Dog Life in Downtown Chicago

Downtown Chicago

Dog walking, pet vacation care (in-home boarding), dog training, and cat/bird care services serving Chicago since 2003. Owner Tamara Gansz founded the company after years of hands-on pet care experience.

Downtown Chicago

Mobile pet grooming service bringing professional salon-quality grooming to your doorstep in Chicago. Offers haircuts, baths, nail care, de-shedding, and dental plaque removal. Cage-free, one-on-one attention.

Downtown Chicago

Chicago's premier mobile dog grooming service with state-of-the-art mobile salon. Delivers professional grooming to your home or office, eliminating traditional salon hassle.

Downtown Chicago

Mobile pet grooming franchise serving the Chicago area. Brings professional grooming services to your doorstep with fully-equipped vans.

Downtown Chicago

Rooftop cocktail bar in the Loop at the Hyatt Centric with stunning city views. Pets allowed on the outdoor rooftop seating area.

Downtown Chicago

Popular donut shop with a dog-friendly patio. Known for gluten-free options including birthday cake, cinnamon, and sugar varieties. Great coffee and donuts to enjoy with your pup.

Downtown Chicago

Elite private dog training, board and train, behavioral rehabilitation, and service dog development for urban environments. Based in Chicago's Loop area serving executive and city-dwelling clients.

Downtown Chicago

Veteran-led training specializing in working breed dogs, advanced obedience, off-leash control, protection training, and behavior modification. Serves the Chicago area.

Downtown Chicago

In-home positive reinforcement dog training and behavior modification serving Chicago neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, and surrounding areas.

Downtown Chicago

Force-free positive reinforcement dog training founded by CPDT-KA and Fear Free certified trainer Rachel LaMere. Offers virtual and in-person sessions in Chicago for basic obedience, behavior modification, and puppy training.

Downtown Chicago

Private pet sitter and dog walker located in River North, serving RN, Gold Coast, Old Town, Lincoln Park, West Town, Noble Square, and Fulton Market areas. Offers in-home stays, boarding, and drop-in visits.

Downtown Chicago

Gold Coast based independent pet sitter and dog walker, former PAWS Chicago volunteer and board member. In-between corporate jobs, caring for animals with experience including special-needs pets.

Downtown Chicago

Premier in-home pet care offering dog walking, pet sitting, overnight care, and puppy sitting across Greater Chicago. Services all downtown ZIP codes including 60601-60607, 60610, 60611, 60654, 60661. 15+ years in business with vetted/trained employees.

Downtown Chicago

Independent dog walking, jogging, basic training and pet sitting service covering Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast, and River North. Recently retired professional offering flexible scheduling with senior discounts.

Downtown Chicago

Pet sitting and dog walking service serving West Town, Old Town, Lincoln Park, River North, West Loop, Gold Coast. Woman-owned business offering GPS-mapped dog walks and specialized feline care with medication administration.

Downtown Chicago

Trusted dog walking and pet care service serving Chicago neighborhoods including River North, Gold Coast, Streeterville, South Loop, West Loop. Offers solo walks only with bonded/insured team, 12+ years in business.

Downtown Chicago

One-to-one concierge pet sitting and dog walking service for Chicago neighborhoods including River North, South Loop, West Loop, Old Town. Rigorous vetting process with background checks, dedicated personal sitters.

Downtown Chicago

Pet sitting and dog walking service available in the Fulton Market and West Loop areas of Chicago.

Downtown Chicago

Dog walking service serving Near North Side and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods.

Downtown Chicago

Dog walking and pet sitting company founded in 2016, located in River North near Wolf Point. Offers dog walking, sitting, playdates primarily serving Wolf Point West and East residents.

Downtown Chicago

Beagle-focused community group where beagle lovers share photos and organize informal meetups, typically at dog beaches and various locations including Central Chicago area parks.

Downtown Chicago

Informal Corgi meetup group for Chicago-area Corgi owners and enthusiasts. Gatherings held at various parks and locations throughout Chicagoland including Central Chicago.

Downtown Chicago

Bernese Mountain Dog community group organizing breed-specific meetups for Berner owners and enthusiasts throughout Chicagoland including Central Chicago locations.

Downtown Chicago

Dachshund-focused social group hosting several meetups per year including the HallowWEENIE Walk (free Halloween parade) and the Dachshund Derby (annual charity race with 200+ attendees). Events held throughout Chicagoland including Central Chicago locations.

Downtown Chicago

One of the largest English Bulldog meetup groups, with over 2,000 members. Hosts periodic meetups at various locations including Central Chicago. Just for fun community group.

Downtown Chicago

A Chicago dog walking club dedicated to supporting reactive and unsocialized dogs and their humans. Hosts structured social walks where participants keep six feet apart for safety. Free, open to all breeds. Locations throughout Chicago including Central Chicago.

Downtown Chicago

Weekly all-breed dog walk in the Loop/Near North area every Friday at 12:15pm. Free, no signup required, all dogs welcome.

Downtown Chicago

Nonprofit cooperative supporting maintenance, improvements, and cleanups at South Loop off-leash dog parks including Grant Bark Park, Coliseum Park DFA, and Fred Anderson Park DFA. Organizes park cleanups, publishes newsletter Fetch!, and advocates for the South Loop dog community.