CHICAGO AREA PET INFORMATION
EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE
Animal Emergency & Referral Center
Northbrook
(847) 564-5775
Animal Emergency & Treatment Center
Grayslake
(847) 548-5300
Animal Emergency of Mokena
Mokena
(708) 326-4800
Animal 911
Skokie
(847) 673-9110
Arboretum View Animal Hospital
Downers Grove
(630) 963-0424
Arlington Heights ER
Arlington Hts
(847) 394-6049
ASPCA-Animal Poison Control Center
24 hours/day
(888) 426-4435
Berwyn Animal Emergency Clinic
Forest View
(708) 749-4200
Chicago Veterinary Emergency Services
Chicago
(773) 281-7110
Emergency Veterinary Care South Assoc.
Crestwood
(708) 388-3771
Emergency Veterinary Center
Rolling Meadows
(708) 577-9044
Emergency Veterinary Services
Lisle
(630) 960-2900
Golf Rose Animal Hospital
Schaumburg
(847) 885-4050
Kansas State Veterinary Poison Control
24 hours/day
(785) 532-5679
Midwest Animal Emergency
Elmwood Park
(708) 453-4755
VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital
Berwyn
(708) 749-1716
VSC Emergency & Critical Care
Buffalo Grove
(847) 459-7535
Northbrook
(847) 564-5775
Animal Emergency & Treatment Center
Grayslake
(847) 548-5300
Animal Emergency of Mokena
Mokena
(708) 326-4800
Animal 911
Skokie
(847) 673-9110
Arboretum View Animal Hospital
Downers Grove
(630) 963-0424
Arlington Heights ER
Arlington Hts
(847) 394-6049
ASPCA-Animal Poison Control Center
24 hours/day
(888) 426-4435
Berwyn Animal Emergency Clinic
Forest View
(708) 749-4200
Chicago Veterinary Emergency Services
Chicago
(773) 281-7110
Emergency Veterinary Care South Assoc.
Crestwood
(708) 388-3771
Emergency Veterinary Center
Rolling Meadows
(708) 577-9044
Emergency Veterinary Services
Lisle
(630) 960-2900
Golf Rose Animal Hospital
Schaumburg
(847) 885-4050
Kansas State Veterinary Poison Control
24 hours/day
(785) 532-5679
Midwest Animal Emergency
Elmwood Park
(708) 453-4755
VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital
Berwyn
(708) 749-1716
VSC Emergency & Critical Care
Buffalo Grove
(847) 459-7535
PET LOSS AND GRIEF HELP
C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline
(877) 394-CARE
Companion Animal Memorial Fund
(217) 333-2762
CVMA Pet Loss Support Helpline
(630) 325-1600
CVMA Support Group
(630) 325-1231
Tree House Animal Foundation
(773) 784-5488
DogsHaveSouls.com
ForeverPets.com
In-Memory-Of-Pets.com
MyCemetery.com
PetGarden.com
PetLoss.com
RainbowsBridge.com
(877) 394-CARE
Companion Animal Memorial Fund
(217) 333-2762
CVMA Pet Loss Support Helpline
(630) 325-1600
CVMA Support Group
(630) 325-1231
Tree House Animal Foundation
(773) 784-5488
DogsHaveSouls.com
ForeverPets.com
In-Memory-Of-Pets.com
MyCemetery.com
PetGarden.com
PetLoss.com
RainbowsBridge.com
SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS
To locate a low-cost spay/neuter clinic in your area (800) 248-SPAY
Anderson Animal Shelter
South Elgin
(847) 697-2880
Animal Care League
Oak Park
(708) 848-8155
Animal Welfare League
Chicago
(773) 667-0088
Anti-Cruelty Society
Chicago
(312) 644-8338
Lake County Animal Protection Association
Gurnee
(847) 740-3977
NAWS (National Animal Welfare Society of the United States)
Mokena
(708) 478-5102
PAWS Chicago L.F.Clinic
Chicago
(773) 521-7729
Pet Neutering and Adoption Services
DeMotte, IN
(219) 987-PAWS
Tree House Animal Foundation
Chicago
(773) 784-5488
Anderson Animal Shelter
South Elgin
(847) 697-2880
Animal Care League
Oak Park
(708) 848-8155
Animal Welfare League
Chicago
(773) 667-0088
Anti-Cruelty Society
Chicago
(312) 644-8338
Lake County Animal Protection Association
Gurnee
(847) 740-3977
NAWS (National Animal Welfare Society of the United States)
Mokena
(708) 478-5102
PAWS Chicago L.F.Clinic
Chicago
(773) 521-7729
Pet Neutering and Adoption Services
DeMotte, IN
(219) 987-PAWS
Tree House Animal Foundation
Chicago
(773) 784-5488
DOG PARKS
CHICAGO
All Permits: $5 per season, available at participating Chicagoland vets
All Chicagoland dog park hours are from sunrise until 11 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Challenger Bark: 1100 W. Irving Park Rd., entrance on Buena Ave. (773) 477-7933. ChallengerBark.org[email protected]
