Awesome place to take your pups! Our pups home away from home Definitely worth checking out!

Not the same as this place was before as new owners have taken over This business that did have good reviews prior. If accidents happen they do not follow up nor give you your money back. Beware. read more

I have boarded my dogs there several times but never again. I was told my dogs would be let out to pee before bedtime (which we discussed as being 10pm) only to find out today that they are gone by 7pm. This means the dogs are crated for 12 hours a night or more. I never would have left them there had I known. There were other issues as well and the manager did nothing to try and resolve these issues and hasn't returned my call. I do not trust this place at all now. They lied and now I suspect other dishonest practices. I would avoid this overpriced, dishonest business with your beloved pet. read more

We love Tail Gate and so does our dog! They have always helped if we're in a last minute pinch and called when I forgot they close earlier on Sundays, even stayed open a few min late so we could get him without having to board for another night. Our dog always comes home happy and exhausted :) read more

The entire staff are friendly and will answer any question you have. I was hesitant to put my dog in day care since I've never done that with any of my dogs. My SADIE loves going and it's the best decision ever. They even have a pool for her to swim in, which she loves doing. I have a well taken care of dog, and that's a relief. Thank you tail-gate we love you guys!!!! read more

Stay away. I would give it zero stars if I could. They injured our dog and then tried to blame the victim. We were excited to bring our 5-month-old puppy to their facility. We dropped him off for an "evaluation." He came home after 2 hours with a broken leg and over $7,000 in vet bills. His "evaluation" consisted of throwing him in an indoor/outdoor play yard with 28 other daycare dogs all sizes and ages with little or no supervision and only one worker. Owners do not seem to care that he was injured at their facility and claimed that he had a pre-existing injury. He was completely healthy when we brought him into Tail Gate and had a broken leg when we picked him up. I would NOT recommend this place at all. read more

Tail Gate - Pet Sitting Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Brought my golden retriever there for the first time and the staff was very friendly . My golden looked very well groomed and extremely happy with the service. Thanks to the staff and a job well done . Rich 8/10/2016 Time after time I have brought my golden here and always have wonderful service, very friendly and awesome with my golden . Thanks so much to the staff and owner for phenomenal experience with all your services . Enjoy Rich read more

Tail Gate - Pet Sitting Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Dililah is my 8 pound Rat Terrier and she has been having fun at TailGate since October 2019. Samson is my big 85 pound Bulldog/Coonhound mix and he has been coming here since Feb 2021. My dogs go in at least once a week for a good full day of play, they are exhausted for the next 24 to 48 hours after I pick them up. This is a no brainer. They seperate the dogs in groups so they get maximum play with dogs at the same level. The staff has always been friendly and I have never seen anyone in a bad mood. I know for a fact they do training while they are there, even though you only pay for daycare the staff works hard at keeping your dog safe (which includes them training your dog good behavior and dog play etiquette). When I take my dogs to the dog park I can tell my big boy has skills and training that I definitely did not teach him. My dogs get super excited for the 630am car ride to daycare!! I love they open so early too. My pack are tailgaters for life. Side note! My dogs have never come home with any wounds or signs of neglect. I'm sure it does happen but you have to remember they are dogs they play hard and sometimes dogs have bad days just like us. Kids go to daycare and come home with scratches, bumps and scrapes from time to time. It is no different when dogs play. I am satisfied knowing Tailgate employees will do everything possible to keep your dog safe and from harms way. read more

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Established in 2005, family-owned and operated, Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill launched its grand opening. One of the most exciting things about tailgaters is their unique interior, running style, and customer service. These are some significant factors for the comfortability of customers. It provides them a secure spot for them to enjoy their meal. After all, Tailgaters is a known location to have a good time. Tailgaters is a known hangout spot during sports seasons because of the provided televisions, open bar, and the fact that they provide the service the name inferences to be. They offer a comfortable area to watch sports, they provide food from the grill, and they offer an open bar for customers. It sure is what it says to be, with fantastic customer service and variety. This restaurant is known for having various food and beverages, for example, homemade sauces, soups, and drinks. Lucky for consumers, this restaurant is known for all the bundle deals, customized food orders, and prices. For example, they made a happy hour, which basically gives a whole bunch of discounts and deals on the food. Knowing this, future customers can infer how amazing all their other deals would be during happy hour. While Tailgaters is more pricey, their products make it worth it to the customers. However, the experience in Tailgaters sports grill makes it worth every penny. With the comfortable interior design, sports seasons, and variety of food selections, customers are naturally attracted to the dine-in restaurant. read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The staff there in the mornings are very dull, don't really greet you. So you just stand there awkwardly waiting for them to even acknowledge you and your dog. I have a 3 month puppy that attends there and over the next few days that she does go to daycare, her fur was dirty, smelled like urine, and felt so grimy to the touch. I get that my puppy is active and always rolls around, but I expected her to at least be washed up and not sent home smelling like pee. We noticed Friday when were petting our puppy, her skin felt rough and bumpy. I fanned her hair back and noticed she had PUNCTURES and opened wounds going from her head towards her tail end. They NEVER informed me of any incident of any kind with my puppy or if my puppy was being hurt. I called up there twice to get the whole story and nobody could tell me how she got 12 punctures going down her back. I am so disappointed that my dog was being treated this way. read more

