Earth Pups

I recently moved in the neighborhood and Earth Pups has been one of my best finds yet! Julie and the staff are always super nice, knowledgeable and attentive to the dogs. It is quire clear that they are all dog lovers and will go out of their way to take care of the pups. I try and take Yogi at least once a week and he always comes back exhausted from playing all day!
I have also taken Yogi to get groomed by their groomer, Stephanie. She is a true professional and Yogi always comes out looking handsome and smelling nice!

It truly does not get any better than Earth Pups for your small dog! Julie and her amazing staff take such good care of our dog, I think Murphy would prefer to be there than at our house sometimes. We have been coming here for over 3 years and I can’t get over what a wonderful and very special place this really is. They are so kind and thoughtful and take great care of the“parents” and their dogs. We board Murphy there several times a year and she always runs, pulling us into Earth Pups and can’t wait to play with her friends. The facility is clean and monitored by caring, sweet employees that know our dog. They can tell you who she played with, her mannerisms and she always comes home exhausted from exercise. I can’t imagine going anywhere else. Thank you Earth Pups!

Wag! Wag! Wag! We love Earth Pups! More importantly our pup does too! Three years ago we rescued our girl, and she came with some issues, primarily separation anxiety. Because of this anxiety we were anxious to find a daycare that would be good for her. A home full of anxiety. We happened upon Earth Pups while searching for spots. Small dog only!!! YESSSSS!!! Julie was so great with helping us with the transition into daycare, and suggested strategies to deal with her issues. Fast forward to the present, and our pup RUNS into daycare, and RACES to the back door to go play with her friends! The staff is the best and they really love the dogs, and give a full report if you so desire. The shop is also great for any needs, they even have frozen dog treats and marrow bones! We have boarded her overnight and were so pleased to know that when she got nervous the ²⁴⁄₇ staff member let her snuggle and calm down! How great is that??? We would highly recommend going to Earth Pups for a visit!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Earth Pups and Miss Julie. We have been bringing our five lb. maltipoo here for years for grooming and daycare. She’s a little tentative in big groups of rowdy dogs, so they put her in «Tiny Town,» a separate section of the daycare for even teenier dogs. Everyone who works here is amazingly kind and helpful. This place is so wonderful that even after we moved from Lincoln Park to Ukrainian Village (and thus a loooooong car ride away in rush hour traffic), we still bring our dog here because nothing else can compare.

Earth Pups is amazing! My dog has stayed there several times and all were good experiences. The most recent time I boarded her there is why I am writing this review. While she was there, she got very sick. This happens with her time to time and because she is so small it can be dangerous. They went above and beyond to care for my dog. They took her to the vet, and called/​emailed me with updates multiple times a day until I was able to get back. She had multiple staff members looking after her ²⁴⁄₇. They cared for my dog as if she were their own. You can’t beat that.

Earth Pups is the best it gets for small dogs! We recently transferred to this daycare after our old one closed. Although it is now a drive (instead of a walk) from our house, I’ll never take my little guy anywhere else. The staff is so caring and thoughtful. They had so much patience when he first started attending daycare. He was frightened and they took their time having him adjust at his pace. I couldn’t be happier.
As a local veterinarian, I couldn’t be more impressed with the cleanliness of the facility. I also appreciate the ability to accommodate indoor and outdoor space.
Thank you!

This review is long overdue.
We had been infrequent customers of Earth Pups for a few years. Generally it was a once a year visit to spoil our English Bulldog and the service was fantastic. We jumped visits up to about once a month or more when Mugsy was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. I mentioned this to the groomer and Julie only to let them know that he may moan a bit when being lifted etc.
When I came to pick him up from his spa treatment I went to the counter to pay and they wouldn’t accept payment saying it was on them. I am far from a cheapskate so I go grab some treats etc and they still will not take any payment. This pattern continued on subsequent visits (I eventually convinced them to charge me for treats) until unfortunately Mugsy passed about 1 year ago. Now I’m certain nobody loved Mugs more than myself but the staff at Earth Pup’s comes awfully close. The care and compassion they showed over his last few months was simply beyond words.
During these visits I was trying to think of ways to repay them for the «on the house» treatments. My son plays little league baseball and I wanted to sponsor a team but do not have a business. So I approached Julie saying I would pay for the sponsorship but I would like to put Earth Pup’s on the jerseys/​websites. She obliged but wanted to pay for the sponsorship. We finally settled on splitting the sponsorship.
Simply put Earth Pup’s is a class act.

