Absolutely incredible daycare for dogs!!! I recently started sending my 4 year old Australian…read moreShepherd, Otis, to Bark and Play and he loves it!! Fernando and his team are the BEST and it is evident that they truly care about all their clients. I feel so comfortable knowing Otis is in good hands with people who truly care. A friend referred me to Bark and Play and I am so grateful that she did!! Best doggie daycare in the city hands down!!

We sent our ~4 year old half German Shepherd, half Husky pup, Wrigley, to Bark and Play for over a…read moreyear! She went to daycare weekly + stayed with Fernando for boarding several times. Wrigley was also SO excited to see Fernando during pick up & always came home wagging her tail. Fernando was also super communicative with pickup & drop-off and absolutely saved us on a last minute boarding request during an emergency. We always knew she was safe and comfortable - we never had any worries leaving her with Fernando! The shuttle service is super convenient & the entire team was always so friendly. We spent quite a while trying to find a great place to send Wrigley and we're so glad we found Bark and Play! Highly recommend them & would say they're the best in Chicago!

Another great Chicago Pet Sitters experience! Both Cathy and Kellyn went all out to make our cat…read moreJinx feel loved an secure while we were away. They both sent us such cute photos to show us that Jinx was having the time of her life, and probably will be disappointed that we don't lavish her with that so much attention on a regular basis.

We just had our first Chicago Pet Sitters experience and we are beyond thrilled with their service…read moreand relieved that we found a pet sitting company as detail oriented, friendly, and reliable as they are. We went on a long weekend and Rachel came 3 days in a row to watch our cats. Here's what I loved: An app notification when they arrived The ability to chat with the sitter separately from the admin team A very detailed report of the visit Tons of pictures - not just of the cats but of their water bowls, food bows, and litter box Rachel went above and beyond by bringing some packages up to our apartment - we live in a 4th floor walk-up so that was totally appreciated I have pretty bad anxiety so travel has always been tough because I worry about everything going wrong while I'm gone but that is all out the window because now we've found Chicago Pet Sitters. Not sure how we've survived without them before. A+. 5 stars. 100% recommend.

Urban Tailz has been wonderful. Knowing Leo is well taken cared for means everything. Because Urban…read moreTailz pairs a consistent walker with high experience, we know that Leo is safely taken care of by someone with experience! Further they are so kind and patient. Sean, Leo's walker, has been wonderful to him! Finally they are flexible with any changes and very communicative. Plus, they always take the best pictures!

Can I recommend urban tails and their team enough! It is very vulnerable to open your home to new…read morepeople, and we have always felt 100% confident in their team! Shout out Katy and Rachel! We have had the opportunity to work with 2 different urban tailz walkers, had an amazing experience with both! We have them come twice a day - and is specifically important because we have a seven month old puppy as well as a 15-year-old whoever have a doodle. Rachel, our walker provides us photos and feedback after each walk, which is so special to stay in the loop during the day! They handled both very well!!! Thank you team!!

Canine Crews is truly awesome! My basset hound Walter has been going to either of their 2 locations…read more(Bucktown and River West) for years now, and to this day he's still thrilled to play in a safe, clean environment. I dig them so much I bought one of their daycare packages, so Walter enjoys doggy daycare most days of the week. Some days I'll use their dog bus service, which shuttles him from my home to dog daycare and back again. This gives me peace of mind as it's one less thing to worry about in a day! The staff is also incredibly caring and kind, which is essential when caring for our four legged friends. Walter is always so excited to see any Canine Crews staff member, and as we all know dogs are so pure so I know that if he's excited to see them, they treat him right. Anyway, all this to say that I'm obviously a big fan of Canine Crews. If your dog loves to play all day, they will love Canine Crews too.

Amazing place. Such a friendly staff. They all know me and my dog. My pup is always super excited…read moreto go and the staff makes me feel so good about leaving my pup there. Awesome doggy daycare.

A close friend of mine has two dogs, whom I had the pleasure of dog sitting while she tended to…read moreother business. I was over 6 months pregnant at the time I begged to take them in (for 8 days), and days later, I realized the Samoyed and Corgi were a lot more work than I thought manageable. If I were on a Zoom meeting, the pair would have me cut it short. If I stepped out to grab groceries for dinner, they'd scratch my doors and cry for the entirety of my absence (according to my neighbor down the hall). Worst of all, the Samoyed sheds... A LOT. I like an ultra tidy home. A few days in, I called my friend (dog owner) to let her know they were much more than I was willing to deal with. She understood, and informed me her dogs get dropped off at VIP's Pet Hotels on a monthly basis when she's tending to her economic research. She was ready to pick them up and drop them off at this hotel. Instead, I called the hotel, and got a hold of Danielle who was so gracious to wait for my arrival that same evening for a drop-off. I was easily able to drive them over, drop them off, and have them well taken care of for a few more days. Due to COVID: They request that you do NOT bring soft toys from home, dog beds/blankets, or dog bowls; instead, simply pack the dogs' food and treats and they'll be ready to tend to the dogs upon arrival. Timo and Paul were so excited to see Danielle. THANK YOU VIP's Pet Hotel!

