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Do Better Training, 2312 W Main Street, Saint Charles, IL (2026)

06/01/2026

🎓🐾 LOOK AT OUR BOY GO!!! 🐾🎓

Robin recently graduated from classes with our friends at ADOPT Training for A Sound Beginning and we are SO unbelievably proud of him 💙✨

This goofy little gremlin has been working hard on confidence, focus, learning around distractions, and navigating the world with more comfort and joy — and seeing him out there thriving makes our hearts explode a little 🥹💛

One of the biggest things we believe at Do Better Training is that learning never stops. Even as trainers, we LOVE getting out into the community, learning from other amazing professionals, and giving our dogs opportunities to practice their skills in new environments with new people and dogs 🐶🌎

Robin has grown so much through these experiences and honestly… we think he knows he’s cute and talented now 😎✨

Huge thank you to our friends at ADOPT Training for A Sound Beginning for creating such supportive, thoughtful, humane classes. We are incredibly lucky to have such wonderful trainers and educators in our community 💕

Way to go, Robin!!! We are endlessly proud of you 🎉🐾

05/30/2026

✨ Sometimes training looks like formal sessions… and sometimes it looks like a field trip to Wet Nose for snacks, social time, and practicing real-life skills! 🐾💙🌈

Domino joined us for an adventure at Geneva Commons and, as always, everyone at Wet Nose was AMAZING. 🛍️✨ Every employee made sure to stop by and say hello to Dom — and honestly… we think he’s ready to move in there permanently. 😂🏡🐶

During his outing, Dom also met a wonderful new friend who generously treated him to a popsicle and let us tell you… it was VERY enthusiastically enjoyed. 🍭🐾😋

But the best part?
Domino was an absolute ⭐ ROCKSTAR ⭐ the entire trip.

He saw:
🐕 Other dogs
👧 Kids
🛒 Busy stores
👋 Lots of new people
🎉 Tons of exciting distractions

…and he handled it all BEAUTIFULLY. 💫 He stayed engaged with Dr. Andy, greeted people politely, and showed everyone just how sweet, thoughtful, and adaptable he truly is. 🖤

This boy has worked SO hard and continues to shine every chance he gets. Now all he needs is a family to finally give him the forever home he deserves. 🏡✨

Domino is available for adoption through ADOPT Pet Shelter 🐾

05/29/2026

Handicapping is an important part of healthy dog play and social communication. 🐾

Handicapping is when a dog intentionally adjusts their play style to make interactions feel safer, easier, and more inviting for another dog. It is a HUGE part of appropriate social behavior and something we love seeing in well-socialized dogs.

For dogs like Knoxx — who is an absolutely enormous Great Dane — that skill becomes especially important. Even though Knoxx is one of the gentlest, friendliest boys around, his size alone can feel intimidating to smaller or more cautious dogs. So what does he do? He changes his behavior to help other dogs feel comfortable engaging with him. 💜

Instead of towering over other dogs or charging into play, Knoxx often:
✨ Lowers his body to the ground
✨ Curves and softens his movements
✨ Makes himself look smaller and less threatening
✨ Uses gentle play solicitation behaviors
✨ Pauses and waits for consent from the other dog

And honestly? He’s beautiful to watch.

These moments matter because good social skills in dogs are not about being the loudest, fastest, or most playful dog in the room. They’re about communication, flexibility, consent, and the ability to adjust based on the comfort level of your social partner.

Dogs who handicap themselves are showing us that they are paying attention. They are listening. They are actively trying to make play feel good for everyone involved. 🐶✨

Knoxx is such a wonderful example of how thoughtful and socially intelligent dogs can be. Big guy, tiny play style. 💕

05/27/2026

We are so excited to support our friends at ADOPT Pet Shelter and their amazing *Makin’ Strides for Strays* event! 🐾💜

This cause is incredibly close to our hearts — not just because of the lifesaving work ADOPT does every single day, but because dogs like Robin exist because people cared enough to give them a chance. Watching Robin grow, learn, feel safe, and truly start thriving has been such a powerful reminder of why this work matters so much. 🥹

We’re also continuing our *Running for Robin* fundraiser to help support the animals and humans at ADOPT who work tirelessly for dogs who need a little extra understanding, patience, and compassion. Every donation helps. Every share helps. Every bit of support matters. 💜

If you’d like to donate to Running for Robin:
[http://bit.ly/4c5M2XD](http://bit.ly/4c5M2XD)

05/22/2026

Robin was supposed to be Domino’s mentor on their forest preserve adventure. 🍃🐾

Instead… he chose chaos. 😅

There were zoomies. There was splashing. There was “absolutely not staying on task right now” energy. And honestly? That’s okay.

Because learning was still happening.

When we first met Robin, forest preserve walks felt overwhelming for him. He stayed glued close, worried about the environment, unsure about what was coming next. Domino’s story is different — for him, so much of this is simply brand new. New smells. New sights. New freedom. New opportunities to just *be a dog*.

And sometimes growth looks less like perfect obedience and more like joyful exploration. 💜

As long as we keep experiences safe, positive, and supportive, even the chaotic moments matter. Confidence builds. Curiosity grows. Resilience develops. Learning doesn’t only happen during structured training sessions — it happens during play, movement, exploration, and shared experiences too.