Love this place and the people. My frenchie, Hugh loves going and is always so tired when he comes home! Would recommend to any small dog owner!

Hey there, I stole my dad’s computer to write a quick review. I’m Franklin, I moved here two years ago and it was really «ruff» for me. I don’t know; there are just so many scary things in this new city. Nonetheless, I found a nurturing place that my parents take me to when they’re at work all day. Julie is my super hero, she takes great care of me. She remembers my name each and every time I’m dropped off. Talk about intentionality– it just means a lot to me. I just love to come here and play with my little friends; we keep it wild dog style. The staff never gets bummed out when I do a nervous poop in their lobby, they just graciously help me out and make sure to let me know that I’m a good boy. What a fantastic place I’ve found – one where I can receive similar care to that of my parents. Thanks Earth Pups!

I’m a HUGE nervous nelly when it comes to my two pooches and never thought in a millions years I would be ok with leaving them for boarding anywhere other than my parent’s house. Well, this year my entire family booked a vacation together and I had no other choice. I went around and toured 3 other facilities around Chicago and none of them came close to this place. First, they cater to the small dog and only the small dog – they specialize! It’s a very calm & clean facility, with an indoor and outdoor play area where they can get some fresh air (it’s a well fenced in area – I went around back to check it all out myself!). The owner Julie and her staff all treated myself, my partner, and our two dogs in a very professional and caring way. When we called to check in we got a full report and weren’t made to feel silly that we were checking in on our boys. You can tell they really care and the mission is to have you and your pups at ease when in their care. I was genuinely concerned they would come back sick from stress or heartbroken that I left them but when I returned to happy, healthy pups I knew that Earth Pups was the place for us & the right choice. We will continue to go for boarding from this point on & I’m thrilled to know they are an option when we need it. Keep up the great work & thank you for taking such great care of my boys!
My Recap:
–Very Clean
–Professional Staff
–Genuinely Care For Dogs
–Understand The Nervous Pet Parent
–24 Hour Supervision (someone even stays overnight with boarding dogs)
–You Can Bring Their Favorite Blankets
–Will Administer Medications
–Caters To Small Dogs
–Indoor/​Outdoor Play area
–You and Your Dog Will Love it

I have been bringing my two dachshunds to Earth Pups for a year and a half now and I honestly wish I could give them more than 5 stars. My little doxie Mala is a sweetie but can be a little rough when she plays (they call her «The Raptor»). Everyone at Earth Pups is very understanding and puts her in time out when she is being naughty. My puppies always come home happy and exhausted, which has not always been the case at other boarding facilities. Most importantly, they love my dogs and I completely trust that when they are in Earth Pups care they are being loved and taken care of.
Don’t hesitate, if you need any boarding or daycare services, Earth Pups is a great choice.

When buying our condo a few years back, one of the items on our checklist was how close the property was to Earth Pups. I’m not kidding. I’m not saying it’s the main reason we bought our place right down the street, but it was a factor. That’s just a small example of how much we love and appreciate the team at EP.
Earth Pups is still one of our favorite businesses in Chicago and my dog’s favorite place on Earth. We’ve been taking our shih-​tzu Milo here for grooming, boarding and daycare for the past 5 years. The staff is fantastic and truly love the animals. The owner is the most passionate dog lover I’ve ever met, and my dog always comes home gorgeous after grooming, and exhausted and happy after daycare and boarding.
The staff knows Milo’s birthday and throws him a «party» every year (along with every dog who goes there on their birthday), including dog treats, happy birthday signs/​banners, birthday hat and photos capturing it all, and then sent to us, of course.
I wouldn’t ever even think about taking my pup anywhere else.

