--- title: "Citizen Canine — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/citizen-canine/" 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)" --- # Citizen Canine 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/). **★4.7 from 84 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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, training, grooming - **Address:** 2205 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 - **Phone:** (773) 935-3853 - **Website:** http://www.citizencaninechicago.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Citizen%20Canine&query_place_id=ChIJ3df_oOXSD4gRd9eKKWUHrN4 ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Senior dogs:** Private boarding suites for senior guests and less social dogs — facility's words: "We offer boarding in our private suite for dogs who are less social, senior guests, or those who prefer one on one attention to suit their different needs." (http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/) - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions; each dog is evaluated individually — facility's words: "Are there any breed restrictions at CC? No; we carefully evaluate each individual dog" (http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/) - **Cancellation:** $35 fee for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice — facility's words: "Because of this, cancellations received less than 24 hours will be charged a $35.00 fee." (http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daycare: photos and videos of the dogs on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube — facility's words: "Make sure you check out all the fun our dogs are having on our Instagram and Facebook pages and YouTube videos." (http://citizencaninechicago.com/daycare/) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 10.4 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 13.1 miles, straight line Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $72 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $44 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** $10/night per dog > “Our cage-free Slumber Party Lounge is $72 per night, inclusive of all-day daycare ... Premium Holiday nights incur a $10 upcharge per dog, per night. ... 1 Daycare $44 per day” Source: http://citizencaninechicago.com/boarding/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “You will need to bring in your shot records or have your vet fax us a copy to 773-935-5697. Includes Rabies, Parvo/distemper, Bordetella and Canine Influenza is highly recommended.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “You must provide a negative fecal test and have updated vaccines for your dog” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Citizen Canine accepts only non-aggressive dogs that must be neutered/spayed if over six months old” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “A temperament evaluation must be completed for first time daycare and boarding guests in order to determine if your dog will be a good fit for our social environment.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You will need to bring in your shot records or have your vet fax us a copy to 773-935-5697.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “There is also someone on-site at CC during the overnight hours.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/about-us/ - **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 > “they must undergo a thorough certification training process that is focused on raising the bar of safety in off-leash play. This includes, learning Dog Body Language, understanding Animal Behaviors, Pet first aid and CPR.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/about-us/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size > “We provide a dedicated playroom exclusively for small to medium size dogs and puppies, ensuring a safe and fun environment tailored just for them.” — http://citizencaninechicago.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:** Offered > “We offer boarding in our private suite for dogs who are less social, senior guests, or those who prefer one on one attention to suit their different needs.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **Housing:** Open or suite > “not all temperaments are best suited to Cage-free boarding. We offer boarding in our private suite for dogs who are less social, senior guests, or those who prefer one on one attention” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Do you have a temperature control system? Yes, our facility is climate controlled. Heated and air conditioned.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **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:** Tours by appointment > “We give tours on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, by appointment, times may vary.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **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:** Yes, no charge > “Can you administer medication? Yes, we can administer any medication at no extra charge.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Do I need to bring my dog s own food? Yes, you must bring your dog s own food so we could keep she/he on the same diet so there are no stomach issues.” — http://citizencaninechicago.com/faq/ - **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 Citizen Canine, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/citizen-canine/ (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/citizen-canine.json