We brought all our dogs there and they absolutely loved it. We both boarded them and also just for the day visits. The owners were wonderful to work with. The place was always clean, had a happy atmosphere and the dogs couldn't wait to go into the space to play when dropping off. And when we picked up our puppers, they were pleasantly tired. You can also request a shampoo or nail trim for your dog while they are there. Highly highly recommend!! read more

The owner Tim was very helpful and accommodating to me when we had a family emergency come up last minute. Thank you!

My experience is always a great interaction with staff here! Nice and clean facility as well!!

Amazing place! My dogs absolutely love to go here. Once the dogs know they are going to Doggie Daydream they go nuts with excitement! The staff is awesome as well. Truly the nicest people and always super accommodating to any special needs. Thanks Doggy Daydream !!! read more

Long overdue review...We gave this place a try earlier this year based on all the 5 star reviews and I can definitely say that this place is totally legit. Our Denver is skittish around strangers and has been extremely nervous at other daycares until we found this one. The team constantly amazes me with how professional they run the business, remembering Denver just after the first visit, always greeting him as soon as we walk through the door, consistently being on top of every detail so that I've never had a bad experience. We also use their boarding service and it's such a relief we can trust the staff to take good care of our dog. To the team at Doggy Daydream, whatever you're doing, keep up the great work and don't change the formula! read more

Absolutely a gem! I am so fortunate to have found this place. Tim and all the staff are the kindest and nicest people. True dog lovers. My dog LOVES coming here! I wish I could give them 10 stars. The best!!! Also, incredibly accommodating - I had a friend who isn't from the area with an emergency and he needed last minute holiday boarding (his dog had never been to this facility). They were totally willing to help!!! read more

Amazing staff and my dogs love coming here, they get lots of play time and socialization. And did I mention they have a great, dog loving, caring staff?? read more

I absolutely love Doggy Daydream. I've been taking my dogs for years. The staff is so kind and accommodating and my dogs love spending time there. My current dog is VERY high energy and I don't know what I would do without the "extra set of hands" to help manage his enthusiasm for life! Highly recommend. read more

My dogs loved staying here! One of my dogs looked visibly depressed after leaving and not thrilled to be back home! The staff seem nice and caring and the prices for overnight boarding are very reasonable. Will definitely board my dogs again! read more

Guys...this place is amazing. The staff is so kind and friendly, and we feel so much better knowing that when we leave our dog Ray, he is not in crate but free to chill on the couches they have. We used to take our dog to a different kennel and when we would pick him up, he seemed depressed and more aggressive. After stays here, he is completely unchanged and SO HAPPY. #ilovedoggydaydream #Raylovesdoggydaydream read more

I absolutely love this place.My dog can't wait to go there and have fun. Place is clean,staff is friendly and professional.Very hard working young people. Can't say enough good things. Go,and check it out ,you'll love it!!! Your furry baby will be very happy!!! read more

This place is AWESOME! Tim and the wonderful staff here take care my Buddy like he was their own. We are moving to Florida and we will both miss the loving care and incredible people at Doggy Daydream. Words cannot describe how amazing everything they did for us was. Thank you so much!!! read more

I did a ridiculous amount of research before selecting Doggy Daydream as the place to board our whippet puppy, Tofu. Tofu can't be crated, so we specifically needed a 'free range' dog boarding facility. From the moment we went in for temperament testing, Val (one of the owners) made us feel comfortable and secure about leaving our pup at Doggy Daydream. Dogs are clearly her passion and that shines through immediately. Tofu spent 11 days at Doggy Daydream and did wonderfully. The team at Doggy Daydream answered our e-mails while we were away and made us feel secure that Tofu was in good hands. Tofu was happy to see us when we returned, but gave Val and Tim very affectionate goodbye hugs and kisses. They gave us back a freshly washed and very tired dog, which is super nice when you get home from a long trip. Final note: Even though our hoppy pup broke the cardinal rule and jumped the 4' walls, Val said she is welcome back - much appreciated! read more

