Dogaholics
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 244 reviews · top 22% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 244 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #78 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$69 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
Above the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $69
- Source
- Dogaholics’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Boarding $69 per night Daycare Daycare | First Day $53 per day Daycare | Full Day $53 per day”Open their price page ↗
Dogaholics is a pet boarding in Chicago, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 244 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $69 per night and daycare from $53 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingPet sittingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $69/night
- Daycare rate
- $53/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #78 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (244)
- From downtown
- 5.1 mi
- Neighborhood
- Lake View
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“All dogs must be in good health, spayed or neutered by 8 months of age, and have current vaccination records and proof of Rabies, Canine Distemper, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella vaccines and a negative fecal test.”dogaholics.com/services/daycare
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We also require an annual negative fecal test to avoid intestinal parasite transmission between dogs.”dogaholics.com/about-us/faqs
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“All guests must be at least 6 months of age, spayed/neutered by 8 months, and current on all required vaccinations.”dogaholics.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Boarding Requirements All guests must complete a behavioral assessment and crate test.”dogaholics.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“If we’re a good match, we’ll have you complete our customer profile and upload vaccination records.”dogaholics.com/services/daycare
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Our staff are on site until 8:00 PM at which time your fur-baby will retire to their kennel and our facility will be locked. Our staff will arrive the next morning at 6:00 AM”dogaholics.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We have over 2500 square feet of outdoor space where dogs of all breeds, sizes, and energy levels can commune freely.”dogaholics.com/about-us/faqs
ToursNo tours
Their words
“Because we have dogs on-site seven days a week, we are not able to give tours of our facility due to city regulations and liability issues.”dogaholics.com/about-us/faqs
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
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 grooming 19trustworthy staff 6nail trim 3energetic dogs 3good to dogs 3dog bath 2grooming results 2friendly handlers 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Boarding guests must be at least 6 months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- 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
- 12 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 12.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 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
3608 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
5.1 miles from downtown Chicago · Lake View · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entrance
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dogaholics
What services does Dogaholics offer?
Dogaholics is listed as a pet boarding service in Chicago, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Dogaholics charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $69 per night and daycare at $53 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 Dogaholics require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Dogaholics?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Dogaholics compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 244 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dogaholics, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dogaholics/Similar places near Chicago
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