Custom Boarding & Daycare for Reactive Dogs in Chicago

K9U Chicago stands as one of the oldest and largest dog care facilities in the city. With over 29,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play area, we accommodate dogs of all temperaments. Our facility specializes in working with reactive, fearful, or aggressive dogs, providing separate parks and play areas based on each pet’s needs. Our well-trained staff brings extensive experience from pet daycare facilities and animal hospitals.

Our Approach:  Safety, Patience, and Expertise

At K9U, we welcome all dogs — Dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments enjoy fun, interactive experiences here. Our services include one-on-one care and activities designed to encourage socialization, challenge,  and play.

Why K9U Chicago Is the Right Choice for Your Dog: Personalized Care for Dogs With Behavioral Challenges

The exceptional size of our facility distinguishes us from other daycare centers and enables us to provide ample separated areas for dogs that have behavioral challenges . We feature:

• 20,000 square feet of outdoor space
• 14,000 square feet of indoor space
• A designated 11,000 square foot outdoor grassy yard
• 7,000 square feet of indoor activity space

For sensitive dogs, we provide separated play areas, secure kennels, one-on-one activities, and 24/7 monitoring to ensure a calm environment.

Your dog can enjoy several personalized activities including treadmill exercises, fetching games, frisbee tugging, and agility courses. Each pet receives a tailored plan with individual attention, and we never force group interactions.

Coming soon: a separate entrance and exit exclusively for reactive dogs, ensuring optimal safety for pets and their owners.

An Experienced and Caring Team

Our team has accumulated years of hands-on experience working with reactive dogs. They focus on reducing anxiety and building trust in a safe, structured environment. Under their watchful supervision, dogs can engage in fun sessions with other members while receiving advanced socializing opportunities.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Dog Behavior, Temperament and Needs

Every dog arrives with unique needs. Our staff carefully observes and documents each pet’s behavior, temperament, and requirements. In some cases, we might recommend a day with a trainer, either during regular care or through a scheduled evaluation session. After determining what motivates your dog, we develop a customized plan suited to their specific needs.

Specific Individualized Activities for Reactive Dogs

Though we accommodate all dogs, we specialize in reactive dogs. Reactive dogs typically behave this way because of fear, lack of socialization, or protective instincts.

Our team starts these dogs with individual rather than group activities. This approach provides structure, physical activity, and personalized care to help them adjust and creates a safe space for respectful interaction with other dogs.

 Individualized training for reactive dogs may include:

• Agility exercises using A-frames, tunnels, and hurdles
• Fetching with frisbees or tennis balls
• Treadmill exercise sessions
• Rope toy tugging activities
• Fit Paws equipment training

Your dogs are your babies and deserve exceptional care. K9U focuses on their special needs while providing a fun atmosphere for socialization, training, and learning.

Prices for Boarding & Daycare Additional Services for Reactive Dogs:

Transparent Pricing & Booking Process

Please check our Prices below for:

• Daycare (Note:  $5.00/per day applies special handling fee for individual dogs that need special attention).
• Boarding (Note:  $5.00/per night applies special handling fee for individual dogs that need special attention).
• Boarding Services Additional Services. A small daily handling fee ensures personalized attention for reactive dogs. See our Pricing page for details.
• Shuttle service is available for boarding/daycare. Visit our dog shuttle service page for details.