Zen Dogs Chicago 1924 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612

"I cannot put into words how much my husband, I, and our little Finnegan loved having Zen Dogs be a part of our family but I will try. Finnegan started going to Zen Dogs at a few months old since he is a high energy golden retriever and we wanted him to get some more play time & socialize him. He came home everyday exhausted in the best way. He is a lovable little guy but can be a bit weary of people (stands by my side like a kindergartner going to school for the first time) but he ignored me on the ride to daycare cause he knew the route and visibly could not wait to get handed off to the wonderful staff. Often on the live streams he would be attached to their hips and follow them around. He clearly loved them. With the pack mentality, he truly was socialized and it immensely helped develop his demeanor with other dogs. He never barks, lunges, or shows any aggression. Just simply sits by my side. The 1:1 training he received was also a huge help for this. We had an incident where Finn had a limp one day when coming home. We were notified immediately and told why… he ran full force into a fence and was being dramatic. We honestly still laugh about it cause that’s exactly what he was doing. He got home and stopped limping. He now sometimes does this when he wants to be carried after a long game of fetch (work smarter not harder). While it was Finnegan’s own doing, the team did all the right things in letting us know. The staff is flexible, accommodating, and just incredibly kind. They all seem to really enjoy their jobs which is just great to see. Frankly, I am writing this now as we moved to the suburbs and are having a really hard time finding a daycare that lives up to the standards Zen Dogs has. They really set the bar to the moon."

"We love Zen Dogs! Zen Dogs picks up our buddy, takes him to daycare every day, and treats him with so much care. Zen is easy to work with if one of our schedule changes."

"I truly can't say enough good things about Zen dogs. The facility is fantastic and the staff is incredible — a super kind group of dog lovers. It was clear to me from day one that they genuinely care about each and every dog that attends. When I started bringing my dog four months ago she was painfully shy with major separation anxiety. Now she's a social butterfly who practically jumps out of the car when I pull up to Zen dogs. It's really a joy to drop her off each day; I couldn't recommend it more!"

"I really love sending my pup to Zen Dogs! They are kind and very responsive, so I’m always confident my mini schnauzer is being looked after. I love that they have a routine with the dogs and their daily activities. Dogs have outdoor access as well as down time, which was also important to me. They provide so many services - day care, boarding, training, and help with transportation- which I desperately needed!"

"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!"