Life of Riley Dog Training

10/01/2026

This breaks my heart! Look how he sits by the door and whines after I leave. I don't know who will miss who the most. This 4-month-old rottweiler puppy has stolen my heart! ❤️

09/11/2026

Today let us also remember the canines that served on 9/11. This boy lost his handler when the Twin Towers collapsed. K9 Tomi was one of 2 dogs that survived after forging in to rescue people. The traumatic side effects left him unable to serve any longer. A very kind and generous S&R handler in Los Angeles took him in and helped rehabilitate Tomi so he could continue his work. I was lucky to have Tomi in my classes as part of his rehabilitation. He was the kindest, gentlest dog I’ve ever met. RIP Tomi. We will never forget.

08/18/2026

Back to School time! Destruction time! Behavior Modification time!
Ever thought about how your dog perceives the world when kids go back to school at the end of a fun-filled summer? College students leave, teens and littles are gone all day leaving Rover alone and bored. Behavioral changes - unwanted ones - frequently emerge this time of year. Your dog isn't a bad dog if he suddenly howls and barks when home alone. He isn't thinking: "I'll show you! Imma raid the trash"!
Dogs don't have guilt (lucky ducks), or vengeance. That's why they don't need lawyers (no offense to lawyers)! They need help. Call me! We'll set up a consultation and get things back on track! 219 241 4152

08/15/2026

Day #5 of no power. ….how do you spell relief for your husky with 90% humidity? I finally cracked the code! Turn the A/C on high and let the car run! He’s been snoozing in the backseat for over an hour after a restless night.

08/15/2026

Day #5 of no power…. How do you spell relief for your husky?

How do you keep a husky cool with 90% humidity and no power? This is Day #5 and I finally broke the code. Turn the A/C on high and let the car run! He’s been comfortably snoozing in the backseat for over an hour after a restless night. 

08/15/2026

How do you keep a husky cool with 90% humidity and no power? This is Day #5 and I finally broke the code. Turn the A/C on high and let the car run! He’s been comfortably snoozing in the backseat for over an hour after a restless night. 

08/10/2026

This little puppy, who looks like a nice plump juicy white bunny to a hawk, was saved by the emergency recall he learned when I trained him! Emergency recalls may well be my favorite thing to teach because it literally saves lives. That hawk might have circled and come back for the little white bundle had the pup not been taught to run to his owner when he was called! See for yourself. 😍

08/05/2026

Who wants a FREE week (5 days) of dog training in their own home… 🐾
in exchange for some branch and tree clean up from last weeks’ storms? 🪾🪾🪾It’s a bigger job than I am capable, nor do I have the equipment, but I’m an incredible dog trainer! And it’s worth a good barter!
This is limited to Porter County residents. Please DM me only if you are interested.

07/29/2026

With the wild weather this past week I sure hope you and all your dogs were able to handle the unease. Especially those that are afraid of t’storms. Enjoy the nice cool weather with them to reassure things are back to normal. They’ll appreciate it!

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