Dog boarding · Chicago, IL
Earth Pups
About Earth Pups
Earth Pups is Chicago's only small-breed specialized daycare and boarding facility for dogs under 20 lbs, located at 2215 W Belmont. Daycare is $48/day full-day or $35 half-day, while boarding starts at $82/night and includes full-day daycare. The facility offers 24/7 on-site staff, crate-free playgroups, grooming services, and glass-front suites.
Rates & hours
- Boarding
- from $82/night
- Daycare
- from $48/day
- Pricing notes
- Boarding from $82/night (peak pricing +$9); Daycare $48/day full-day
- Hours
- Weekdays 7am-7pm, Weekends 9am-5pm
State-licensed (IL)· #2184682
- Grooming add-on
- Supervised playgroups
- Private suites
Good to know
- Boarding
- Yes
- Daycare
- Call to confirm
- Hours
- Weekdays 7am-7pm, Weekends 9am-5pm
- Rate
- $82/night+
- State license
- On file (IL)
- Last verified
- June 2026
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What are Earth Pups' daycare and boarding rates?
Daycare is $48/day for full-day or $35 for half-day. Discounted packages are available: 10-day for $432 (1 day free) and 20-day for $816 (3 days free). Boarding starts at $82/night (plus $9 during peak dates) and includes full-day daycare. Multiple-dog households receive 10% off daycare and 20% off boarding when lodged together.
What vaccinations and health requirements does Earth Pups require?
All dogs must be up to date on rabies, distemper/parvo, and bordatella vaccinations, and have a clean fecal exam within one year. Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old and have received their rabies vaccination (some receive this at 16 weeks or later). Puppies over 6 months must also be spayed/neutered. For grooming only, rabies and distemper/parvo are required.
What is the enrollment process for daycare or boarding?
Register your dog online through the booking site and schedule a Meet & Greet assessment. All dogs must pass this assessment before acceptance into playgroup. Upload your vaccination records during registration.