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Crate-Free Dog Daycare in Chicago
With 6,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space, your pup enjoys room to move, explore, and rest—without ever being confined to a crate.
A Spacious, Climate-Controlled Play Environment
Give your dog the freedom to play, relax, and socialize in a fun, clean, safe, and loving crate-free daycare environment at The Doggy Dojo. Dojo is our signature crate-free dog daycare in Chicago, designed for dogs who thrive on movement, connection, and structured social interaction.
6,000 sq ft of spacious indoor & outdoor play areas,
giving pups plenty of room to move, explore, and socialize
Fully climate-controlled indoor space
with safe, secure outdoor access for year-round comfort in any weather
Immaculately cleaned play surfaces
with dedicated rest & enrichment zones to support both fun and relaxation
Thoughtful Grouping for Safer, Happier Play
At Dojo, your dog is never just placed into a random group. We carefully:
Separate pups by size and temperament
Match play styles and energy levels
Make every effort to group pups with their besties
Monitor social dynamics throughout the day
This ensures:
Safer interactions
Reduced stress
Better socialization
More confident dogs
What Crate-Free Daycare Means at Dojo
Instead of spending time locked in kennels, dogs at DOJO move naturally between play, enrichment, and calm recovery—supporting both mental and physical well-being.
Open, Supervised Play
Your dog enjoys guided social time in a fully supervised environment, ensuring safe, positive interactions with every session.
Freedom of Movement
Crate-free means your pup can move naturally between play and rest—never confined, always comfortable and engaged.
Structured Rest & Balanced Energy
Through intentional rest periods and calm recovery time, we help maintain healthy energy levels and emotional balance throughout the day.
Important Note.
To maintain a safe and healthy environment for all pups in our care, the following requirements apply to daycare, boarding, and grooming services at The Doggy Dojo.
Vaccinations
All dogs must be current on the following vaccinations:
Rabies
Distemper / DHPP
Bordetella
Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)
Fecal Testing
A negative fecal test is required every 12 months. Results must be provided by a licensed veterinarian.
Spay / Neuter
All dogs spayed or neutered.
Temperament
Dogs must be comfortable in a group play environment and display friendly, social behavior toward both people and other dogs. A temperament evaluation is required prior to enrollment.
Age & Health
Dogs must be at least 4 months old
Puppies must be current on age-appropriate vaccinations
Dogs must be free of contagious illness and parasites
Dogs showing signs of illness may be sent home.
Enrollment
Completed enrollment paperwork, signed waivers, and current vaccination and fecal records are required before participation.
We’re always here
To make sure your pet receives the same love, care, and attention from our family as it does from yours.
Dog Daycare FAQ
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