--- title: "The Wag Lab, LLC — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-wag-lab-llc/" 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 Wag Lab, LLC 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/). **★5.0 from 12 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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 - **Address:** 1655 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - **Phone:** (773) 593-1234 - **Website:** https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1 - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Wag%20Lab%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJSX6RCtfND4gRJyWLlT1n9pk ## 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 | Closed | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **How a stay is counted:** In-home boarding is billed per 24-hour cycle — facility's words: "Overnight Boarding | 24-Hour Cycle Boarding $90 Additional pet $70" (https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/overnight-boarding) - **Cancellation:** Full refund if cancelled by noon one week ahead; later, the first seven days are not refunded — facility's words: "Cancellations made by 12:00 p.m. one week prior to the start date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations after this deadline will receive no refund for the first seven days" (https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Nervous dogs get slow introductions and small groups — facility's words: "Our slow introductions, small group sizes, and personalized approach help nervous pups build confidence at their own pace." (https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily report cards on activities and behavior — facility's words: "Daily report cards with updates on your dog s activities and behavior" (https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/daycare) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 9.3 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 12.1 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 - **Overnight boarding:** $90 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $60 per day - **Additional dog:** $70 additional pet (boarding) > “Daycare | The Daily Wag Pass $60 Additional pet: $55 ... Overnight Boarding | 24-hour cycle $90 Additional pet: $70” Source: https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1 — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 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, leptospirosis > “All dogs must be current on: Rabies Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Canine Influenza Leptospirosis” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Fecal Test A current fecal test completed within the last 6 months is required.” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **Spay / neuter:** Required > “Can my dog attend if they re not spayed or neutered? No, all dogs must be spayed or neutered and fully potty trained.” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Required Assessment Day All dogs must complete a mandatory 1 2 hours assessment scheduled before enrollment.” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Care provided by highly trained professionals certified in pet CPR and First Aid” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/daycare - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “We prioritize safety, positive interactions, and plenty of opportunities for breaks and quiet time.” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **Groups separated by:** Temperament and play style > “Because we exclusively care for dogs 25 pounds and under, all guests are similar in size. We also carefully consider each dog s temperament and play style to encourage safe, positive interactions” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** 20 > “Because we maintain a limited capacity of 20 dogs per day, reservations often fill quickly.” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **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:** Yes > “Daily report cards with updates on your dog s activities and behavior” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/daycare - **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:** Yes > “Can you administer medication? Yes. We can administer most oral and topical medications according to your veterinarian s instructions.” — https://thewaglab9.wixsite.com/website-1/policy - **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 Wag Lab, LLC, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-wag-lab-llc/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/chicago-il/the-wag-lab-llc.json