--- title: "Playtime Pup Ranch — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/playtime-pup-ranch/" 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)" --- # Playtime Pup Ranch Dog day care center in Des Plaines, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 126 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** 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:** 676 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - **Phone:** (847) 298-7877 - **Website:** http://www.playtimepupranch.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playtime%20Pup%20Ranch&query_place_id=ChIJaybV5jG5D4gRpxaEqXytQ-s ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM | ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 6.3 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 20.9 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella. Additionally, we ask that all dogs are free of any communicable diseases for 30 days. Below is additional info on the required vaccines” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/faq - **Bordetella lead time:** 2 days before arrival > “at least 48 hours before attending the Ranch. It is our preference that vaccines are given seven days prior. Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella.” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/faq - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 9 months > “All dogs must be spayed/neutered by 9 months old.” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/daycare - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Your pups assessment will take around 1.5 Hours to complete.” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/faq - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### 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 > “Additionally, staff is also trained to recognize that dogs sometimes need a little “me time”, so we utilize the crates to allow this quiet time for the dog.” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/faq - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “No kennels, only open, cage-free boarding for a stress-free experience” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/about - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “soundproofing throughout to keep nervous dogs at ease and a climate-controlled environment.” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/faq - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Pup cams to keep an eye on your dog s daily playtime” — https://www.playtimepupranch.com/about - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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 Playtime Pup Ranch, Des Plaines, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/playtime-pup-ranch/ (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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