Chi-Town Dog House

★ 4.9 · 111 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Chicago, IL
Chi-Town Dog House, Chicago
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 111 reviews · top 11% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
111 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#37 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$88 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-20
Sources
Behind the $88
Source
Chi-Town Dog House’s own website
Checked on
2026-08-20
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“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”
Open their price page ↗

Chi-Town Dog House is a pet boarding in Chicago, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 111 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $88 per night and daycare from $48 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$88/night
Daycare rate
$48/day
Open 24 hours
No
Booking & cameras
Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
Rank in Chicago
#37 of 386
Google rating
★4.9 (111)
From downtown
5.1 mi
Neighborhood
West Lakeview
Holiday / peak
An additional $10 is incurred per night per dog during peak/holiday periods
Additional dog
2 Dogs (same household) $140.80/night (20% discount)
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs must be registered on our online portal, well-socialized, up-to-date on Bordetella, Distemper & Rabies, and spayed/neutered after 6 months.”chitowndoghouse.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“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.”chitowndoghouse.com/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“A temperament test via a free daycare trial is required.”chitowndoghouse.com/
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Dog Boarding & Daycare Staffed 24/7 with Overnight care.”chitowndoghouse.com/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“Dogs are grouped by size with separate areas for small and large breeds, plus indoor/outdoor play zones designed for year-round activity.”chitowndoghouse.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Dog Boarding & Daycare Staffed 24/7 with Overnight care. Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas”chitowndoghouse.com/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★107
4 ★0
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★3
★ 4.90Google average
111reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

daycare 26dog care 11happy dogs 5golden retriever 2outdoor area 2overnight stays 2dog play 2fun environment 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation
Peak and holiday stays: cancel in the portal at least 5 days ahead to keep the one-night depositStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Puppies must be at least 3 months old with initial vaccinations doneStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
Sun
9 AM–12 PM, 2–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

MDW · Chicago Midway
11.1 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
11.7 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

2231 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

5.1 miles from downtown Chicago · West Lakeview · Get directions

Amenities & details

Free parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Chi-Town Dog House

What services does Chi-Town Dog House offer?
Chi-Town Dog House is listed as a pet boarding service in Chicago, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Chi-Town Dog House charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $88 per night and daycare at $48 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-20). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Chi-Town Dog House require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Chi-Town Dog House?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Chi-Town Dog House compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 111 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Chi-Town Dog House, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/chi-town-dog-house/

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