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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 Chicago Pet Parents Are Saying

We love all of our customers from Chicago local areas near us including Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Uptown, Andersonville, West Ridge, Albany Park, Irving Park, North Center, Boystown, and more! 
Celia Weyher
2024-08-23

Our pup loves going to daycare here! Pictured is a very sleepy Harley post playtime at Urban Pooch.

Tyler Alexander
2024-08-10

The only place I trust to bring my dog!

Helene Goncalves
2024-07-28

(Translated by Google) The best. The best food for my dog. I just wish they would hire staff in Spanish, so that they can give me better recommendations when I go, they are losing money that they can get from the Latin public. If they make recommendations to me, the more I buy, the more I spend and the more they earn. And my little dog will be better taken care of too. (Original) Lo mejor. La mejor comida para mi perro. Solo quisiera que contrataran personal en español, para que puedan darme mejores recomendaciones al momento de ir, están perdiendo un dinero que pueden sacarle al público latino. Si me hacen recomendaciones, más compro, mas gasto y más ganan ellos. Y mi perrito estará mejor cuidado también.

Florencia Rullo
2024-07-22

We love our friends at Urban Pooch!! Lester has the best time at daycare. Recently he spent his first night and came back home happy and tired, which is all I need for my bull terrier! Thank you, Urban Pooch friends!

Leah Bence
2024-06-23

Have a dog that thrives on social interactions? Going to daycare at Urban Pooch is a must! The staff are incredible: so friendly and knowledgeable and I completely trust them to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Love that they require the canine flu vaccine on top of standard vaccinations so I have peace of mind that Gus isn't at risk. Being able to board him in the same familiar environment that he knows and loves has been such a bonus and I love their curated selection of treats, toys and grooming essentials. This is a neighborhood gem and worth every penny for the convenience and welcoming atmosphere! (Don't forget to check out their training classes at their other location too!)

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