--- title: "Barksville — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/barksville/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Barksville Dog day care center in Chicago, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 61 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, boarding - **Address:** 3301 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 - **Phone:** (872) 804-2275 - **Website:** https://www.barksvillechicago.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barksville&query_place_id=ChIJ5xcSfV7ND4gRo2KXdLsnTKk ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out is by 12 pm on the last day — facility's words: "Checkout is by 12pm on the last day of boarding." (https://barksvillechicago.com/faq) - **Late pick-up:** Pick-ups after 12:00 PM incur a $25 daycare fee — facility's words: "Pickups after 12:00 PM will incur a $25 daycare fee to cover care for the rest of the day." (https://barksvillechicago.com/faq) - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs with signs of illness are separated and owners are notified — facility's words: "Any dog that is exhibiting signs of common canine ailments, such as kennel cough, influenza, or intestinal parasites will be promptly separated from all other dogs and the owners notified." (https://barksvillechicago.com/faq) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily report cards with pictures — facility's words: "We provide daily report cards with pictures to keep you updated on your dog's activities" (https://barksvillechicago.com/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://barksvillechicago.portal.gingrapp.com - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 10.4 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 10.7 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $85 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $55 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** Holiday Crate-Free Boarding Surcharge +$10 per night - **Additional dog:** 20% discount for additional dogs from same household > “Overnight crate-free Boarding Non Members $85 per night *20% discount for additional dogs from same household ... $10 surcharge for holidays ... Single Full Day of Daycare $55” Source: https://barksvillechicago.com/boarding — checked August 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “What vaccinations are required? We require current Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo vaccinations and a negative fecal test once every 6 months.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/faq - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “We require current Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo vaccinations and a negative fecal test once every 6 months.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/faq - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Is my dog required to be spayed or neutered to attend daycare or boarding? We require all dogs over six months old to be spayed or neutered before attending daycare or boarding.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/faq - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Ensure your pup is registered, has up-to-date vaccines, a negative fecal test in the past 6 months, and that they have completed an evaluation day.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/faq - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “After registering your dog and uploading vaccination records, our attentive staff will promptly verify the information and activate your account for booking.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/faq ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Our entire team is not only composed of passionate dog lovers with experience, but also hold certifications in Pet First Aid & CPR.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and energy > “How do you separate dogs into play groups? Our playgroups are separated by size, temperament and energy levels.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/faq - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Crate free > “CRATE-FREE DOG DAYCARE & BOARDING FIRST DAY Free Crate-free daycare and boarding services for your dog in Chicago.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Our state-of-the-art 7,600 square foot facility offers a safe and engaging environment with indoor & outdoor play areas.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “We provide daily report cards with pictures to keep you updated on your dog's activities, including playtime, meals, and bathroom breaks.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “Can I bring lunch for my dog at daycare? Yes! You are welcome to bring lunch for your dog during daycare. We feed dogs outside of the group to avoid food aggression. If you prefer we use our house kibble, a $5 per meal will apply.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/faq - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Please book through the Gingr for Parents app for the quickest experience, or contact us by phone or email.” — https://barksvillechicago.com/ ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite Barksville, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/barksville/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/chicago-il/barksville.json