Pooch Town

★ 5.0 · 13 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL

DaycareBoarding

Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 13 reviews · top 22% in Chicago

Sources

Behind the 9.6

Reviews read: 13 on Google
Average stars: 5.00 ★
Rank: #78 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

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Published rate$60 /night

$40middle $60$90

About the Chicago middle price

From their website, 2026-08-20

Sources

Behind the $60

Source: Pooch Town’s own website
Checked on: 2026-08-20
Rate type: First dog, standard night

“Boarding PRICING Standard Night : 5-Night Pack : 7-Night Stay : 10-Night Pack : $60 / night $291 $399 ( $57 / night) $558 ( $55 / night) ... SINGLE VISIT Full Day: Half Day (up to 5 hours) $53 $43”

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Pooch Town is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 13 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night and daycare from $53 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
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: $60/night
Daycare rate: $53/day
Open 24 hours: No
Booking & cameras: Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
Rank in Chicago: #78 of 386
Google rating: ★5.0 (13)
From downtown: 8.5 mi
Neighborhood: South Shore
Profile claimed on Google: Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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

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

Their words

“What vaccines are required? We require proof of current Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo vaccinations.”poochtownpetcare.com/faq

Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months

Their words

“Is my dog required to be spayed/neutered to attend daycare or boarding? We require all dogs over six months old to be spayed or neutered before attending daycare or boarding.”poochtownpetcare.com/faq

Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word

Their words

“We require proof of current Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo vaccinations.”poochtownpetcare.com/faq

Operations3 of 21 published

Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight

Their words

“Do you have someone overnight in the building with the dogs? Our guests have quiet time to rest after we've closed for the day, and we do not have someone stay overnight. We have surveillance and alarm systems set in place for the safety of our guests.”poochtownpetcare.com/faq

Groups separated bySize, temperament and energy

Their words

“How do you separate dogs into play groups? Our playgroups are separated by size, temperament and energy levels.”poochtownpetcare.com/faq

Online bookingYes

Their words

“You can book an appointment using our website, Gingr , or give us a call at (773) 440-0245.”poochtownpetcare.com/faq

Show 21 policies not published on their website

Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website

Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website

Temperament evaluationNot 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

Play modelNot published on their website

Time out of their roomNot published on their website

Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website

HousingNot published on their website

Outdoor accessNot 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

FeedingNot published on their website

AvailabilityNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score

5 ★13

4 ★0

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

★ 5.00Google average

13reviews 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

staff 2travel 2fur 2dog daycare 2grooming 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up: Daycare rule: not picked up by 7:15 PM means boarded overnight at $55Stated on their website
Cancellation: Cancel 24 hours ahead or only half the fee is refundedStated 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: 6 AM–7 PM
Sun: 6 AM–7 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: 8.8 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare: 22.2 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

7411 S Stony Island Ave 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60649

8.5 miles from downtown Chicago · South Shore · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as Black-ownedIdentifies as veteran-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible seatingFree street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Pooch Town

What services does Pooch Town offer?

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

How much does Pooch Town charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night and daycare at $53 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-20). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.

What vaccines does Pooch Town require?

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

Is someone on site overnight at Pooch Town?

No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.

How does Pooch Town compare with other Chicago facilities?

It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 13 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.