Why Choose Yellow Dog?
A Home Like Environment
A Home Like Environment
A Home Like Environment
We designed our kennel to be as home like as possible. Your pup will enjoy a new facility with central air and heat, bright lighting and amenities such as pleasant music and tv during rest periods. They have elevated beds with soft washable bedding and access to their food and toys you provide all day.
Our dogs enjoy outside time every 2-3 hours. We do not have runs, dogs are let out to potty/play in 1 of our 2 play yards. It's up to you if they play alone (or with sibs) or in an appropriate small group.
What We Offer
A Home Like Environment
A Home Like Environment
Daycare
1/2 day (4 hours or less)
Full day (4+ hours, 7am-6pm)
Boarding
1 day or 1 month, we'll care for your pet like our own
Flexible pick up and drop off times in the windows listed below or by appointment (at no additional charge)
Medication administration and play time at no additional charge
Peace of Mind
A Home Like Environment
Peace of Mind
Our building is monitored by a third party security service to ensure your pet is safe and sound!
Our kennels are designed with safety and strength in mind, they have dual safety latches and stand 6ft tall.
Our play yards are secured by 6ft wooden privacy shadow box fences, designed to distract the pups from outside excitement and ensure they have a safe area to play!
Our kennels and yards are cleaned daily to provide a safe environment for everyone!
Boarding Fees
Boarding Fees
Peace of Mind
Our prices are as follows:
1 dog - 30.00/day
Each additional dog is 20.00/day up to 4 dogs.
Please contact us for a quote on more than 4.
This price includes drop off as early as 8am and pick up by 10am. All pick ups after 10am are assessed a daycare charge of 20.00 per kennel on pick up day ONLY.
There are no extra charges for medication or play time. All dogs enjoy supervised yard/play time every 2-3 hours from 7am-9pm
We accept cash, checks, VENMO & credit/debit cards
Hours
Boarding Fees
Hours
Drop Off and Pick Up Times:
Boarding:
8-10 am Every day
4-6 pm Monday through Friday and Sunday
No evening drop off hours on Saturday
Daycare:
7am-6pm
Monday through Friday
For the sake of our guests and everyone's safety, we do not accept drop ins or offer tours without an appointment
Holiday hours may vary and will be posted accordingly
All other times by appointment only
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Frequently Asked Questions
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This is up to you. If you wish for your dog to go out alone, supervised, that's great! Please mark this on your registration forms when completing them prior to boarding. They will get plenty of outdoor time to run, play, sniff and do their business.
If you want your dog to play with other dogs during their supervised play time, it will depend on their personality and behavior. Many dogs can be unpredictable when they are anxious or in a different environment. We will observe and test them every day of boarding and determine their compatibility with other dogs prior to including them. Integration into a small play group is at our discretion and determined on a daily basis if you wish to have them in group play. Safety is our number one concern and we will always err on the side of caution. Please read more on group play in the boarding contract.
To make a reservation:
New clients - click on New Client Registration link above and complete the required information. You can submit your vet records once your boarding request is confirmed. From that form you can also make a boarding request. You will only need to complete this information for your first stay !
Existing clients - click on the Make A Reservation - Existing Client button to reserve your dates.
Our day starts at 6am. We start letting dogs out for play and potty time while cleaning their kennels and breakfast prep happens. At 9am, 11am and 1pm we go back out for potty and play time again. We take a nap break from 1pm-4pm and head back out at 4pm while cleaning, dinner and pick up prep take place. Back out at 7pm and last out between 9-10pm for the night. It's a very active day! Potty and play time is 10-15 minutes per dog or group depending on your preference and the dog's interest in being outside! Of course all times are approximate and vary depending on weather conditions. We do have indoor space to burn off a little energy if needed :)
We feed the dogs twice daily at 7am and 5pm. If your dog eats once daily, we will feed them during one of these times as directed by you. We are happy to feed 3 times daily if desired. Pups have access to their food and water in their kennel all day and water is refilled every play/potty time. Treats are provided periodically throughout the day and at bed time. You may provide your own treats or we provide Milk Bone dog biscuits at no charge.
Absolutely! We are happy to administer medications for your dog at no charge. We do require written instructions for all meds. Meds should be labeled and treats/food should be provided for all pills if normally given with treats.
You are welcome to provide wet, dry or refrigerated foods. We welcome all diets! You are also welcome to provide treats and toys or bedding. Toys and bedding are at your own risk and will not be replaced if lost or destroyed. Dogs do become anxious or bored at times and may destroy items they would not normally at home. Additionally, the dogs play outside often. They may get dirty and its possible your belongings may too. Keep this in mind when bringing items for their stay.
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment will be charged a cancellation fee of 1 day boarding fees
We offer 5' x 5' x 6' kennels. They are large enough for 1 large dog, 2 medium size dogs or 3 small dogs.
Yes, we offer pick-up and drop-off services for an additional fee. Please contact us for more information.
We accept cash, checks, VENMO and credit and debit cards at pick up.
Please provide more than enough food for the time your dog will be here. We prefer it bagged individually by dog and day to ensure your pup is getting exactly the amounts you want offered. Please label bags or cans. If your dog is staying for an extended amount of time, a large container with an appropriate measuring device is acceptable. Please provide at least 1 extra day of food as vacation travel can be unpredictable. We do have food onsite if needed for an additional charge of $5.00 per day per dog.
The State of Illinois requires all licensed kennels to collect certain information about boarded pets as well as proof of vaccinations.
Please click on the New Client link to submit the necessary information. You will receive an email to sign with our boarding contract once your request is confirmed.
Additionally, you will need proof of the following current vaccines:
Rabies
Distemper
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) - must be done 10 days prior to stay
This proof must be on letterhead from a licensed Veterinarian. A bill with current vaccine history will suffice. You can scan and email this paperwork as well or bring to drop off.
** IF YOU ARRIVE WITHOUT YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS COMPLETED OR CURRENT VACCINE RECORDS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE YOUR DOG FOR BOARDING ** NO EXCEPTIONS - We do keep your records on file until they expire so this is only necessary for your first stay and each year after vaccines expire.
You will need to provide proof of current vaccines yearly or as requested.
Yes!
We are licensed for boarding and doggie daycare by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture.
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