Chopin Park: 3420 N. Long Avenue at the southwest corner of Long Ave. and Newport Ave. Hours: 10am-9pm. (773) 685-3247. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Churchill Field Park: 1825 N. Damen Ave.ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Coliseum Park: 1466 S. Wabash Ave. Hours: 10am–9pm. (312) 747-7640
ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Grace-Noethling Park (a.k.a "Wiggly Field"): 2645 N. Sheffield Ave. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Grant Bark Park: Michigan Avenue and 11th Street Pedestrian Bridge. (312) 264-5630. SouthLoopDogPac.org
Hamlin Park: 3035 N. Hoyne at Wellington Ave. Hours: 10am-10pm. (312) 742-7785. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Margate Park/Puptown:4921 N. Marine Drive, just north of Lawrence Avenue and west of
Lake Shore Drive. (312) 742-7522. Puptown.org
Montrose Beach: Montrose and Lake Shore Dr. Hours: 9am-sundown. (312) 742-5121. MonDog.org
[email protected]
River Park: 5100 N. Francisco Ave. (312) 742-7516. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Walsh Park: 1722 N. Ashland Ave. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Wicker Park: 1425 N. Damen Ave. (312) 742-7553. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
AURORA
Lincoln Park Dog Park: On Aurora's west side at Kenilworth Place, Lombard and Harrison Streets. Tags are available at Prisco Community Center; $10/residents, $15 non-residents. Open dawn until dusk. (630) 897-0516
FoxValleyParkDistrict.org
BATAVIA
Fermilab Dog Exercise Area and Bike Path
Located 1.5 miles south of Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) and 1.5 miles north of Illinois Route 56 (Butterfield Road), just west of Illinois Route 59. Open 9am to 5pm. (630) 840-3351
Blue Island
Blue Island Park District’s Bark Park is located at 2601 W. 119th Street. Bark Park
CRYSTAL LAKE
Lippold Park/Hound Town: West of the intersection of Routes 176 and 14. Parking available at the Route 176 entrance. Permits are available at the Crystal Lake Park District administrative office; residents $30/dog, $6/additional dog.(815) 459-0680. CrystalLakeParks.org
DEERFIELD
Jaycee Memorial Park : 1050 Wilmot Road, north of Deerfield Road and south of Garand Road. (847) 945-0650
DES PLAINES
E.J. Beck Lake: 8939A Robin Drive. Located at Central and East River roads, just west of the I-294 Expressway and east of Oakton Community College.(847) 635-7024. BeckLakeDogs.org
EVANSTON
Evanston Dog Beach: At Church and Davis Streets by the lake; Evanston residents: $40/season, nonresidents: $80/season. Tokens are required to enter the beach, which is open from 7am to 8pm May 1 through October 31. (847) 492-7082
FOREST PARK
Forest Park Dog Park: Southeast corner of Circle and Lehmer; licenses may be obtained at Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. Residents: $10/dog, $2/additional dog; Non-residents: $15/dog, $3 additional dog. (708) 366-2323. ForestPark.net
GLEN ELLYN
Glen Ellyn Dog Run: Located north of Route 53, west of the I-355 Expressway. Open sunrise to 10pm. (630) 252-2462.GEPark.org
GLENDALE HEIGHTS
East Branch Forrest Preserve Dog Training Area: On Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road, on the west side of the street. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 790-4300
HANOVER PARK
Mallard Lake Forest Preserve: Dog Training Area. On Lawrence Avenue, near Cloverdale Road, west of Gary Avenue and Thorn Road, and north of Schick Road. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 933-7200
HIGHLAND PARK
Moraine Park and Beach: At Sheridan and Moraine Roads, just north of Park Avenue. Open sunrise to sunset. Resident fee: $40/dog and current City of Highland Park dog tag. Non-resident fee: $120/dog and current Lake County rabies vaccination paperwork. Contact the Walter Heller Nature Center, 2501 Sheridan Road. (847) 681-2189
HINSDALE
