Two Paws Up Dog Training, Inc

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

❄️🐶 Don’t let winter slow your puppy down! 🐶❄️
Our Puppy Foundations program is rolling into a new session, and it's the perfect way to keep your pup learning, socializing, and growing — even when it’s chilly outside.

Warm classroom ✔️
Happy puppies ✔️
Skills that last well beyond winter ✔️

📅 Upcoming Start Dates:
✨ Thurs 12/4 — 9:00 AM
✨ Tues 12/9 — 11:00 AM
✨ Tues 1/7 — 7:00 PM

In class, we focus on:
🧠 Confidence & curiosity
👋 Positive socialization
🎯 Early manners & engagement
💛 Calm thinking + settling skills
🎉 Building a great foundation for life

Let’s make winter a season of growth, connection & wiggly puppy joy.
Spots are limited — sign up on our website today!

Because your dog deserves the best education. 🐾

11/06/2025

🐾 Find Your Perfect Fit This November & December! 🐶✨

From brand new puppies to seasoned pups brushing up on skills, there's something for everyone in our upcoming training schedule!

Whether you're looking to build strong foundations, work on specific skills, or explore something totally new—we’ve got a class for that. 🎓💪

📅 Check out the class lineup in the images below
🎄 And don’t forget—December classes are live too, so you can plan ahead before the holiday craziness kicks in!

🚨 Spots go fast—grab yours now and set your dog up for success.

📞 847-235-2263 | 💻 www.twopaws-up.com

10/29/2025

🎃👃 Sniff, Search & Spook—It’s Halloween Nose Work Night! 👻🐾

Get your pup ready for a spooky good time at our Pop-Up Nose Work Halloween Event happening THIS FRIDAY, 10/31 from 5:30–7:00 PM!

Your dog will love this scent-filled Halloween adventure—featuring creepy containers, spooky surprises, and treats (no tricks)! It’s the perfect enrichment event to celebrate the season while building confidence and having fun.

🕸️ Great for dogs on odor or paired hides ONLY.
Spots are limited—sign up before they vanish like ghosts!
🎃 Costumes welcome (and encouraged).

📍 Two Paws Up Dog Training
🗓️ Friday, October 31
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🔗 Sign up here: Link in comments

10/13/2025

🎃 Last Chance to Join Our Next round of Tuesday Foundations Classes! 🐾

Start your pup's training journey next Tuesday 10/21 with our positive reinforcement-based Foundations series — but act fast! These classes are nearly full and perfect for helping your dog gain the real-life skills they need to thrive. 🧡

🧠✨ Here’s what’s still open:

🐾 Adolescent Foundations – 10/21 at 9:00am
Only 1 spot left!
For dogs 5 months to 9 months — this class tackles impulse control, leash manners, polite greetings, and focus through the chaos of adolescence.

🐶 Life Skills Foundations – 10/21 at 10:30am
Just a few spots left!
For dogs over 9 months — ideal for newly adopted adults or pups ready to level up! We focus on real-world obedience, leash walking, settling, and general manners.

🐶 Puppy Foundations – 10/21 at 12:00pm
A few seats open!
For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months — build your relationship, teach focus, confidence, polite behavior, and all the essentials to raise a well-rounded pup.

🎓 Our Foundations classes are more than obedience — they’re your first step toward a well-mannered, confident companion.

📲 Sign up now before they’re gone! Visit our website or message us for help picking the right class.

10/01/2025

💡 Want to know more about our Drop-Off Programs? 💡
Because your dog deserves the best education. 🐾

At our Day Training Academy, there’s a place for every dog — no matter their age, stage, or needs!

✨ Here’s what we offer:

🐶 Puppy Program (2 weeks): The perfect start for little learners.

🐾 Tweens Program (2 weeks): Help your adolescent pup through the “teen” stage.

🐕 Adult Program (2+ weeks): Flexible for adult dogs — whether it’s a short jump-start or ongoing training.

🎓 Continuing Ed: For graduates ready to brush up on manners or elevate their skills — pick the days that fit YOUR schedule!

🎉 Train to Play (2 weeks): One week of training play skills + one week practicing them.

🐾 Play Group Drop-Off: For dogs who’ve completed Train to Play and been cleared — a day full of fun with friends while still reinforcing manners.

💡 Reactive Rovers: For dogs who need patience, distance, and extra support around triggers.

👉 The only requirement is that your dog is crate trained. If you’re not sure, we offer evaluation days to help get you started.

📞 Call us today for more info or to sign up!
🌐 All program details are on our website: https://twopaws-up.com/services/drop-off-training/

🐾 Training, play, confidence, manners — we’ve got it ALL at the Day Training Academy!

