Great day care. Friendly staff, and they post pics of your dog daily on Instagram. You can tell they care about your pooch. They also offer boarding and grooming, and have different groups for different sized doggos. read more

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Full disclosure I'm not a client and I own a dog daycare business. A client moved out of my service area so I recommended Trisha and her team. They were very happy so when another client moved that way I reached out to Trisha. She agreed to let me see her place and how they operate. It's rare these days with all the franchises coming in to find someone so passionate about what they have built and operate. To keep this short and sweet the highest compliment I can give is that I would not only recommend her I would send my own dogs there. She is building a new place which will only help to make her more of the standard. Keep up the good work read more

The best doggie daycare around! My dog LOVES going to day care. We utilize not only the day care, but the boarding services offered. Chicago Packtive offers crate-free boarding which was a must for my pup. Her manners have improved and she always comes home tired from a day of play. I wouldn't trust anyone else with her. We get fun photo updates too! Highly recommend! read more

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Best day care there could be. Trish is so caring, and she is great at hiring very sweet staff. My old boxers love going. And they are great with one who has DM (dog version of ALS). Both love going and cry when I do not get out of the car fast enough. I do not know how I would manage without them. read more

Chasing Tails is unlike any other doggie daycare/boarding facility in Chicago and I am convinced nothing else like it exists. Trish is absolutely amazing. From the day we started at Chasing Tails, she went above and beyond to make sure my dog, who is a bit skittish, felt comfortable and came home happier and more confident than when I dropped her off every single time. Trish makes every dog feel like not only part of the Chasing Tails pack, but a part of her family. My dog has progressed in every way and built so much confidence since beginning with Chasing Tails. From the very first day she went, any time we'd go for a walk, she'd try and take me to daycare because she loves it that much. I am extremely attached to my dog and struggled with finding somewhere or someone I trusted to leave her with while I traveled. I can honestly say, I trust Trish and her team more than anyone I know, including my own family! She is the best of the best and the only downfall is that I think my dog would live at Chasing tails forever if she could! The facility is beautiful, large, and extremely clean and the team spends time working with each dog and owner on their individual needs. This is more than a daycare and boarding facility, this is an undeniably positive experience for your dog filled with exercise, so much fun, love, and learning. If you're looking for a safe, affordable option for your babies, you've absolutely found it in Chasing Tails. read more

Me and my dog give this place five stars! The staff is great and my dog is always so excited to go to daycare. Most importantly, she gets to exercise and socialize with other dogs which helps with her high energy. Also, the prices are so reasonable - probably the best you'll find! read more

Hands down the best dog daycare ever. Before we first went to Chasing Tails (now Chicago Packtive), we had been previously told by another daycare that our dog was not a "daycare dog" because he was very nervous and shy, which was very disconcerting given that he needed to be somewhere during the day while we worked. The first call with Trish was the opposite - she was very reassuring and after the first day, she was confident our Duncan was a "daycare dog." Trish's team is the absolute best and was there for us no matter what. They understand dogs of all personalities and backgrounds. If we still lived in the city, Duncan would still be a Chicago Packtive member, and we recommend Chicago Packtive to everyone who is looking for a dog daycare. You can't find a better daycare than Chicago Packtive. read more

My dog sits at the front door waiting to go to doggy daycare in the morning. Chasing Tails is an excellent place to feel confident and comfort sending your dog. My Lizzie has been going for about a year since she turned 6 months. Best decision ever. The staff is wonderful and the owner Tricia is awesome. She is obviously a huge dog lover. Tricia is trustworthy, kind, responsible and caring, towards both the dogs and clients, as well as her staff. This is a business owner who has integrity and passion for her work. This daycare exceeds my expectations and I am grateful to have found it! read more