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This is definitely a long overdue review - this is a great place if you need a flexible doggy day care for your pup! We do DAYCARE & BOARDING, TRAINING and GROOMING all at ONE place! The dogs have all been vaccinated for diseases and checked for paperwork. It is so fun to see a room full of dogs playing together instead of being confined in kennels. **DAYCARE & BOARDING - When I first got my puppy Buddy a Siberian Husky, I brought him here for day care services and the Tail Gate team was very helpful, communicative, and friendly. I knew I was leaving my fur-baby in good hands :) and it was even better to get him back all tuckered out at the end of the day. Tail Gate is easy to get to, to drop off/pick up your pup as well! This is now my dog Buddy's second home, and he absolutely loves it here. The moment we walk through the door and he spots a staff member his tail starts wagging faster than should be possible and he is in doggy heaven. Buddy is now 17 months old so he is still normally a big bundle of energy, but by the end of a day at the Tail Gate he is ready to curl up on his bed and be amazingly well behaved. I simply don't think I could have a high energy husky like Buddy if it weren't for places like Tail Gate. The staff here is incredible. They're always very friendly and give me updates and little stories about Buddy. Any time I need them to pay extra care or attention to something they more than happily do so. I sometimes joke that I need to setup a trust fund so that if anything ever happens to me Buddy's daycare costs will be paid for life. That's how much he loves going here BOARDING - we have boarded Buddy here a myriad of times while we have been out of town, he gets to play all day, gets LOTS of love and attention all day long and we get to see pictures of him on Facebook everyday... plus we can call and they can tell us all he has been doing. One time we were out of town and there was a small incident (not any of TailgGates fault - just a curious puppy) and they called us and we walked through a plan of action. Their kennel manager (Nancy is a blessing) took our puppy to the local vet on a Sunday and we talked with the vet as soon as she got there and worked out a medical plan that worked perfectly. Everyone from the Front Desk, the Kennel Manager, the Trainer, and the Facility Manager ...were all available at any time to take my call to tell me how our fur-baby was doing. It's one of those things you hope never happens but when it does, a relief to know wonderful, caring people are there helping your puppy and you. **TRAINING / DOG BOOT CAMP - I can tell you that our dog has come so far from the training he has received from Tail Gate / A Fine Canine Dog Training with Monika and her staff! They have so many programs of training for you to choose what works best for you, your family and your dog. She will even come to your home for one on one in your house if there is a particular issue. But the sessions we have had at Tail Gate have been wonderful for us. Monika picked up on our pups' habits from the minute we met with her. Yes, a lot of the training session is the owner learning how to train your dog.... She teaches you how to be consistent with your dog and why each step builds upon each other. She will walk you through the skills with your dog. She will show you (& correct you) so that you can successfully train your pup. It's great! Every trainer has their own style and for us Monika's worked great. Monika will take calls, texts and emails and return them within the day. She will give you pointers and support, ideas and tricks all throughout and AFTER your training. She follows up and is very thorough. She is practical and experienced! I'd never take a dog elsewhere. Oh and we met Monika and A Fine Canine Training through TailGate but when we told our Vet (who has won awards as a top vet in Illinois) who we were training with she applauded our choice and said yes she highly recommends Monika. **GROOMING - Tail Gate has full service grooming services, yet during a normal play date you could also schedule them to give your dog a bath or check the nails. My Siberian Husky is a Wooly on top of his normal fur, so even though his sessions can be long he is always happy and in a great mood when done which shows they treat him with love. I usually coordinate his grooming days with some days of play, so he thinks he is getting rewarded. They are great at scheduling with you when you are picking up your dog so they are dry and clean when you pick them up. SO if you got to the bottom of this review, you might be able to tell that I highly recommend Tail Gate and A Fine Canine Dog Training. I have referred many people here and will continue to do so. read more