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Dropped off my two retrievers for the first time last weekend. They're unneutered. This place took them and the dogs had no problems at all. My golden, who hates getting blow dried after a bath, got blow dried! Usually places call us and say he was fighting too much to be blow dried. People seem very nice and genuine. One downside, is the place does smell more than your average doggie daycare. They need to really soap and scrub their floors... But very minor down side to the place. Still 5 stars, and will be using them again the next time we're in the Chicago area. read more

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I recently boarded my dog here for a stay while we were traveling out of state. I did my fair share of shopping around prior to picking a facility and settled on Doggy Daydream. I became aware of this facility as it is near my work. I brought my dog in for an initial consult and met Val, one of the owners. Her passion for dogs is immediately noticeable and she is so kind and caring. I witnessed a higher maintenance dog being dropped off for boarding and noticed the care and concern Val showed as well as how quickly she picked up on the dogs needs and was sold. She even immediately recognized my dog was a little timid around other dogs and they took extra time to work with her and acclimate her to the other dogs. We did a trial with a day of daycare and every staff member was so friendly and caring with the dogs. I grew more and more confident about leaving my dog there. The day came to leave and I dropped her off, provided food and directions (my dog is a little bit anxious and can be a little high maintenance herself). They slowly eased her into things. I checked in through my stay and they confirmed she was doing well. Additionally they offered a free bath with her stay over 4 days which was great to bring home a clean and fresh smelling dog. I got an update on how everything went when I picked her up and the care and concern of the owners was still evident. They do not cage the dogs which was one of my greatest concerns as my dog was a rescue and must have had some previous trauma with cages before we got her. I was extremely happy with Doggy Daydream and the care they show for all the dogs and will continue to use for all my daycare and boarding needs! read more

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Tim is amazing. This place is amazing. My dog loves this place and I do too. They are friendly and they know dogs by their names. Tim was very friendly! * They cut your dogs nails and round the tips for $10. Its a deal! read more

My golden doodle Ginger is always happy to go there! The staff is always friendly and they offer the convenience of day care or overnight boardi read more

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Great trustworthy place to leave your dogs at! We have been taking both our dogs to doggy daydream for years now and they still love it..(even our senior dog!) Tim treats our dogs like his own, he and all staff members are true dog lovers. read more

I have to give these guys another review because I continue to be so impressed by them. My dog and I hadn't visited in some time - probably at least 2 years - because my job took me far from their location, sadly. That changed and I brought her back for the first time in a while. We walked in and were greeted by someone who said "Abby!!!" Right when he saw her. I was shocked they remembered her after all that time. He noticed that she remembered them too. She forgot I existed and took off, incredibly happy to be back. She's been going to another day care that has been great, but her reaction is just not the same as coming here. This place is wonderful. read more

Just a wonderful place to board or daycare the dogs at. They always come back happy and dogged. The team often posts Facebook pics which is great when on vacation. Great team of people caring for our dogs. read more

I found Doggy Daydream while I was living in the area and loved the cage-free concept. My dog loves it there and has been going for daycare and overnight for years now, even after I moved downtown. Val, Tim and the entire staff are wonderful people and their love of dogs is evident. I was the "overbearing" dog mama when I first started bringing him there and when I called to check on him, I was always assured that he was having a great time, made friends and was doing great. I no longer call and check on him, as I feel 100% comfortable leaving my dog with them while I travel. I wished I lived closer, so that I could send him to daycare more often, but they are the only place I will leave him for overnights. He loves going there and his tail starts wagging the minute he walks through their door. Also, they always send my dog home clean, the way I dropped him off (this has not been the case with other facilities that I have used in the past). I noticed the few bad reviews on here and I can assure you that those reviews are not a valid representation. If you are looking for a place to board your dog, let him/her spend a day playing with friends and know that they are being well taken care of, then give Doggy Daydream a chance. If you want to pass up a great experience for your dog because of "dog smell", then that is your choice and your loss. read more

