Urban Pooch Canine Life Center in Chicago, IL

After lunch next door I heard a chorus of bright barks, so I wandered in to see the place that sparked such happy sparks. The staff lit up to greet me, and with genuine delight they showed me every corner of their daycare done just right. They walked me through the process, every detail, every check: a flu shot for my puppies, a fecal test to vet their health. Then gentle, careful integration helped my pups feel safe and sound two hours first, then half-day visits, building trust with solid ground. I loved the rooms for roaming, for snoozing, play, or pace, with humans in the playroom keeping watch on every face. The grooming is a bonus, and the “daycare plus a trim” means drop-off days are easy and our schedule’s never grim. My backyard’s been a casualty of puppies, youth, and mud, so this bright space is heaven for the furry little flood. The rates are fair, the hours kind, the atmosphere feels true. Urban Pooch has won my heart, and my puppies love it too. A place of trust and wagging tails, of joy and social play, I am grateful for this find and we’ll be back many a day.

Our dog is a bit on the anxious side in new environments. It took him about a month to not seem anxious going in. He has been attending day care at Urban Pooch for approximately 7 months attending twice a week just for socialization. He absolutely loves it. He now knows the drive there and gets so excited the closer we get to day care. He gets happy to see his day care people when he goes in and does not even look back at me going in anymore. He goes in without hesitation and genuinely seems happier at home. The people are great here and true animal lovers. I highly recommend Urban Pooch!

I’ve been taking my dog to Urban Pooch for 5 years now. He’s safe, loved and goes in and comes out very happy! The staff are so nice and welcoming. Dogs are not crated annd they roam freely and someone is in the room with them 24/7. It’s a darling place for my precious dog. And groomer Deb is awesome. Tiffany and everyone there is amazing!

We’ve been using Urban Pooch for daycare and boarding for about seven years. We first started going with our older boxer when we moved to the neighborhood, and after she passed, our new boxer has been going since the day she was old enough. She loves it. When I grab her leash in the morning, she knows she’s going to daycare and completely loses her mind with excitement. I can barely get the leash on before she’s pulling me out the door and straight to the building. The staff is always kind and clearly loves the dogs they care for. I have zero complaints and appreciate having a place I trust completely with our girl.

We took our pup to the Puppy Paw Star Academy and are now regular attendees of the Levels training classes and enrichment daycare, and it has all been fantastic! Everyone at Urban Pooch is so knowledgeable and clearly care so much about dogs. I'm an anxious person, but I never feel worried dropping my Lilo off here because I know they will take such great care of her! Lilo and I have learned so much at Urban Pooch. I know she is a much better dog for all her experiences here. We are so grateful our vet recommended Urban Pooch!