Dog Boarding in North Center, Chicago, IL

“Emily was amazing - accommodating, on time, and so sweet to send photos throughout the day while I was at work. Would 100% book again - thank you Emily!”

Ellie B.

“John & Ryan took wonderful care of our dog, Freddie. He was the perfect playmate for Bruno. John & Ryan gave us consistent updates and pictures so we were rest assured he was in great hands! We will book again.”

Sarah B.

About: At Stay, your pet’s safety and wellness are our top priority. Our staff is trained in dog behavior, CPR, and first aid. All dogs undergo a temperament test to ensure they are comfortable and safe to join our groups. We consider size and temperament offering a variety of options to meet each dog's needs. Our facility has 24-hour surveillance and is climate-controlled for comfort. We uphold high hygiene standards, with daily cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and playrooms. All water bowls and blankets are washed daily, and we use medical-grade air purifiers to enhance air quality.

“Joerg & Lake were amazing again. Not only did they take excellent care of Riley while I was gone, they kept her an extra night when my flight home was delayed. Riley loves the attention she gets and being around their dog, Lizzie, is a treat.”

Greg M.

“Penny looks like she had a nice time staying with Adam and we would use his services again (if he's available). He provided updates when requested and was transparent about an altercation Penny had with another dog (who surprised her). I recommend Adam as a sitter!”

Victoria And Sean W.

“Christin kept us up to date on Scout’s happenings and sent daily pictures/videos. Scout made a new friend with the their dog as well. Great communication and put us at ease while we were away.”

Rachel W.

“Marcos was great. He and his wife usually have multiple dogs so if your dog doesn’t play well with others probably not right for you. But my dog loved the playtime and slept like a baby when he got home. We did a meet and greet 2 days before to check it out. Marcos outfitted his backyard just for dogs. It’s covered in concrete but with irrigation and he hoses down the ground regularly and they seem to love it.”

Chet A.

About: Our experienced and trained team closely monitor all interactions to ensure a safe and controlled environment. We maintain small play groups and each playtime is closely supervised ensuring playtime remains fun and safe for everyone. We keep a very clean and positive environment and we monitor all pets for signs of illness or injury throughout their stay. While we take every precaution to prevent accidents, we are prepared to handle emergencies should they arise. We believe in transparency and open communication with pet parents. We send our daily report cards that includes who your pet played with, what were their favorite activities, photos and videos. Most importantly, we have scheduled nap times between long playtimes to encourage a happy and well rested dog that’ll promote good socialization and play behavior!

“Yahret and her family were great! Lots of photos & Leo looked like he had a great time hanging out with everyone. Would definitely use her again!?”

Rachel G.

“They were easy to communicate with and Bowie seemed to be having fun! They sent me pictures daily and were responsive. I felt comfortable leaving my dog with them and would use them again.”

Payal S.

“Andrew was great from the get go. He was super responsive and flexible for drop off and pick up. He really enjoyed having Bailey around and Bailey did as well. Would definitely use him again when I need a sitter.”

Andrew P.

“Brad and Aaron took excellent care of Lucy, yet again! She’s so comfortable with them and I’m grateful to have them as a regular Rover sitter.”

Haley G.

About: Our trained and loving staff provide quality care. We have a rigorous first day evaluation/ 'interview' process for all dogs in our care to ensure only the most well behaved and social pups are approved to be in playgroup. We keep small playgroups of 15 to 20 dogs. We take hourly potty breaks, have toy playtime, outdoor mini pool pawties in the summer to keep cool, and so much more!

“Very enthusiastic sitter and was very attentive to the needs of a more senior dog. My pup Jakes took to Pat right away!”

Roy M.

“Michael goes above and beyond— I feel so lucky we found such an incredible dog sitter. He updated us with pictures and cute anecdotes and I could tell our dogs were getting amazing care. He picked up and dropped off the dogs for us to help us with our trip. Overall just such a kind human… Anyone would be lucky to hire Michael.”

Kat S.

“Andrew is great! Treble enjoys his time there and has a furry friend to play with as well. I have a hard time bringing my dog back because he loves it there so much. If you need someone to not only watch your dog but care for them and treat them well, look no further!”

Anthony N.

“Nicholas was a super thoughtful dog sitter! My pup is an old boy with a lot of difficulty moving around, so I really appreciate how communicative Nicholas was! He made it clear that he was taking good care of my pup and gave me lots of updates and photos.”

Amanda S.

About: At K9 University, we have comprehensive safety guidelines and cleaning protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all dogs in our care. All team members complete extensive training in canine behavior, cleaning, sanitizing, and emergency protocols to ensure all standards are met in our facility daily.  Kennel attendants are always present in the playgroup to proactively manage the dogs; attendants are skilled in identifying behavior signals and de-escalating interactions in group, while also ensuring a fun & positive experience for all our canine clients. Our facility is equipped with large, secure kennels and dogs can take advantage of our spacious runs and kennels for both play and rest time. Our facility is staffed 24/7 by trained team members, as well as equipped with video surveillance and secure fencing in all play areas.

“Irene is amazing with my husky, Nala is always so happy when she gets to hang out her. Irene sends photos daily and is so flexible when I've had to extend for a day & with pick up and drop off times. I couldn’t ask for a better sitter. Leaving my dog is hard but knowing she’s in good hands makes it a little easier.”

Blayr D.

“Laura was incredible with Finni! We can tell Finni was given some much love, care, and attention while we were away. Finni was on a special diet at the time of his stay and Laura was incredibly accommodating with it. She provided frequent updates to let us know Finni was doing well during his stay!”

Emily A.

“I couldn’t be happier with Remy’s recent stay with Diana and her family! From the start, they were incredibly responsive and attentive to Remy’s needs, keeping me updated throughout the entire week with thoughtful messages and the sweetest photos. It was such a relief to know she was in great hands, and I truly felt at ease the whole time. Remy looked so happy and relaxed in every picture—clearly loving her time there! This was such a successful stay, and I would absolutely book with Diana again in the future. Highly recommend!”

Madeleine W.

“Julia was absolutely amazing! She took my girl Luna on a last minute notice, and treated my dog like her own. She sent me several updates and made sure my dog was having a great stay. She also gifted Luna with a ball which was really nice. So thankful to have found a great sitter. Thank you julia!”

Karoline A.

“It was so great to have our pup stay with Chad for the second time! Chad is so easy to communicate with and clearly takes such good care of our boy - all the love and play time for him we could hope for while we’re away! We will definitely look to rely on Chad and his wife as our regular pup sitters whenever possible!”

Kristen and Daniel

“Lauren is the best! my dog Harry had a blast, I was so nervous to leave him with a sitter, but she would send me pics and updates, he had the best time. thanks lauren!”

Astry S.