Unleashed in Evanston

★ 4.8 · 74 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Evanston, IL
Unleashed in Evanston, Evanston
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 74 reviews · top 37% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
74 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#133 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Unleashed in Evanston is a dog daycare in Evanston, IL, offering daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 74 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #133 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.

Key facts

Services
DaycareTraining
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#133 of 386
Google rating
★4.8 (74)
From downtown
11.9 mi
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
Spay / neuterRequired for males
Their words
“For male dogs to be eligible for adult daycare, we require them to be neutered.”unleashedinevanston.com/faq
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Before your dog can start daycare, they must have a successful trial day to make sure your dog and Unleashed are a good fit for each other.”unleashedinevanston.com/faq
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Between the hours of 7:00pm-7:00am, we have a staff member who stays with the dogs in our studio apartment style boarding room”unleashedinevanston.com/faq
HousingOpen or suite
Their words
“All boarding dogs spend the night at UA-Dempster either in our studio apartment style boarding room, or in a private luxury suite.”unleashedinevanston.com/faq
Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on
Their words
“You may opt-in to receive a personalized report card with photos, videos, and a full report of your dog s activities during their boarding stay. This is an add-on service for $8, limited to one update per week of boarding.”unleashedinevanston.com/faq
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Tours can be scheduled on select evenings and weekends.”unleashedinevanston.com/faq
Online bookingYes
Their words
“We use Gingr to track all reservations at Unleashed. You can request and cancel any future reservations through the customer portal.”unleashedinevanston.com/faq
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Groups separated byNot 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
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
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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★67
4 ★2
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★2
★ 4.80Google average
74reviews 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

trainer 6teachers 6understanding dog behavior 5confidence building 3safe environment 3helpful instructor 2private training 2individualized care 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation
Deposit refunded with 7 days notice (14 days for peak dates)Stated on their website
Handling & correction
Uses only positive reinforcement to train and redirect dogsStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Optional $8 boarding report card with photos and videos, up to once per week of the stayStated on their website
Minimum age
Puppy daycare takes dogs from 2 months oldStated on their website
Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Daycare: females take a break during the weeks around their heat cycleStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ORD · Chicago O'Hare
11.6 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
17.9 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

1908 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201

11.9 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Unleashed in Evanston

What services does Unleashed in Evanston offer?
Unleashed in Evanston is listed as a dog day care center in Evanston, IL, offering daycare.
How much does Unleashed in Evanston charge?
We did not find a published rate on Unleashed in Evanston's website when we checked it (2026-08-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night across 137 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Unleashed in Evanston?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Unleashed in Evanston compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #133 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 74 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Unleashed in Evanston, Evanston, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/unleashed-in-evanston/

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