This place is a wonderland. My dog practically yanks my arm out of the socket to get in, and by the time I pick her up, she's happy to see me, but properly worn out. I love that I can drop her off here whenever I don't have time to take her to the dog park, and she'll have tons of furry friends to play with. The staff is amazing. All of them are friendly and caring, and you can tell they are passionate about dogs. The prices are fair, the pool in the summer is such a great touch. I really have nothing bad to say at all- love this place and recommend it highly. read more

Just a great place for dog day care. Had my dog here stay during the day and he had a blast playing with other dogs. Very friendly and helpful staff. Dana is especially commended for her professionalism. Thanks Tail Gate! I highly recommend this place. read more

All I have to do is say "Do you want to go to Tail Gate?", and my dogs go crazy...they can't WAIT to go!! We have left them at Tail Gate many times, for as long as 2 weeks. I couldn't recommend their kennel more. The place is super-clean, the staff is fantastic, and our dogs come home happy (and sleepy). We feel good knowing that our dogs are very well taken care of (our dogs are family members). It's a wonderful locally owned business! Highly recommended for your furry family member! read more

We love TG. More importantly, our pooch loves it. Top-notch places with great people that love dogs. Highly recommend.

I always have a wonderful experience bringing my dog here. He has loved it since day 1. He may hate the car ride, but he knows where we are as soon as we are parked and runs to the door, he doesn't even look back when they bring him to the back. I enjoy everyone at Tail gate, and I love the pictures on Facebook. I wish I could bring Nimbus here more often, he comes home happy and tired. read more

This place is awesome and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. The staff is incredible and they always take excellent care of my senior dog with special needs. Everyone is very friendly and the facility is very clean. Because they're so good, you need to book well in advance during busy times (Spring Break, holidays). We've never used them for daycare...only boarding, but I have heard great things about them for this service as well from a few friends who take their dogs there for the day. read more

If I can give this place zero stars I would! We boarded our Great Dane puppy there he is very ill now with Giardia and roundworm. When he came home he lost 4 pounds his coat was rough and dirty and he stunk!!! I am appalled that this facility did not reach out to me to let me know how ill my poor guy was. After calling and several times and asking to talk with the owner they ignored me. I think this place should be shut down. Horrible experience!! PLEASE BE AWARE! read more

We sent our dog there for 10 days while we went on vacation. I was hoping he would enjoy all the fun options they have available for the dogs (pool, etc.), but he wasn't really interested at all. He's very attached to me, as well as pretty emotionally excitable, and was probably sad and nervous, as I fully expected. The staff was very nice and their hours were great for drop off and pick up. I think they do a wonderful job watching dogs and trying to entertain them. My dog is just not comfortable doing much more than cuddling in my lap or laying on the floor next to me, so I am not sure it (or any kennel) is a good fit for him. For social and energetic/athletic dogs, I think the place is amazing. read more

We love Tail Gate! On top of the staff at Tail Gate knowing who me and my pup were within the first few times we went there, you can tell they are professionals are truly care about the wellbeing of the dogs. I've always had nothing but great things to say about Tail Gate, but a recent incident completely blew me away- in a good way! While dropping off my pup, I was horrified when I lost track of where he was and the front door closed on my little guy's tail. He bounced back quickly and raced to the gate (he just loves daycare!) when we all noticed blood on the floor. While my first instinct was to panic (my poor baby!), the team leapt into action cleaning the mess, checking his tail and assuring me it looked shallow and they would wrap it up and call me if things didn't get better. I knew my dog was in good hands, so I left for work, only to get the call later. My little guy didn't seem to be in any pain, but he was so excited to be at daycare (even though he was in isolation from the other dogs due to his injury) that he kept wagging his tail, throwing off the bandage, and the bleeding wouldn't stop. A trip to the vet would be necessary. They completely understood that I had to wrap up some things at work before running over and, upon my arrival, they presented me with my (happy!) pup who had a new bandage and a bully stick for his troubles. A bully stick! What a lucky guy!! But wait! There's more!! A few hours later, I got a call checking in to see how the vet went and to make sure my little guy was doing well! I swear, Tail Gate is just amazing. I am so happy we found them; it gives me such peace of mind knowing that my pup is in such capable, loving hands when I can't be around. read more

