Dog boarding · Chicago, IL
Western wag
About Western wag
Western Wag is a family-owned dog daycare and boarding facility in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood offering daycare, boarding, walking, and grooming services. The facility maintains 24/7 staff on-site for boarding and groups daycare dogs by temperament and size with trained handlers. Boarding starts at $75 per night (includes daycare), and full-day daycare is $50 for one dog.
Rates & hours
- Boarding
- from $75/night
- Daycare
- from $50/day
- Pricing notes
- Boarding from $75/night (includes daycare); Daycare full day $50
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun by request
State-licensed (IL)· #2653094
- Grooming add-on
Good to know
- Boarding
- Yes
- Daycare
- Call to confirm
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun by request
- Rate
- $75/night+
- State license
- On file (IL)
- Last verified
- June 2026
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is the nightly boarding rate at Western Wag?
Boarding is $75 per night for one dog and includes daycare. The rate increases to $85 on holidays. For two dogs from the same household, boarding is $120 per night ($125 on holidays). Pick-up is by noon the next day, with the option to add a half day for later pick-up.
What are the vaccination and temperament requirements?
All dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations including the flu shot. Dogs must not be aggressive and must pass Western Wag's temperament test.
What grooming services does Western Wag offer?
Western Wag offers bathing, nail clipping, de-shedding, and shampoo and conditioning treatments for daycare dogs.