Weights & Wags

09/22/2024

Mini Pearl at her second ALS Walk and first as a full service dog. Check out here shoes, she did great. She needed a couple of breaks on the walk, but she finished with that smile that warmed everyone's heart.

09/22/2024

On 9/21/24 Weight & Wags was called to evaluate a pup with Rover Rescue that was in Libertyville animal control. He was going to be put down at the end of the day. The dog was reported that control could not assess it because it was too scared and sat in the back of the cage. I arrived and the head of the rescue and the original owner (who gave it to a friend to take care of) was there. The pup was outside of the cage, happy to see the owner, and already working with the head of the rescue. I came in and he just came to me, i sat with him and he was a amazing dog. The owner explained that the cues that he used were in Spanish (unknow to control or the rescue). After this information was given, the whole session changed. The pup was so skinny his ribs were showing, yet his smile lit up the room. He knew sit, stay, find it, and was ok with a collar and leash. Eventually, he went right into the car and was off to a great foster home with the head of the rescue. This was one of those times that embraces the fact that there are good people out there, thank you Rover Rescue and the Animal Control for allowing the opportunity to save a life. There are still heros out there and they don't always wear capes.

07/07/2024

Weights & Wags is so honored to partner with Rover Rescue in Aurora to provide initial training for free. If someone provide a forever home to one of their pups then Weights & Wags, inc. will provide an initial consultation to assure that that the pup will be a part of the forever team. We look forward to this partnership to provide help to those who have opened their hearts and homes to the pups that need it most.

06/25/2024

Mini Pearl had her final test at the Ability Expo this weekend. She now can remove the “in training” off of her service dog vest.

11/27/2023

With the snow and cold here, keep in mind the health of your teammate. Bring them in when they have been outside a while, wipe their paws, and please use pet friendly salt. When possible dry them off when they come inside, they catch colds too. Above all go out and have fun with them, make pup angels, build memories that last forever.

09/25/2023

After 6 months of team development with Weights & Wags the team of Janie and Mini went to the ALS walk in Chicago on 9/23/23. This was the first time this team was in public and even made the news. The team did great and finished together.

06/27/2023

A day off for Mini Pearl with her friend Maverick, Starved Rock field trip.

06/27/2023

January 2023 - beginning Service Dog Training with "Eyes" and "Deck"...

06/27/2023

06/27/2023

Update of professional certifications, now including Certified Service Dog Training and CPDT-KA Certification.

04/05/2023

Letting the world know that Weights & Wags, LLC has as new phone number. Contact us at 630-233-4869. Finally upgraded to be able to not only get your calls, but now can text us as well. Be safe and please take care of those fur friends.

02/04/2023

Exciting news that canine classes return in person July 2023. These will include puppy, adolescence, adult, senior, as well as a new class for teams with disabilities. More information to come.

12/04/2021

This month marks Weights & Wags now has a new CPDT-KA trainer. This will enhance the professional dog training that Weights & Wags is known for. Looking forward to seeing old and new friends.