Katherine Legge Memorial Park: 5901 S. County Line Road, on the east side of the street, north of Interstate 55, south of 55th Street. Open: May 1 through October 31, 5am until 9am, and 7pm until 10pm, and November 1 through April 30, 5am until noon and 7pm until 10pm. (630) 789-7090
HOFFMAN ESTATES
Willow Dog Park: (847) 285-5440
HOMEWOOD/FLOSSMOR
Rover's Run: Southeast corner of Apollo Park, at 191st Street near Center Street. $15 resident/$25 non-resident. (708) 957-0300 or the Irwin Center at (708) 957-7275
LAKE BLUFF
Sunrise Park and Beach:1 E. Center Street, at the lake. Dogs are allowed to run off-leash on the north end. Residents' dogs: free with beach pass and dog sticker. Non-resident dogs: $150/pass and sticker. Contact Blair Park, 325 W. Washington. Open sunrise to sunset. (847) 234-4150
LAKE FOREST
Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area: On the east side of Waukegan Road (Route 43), just south of Old Mill Road and north of Half Day Road. Permit required. Lake County resident fee: $44/year, $18 per each additional dog; non-resident fee: $120/year, $56 per each additional dog. Daily permits are available: residents, $5/day; non-residents, $10/day. Permits are available at the Lake County Forest Preserve Office, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. Open from 8am to sunset. (847) 367-6640
LIBERTYVILLE
Independence Grove: On Milwaukee Avenue, just north of Illinois Route 137 (Buckley Road). Annual permit required and entry key must be obtained at Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600
Harvest Gate; residents $40/dog, $6/additional dog, and non-residents $60/dog, $10/additional dog. Open from 8am to sunset. (847) 367-6640
Lindenhurst Duck Farm Dog Exercise Area: On Grand Avenue (Route 132) west of Route 45 and east of Route 83. Open from 8am to sunset. (847) 367-6640. LCFPD.org
NAPERVILLE
Green Valley Forest Preserve: Located off Greene Road, between Hobson Road and 75th St. Day passes are $5/residents and $15/non-residents. Open on hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 933-7248. DuPageForest.com
Springbrook Prarie Dog Exercise Area: Located half a mile south of 75th Street on the east side of Naperville-Plainfield Road between Route 59 and Modaff Road. (630) 933-7200. DuPageForest.com
Whalon Dog Park: Located in Whalon Lake Preserve, 1.5 miles west of Route 53 on Royce Road. Annual permist required, Will County residents $25, non-residents $50. (815) 727-8700. FPDWC.org/whalon.cfm
OAK BROOK
Mayslake Dog-Exercise Area: At the southwest corner of Route 83 and 31st Street. The entrance and parking lot for the dog area is off St. Paschal's Drive east of the mansion. (630) 933-7248
OAK BROOK TERRACE
Dorothy Drennon Park: At Nimitz and Eisenhower Roads. Open sunrise to sunset. (630) 627-6100
Heritage Center Park: 1 South 325 Ardmore Avenue, two blocks south of Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38). Open sunrise to sunset. (630) 627-6100
Terrace View Park: Located at Park View Plaza, Route 83 (Kingery Highway) at 22nd Street. Open sunrise to sunset. (630) 627-6100
Oak Lawn
Bailey's Crossing: 99th & Moody (adjacent to Columbus Manor Park). Bailey's Crossing
PALATINE
Palatine Dog Park at Plum Grove Reservoir. (847) 991-0333. PalatineParkDistrict.com
PARK RIDGE
Paws Park: At 2800 W. Oakton in the back of the Oakton Sports Complex, on the east side of the indoor ice rink building. Open dawn until dusk. (847) 692-5127
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP
Van Horne Woods Park: East side of Van Horne Woods at Caton Farm Road near Interstate Highway 55. (815) 436-8812
SHOREWOOD
Hammel Woods: At the Hammel Woods DuPage River access, on Black Road between the I-80 Expressway overpass and Route 59. Seven acres fenced in. Permits are required. Residents: $25/year, non-residents: $50/year. Open 8am to 5pm; summer 8am to 8pm. (815) 727-8700. FPDWC.org
SKOKIE
3220 Oakton Street, located between Main and Oakton, on the east bank of the North Shore Channel. Open 5am to 10pm. Permit is required. (847) 674-1500.
