Golden Companion invites you to join us at the Carol Stream Park District's 2nd Annual Dog Festival. Stop buy to pick up coupons for FREE & discounted training services. We will also be giving out some great raffle prizes so be sure to sign up!
And don’t forget to grab a tasty treat for your pup from the biscuit bin!

Have dog training questions? Stop by my booth and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your dog or training classes. New group classes are starting soon so if you sign up at my booth, you will receive $5.00 off the enrollment fee!

I will have Wrigley my lovable demo dog with me so stop by to
have him preform a trick or two.

Other activities include:

• Micro Chipping Workshop
• Dog Frisbee Demo
• 3k Dog Walk
• Canine Good Citizen Tests
• Pawfect Project
• Service Dog Demo

• Training Clinics
• Off-leash Dog Area
• Fido Shopping Mall
• Grooming & Dog Services
• Contests & Prizes

• Dog Agility & Flyball
• Canine Carnival
• Kids Tent
• Pet Oasis & Splash Zone
• Pup Spa

Polite Greetings

Jumping is a common thing that most dog like to do when they greet someone. However, there is an alternative to this. Teach your dog to sit! The important thing to remember is that your dog will receive no attention and affection until all 4 paws are on the floor. Having your dog sit for greetings teaches them an alternate behavior to jumping. They can't jump if they are sitting!

Here's how you can practice it. With your dog on a leash, and a patient, understanding guest at hand, ask your pup to sit. Have your guest approach your dog. If your dog stands or tries to jump, have the person turn around, cross their arms and ignore him. Have them be very boring. Once your dog is calm and sitting again, try again. You will need to instruct all your guests to ask your dog to sit. Have biscuits ready to hand to your guests. Guests must resist the temptation to pet, look at or push down the jumping canine. Remember, unless the dog sits, the attention goes away!