Sniffing For A New Home

The slogan on his ChicagoDogPads site reads, “Real Estate Is My Business; Dogs Are My Passion” so you would expect that, among all his other dog resources, people would be able to find homes that allow dogs.  But now Roger Lautt has taken his passion a step farther, and turned his latest endeavor, Chicago Dog [...] Read more »

Chicago’s Newest Dog Park

A great group of people calling themselves the Logan Square Dog Park Committee has taken on the challenge of organizing and fund raising to complete the dream of our own Dog Park. Our Alderman Colon and the dog enthusiasts in the community appear willing and able to make this happen. Several fundraisers have already taken [...] Read more »

Dr. Jewell Chicagoland Veterenarian Worth Visiting

Finding the right vet in Chicago can be a challenge. One visit to the offices of Dr. Jewell and you will know that you have made the right decision. This facility is one of the cleanest veterinarian offices I have visited.  The staff is very friendly and helpful, they greet my dogs with some love [...] Read more »

Life’s Ruff

LIFE’S RUFF 2011 IS A GAME SHOW THAT’S GONE TO THE DOGS! Opening August 10TH, a show about dogs, people and the games they play Chicago, IL – What happens when you take 12 formerly homeless dogs that have been adopted by humans who saw the pups’ potential when no one else did? You get [...] Read more »

Canine Carnival in Logan Square

Please join us with your dog on Sunday, June 26th in Logan Square at our Canine Carnival on  Logan boulevard between Mozart and Francisco from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm We will have FUNdamental trick training, scent discrimination demos, and Certified Professional Dog Trainers on hand to answer your training and behavior questions. There will [...] Read more »

Proving Your (Dog Tenant) Suitability For Chicago Condos

It’s just not fair! I’m sure you heard that from other dog owners or maybe you’ve said it yourself when you’ve been trying to find an apartment or condo that allows dogs. You know that your Fido is perfect, but how do you convince a prospective landlord or building management company that you and your [...] Read more »

Assessing Dogs as Chicago Condo Neighbors

In his Poem, Mending Fences, Robert Frost says. “Good fences make good neighbors”, but in Chicago condo buildings we need a more practical way for a landlord or management company to predict what kind of neighbor a prospective tenant will be, especially when that person has a dog or two in his family! There are [...] Read more »

Two Dogs Fight To The Finish

Huskies vs. Bulldogs   Tonight an older dog will be fighting a younger dog in a sanctioned dog fight.  This will be a Huskie fighting a Bulldog and you can watch the entire fight on Channel 2 or just listen at WMVP 1000 if you can’t watch.  The older dog is Coach Jim Calhoun (The [...] Read more »

The Nose Knows – New Classes

ChicagoDogPads.com is offering this fun eight week 60 minute class for only $160. Visit www.ChicagoDogNose.com for all the details   The Latest in Urban Dog Sports You will learn how your dog’s nose knows, scent discrimination, and advanced scent games. Nose games improve the dog-handler bond, and   is   great   sport   for   older   dogs,   very   young [...] Read more »

Irish Eyes Event to Stop Dog Fighting in Chicago

Have a good time and help put an end to dog fighting in Chicago. If you have time next Thursday night and feel like having some fun and helping out Pit Bulls please come.  All tips to bar tenders, proceeds from the raffle, and proceeds from signature drinks will go to the program 100%.  None [...] Read more »

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