K9 University Chicago
★★★★½ 4.6 from 694 Google reviews · #45 of 74 in Chicago by score
DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
About
K9 University Chicago is one of the city's premier dog care facilities, proudly serving all breeds and temperaments since 1992. Conveniently located with easy highway access, we offer a range of services tailored to your dog's needs: climate-controlled daycare, boarding (with or without training), expert grooming, and exciting events like agility courses and dog parties. Our spacious facility ensures safety and engagement, even for dogs with behavioral challenges, fostering a welcoming environme
Description from the business’s public profile.
What K9 University Chicago 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.
Their words
“The following are the required Vaccinations for any K9U service: Distemper, Up to Date Fecal Test, Parvo, Rabies, Bordatella, and Lepto.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
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“The following are the required Vaccinations for any K9U service: Distemper, Up to Date Fecal Test, Parvo, Rabies, Bordatella, and Lepto.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
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“Please be sure to fax or email us a current record of these for our files.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
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“Our facility is monitored by staff 24/7 and is climate-controlled to provide safety and comfort no matter the weather.”k9uchicago.com/
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“These small, trainer-curated groups progress at a comfortable pace, with trainers matching each dog by temperament, play style, and individual needs”k9uchicago.com/boarding-daycare-for-reactive-dogs/
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“K9U has the largest and nicest and biggest indoor and outdoor play areas in Chicago complete with playground equipment and controlled environment.”k9uchicago.com/k9u-chicago-frequently-asked-questions/
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“Our facility is monitored by staff 24/7 and is climate-controlled to provide safety and comfort no matter the weather.”k9uchicago.com/
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“Report Card free Video or Picture of your dog with a description of how your pooch is doing.”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
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“Book Online Call for packs Email for packs”k9uchicago.com/dog-daycare/
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What reviewers mention
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Rating breakdown
84% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 9% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
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