I have two dogs and started bringing my first one here years ago. Over the course of the last three plus years, I've been bringing my youngest lab, Sheeba, here for day care and boarding. This place is AMAZING! The staff are exceptional and the facilities have so much to offer to keep all the dogs entertained. They also have a Facebook page where you can see pictures of your pups and all of the fun they are having with their furry friends. I would highly recommend both day care and boarding but their boarding is second to none! The dogs aren't crated and are free to sleep on couches, etc. which to me is the best part. Sheeba always runs himself to the door when he gets there and his tired when he leaves. Without a doubt, I would recommend Doggy Daydream to anyone!! read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside but truly my dog's dream! Staff are so nice and my dogs anxiety totally vanishes when she runs in to play. Boarding cage free is amazing too. read more

To say we love it here is an understatement. There's so much "fluff" these days, it's so refreshing to see a simple, safe, straight forward, clean, friendly, reasonably priced dog facility, rather than a place that charges you for absolutely every little thing when they have an interaction with your dog. From the second we walk in the door my pup and I are greeted by name and with a smile. We absolutely love their flexibility, the staff, and the facility. There is none like it. I often need to make last minute accommodations and they are always inviting and welcoming, I have never been turned down. Most places charge extra for playtime outside of being boarded and require you to pick up by a certain time, etc, but there's none of that here. The free range play and boarding is one of my favorites. My pup has free reign at home and to know he sleeps on a couch or curled up on the floor on a blanket when boarded, just as he does at home, is very comforting. He doesn't love being confined and this atmosphere is perfect for him. (He has been boarded at facilities with kennels and suites and done well but this is undoubtedly, by far, the best place for him). The staff and ownership is fantastic and knowledgeable and you can't beat the prices. I love knowing my boy is happy, comfortable, safe, and well taken care of. I am so so so grateful for this place and highly recommend bringing your pup here. Having brought my dog to several "upscale" boarding and daycare facilities prior to this, I can tell you that the quality is just as good (if not better here) and it's significantly less costly. Highly highly highly recommend. :) read more

Unfortunately they are not accepting new clients. They called back promptly to let me know.

Really happy we found this place. Our dog, much like any dog loves coming here. Some people might stray away from the fact that this place is a little "ruff" around the edges but honestly a great place. I like the no cages system, but be warned your dog will need a bath before coming home or you will smell them! They are pretty flexible with last minute bookings, but like any place it's best to call ahead in advance. Also, when dropping and picking up your dog, go around back for easier access to the door. read more

An absolutely amazing place! Our labradoodle loved it a lot. Tim & Val take an amazing care of all the pups. We are going to be coming back again and again! read more

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I take great comfort in knowing that our pup is well cared for when we are working or on vacation. We started with day care to socialize our pup, but once we realized that she was comfortable eating and sleeping there, we left her when we went out of town. Knowing that she's at a place that she's familiar with took a load off our minds. Highly recommended. read more

An absolutely wonderful place. The staff all really love the animals and treat them well. The open room layout with couches etc. is a good idea. Their prices are great and they do a good job grooming. Kudus Tim and Val and all the nice guys who work there. I am truly sorry I keep forgetting names but every single person has been awesome YEAH YEAH a perfect 5 bark rating Kathy Lundberg and Inspector Morse read more

My shibas' favorite place for a bath and pedicure. Friendly staff and plenty of treats. We adores them!

Super friendly staff and were able to let our puppy come to daycare super last minute!

This place is amazing !!! My dog loves coming here so much that when we pull into the parking lot he cries from excitement. Seems like Tim (one of the owners) knows my car already because every time I pull up to pick up my dog 9/10 times, Tim is already coming out with him. I am CRAZY overprotective of my fur baby and I can tell these guys take great care of him. Val (the other owner) is a sweetheart! I'm the beginning, I would call once a day to check up on him and she assured me he was doing well. She never made me feel like I was overbearing. I know my dog is in great hands when I bring him here. The couple of bad reviews on here just never gave these guys a chance. You can really tell they care of their business and clients. Thank you for everything guys! Finding you was like finding a needle in a haystack :) read more

