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Discover the Tucker Pup's Difference New customers receive $20 off your first night of boarding with us when you mention this ad. |
Talk with dog owners in any city and you'll hear common complaints about boarding services they have used: "The owner or manager was rude to me. My dog came home sick. He smelled really bad. He seemed very stressed and now is lethargic. The facility smelled bad and seemed dirty. It was really overcrowded with too many dogs and not enough handlers. They didn't follow my feeding or medicine instructions, and things seemed very disorganized. I had to come back early from my trip because I couldn't pick him up after 4 pm. The staff is very unprofessional and don't seem to know how to handle dogs." |
All-Day Play™ Option. Unlike many other boarding businesses, dogs who stay with us have the option to be in daycare during the day, including on weekends. This helps reduce stress, eliminates boredom, and wears them out to help them sleep all night long.
Please note that we can only accept dogs for the All-Day Play™ option who won't bite or snarl at other dogs in the daycare environment. If you're not comfortable with your dog being in All-Day Play™, we can still provide boarding services with daily walks, potty breaks, and one-on-one cuddle time.
Play time done right. If you have chosen the All-Day Play™ option, rest assured that our playgroup setup is second to none, from our large activity room to our outdoor space featuring 2,000 square feet of canine grass, separation by size and temperament, pools and playground equipment, professional staff, and so forth. Click here to learn more.
Free trial daycare day. New customers who want the All-Day Play™ option get to schedule a free day of daycare with us prior to your boarding stay, so your dog can become familiar with our staff, our facility, and being around the other dogs. This is a significant benefit because your dog will be much more comfortable during her actual stay with us, and gives you the peace of mind about how she will do in your absence. This is much more desirable than arriving at 6 pm to a boarding facility right as you head out of town, dropping your dog into an unfamiliar kennel, and leaving for a week. Trust us on this one - it works really well.
Overnight security. Unlike the majority of boarding business across the country, we have a person who stays in the same building as the dogs all night long to provide security and peace of mind to you (and us!). If anything were to ever happen in the wee small hours of the morning, we can respond immediately and keep your dog safe and sound. We also have a sophisticated security system to monitor factors such as room temperature.
Professional staff, including with vet experience. We are very proud that all of our staff members are very professional, know how to properly handle dogs, and are very passionate about them. Several even have veterinary experience so they can recognize and handle medical issues quickly. In fact, all Tucker Pup's staff members are certified in canine CPR - it's a requirement of working here. If an issue arises, we'll call you and let you know, and we'll give you straight talk upon your dog's departure. You can rest assured that your furry friend is in good hands while in our care.
Free parking. You can pull up right in front of our building to drop off your dog. No parking meters or street parking necessary!
No nickel and diming. Our pricing is very straightforward, and we don't charge you a bunch of extras for things a boarding facility should be doing anyway.
Flexible pickup hours. You're at your brother's out-of-town wedding on a Sunday afternoon, when suddenly you remember that you need to get back to Chicago to pick up your dog from boarding. Other places make you get there in the early afternoon (including as early as 4 pm), or force you to be there between certain hours of the day. You would be forced to rush home and miss using all those techniques you learned in the "Wedding Crashers." At Tucker Pup's, when you're coming to pick up your dog (including on Saturdays and Sundays), you can come as early as 7 am, as late as 7 pm, and anywhere in between. Relax - stay and dance with the little kids in order to impress your new cousin-in-law. It'll be worth it.
Located right off the interstate, on the way to the airport. We're centrally located next to Downtown, and are right off the interstate. This makes it easy to drop off your dog on the way out of town, and pop over to pick him up when you arrive home. That makes one less hassle you need to worry about during your trip.
Large boarding suites. When you go to a hotel, you don't want your room to be cramped. Your dog feels the same way! That's why our boarding suites are very large and amply fit dogs of all sizes, including multiple dogs from the same household. Even our smaller suites are very spacious and allow your dog to "stretch her legs."
Suites feature industry-leading components. Our suites are raised off the floor and have a built-in system to automatically drain away any pee accidents that may occur in the middle of the night. This is much more sanitary than the typical concrete floor where your dog may be laying in its own urine, or worse, urine from other dogs that could otherwise seep in. We also supply raised beds to keep them off the floor within their suite. Plus, the walls are made of heavy-duty PVC material (not the typical chain-link fence), so the dogs can't see each other from side-to-side, which can lead to fence-fighting, anxiety, and excessive barking.
Bring your dog's own food. A lot of boarding businesses across the country won't let you bring your own food, and will only feed their own. This is not fun for anyone and will likely lead to an unhealthy situation, such as diarrhea, an upset stomach, weight loss, lethargy, and undue stress. When your dog stays with us, we strongly encourage you to bring your own food so he's as happy as a clam.
Bring your dog's own bed, chews, and toys. Everyone enjoys sleeping in their own bed, and dogs are no exception. We want to make your dog feel at home, so when she stays with us, you can bring her bed, blanket, chews, and toys (as long as they are non-squeaky and non-destructible, such as Kong). Have a puppy? You can even bring her crate if you want. Forgot your bed? We can add a cot at no additional charge. These are benefits not allowed by a lot of other boarding places.
Familiar surroundings. If your dog already comes to Tucker Pup's for other services such as daycare, she will already be very comfortable in her surroundings and with our staff. That is very important to help relieve your dog's stress while you're out of town and will help her stay be far more enjoyable.
Home sweet home. Our boarding area used to be an apartment, and it shows. From our brick walls, hardwood floors, fireplaces, designer kitchen, large windows, high ceilings, multiple bedrooms, and numerous other design elements, your dog will feel right at home.
Professional cleaning products. Our entire boarding area is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis. Unlike typical boarding businesses that use bleach, we use industry-leading cleaning products that are highly effective at killing canine-specific germs and viruses. They are less harsh than bleach and won't cause your dog to come home smelling like a swimming pool.
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Behavior issues? Does your dog pull you down the icy sidewalk? Listen only half the time? Not come to you when called? Jump on people? Bark or howl? Pee on the rug? Chew on things? It doesn't have to be that way.
Have a puppy? They learn many lifelong behaviors by 4.5 months. Don't wait!
Classes for fun: Want to learn some cool tricks and games?
Click here to learn about our training classes.