Western wag

★ 4.7 · 98 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL
Western wag, Chicago
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 98 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
98 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#168 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$75 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $75
Source
Western wag’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“$75 per night for one dog includes daycare Price increases to $85 on Holidays ... Daycare Full Day $50 for one dog”
Open their price page ↗

Western wag is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 98 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $75 per night and daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
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
$75/night
Daycare rate
$50/day
Open 24 hours
Yes
Rank in Chicago
#168 of 386
Google rating
★4.7 (98)
From downtown
3.6 mi
Neighborhood
West Town
Holiday / peak
$85/night on holidays (vs $75)
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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.

Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Our facility is staffed 24/7 whenever dogs are boarding, so your pup is never alone.”westernwag.com/dog-boarding-wicker-park-chicago
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Every pup enjoys a mix of structured play, enrichment activities, and rest.”westernwag.com/dog-daycare-wicker-park-chicago
Groups separated bySize, temperament and energy
Their words
“Dogs are grouped by size, energy level, and temperment for safe, social play.”westernwag.com/dog-daycare-wicker-park-chicago
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Our crate-free boarding experience combines fun-filled days of play and socialization with plenty of downtime”westernwag.com/dog-boarding-wicker-park-chicago
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“If you forget, NO WORRIES, we provide in-house food.”westernwag.com/dog-boarding-wicker-park-chicago
Show 22 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
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
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
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
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★89
4 ★1
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★8
★ 4.70Google average
98reviews 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

instagram updates 4birthday parties 4puppy care 3dog socialization 3themed parties 2treating dogs like their own 2crateless boarding 2anxious dog 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up by noon on the final day; later pick-ups add a half-day daycare chargeStated on their website
Late pick-up
Half-day daycare charge for boarding pick-ups after noonStated on their website
Vet costs during a stay
Staff may seek vet care if needed; all resulting expenses are the owner’sStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Daycare and boarding: dogs must be at least 24 weeks oldStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

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

For travelers

MDW · Chicago Midway
9 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
12.2 mi
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

1458 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

3.6 miles from downtown Chicago · West Town · Get directions

Questions about Western wag

What services does Western wag offer?
Western wag is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does Western wag charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $75 per night and daycare at $50 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Western wag?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Western wag compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 98 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Western wag, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/western-wag/

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