Two Paws Up Dog Training, Inc

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Two Paws Up Dog Training, Inc We are a force free training facility that teaches using a cooperative relationship with your dog! We also offer private training sessions in your home.

Serving the Northern Suburbs and Southeastern Wisconsin, with classes at our new location in Lake Forest. Counseling for problem behaviors, basic manners, and new puppy owners.

UPDATE!! A lot of stuff has been added since these pictures were taken! Come join us tomorrow!Closing Sale! 🐾We have man...
06/13/2026

UPDATE!! A lot of stuff has been added since these pictures were taken! Come join us tomorrow!

Closing Sale! 🐾

We have many items for sale at the Two Paws building in Waukegan, and we’d love for them to go to good homes!

Stop by and grab dog training items, crates, gates, office supplies, floor mats, dog toys, and more.

Sunday, June 14th
9:00am–3:00pm
1301 S Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085

We have plenty of blue floor mats available, as well as some black roll-up mats and other useful training/business items.

Cash or Zelle only.
Items are first come, first served.

Come take a look, grab what you need, and help us give these items a new purpose! 🐶

May 31st came far too quickly, and Two Paws Up has officially closed its doors.It is with sadness that we say goodbye to...
06/09/2026

May 31st came far too quickly, and Two Paws Up has officially closed its doors.

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to this chapter, but also with so much gratitude for everything this community has been. Every dog, every family, every wagging tail, every milestone, and every moment of trust meant more to us than we can fully put into words.

As Stephanie and Becca continue sorting through the final behind-the-scenes details of the business, please rest assured that we will be reaching out soon regarding refunds. We know this is important, and we will provide an official update with a clear timeline for when you can expect to see those refunds returned.
We also promised we would share what comes next.

For Nose Work and behavioral support, you can follow and contact Stephanie at in Waukegan.

And for those looking for familiar faces, familiar hearts, and a new place to continue learning, please follow Trusted Tails Dog Training where Becca will be bringing something new to life in the upcoming weeks.

This page will stay up for a little while so everyone has time to find the information they need, but eventually, the Two Paws Up chapter will fully come to a close.

Thank you for trusting us with your dogs, your families, and your learning journey. Saying goodbye is hard, but we are hopeful for what comes next — and we’ll be waiting for you with open arms in our new ventures.

With love and gratitude,
Two Paws Up Dog Training 🐾

With the closure of Two Paws Up and the end of Stephanie and Becca’s partnership, we know this has created a lot of unce...
04/15/2026

With the closure of Two Paws Up and the end of Stephanie and Becca’s partnership, we know this has created a lot of uncertainty and naturally raised a lot of questions.

Over the next few weeks, you will begin to see our website and social media transition into two separate business ventures as we each move into this next chapter:

Starting June 1st, Stephanie will be offering Nose Work classes, seminars, and Behavioral Support through Stephanie's Sniffers at the current Waukegan location.

Becca will be announcing our new team name in the coming weeks, and we are excited to begin offering services again this summer. More information will be shared as soon as details are finalized.

Thank you for your patience, support, and encouragement as we move forward. We are excited for what is ahead and look forward to sharing more with you soon.

The Two Paws Up Team

Important update from Two Paws Up 🤍After a lot of thought, Stephanie and Becca have decided to end their partnership as ...
04/13/2026

Important update from Two Paws Up 🤍

After a lot of thought, Stephanie and Becca have decided to end their partnership as owners of Two Paws Up. As a result of this, Two Paws Up will be closing its doors at the end of May 2026.

We want to be clear that this is simply a business decision, and there is no animosity behind it. We are working together through this transition with the shared goal of supporting our clients, dogs, and team as best we can.

As we move forward, we each have plans of our own that will hopefully give everyone enough options and continued support. Our main priority is that the transition is as smooth as possible, but we will keep you updated of what that future will look like.

Thank you for your loyalty, trust, and support. Please keep following our social media for updates on what this next chapter holds. 🤍

04/05/2026

🐣 Easter fun with a training twist!

Recall works best when dogs are taught that coming to you is exciting, rewarding, and always a good idea. If we want dogs to come when called, we have to make it positive enough that they truly want to choose it.

That is why we use games so often at Two Paws Up to reinforce recall and make learning fun. During camp, our pups practiced with Easter races past distractions, building their skills in a way that was engaging, upbeat, and rewarding. 🐾

Want to see more fun training moments like this? Follow us on social media, like and share this post, and spread the word! And if your dog is ready to learn with us, sign up now for classes or drop-off programs. 💛

04/01/2026

Just a bunch of happy campers living their best lives! 🐶✨

At Two Paws Up, we believe your dog deserves the best education — and the best learning happens when it’s positive, fun, and built for real life. 🐾💛

Like, share, and help us spread the word! Then stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes camp fun and activities all through April.

And good news — May sign-ups are officially open! 🎉

04/01/2026

Here’s Willow working on her mat skills while Miss Marcy showed off her advanced mat discrimination work like a pro! 🐾✨

Marcy did an awesome job helping Willow by being a calm, gentle distraction while Willow practiced focus, understanding, and making good choices on her mat. 💛

We love using thoughtful setups like this to help dogs build real-life skills in a positive, supportive way.

03/31/2026

Here’s how Junie did with their mat training progression on Day 1! 🐾✨

We’re building calmness, focus, and confidence one step at a time, and Junie did a great job working through the process. 💛

03/31/2026

Mat work is so much more than teaching a dog to lay on a bed. 🐾

It helps build calmness, focus, and the ability to make good choices even when distractions are around. We teach it in steps — starting with shaping the mat, adding an auto sit or down, then building up to duration and working through distractions like toys, movement, and other dogs.

This video shows little Pico the Lab puppy progressing through mat work from the start of the day, to midday, to practicing with distractions. 💛

He’s just one example, and we’ll be checking back in to show how the rest of our campers are progressing too!

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1301 S. Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL
60085

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