09/30/2025

🎉 WINTER CAMP ENROLLMENT OPENS TOMORROW! 🎉

We’re skipping the holiday break this year and doing something way more exciting…
🐾 Winter Camp is coming to Two Paws Up! ❄️

➡️ If you already submitted your application, you’re all set—no need to do anything else right now! You’ll be getting an email soon confirming your pup’s enrollment.

But if you haven’t signed up yet… 👀
📣 Now is the time to act! Spots will go fast and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

📅 Camp Dates:
Dec 22–24, Dec 26, Dec 29–31, & Jan 2
🕘 Drop-off: 8:30 AM | Pick-up: 2:30 PM
🎒 Camp gear included
🐶 Themed training & enrichment days
💌 Daily report cards
🎓 Graduation goodies

🎯 All-inclusive. All fun. All holiday season long.

🌐 Visit our website to fill out the application form and reserve your spot!
💬 Drop a ❄️ below if you're excited or have questions!

09/29/2025

🎃✨ October is bursting with training opportunities at Two Paws Up! 🐶🍂

From brand-new Foundations courses to specialty favorites like Nose Work and Shy & Fearful, plus Life Skills Levels 1–4 and practice drop-ins—we’ve got something for every pup this fall! 🍁

🐾 Whether you're just starting out or leveling up your dog's education, this month’s schedule is packed with pawsome options you won’t want to miss!

👀 Check out the full class schedule in the image or visit our website to find your next adventure! Classes fill fast—don’t wait!

🧡 Because your dog deserves the best education.

09/29/2025

🐾🍂 Fall Allergies & Sick-Season Reminder 🍂🐾

Just like us, our pups can feel the effects of allergy and germ season! 🤧🐶
If your dog is:
✔️ Coughing or sneezing
✔️ Has watery eyes or nasal discharge
✔️ Seems a little “off” or under the weather

👉 Please keep them home, let them rest, and reach out to your veterinarian.
Sometimes it’s just seasonal allergies, but it could also be something more serious—like kennel cough—so it’s always best to play it safe.

💧 Rest, hydration, and TLC go a long way in helping your pup feel better.
Thank you for helping us keep all of our dogs and families healthy this fall season! 🍁💛

09/19/2025

Curious what Winter Camp actually looks like?

🎯 It’s like kid's camp but for dogs — filled with indoor enrichment, skill-building, and FUN!

Each day your dog will experience:
🐕‍🦺 Training games to refresh manners & skills
🧠 Enrichment to boost brain power
🎁 Winter-themed activities like Sniffari Day, Toy Trade Tuesday & Cabin Manners
🎒 Plus, they’ll get exclusive Winter Camp gear with enrollment!

📅 Set schedule: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
🕓 No late pickup available
💲 Pricing: $800
📍 Held at Two Paws Up, Waukegan

📬 DM us “CAMP READY” or drop a ❄️ if you want to be notified when enrollment opens in October!

09/17/2025

🌟🐾 New Class Alert: Life Skills—Mixed Level Thursdays!

Ever wonder what the more advanced teams are working on? Or wish your dog could stay sharp and focused around a variety of other dogs and skill levels?

Well… now they can!

Introducing our NEW Thursday Night Life Skills Drop-In Class, starting October 2nd at 7:00 PM weekly. This class is open to all levels (1 through 4), and designed to help you build reliability, distraction-proof your skills, and keep your training fresh—no matter where you are in the program.

✨ Here's why you'll love it:
✅ Perfect if you're between levels and want extra practice
✅ Great exposure for dogs working around new teams and challenges
✅ Curious handlers can get a sneak peek at what’s coming next!
✅ On-leash skills only—no reactive dogs, please

Whether you're mastering Level 1 or polishing your Level 4 precision, this class is your opportunity to learn together in a dynamic, supportive environment.

📍 Class meets every Thursday at 7:00 PM at Two Paws Up Dog Training
📞 Call 847-235-2263 or visit www.twopaws-up.com
to sign up for your spot in this new drop-in adventure!

Let’s level up—together. 🐶✨

09/17/2025

🎉ANNOUNCEMENT TIME 🎉
This year, Two Paws Up is NOT closing for the holidays… because something epic is coming for your pup:

🐾 WINTER CAMP 2025! ❄️

That’s right — a brand-new, 8-day drop-off program packed with training, enrichment, play, and winter-themed fun to keep your dog engaged, learning, and coming home tired (the good kind 😉).

Imagine this:
🎯 Daily themed adventures
🎒 Camp gear included
📸 Daily updates and graduation goodies
🏕️ Drop-off at 8:30 AM | Pick-up at 2:30 PM
💼 All-inclusive—just drop off and go!

✨ It’s fun. It’s festive. It’s the ultimate winter brain + behavior boost for your dog.
And enrollment opens in OCTOBER!

💬 Want early access?
Comment ❄️ CAMP ME ❄️ or DM us “WINTER CAMP” to be added to the early-access list!

Because your dog deserves the best education—even in winter.