Training That Lasts

04/29/2026

We are ON for today, so make sure to grab your ticket! 🐾

Join Tyler this evening from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM for our Wednesday Group Pack Walk in Oswego! We'll be starting right at Paws on Main St.

If your dog needs help with leash manners, impulse control, or staying focused around other dogs and people, this guided pack walk is exactly what you need. It's time to take that training out into the real world and make it "click" outside the house!

(Friendly reminder: This event is free for current clients who have completed a Behavioral Consultation).

Grab your tickets and see the full details here: https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/wednesday-group-pack-walks-april-29th/

Can't wait to see you and your pups there! 👇🐾

April 29th, 2026 | 5:15 PM – 6:30 PMStarting Location: Paws on Main St, Oswego

04/26/2026

Ticks are tiny, but they can cause big problems for dogs.

Natural tick prevention is not about one magic spray or supplement. It is about smart habits done consistently, checking your dog after walks, keeping the yard cleaned up, using safer natural options when appropriate, and knowing when to talk to your vet.

We put together a simple guide on natural tick prevention for dogs, including what to watch for, what may help, and where to be careful.

Read it here:
https://trainingthatlasts.com/dog-training/natural-tick-prevention-for-dogs/

A healthier dog starts with the little things you do every day.

Discover natural ways to protect your dog from ticks without harsh chemicals. From grooming routines to yard maintenance and safe topicals.

04/25/2026

Join us for Group Training at Fox Republic Brewing on Saturday, April 25th from 9:30–11:00 AM.

We’ll work on leash manners, engagement, obedience around distractions, and teaching your dog how to stay connected around people, dogs, and movement. This is not a free-for-all. It’s structured work for dogs and owners who need clear communication, better follow-through, and practical reps that carry over into everyday life.

Location: Starts at Fox Republic Brewing, 101 W Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL - Goes down to Bicentennial Riverfront Park.

Get Your Ticket Here: https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/yorkville-group-training-april-25th/

04/24/2026

Rivers and Oscar dropping the hottest album of 2026, Train On ’Em.

Oscars the unpredictable feature artist who ignored the dress code, shows up late, and acts like the rules don’t apply to him even though he’s the reason for the rules. Rivers is just happy to be here but quick to throw paws.

Bangers include:

Off Leash and On One
This a Sniff Up
Treat Dealer
We Outside, Fur Real
Eat Dat Raw

Oscar is still holding up contract talks over grooming conditions and snack royalties but their manager Tyler assures us it’s on schedule so that means it’s not dropping until 2027 but it’ll still be on time to him.

04/22/2026

Wednesday Group Pack Walk Tonight and Every Wednesday Starting At Paws On Main St in Oswego from 5:15pm-6:30pm, hosted by Tyler The Trainer! Get your ticket at TrainingThatLasts.com/events

04/22/2026

Our Wednesday is happening tonight from 5:15 PM–6:30 PM starting at Paws On Main Oswego!

Tickets at TrainingThatLasts.com/events

04/22/2026

Our Wednesday is happening tonight from 5:15 PM–6:30 PM starting at Paws on Main in Oswego.

This is a structured walk with purpose. We’ll naturally work on leash manners, engagement, impulse control, and teaching dogs to move through distractions with more focus and accountability.

It is free but you will still need to sign up and get your ticket at https://trainingthatlasts.com/event/wednesday-group-pack-walks-april-22nd/

If walks have felt chaotic, disconnected, or frustrating lately, this is a good chance to put in productive reps with guidance from a professional dog trainer.

Bring a lead or flat collar, high-value treats, and water. Free for current clients who have completed a Behavioral Consultation.

For this weekends group training, go to TrainingThatLasts.com/events

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 ☺️💙🐾