And after the silliness? The boys settled beautifully. They practiced functional skills, checked in, decompressed, and enjoyed the rest of their adventure together. 🐕🌲

There’s a time for focus.
There’s a time for calm.
And there should absolutely be time for joy, play, and a little harmless chaos too.

Because learning should feel good. ✨

Domino is currently available for adoption through ADOPT Pet Shelter — and we think he’d make an incredible adventure buddy for a very lucky human. 💚

And if you’ve been following Robin’s journey, this is exactly why we’re participating in the Making Strides for Strays event and fundraising for ADOPT through our “Running for Robin” campaign. Dogs like Robin — dogs who need a little extra support, patience, understanding, and compassion — deserve organizations willing to stand beside them until the right home comes along.

If you’d like to support ADOPT and the incredible work they do, you can donate here:
https://runsignup.com/runninforrobin

05/20/2026

🌟 We’re so excited to be part of this year’s Makin’ Strides for Strays event with our friends at A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter! 🌟

Join us on Sunday, June 7th at Phillips Park in Aurora for a day full of adoptable pets, local vendors, music, food trucks, and community — all supporting animals in need. 🐾💜

This event is especially meaningful to us because we’re also participating in our Running for Robin fundraiser. Robin is living proof of what happens when shelters are willing to go the extra mile for dogs who need a little more support, a little more patience, and a lot more compassion. ADOPT believed in him every step of the way — and now we want to give back to help them continue doing that for so many other animals. 🐶✨

If you’d like to support our fundraiser, donations can be made here:
🔗 http://bit.ly/4c5M2XD

We hope to see you there! Stop by our booth, say hi, and celebrate the incredible work being done for animals in our community. 💕🐾

05/18/2026

💦🌲 Domino’s official review of the forest preserve:
10/10. Excellent splashing opportunities. Excellent sniffing. Excellent adventure buddy potential. 🌿🐾

This handsome guy had an absolute BLAST exploring the trails, playing in the creek, and living his very best “water dog” life with Robin this weekend. 💚

Domino is the kind of dog who makes every outing more fun. He’s curious, social, affectionate, and always ready for the next adventure — whether that’s hiking trails, exploring new places, or just hanging out with his people. 🥹

And honestly? Watching him discover the creek may have been the highlight of our day. 😂💦

Domino is currently looking for his forever home through ADOPT Pet Shelter and we truly cannot believe this sweet boy is still waiting. If you’re looking for an active best friend to share your adventures with, Domino might just be your guy. 🐶✨

Learn more about Domino and the amazing work ADOPT does here:
[ADOPT Pet Shelter](https://www.adoptpetshelter.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

05/17/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💜

And this month, we especially want to acknowledge something that so many people in animal care quietly carry every single day: compassion fatigue.

The grief.
The guilt.
The impossible decisions.
The feeling that no matter how much you give, there is always more needed.

Before Do Better Training, both Dr. Andy and Sam spent years working in shelters and rescue. And while that work is beautiful and meaningful, it can also be heartbreaking in ways that are difficult to explain unless you’ve lived it.

To our friends at A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter and to every shelter worker, rescue volunteer, foster, veterinary professional, trainer, kennel attendant, and advocate:

We see your compassion.
We see your strength.
We see your exhaustion, too.

We see the people staying late.
The people crying in their cars.
The people loving animals with their entire hearts anyway.

This work asks people to carry so much. And caring deeply is not weakness — it is evidence of how much love exists in this field.

Please remember:
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to have boundaries.
You are allowed to protect your own heart while still caring for others.

And to the people doing this work every day:
Thank you.
The animals know.
And so do we. 💜

05/16/2026

Somebody please explain to us how this boy is still waiting for a home 😭❤️

Domino spent the evening at an adoption event at Prairie Cannabis and absolutely crushed it. ✨

🐾 Polite with the other dogs
🐾 Happy to greet everyone who stopped by
🐾 Offered his belly for pets like the charming little ham he is
🐾 Took all the attention in stride and showed off what an incredible companion he is

Domino is the kind of dog who makes adventures more fun, quiet moments sweeter, and every outing a little brighter. He’s social, affectionate, curious, and genuinely SUCH a good dog. ❤️

We honestly can’t believe he’s still looking for his people. If you’ve been thinking about adding a dog to your family, go check out ADOPT Pet Shelter and learn more about Domino — because this boy deserves the very best home. 🏡✨

05/15/2026

Forest zoomies, muddy paws, happy tails, and two very good boys. 🌲🐾✨

Robin and Domino spent the day exploring the woods together and it was basically the perfect adventure. Watching Robin continue to come out of his shell and enjoy life more and more has been incredible to see. And Domino? Total superstar. 💫

This boy is fun, social, adventurous, sweet, and always ready to say yes to the next adventure. Whether he’s hiking trails, making dog friends, or hanging out with his people, Domino just fits right in wherever he goes. 🖤

We seriously can’t believe this awesome guy is still looking for a home. Huge thank you to A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter for trusting us with him while he waits for his perfect family. 🐶

Thinking about adding a dog to your home? Come meet Domino tonight at Prairie Cannabis in Naperville with Sam! 🎉🐾

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