First off, this review is long overdue. My dog Lucy LOVES this place & so do I. I recently moved to…read moreEvanston and needed somewhere for my Frenchie to go while I worked.  I went to several other dog daycares,  but none were a good fit until I found this place. Here are a few of the reasons why Rex's Place is the place to go: - Cleanliness: it's SO clean inside & doesn't have the usual smell of dog urine when you walk in & when you pick up your pups. - Fun environment: they have pools and water toys for the pups to cool off with during the hot days. They even do fun photo shoots with the dogs. Checkout their Social Media pages to see what your pups are doing for the day. - AMAZING staff: They give me a report on how Lucy did for the day & always greet me & the pup with a friendly smile. - Flexible hours: their hours are great for drop off/pick up. Same with boarding, most places charge a ton for additional hours but the hours here fit my crazy schedule perfectly. -For new pups, they do a free trial day to evaluate temperament which shows they care. Average/overcrowded boarding facilities that only want $$$ don't really care to do this. I'm also glad to see that they thoroughly screen vet records to make sure dogs are vaccinated before starting trial day. The one and only thing I really miss and wish they had are Webcams: being able to watch my fur baby from work to see how she's doing would be nice. But overall I have nothing but good things to say about this place! Thank you to Kathy and all the staff at Rex's Place you are all angels for the work you do!

I sent my dog here for years. At first things were great, but then they went downhill fast. After…read morecountless issues I had to pull my dog from Rex's Place. The most troubling - they sent my dog home with the wrong family and they didn't even realize it until I showed up to get her. Unfortunately I do not recommend trusting them with your dog. I have documentation to support all of my claims.

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.

I work from home and have been clipping my own dog's nails for four straight years, so I don't…read moreparticularly need most of the services at Bark Place. However, I got this dog sweater from this location and thought maybe my dog would wear it once or twice for pics but never again. (I'm not a huge fan of dogs wearing clothes, but I had to admit a noticeable difference with my short-haired dog not shivering during winter months while wearing two separate coats. So I backed down on making fun of dog coats. My two larger, furrier dogs in prior years never needed manmade coats.) But this sweater is turning into a Linus blanket situation. I tried putting on a "Christmas" dog coat that matched her red Xmas collar (I love festive dog collars!!!), but it was white and getting dirty too quickly. I took it off to handwash it and put the Bark Place pink sweater on my dog solely for one walk, and she's been running away ever since when I try to take it off at night. At one point, she slid under one of the bar stools in my dining room, around the corner, ran into my bedroom and into her crate, flopping down sideways. Even if you don't need anything else in Bark Place, take note of the dog clothes. A bunch of my relatives crochet and knit, so I already knew the dog sweater was solid quality but expected it to wear. It still looks brand new, and my dog is glued to it. When I take it off to bathe her or what I *think* is comfier to sleep at night, she growls and leaps for it. I think a pink sweater and a red bow collar clash, but she couldn't care less about me being the fashion police. I'm tickled by how much she likes THIS particular sweater but has never ever been this into any other dog clothes gift (that I usually return) in four straight years. Don't sleep on the dog sweaters, I guess, unless you're my own dog who will turn over sideways so she CAN sleep in hers.

Working at BarkPlace on/off since 2013. I love to see these pups and their different personalities…read moreevery day... a job anyone could dream of!

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.

We've only ever rescued older herding dogs, so we decided to get a 10-11mo…read more.. Sabrielle helped us greatly in the process giving us tools to tame the little maniac. She had plenty of tips and techniques and it was nice having her visit the home for the sessions to see how he is in that environment. After several mixed purpose sessions I feel like we're on the path to success, maybe. We hope .

Experience This is a great location in Evanston, and I'm…read morewriting from the perspective of a dog owner who's been a client for about 90 days. Parking: Finding parking can be a bit of a challenge since spaces are limited, but there are usually a few spots available in the alley closest to the building. Experience: I'd encourage new clients to assess their experience over time try a few overnight stays to see how your dog responds when they come home. During our 90 days, my pup was bitten during day play by another dog that was playing a little too rough. I'm not sure how that happened if play is supervised, but once staff noticed, they cleaned and treated the wound with ointment. After overnight stays, my dog often came home with an upset stomach (vomiting or diarrhea) by the next day. After our most recent stay, he developed a dry cough a few days later, which he didn't have before drop-off. I emailed the facility (using the address listed on Google) on October 10th to share these concerns, but unfortunately never received a response. But an email was sent October 24th as an all blast email to all clients. Communication: Transparency and communication are really important to me, and the lack of follow-up was disappointing. Because of that, I've decided not to return. Staff: Walter is great very friendly and helpful. As is Lisa who handles meet and greets but really was kind. My pup is high-energy, and after day play he always comes home ready to eat and relax, which I appreciated. Final Thoughts: If you decide to try this location, don't feel pressured to sign up for their weekly enrollment plan. Even after expressing that I wasn't interested, I was asked about it several times during drop-offs and pick-ups. Overall, there are some positives here, but communication, supervision, and follow-up could be improved.

