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Image of blog post Pooch of the Week: AUDREY

Pooch of the Week: AUDREY

Our Pooch of the Week is AUDREY! As told to us by Matt – who works on Front Desk and Retail: 

Whoever said no lady has ever looked good with a...

Image of blog post AppleFest 4th Annual Fall Harvest Pooch Costume Contest and Parade

AppleFest 4th Annual Fall Harvest Pooch Costume Contest and Parade

What an incredible morning it was at AppleFest this year. 

We had a very large crowd and so many creative pooches and parents that dressed up to entertain all the kids...

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Urban Pooch Howl-O-Ween Party and Costume Contest

You’re invited to the 2014 Urban Pooch Howl-O-Ween Party and Costume Contest on Thursday, October 23rd! 

The party starts at 7 pm, and the costume contest at 8 pm. 

FUN PRIZES awarded...

Image of blog post NEW Training Classes START Sept. 7th + Labor Day

NEW Training Classes START Sept. 7th + Labor Day

I wanted to wish everyone a Very Happy Holiday – I hope you’re enjoying time with your friends and family. 

I’m giving my Urban Pooch peeps some time off to spend...

Image of blog post Calming Your Dog’s Anxiety during Air and Water Show

Calming Your Dog’s Anxiety during Air and Water Show

This weekend is Chicago’s annual “Air & Water Show” along the lakefront. 

The Blue Angels who were absent from last year’s show will be back this year.   These jets create sudden...

Image of blog post Pooch of the Week: LANCE

Pooch of the Week: LANCE

Let’s hear it for LANCE! 

LANCE was adopted in February of 2013 and came to Urban Pooch one month later. From the very first day, we all could tell that he...

Image of blog post Pooch(es) Of The Week – Day Z & Obi

Pooch(es) Of The Week – Day Z & Obi

DAY Z & OBI are our Pooches of the Week! They are the best of friends and have an incredible bond with each other that is just precious. 

DAY Z is...

Image of blog post Urban Pooch voted best doggie day care in Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2014

Urban Pooch voted best doggie day care in Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2014

Thank you to all our customers who voted us the best doggie day care in Chicago in the the Reader’s 2014 Best of poll! We love you all! 


  

Image of blog post Wine Stroll – Lincoln Square – Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce

Wine Stroll – Lincoln Square – Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce

A most wonderful and fun time – mix wine with love from pooches and everyone is bound to have a spectacular time. 

While drinking wine and meeting others, most folks watch...

Image of blog post 3rd Thursdays in Lincoln Square

3rd Thursdays in Lincoln Square

The hottest summer day in Lincoln Square is now better than ever! This Summer the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back “3rd Thursdays,” a day...

Image of blog post Kids In The Square – Lincoln Square

Kids In The Square – Lincoln Square

Our Head Trainer, Tilman Colbert-Jones, taught young children how to safely approach a strange dog on the street.

  

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Ravenswood ArtWalk

Urban Pooch is a proud sponsor of the annual Ravenswood Artwalk. We feature talented artists inside our facility. 

We’re proud to provide the city’s largest team of differentiated, award-winning trainers, who can solve any behavior issue.