I have gone through several dog daycare places since my move back to Chicago last February, always feeling as if none of them would ever be comparable to the one I loved in Austin, TX. That was until I found Tail Gate! The staff are so friendly and I like that the same staff are always around and know my dog by her name. Lady has such a great time here at daycare - always has a Tail Gate hangover when we get home. You can tell that the staff take great care of the pups. I like that they split them into groups based upon temperament and not based on size, unlike the daycares I've tried in the city. There's a pool for them in the summer, and they also get outside time in the back when the weather is nice! They frequently post fun pictures of the dogs on their Facebook page, and they even have a chalkboard near the front desk listing which dogs became best friends and which ones made the track team (non-stop running and playing chase). You can imagine the shock I experienced when I saw my dog who is pretty lazy and low key at home made the track team one day :) based on how tired she was that night, I wasn't surprised! Also, my dog had a losing battle with a skunk over the summer and got sprayed. I've taken her in for a skunk bath here in addition to daycare. The woman who bathed her was very knowledgeable and helpful, recommending some products to help remove the scent from my boyfriend and I's clothing. The bath neutralized the smell, which helped a ton. Highly recommend this as well if you ever find your dog in the same unfortunate situation! read more

This place is a blast for my dog! She has been coming here for about 2 years now and my husband tells me she tries to run to get inside even with her leash on. My dog is a a terrier mix who has tons of energy and coming here 2-3 times a week helps her get rid of that pent up excitement. The pool is great for dogs to swim in the summer and they have different activities going on around the holidays. They take pictures during the day and post them to facebook and they have a #tailgatefordogs on instagram where you can see some funny and cool pictures of the tailgate dogs and staff. And yes I am that dog owner who goes on facebook and looks for my dog...guilty...The staff are all very professional and I'm glad we found this place. Thank you Tail gate for taking good care of my type A, bossy, ball of energy dog! read more

My dogs love this place. The staff are incredibly friendly and professional. I will definitely send my dogs again.

Caring and skilled people that do a great job with the dogs (and people). Excellent play area with pool, lots of attention to the dogs, and variety for them. Groomer is best in area - only one that cuts a Birittany to look like they should. This is the only place I will board my dog in the area. The professionalism and skill is the best I have found. read more

Best boarding facility ever! The staff is super nice and very reassuring. I was nervous to put my baby in daycare for the first time but Angie was great in making me feel less nervous. The assistant manager Matt S. was also amazing! He clicked with my dog instantly. So much so my dog practically ran to the back with him without even looking back at me lol! When I picked him up he was so happy. I won't take him anywhere else, this place is perfect if your dog is friendly. The rates are some of the lowest I've seen as well. Moose even got a report card letting me know how he did on his first day (which is no charge btw! For evaluation purposes) This place also accepts pit bull's and pit bull mix's and let's them play TOGETHER!!!! I was so worried I wouldn't find somewhere that allows Moose's breed as he is still young and needs socialization. Not to mention how high energy he is. He came home happy and pooped out which is exactly what I wanted. Thanks to everyone that helped me, I will for sure be a regular client!! read more

Tail Gate - First day report card :) - Pet Sitting Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

To be clear, this review is just for the grooming service. Kelly is great with our bichon mix and always gives him a really nice cut. She listens to what you want and makes suggestions appropriate for the breed. We just switched to her after six years w another groomer (in the city) and I'm so glad we found her! read more

Thanks to Monica and her team I am making significant progress training my dog. Jake is a Jack Russell terrier, a breed notoriously hard to train. Before we started with Monica, Jake had four different trainers at three separate facilities. We didn't make real progress until starting with Monica. Today I can take Jake for a walk and manage his leash reactive behaviors and other issues. Jake is now attending a nose work class, which he loves. I am appreciative of Monica and her team. Jake is finally making progress. We couldn't be happier. read more

My husband and I have two small dogs that are essentially our children. We moved here from Texas - where we took both of our dogs to daycare everyday. We have a strong sense of how a good boarding/daycare facility operates and cares for their four-legged clients. We visited multiple facilities in the IL western suburbs and Tailgates was the best. It was clean, spacious, and had a variety of activities to stimulate the dogs including playground, outdoor area and even a pool. They have an automated system for tracking dog vaccine updates and boarding reservations. The email reminders are so helpful and convenient. More impressive than the facility and technology was the staff. Jeff Davis and team truly do live the philosophy that dogs deserve kindness, love, and gentle treatment. My own example is one day I mentioned one of our dogs had injured her paw over the weekend to a team member in he morning. At the end of the day a different team member brought her out and gave a full report on the paw including it was looking to be better. This may seem like a small detail but is a definitive differentiator. This level of concern rare and, in the year we have been a client of Tail Gate, has never waivered. Tail Gate cares for your dog like you care for your dog and, for that, I cannot recommend this facility enough. Bravo Tail Gate team! read more

My dog went to their daycare for the first time today and I was more than impressed. It was a great experience from the time I called for info all the way to the me walking out the door. They were very helpful, welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly. You could tell they really cared about the dogs and the facility. The place was very clean and well maintained, all the dogs looked so happy to be there and it was just a wonderful atmosphere. I will definitely be back and it will probably be a regular in our routine!! read more

