The Great American Dog Show kicks off Friday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)-- The Great American Dog Show returns to Chicago this weekend.
CBS 2 is a proud sponsor of the competition that kicks off Friday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It continues Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
If you can't go in person, catch competition moments and behind-the-scenes exclusives on the CBS News Chicago livestream Friday through Sunday.
Tickets are on sale now.
As we showcase the event, CBS 2's Marie Saavedra got a look at the pooches putting in work at Chicago's All Fours Dog Training. They've put in hours and hours practice, running drills and following orders. Now these dogs are days away from the spotlight.
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek got an inside look just hours ahead of the start of the show. She spoke with a dog show judge who said preparations include months of training before the dogs are ready for the show.
Between the skills and the groomed hair, this is a long process.
"You can expect to have a really good time here," judge Sarah Krickeberg said.