--- title: "The Doggy Dojo Inc. — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-doggy-dojo-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)" --- # The Doggy Dojo 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/). **★4.9 from 109 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:** 3507 N Kenton Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 - **Phone:** (312) 217-3656 - **Website:** http://www.thedoggydojo.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Doggy%20Dojo%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJv47W3qDND4gRJLsZovbhJzk ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **If a dog is sick:** Daycare: dogs must be free of contagious illness; ill dogs may be sent home — facility's words: "Dogs must be free of contagious illness and parasites Dogs showing signs of illness may be sent home." (https://thedoggydojo.com/doggy-day-care-pricing-chicago/) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare dogs must be at least 6 months old — facility's words: "Dogs must be at least 6 months old" (https://thedoggydojo.com/doggy-day-care-pricing-chicago/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 8.7 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 10.9 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** no 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 9 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Vaccinations All dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: Rabies Distemper / DHPP Bordetella Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)” — https://thedoggydojo.com/doggy-day-care-pricing-chicago/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Fecal Testing A negative fecal test is required every 12 months. Results must be provided by a licensed veterinarian.” — https://thedoggydojo.com/doggy-day-care-pricing-chicago/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required > “Spay / Neuter Dogs must be spayed or neutered.” — https://thedoggydojo.com/doggy-day-care-pricing-chicago/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Enrollment Completed enrollment paperwork, signed waivers, and current vaccination and fecal records are required before participation.” — https://thedoggydojo.com/doggy-day-care-pricing-chicago/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Human-Supervised Overnights A team member stays on-site for calm, safe sleepovers.” — https://thedoggydojo.com/about/ - **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 > “Our team brings years of hands-on experience in dog care and is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.” — https://thedoggydojo.com/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Paid add-on > “Private Play Sessions Perfect for extreme weather days — or just because. $30 for 25 minutes $45 for 50 minutes” — https://thedoggydojo.com/doggy-day-care-pricing-chicago/ - **Housing:** Crate free > “Crate-Free Dog Daycare and Boarding in Chicago A Dog Daycare Built on Love, Trust, and Community Everything Your Dog Needs—All in One Mindful, Crate-Free Space” — https://thedoggydojo.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Play Sessions & Activity Rentals Calm, supervised indoor and outdoor play designed for movement and fun.” — https://thedoggydojo.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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 The Doggy Dojo Inc., Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-doggy-dojo-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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