Doggieworks

★ 5.0 · 51 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL
Doggieworks, Chicago
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 51 reviews · top 3% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.8
Reviews read
51 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#8 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $60
Source
Doggieworks’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“One Dog Additional Dog One Day $38 $19 ... One Dog Additional Dog Private Suite (4 x4 space) $60 $30 Luxe Suite (6 x4 space) $75 $38”
Open their price page ↗

Doggieworks is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 51 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #8 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $60–$75 per night and daycare from $38 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Top 3% in Chicago#8 of 386 by Dogs Away score, from 51 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareDog walkingGroomingTrainingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$60–$75/night
Daycare rate
$38/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#8 of 386
Google rating
★5.0 (51)
From downtown
5.0 mi
Neighborhood
North Center
Additional dog
$30-$38 per additional dog per night
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“We require your pup to be up to date on the following vaccinations: 1. Bordertella 2. Parvo (Canine Parvoviros) 3. Distemper 4. Leptospirosis 5. Rabies”doggieworks.net/352-2/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require your pup to be up to date on the following vaccinations: 1. Bordertella 2. Parvo (Canine Parvoviros) 3. Distemper 4. Leptospirosis 5. Rabies 6. Annual Fecal Exam”doggieworks.net/352-2/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is there someone at the facility 24 hours a day? Yes.”doggieworks.net/352-2/
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“We place the dogs we take care of in one of three playgroups. Each playgroup is based on overall size and temperament.”doggieworks.net/352-2/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Our boarding dogs stay in our kennel room where they have separate suites to stretch out and sleep in.”doggieworks.net/352-2/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Our facility features indoor and outdoor play areas, climate-controlled boarding rooms, and a dedicated grooming salon.”doggieworks.net/about/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our facility features indoor and outdoor play areas, climate-controlled boarding rooms, and a dedicated grooming salon.”doggieworks.net/about/
Show 20 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-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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
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

9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★50
4 ★1
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
51reviews 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

caring staff 12reasonable rates 5grooming 4trustworthy 4loving owners 2fur baby care 2tired dogs 2flexible 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding check-out by 12 PM; late checkout is $25 per dogStated on their website
Late pick-up
Late checkout after 12 PM costs $25 per dogStated 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
2024$57–$70/night$35/dayArchived page, 2024-11-09
Now$60–$75/night$38/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
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–6 PM
Sun
9 AM–6 PM

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
11.6 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

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

Location

2338 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60618

5.0 miles from downtown Chicago · North Center · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Doggieworks

What services does Doggieworks offer?
Doggieworks is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Doggieworks charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60–$75 per night and daycare at $38 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 Doggieworks require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Doggieworks?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Doggieworks compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #8 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 51 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Doggieworks, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/doggieworks/

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