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    Zen Dogs Chicago

    4.6 (58 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Private dog training

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    Picture of our pups playing at Zen Dogs!
    Cate K.

    Zen Dogs takes care of your furry family members like they are their own. Every single person on the staff is fantastic, and we have total peace of mind when we send our pups there for daycare and boarding. Cynthia has created a top-notch business with two locations - Fulton Mkt and Logan Square/Bucktown. Our dog started at the Fulton location and when we moved back to Chicago, we went to Logan Square. Boarding and weekend daycare takes place at Fulton. Both locations are great! Mostly importantly, we know our dogs love it. In the morning when getting ready to take them we tell them it's time for daycare, and our older dog can't get out to the car fast enough! She absolutely adores it. We get pictures of them playing together and with their friends weekly. We love Zen and would recommend it to anyone.

    Having a blast
    Ruchira R.

    My dogs Poptart & Joe love going to Zen Dogs at the Logan Square location! They thrive on the consistency of seeing the other dogs in their pack on the weekdays. All of their dog friends seem very friendly and fun. Poptart also attended puppy school in her younger days, which was very helpful! Both dogs are having a blast on the live stream at all times. The staff is great and super responsive. It's easy to tell that they really care about the dogs under their care, including rotating the dogs inside for naps and in the case of harsh weather. Also, we get our dogs groomed at zen dogs. They do a great job and it is incredibly efficient to be able to drop off your dogs for a fun day at daycare and pick up clean, fluffy dogs. (That pass out immediately after getting hom

    Younger Vinny getting used to being around the group! He's come a long way.

    First off I would like to thank Cynthia and the entire Zen Dogs team for how far my pup has come along in ~3 months of joining them. I have an 8 month old German Shepherd (Vinny) who I brought to Zen dogs (Fulton St. Location) when he was about 4-5 months old. We had done some basic socialization classes elsewhere and he was having trouble with socializing around other dogs. A friend of mine recommended Zen dogs and after a 1 on 1 consultation session, my pup began the "Puppy College" option they have under training. When I first brought Vinny, he was shy and nervous. Week after week I saw progress in his ability to play with/socialize with other dogs and humans. Now, after 2 months of being there, Vinny has a ton of friends and is part of the pack! Its safe to say he loves going to day care there and has a good time with his dog friends. They did a phenomenal job getting him comfortable in different environments and dialing in basic leash obedience. When I take him for walks, I can notice the difference as he is more focused and does not pull on the leash (important when you have a big dog)! I am beyond happy with my experience with the Zen Dogs team. Big Kudos to their trainer Alex as well for being responsive and offering great professional advice for Vinny during 1 on 1 training sessions offered as part of their training program as well. Overall, I highly recommend Zen Dogs for anyone interested in Day care/training/boarding. The "Zen" aspect of their name is right on the money as well. The environment they create for the dogs is both fun (lots of space to play) and chill due to how calm the dogs are while playing. I have yet to pick up Vinny and hear a cacophony of barks like you do at other outdoor day care/boarding places. Very chill environment. I am excited to continue to bring my dog here and support a local business, especially during these tough times. Please consider bringing your dog here for. Thank you Zen Dogs for everything you guys do!

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    Ask the Community - Zen Dogs Chicago

    Hello! Does any one know the boarding schedule while there? When do they go in the crates and when are they taken out? I am concerned that my current facility just leaves them in too long. Thanks for the info!

    My understanding is one hour in crate one hour in play, with the first few hours as all play.

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    We've entrusted the care of our families golden retriever Gypsy to Purrfect Paws for over 5 years…read morenow. I can't imagine any one taking more care and pride in their job than Faith and her team. Gypsy is always given the best walks, we know from Gypsy's excitement each and every time Faith arrives and the restful sleep gypsy has after her visits together. I can't recommend Faith and her associates enough. if you want to worry less and have a happy & healthy pet in your life, Purrfect paws is the team!

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