Oh my goodness, I can't give this place enough stars! I NEVER write reviews, but had to come in and…read moresay something about Playtime Pup Ranch. I adopted a rescue during Covid and it was very rewarding, but extremely difficult. She had been severely abused and although she is never aggressive or mean, she has issues trusting people. Rightfully so! But she absolutely loves dogs. I couldn't get her into a trainer because they said she needed to start with doggy daycare to socialize her which made sense. We were staying in the Schaumburg area (in town from California) and tried numerous doggy daycares and got rejected. No one would take her in because she was shakey around people. It was heartbreaking because I knew she had so much potential, but didn't know where to take her. When I found Playtime Pup Ranch, it was a good 30 minutes from where we were staying, even though there were so many others near us we had tried, but weren't successful. But so worth the drive! I brought her in for her evaluation, awaited nervously for the call to see how she did, and when it came, I was shocked and overjoyed. They reassured me what I already knew but was starting to doubt, that my Winnie was such a sweetheart and absolutely LOVED dogs! Yes, she didn't care for people as much but they said that will take time and that she absolutely had a home here. We bought a package and I brought her as much as I could while we were home but sadly, we had to return to California a few months later. I still kept her package and when we come home for the holidays, I will absolutely be returning! I hate that we wasted time on other daycares and wish we would have found this sooner, but love that we found Playtime Pup Ranch. I wish we could find an equivalent out in California! The staff is amazing and so so friendly, they put the dogs and their needs first, and the cameras to watch your dog while playing is such a wonderful touch! It was astonishing to me that a dog who loved playing with dogs was getting rejected at doing so. Playtime Pup Ranch gave my sweet girl the chance she deserved and I watched her improve immensely! We can't wait to come back any chance we get! You guys are seriously AMAZING! (ps- Pictured is Winnie wiped out from daycare!)

I can't say enough good things about this doggie day care! They care so very much for our fur…read morebabies! The staff is amazing Micky and Karen make the best MOMS and owners. You know when you leave your pups there, they're in the best hands! Boarding is gentle and kind for everyone involved. Daycare is fun and safe for our 4 legged kids. My Luigi loves everyone there.

My cats stayed at Meow O'Hare a couple of years ago. I was very pleased with the care they…read morereceived. I'm flying Midway so I'm looking to give Meow Midway a try.

I searched around for a new boarding location for our cat and found the perfect place! Meeow…read moreChicago O'Hare really made the process super easy. The rooms for cats are spacious enough to roam around and also have fun climbing over everything. I will definitely be using them again in the future and would recommend this spot to everyone! Communication is great with everyone there. They provide you with updates at your request and also have the cat cams available to you during regular business hours. A great service to have if you just want to see what mischief your pet is up to.

Our good boy loves Waggy Hotel on Des Plaines! He is well received by the team every morning. He is…read moretaken loving care of as well. We get sent videos, pics and updates throughout the day. Also big smiles when we pick him up which is a great thing. As a pet parent, we feel assured and content that our Kai was taken care of. The play area is clean. Waggy Hotel gets a high recommendation from us. Good job and thank you for taking care of our boy Kai, ladies !

My husky and my chow chow come here weekly to play! I live in a condo with two big dogs and am a…read moresingle mom. without the convince and care of waggy hotel I would be screwed. My dogs have lots of friends here that they can run around with and play! I send them to board overnight or when I travel as well. I've gotten so comfortable with all the staff that it is defiantly the only place I trust to put my dogs. My dogs always arrive happy and my husky even cries of happiness when we turn down Oakton to go to "school". They always leave happy as well and then the take a nice long rest when they get home , which makes my life ten times easier. Taking my dogs here gives me and my daughter a well balanced life with free time, while giving my dogs a big place to play and exercise. My dogs love the staff and I believe the staff truly does care for my dogs and the others.

Colton works very well with your dog and continues until everything works. Had my dog there for…read morethe 2 week training. My dog was returned very clean (bathed) we were given very good instruction on how to continue the training and Colton worked very well with him and willing to follow up further to make everything right. We were so very pleased with Brooks Canine that we have booked more training and also boarding for when we go on vacation and we are ones that never board a dog. (We usually have someone house sit) 5 Star rating from me to Colton and Brittany for a quality and pleasant experience.

Colton was a huge help in us getting our Vizsla under some kind of control…read more He was super energetic and did not listen. Colton taught us the skills to help us control him better and get him to listen to our commands. Still has the energy but we can control him so much better now. Would definitely recommend training with them. We are so much happier and our dog is to.

Tailchasers is great…read more Matt came over to the house to help us decide on chosing him for watching our dogs. That alone is a big decision when you think of your dogs as family. He stayed for about an hour answering all of our questions and going through our routine with us. He and his company are very thorough and good at what they do. I felt I could trust him and his staff to come into our house without us being home. When they are done with the visit you get an email with all of the notes from the visit and sometimes you get pictures as well of the dogs playing. This allowed us to go out late on a weekend night. We plan on using them in the future.

I received a call the day after Christmas, that my dog was howling in pain and couldn't get up. I…read moreasked if they could get him to a vet and they said no, I had to pick him up. When arrived they wanted to use ropes to lift him with due to so badly soiled. So we supplied our own blanket and carried him to car. He was in obvious pain, soiled, bleeding from mouth. He was immediately taken to animal hospital and advised had to be put down for fractured back and kidney issues. When asked for an explanation Randa immediately sent a refund saying upon my request, which was just for explanation. When followed up was told I can't sue because I signed a waiver, that it was my fault for boarding an older dog and not boarded before. I never made any accusations or asked for anything but an explanation. I'm so devastated I left my pet/family member in their care.