SkokieParkDistrict.org
WARRENVILLE
Blackwell Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Area: South of Mack Road, east of Illinois Route 59, and west of Williams Road. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 933-7200
WAUCONDA
Lakewood Dog Exercise Area: Located off of Fairfield Road, just south of Illinois Route 176. Permit required. Lake County resident fee: $44/year, $18/additional dog; non-resident fee: $120/year $56/additional dog. Daily permits are available; residents: $5/day, non-residents: $10/day. Permits are available at the Lake County Forest Preserve Office, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. Open 6:30am to sunset. (847) 367-6640
WAUKEGAN
Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area: At Larsen Nature Preserve. At Western and Greenwood Avenues, west of Sheridan Road and north of Glen Flora Avenue. (847) 360-4725
WAYNE
Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve: Dog Exercise Area. North of Army Trail Road, south of Steams Road, and west of Powis Road. Follow the brown district sign marked "Special Use" to an area east of Powis Road. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 790-4900
WILMETTE
Gilson Park Dog Beach: Southeast corner of Gilson Park, east of Sheridan Road, north of Linden Avenue, and south of Forest Avenue. Resident fee: $25/year, $5/additional dog. Non-resident fee: $150/year, $50 additional dog. Hours vary depending on season. (847) 256-9656
WINNETKA
Centennial Park & Centennial Park Dog Beach: Located one driveway south of Elder Lane, east of Sheridan Road. Resident fee: $30/year, $10 each additional dog. Non-resident fee: $160/year, 35 each additional dog. Non-residents also must have a parking sticker, which costs $100/sticker. Open 6:30am to 10pm. (847) 501-2040
WOOD DALE
Dog Park at Cabin Nature Center: On Wood Dale Rd south of Montrose Ave. Open dawn until dusk. (630) 595-9333. WoodDaleParkDistrict.org
All Permits: $5 per season, available at participating Chicagoland vets
All Chicagoland dog park hours are from sunrise until 11 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Challenger Bark: 1100 W. Irving Park Rd., entrance on Buena Ave. (773) 477-7933. ChallengerBark.org[email protected]
Chopin Park: 3420 N. Long Avenue at the southwest corner of Long Ave. and Newport Ave. Hours: 10am-9pm. (773) 685-3247. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Churchill Field Park: 1825 N. Damen Ave.ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Coliseum Park: 1466 S. Wabash Ave. Hours: 10am–9pm. (312) 747-7640
ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Grace-Noethling Park (a.k.a "Wiggly Field"): 2645 N. Sheffield Ave. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Grant Bark Park: Michigan Avenue and 11th Street Pedestrian Bridge. (312) 264-5630. SouthLoopDogPac.org
Hamlin Park: 3035 N. Hoyne at Wellington Ave. Hours: 10am-10pm. (312) 742-7785. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Margate Park/Puptown:4921 N. Marine Drive, just north of Lawrence Avenue and west of
Lake Shore Drive. (312) 742-7522. Puptown.org
Montrose Beach: Montrose and Lake Shore Dr. Hours: 9am-sundown. (312) 742-5121. MonDog.org
[email protected]
River Park: 5100 N. Francisco Ave. (312) 742-7516. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Walsh Park: 1722 N. Ashland Ave. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
Wicker Park: 1425 N. Damen Ave. (312) 742-7553. ChicagoParkDistrict.com
AURORA
Lincoln Park Dog Park: On Aurora's west side at Kenilworth Place, Lombard and Harrison Streets. Tags are available at Prisco Community Center; $10/residents, $15 non-residents. Open dawn until dusk. (630) 897-0516
FoxValleyParkDistrict.org
BATAVIA
Fermilab Dog Exercise Area and Bike Path
Located 1.5 miles south of Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) and 1.5 miles north of Illinois Route 56 (Butterfield Road), just west of Illinois Route 59. Open 9am to 5pm. (630) 840-3351
Blue Island
Blue Island Park District’s Bark Park is located at 2601 W. 119th Street. Bark Park
CRYSTAL LAKE
Lippold Park/Hound Town: West of the intersection of Routes 176 and 14. Parking available at the Route 176 entrance. Permits are available at the Crystal Lake Park District administrative office; residents $30/dog, $6/additional dog.(815) 459-0680. CrystalLakeParks.org