Took my two babies here to get a bath, and they came out looking and smelling great. I swear they almost look 5 years younger lol. They did suck an amazing job can't wait to bring them back for their next bath. Keep up the good work, oh Lennon and Addison said everyone was wonderful and nice and loving. read more

Went to see what the facilities are like and was told that I couldn't see them. I asked how I knew my dog would be safe here and was told, "you'll just have to trust us." Seriously? That is absurd and you won't get my business with that complete lack of consideration. read more

This place is awesome for our pup. He gets tons of exercise and his endless energy is actually depleted by the time he gets home. We have also noticed an improvement in the way he plays and interacts with other dogs which I can only attribute to his visits here. And what a nice respite for us --our guy being 5 mos old requires constant attention and it is so nice to be able to get some stuff done and not feel guilty about putting him in a crate. This place was recommended to us by our obedience trainer and she was definitely right in saying it is a special place! read more

I absolutely love this place! I own a dog walking company so I'm pretty particular about who takes care of my own dogs, and I've been really happy with this place over the past several months since moving to the area. The staff is sensitive to the particular needs of my rescue baby who is great at daycare but has leash reactivity issues, and I find them to be a no frills but solid business practice kind of place. I love their pricing structure and exhausted look on my pups' face when I pick them up! read more

My older dog loves coming here to board and for daycare. She sees the same staff members every-time, so the employee's faces are always familiar. Same goes for the other dogs as well, I see a lot of regulars here! read more

I wasn't sure what to think since it in a shopping complex next to a small children daycare. The first time i took our dog Gracie there I wasn't so sure but she loves it. I love that they have furniture for the dogs to sit on and play with. Also the staff is so friendly and down to earth here. They seem like True not just like business like which is what I like. I also love that you can just drop off for doggie camp whenever you need it. You don't need to call ahead. Gracie goes once a week and always comes home exhus read more

The owners of this business, Valerie and Tim, provide exceptional care for the dogs in their care. It is clear that they have a passion for this business, their customers, and their pets. The dogs in their care are well cared for, loved, and supported regardless of their quirks. They get to know the unique and individualized needs of every dog in their care and consistently go out of their way to support the needs of both the dogs and their owners. The business model at this location is unlike most other daycare and boarding facilities which makes it stand apart from their competition. They provide a cage-free boarding model in which dogs are not kenneled or otherwise confined, unlike other businesses. This is vital for many, if not most, of the dogs in their care. While some dogs accept crating and kenneling others do not. I have not found another business in the greater northwest suburbs that provides this type of care. I would guess that most of the dogs that frequent this business are there for a reason, be it separation anxiety, behavioral difficulties, or medical needs that necessitate care when their owners are at work or otherwise away. I personally have been a customer for five years and have referred several friends, co-workers, and family members, who also bring their dogs to this business. I have also had experience with several other daycare facilities and have been extremely disappointed with their lack of understanding of my dog's needs, as she suffers from significant separation anxiety. Valerie and Tim have assisted me in eliminating some of her anxious behaviors and allowed her to truly enjoy and love her daycare and boarding experience. I would not be able to leave my dog in a boarding situation in which she was kenneled. I strongly support their passion, care, and expertise in caring for exceptional dogs. They will no doubt continue to draw a large customer base from the surrounding area. They provide competitive pricing, a unique care model, and individualized services. Valerie and Tim have recently does a fabulous job of renovating the space since the previous owner left abruptly. The location appears sparkling clean, newly painted, newly decorated, and more like a "home away from home." Kudos, Val and Tim! We love you! read more

I brought my dog, Squirt, newly adopted from a shelter. Val, Tim, and the rest of the staff couldn't have been kinder, more professional, or more accommodating. After the first half-day, they said Squirt was doing great, mixing it up and playing with the other dogs, and having a great time and, as Val told me on the phone, "He already has a girlfriend." LOL! I thought, "This boy works fast." So do they, the professionals at Doggie Daydream, fast, effective, courteous. Couldn't ask for more in doggie daycare! Regards, Tom K. Libertyville, IL read more