“Thanks to Brian for helping teach an old dog new tricks”

– Katie Leep (Maxine — Dog)
“We continue to be very impressed with all services”

– Ann Barta (Stanely — Dog)
“We Loved coming here for training. Very relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable. Brian has a good sense of humor!”

– Tom and Victoria Coberly (Stella — Dog)
“We’ve been coming here for boarding and grooming since Brian took over, and my sheltie LOVES it! She wags her way in the door, greets everyone, and has a fabulous time and looks gorgeous!”

– Cheryl Silva ( Katy — Dog)
“We've been bringing our dogs here for over 20 years. Love this place.”

– Katie Maki (Mickey — Dog)
“Grooming can be stressful for our old dog Tara. She had a great time and looked wonderful!”

– Sarah Koth (Tara — Dog)
“My dog Riggs loves to come here, it's his second home. I know when I drop him off he's always well taken care of and loved.”

– Karen Barrett (Riggs — Dog)
“We have peace of mind bringing Mac here, knowing he is well cared for and has fun. He knows when we turn onto Grass Lake Rd. where we are heading and can't wait to get there. Amazing!”

– Nancy Miller (Mac — Dog)
“So Friendly and accommodating! Refer everyone I know to come here. You're the best! ”

– Debbie Hart (Molly — Dog)
“The staff really love the dogs and seem to know them all personally, my dog loves it here.”

– Raymond Springer (Jak — Dog)
“Zoe loves her friends at Shag Bark. All we need to do is mention “Shag Bark’ or your “Favorite place’ and she is at the garage door ready to go. We can't even talk about Shag Bark unless she is going right then!”

– Suzie Teal (Zoey — Dog)
“Shelby Loves coming here! Thanks for treating her so wonderfully. I'm so thankful for doggie daycare, to let out Shelb's extra energy and let her play with all her friends!”

– Debbie Prather (Shelby — Dog)
“I love that we found a place that treats our baby Madori like the princess she is. Cat's can have a rough adjustment period when you change their routine, but Madori LOVED the vacation. It makes going away so much easier when I know she is getting as spoiled as she would at home, Thanks guys!”

– Kathleen Burman (Madori — Cat)
“I think Rocky likes it here more than home. He never wants to leave. I know he is in good hands at Shag Bark”

– Joan Richardson (Rocky — Cat)
“Awesome Place! You take great care of our Daisy!”

– Ronald Ludwig (Daisy — Dog)
“Very nice staff. I feel that Fritzy is being well taken care of. Thank you!”

– Heike Bates (Fritzy — Dog)
“Brian is the dog whisper he is so great with the dogs!”

– Sandy Mosak (Max — Dog)
“I hadn't been able to break through with any training with Dudley until this class. He wouldn't sit, come, stay, down or heel. Now he does thank you. You have been most helpful.”

– Carol Malick (Dudley — Dog)
“Brian is fantastic with Mia, she has learned so much in the past year from him.”

– Laura Goecke (Mia — Dog)

Dog Daycare

Why leave your dog at home when he can spend the day playing and socializing with other dogs, burning energy, and experiencing a fun-filled day of play and exercise? Our highly-trained faculty provides constant hands-on attention to your pet all day long. Shag Bark Dog Daycare caregivers are educated in behavior assessment and the dynamics of animal behavior in a pack setting.

Avoiding Destructive Behavior

As canine behavioral consultants we know that boredom and excess energy are the foremost contributing factors to compulsive and destructive behaviors such as barking, licking, separation anxiety and increased prey drive just to name a few. Interactive play provides the perfect balance of socialization and exercise to keep your dog’s mind and body fit, leading to a happier, healthier, better behaving pet. That’s why our guests enjoy a facility and curriculum designed to keep them active.

Positive and Rewarding Education

We add value to our daycare by not only appealing to your dog’s playful side but also by incorporating an element of education. Our daycare guests are separated into groups based on size and activity level. These groups rotate through different activities and lessons throughout the day. The activities are high-energy play periods meant to expend energy while developing social skills. The lessons are fun based learning activities designed to appeal to the canine instinct of enjoying having a job and being rewarded for doing it well.

For the safety and comfort of all of our canine guests, we require that our dog daycare attendees are first evaluated for health and temperament. We will make sure your furry loved one is placed in the environment most appropriate for him where he will thoroughly enjoy his stay.

Rates

We try to make paying for daycare as easy and rewarding as playing in our groups is for your dog. The daily rate for daycare is $40. For your convenience, daycare days can be purchased daily as you go or in a full priced package with no expiration or as a discounted package with 5 week expiration. Our friendly staff can provide you with the details and advantages of each option.

Overnight care is also available in our boarding facility.

Dog Daycare

Avoiding Destructive Behavior

Positive and Rewarding Education

Rates

Come experience exceptional pet care

We are conveniently located within 10 miles of the following North Eastern Illinois and South Eastern Wisconsin Cities.