DEERFIELD
Jaycee Memorial Park : 1050 Wilmot Road, north of Deerfield Road and south of Garand Road. (847) 945-0650
DES PLAINES
E.J. Beck Lake: 8939A Robin Drive. Located at Central and East River roads, just west of the I-294 Expressway and east of Oakton Community College.(847) 635-7024. BeckLakeDogs.org
EVANSTON
Evanston Dog Beach: At Church and Davis Streets by the lake; Evanston residents: $40/season, nonresidents: $80/season. Tokens are required to enter the beach, which is open from 7am to 8pm May 1 through October 31. (847) 492-7082
FOREST PARK
Forest Park Dog Park: Southeast corner of Circle and Lehmer; licenses may be obtained at Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. Residents: $10/dog, $2/additional dog; Non-residents: $15/dog, $3 additional dog. (708) 366-2323. ForestPark.net
GLEN ELLYN
Glen Ellyn Dog Run: Located north of Route 53, west of the I-355 Expressway. Open sunrise to 10pm. (630) 252-2462.GEPark.org
GLENDALE HEIGHTS
East Branch Forrest Preserve Dog Training Area: On Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road, on the west side of the street. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 790-4300
HANOVER PARK
Mallard Lake Forest Preserve: Dog Training Area. On Lawrence Avenue, near Cloverdale Road, west of Gary Avenue and Thorn Road, and north of Schick Road. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 933-7200
HIGHLAND PARK
Moraine Park and Beach: At Sheridan and Moraine Roads, just north of Park Avenue. Open sunrise to sunset. Resident fee: $40/dog and current City of Highland Park dog tag. Non-resident fee: $120/dog and current Lake County rabies vaccination paperwork. Contact the Walter Heller Nature Center, 2501 Sheridan Road. (847) 681-2189
HINSDALE
Katherine Legge Memorial Park: 5901 S. County Line Road, on the east side of the street, north of Interstate 55, south of 55th Street. Open: May 1 through October 31, 5am until 9am, and 7pm until 10pm, and November 1 through April 30, 5am until noon and 7pm until 10pm. (630) 789-7090
HOFFMAN ESTATES
Willow Dog Park: (847) 285-5440
HOMEWOOD/FLOSSMOR
Rover's Run: Southeast corner of Apollo Park, at 191st Street near Center Street. $15 resident/$25 non-resident. (708) 957-0300 or the Irwin Center at (708) 957-7275
LAKE BLUFF
Sunrise Park and Beach:1 E. Center Street, at the lake. Dogs are allowed to run off-leash on the north end. Residents' dogs: free with beach pass and dog sticker. Non-resident dogs: $150/pass and sticker. Contact Blair Park, 325 W. Washington. Open sunrise to sunset. (847) 234-4150
LAKE FOREST
Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area: On the east side of Waukegan Road (Route 43), just south of Old Mill Road and north of Half Day Road. Permit required. Lake County resident fee: $44/year, $18 per each additional dog; non-resident fee: $120/year, $56 per each additional dog. Daily permits are available: residents, $5/day; non-residents, $10/day. Permits are available at the Lake County Forest Preserve Office, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. Open from 8am to sunset. (847) 367-6640
LIBERTYVILLE
Independence Grove: On Milwaukee Avenue, just north of Illinois Route 137 (Buckley Road). Annual permit required and entry key must be obtained at Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600
Harvest Gate; residents $40/dog, $6/additional dog, and non-residents $60/dog, $10/additional dog. Open from 8am to sunset. (847) 367-6640
Lindenhurst Duck Farm Dog Exercise Area: On Grand Avenue (Route 132) west of Route 45 and east of Route 83. Open from 8am to sunset. (847) 367-6640. LCFPD.org
NAPERVILLE
Green Valley Forest Preserve: Located off Greene Road, between Hobson Road and 75th St. Day passes are $5/residents and $15/non-residents. Open on hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 933-7248. DuPageForest.com
Springbrook Prarie Dog Exercise Area: Located half a mile south of 75th Street on the east side of Naperville-Plainfield Road between Route 59 and Modaff Road. (630) 933-7200. DuPageForest.com
Whalon Dog Park: Located in Whalon Lake Preserve, 1.5 miles west of Route 53 on Royce Road. Annual permist required, Will County residents $25, non-residents $50. (815) 727-8700. FPDWC.org/whalon.cfm