Wow, I wish I could give Trisha and her team 10 stars! To say Trisha is a life & dog saver is a complete understatement. My black Lab, Quinn, has been going to CTFU for 3 1/2 years (since she was 6 months old). Basically, she's grown up there. When I first sent her I was so worried, because for a Lab she was really tiny and fragile. But I felt confident because I know Trisha runs a tight ship. She doesn't take too many dogs and has strict behavior rules. I love that Trisha does obedience training every day with small groups of dogs and doesn't let the dogs jump or bark incessantly. No worries that your dog will pick up any bad habits at CTFU. She also watches dogs overnight so if you travel it will be completely seamless. Quinn will go off to daycare, stay as many nights as needed, and then be home waiting for me when I get there. No stress whatsoever for me, which I appreciate. You are not treated like just a client by CTFU, but as a friend. Beyond the awesome daycare, Trisha is an amazing human being. She fosters rescue dogs, rehabilitates them, and works to get them adopted. Truly remarkable person! I love CTFU and it's one of the main reasons I'm sad to be moving away from Chicago. They are truly one-of-a-kind. read more

Like everyone else leaving reviews, I can't say enough good things about Trisha and her team. She has taken our shy, nervous dog and made her a more social, more functional, happier animal. She treats your dog as if it's her own, and we are so grateful! We sent our dog to daycare and boarding, and she always came home tired, happy, and healthy. We would send our dog there forever if we could, but have relocated...that said, if we ever had the chance to go back to Chasing Tails, we'd do so in a heartbeat. read more

Not even sure where to start...the beginning is always a good place. 2007. I don't think that Trish (owner) even had a name for her company back then, but she did sometime during that year? (it was 12 years ago man) It's been 12 years now and we have had her by our side helping with training and everything else in between. At that time a 3mos old puppy until his time to pounce across the rainbow bridge...from our first dog, rest his soul, and now onto our second big ol 85lb and growing puppy. Words cannot describe the amount of love, compassion and effort that she puts into her business. Selfless would be an apt description of Trish...to the point where I've seen people take advantage of her kindness which is problematic as Trish only has to say NO...ahem! If you want your beloved pet to receive the attention to detail (as much as one can provide when surrounded by many animals) that she and her awesome team provides - then connect with her ASAP as she does turn away many customers due to how busy they are these days. Check out her website. read more

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I have no idea how we got so lucky to have found Trisha and Chasing Tails. We are first time dog owners with busy lives and traveling careers, so it was challenging to get our beloved Eddy socialized and his high energy put to good use, until we found CTFU. Eddy LOVES his days/nights with Trisha and team. The people are very friendly and seem to genuinely love dogs which is another plus for me! They make sure all the dogs have their shots and gather tons of info up front on every dog they care for, so it's super safe. I truly appreciate that they worked with eddy individually to ensure his comfort level within a new unfamiliar environment. Here he can get out and play with other dogs and then go back to his own place to stay that isn't in a cage. They are accommodating, caring for all the different personalities that walk through their doors and help with guidance for those of us in need. 10/10 and Highly recommend! read more

Trisha and Chasing Tails 4 U is the best! She picks up our two dogs (15lb and 65lbs) twice a week for hours of power play. Our dogs wait by the window every morning hoping that it's a day at Chasing Tails 4 U. Trisha is personable, kind and clearly loves her job. I would highly recommend Chasing Tails to anyone who is looking exercise their dog. She also boards our dogs as well as occasional grooming. This is a family business and a real treasure! read more

I could not adequately explain how fantastic this place is and how great of a job Trisha does. Trisha cares for each of these dogs as if they are her own - there is a week long trial period (free of charge) to ensure that the dog is a good fit. Trisha takes that very seriously and only allows a low number of dogs per day so they can be properly supervised. She also monitors their vet and medicine needs way better than my vet - has alerted me to my dog's upcoming booster shot requirement before my vet did! I have left my dog with her overnight for several days and there has never even remotely been an issue. When they come to pick my dog up in the morning, he literally jumps up and down with joy and has made several best friends there that we also see at the park on the weekends! Friends of mine have used other daycare providers and shared horror stories about fights or the service failing to pick up the dog and leaving them in a crate for hours. Consider Chasing Tails the polar opposite. I never have to worry about a thing and know my dog is in fantastic hands at all times. read more

I don't think I can say enough about how wonderful Trisha is. She has been overnighting and dog sitting my dog for two years now and he is obsessed. She is one of the few people I trust him with. Every time he comes home after staying with her he sleeps for an entire day because of how much playing he does. Trish is the best!!!!!!! read more

