Do you feel guilty that your precious pup is at home laying on the couch or sitting in a crate?

Worse yet, have you experienced the dreaded letter from a neighbor complaining about the incessant barking from your apartment? Plus, after a long day at work, we know it can be difficult to give your dog the exercise they require to be happy and healthy.

Worry no more about exercising your pup or leaving them home alone all day while you’re at work. With the daycare services offered here at Dogaholics in Chicago, your pooch can play with their friends as they run, chase, wrestle, and unleash all that pent-up energy in an engaging, cage-free, outdoor environment. We proudly boast one of the largest outdoor play spaces in all of Chicago. Whatever your schedule may be, we have a package to fit your needs. Our team of responsible and caring handlers will ensure your dog is treated like family, because we love them, too!
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Dog Daycare

Hours and Rates

Our daycare hours at Dogaholics in Chicago are as follows:

Monday through Friday: 7 am to 7 pm

Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm

Closed Sunday

Based on your needs and our business hours, we can find your pooch the perfect monthly daycare package to satisfy their desire to burn off energy and make new friends. Our monthly packages are divided into half-day and full-day packages, depending on how many hours per day your pup requires daycare.
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Half-day Packages

<4 Hours

Our half-day packages are designed for dogs who need four hours or fewer of daycare, with the following rates:
8-Day Package$260.00
12-Day Package$300.00
16-Day Package$360.00
16-day package with $55 per night boarding and no holiday upcharge.
Unlimited Package$400.00
Unlimited package with $45 per night boarding, no holiday upcharge, and guaranteed reservations.
springer spaniel and dachshund playing on the grass in dog daycare at dogaholics
dogs playing on the grass at the park

Full-day Packages

>4 Hours

Our full-day packages are designed for dogs who need more than four hours of daycare, with the following rates:
8-Day Package$295.00
12-Day Package$395.00
12-day package with $65 per night boarding.
16-Day Package$495.00
16-day package with $55 per night boarding and no holiday upcharge.
Unlimited Package $575.00
Unlimited package with $45 per night boarding, no holiday upcharge, and guaranteed reservations.
We also offer transportation services to make it even easier to fit dog daycare in Chicago into your busy schedule. Keep in mind that memberships auto-renew monthly and are non-refundable. Cancel before the next billing cycle to avoid unnecessary charges.

If you have more than one dog, save 20% on additional pooches. Also, refer a friend to daycare and receive a free full day!
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Dog Daycare

Enrollment Requirements

A safe and healthy environment for all canines in our care is our number one priority, which means all dogs must undergo a behavioral assessment before they are eligible to join our daycare group. To uphold our protective measures for all our dogs, we have the following requirements:
All new dogs, or dogs who have not visited us in over one year, are required to pass a behavioral assessment test for daycare and boarding services.
All dogs must be in good health, spayed or neutered by 8 months of age, and have current vaccination records and proof of Rabies, Canine Distemper, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella vaccines and a negative fecal test.
Dogs eligible for daycare must be at least 6 months of age.
smiling shiba inu dog on the grass looking at his trainer in dog daycare at dogaholics

Dog Daycare Behavioral Assessment Tests

What to Expect During Your Dog’s Daycare Assessment Test
A safe play environment is our top priority for all the dogs under our care. We take our enrollment process seriously, requiring all dogs to pass a health and behavioral assessment test before using our daycare or boarding services in Chicago.

Our assessments are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11am, 12pm and 1pm and follow this protocol:
We’ll have you fill out a new client questionnaire to see if we’re a good fit for your pup’s needs.
If we’re a good match, we’ll have you complete our customer profile and upload vaccination records.
You and your pup arrive for the assessment and we’ll ask any questions we may have based on your new client questionnaire.
We'll take your pup to meet the pack. After 15 minutes, we'll let you know if we're a good fit and whether or not we'd like to continue the assessment process.
To continue the assessment process, we'll keep your pup for two to four hours during which they’ll be introduced to other dogs and get a feel for our facility. We will also conduct a basic crate test.
Please note: If you are interested in our boarding services, your pup will need to complete a trial overnight stay that is free of charge.
After the Assessment
If your pup passes the behavioral assessment:
The card on file will be charged for the daycare package of your pooch’s dreams.
We'll get your pup's first daycare day reserved in our system, which must occur within 30 days of the assessment.
If your pup fails the behavioral assessment:
Our assessment coordinator will let you know if we'd like to reassess at a later date, or if another facility may be better suited to your pup's needs.
happy corgi dog running in dog daycare at dogaholics

What to Bring to Your Dog’s Behavioral Assessment

You are not required to bring anything to the assessment besides yourself and your pup. We do ask that you keep your dog on a leash and secured while in our lobby and limit the number of human attendees to two people.

Dog Daycare

in Chicago

We understand how difficult it can be to give your dog all the exercise and mental stimulation required for a healthy, happy pooch, so we’ve made it our mission to help dog owners enrich the lives of their puppers. For a fun-filled, half-day or full-day dog daycare with transportation services in Chicago and Lakeview, look no further than Dogaholics.
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