Dog Boarding in North Park, Chicago

“Diana and Scott were amazing! They gave regular updates, sent fun videos/photos, and were super flexible. Ww will be sending our pup to stay with them again!”

Natalie M.

“Adam was fantastic to work with! He was very responsive and timely with his messaging, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I was away for the weekend attending a wedding, and it was such a relief knowing everything was in good hands. I’ll definitely be looking to use his services again in the future!”

Haylee H.

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.

“Undram did an amazing job caring for Gizmo. He came home to us so happy and calm. I can tell he was well loved and understood. We were so thrilled after a grueling flight to come home to such a happy pup!”

Siena V.

“Corina was attentive and quick to respond to my questions. She sent daily pictures, and Tilly came back happy and even sad to leave! Would recommend!”

Kismet L.

“It was my first time leaving my pup in someone’s else’s care and I couldn’t be more grateful. Petey was very well taken care of and I got pictures along the way. They are natural dog caretakers and I would highly recommend. Whenever I need help in future Joerg and Lake will be first one my list! Thank you both so much for making me feel at ease when I was away🫶”

Samantha L.

“Sensational!!!! My Nessie was immediately accepted into John and Ryan's healthy and happy home and I am beyond grateful as at the last minute I needed boarding for her with a minor complication. John and Ryan truly are the best and pure animal lovers. THANK YOU TWO!!! Can't say enough~”

Barbara B.

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!

“Megan was incredible! She was super communicative and went out of her way to make sure Bella was comfortable during her stay (lick pads, essential oils… the works!). I’ll definitely book with Megan again and highly recommend to others looking to leave their pups in good hands. :)”

McCarty B.

“Tammy is amazing! We have a senior dog and had been using the same dog sitter for many years, so we really needed to feel comfortable to start with someone new. Tammy made us and our pups super comfortable right from the start. Her communication is great and she took extra time to understand his needs and routines so he immediately felt at home in new surroundings. We highly recommend her and will definitely use her again!”

Adam R.

“Marcos was great! His house is set up nicely to care for dogs. Our dog, Goose, enjoyed her stay! I think she would be happy to go back again.”

Kasey B.

“My dogs were so happy after we picked them up and she was so kind to add a third dogs last minute. I was a little bit worried but she took really good care of my dogs!”

Maria B.

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!

“I was really lucky to find Volkan and his family to care for my dog, Cleo, while I was away for over two weeks. From the start, I felt she’d be in good hands, and the daily photo and video updates made it clear she was having a great time. Their friendly collie and two young kids gave Cleo lots of love and attention—she really became part of their family. They have a big, fenced-in yard and made sure she got plenty of walks and playtime. It was obvious she was happy and comfortable the whole time. I’ve used other sitters before and had good experiences, but Volkan and his family were by far the best. He truly gets dogs and cares deeply about their well-being. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a warm, reliable home-away-from-home for their dog.”

Zoe G.

“I had a last minute emergency and had to leave town and my pup behind. Thankfully, Rachel and Vincent were accommodating and flexible! I got plenty of communication with questions and updates throughout the day, putting me at ease. Thank you so much!”

Deanna M.

“Brian did a fantastic job watching my dog, including giving medication 2x per day, and dealing with her anxiety being away from home. He was also flexible and accomodating when my travel plans unexpectedly fell through. Would definitely use Brian again in the future!”

Kristen B.

“If I could give 10 stars I would. Amalia was excellent with communication, sending updates on my pup every day. She was super accommodating with my arrival time and drop off Murdoch despite her own early morning schedule. Amalia took care of my boy as if it were me while I was gone and I am super grateful for her time with him. I will definitely have her look after him when I travel again. 100/10.”

Ana A.

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.

“Deb and Doug did a wonderful job taking care of our pup (and us)! We have never left her with a non-family member before, and they put everyone at ease with an initial meet and greet. During our trip, they were communicative and sent daily updates and photos letting us know how everything was going.”

Eva S.

“Jackie and her family were amazing with our dog. They took amazing care of him, and even took him out to play a few times. Jackie kept me updated with pictures and videos though-out the weekend. Our dog enjoyed his visit and I will be booking Jackie next time we’re in need of a sitter!!”

Ray R.

“Eloisa was such a great sitter for my two dogs! They are very anxious and afraid of new people and she made them comfortable quickly and bonded with them during their stay. She sent me lots of pics and videos each day of their stay and they looked like they were having the time of their life enjoying their vacation while I was on mine. They were super happy and chilled out when I got them back home and I couldn't be happier. Would definitely recommend her and will plan on repeat bookings with her when I have to travel again. 10 out of 10!”

Catherine P.

“Obi had a great stay with Laura and family! I received several updates and was so happy to hear Obi was having a great time. Laura was also able to administer medication for his ear infection while he was there and I was so thankful he was in such caring hands!”

Mary S.

“James was communicative, sent daily pictures, and offered a GREAT home for Tully for the weekend. She can be a handful, so knowing she was being well looked after was a great comfort. Your dog will definitely have a home full of love and company with James and his family!”

John M.

“Luna seemed to have had a great time. We got updates on her with pictures and even a video. Definitely felt comfortable leaving her with makda she’s a great sitter and definitely recommend.”

Jonathan H.