--- title: "Happy Tails & Trails, Inc — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/happy-tails-and-trails-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)" --- # Happy Tails & Trails, 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/). **★5.0 from 301 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.9/10.** 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, training, walking, boarding, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 1613 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612 - **Phone:** (312) 388-9077 - **Website:** http://happytailsandtrails.net/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Tails%20%26%20Trails%2C%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJAQAAAOEsDogR1DkQJPlRA2o ## 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–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** 48 hours' notice; later cancellations are charged one night of boarding — facility's words: "Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before your scheduled boarding drop … Cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice will be charged a late … cancellation fee equal to one night of boarding." (https://happytailsandtrails.net/boarding/) - **Breed & size limits:** The 1 W. Superior St. daycare location is exclusively for dogs under 35 lbs — facility's words: "Daycare exclusively for dogs under 35 lbs" (https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/) - **Updates during a stay:** Photo updates and notes on eating, playing and resting during boarding — facility's words: "Photo updates and clear communication during their stay" (https://happytailsandtrails.net/boarding/) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Daycare offers one-on-one attention for shy, anxious or aging dogs — facility's words: "One-on-one attention for shy, anxious, or aging dogs" (https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/) - **Minimum age (months):** Infant Puppy Play daycare program is for puppies 8-20 weeks old — facility's words: "Our Infant Puppy Play program is designed for puppies 8–20 weeks" (https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://happytailsandtrails.gingrapp.com/front_end/login/email - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 8.1 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 13.7 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:** $80–$150 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Additional dog:** $145/night for 2 dogs from the same household > “Boarding rates and promotions $80/night – 1 dog, facility boarding $145/night – 2 dogs from the same household, facility boarding $150/night – "Boarding at Angie's house," home-style” Source: https://happytailsandtrails.net/boarding/ — checked August 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza > “Strict four-vaccine requirement : DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies, Leptospirosis” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Simple booking and requirements To book: Enroll in daycare first Boarding is exclusively for existing daycare clients. Schedule a trial evaluation day Helps your dog become comfortable with our space, staff, and routine.” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Health & Safety First: All puppies must show proof of their first round of vaccinations (DHPP, DLP, or equivalent) before attending.” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/infant-puppy-play-in-chicago-il/ ### 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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Staff includes former vet techs and canine behaviorists All team members trained in pet CPR and emergency response” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/ - **Play model:** Structured rotation > “7:00–9:00 AM – Drop-off and open play 9:00–11:00 AM – Structured group play sessions 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Lunch for those who need it; calm play and rest for others 1:00–4:30 PM – More playtime, enrichment, and socialization 4:30–6:30 PM – Wind-down play, din[ner]” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/ - **Groups separated by:** Age and temperament > “Open-sleep environment with dogs grouped by age and temperament” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/boarding/ - **Time out of their room:** Structured day 7am-6:30pm > “7:00–9:00 AM – Drop-off and open play 9:00–11:00 AM – Structured group play sessions 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Lunch for those who need it; calm play and rest for others 1:00–4:30 PM – More playtime, enrichment, and socialization 4:30–6:30 PM – Wind-down play, din[ner]” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/ - **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:** Indoor outdoor weather permitting > “Weather-responsive indoor/outdoor play when conditions allow” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “two fully equipped, climate-controlled facilities offering holistic dog care services” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Report cards, photos & weekly updates for parents” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/ - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “Request a tour by appointment and see our play spaces in person” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/ - **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:** Yes > “Our mobile app and online client portal (Gingr) Real-time check-ins and updates Easy online booking for daily visits and 10-day or 20-day daycare packages” — https://happytailsandtrails.net/day-care/ ## 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 Happy Tails & Trails, Inc, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/happy-tails-and-trails-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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