Irving Park where have you been all my pups life?! Let me start by saying my dog sitter cancelled a…read moreday before my planned trip for Thanksgiving to Florida. I was so close to cancelling my trip altogether when I found out about Andrew and Irving Bark from a family friend. The facility is very dog friendly and conveniently located to me and I would imagine most of the city. I love love love that Andrew lives on site since he's always nearby the dogs and they are never really alone. I also love how he is near the emergency vet in case of emergency and right across from a pet store in case I drop the babes and forgot something last minute. The facility is very nice and dog friendly, its doesn't have unnecessary frills and the yard outside is so nice and completely fenced in. My Pomeranians got their own room and I was allowed to bring their fave beds and even their stroller and Andrew and Margaret took them on a stroll at my request as not to mess up their usual routine too much! They sent my husband and I daily updates and pics and always had a camera on the pups so they can watch them from anywhere. I loved that so much. Their special meals were all given on time and they got lots of exercise in the fenced yard. One of my Poms is very very anxious and scared of people but by the time I went to pick him up he was cuddling with Margaret and almost didn't want to come with me! One of my Poms is very fragile 3 lb elderly guy and they were so gentle and careful with him, even more than I would be myself. My babies were so well taken care of, I am confident I will use Andrew and Irving bark ahead of all of my other sitter options forever. Never have I taken a trip and had such peace of mind that my dogs were well handled, safe and most importantly, HAPPY! Can't say enough good things about Irving Bark, Andrew and Margaret.

If you're on the northside and looking for a dog boarding/daycare option - you can't do better than…read moreIrving Bark. They're wonderful, professional, reliable, caring, kind people - and your dog will be happy and safe in their hands. They even live on-site. I could not recommend this small, family-owned business more!

If I could give more stars, I absolutely would! We brought our 8-month-old puppy to Found, and he…read morehad the BEST experience in PupStart+. While every aspect of the program was fantastic, two things really stood out. First, the team genuinely cares about every dog--it's clear in everything they do. Second, this wasn't just a training experience for our puppy; it was a learning experience for us as owners, too. As first-time puppy owners, they gave us the skills and confidence we needed, and the progress our puppy made was incredible. We can now take him places and truly enjoy the experience. We initially signed up for six weeks but extended it by three more because of how much progress he was making--and because we knew the impact would be long-lasting. We're even planning to bring him back this summer for additional off-leash training (and because we're pretty sure he misses it!). I can't say enough positive things about the facilities, the staff, and the level of care they provide. They're always available to answer questions and show a genuine investment in each dog's success. It's also such a relief to have found a place we trust for boarding and grooming. Thank you, Found, for everything--you've truly changed our lives and our puppy's life!!

Found is Penny's home away from home. They create programming that works for each individual dog,…read morerather then a one-size-fits-all approach. Penny gets socialization, training, and exercise at Found, but she's never over worked or over simulated when she gets home. I feel safe leaving Penny there to be boarded during longer trips, and her daycare routine means she gets variety in her week. We both love Found!

Maks, our now seven year old Vizsla almost doesn't know the world without Katy. That means we've…read morebeen going back to this professional pet spoiler for almost seven years now. Katy runs the business out of her house which is a big plus - your dog spends his time in a house-with-the-backyard atmosphere instead of a sterile prison box of a pet hotels elsewhere. She keeps the number of dogs down to a reasonable few and she is flexible to the point of abuse - I feel the guilt of any numbers of times we had to extend Maks' stay for a day or two (or four months one difficult year) or change our plans midstream - and having Katy accommodate both our needs as well as our pets. At this point we view Katy and her family more as extended part of our family. When Maks goes to her he is really going to his "other family". I wish there are more business owners like Katy. If you have a dog that you consider as a part of your family, take my advice from a guy who has given Katy repeat business for over 300 weeks: drop off your pup with Katy. You will enjoy the experience as much as your pup. As a former business owner I know there is only one clear sign of a successful business and that's repeat customers - and we are one happy and quite repeating customer. For those of you who are new to dog ownership and pet boarding concepts: we were very nervous when we started using Katy - I remember worrying about "what happens to Maks when we drop him off" and remember watching Maks get super excited when he sees her and coming much tired when we pick him up. This initially sealed the deal for us, but over the years we learned to appreciate how Katy runs her business and used to wonder what on earth we would do if she decided to close her business - for her service to both our pet and us is without match. Little did we know that we would be the ones to move away and now wonder how we will find the new Katy where we are going. Remember: this professional pet spoiler doesn't offer pet pickups but offers almost any other dog service know to mankind. Our favorite happens to be the pawdicure :) Look at her website for more info and ignore how cheap her pricing is - she doesn't know she is giving away value that's pennies on the dollar.

My dog attended Camp-Run-A-Pup on and off for a little over a year, and unfortunately I can't…read morerecommend this business. As a dog owner who works long hours, I want to be confident that my dog is happy, well cared for, and gets enough exercise while I'm away. What has been most disappointing is the lack of transparency about my dog's day. There is no communication at all about how she is doing, whether she ate, how active she was, or any other basic updates that pet owners appreciate. The only visibility into the dogs' day comes from inconsistent Facebook group live videos, and there is no guarantee you even see your own dog. Whenever I have questions about my dog's experience or well-being, I have had to repeatedly follow up with management and the owners to get answers. When I reached out to discuss whether I wanted to continue my membership and increase my dog's attendance for her exercise regimen, I felt like asking for basic information about her experience was treated as an inconvenience rather than a reasonable request. That was frustrating and ultimately made me feel that my concerns as a customer weren't valued. I do want to recognize that the staff and drivers always seemed kind and genuinely caring toward the dogs. My concerns are not with them, but with the overall communication and customer experience. Better transparency and more proactive updates would go a long way toward building trust with pet owners.

I have not even heard back yet because I just requested for a call from them for a dog walker that…read moreis not very expensive and could possibly be a permanent dog walker for me because I can't walk her in the heat or super cold weather that Chicago is known for!

Our dog Walker was an interesting guy with some personal hygiene issues. Had no experience walking…read moredogs and the last trial was when he showed up bare feet m. Neighbors almost called the police because they thought there was a homeless person trying to break into our home when I called how you go they express surprise but I find interesting as they never check in on the dog walkers and not once did I get any questions about him he seems like a nice enough guy

I had a hard time finding the right hotel for my 15-month-old American bully, I didn't feel I can…read moretrust anyone with my dog, he was never left with anyone before, he is full of energy and he's not neutered. After Contacting Magdalena we set up Playdates so she can meet my baby doggie. She fell in love with my Dragon! After leaving Dragon I cannot explain how happy, peaceful and comfortable I was leaving my Dragon with Dzika dog academy I was receiving daily updates and pictures, which made me feel comfortable! Magdalena is awesome guys! She is full off energy, she loves animals and she is the only one who I trust with my dog now!!! If I could give her million stars I would, trust me she deserved!!!!

Love her!! Love her place she really cares about her visiting guests. She is a DOG WHISPERER FOR…read moreSure give her a try you wont be dissapointed.