We’re getting a sneak preview of the Great American Dog Show in Schaumburg this weekend, and we’re also getting some advice on how to care for your dog during the cold winter months from veterinarian Dr. Jerry Klein.

WILL NEW LAW DOES NOT COVER EVERYONE. FEDERALLY, DISPATCHERS ARE IN THE CATEGORY OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND OFFICE CLERKS. HERE IS A LIVE LOOK AT THE STUDIO A ACROSS THE WAY FROM WHERE WE ARE WHICH HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A MINI DOG SHOW VENUE. NOT REALLY A DOG HOUSE BECAUSE WE ARE HAVING TOO MUCH FUN. WE ARE GETTING A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT IS IN STORE AT THE GREAT AMERICAN DOG SHOW IN SCHAUMBURG THIS WEEKEND. CBS2 IS THE SHOW'S OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER. I WOULD SAY WE PICKED A GOOD SHOW TO SPONSOR. DOGS KNOW BETTER THAN THAT. LARA BANNON IS SHARING ADVICE ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR DOG DURING THE COLD WINTER MONTHS. THIS IS PERFECT. YOUR DOG HATES GOING OUT IN THE SNOW AND MINE EATS IT. WE NEED SOME HELP. IT SOUNDS LIKE OUR DOGS ARE A COMPLETE MESS WHEN IT COMES TO WINTER. WE TALK ABOUT THE COLD WEATHER AND THE CHANGES AND HOW YOU HAVE TO ADJUST TO THAT.

WE HAVE VETERINARIAN JERRY THROUGH SOME TIPS. WE ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT HOW COLD IT IS AND HOW WE WILL PROTECT OUR LITTLE CUTIES. PEOPLE THINK DOGS HAVE FIRST SO THEY CAN HANDLE IT BETTER BUT IN REALITY, THEY GET COLD TOO. THEY CAN GET FROSTBITTEN AND HYPOTHERMIA. AND IF IT IS TOO COLD OUT FOR YOU, IT IS PROBABLY TOO COLD OUT TO HAVE YOUR DOG UNATTENDED OUT THERE. I DID EMERGENCY FOR 35 YEARS AND WE SAW A LOT OF PROBLEMS. WE SAW A LOT AND WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT THAT. ONE OF THE MOST COMMON THINGS WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT ARE THE DEICERS. BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS THEM. IT IS NOT SNOWING NOW BUT YOU KNOW IT COULD COME HERE IN CHICAGO. SO IT COULD BE OUR HOUSE OR NEIGHBORS OR STOREFRONTS. THE DEICERS CAUSE GREAT IRRITATION BETWEEN THE PADS AND THE SKIN. AND IT CAN BE TOXIC WHEN YOUR DOG LICKS THEIR PAWS.

SO GET INTO THE HABIT OF WIPING THEM OFF BEFORE THEY COME INTO THE HOUSE. AND ALSO INVEST IN IT GOOD. BOOTIES IF YOUR DOG WILL WEAR THEM. AND WE MENTIONED THESE ACCESSORIES. I WAS KIND OF A NAYSAYER FOR A LONG TIME. SOME OF THESE SMALL DOGS OR ELDERLY DOGS OR DOGS WITH UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS LIKE OSTEOARTHRITIS OR A HEART CONDITION, THEY COULD USE AN EXTRA SWEATER. AND IT IS REALLY WELL FITTED. IT HAS SNAPS ON IT. MAKE SURE THAT IT STAYS DRY BECAUSE A WET SWEATER CAN CAUSE A DOG TO GET COLDER. MAKE SURE IT IS NEVER LEFT ON WHEN YOU ARE NOT WITH IT. SO PUTTING A SWEATER ON A SMALL DOG CAN BE VERY BENEFICIAL. YOU WOULD SUGGEST THIS ONE WHICH LOOKS MORE WINTERIZED. THAT OVER A COTTON SWEATER OR SOMETHING? THERE ARE SOME FASHIONABLE THINGS THAT I THINK EVERYBODY WANTS TO GET. BUT THE PURPOSE IS TO GIVE THE DOG WARM AND COMFORTABLE AND IT

