Pricing
Simple, honest rates.
No surprise fees. No fine print. What's included is included — and the first 2–4 hour evaluation day is free for new pups.
Dog Boarding
Overnight stays with all the love of home. Checkout by 12 PM.
$35
per night
- Includes daycare access throughout the stay
- Couch snuggles + cozy dog beds (or kennel if needed)
- Daily photo updates
- Multi-dog discount: $25 for the 2nd dog, $15 for each additional
- Checkout by 12:00 PM on the pickup day ($20 fee after)
- Pickup / drop-off available — starts at $5
Dog Daycare
Structured daily routine with exercise, mental stimulation, and relaxation.
$25
per day
- Strict, calming daily routine
- Manners coaching at no extra charge
- Free behavior evaluation
- Multi-dog discount: $15 / day for each additional dog
- 5-day-a-week discount available (see pricing page)
- Pickup / drop-off available — starts at $5
Grooming
Baths, blowouts, nail trims, and ear cleaning — done with patience.
From $10
depends on size + service
- Kennel baths from $10 (short coats only — up to ½ inch)
- Bath & blowouts from $25 (required for coats over ½ inch)
- Nail trim (cut + grind if tolerated) · $10
- Ear cleaning · $10 · plucking add-on for non-shedding coats
- Hypoallergenic, pH-balanced products made for dogs
- Pickup / drop-off available — starts at $5
Pet Stops: Walks & Drop-Ins
Two ways to check on your pup mid-day — a real walk, or a quick visit.
$20–35
per visit
- Dog Walk · $35 · 30 minutes with 20+ minutes walking
- Drop-In · $20 · 10–15 minute feed-and-potty visit
- Each additional pet on the same visit · + $5
- Arrival within a 2-hour window of your requested time
- Visit notes texted after every stop
Pickup & Drop-off
We come to you. $5 for the first mile, $1 per mile after, each way.
From $5
one-way
- $5 covers the first mile (each way)
- $1 per additional mile (each way)
- Round-trip example: 5 miles = $18 ($9 each way)
- Available up to 10 miles one-way
- Add-on for boarding, daycare, grooming, and nail trims
Adventure Hikes
Two-to-three-hour group hikes at the forest preserve.
Inquire
limited availability
- 2–3 hours per outing
- Small group, big space
- Real exercise + enrichment
- Currently waitlist only
Dog Boarding — full rates
View service page →| First dog · per night | $35 |
| Second dog · per night | $25 |
| Third + additional dogs · per night, each | $15 |
Dog Daycare — full rates
View service page →| First dog · per day | $25 |
| Each additional dog · per day | $15 |
| 5-day-a-week discount · first dog (when booked 5 days / week for at least one dog) | $20 / day |
Grooming — full rates
View service page →| Kennel bath · small dog (under 20 lb) | $10 |
| Kennel bath · medium dog (20–50 lb) | $15 |
| Kennel bath · large dog (50+ lb) | $20 |
| Bath & blowout · small dog (under 20 lb) | $25 |
| Bath & blowout · medium dog (20–50 lb) | $35 |
| Bath & blowout · large dog (50+ lb) | $45 |
| Nail trim (cut + grind if tolerated) | $10 total |
| Ear cleaning | $10 |
| Ear plucking (add-on for non-shedding coats) | + $10 |
Pet Stops: Walks & Drop-Ins — full rates
View service page →| Dog Walk · 30-minute visit including 20+ minutes of real walking | $35 |
| Drop-In · 10–15 minute feed, potty, fresh water and check-in | $20 |
| Each additional pet on the same visit | + $5 |
Pickup & Drop-off — full rates
View service page →| First mile (each way) | $5 |
| Each additional mile (each way) | $1 |
| Max distance | 10 miles one-way |
Additional fees
We always discuss these up front before any stay.
Intact males (6+ months)
Required for daycare, boarding, and pet stops.
$5 / day
Females in season
If discovered to be in season during a stay, a $20 / day fee applies for the duration.
Not accepted
Aggressive-dog handling
Determined during the free 2–4 hour evaluation day. Final fee is discussed up front before any stay.
$10 / day typical
Late pickup (after 12:00 PM on departure day)
Non-negotiable. See the boarding policy for full details.
$20
Cleanup surcharges
May apply when accidents or fear-based behaviors require significantly more cleanup than a typical visit. We always tell you up front.
Quoted in advance
Pickup & drop-off — at a glance
Add-on transport for boarding, daycare, grooming, and nail trims. $5 covers the first mile, $1 per additional mile, each way. Available up to 10 miles one-way.
| Distance | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mile or less | $5 | $10 |
| 3 miles | $7 | $14 |
| 5 miles | $9 | $18 |
| 10 miles (max) | $14 | $28 |
What's included with every stay
- Free 2–4 hour evaluation day for new pups
- Daily photo updates (excluding 5-day daycare discount dogs)
- Manners and training reinforcement
- Plenty of fresh water + outdoor time
- Senior-dog comfort options
- Medication administration (oral & injectable)
- Trained, behavior-experienced humans on site
- Secure 2-acre double-fenced property