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Dog Life in Lincoln Square

21 dog-friendly spots in Lincoln Square (North Side)

Dog Parks (1)

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0.10-acre Chicago Park District official Dog Friendly Area (also known as Paws Park) in Ravenswood's River Park along the Chicago River. Features a doggie drinking fountain, paved surface, seating, and a quieter, less crowded atmosphere compared to other DFAs. Located southeast of the fieldhouse.

Daycares & Boarding (6)

Lincoln Square

Boutique dog boarding, daycare and grooming facility in Chicago's Lincoln Square area offering supervised play, private boarding suites, and full-service grooming since 2009.

Lincoln Square

Serving Chicago since 1992, Dog's Life on Damen offers structured enrichment daycare, overnight dog and cat boarding, and transportation services in a safe, women-owned facility.

Lincoln Square

Crate-free dog day camp, boarding, and grooming facility serving Lincoln Square since 2006 with an at-home atmosphere and limited pet capacity for personalized attention.

Lincoln Square

Pet boarding, kennel, and training service located in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, offering overnight boarding and pet care services.

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Sister facility to Urban Pooch Canine Life Center, offering enrichment daycare, training, agility, nose work, grooming, and boarding in a 10,000 sq ft facility.

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Pet boarding and kennel service in the Ravenswood/Lincoln Square area offering boarding accommodations for dogs.

Veterinary Clinics (3)

Lincoln Square

AAHA-accredited full-service animal hospital in Ravenswood providing veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, reptiles, and exotic pets.

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Local, independent, AAHA-accredited veterinarian-owned practice in Ravenswood offering gold-standard medical care in a calm, modern environment.

Lincoln Square

Full-service veterinary hospital in Lincoln Square offering wellness exams, dentistry, surgery, digital radiography, ultrasound, and pain management in a warm environment.

Groomers (3)

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Vocational school certified by the Illinois State Board of Education that also offers professional dog grooming services to the public in Lincoln Square.

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Locally owned dog and cat grooming spa in Lincoln Square offering top-notch grooming services by appointment only with natural and organic products.

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Locally owned grooming spa in Lincoln Square for dogs and cats. Appointment only, text/chat for booking.

Dog-Friendly Dining (1)

Lincoln Square

Ravenswood neighborhood grill with great patio, burgers, salads, and local microbrews. Dog-friendly outdoor dining area.

Website Call Patio only

Pet Stores & Boutiques (3)

Lincoln Square

Since 2000, holistic pet products

Lincoln Square

Holistic pet supply store established 2000 offering natural food, treats, toys, supplies, and supplements for dogs and cats in Lincoln Square.

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Makers of dog and cat collars, leashes, and toys in Chicago with original designs and charitable causes. Located in Ravenswood.

Dog Walkers & Sitters (2)

Lincoln Square

Albany Park's friendly neighborhood dog walking and sitting service founded in 2016. Serves Albany Park and surrounding Northwest Side Chicago neighborhoods. Single dog walks, buddy walks, in-home sitting, overnight stays, and pet taxi.

Lincoln Square

Sparky Steps is a licensed, bonded, and insured dog walking and cat sitting company serving Chicago's North Side since 2016, including Uptown, Andersonville, Edgewater, and Ravenswood. They offer GPS-tracked walks with consistent dedicated walkers.

Rescues & Shelters (1)

Lincoln Square

Blind Dog Rescue Alliance is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescuing and rehoming blind and visually impaired dogs across the US and Canada, formed in 2009 with over 900 dogs rescued.

Events & Meetups (1)

Lincoln Square

Annual fall street festival featuring the Pooch Costume Contest on Saturday morning, sponsored by Urban Pooch. Dogs are welcome at non-peak times. Apple-themed food, live music, kids activities, and artisan vendors along Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square.