I started bringing my dog to Earth Pups almost three years ago. My dog trainer recommended them. She has 5 dogs and uses Earth Pups so I thought I would give them a try. I had previously used another day care facility that used cameras, but it was so dark and had no outdoor space. The other thing that I like about Earth Pups is that they cater to smaller breeds.
They are the best! From Julie, the owner, who treats my dog like it is her own, to the other staff members. They are all friendly, warm, and caring. I can call any time to check on my dog and they are always willing to provide a report. They understand that pet owners can be very needy and they will do anything to put their minds at ease.
The facility is clean and has a wonderful outdoor space. They often post pictures so you can see what’s happening with your pup and his/​her friends.
I have recommended this place many times and will continue to do so.
I recently moved to a different neighborhood and started using a dog walking service. My dog was experiencing separation anxiety due to the move so I started bringing him back to Earth Pups in hopes that this would relieve some of his anxiety. Yesterday was his first day back and he ran to the front door because he couldn’t get inside fast enough!
I heart Earth Pups!!!

My Norwich Terrier «Rusty» absolutely loves Earth Pups. Back when he was a puppy he went there once or twice a week for socialization, and I’ve no doubt that helped him become such a well-​adjusted dog.
Rusty’s been boarded at Earth Pups a number of times, and has always had a great time. I certainly don’t feel worried about leaving him there for several days as he seems to love being there even more than being at home.

I have been a long-​time customer of EP. We were the second customers when they opened several years ago. They are hands down the best boarding facility and grooming in the city of Chicago. Not only are they amazing, they have become like family to us. Julie, the owner, is the most wonderful person I have ever met. She cares deeply for all of her clients and treats the pups and owners with love and care.
When times got tough for us financially, she even discounted every visit and boarding so that my dogs could still go to daycare because they enjoy it so much. Julie has even offered to take my dogs to the vet when their vaccinations have been due. She is a first class employer with long-​time, loyal employees.
One day my dog was feeling a bit under the weather, instead of an an annoyed phone call to come and pick him up, Julie took him to the vet herself to ensure he was ok. Vet fee payed for by HER! She doesn’t run a daycare facility for financial gain, she does this because she truly loves the work. We are so blessed to have found EP!
I have referred them to everyone I know and will continue to do so. I have NEVER heard a single complaint out Of the many referrals I have sent their way. Everyone is blown away by how they treat their K9 customers and I agree to the fullest. She takes in foster dogs from rescues around the city, let’s them live at her daycare so that they have the love and affection that they deserve before finding a forever home.
The facility is spotless, I mean it is the cleanest place I have ever seen. Staff is wonderful and I trust each and everyone of them with my two pups. The majority of them have been employees at EP since the day it opened. It doesn’t get any better than this folks. If I could give 10 stars, I would. I love them dearly.

I looked long and hard for a good doggy daycare. I wanted my dog to be able to roam free (instead of being locked in a cage) and I wanted the people working there to really care about my dog, even when I wasn’t looking. When I visited Earth Pups I knew I had found the right place. Julie and her staff are outstanding.
I’ve been using Earth Pups for daycare, boarding, and grooming for about three years now. I love the place and so does my dog. As soon as we step into the building, I stop existing for him. He just wants to run inside and start playing.
I love the updates during pick up time. I know the names of my dog’s friends, who he played with that day, where he likes to take naps etc. There have been numerous times when Earth Pups staff has gone above and beyond the call of duty including hand feeding him (multiple times) when they notice he hasn’t eaten his lunch and treating an insect bite so that he would be more comfortable while playing with his friends.
The only drawback to Earth Pups is that it adds an hour to commute. Despite that, I wouldn’t dream of taking my dog anywhere else. My mind is at ease when I go to work or on vacation and I’m extremely grateful to Julie and her staff for that.

