--- title: "Chi-Town Dog House — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/chi-town-dog-house/" 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)" --- # Chi-Town Dog House Pet boarding service 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 111 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:** boarding, daycare - **Address:** 2231 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 - **Phone:** (773) 348-9663 - **Website:** https://chitowndoghouse.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chi-Town%20Dog%20House&query_place_id=ChIJH3V4vGPSD4gRPvG71UY9fhc ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM, 2–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Puppies must be at least 3 months old with initial vaccinations done — facility's words: "How old does my puppy need to be? At least 3 months, with initial rounds of vaccinations completed" (https://chitowndoghouse.com/) - **Cancellation:** Peak and holiday stays: cancel in the portal at least 5 days ahead to keep the one-night deposit — facility's words: "During peak times and holidays, we require: A deposit equaling one night of boarding If you need to cancel a reservation, we kindly ask that you cancel in the portal at least 5 days in advance to avoid losing your deposit." (https://chitowndoghouse.com/boarding/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://chitowndoghouse.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 11.1 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 11.7 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $88 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $48 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** An additional $10 is incurred per night per dog during peak/holiday periods - **Additional dog:** 2 Dogs (same household) $140.80/night (20% discount) > “Boarding Rates 1 Dog *$88/night (starting 3/1/2026) *NON-HOLIDAY RATE 2 Dogs (same household) *$140.80/night (20% discount) ... An additional $10 is incurred per night per dog during peak/holiday periods ... Daycare Rates 1 Dog $48/day” Source: https://chitowndoghouse.com/boarding/ — checked August 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 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 > “Dogs must be registered on our online portal, well-socialized, up-to-date on Bordetella, Distemper & Rabies, and spayed/neutered after 6 months.” — https://chitowndoghouse.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Dogs must be spayed or neutered after 6 months of age. ... Q: Why spay/neuter at 6 months? For the safety of our open-play environment, breeding cannot be permitted.” — https://chitowndoghouse.com/daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “A temperament test via a free daycare trial is required.” — https://chitowndoghouse.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Dog Boarding & Daycare Staffed 24/7 with Overnight care.” — https://chitowndoghouse.com/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size > “Dogs are grouped by size with separate areas for small and large breeds, plus indoor/outdoor play zones designed for year-round activity.” — https://chitowndoghouse.com/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Dog Boarding & Daycare Staffed 24/7 with Overnight care. Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas” — https://chitowndoghouse.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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## 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 Chi-Town Dog House, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/chi-town-dog-house/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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