IS WELL FITTED. NOT TOO TIGHT TO CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CAUSE THE DOG TO NOT WALK PROPERLY OR EVEN WORSE, GET SNAGGED ON SOMETHING . YOU MENTION FROSTBITE AND OTHER POTENTIALS. I HAVE A 10-POUND MINIATURE DATSUN. I WORRY ABOUT THAT WITH HIM BECAUSE HE DOES NOT HANDLE THE COLD WELL. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS AS A DOG OWNER THAT YOU CAN BE LOOKING FOR WHEN A DOG IS EXPERIENCING THOSE SYMPTOMS? WITH MY OWN DOGS, I NOTICED THAT THEY START TO WINE. THEY DON'T WANT TO BE OUTSIDE. SO YOU HAVE THEM GO OUTSIDE TO DO THEIR BUSINESS AND COME BACK IN. WHAT I LIKE TO DO IS HAVE TOWELS IN THE DRYER. TAKE THEM OUT AND WRAP THEM IN THE TOWELS. IT'S A NICE DAY OF WAY OF WARMING THEM UP. YOU HAVE TO READ YOUR DOG. IF THEY ARE NOT ACCLIMATED TO THAT — EVEN HUSKIES, THEY HAVE TO

GET ACCLIMATED TO THE EXTREME COLD. EVEN IF IT IS A HUSKY, IT SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED. THE OTHER THING IS WATER BOWLS. THEY FREEZE OUTSIDE. SO GET IN THE HABIT OF CHECKING THE WATER BOWLS TWO OR THREE TIMES A DAY AND MAKE SURE THERE IS PLENTY OF FRESH WATER THAT HAS NOT FROZEN. YOU DON'T WANT THE DOGS TO GET DEHYDRATED. THANK YOU SO MUCH, DOCTOR KLEIN. GIGI WILL BE A STAR THIS WEEKEND. OUR LITTLE DIVA CLEAN HERE. THANK YOU TO YOU GUYS AND TO ALL OF THESE PUPS DOING SO WELL. LET'S GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THESE DOGS HERE. LET'S SEE YOU AT THE DOG SHOW THIS WEEKEND. WE HAVE TREATS NOW SUMMER. I SEE A LOT OF TREATS. I FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN FEEDING MY DOG WAY TOO MANY TREATS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. THE GREAT AMERICAN DOG SHOW TAKES PLACE AT THE RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG

CONVENTION CENTER THIS WEEKEND. SO FOR TICKET INFORMATION, GO TO THE GREAT MIKE AND DOUG SHOW ONLINE. WE ALSO HAVE A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE ON CBSCHICAGO.COM.

Chicago Sports Events Culture

When it comes to sports, the Windy City boasts a plethora of teams from the professional to the amateur. For a town of more than 3 million, there’s no shortage of games to play and cheer on. Whether you’re a Chicago White Sox fan, a fan of the Cubs, or the Bears, you’ll never be short on something to do. Whether you’re planning a trip or you’re just a local looking for a little down time, you’ll find that the city’s a sports fan’s dream come true.

The city has won a plethora of major sporting events over the years, including the World Series and the Stanley Cup. In recent years, it has been included in TSE’s international rankings of sport cities.

Despite its relatively modest size, the city has a rich sports culture, akin to a cosmopolitan enclave. Its storied sports teams and a burgeoning local sports scene have helped make it a prime candidate for being the best liveable city in the nation. Some of its favs include the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, which provide financial backing to athletic programs across the city. A slew of amateur sports teams are also located throughout the metro area, from the Illinois State University Blues to the Chicago Bulls.

While the Chicago sports scene has seen its fair share of highs and lows over the years, it has also played a significant role in bringing fans together. Whether it’s the aforementioned Stanley Cup or the Maccabi Games, the city has been home to some of the most exciting and thrilling sports competitions of the past couple decades.