If I could give NEGATIVE STARS I would.
So about 10 days ago, I went out of town. Took my loving Boston Terrier for a whopping 4 days. Dropped her on Friday morning, picked her up on Tuesday morning. The place is supposed to be just for dogs 20lbs and under. They claim to do behavioral studies of each dog before letting them stay there.
Well I picked up my dog on Tuesday, she wouldn’t open her right eye and had puss coming out of it. I asked what happened the response from the employee was «Oh we noticed that». So took her to the Vet. Vet said she was attacked by another dog scratching her eye bad. Immediate meds and antibiotics given, but it did not improve. Actually got worse. The Animal Eye surgeon specialist now says she has permanent vision loss and we may have to remove her eye completely.
Contacted Earth Pups to get their videos to see if we can see the incident so as to better treat the dog. They initially said they would review and let me know. But this morning, no review, just a letter to contact their attorney! Anyone else think they screwed up bad and are hiding it???
I mean, why not give us any records or videos that may help. Such as, which dog attacked her, the shot records of that dog, maybe contact the owner of the offending dog and see if we can test the paws for bacteria that might be the cause of the infection.. NO they would rather LAWYER UP and let my baby suffer!
IN other words, I am saying NEVER EVER EVER take your loving dogs to EARTH PUPS on Belmont!!! Horrid! Earth Pups will never get my business or recommendation again. I would suggest if you truly love your dog, don’t take them to Earth Pups…
Why hide the information, when it could help the health and recovery of a loving dog? I guess you don’t really love dogs, but love protecting your backside more! Oh yeah, as soon as my baby is healthy, I will contact your attorney!!!
*** UPDATE ****
Through their attorney, we received statements from all the employees. All said they saw nothing.
So I am not sure if they are all working together to cover up something. OR WORSE, they didn’t see an incident that left my dog blind in one eye, despite their watching and caring for my dog being THEIR JOB!!! So they either are lying or just suck at their job. I mean this wasn’t a little thing. My baby dog is now BLIND in one eye. The risk of losing it still remains as now that we finally figured out the bacterial infection, it seems Surgery is set for this week.
They saw nothing, I see my baby suffering and a $ 4,000 bill for meds, vet visits and surgery, let alone the time off of work needed to care for my baby girl.
I will be posting another photo showing the deep gash to the Cornea.
#### UPDATE #2
On Aug 14, we took our sweet girl in for surgery to put a graft over the eye were the massively deep laceration was. The graft had appeared to be holding and doing well. The checkup on the 21^st went well, although she still had no sight we were hopeful as things seemed to be improving.
This morning in the wee hours of 8/​23, a large ‘ Unilocal” came from my little girl. Blood and liquid was rushing out of her eye. It had ruptured. Emergency surgery is going on at present to completely remove the eye.
All professionals that have seen the eye, the bruising around it, etc. All say that it wasn’t a little love tap in a game, but a strong attack from another dog. Earth Pups still reports they saw no such attack.
So If you care for your dogs, think hard and long about ever taking them to Earth Pups, it is obvious that (even if they are truthful that they didn’t see anything) they don’t pay attention to keep your pets safe. Mine now has lost her eye forever because of their carelessness and negligence. I trusted my baby girl to their care, and now she has lost her right eye for it.

I can always feel confident that when I drop Peach off at Earth Pups for grooming, she will return a beautiful princess, smelling nothing less than squeaky clean. But other than quality…
Everyone, from beginning to end, is so kind and welcoming to her. Peach is a little shy, and at first glance isn’t very comfortable with anyone after I drop her off anywhere. I know she’s in good hands at Earth Pups, and she’s much better as soon as I walk out that door to leave her for a few hours. I absolutely love taking her here, and I think this eco-​friendly pet care spot is an amazing value.
Handy little shop inside if you need to pick up some treats. Cute outfits up front as well, and I may have gotten a few for my little one.
I wish their daycare hours fit my schedule =(if you need to be at work before 7am, it’s just not manageable. Bummer!

Love this place! Julie was awesome, very personal and you can tell she really cares about each and every single one of the doggies there. On top of that, they are very flexible and accommodating.
We were supposed to go on a trip over Christmas, so we dropped off our puppy Caesar in the morning. Then we ended up not making it, so I had to call them to see if we can pick up Caesar. They had no problem with it even though it’s already 6pm. Then two days later we decided to go on another trip (yes, we do random trips), and I called them the day before to see if they can take Caesar. Again, very accommodating and no problem with it.
After we got back and we went to pick up Caesar, they wiped him clean, and he looked just as happy as he always looks. The best part? He passed out the minute we got home, and slept through the next day. That rarely happens!