From the owner: Dogtopia of Downtown Evanston is the leading destination for dog daycare, boarding and spa…read moreservices. Our mission is to make sure your four-legged family members are kept safe and have a fun time when they are at our modern, open-play facility.

This Saturday, 10/18/25 Lauren, did a wonderful grooming for my Persian cat. As always, she makes…read moreeverything easy and the communication flows. Lauren, is more than a groomer, she is a technician that understands all aspects of your cat. Even better, she just had the Opening of a Pet Hotel in Chicago, that is very nice and well planned for the well being of our cats when we are away.

So grateful Lauren was able to squeeze us in the other day. My Maui had always gotten lion cuts…read morebecause I felt like I was never able to get him thoroughly bathed. Lauren has changed our lives and now Maui doesn't need to do his lion cuts. She came right to our house and was so good with Maui. She clearly knows how to care for cats with anxiety. Not only was Maui so clean and beautiful after but she sent us his report card which we all loved. We also got a little goody bag! Will definitely be booking with Lauren and Purrvana again!

Doggy Love Camp, organized by the amazing Gloria, is truly a home away from home for small dogs…read more Her love for her fur babies shines through in every detail--clean spaces, thoughtful care, and plenty of cuddles. If you're looking for a place where your pup will be treated like family, look no further than Doggy Love Camp! xoxo

We have been bringing our Jack Russell to Gloria for almost 5 years now. For our little pooch, it…read moreis like going to "Grandma's House" - he's completely spoiled by her. When we drop him off, he's so excited that he totally and immediately forgets about us (this usually never happens). Gloria's set up is about as personal as dog boarding gets. It's an "in-home" boarding so our dog got to stay with her family the whole time. Because this is "in home" this works best for small and medium sized dogs who are comfortable being around other small dogs and kids. Honestly, for our dog, we liked this much better than the institutional day care options. This is mostly because we got more personalized treatment and our dog was really happiest. When shopping for good boarding options, we think it's always a good idea to find the right choice for the individual dog. Gloria's works best if your dog needs lots of personal attention and consistent "pack" to hang out with.

Frank has been wonderful! We're so glad we found him. We've got two rescued pugs that both have…read morebehavioral issues, and Frank spent three weekend days with us giving us training tips. We've gotten guidance on issues like lunging while on the leash, barking at animals on TV, and jumping and barking when people come over. After spending time with Frank, we felt like we had a plan, which has instilled lots of confidence and motivation in us. We also now board our dogs with Frank when we go out of town for long days or weekends. It's nice to know that they're in someone's home but also around other dogs (Frank's dogs and others that he is boarding), and that they're getting the same training we'd do at home. Frank truly loves dogs, and he's got a clear training philosophy that made sense to us. The first day we met him we could see that he understands dogs and knows exactly what to do to control them. We've been calling him the Dog Whisperer of Rogers Park ever since.

My boyfriend and I adopted a 4- or 5-year-old toy Manchester Terrier from New Leash on Life (a…read morewonderful local rescue organization!) and took him to Frank for some help with minor issues including barking at the door and exhibiting jealousy when we were affectionate with one another. Frank was a wonderful resource. He showed us some training activities to do with Duncan, sometimes demonstrating with Duncan and other times with one of his brood of mostly rescue dogs. We left the training session with a printed handout of training activities and a renewed sense of confidence. I often get compliments on what a well-behaved little dog Duncan is, and I always reply with an enthusiastic referral for Frank. We recently adopted a second dog and we're so grateful that Frank offers a boarding service. It's great to know the pups will be in good hands when we travel to Brooklyn to visit my parents.

Professional, kind and clean. I recommend making a stop and checking this out., you won't e…read moredisappointed.

Excellent service from Meeow! My young babies are clean and fresh! My fur babies look so shining…read moreand clean! Just like their adopted daddy Akio did! Thanks Vicky!

Wonderful trainers in the group classes! I have had several dogs and attended many classes, but…read morewith Vanessa and Claire I learned such helpful new things each week. I really appreciate learning how to train my dog, rather than forcing her to do things. Both classes were great experiences for both of us.

We had our rescue puppy (a Lab-Shar-pei mix) attend Puppy Kindergarten and later Obedience Training…read moreat Unleashed. Meg and the other trainers do a great job with the dogs and the owners (who in our case were the ones that really need the training). They have a nice set up, small classes and our dog liked it so much that every time I open the door to my car he tries to jump in figuring that we are going back there. Meg offers practical, reasonable advice and it is obvious that all of the staff really care for the animals. Highly recommend for anyone looking for help with their training.