Cruisin Canines

★ 4.7 · 31 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL
Cruisin Canines, Chicago
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 31 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
31 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#168 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$110 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $110
Source
Cruisin Canines’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“1 Dog $66.00 per day 2 Dogs $119.00 per day ... 1 Dog $110.00 per day For one night or 24 hour period.”
Open their price page ↗

Cruisin Canines is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 31 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $110 per night and daycare from $66 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$110/night
Daycare rate
$66/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#168 of 386
Google rating
★4.7 (31)
From downtown
4.8 mi
Neighborhood
North Center
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Every dog must remain current on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations before entering our center.”cruisincanines.com/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We also require up-to-date fecal test results showing a clear screen to preserve a healthy environment for all pets.”cruisincanines.com/
Operations2 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“your dog receives endless affection, individual play sessions, and neighborhood walks when weather and other conditions allow”cruisincanines.com/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Set up an ongoing dog daycare schedule of at least two days per week through our client portal.”cruisincanines.com/
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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

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

Score & reviews

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★29
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 4.70Google average
31reviews 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

dog walking 6reliability 4team 3treating dogs as family 2pick up and drop off 2flexibility 2exercise 2kindness 2

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

Booking terms & safety

How a stay is counted
Boarding is billed per 24-hour periodStated on their website
Late pick-up
A half day is billed for pick-ups past the 24-hour mark on the last dayStated on their website

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2021—$50/dayArchived page, 2021-10-18
2022—$55/dayArchived page, 2022-10-01
2023—$60/dayArchived page, 2023-12-09
2024$100/night$63/dayArchived page, 2024-12-04
2025$100/night$63/dayArchived page, 2025-11-15
Now$110/night$66/dayTheir website, 2026-10-27

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
10 AM–4 PM
Tue
10 AM–4 PM
Wed
10 AM–4 PM
Thu
10 AM–4 PM
Fri
10 AM–4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

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

For travelers

MDW · Chicago Midway
10.9 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
11.8 mi
Weekday hours span
10 AM – 4 PM
Open Sunday
No

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

Location

2944 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618

4.8 miles from downtown Chicago · North Center · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingFree street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Cruisin Canines

What services does Cruisin Canines offer?
Cruisin Canines is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Cruisin Canines charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $110 per night and daycare at $66 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Cruisin Canines require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Cruisin Canines?
Cruisin Canines's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Cruisin Canines compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 31 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Cruisin Canines, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/cruisin-canines/

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