Really great facility! The indoor and outdoor area is large enough for any size dog to get a workout. I have a small dog so the added indoor play area is nice because he gets cold easily. Trish also does some obedience training which has been helpful for us at home. I was sold on her service because of her enthusiastic attitude and genuine love of animals. She is very involved with the group and takes the time to work with individual dogs. She also updates us regularly with video and pics which is nice because we get to see our little guy playing with all his friends! He can't wait to go to group and comes home happy and relaxed. BOTTOM LINE: If you want someone who genuinely loves animals, and is willing to give your dog individual attention and care, then Trish is your girl. read more

My pup Tanner has been going to doggy day care at Chasing Tails 4 U after a neighbor referred me to them a few months ago... and I could not be more pleased! Trisha is incredibly attentive to Tanner's needs and making sure he has a great experience each time. Plus she is a pleasure to work with, always very responsive and organized. She even texts me hours after dropping Tanner back off at home after boarding to make sure I made it home to him from my travels. That kind of personal attention and care is what makes CT4U truly stand out from the rest. read more

Trish, is awesome and brought my little Bisquit home a couple of lbs. lighter after spending a week with her...he needed it! I even got photos of his progress and messages to keep me aware of his goings on! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Trish and the whole Chasing Tails staff. My dog George was a member for a year and a half before we moved out of Chicago and it is not a joke when I say that I cried on George's last day at "camp". The people here made my life so stress free when it came to care for George, it really felt like leaving him with family. Trish and her crew go the extra mile with special gifts at the holidays, birthday pics, check in texts, etc. George also never lost his obedience which I was fearful of before sending him to daycare but Trish runs a perfectly tight ship full of obedience training, playing, rest and excercise. I would recomend everyone consider giving their dogs the opportunity to go here, you will not be dissapointed. I miss you all so much and look forward to stopping in whenever we we are back in Chicago! read more

In response to Lisa - if you walk around the neighborhood on any given day, you'll see similar dog vans, with seemingly unattended dogs. The company owners, such as Trisha, park directly outside houses, and leave the dogs for no more than a few minutes (if that). The dogs that are left together are "friends" and would no more fight than we would. Often, dogs are tethered so they couldn't possible get into a scrap. Additionally, the vans are air-conditioned. The dogs are often barking in the vans, but it's usually because they know who is being picked up and are excited. My dog does it. Think about it - no dog exercise company would risk injury to dogs. As you can see by all the actual users of this company, we are more than happy - as are the dogs. read more

Trisha is the best! The most important thing is always that dogs are playing with other dogs in a SAFE environment. I trust Trisha absolutely with my dog Angie to be in a safe environment where she can get exercise and have fun with other dogs while I am away. Angie comes home very tired and well adjusted. Chasing Tails can be a true blessing if I'm going to be gone from early morning till evening because I can trust that Angie won't be going insane. Trisha is also very accomodating, once I had to take my dog to the vet and there was heavy traffic so Trisha dropped her off at the Vet so I wouldn't have to stop by home to get her. It was out of her way and we were ready for the vet right on time. Once after going out of town I realized I forgot my keys, I called Trisha and she met me very early in the morning to give me a set! She saved me a call to the locksmith and a huge headache. Whoever picks up and drops off Angie leaves a small note. Angie is picked up most mornings around 8:45 and dropped off a little after 2. The price is very reasonable considering that average day boarding costs over $30 usually and they don't pick up or drop off! AMAZING! I feel safe with them having my keys and being in my home. I've never had Angie board with Trisha, but if I did I'm sure she'd never want to leave her! read more

I would give trish 100 stars!! Trish, Jon, and the rest of the staff are amazing!!! We have been using her for a while now and she is always so accommodating and wonderful to work with. If I need Lola picked up on a random morning last minute. I text her and they are here almost instantaneously. We use the pick up/drop off service and it's wonderful. On days Lola has her "daycare collar on", she waits by the door until they come to get her and she is sooooo excited to see them when they come. I'm so thankful to have found Chasing Tails!!! =) read more

