Dog day care center · Chicago, IL
Earth Pups
★★★★½ 4.7 from 93 Google reviews · #32 of 74 in Chicago by score
DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sittingDedicated facility
9.4DogDnB Score
What Earth Pups publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
11 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-08-20. 16 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All pups must be up to date on their rabies, distempter/parvo, & bordatella vaccinations and have a clean fecal exam within one year.”www.earthpups.com/services
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All pups must be up to date on their rabies, distempter/parvo, & bordatella vaccinations and have a clean fecal exam within one year.”www.earthpups.com/services
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“We require all dogs be at least 12 weeks old AND have received their rabies vaccination. ... Puppies over 6 months must also be spayed/neutered.”www.earthpups.com/faqs
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must have passed our Meet & Greet assessment prior to acceptance into playgroup.”www.earthpups.com/services
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All you need to do is register you and your pup on our online booking site (linked above) and schedule a Meet & Great. Make sure you upload your vaccination records!”www.earthpups.com/faqs
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is my dog alone overnight? Nope! Our loving staff spend the night 365 days/year so your pups are never alone.”www.earthpups.com/faqs
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 bySingle, size and cohort
Their words
“Do you separate dogs by size? We don't need to! All of our dogs are under 20 pounds and play together in a supervised space with our loving staff members!”www.earthpups.com/faqs
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Overnight Upgrades: Exit Bath & Dry Daily Email Updates Variety of Frozen Lick Mats Nightly One-on-One Enrichment & Play”www.earthpups.com/services
HousingSuite
Their words
“Pups stay overnight in glass-front suites of different sizes to accommodate pups and households of different sizes.”www.earthpups.com/services
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 medicationYes no insulin
Their words
“Can you give my dog their medication? We can administer any oral medication for dogs in daycare or boarding. We do not administer insulin.”www.earthpups.com/faqs
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Can you accommodate my dog with a special diet? We only feed your dog the food you have brought. We have ample refrigerator and freezer space for your pups food.”www.earthpups.com/faqs
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-08-20. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
anxious dog ×3small dog friendly ×3dachshund ×2efficient staff ×2senior dog care ×2daily updates ×2overnight stays ×2loving care ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
90% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 5% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree street parking
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.