Dog Roar

Boarding & Daycare in Chicago

Going on vacation or just need someone to watch your fur baby for a few hours? Supervised, safe, structured. Ray is Pet CPR and First Aid certified.

When you go on vacation, your dog stays at the Franklin Park facility with Ray on site. This isn't a kennel run by a teenager. Ray is Pet CPR and First Aid certified, and your dog is supervised the whole time. Sleep schedule, meal schedule, exercise schedule. The same routine your dog already knows.

Daycare is the same idea on a shorter clock. Drop off in the morning, pick up after work. Your dog gets exercise, supervised time with other dogs that have been temperament matched, and structured downtime. They come home tired in a good way, not amped up and overstimulated.

What's included

  • Pet CPR and First Aid certified care, on site with Ray
  • Structured day with sleep, meals, exercise, and downtime
  • Temperament-matched group time, never a free-for-all
  • Boarding for vacations, daycare for shorter blocks
  • Pickup-day grooming available as an add-on

Boarding & Daycare: common questions

What does boarding & daycare at Dog Roar look like?

Going on vacation or just need someone to watch your fur baby for a few hours? Supervised, safe, structured. Ray is Pet CPR and First Aid certified. When you go on vacation, your dog stays at the Franklin Park facility with Ray on site. This isn't a kennel run by a teenager. Ray is Pet CPR and First Aid certified, and your dog is supervised the whole time. Sleep schedule, meal schedule, exercise schedule. The same routine your dog already knows.

Is boarding & daycare right for my dog?

It depends on what you need. The free consultation is built to figure that out. Ray Bhimani reads your dog first, then tells you honestly whether boarding & daycare fits or whether a different service is the better starting point. No upsell, no pressure.

How long does boarding & daycare take to see real results?

Most owners see meaningful change inside the first few sessions. The full program length depends on the dog, the goals, and the format you choose. Private lessons spread out over weeks. Board & Train compresses into 2, 4, or 6 weeks of full-time work. We tell you a realistic timeline at the consultation, not a sales number.

Where can I get boarding & daycare near me in Chicago?

Dog Roar runs boarding & daycare from our facility at 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. We serve owners across Chicago and 28 surrounding suburbs within roughly 20 miles. Boarding & Daycare is offered as private lessons (at the facility or at your home), in group classes, in Board & Train, or in day training.

What makes Boarding & Daycare at Dog Roar different from other Chicago trainers?

Three things. One: every program is run personally by Ray Bhimani (17 years experience), no rotation. Two: we use 100% balanced training, the right tool for your dog, not a single technique forced onto every case. Three: every program includes three follow-up lessons, free maintenance classes for life, and our 100% money-back R.O.A.R.ing Guarantee.

More general questions on the full FAQ page.

Boarding & Daycare across our service area

We run boarding & daycare for dogs across Chicago and 28 surrounding suburbs. Pick your area to see the page tailored to it.

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