COLLINS CANINE NEWS!

June 20, 2007
Lisa is interviewed on Vocalo.com about why dogs can appear racist in response to an airing of the movie "White Dog" about a dog trained to attack only certain races. Click here to listen!

June 14, 2007
Check out Time Out Chicago for information about Collins Canine's upcoming Baby Meets Dog Seminar. For more information and to register click here.

June 12, 2007
Lisa appears on Karen Salmansohn's Sirus Radio Show "Be Happy Dammit" to talk about how she got into dog training and what it takes to be a professional dog trainer. Click here to listen!

May 1, 2007
Collins Canine launches a new rewards program called Collins Canine's Companions to thank all our clients that refer their friends to us. To find out more check out our Companions web page

April 1, 2007
Check out Collins Canine's new Hybrid Training! We took the best parts of both private training and group classes and combined them to give you the best of both worlds! Customized locations, times and curriculums at the low per session group class rates. Click here for more info!

March 4, 2007
We've added new Google maps to help you find our training locations. View our Bowwow Lounge and Windy City K9 pages to see them. They're searchable too!

January 1, 2007
New Group and Private training packages! Want to brush up on your basic obedience but have a few issues that you want someone to come to your home to help out? Collins Canine is now offering discounts when you purchase a group class and two or more private training sessions together. Contact us to find out more!

October 1, 2006
Lisa Collins, CPDT volunteered her time giving the Canine Good Citizen Test as part of the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day at Best Friend's Windy City. Click here to see the great results!

September 26, 2006
Lots of new adorable client pictures! Click here to view.

April 20, 2006
Check out the article on Collins Canine in the Spring issue of Bark Magazine. Lisa talks about how she got started in dog training and her new relationship with Vocation Vacations.

April 18, 2006
New class graduation photos for the entire months of February and March 2006! Click here to view.

April 17, 2006
New class graduation photos for the entire month of January 2006! Click here to view.

April 16, 2006
New class graduation photos for the entire month of December 2005! Click here to view.

November 22, 2005
In time for the holidays - new Bark on the Street! Check out what reasons Bella gives for getting a new pup!

November 20, 2005
New class graduation photos for the entire month of November! Click here to view.

November 14, 2005
December 1st is your last opportunity for Collins Canine's Puppy Kindergarten at 2005 rates! Prices will go up $50 a session in 2006 so register now on the Group Class page.

September 28, 2005
Bella discusses the best time to start training your puppy in the latest edition of The Bark on the Street.

September 27, 2005
Bid on private training at the silent auction benefiting the Pets of Hurricane Katrina! Click here to find out more.

September 16, 2005
Bella is back with a new addition of The Bark on the Street! Have your questions answered straight from the pup's muzzle!

August 20, 2005
Only two spots left in the next Urban Obedience for Adult Dogs. Sign up now! See the the group class section for more details.

July 6, 2005
New group class schedule! See the the group class section for more details.

May 13, 2005
New class graduation photos! Click here to view.

March 15, 2005
There is only one spot left in the last group class! Collins Canine won't have anymore group classes until the Fall to Winter of 2005. Sign up now before its too late! See the the group class section for more details.

February 3, 2005
There are only a few group obedience classes left before Collins Canine goes on hiatus! See the the group class section for more details.

January 25, 2005
Want the secret to keeping your dog young and healthy? See what the New York Times has to say and how Collins Canine can help you out by clicking here

January 10, 2005
Collins Canine is now offering continuing education discounts! See the the group class section for more details and pricing!

December 23, 2004
New puppy class graduation photos! Click here to view.

December 23, 2004
Lisa will be starting one day seminars in January covering a variety of topics such as looking for a new puppy, jumping, young puppy socialization and leash reactivity. See the the group class section for more details!

December 14, 2004
Thinking about getting a new puppy for the holidays? Not sure what you need to think about or do to prepare? Lisa will be holding a seminar to help you get ready for your potential new arrival. See the the group class section for more detail!

December 4, 2004
New graduation pics from A Moments Paws!! Click here to check out the pictures from the November 21th graduation of Urban Obedience for Adult Dogs. Order some for the holidays!

November 22, 2004
New graduation pics from A Moments Paws!! Click here to check out the pictures from the November 17th graduation of Puppy Kindergarten. Order some for the holidays!

November 14, 2004
New graduation pics from A Moments Paws!! Click here to check out the fantastic pictures from the November 11th graduation of Urban Obedience for Adult Dogs. Order some of your favorites too!

November 10, 2004
There is still room in the Small Breed Obedience class starting Tuesday November 16th. No other facility offers this type of class so sign up now!! And since this is a unique class it won't be offered again soon. Check out the group class section for more details!

November 2, 2004
Our first pics are in from A Moments Paws for Trick Training Graduation! See how cute!!

October 18, 2004
New edition of The Bark on the Street! Check it out!!

October 12, 2004
See Lisa on CAN TV-Ch. 21
Lisa was the guest expert on the Dog Advisory Work Group's program Tuesday evening where the topic was "Back to School for people and dogs." Lisa answered questions from callers and from the Karen Okura, the head of the Behavior and Training Department at Chicago's Anti Cruelty Society.

October 12, 2004
Calling all small breeds!
Collins Canine is now offering an obedience class specifically geared towards small breeds! Check out the group class section for more details!

September 27, 2004
"The Bark on the Street"
Check out Collins Canine's new weekly column The Bark on the Street! Send in your training problem and you may see it answered in future segments!

September 26, 2004
Speaking engagement! Lisa is giving a speech at the NAPPS Midwest Regional Conference on November 7th. NAPPS is the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Lisa will be discussing dog-walking from a trainers' perspective.

September 22, 2004
New for graduation! Collins Canine has partnered with
A Moment's Paws, a professional pet photography company to provide graduation pictures! See the group class section for more details.

September 15, 2004
New class! Urban Obedience for Adult Dogs and Puppy Kindergarten is now at The Bowwow Lounge. See class schedule for more details.

September 14, 2004
New photos! We have some photos from the basic obedience class graduation on Sept 2, 2004. Click here to view them!

September 10, 2004
New class! Trick Training is now at The Bowwow Lounge. See class schedule for more details.

August 5, 2004
Lisa is now offering a puppy class! You'll get lots of puppy socialization and some basic obedience from this class. See class schedule for more details.

July 12, 2004
Due to high demand for the obedience class, another Thursday night class has been added.