My pup and I absolutely love this place!! He is always so happy when we pull up, and all tuckered…read moreout coming home. The staff is all incredibly nice, there has never been a negative interaction. I can tell they care very much! I feel so comfortable bringing my pup here.

The people who work here are the best. I like the fact that when you board your dogs, they don't…read moreput them in a cage. They lay in an open area with couches. My two dogs are happy they can sleep together. Highly recommend.

Ive been alive over 60 yrs and almost all of them loving many pets. Many pets, many vets, a lot of…read morelove, a lot of loss. My pets are my family and especially now, my sole family , no humans left. Recently met new vet Dr. Archibald and highly recommend. Thorough in exam, patient with explanation but most importantly the humanity and compassion inherent. It is evident she chose the right profession and the practice is so fortunate to have her! I pray she never loses this in her future career. Really impressed.

Disappointing experience. We specifically requested the orthopedic surgeon, but saw another vet…read moreinstead. Nice visit, but we expected to meet the surgeon before scheduling surgery.

Michelle and Matt!!! You have no idea how thankful we are to…read morehave your guys take care of Tutu. Thanks for scheduling all of our last minute/same day walks. Everyone who is taking care of Tutu has been amazing. I will recommend you guys to anyone that is looking for a walker or for any pet needs.

I love Prairie Path Pet Care and use them for occasional walks and care when we are out of town…read more They set up an initial meeting to meet with us and get to know Ronny and finalize details etc..., which I loved getting to know who we were working with. They are very professional and carrying. The office (Michelle) is super responsive, easy to deal with. Our walker (Ruben) is the BEST. He is always on time, leaves really great detailed notes along with cute pictures after each walk. :) I cannot say enough good things about them. Highly recommend them.

Gabrielle was a big help to us. We've had trouble with separation anxiety as well as our dog waking…read moreus up in the middle of the night. Her tips have been very useful!

Sabrielle and her staff truly understand and care about dogs. I have a very special little dog who…read moreneeds a lot of training and attention to help overcome her behavioral challenges and they not only understood what to do immediately, we've been making steady progress since we first met everyone. The convenient Wheaton location of the facility is great for daycare and they also allow for half-day daycare too. Very flexible scheduling. When I pick my dog up, I can tell that she's received personalized attention from the staff and that she has been well cared for. Often she's been able to work one-on-one with a staff member for nearly all of her half-day session. We also attend the group classes which are incredibly unique and let my dog build up practice interacting with other dogs in a way that reinforce new, good behaviors. My neighbors are thrilled with the progress almost as much as I am - my dog no longer automatically barks at everyone outside now and is able to make new friends. The in home training we did originally was incredibly valuable to get us started on the right foot. We need to do that again very soon! Is it the least expensive daycare and/or training in the area? No. But it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. When I leave my dog in the care of The Canine's Voice I know that she's going to be safe, loved, and will learn a few things while she's there. The classes are incredibly valuable too. The results speak for themselves.

Today I had my 13-year old Havanese groomed at Rover's Place, and I'm thrilled…read more After a brutal groom at Wags on Willow (reviewed separately), our vet suggested Rover's, and I'm so glad. My senior dog can't take epic grooming sessions, and her hair was choppy and uneven after her last groom. Her ears and tail had been weirdly shaved, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to make her look normal again during her lifetime. The staff at Rover's is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The groomer we saw today has been grooming for 18 years, and had my sweet pup groomed in 45 minutes--and it's the best cut she's had in years. She did what she could to round out her ears, and to help set her up with a cut she can grow back into and look like herself again. My dog is fluffy, soft, adorable, and HAPPY! As a side note, all of the groomers there today were being so warm and friendly with the dogs in their care. I even saw one groomer sitting on the floor keeping a dog company while it waited for its owner. We will be going to Rover's for our grooming from now on!!

We boarded our 2 yo baby here over the summer after doing a trial day with them, where she did…read morewell. She is a dopey but strong dog, and super sweet and her definition of playing with other dogs frequently involves jumping over them, something we have beenn working on. Up until her boarding experience, she had successful play dates with doggy friends, ran around at the dog park with friends, overall did well. During her stay, we were out of the country. After a successful trial and all the positive reviews, we were confident she would do well. It was not her first time boarding, just her first time at Rovers. Well - in checking in with the Webcam, we would find that she would be let into the group room for moments, jump and then be created for 30 minutes or more at a time - repeatedly. Meaning she would get minutes of free time per day to play or get energy out. This went on every time we checked until I finally contacted them to ask what was going on. I totally understand needing to separate dogs that create issues with the group, but she was there for 10+ days and this went on every day. SHe was getting little to no interaction, just punishment from what we observed. After communicating with the team there via email, I felt slightly more confident although still a little worried. While traveling home, we found out she had been in a scuffle with another dog and was at the vet ER. While serious, this was also downplayed. When we finally got to her 24 hours later, she was shaved, in a cone, with stitches all over and on pain meds. She has not been the same since :-( A few months later and we are seeing residual issues. Out of the blue she sometimes growls or lunges at people she knows (outside of our family) each time looking like she feels as though she needs to protext herself. These are people she had spent time with here and there before without issue. She needs more encouragement to be able to perform certain things (climbing stairs, going outside) than she ever needed before (to note, she is a rescue we had had for 10 months before she was attacked at Rovers). She is scared of more things than before, irrationally hiding at times from things she was previously used to (my child practicing an instrument, the sound of the garage opening). I don't know for certain what really happened, we were never really informed, but all in all my baby girl is showing signs of trauma she didn't have before. We feel so bad that we left her there, and certainly caution others to do the same.