Chicago Dog Daycare – Experience the Difference at K9U Chicago
The Perfect Place for Your Pet: Happy, Healthy, Safe Dog
As a dog owners we all lead busy lives. Between work, family and friends, it is inevitable that our dogs will be left at home alone.
- Concerned he’s being left alone too long?
- Is she not getting enough socialization with or play time?
- Is he showing destructive behavior when you’re away?
Dogs are social beings and it is common for dogs that are left alone for long periods of time to develop problems such as separation anxiety, excessive barking and destructive behavior. This is why K9 University (K9U) provides doggie daycare for dogs in Chicago.
Regular Business Traveller? K9U Chicago Doggie Daycare Is the Answer!
Dog daycare is a great way to ensure you dogs are safe, stimulated and cared for during the hours or days you are away from home. K9U has the largest and nicest indoor and outdoor play areas in Chicago complete with playground equipment and controlled environment. All Dogs are welcome. Our personalized programs, experienced professional care givers, and trainers cater to dogs of all breeds, ages, temperaments and behaviors, including dogs with special needs and aggressive behavior patterns.
- 29,000 sq. ft. indoor & outdoor play areas
- 15,000+ sq. ft. of K9Grass® outside play area
- 24 hour staff
- Supervised play time
- Learning key social skills
- Individualized and special needs care
- Transportation Services
- Indoor Climate Controlled
- Different play areas based on your dog’s
K9U Chicago Dog Daycare Pricing
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Daycare With Transportation
Additional Services & Fees - Daycare & Boarding
Additional Services | Cost | Description | ||
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Bath / Grooming | $35 and up | Shampoo, Condition & Blow Dry | ||
Nail Clip | $15 | $20 Dremel | ||
Report Card | free | Video or Picture of your dog with a description of how your pooch is doing. | ||
Late Pick-up from K9U After Business Hours (For Walk-in Customers) | $10 | Please contact us during office hours to book it. We will do our very best to accomodate your schedule up to 9:30 PM. If the dog is not picked-up by then, boarding charges will apply for the night. | ||
Early Drop Off Fee Before Business Hours (for Walk-in customers) | $5 | We will accomodate your schedule from 6:30 AM on. Please contact us during office hours to book it. | ||
Attempted Pick-up or Drop-off Fee | $15 | When driver tries to pick-up the dog and can't due to reasons that are not in K9U Chicago's control (e.g., door person does not have the key) or in case of cancellation when driver is already on the way to get the dog. | ||
Last Minute Reservation (up to midnight) | $5 | Reservations need to be booked 24 hours in advance. Our goal is to provide you with the most flexibility that you need for unusual situations. We will do our best to accommodate late reservations for additional $5 up to midnight the night before. | ||
Group Social Rehab - as an Added Service with daycare/ boarding | $20 | Reservations required in advance | ||
Group Social Rehab - as a Drop-in Service | $30 | Reservations required in advance. Confirm availability and drop off between 9-10 am and pick up by 1:00 pm) | ||
Individual Activities/Play My Way | $15 | Individual play, ball toss or treadmill, quiet time, group socialization | ||
Agility Training Additional Service | $20 | Agility training service for our daycare and boarding dogs for high energy dogs. | ||
Agility Training As a Drop-In Service | $40 | Agility Drop-In service for our daycare and boarding dogs for high energy dogs. | ||
Boarding After 12pm Checkout Fee | $38 | Daycare fee will be added to all boarding reservations checked out after 12pm on the departure date | ||
$5 extra per daycare on the following Holidays: | ||||
Thanksgiving: Friday; | Christmas: December 26; | New Year: January 2; | 4th of July: July 5; | ||||
$5 extra per boarding night on the following special Holidays: | ||||
Thanksgiving: Wed - Fri on Thanksgiving, 2 nights | Christmas: December 24-26 ; | New Year: December 31 - January 2; | 4th of July: July 3-5; |
What Do We Need to Get Started with Daycare
The followings are the required Vaccinations for any K9U service: Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, Bordatella, H3N2, Lepto. We recommend fecal test done every few months. Please be sure to fax or email us current record of these for our files.
>> CLICK TO DOWNLOAD K9U CHICAGO WAIVER FORM
Please review the Waiver Form here. You will sign the form electronically when you register online.Be sure to review our Daycare FQAs for helpful information for you and your dog
- Be sure we have a profile for you and your pouch in our system by registering online.
- Upload vaccination records to your online profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indoor & Outdoor Dog Oasis With Owner Peace of Mind
Individual Activities

From Treadmill Time for a little exercise, to Ball fetching to sharpen coordination and attention.
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Dog Boot Camp

For dogs with special behavioral issues, or for busy people who can’t make it to regular training sessions, ‘Boarding and Training’ offers a personalized solution for intensive personalized training while boarding.
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Leash Reactivity Management

In this specialized Leash Reactivity Management class, you will understand how to better communicate with your dog and gain new skills that will help navigate a busy environment with ease and confidence.
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Personalized Attention for Your Dog
At K9U, we understand that each client dog is unique. No one size fits all here. We offer personalized exercise and play conditioning. We have the expertise and amenities to accommodate each dog’s individual needs regardless of age, size, temperament, or special circumstances. Please talk with us about your pet’s needs and let us customize a program for them. Here are a few the things we topically specialize:
Live worry free and book your dogs into their home away from home
Responsible pet ownership in Chicago has never been easier. You no longer have to worry about your dog being home alone while you are out. The K9 University offers dog daycare and boarding facilities. From puppy daycare to transportation and sleepovers in extra-large “K9 condo kennels” if you are going to be out all night, we are your pets’ home away from home.
Got a Question for Us?
Whether your dog needs to have safe, clean, climate controlled day-care, a temporary ‘home away from home’ or an open play area, we are Chicago’s best. We make it easy drop off and pick up with our K9U Shuttle Service.