The Best Doggy Day Care in Chicago
Where every dog has a great day. In-home care serving Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, and neighborhoods across Chicago.
Why Tails Doggy Day Care Excels in Chicago
Joyful Socialization
Safe, supervised play helps your dog build confidence and good manners.
Vetted Hosts & Homes
Every host and their home is carefully screened for safety and comfort.
Personalized Attention
Small group sizes ensure your dog gets the individual care they deserve.
Updates Throughout the Day
Receive photos and notes about your dog's activities and new friends.
Your Easy Path to Worry-Free Day Care
Booking safe, enriching doggy day care in Chicago is simple.
Create a profile covering personality, play style, and any special needs.
We'll suggest vetted, local Chicago hosts suited for your dog.
Visit the host's home to ensure it's the right fit for everyone.
Easily schedule days online and enjoy peace of mind while you work.
Share Your Dog's Details
Create a profile covering personality, play style, and any special needs.
Match with Day Care Hosts
We'll suggest vetted, local Chicago hosts suited for your dog.
Free Meet & Greet
Visit the host's home to ensure it's the right fit for everyone.
Book Day Care Days
Easily schedule days online and enjoy peace of mind while you work.
Care Tailored to Your Dog's Needs
Our experienced day care hosts can accommodate special requirements so your dog has a safe, happy day.
Reliable Medication Schedules
Reliable administration of pills, injections, etc., precisely following your vet's instructions.
Gentle Senior Dog Comfort
Patient care focused on your senior dog's mobility, diet, and comfort needs at home.
Consistent Puppy Routines
Maintaining your puppy’s routine at home: play, training reinforcement, and potty schedules.
Calming Anxiety Support
Experienced sitters create a calm, secure environment in your home to help ease separation anxiety.
Skilled Behavioral Management
Safe, skilled handling for dogs with reactivity or triggers, following your guidance.
Dedicated Physical Needs Care
Attentive support for dogs with vision, hearing, or mobility challenges, ensuring comfort and safety.
Reliable Medication Schedules
Reliable administration of pills, injections, etc., precisely following your vet's instructions.
Gentle Senior Dog Comfort
Patient care focused on your senior dog's mobility, diet, and comfort needs at home.
Consistent Puppy Routines
Maintaining your puppy’s routine at home: play, training reinforcement, and potty schedules.
Calming Anxiety Support
Experienced sitters create a calm, secure environment in your home to help ease separation anxiety.
Skilled Behavioral Management
Safe, skilled handling for dogs with reactivity or triggers, following your guidance.
Dedicated Physical Needs Care
Attentive support for dogs with vision, hearing, or mobility challenges, ensuring comfort and safety.
A Safe & Secure Day Care Environment
Your dog's well-being is our priority during their day care stay in Chicago.
Rigorous Host Vetting
Includes ID checks, background checks, interviews, and home assessments.
Home Safety Checks
Ensuring a dog-friendly, secure environment before hosts are approved.
Small Group Play
Carefully managed playgroups based on size and temperament.
Emergency Protocols
Clear procedures and support from our team if needed.
Rigorous Host Vetting
Includes ID checks, background checks, interviews, and home assessments.
Home Safety Checks
Ensuring a dog-friendly, secure environment before hosts are approved.
Small Group Play
Carefully managed playgroups based on size and temperament.
Emergency Protocols
Clear procedures and support from our team if needed.
More Than Just a Place to Stay
Structured Play & Rest
Balancing fun activities with needed downtime in a calm setting.
Enrichment Activities
Mental stimulation through puzzles and supervised interactive play.
Comfortable Home Setting
Less stress than crowded facilities, feels like a home away from home.
Regular Potty Breaks
Access to outdoor areas for frequent potty breaks throughout the day.
Doggy Day Care Questions Answered
Convenient Doggy Day Care Across Chicago
Find trusted day care hosts in your neighborhood, including:
Doggy Daycare Guides & Resources
- How Much Does Dog Daycare Cost?
Daily and monthly daycare pricing
- How to Choose a Doggy Daycare
Evaluating staff ratios, play groups, and safety
- Daycare vs Dog Walker vs Boarding
Compare care options for your lifestyle
- First Time at Doggy Daycare
Preparing your dog for their first day
- How to Become a Pet Care Provider
Start your daycare career - see real Chicago earnings
Hear From Happy Chicago Day Care Clients
"Buster has so much fun at Tails day care! He comes home happy and tired. Love the photo updates!"
"Knowing Daisy is in a safe, small-group home environment while I work is such a relief."
"The Meet & Greet was great, and our host is wonderful. Highly recommend!"
The
Right Caregiver
For Your Dog's Unique Needs
Download Tails to connect with vetted, background-checked pet care providers in your neighborhood.
Caregivers matched to your dog's energy level, age, and needs
GPS tracking and real-time updates during every service
Simple scheduling for walks, boarding, and daycare
