Sit. Stay. Play.

We are a family-owned business that treats your dogs like one of our own.

Bringing dogs together since 2006.

Services & Pricing

Bark and Play Chicago is cage free and does not have required nap time. 
All dogs must be up-to-date with vaccines.
 

Daycare with round-trip transportation: $45

(Two day minimum per week is required.)

Includes exercise, socialization and basic commands.

 

Dog Bath: $18

Add on a bath while your dog is at daycare.

 We serve the following neighborhoods:

Bucktown/Wicker Park

Lake View

Lincoln Park

Logan Square

Old Town

Contact Us

We are located at 1526 N. Throop St., Chicago, IL 60642
barkandplaychicago@gmail.com
(773) 507-1960

 

Hours:

Monday-Friday : 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

About

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FERNANDO AYALA
Owner

My passion for dogs started in 2006 when I walked into the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago. I had never visited a shelter before, and I was at a loss for words when I saw so many homeless pets. On that day, I adopted Jazz. My love for dogs grew from that point on and the rest is history.

At Bark and Play Chicago, we take special care in assuring our furry friends have a worthwhile experience. Our daycare philosophy is built around three important principles: socialization, fitness, and safety.

We pride ourselves in having a SAFE daycare. Every dog is up-to-date with vaccinations, which allows us to control kennel cough and other canine infectious diseases. Also, we do a meticulous job maintaining a clean environment. We follow a detailed daily protocol in disinfecting our play areas using doggie safe supplies. In addition, we reinforce basic obedience during their playtime to promote acceptable ‘lively’ behavior.

At the end of the day, the hearty sounds of dogs barking as they eagerly chase and play with each other gives us immense satisfaction. We build lasting relationships with both dogs and owners because we sincerely love what we do.

Client Recommendations

  • Fernando is a great communicator, incredibly timely and reliable when picking up our golden shepherd Arya in the shuttle service 3 times a week, and is easy to get in touch with when we need to board her or have unexpected changes in our plans. Arya always has a pep in her step when she's back from daycare and her socialization skills have greatly improved. We also greatly enjoy the almost daily instagram posts to see how Arya is enjoying her day.

  • “Highly recommend! Our dog Molly is 6 years old and we wanted more opportunities for her to be social and exercise, so we started taking her to Bark and Play a few months ago. I'm so happy we did. She is the happiest girl whenever Fernando or his lovely team opens the gate to greet her upon drop-off, and clearly happy from a great day when she is picked up. I've noticed a clear improvement on her overall well-being since bringing her here. Thank you Bark and Play for taking great care of our sweet Molly girl!”

    – Bianca C.

  • “We absolutely love Bark & Play for our mini goldendoodle! She goes there for daycare a few times a week and has been going for over a year. She gets so excited to spend time with her friends (human and four-legged friends) and she is always tuckered out after a full day of play. Fernando and his team are all so caring and I trust she is in great hands. It's also fun to see pictures of her playing with her friends on Instagram during the day! Thank you Bark & Play for taking great care of our Hazelnut!!! You are the best!”

    – Diana D.

  • “Bark and Play is a great daycare for dogs. I use the drop-in option rather than their transportation service. Their service is terrific and Fernando and his team are all good people. My Australian Shepherd is very high energy and always comes home (thankfully) tired. They take great care of him. Highly recommended!”

    – Paula R.

  • “The best day care for dogs! Our dog always comes back super happy and very exhausted. His behavior has also gotten a lot better and it's easier to train him now. We have also used other services that B&P offer like showers and hotel. B&P is everything you need! They are very responsive, trustworthy and fun! Both my husband and I work full time, having a reliable daycare that makes our lives so much easier is amazing.”

    – Diana C.

FAQs

 

  • Yes, we separate dogs by size, energy levels, and age.

  • No, but we could feed your dog when we drop him/her off at your home.

  • No, but we do provide cots for the dogs to lie in.

  • Yes, we bring the dogs out for recess/potty breaks every 25 minutes.