderstood information out there regarding dog training methods. Check out the latest blog topic to better understand the truth and the science behind Force-Free training!

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03/19/2022

Did you know we have a testimonial section on our website? Check it out and see for yourself what our clients have to say about their experiences working with our trainers.

https://www.exploringwithcanines.com/testimonials/

Our customers love us and have left some great reviews! Click here to learn more about our great relationships with our clients.

03/16/2022

Did you know we have a free resource guide on our website? All the products we love to share! We use these products ourselves and absolutely love them. We do not make any profit off these clicks. We are sharing simply because we love them and know you will too!

https://www.exploringwithcanines.com/resources/

03/15/2022

Did you know that enrichment is just as important as physical activity? Your dog needs both! Here are some ideas to provide both mental and physical enrichment:

🐶 Puzzles and games (Kong, snuffle mats, cardboard)

🐶 Decompression walks

🐶 Train on a new skill or trick

🐶 Visiting dog friendly stores (Lowes, Tractor Supply, Petsmart)

Would you like more tips or have questions? DM us!

02/22/2022

Puppies are by nature adorable, but they also require quite a bit of work once you get them home. Here we have 6 tips that will completely change the way you bring home your new puppy.

https://www.exploringwithcanines.com/dog-blog/these-six-tips-will-completely-change-how-you-bring-your-puppy-home/

01/26/2022

Do you sometimes wish you could get a little more out of your training? Here are 7 tips to maximize training sessions from our professional trainer. Whether it’s training or learning a new trick, we think you will find these to be very helpful the next time you are working with your pup.

https://www.exploringwithcanines.com/dog-blog/7-tips-to-boost-your-training/

Even though we’re coming to the end of the month, I still can’t believe that were in January of 2022! The first month of the year is always filled with resolutions, lifestyle changes, and good intentions. Did you know that it’s also National Train Your Dog month? Whether your pup…

01/09/2022

January is National Train Your Dog Month! What are some tricks or behaviors you’d like to work on with your pooch?

We’d love to hear them!

We know we have some very talented 4-legged companions in here. Share your pet’s favorite trick 👇🏻

12/31/2021

Did you get a new puppy over the holidays? Let’s start their new life with you off right by getting started with training! Comment below, we’d love to help!
https://www.clickertraining.com/start-the-new-year-on-the-right-paw

There's nothing like a new year to inspire a fresh start with goals and resolutions. Need to lose 30 pounds to make it easier to get around the agility course? This is the year for it. (True, the last five years have also been the year for it, but this year is different—really!)

12/28/2021

12/27/2021

It’s almost that time of year! Do you like to come up with New Year’s resolutions but find yourself struggling to follow through with them throughout the year? You’re not alone! Check out some of these tips and tricks for setting your New Year’s resolution up for success!

https://www.clickertraining.com/new-years-resolutions

12/09/2021

Check it out and don't miss out! Exploring with Canines is offering an amazing opportunity to start the new year off on the right paw with training. This is a limited time offer so act now! This event will start tomorrow, Friday, December 10th and go through until Sunday, December 11th.
Interested in purchasing options? Message me for more details!

12/07/2021

Have you signed up for our monthly newsletter yet?

If not, this months newsletter was packed full of great ideas for gift giving 🎁 and safety tips during the Holidays. Your pup is loyal and committed to you all year, now is the perfect time to spoil them with some of our favorite products!

To sign up for the newsletter, simple text “newsletter” along with your name and email address to 847-380-2468. It’s free and fun! 🐶

12/07/2021

We LOVE mat training and all of it's applications!
Does your pup struggle to settle at the vet's office? Do they like to jump on your guests? Comment below! We'd love to help teach you and your pup about how mat training can help!

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/welcome-mat-applications/

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

12/06/2021

These are just some of the reasons why we're so adamant about positive reinforcement being the best way to connect with and work with your pup. The fallout that aversive methods cause is extremely detrimental for your pup's mental, emotional, and physical health, as well as your relationship.
https://eileenanddogs.com/fallout-aversives-punishment-negative-reinforcement/

A reference list for the common side effects of the use of aversives in punishment, negative reinforcement, and without behavioral contingency.