Say the word "CAMP" to my pity mix and she grabs the first toy she can find and starts her parade around the house until we are ready to leave. I have seen her interaction with staff, as she can get overly excited, but they do well gauging her with suitable playmates. The attendants LOVE DOGS and care for them as if they were their own. There are break times after feedings, which is IMPORTANT to me because certain breeds are prone to bloat which can occur running around too soon after a meal. They keep clients notified of any issues at the facility via email or Facebook. I wouldn't take Lulu anywhere else! read more

We were new to the area & state, was very new to boarding a dog rather then leaving her with a family member when we went away. After calling around on the boarding process, cost, etc. Tail Gate had the best reviews & was a little less then a lot of places in the Oak Brook area. They didn't make me bring her in for an evaluation to make sure she acted well, they had me provide proper paperwork on shots & her overall health, I truly appreciated that. We left her for 24 hrs, she LOVED it!!! She came home washed & smelly so nice, we didn't ask them to do that so it was much appreciated! Our experience here was so fantastic!!! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Thanks Tail Gate! read more

Tail Gate is the best! Jeff and his team are very friendly. The facilities are spotless and our dogs are excited to see the staff when they get there. Tail gate is a great home-away-from-home for our dogs! read more

We brought our one and a half year old golden retriever here and are so happy that we found such nice people to care for our puppy. The place is very clean and the people, all of them, are so nice and friendly. You can really tell that they love dogs. We just bring Chloe there occasionally and they act like she's the best dog in the world, so sweet. Chloe goes right up to them and you can they are special because she doesn't do this for everyone. I highly recommend Tail Gate. read more

Our dog is never more excited than when he walks into tailgate. We have been occasional users of the daycare for the last 3 months and just utilized the overnight kennel for 3 nights. The staff are all super friendly and genuinely seem to care about the dogs. I would highly recommend the services of Tailgate. read more

My babies love coming here and the staff is so professional and caring! Thankful to have a place like Tail Gate!

Need doggie day care or boarding? Tail Gate is for you. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and caring. They obviously love dogs. The facility is spacious, clean and full of fun things for the dogs to do. There is even a pool! Conveniently located off of North York St. in Elmhurst, do not confuse this place with other doggie day cares. They do not compare! Most importantly, my dog LOVES it here. Yours will too. read more

My one year old airedale terrier has loved his visits to tail gate. It is always reassuring when you drop your puppy off at a boarding facility and they can't wait to go into the back and play. He is a very energetic dog and he comes home tired and happy every time. This is the first place I feel good about having to board him for the weekend because I know he is having a good time. Good customer service and reasonable pricing! Highly recommend! read more

In our house our dog is our child, not our pet. We have been very picky on everything from his vet to his groomer, so his doggie day care was no exception. We started bringing Carter to Tail Gate over the summer. On our first visit we were given a full tour by who I believe is one of the owners. She was very kind and answered all of our questions. We picked Carter up and he appeared to have a great time, as he slept the rest of the day. Even though we don't bring Carter there all the time, maybe a few times a month, anytime we mention the name Carter the staff knows exactly who we are talking about. They are always extremely polite and have excellent customer service. You can tell they really love what they do and take very good care of all the animals they are watching. They also have a pool for the dogs to swim in and a large outdoor play area. Its so reassuring to know that when we have to leave Carter somewhere for the day that he is in good hands. It makes leaving the house for the day so much easier and guilt free. Carter is a very social dog so it's nice that he gets to play with other dogs while we are away. I would definitely recommend taking your beloved canine to Tail Gate. read more

Generally when we vacation, we go camping and take our beloved boxers with us. However this last vacation we simply could not take them with us. We decided to board them with Tail Gates in Elmhurst and are so glad we did! When they said call anytime they truly mean it. When I called to check and make sure the dogs were eating they took the time to give me a full report of everything they have been up to. They also posted pictures on Facebook so I could see them while I was away. In addition to the regular over night boarding they also got to participate in the doggy day care. They allowed my 2 year old boxer to stay with the older dogs so they could stay together. They even wore out my 2 year old boxer, I did not know that it was possible to wear out a boxer pup. It was nice to know that my girls were well taken care of while I was out of town for a few days. read more

I love this place. The dog loves this place. Dog attends daycare. He is always tired when he gets home. Waits by the door every morning to leave for daycare. The staff is awesome! They go out of their way to take care of the dogs and the owners. There is a swimming pool! We also take advantage of the grooming service. Very reasonably priced. The place is very clean. We tired another daycare in elmhurst and Tail Gate is by far the best! Better hours, nicer staff and the best facilities. read more