K9 University Chicago
Sources
- Reviews read
- 694 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #254 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- K9 University Chicago’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-08-20
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Regular and Deluxe Dog Boarding Prices Service Level Number of Dogs Price REGULAR Boarding 1 Dog Per Night $67 2 Dogs Per Night $107 [40% off the second dog] DELUXE Boarding 1 Dog Per Night $77 ... Single Daycare Walk-in $45”Open their price page ↗
K9 University Chicago is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 694 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #254 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $67–$77 per night and daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
About this place
K9 University Chicago is one of the city's premier dog care facilities, proudly serving all breeds and temperaments since 1992. Conveniently located with easy highway access, we offer a range of services tailored to your dog's needs: climate-controlled daycare, boarding (with or without training), expert grooming, and exciting events like agility courses and dog parties. Our spacious facility ensures safety and engagement, even for dogs with behavioral challenges, fostering a welcoming environme
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $67–$77/night
- Daycare rate
- $45/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Chicago
- #254 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (694)
- From downtown
- 3.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- East Garfield Park
- Additional dog
- 2 Dogs Per Night $107 regular / $127 deluxe [40% off the second dog]
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Their words
“The following are the required Vaccinations for any K9U service: Distemper, Up to Date Fecal Test, Parvo, Rabies, Bordatella, and Lepto.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
Their words
“The following are the required Vaccinations for any K9U service: Distemper, Up to Date Fecal Test, Parvo, Rabies, Bordatella, and Lepto.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
Their words
“Please be sure to fax or email us a current record of these for our files.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
Operations6 of 21 published
Their words
“Our facility is monitored by staff 24/7 and is climate-controlled to provide safety and comfort no matter the weather.”k9uchicago.com/
Their words
“These small, trainer-curated groups progress at a comfortable pace, with trainers matching each dog by temperament, play style, and individual needs”k9uchicago.com/boarding-daycare-for-reactive-dogs/
Their words
“K9U has the largest and nicest and biggest indoor and outdoor play areas in Chicago complete with playground equipment and controlled environment.”k9uchicago.com/k9u-chicago-frequently-asked-questions/
Their words
“Our facility is monitored by staff 24/7 and is climate-controlled to provide safety and comfort no matter the weather.”k9uchicago.com/
Their words
“Report Card free Video or Picture of your dog with a description of how your pooch is doing.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
Their words
“Book Online Call for packs Email for packs”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
Show 18 policies not 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
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
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner authorizes emergency vet care and is solely responsible for the expensesStated on their PDF
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily report cards with photos (senior daycare and boarding)Stated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Senior approach uses calmer groups, optional individual care and quieter kennelsStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Individual handling is available for reactive dogs that cannot be in groups ($5 fee)Stated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Accepts intact dogs in daycare, with separate play areas and small matched groupsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $33/day | Archived page, 2020-11-25 |
| 2021 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2021-10-17 |
| 2022 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2022-09-26 |
| 2023 | — | $38/day | Archived page, 2023-09-30 |
| 2024 | — | $41/day | Archived page, 2024-11-07 |
| 2025 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2025-12-24 |
| Now | $67–$77/night | $45/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
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–4 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
- 7.2 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 12.3 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
2945 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612
3.7 miles from downtown Chicago · East Garfield Park · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
K9 University Chicago, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/k9-university-chicago/Similar places near Chicago
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