OAK BROOK
Mayslake Dog-Exercise Area: At the southwest corner of Route 83 and 31st Street. The entrance and parking lot for the dog area is off St. Paschal's Drive east of the mansion. (630) 933-7248
OAK BROOK TERRACE
Dorothy Drennon Park: At Nimitz and Eisenhower Roads. Open sunrise to sunset. (630) 627-6100
Heritage Center Park: 1 South 325 Ardmore Avenue, two blocks south of Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38). Open sunrise to sunset. (630) 627-6100
Terrace View Park: Located at Park View Plaza, Route 83 (Kingery Highway) at 22nd Street. Open sunrise to sunset. (630) 627-6100
Oak Lawn
Bailey's Crossing: 99th & Moody (adjacent to Columbus Manor Park). Bailey's Crossing
PALATINE
Palatine Dog Park at Plum Grove Reservoir. (847) 991-0333. PalatineParkDistrict.com
PARK RIDGE
Paws Park: At 2800 W. Oakton in the back of the Oakton Sports Complex, on the east side of the indoor ice rink building. Open dawn until dusk. (847) 692-5127
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP
Van Horne Woods Park: East side of Van Horne Woods at Caton Farm Road near Interstate Highway 55. (815) 436-8812
SHOREWOOD
Hammel Woods: At the Hammel Woods DuPage River access, on Black Road between the I-80 Expressway overpass and Route 59. Seven acres fenced in. Permits are required. Residents: $25/year, non-residents: $50/year. Open 8am to 5pm; summer 8am to 8pm. (815) 727-8700. FPDWC.org
SKOKIE
3220 Oakton Street, located between Main and Oakton, on the east bank of the North Shore Channel. Open 5am to 10pm. Permit is required. (847) 674-1500.
SkokieParkDistrict.org
WARRENVILLE
Blackwell Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Area: South of Mack Road, east of Illinois Route 59, and west of Williams Road. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 933-7200
WAUCONDA
Lakewood Dog Exercise Area: Located off of Fairfield Road, just south of Illinois Route 176. Permit required. Lake County resident fee: $44/year, $18/additional dog; non-resident fee: $120/year $56/additional dog. Daily permits are available; residents: $5/day, non-residents: $10/day. Permits are available at the Lake County Forest Preserve Office, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. Open 6:30am to sunset. (847) 367-6640
WAUKEGAN
Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area: At Larsen Nature Preserve. At Western and Greenwood Avenues, west of Sheridan Road and north of Glen Flora Avenue. (847) 360-4725
WAYNE
Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve: Dog Exercise Area. North of Army Trail Road, south of Steams Road, and west of Powis Road. Follow the brown district sign marked "Special Use" to an area east of Powis Road. Open one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. (630) 790-4900
WILMETTE
Gilson Park Dog Beach: Southeast corner of Gilson Park, east of Sheridan Road, north of Linden Avenue, and south of Forest Avenue. Resident fee: $25/year, $5/additional dog. Non-resident fee: $150/year, $50 additional dog. Hours vary depending on season. (847) 256-9656
WINNETKA
Centennial Park & Centennial Park Dog Beach: Located one driveway south of Elder Lane, east of Sheridan Road. Resident fee: $30/year, $10 each additional dog. Non-resident fee: $160/year, 35 each additional dog. Non-residents also must have a parking sticker, which costs $100/sticker. Open 6:30am to 10pm. (847) 501-2040
WOOD DALE
Dog Park at Cabin Nature Center: On Wood Dale Rd south of Montrose Ave. Open dawn until dusk. (630) 595-9333. WoodDaleParkDistrict.org
DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING
I can't vouch for any of these EXCEPT those marked with an * as those trainers are ones I have personal experience with. The reason I'm listing these is because I know it can be hard to find a dog trainer in your area. Here's a website(APDT) that can help you find a dog trainer in your area and another place to check out is your local park district as some of them do offer dog obedience.
* Advances in Animal Behavior: 630-258-6300. Kristen offers classes in all sorts of obedience and dog sports. I have taken Shelby and Wrigley to various classes taught by Kristen and with the other trainers, Katie and Karen, and I highly recommend them!