Trisha has been boarding my two dogs dogs for a few years now. I always know my dogs are having as good a vacation as I am when they are with her. She is very accommodating of schedules, responsive to check-ins and picks up and drops my dogs off so it's one less thing I have to worry about. She treats my dogs like they are her own, and that makes leaving them so much easier. She also goes out of her way to help when I need veterinary help or advice... She even came through with my spare keys when I was locked out of my home. I'm so glad I found Chasing Tails 4 U in my neighborhood, but I'd use them even if they weren't so close. read more

We have been using Trish to take care of our two precious Golden Retrievers, Sam (6 years old) and Sophie (4 years old) for over three years now. I can't say enough about Trish - we have had them in daycare with Trish 5 days a week and our dogs are the happiest dogs we know. Trish picks them up and drops them off at our home every day, she constantly keeps us up to date via text, and there isn't anyone else around where you get the value for your money than with Trish. Oftentimes, she will have the dogs out for 4 hours a day just because she loves them so much and wants to continue playing with them. One of the best things about Trish is also boarding our dogs with her. Trish takes our dogs to her home, keeps them with her and treats them like members of her own family while we are gone. Our dogs even sleep with Trish at night (they don't even do that in our home!). We love Trish, would recommend her to anyone and everyone who loves their dog and wants to have peace of mind that they are being well cared for during the day and are having a blast! We wouldn't use anyone else! Brian and Andrea H. read more

Chasing Tails is amazing. Trish does a great job of exercising our pit bull puppy. Three times a week he comes home from a full day of exercise and plops right down on the ground (or our bed) exhausted. Trish picks him up in the morning and drops him off in the afternoon and we've never had any problems. She is also so accommodating to his allergy needs. She even set up a temporary fence outside of her grassy area so that El Toro's hives would diminish. AND she took him on a couple of 20 minute runs with her to get him exercise without rolling around in the grass where his allergies get the best of him. Perhaps Trish's greatest asset though is her communication skills. She's always texting us and keeping us informed. She even sends us videos of El Toro happily playing with other dogs. We love Chasing Tails. There isn't a more healthy, caring place for our dog. Give Trisha a call. You will love her too! read more

Chasing Tails 4 U has been everything we wanted for our little golden doodle, Lola, and a whole lot more. We came from Washington, DC, where she content with the doggy day care she went to there. I send her mainly so she can socialize with other dogs and have more activities than she gets just lying around the house with me. Chasing Tails 4 U is so much better for her than what we had expected, or what we had in DC. Trisha and her staff love her, play with her, keep her on the straight and narrow, and genuinely enjoy her, just as they do the other dogs they take care of. She's having a great time (we can tell by the smile on her face when she comes home) and loves going. We're very impressed not only with the care and attention they give each dog, but with how responsibly Trisha runs her business, including keeping the facility spotless and disinfected and watching out for the health of her doggy clients. Lola is not the only one in our family who will miss Trisha & her gang a whole lot when we go back to DC. read more

Trisha at Chasing Tails is fantastic! We have a 1.5 yr Lab and a 4 yr old shelter dog Boxer mix. They were in desperate need of exercise during the day while we were working, and we also needed someone who would pay extra attention to our over-protective 4 yr old and her mild dog/people aggression. Trisha has been great! She picks up the girls every morning and drops them back off every afternoon. She runs them all day long while also working on obedience, and the girls come back exhausted. Trisha always leaves a note at the end of the day with pick up/drop off times, she texts updates of ETAs, sends videos of the playgroup, and calls with progress reports. We love it! My girls are happy, socialized and they get a ton of exercise. I can't say enough about Trisha and Chasing Tails...truly amazing! read more

trisha is amazing! i have a 9 year old german shephard who just adores her! he always comes home looking great , happy and tired! she is completely devoted to making sure the dogs have a great day! would never use anyone else! we love u trisha!! lisa and houston! read more

Trisha, is the BEST!. My minpin has been boarding with her for years. He gets so excited when she comes to pick him up and he can't wait to get going. I trust her completely and I know my dog does also. And aren't they the best judges of character? read more

We love Chasing Tails! Our pup has been going for a few months and everything about it has been such a great experience. The only problem is that our dog now gets way too excited when anyone is at the door because she things/hopes it's Trish! read more