Tucker Pup's Dog Activity Center





Our 2010 Chicagoland Tails Readers' Choice Awards


  • Best Overnight Boarding / Daycare Category: Voted #1 in the city of Chicago for the third year in a row, runner-up for Chicagoland for the fourth year in a row.

  • Best Groomer Category: Tucker Pup's won the 'Best Groomer' award for all of Chicagoland. This is the fourth year in a row we were mentioned in the top 5

  • Best Agility Instructor Category: Debbie Bickford voted 'Runner-Up' for all of Chicagoland. This is the 4th year in a row that Debbie has been voted in the in the top 5 in Chicagoland.

  • Best Pet Photographer Category: Jennifer Spainhour voted in the top 5 in Chicagoland for the 4th year in a row


  • In addition, we carry several retail items that won awards:

  • Best Dog Food Category:
    • Fromm - Winner
    • Orijen - Runner Up
    • Wellness - Other Favorites

  • Best Dog Treats Category:
    • Zuke's - Winner
    • Merrick - Other Favorites

Like in 2007, 2008, and 2009, we were mentioned in more categories than any other business in Chicago. Thanks to our customers for the recognition! View our award history.




Why You Will Love Tucker Pup's

Tucker Pup's is Chicago's premier provider of dog boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and photography. We are raising the standard to bring you an unprecedented combination of services, professionalism, and care in the industry. Once you discover the Tucker Pup's difference, you won't go anywhere else.


No other dog activity center in Chicago matches our combination of commitment to excellence and total convenience, full range of major services, premier facility in a great location, family atmosphere, and focus on delivering on the word "Activity" in all that we do, given that we are "Dog Activity Center" above anything else.




General Advantages
  • 10,000 square foot facility with all major services under one roof
  • Centrally located next to Downtown, just minutes from Lakeview, Bucktown, Gold Coast, South Loop, and many other surrounding neighborhoods
  • Professional, friendly staff who are committed to excellence

 

Boarding Advantages
  • Boarding dogs have the option for All-Day Play™
  • Professional, experienced staff
  • Large, professional boarding suites
  • Located right off the interstate - great for trips
  • Familiar surroundings if you already come here for daycare

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Dog Daycare Advantages
  • Large outdoor area available with pools and playground equipment
  • Huge indoor play floor with rubber flooring
  • Supervised play zones based on dog size and temperament
  • No cages

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Grooming Advantages
  • Friendly, highly experienced groomers
  • Dedicated, state-of-the-art grooming room
  • Drop off at your appointment time
  • Fast turnaround - no waiting for hours for your dog to be ready

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Training Advantages
  • Excellent instructors with lots of experience
  • Large training area
  • Positive reinforcement only - no shock collars
  • Agility training offered
  • Training reinforced in daycare

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Recent Event


Puppy Love Yappy Hour
Mon, Feb 13

Our first Yappy Hour of the year was a lot of fun! Nearly 60 people attended, and we raised $1,000 for The Anti-Cruelty Society. We also collected dog-related items from each participant they no longer want (crates, leashes, toys, beds, etc.), that ...

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Upcoming Training Course Start Dates

Our most popular courses:

Polite Puppy:
Tue, May 29, 2012

Good Manners 1:
Tue, Jun 12, 2012

Intro to Agility:

Click here for all courses, start dates and times, videos, and course overviews


Retail Highlights

Retail Loyalty Program
Earn a $15 store credit for every $250 you spend here in retail.

First-time Buyer Program
When you buy your first bag of dog food here, earn a 40% discount on that or a future retail purchase.

Featured Brand of the Month
Precise Pet Products is 25% off during May if you Like Us on Facebook.

Learn more about retail program



Get Into Agility



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This is a great indoor activity that is fun and sharpens training skills.

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Meet Our Staff


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A Happy Customer

We found Tucker Pup's through Yelp and couldn't be happier. Our dog loves going to daycare and is very tired afterwards. We also board him there when needed and they are very flexible. He also gets groomed there. On the weekends, I've dropped him off ...(more)

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