12/05/2021

Have you ever let your dog walk you and looked at and explored the world they do? Go ahead and give it a try!

https://barksfromtheguild.com/2021/04/06/the-essence-of-a-dog-a-free-education-from-a-free-choice-walk/

12/04/2021

"I understand. You don’t want to use treats to train your dog because he should learn appropriate behavior without having to be bribed. If you reward him with treats, it degrades more important rewards such as your approval. He’ll never learn right and wrong. You want him to respect you. He’ll also become dependent on treats and won’t perform when not bribed.
I get it. I do.
But the thing is this. You’re wrong."
https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-owners-who-think-treats-are-bribery/

I understand. You don’t want to use treats to train your dog because he should learn appropriate behavior without having to be bribed. If you reward him with treats, it degrades more important rewards such as your approval. He’ll never learn right and wrong. You want him to respect you. He’ll ...

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Mundelein, IL
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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+12243583306

Website

http://www.exploringwithcanines.com/

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🐾 Louis LOVES to greet new people, but oftentimes he gets a little over exuberant with his greetings. 🐾 Here, we are working on generalizing Louis’ “Go say hi” and “thank you” cues. He has already been taught these cues so we took his training on the road and are practicing in a new environment (a distracting pet store) to help him understand these behaviors in new situations. 🐾 Louis’ “go say hi” cue let’s him know that he has permission from his handler to greet someone. His “thank you” cue let’s him know it’s time to come back to handler because the greeting is over.

🌟 Success story time!! 🌟 Meet Milo! He is a sweet little momma’s boy who struggles with a lack of confidence. When something new or unexpected shows up in his environment, he starts to bark in order to get the scary “monster” to go away. 🐾 At the beginning of this session, Milo was so concerned about Emily (on the left) that he wouldn’t eat treats, was barking constantly, and was unable to focus. 🐾 We worked on making sure to give Milo lots of space and freedom of movement using a long line, offered him lots of brain brakes using treat scatters in the grass, and showed him that he can look at Emily and then refocus back on his mom for a yummy treat. 🐾 By the end of the session, Milo felt comfortable enough to approach Emily on his own and take treats that she tossed out to him. Look at you go, little man!

“You’ll have bad times, but it’ll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren’t paying attention to.” - Good Will Hunting Comment below what some of your favorite attributes are about your pup! 👇🏻

🌟 Success Story Time! 🌟 You go, Miss Jo! 🐾 JoJo is a very sweet girl who struggles with feeling overwhelmed when she sees other dogs. Her normal MO would be barking, lunging, and pulling towards the other dog. 🐾 JoJo’s guardians have spent countless hours working on building her confidence and showing her that she can rely on them. 🐾 The result? This session resulted in JoJo being the closest to another on-leash dog that she has even been without a reaction. Her mom and I were both so proud!! 🐾 Reactivity can be stressful and frustrating to work through. Do you have a reactive pup at home? Comment below! We’d love to help!

🌟 Success story time!! 🌟 🐾 Meet Daisy! She is an adolescent Australian Shepherd who struggles with novel stimuli and feeling safe and comfortable around them. Her go-to response is to bark to make the “scary monsters” go away. 🐾 Daisy was an absolute STAR during this session. To our left we had three young children and their parents under the pavilion, playing. To our right we had a park with several children running around and playing. While this may not seem strange to us, Daisy was very uncertain. 🐾 Here, she shows off by looking at the triggers several different times and offers focus back on her handler!! This is HUGE! 🐾 These are my absolute favorite posts to make because I love seeing how far my students have come! I’m so proud of you Miss Daisy!!

Training should be fun! 🥳 🐾 Today, Duke took a field trip to a local park so we took advantage of the free playground. 🐾 Encouraging your pup to interact with novel stimuli and textures, and reinforcing them when they do, is a wonderful way to help build confidence! 🐾 Not only is Duke working on his “Off” cue, but he’s also building strength and awareness of his body. As a large breed dog, this is incredibly important to help with health and longevity.

🌟 Success story time! 🌟 Sully is such a sweet and wonderful boy, but he feels uncertain with novel stimuli, people, and situations. The first several times we worked together, he hardly wanted to take treats, was practically glued to his mom’s side, and our sessions had to be incredibly short. 🐾 Now he barks only a few times when he first sees me, takes treats from my hands, and is offering so many wonderful behaviors! Way to go Sully!! 🐾 Pups that struggle with fear or reactivity often struggle with a lack of confidence. By building a high history of reinforcement and utilizing a high rate of reinforcement, we can show them that they can make wonderful decisions and the world isn’t such a scary place!