--- title: "Green Dog Inc. — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/green-dog-inc/" 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)" --- # Green Dog Inc. Dog day care center in Chicago, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.8 from 60 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** 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, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 2231 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - **Phone:** (773) 772-4877 - **Website:** http://www.greendoginc.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Green%20Dog%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJR9FApEwtDogRYBw3RqfJC0s ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Puppies must be over 16 weeks old — facility's words: "Age Restrictions: Puppies are welcome but must be over 16 weeks old." (https://greendoginc.com/dog-boarding-in-chicago/) - **Cancellation:** $50 fee per boarding day not cancelled 72 hours ahead — facility's words: "Cancellation Fee: Please note that any scheduled boarding day that is reserved but not attended or canceled 72 hrs in advance will be charged a $50 fee." (https://greendoginc.com/dog-boarding-in-chicago/) - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up by 12 PM; later pick-ups are charged the daycare daily rate — facility's words: "Any pick-up after 12 pm will incur a daycare daily rate fee." (https://greendoginc.com/dog-boarding-in-chicago/) - **Late pick-up:** Boarding pick-ups after 12 PM are charged the daycare daily rate — facility's words: "Any pick-up after 12 pm will incur a daycare daily rate fee." (https://greendoginc.com/dog-boarding-in-chicago/) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 8.3 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 12.7 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:** $58 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $41–$46 per day - **Additional dog:** $103/night for 2 dogs > “Boarding Rates Boarding Daily Fee 1 Dog $58 2 Dogs $103 ... Day Care Rates Packages Daycare Daily Fee Weekday $46 Weekend $41” Source: https://greendoginc.com/dog-boarding-in-chicago/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Proof of vaccinations or vaccine titers is required, including rabies, Bordetella, distemper/parvo, and canine influenza H3N2.” — https://greendoginc.com/daycare/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “All dogs must be parasite-free, verified by a yearly clean fecal exam.” — https://greendoginc.com/daycare/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “Dogs over 7 months old must be spayed or neutered.” — https://greendoginc.com/daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Before boarding, each dog must undergo an evaluation to ensure a harmonious environment for all our guests.” — https://greendoginc.com/dog-boarding-in-chicago/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of vaccinations or vaccine titers is required, including rabies, Bordetella, distemper/parvo, and canine influenza H3N2.” — https://greendoginc.com/daycare/ ### 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:** Open play with enforced rest > “Nap time is an essential part of the day at Green Dog. We provide comfortable dog beds, aromatherapy, and soothing classical music to create a relaxing atmosphere where your dog can recharge between playtimes.” — https://greendoginc.com/daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “1-4 pm: Playtime (playgroups separated by size and temperament outdoors, and indoor enrichment)” — https://greendoginc.com/daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Paid add-on > “One-on-One time $30 Treat your pup to some quality one-on-one time with our staff.” — https://greendoginc.com/dog-boarding-in-chicago/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Your dog can enjoy running in our beautiful outdoor play area” — https://greendoginc.com/ - **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 > “Weekends & Tours: by Appointment Only” — https://greendoginc.com/ - **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:** 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 Green Dog Inc., Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/green-dog-inc/ (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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