CALLING ALL NEW DOG OWNERS: RUN, DONT WALK, TO VIP! A…read moreneighbor in our building highly recommended VIP and before we knew it, our pup become a regular! I unsuccessfully searched all over the city for competitive daycare that wouldn't break the bank. VIP is by unequivocally the most affordable and accommodating. I LOVE how easy it is to communicate with them via text instead of missing another email or voicemail throughout the workday. Golden doodles are known for their separation anxiety, but you know they're in good hands when your dog is excited to go! Winston waits at the door for day care pick up and excitedly sprints when we drop him off overnight. * DAYCARE - They pick up our dog and drop him off even when we're not home. They also pick up other dogs in our apartment complex so if we have a last minute change of plans it's no problem for them to scoop up our little Winnie. Throughout the day they'll send you videos of your dog playing. * TRAINING - Matt made us feel reassured during our consultation and reiterates that they don't accept clients who are not committed to maintaining training. We opted for the board and train, but they offer classes as well. * BOARDING - it's a huge facility, so we never have issues with drop in boarding. The only thing that is a little tricky to get used to is the drop off and pick up windows - there's only 3 a day, but if you're close enough they're flexible.

I've been going here since they were a small operation out of an apartment building. Since then,…read moreElizabeth has expanded the business, purchasing a building and offering more services. Elizabeth is truly a great small business owner who puts all of herself into what she does. The dog cuts are high quality and well-priced and my dog always has a wonderful time at doggie daycare. My dog is a cavalier King Charles spaniel and has some high-maintenance hair. Eli does most of our cuts and we are always amazed by the incredible job he does. Our pup is always looking extra cute and thoroughly groomed when we get him back. Our dog also has a great time at day care. We don't take him often, but every time we have, he's always come out happy, tired, and more confident with other dogs. If you're looking for a professional environment with excellent service, look no further.

They did great with our dog's first ever appt since getting adopted. We asked them to round out her…read morenails since she accidentally scratched when she's excited and they did exactly what we requested. Would recommend and will return for her next tidy up!

Our dog, Midge, has been going to Zen dogs for almost a year now. She has always been a good dog,…read morebut she has grown so much!! She listens to commands from humans and cues from other dogs much better than before and has made so many pup friends!! They send pictures almost every day and ask questions if any new behaviors arise. I know she's in good hands whenever I drop her off.

I cannot recommend our experience at Zen Dogs more! The care and services that are provided to our…read moredog is top notch - she comes home every day tired and leaves every morning excited to board the bus (5x a week) - signaling to us she loves her time and pals while at daycare or boarding. Additionally, the ease of life that's been provided to us is invaluable, both from a convenience standpoint with pick up and drop off given our schedules, and most importantly, knowing our dog is well taken care of and having fun. Thank you to Cynthia & the entire Zen Dogs team - you really are the best!

I cannot recommend Majestic Paws enough for dog walking. I have used this company for almost a year…read morenow, since adopting my puppy, and have had such a positive experience. I contacted them on a Friday and was able to start service that next Monday. I bought a lockbox for my key, but they can even set that up for you for a flat fee. Scheduling service is a breeze on the Time to Pet app and you get a full report with a short write up, photos, a checklist and map of the completed walking route from the walker after they return. Every employee I've interacted with from this organization has been really pleasant to work with. If you're looking for a caring team of people to walk your pup, try out Majestic Paws!

Best humans. Best service. Best experience. I recently had surgery and was desperate for someone to…read morewalk my big boy German Shepherd. I set up and appointment to discuss details and John the owner spoke with me same day. Since day one I had a wonderful experience with someone walking my boy and John was very empathetic to my situation as well. Both Chad and Ellen are amazing humans/walkers who my boy likes and he does not like everyone. I highly recommend Majestic Paws along with great service the system they use allows messaging and after walks you get a report with photos of the walk. I tried phoning other businesses who either took forever to get back to me or told me they don't do German Shepherds. It has been a great experience with my boy exhausted after long walks and my stress way down with trusted care. Bless everyone at Majestic Paws!!!