Earth Pups
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 93 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 93 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #168 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$82 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-20
$40middle $60$90
Above the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $82
- Source
- Earth Pups’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-08-20
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Rates: Full Day: $48 Half Day: $35 ... Rates: Overnight: Starts at $82* Multiple dog households receive 20% discount if lodged together”Open their price page ↗
Earth Pups is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 93 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $82 per night and daycare from $48 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
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
- DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $82/night
- Daycare rate
- $48/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #168 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (93)
- From downtown
- 5.1 mi
- Neighborhood
- West Lakeview
- Additional dog
- Multiple dog households receive 20% discount if lodged together
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
11/27
11 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All pups must be up to date on their rabies, distempter/parvo, & bordatella vaccinations and have a clean fecal exam within one year.”earthpups.com/services
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All pups must be up to date on their rabies, distempter/parvo, & bordatella vaccinations and have a clean fecal exam within one year.”earthpups.com/services
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“We require all dogs be at least 12 weeks old AND have received their rabies vaccination. ... Puppies over 6 months must also be spayed/neutered.”earthpups.com/faqs
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must have passed our Meet & Greet assessment prior to acceptance into playgroup.”earthpups.com/services
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All you need to do is register you and your pup on our online booking site (linked above) and schedule a Meet & Great. Make sure you upload your vaccination records!”earthpups.com/faqs
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is my dog alone overnight? Nope! Our loving staff spend the night 365 days/year so your pups are never alone.”earthpups.com/faqs
Groups separated bySingle, size and cohort
Their words
“Do you separate dogs by size? We don't need to! All of our dogs are under 20 pounds and play together in a supervised space with our loving staff members!”earthpups.com/faqs
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Overnight Upgrades: Exit Bath & Dry Daily Email Updates Variety of Frozen Lick Mats Nightly One-on-One Enrichment & Play”earthpups.com/services
HousingSuite
Their words
“Pups stay overnight in glass-front suites of different sizes to accommodate pups and households of different sizes.”earthpups.com/services
Administers medicationYes no insulin
Their words
“Can you give my dog their medication? We can administer any oral medication for dogs in daycare or boarding. We do not administer insulin.”earthpups.com/faqs
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Can you accommodate my dog with a special diet? We only feed your dog the food you have brought. We have ample refrigerator and freezer space for your pups food.”earthpups.com/faqs
Show 16 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
Time out of their roomNot 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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
anxious dog 3small dog friendly 3dachshund 2efficient staff 2senior dog care 2daily updates 2overnight stays 2loving care 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72/night | $45/day | Archived page, 2023-12-03 |
| 2024 | $82/night | $48/day | Archived page, 2024-12-10 |
| 2025 | $82/night | $48/day | Archived page, 2025-11-18 |
| Now | $82/night | $48/day | Their website, 2026-08-20 |
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–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 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
- 11.1 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 11.7 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
2215 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
5.1 miles from downtown Chicago · West Lakeview · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree street parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Earth Pups
What services does Earth Pups offer?
Earth Pups is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Earth Pups charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $82 per night and daycare at $48 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-20). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Earth Pups require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Earth Pups?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Earth Pups compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 93 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Earth Pups, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/earth-pups/Similar places near Chicago
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