Anything is PAWSible: (773) 919-PAWS. AnythingIsPawsible.com
Bark Avenue Daycamp: (630) 289-8470 BarkAvenueDayCamp.com
All for Doggies: (773) 395-0900.
Best Friends Pet Care: BestFriendsPetCare.com . Chicago (773) 384-5959 Prairie View (847) 634-9444
Call of the Wild: (773) 539-1088. CallOfTheWildSchool.com
The Canine Consultant: (773) 704-9975. Serving DuPage County, and Surrounding Areas. [email protected]
* Chars Obedience Training: 708-785-2961. Charlene has classes located in Blue Island, Mokena and Mount Greenwood. Shelby and I took her CGC class and CGC test. Char is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend her.
Chicago Academy of Dog Training: (773) 325-0400.
Dog Obedience Group: (773) 973-2934. DogObedienceGroup.com
GofidoGoodfido: (773) 784-8474. GofidoGoodFido.com . Training you to be the best pet-parent you can be! Specializing in Doggie Etiquette, Exercise, and Environments.
Karen Pryor Clicker Training: (800) 472-5425. KarenPryorAcademy.com
K9 University : (773) 533-K9K9. K9Chicago.com
Paw Law: Roselle • (847) 888-4725. PawLaw.com. Dog Training Academy & Daycare. Obedience/Agility/Flyball/Dock Diving
Take the Lead: (773) 951-8886. TakeTheLeadChicago.com. Elaine Razzouk ABC Certified Dog Trainer. Behavior Modification - Dog Walking - Obedience. [email protected]
Train Your Dog: (708) 203-5589. TrainYourDogUS.com
Tucker Pups Training: (312) 829-TPUP. TuckerPups.com
Who's the Boss Dog Training: (773) 935-2367. WhosTheBossDogTraining.com
* Advances in Animal Behavior: 630-258-6300. Kristen offers classes in all sorts of obedience and dog sports. I have taken Shelby and Wrigley to various classes taught by Kristen and with the other trainers, Katie and Karen, and I highly recommend them!
Anything is PAWSible: (773) 919-PAWS. AnythingIsPawsible.com
Bark Avenue Daycamp: (630) 289-8470 BarkAvenueDayCamp.com
All for Doggies: (773) 395-0900.
Best Friends Pet Care: BestFriendsPetCare.com . Chicago (773) 384-5959 Prairie View (847) 634-9444
Call of the Wild: (773) 539-1088. CallOfTheWildSchool.com
The Canine Consultant: (773) 704-9975. Serving DuPage County, and Surrounding Areas. [email protected]
* Chars Obedience Training: 708-785-2961. Charlene has classes located in Blue Island, Mokena and Mount Greenwood. Shelby and I took her CGC class and CGC test. Char is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend her.
Chicago Academy of Dog Training: (773) 325-0400.
Dog Obedience Group: (773) 973-2934. DogObedienceGroup.com
GofidoGoodfido: (773) 784-8474. GofidoGoodFido.com . Training you to be the best pet-parent you can be! Specializing in Doggie Etiquette, Exercise, and Environments.
Karen Pryor Clicker Training: (800) 472-5425. KarenPryorAcademy.com
K9 University : (773) 533-K9K9. K9Chicago.com
Paw Law: Roselle • (847) 888-4725. PawLaw.com. Dog Training Academy & Daycare. Obedience/Agility/Flyball/Dock Diving
Take the Lead: (773) 951-8886. TakeTheLeadChicago.com. Elaine Razzouk ABC Certified Dog Trainer. Behavior Modification - Dog Walking - Obedience. [email protected]
Train Your Dog: (708) 203-5589. TrainYourDogUS.com
Tucker Pups Training: (312) 829-TPUP. TuckerPups.com
Who's the Boss Dog Training: (773) 935-2367. WhosTheBossDogTraining.com
DAY CARE AND BOARDING
All for Doggies: (773) 395-0900. AllForDoggies.com
Bark Avenue Daycamp: Barlett (630) 289-8470. BarkAvenueDayCamp.com. Indoor/Outdoor Doggie Daycare, Crate-free boarding, training,and grooming.
