Pack Life

★ 4.9 · 162 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL

DaycareBoarding

Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 162 reviews · top 11% in Chicago

Sources

Behind the 9.7

Reviews read: 162 on Google
Average stars: 4.90 ★
Rank: #37 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

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Published rate$75 /night

$40middle $60$90

Above the Chicago middle price

From their website, 2026-10-27

Sources

Behind the $75

Source: Pack Life’s own website
Checked on: 2026-10-27
Rate type: First dog, standard night

“Boarding Per Night 1 dog $75 | 2 dogs $110 | 3 dogs $145 ... Holiday Boarding 1 dog $80 | 2 dogs $120 | 3 dogs $160 ... Daycare Full Day 1 dog $45 | 2 dogs $80 | 3 dogs $100”

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Pack Life is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 162 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $75 per night and daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services: DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type: Dedicated facility
Boarding rate: $75/night
Daycare rate: $45/day
Open 24 hours: No
Rank in Chicago: #37 of 386
Google rating: ★4.9 (162)
From downtown: 2.9 mi
Neighborhood: West Town
Holiday / peak: holiday boarding $80/night for 1 dog
Additional dog: 2 dogs $110/night
Profile claimed on Google: Yes

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 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 requirements2 of 6 published

Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Their words

“Pack Life requires the Rabies, Bordatella, Distemper, and Parvovirus vaccinations.”packlife.net/daycare

Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word

Their words

“Walk-ins welcome! Must bring proof of vaccinations.”packlife.net/daycare

Operations5 of 21 published

Play modelAll-day open play

Their words

“we encourage open play and offer an immersive pack experience for all dogs—no matter the breed or size. No crates, no cages, no suites.”packlife.net/

Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)

Their words

“Solo Play Additional $10 to the above rates.”packlife.net/boarding

HousingCage free

Their words

“No crates, no cages, no suites.”packlife.net/

Outdoor accessYard and pool

Their words

“We have about 5000 square feet of outside space. During the summertime, it's decked out with playground equipment and pools.”packlife.net/daycare

FeedingAccepts raw diets

Their words

“Raw food is permitted.”packlife.net/boarding

Show 20 policies not published on their website

Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website

Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website

Spay / neuterNot published on their website

Temperament evaluationNot published on their website

Staff on site overnightNot 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

Groups separated byNot published on their website

Time out of their roomNot 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

Administers medicationNot 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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score

5 ★156

4 ★3

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★3

★ 4.90Google average

162reviews behind the score

★ 4.65Chicago average

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

instagram updates 7tired dogs 4flexible timing 3dog whisperer 2foster dogs 2handling difficult dogs 2rescue dogs 2outdoor play areas 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time: Boarding checkout is 1 PM; after that daycare rates apply, with pick-up until 9 PMStated on their website
Late pick-up: Boarding pick-up after 1 PM is charged daycare ratesStated on their website
Cancellation: Holiday stays: 50% non-refundable deposit; full charge if cancelled with under 10 days' noticeStated on their website
If a dog is sick: Dogs suspected of kennel cough or canine flu are quarantined; ill dogs are taken to a vet clinicStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon: 6 AM–7 PM
Tue: 6 AM–7 PM
Wed: 6 AM–7 PM
Thu: 6 AM–7 PM
Fri: 6 AM–7 PM
Sat: 8 AM–7 PM
Sun: 8 AM–6 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: 7.9 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare: 12.9 mi
Weekday hours span: 6 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

401 N Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

2.9 miles from downtown Chicago · West Town · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Pack Life

What services does Pack Life offer?

Pack Life is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.

How much does Pack Life charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $75 per night and daycare at $45 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.

What vaccines does Pack Life require?

According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.

Is someone on site overnight at Pack Life?

Pack Life's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.

How does Pack Life compare with other Chicago facilities?

It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 162 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.