--- title: "Dogs Day Inn — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dogs-day-inn/" 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)" --- # Dogs Day Inn Kennel 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 78 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 - **Address:** 1719 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 - **Phone:** (773) 868-4001 - **Website:** https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dogs%20Day%20Inn&query_place_id=ChIJy8JpCvHSD4gRqbiZViuD3I0 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7–11 AM, 2–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 2–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 2–7 PM | | Thursday | 7–11 AM, 2–7 PM | | Friday | 7–11 AM, 2–7 PM | | Saturday | 9–11 AM, 2–5 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM, 2–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Collars:** Collars removed during daycare playtime and put back on at pick-up — facility's words: "As of 08/01/24 we remove collars during daycare playtime for safety reason" (https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/faqs/) - **If a dog is sick:** Prompt vet care if a dog becomes ill; owner or emergency contact is called right away — facility's words: "Emergency Care: In the rare case of illness, we prioritize prompt veterinary care and will reach out to you or your emergency contact immediately." (https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/dog-boarding-lincoln-park-chicago/) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 10.6 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 12.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $74 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $47 per day > “Pricing New price rates starting January 2, 2026. Single Dog $74 per night ... Single Dog Per Day: $47” Source: https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/dog-boarding/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Be current on all vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella).” — https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/dog-daycare/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept your dog if any vaccinations or fecal tests have expired according to our records.” — https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/faqs/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “Be spayed or neutered if over 7 months of age.” — https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/dog-daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Under Illinois State Laws and Chicago City Ordinances, we must have proof that every dog in our care is up to date.” — https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/faqs/ ### 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Our large outdoor yard offers artificial grass to romp and play in, as well as a tent for further enjoyment and shelter whenever necessary.” — https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/dog-boarding/ - **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:** 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 schedule walk-throughs/tours of the facility. Please call us at (773) 868-4001 to schedule your tour.” — https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/faqs/ - **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:** Case by case > “My dog takes medication, are you able to administer it? Please contact us, as we only do medication on a case-by-case basis.” — https://dogsdayinnchicago.com/faqs/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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 Dogs Day Inn, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dogs-day-inn/ (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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