--- title: "Chicago Packtive — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/chicago-packtive/" 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)" --- # Chicago Packtive 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/). **★5.0 from 38 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, walking, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 315 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 - **Phone:** (708) 415-0290 - **Website:** https://chicagopacktive.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chicago%20Packtive&query_place_id=ChIJF7CbzT0tDogRD2_qpwUwRhg ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:45 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6:45 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6:45 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6:45 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6:45 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Asks for 48 hours' notice before check-in; no fee stated — facility's words: "If my plans change, what’s your cancellation policy? We do our best to accommodate our members. We do ask for a 48-hour notice before check-in." (https://chicagopacktive.com/services/dog-boarding-chicago) - **Handling & correction:** Uses structure and positive reinforcement in daycare and boarding — facility's words: "We prioritize structure and implement positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe and well-balanced environment." (https://chicagopacktive.com/) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 6.9 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 12.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:45 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:** $70 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $55 per day > “Dog Boarding $ 70 00 a night ... Dog Daycare $ 55 a day” Source: https://chicagopacktive.com/dog-boarding-prices (daycare: https://chicagopacktive.com/dog-daycare-prices) — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 5 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, canine influenza, leptospirosis > “we kindly request a vaccine certificate from your veterinarian confirming up-to-date vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvo/Parainfluenza (DHPP), Canine Influenza, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella.” — https://chicagopacktive.com/services/doggy-daycare-chicago-il - **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 > “Adult dogs should be spayed/neutered.” — https://chicagopacktive.com/services/doggy-daycare-chicago-il - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Before entering our exclusive doggy daycare program, all furry guests undergo a thorough evaluation.” — https://chicagopacktive.com/services/doggy-daycare-chicago-il - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “With our attentive staff on-site 24/7, you can have peace of mind knowing that your best friend is safe and secure throughout the night.” — https://chicagopacktive.com/services/dog-boarding-chicago - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Yard > “Our outdoor play area is 3000 sq ft, featuring top of the line artificial turf and canine agility equipment” — https://chicagopacktive.com/services/dog-boarding-chicago - **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 Chicago Packtive, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/chicago-packtive/ (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/chicago-packtive.json