--- title: "Digs Dog Care — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/digs-dog-care-0099/" 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)" --- # Digs Dog Care Dog day care center in Lake Bluff, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.6 from 99 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 124 Baker Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 - **Phone:** (847) 367-0364 - **Website:** https://www.digsdogcare.com/location/digs-lake-bluff - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Digs%20Dog%20Care&query_place_id=ChIJZWIdpWmUD4gRo2oUKCwkuhg ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Saturday | 8:30–9:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 2:30–3:30 PM, 6–7 PM | | Sunday | 8:30–9:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 2:30–3:30 PM, 6–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** A report card once per stay comes with the paid boarding packages — facility's words: "- Report Card (once per stay)" (https://www.digsdogcare.com/location/digs-lake-bluff) - **Cats:** Kitty Care program cares for cats while owners are away — facility's words: "Our Kitty Care program is designed to provide attentive care, enrichment, and comfort while you’re away." (https://www.digsdogcare.com/location/digs-lake-bluff) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 21.3 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 35.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $40 per day > “Daily Rates Full Day: $40 Half Day: $30” Source: https://www.digsdogcare.com/location/digs-lake-bluff — 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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 and play style > “We group dogs by size and play style for safe, positive interactions—all supervised by trained staff” — https://www.digsdogcare.com/services/dayplay - **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:** Suite > “Comfortable, Private Suites Pups wind down in thoughtfully designed suites, with a range of options to fit your dog’s needs” — https://www.digsdogcare.com/services/overnight-stays - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Digs webcam access lets you see how your dog is doing throughout the day, right from your phone or laptop.” — https://www.digsdogcare.com/location/digs-lake-bluff - **Photo / report-card updates:** Paid add-on > “What's Included: ‍ - Departure Bath + Nail Trim - Report Card (once per stay)” — https://www.digsdogcare.com/location/digs-lake-bluff - **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:** Yes > “Goose, Gingr, or other third-party booking service provider.” — https://www.digsdogcare.com/privacy-policy ## 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 Digs Dog Care, Lake Bluff, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/digs-dog-care-0099/ (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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