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Canine Life Center

 4501 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
  (773) 942-6445
Open Today Until 6:00 pm
In-Store Pickup, Curbside Pickup, Local Delivery, Same Day Delivery, No Contact Delivery Available

Training and Fitness Center

 5400 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
  (773) 961-8880
Open Today Until 8:30 pm

What to Bring to Training Classes

How to prepare for your awesome & FUN classes at Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center:

  • Bring a variety of very yummy, small-sized treats (the size of a green pea). You may try mixing the treats with your dog’s meal if you’re concerned about over-feeding, but not all dogs will train for kibble outside the house.

  • Consider using a treat pouch – it’s easy to forget you have treats in your pocket. We have treat pouches for sale at Urban Pooch Training & Fitness Center.

  • In addition to training treats, you’ll also need a calming treat. This can be anything that will get your dog chewing or licking, such as a stuffed Kong, Lickimat, or bully stick.

  • Bring motivational toys that don’t make noise and that won’t roll away.

  • Please, no choke or electronic collars. Flat collars, martingale collars, and many styles of harness can all be appropriate, depending on the dog. If our trainers think a different piece of equipment will help you or your dog, we'll let you know. Don't forget ID tags!

  • Use a simple 6-foot leather or cloth leash. Chain and thick rope leashes are not recommended. Retractable leashes are not allowed. It's best to remove any keys, poop bags, or other items you may have clipped to the handle.

  • As always and everywhere, Please bring poop bags!

  • Wear your play attire to class – comfortable clothes, closed-toe and rubber-soled shoes

  • The Red Bandana Program

Red bandanas will be worn by dogs who need a little space. They may be uneasy around other dogs, or shy of people, or become overstimulated easily. Please offer space when you see a dog wearing a red bandana.



What Our Customers Say

Kristi Johnson
2024-10-30

We have been taking our pup here for a couple months. She is going through the levels program and have found it wonderful. The flexibility of different days, different trainers styles, and more than once a week has allowed her to learn so much more quickly that I experienced with my previous dog with once a week classes. I've enjoyed every single one of the trainers and they are very kind. The store also has a great selection!

Paul Rogus
2024-10-17

Best in the business for everything canines! Dan and Ed truly speak their passion for animals through their wonderful and professional staff. If you have a pooch in Chicago, check them out for daycare, boarding, grooming, retail, and more! 5/5 recommend!

Florencia Rullo
2024-10-04

They’re just the best and we love everyone at Urban Pooch. The love they have for dogs and their patience… I cannot express how lucky we feel to have found Urban Pooch!

ana mcnamara
2024-09-21

I took my puppy there for puppy fundamentals Class.. I was impressed with the attentiveness, professionalism,and cleanliness of the facility. They have good adult trainers..not kids. It is professionally run and I intend on taking another class there with my Pup. Great job!!

Nora Cowlin
2024-09-18

We loved Reactive Dog 1 with Pamela and Coco and would highly recommend it. Our only regret is not taking this class sooner! We've seen a huge improvement in our dog's reactivity on walks- it's amazing how much of a difference the 6 weeks have made. Our dog seems happier and more confident on walks as well now that she has a better coping mechanism for when she sees another dog. I would say that our dog's reactivity is a 3-4 down from a 9-10, which has been a larger improvement than we thought possible! I cannot recommend this class enough to anyone with a reactive dog.

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