Training That Lasts

01/15/2026

Dog training is not about control. It is about connection.

Real progress does not come from forcing behaviors. It comes from building trust, clarity, and communication. Just like with kids, dogs learn best when they feel safe, understood, and supported. When the relationship is strong, the behaviors follow.

Connection is what turns training into teamwork. It is what helps your dog choose you, even when distractions are loud and life gets busy. It is what creates confidence instead of compliance. Train the bond first. Everything else becomes much easier after that.

01/13/2026

Doodlin’ around at the best car wash in town Delta Sonic Car Wash

01/12/2026

Take our Dog Training Quiz and test your knowledge!

Here’s how it works:
• Choose your level: 10 questions for beginners or 20 for advanced
• Get helpful tips as you go, not just at the end
• When you’re done, you’ll get personalized results with custom advice and training tips tailored to you and your dog

Start the quiz here 👉

Test your dog training instincts with our free interactive quiz. 20 real-world scenarios covering leash skills, reactivity, puppy biting, and house rules.

01/11/2026

Josie was with us for a 3-week board & train as she works toward becoming a service dog. It’s a long process that takes structure, repetition, and lots of real-world practice but watching her focus and confidence grow was worth every minute.

Sessions like this at Home Depot help both dogs learn to stay calm, collected, and engaged around everyday distractions. Training in public places is truly a game changer for service-dog prospects and family companions alike. Structured socialization and the room to manuever is clutch.

Read more about why we train in real-world environments here:
https://trainingthatlasts.com/dog-training/training-in-public-places-is-a-game-changer/
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12/31/2025

BOARD & TRAINING THAT RESETS THE WHOLE PICTURE

This board and training is about structure, consistency, and daily training that changes how your dog shows up in the real world.

While your dog stays with us, we focus on obedience, leash manners, calm behavior, and clear communication, all built through positive reinforcement and relationship-based training. The goal is a dog that’s easier to live with, not just better in a training session.

Limited-Time Board & Train Bonus
Board & Trains booked for January, or February include extra training days at no charge.

• 2-Week Program - Get 2 Extra Days
• 3-Week Program - Get 3 Extra Days
For First-time Board & Training

Your dog gets daily structure and when they come home, things finally feel manageable while you continue working with them to continue progressing.

12/31/2025

Ever notice how your dog's ears perk up at certain words? That's the power of clear communication. Here's something simple you can do TODAY: Pick one word, let's say "look" – and practice it for just 5-10 minutes. When your dog naturally looks at you, mark that moment with a reward. Within days, your dog learns to check in with you intentionally.

Why does this matter? Because a dog that looks to you for guidance is a dog that's calm, confident, and connected to you. This is about building that mutual trust. This is what we mean by "Redefining Relationships", teaching your dog that you're their guide and their friend at the same time.

📞 Questions? Text us at 630-303-3545. We're here to help!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all you dog lovers out there!

Give your pups some extra love on this very special day from all of us at 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?