Bellyrub Klub: (630) 54-BELLY. [email protected]
Best Friends Pet Care: BestFriendsPetCare.com. Chicago (773) 384-5959. Prairie View (847) 634-9444
Bow Wow Beach Club: (708) 681-3647. BowWowBeachClub.com. Doggie Daycare & Supervised Boarding, Safe Cage-Free Environment, Fenced-In Outdoor Area. 1923 S Mannheim Rd, Westchester
Citizen Canine: (773) 935-3853. CitizenCanineChicago.com
Doggy Love by Gloria: (773) 465-3743 • Info/Tours.
Fuzzy Dog Daycare: (773) 463-4977. FuzzyDogDaycare.com . 3927 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort: (708) 636-DOGS. PawsitivelyHeavenPetResort.com
Stay Inc: (773) 509-0001. StayDogHotel.com
Tucker Pups Dog Activity Center: (312) 829-TPUP. TuckerPups.com
Bark Avenue Daycamp: Barlett (630) 289-8470. BarkAvenueDayCamp.com. Indoor/Outdoor Doggie Daycare, Crate-free boarding, training,and grooming.
Bellyrub Klub: (630) 54-BELLY. [email protected]
Best Friends Pet Care: BestFriendsPetCare.com. Chicago (773) 384-5959. Prairie View (847) 634-9444
Bow Wow Beach Club: (708) 681-3647. BowWowBeachClub.com. Doggie Daycare & Supervised Boarding, Safe Cage-Free Environment, Fenced-In Outdoor Area. 1923 S Mannheim Rd, Westchester
Citizen Canine: (773) 935-3853. CitizenCanineChicago.com
Doggy Love by Gloria: (773) 465-3743 • Info/Tours.
Fuzzy Dog Daycare: (773) 463-4977. FuzzyDogDaycare.com . 3927 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort: (708) 636-DOGS. PawsitivelyHeavenPetResort.com
Stay Inc: (773) 509-0001. StayDogHotel.com
Tucker Pups Dog Activity Center: (312) 829-TPUP. TuckerPups.com
DOG WALKING AND PET SITTERS
A Bark in the Park: (773) 871-0124. ABarkInThePark.com
All Good Dogs Pet Care: (847) 328-4038. AllGoodDogsPetCare.com
Chicago Cat Sitters: (312) 912-2444. ChicagoCatSitters.com
Chicago Dog Walkers: (773) 394-9961. Chicago-DogWalkers.com
Chicago Pup Patrol: (312) 388-2008
Cruisin' Canines: (773) 327-4419. CruisinCanines.com
Furry Up, Let's Go: (815) 814-6104. FurryUpLetsGo.com. McHenry Area. Bonded & Insured
Paws and Errands, LLC: (312) 607-1256. PawsAndErrands.com
Pet & Plant Care: (312) 266-8689. PetAndPlant.com
Riverwest Dog Walkers: (312)813-3600. [email protected]
Urban Tailz: (773) 510-1812. UrbanTailz.
Windy City Dog Walkers: (773) 744-0745. Windycitydogwalkers.com
All Good Dogs Pet Care: (847) 328-4038. AllGoodDogsPetCare.com
Chicago Cat Sitters: (312) 912-2444. ChicagoCatSitters.com
Chicago Dog Walkers: (773) 394-9961. Chicago-DogWalkers.com
Chicago Pup Patrol: (312) 388-2008
Cruisin' Canines: (773) 327-4419. CruisinCanines.com
Furry Up, Let's Go: (815) 814-6104. FurryUpLetsGo.com. McHenry Area. Bonded & Insured
Paws and Errands, LLC: (312) 607-1256. PawsAndErrands.com
Pet & Plant Care: (312) 266-8689. PetAndPlant.com
Riverwest Dog Walkers: (312)813-3600. [email protected]
Urban Tailz: (773) 510-1812. UrbanTailz.
Windy City Dog Walkers: (773) 744-0745. Windycitydogwalkers.com
PET CEMETERY and PET CREMATORIUMS
Hinsdale Animal Cemetery: (630) 323-5120.
St Francis Pet Funeral Services and Crematory: 630.766.3646 (From Illinois call 888.766.3646 Toll-free)
Cherished Pets Remembered: 800-497-4901.
St Francis Pet Funeral Services and Crematory: 630.766.3646 (From Illinois call 888.766.3646 Toll-free)
Cherished Pets Remembered: 800-497-4901.