I play this game with friends called «When in Heaven.» It goes like this, «Hey friend, if you were in heaven and could only eat 10 things for eternity, what would be in your heaven buffet?» or «Hey friend, if your heaven only had one temperature to stay at for eternity, what would it be?»
One day, I decided to play this game with my 2 year old schnoodle, Paddington. «Hey Paddington, if you could be surrounded by whatever you wanted in heaven, what would it be?» You can imagine his answers — «…tons of cute girl dogs, cool boy dogs to rumble with, lots of padded indoor/​outdoor floor to romp over, incredibly delicious organic treats at the end of each day, and super sweet people to pet me. Oh, and I also want it all eco-​friendly.» Then I realized… wait a second, he was describing Earth Pups! Was he cheating at my game? Or is Earth Pups in fact heaven on Earth?
It ends up Earth Pups is my pup’s dream scream. Julie, the jovial and steel-​memory owner, has created a gorgeously comfortable environment for dogs of all breeds. This is the only small-​dogs-​only clubhouse that is clean, affordable, outrageously friendly, and fun for humans too!
Earth Pups throws annual parties for pups and their humans! Paddington has a list of regular friends that he can’t sleep the night before waiting to see them. The front room/​storefront is well organized, cutely decorated, and impressively varied with goodies. Everyone knows Paddington by his first name when he walks in and we know full well that our son is being well taken care of. He always looks dashingly handsome and dapper after each grooming by EP. HIGHLY recommended.

Sometimes I find places via Unilocal and they are complete let downs. Other times, the reviews are spot on. This is definitely the latter.
The last time I had a dog was when I was 5. Needless to say, I’m out of touch as to where to go for ANYTHING, let alone daycare. I read through many reviews of LOTS of places, one very close to where I work and while they seemed fine, I never got the feeling that any were the right place for my Sweet Caroline. In fact, I started to feel stressed and overwhelmed filtering out which places I should consider and which to avoid.
You see, Sweet Caroline was adopted from PAWS at the end of August after being relinquished for the 2^nd time. Adopting her was a big deal as she has SEVERE separation anxiety. We’re not talking typical Dachshund anxiety either. If you so much as move your leg, Sweet Caroline has jumped up from her spot and is anticipating what room you’re about to go to. She almost always walks into something as she’s busy turning her head every second to make sure you’re following her. If you need a new best friend, Sweet Caroline is definitely your gal!
Now, where does Earth Pups fit in? My mom and step-​dad were going on a 2 week vacation and since my mom works from home, Sweet Caroline is never alone. We’re all in panic mode as all of our potential sitters fell through, then Earth Pups appeared! I finally got my step-​dad to bring her in for an assessment and get his opinion and she did just fine. Insert huge sigh of relief here.
The staff here has been wonderful! They assure me every day when I come to get her that she’s a sweetheart and doing great. I would assume they tell everyone that (hey, I worked at a daycare, I know what’s up!)…but Sweet Caroline never seems upset when I pick her up. When I drop her off she runs to them, though she always turns to see if I’m following her, but I can tell she’s happy as she comes home exhausted. I love that it’s all small dogs as Sweet Caroline definitely has little dog syndrome (though her new best friend is my friend’s dog… a pitbull/​boxer).
I’ve only had her nails trimmed here, but I wouldn’t hesitate to bring her here for other services. We bought a 10 full day pass, and will have 2 «extras». Once we use those, I think we might go ahead and buy another 10 full day pass (as they don’t expire) and take her here once a week or so. As much as Sweet Caroline enjoys car rides, running errands with her can be somewhat difficult at times. Oh, that’s right. Since she’s been coming here she’s also calmed down as far as me getting out of the car is concerned. This is huge as she used to immediately try and jump on my lap once I put the car in reverse. Now she waits for me to come around and unhook her seatbelt harness before she tries to jump out. Thank you to everyone at Earth Pups!
UPDATE: Not that you’ll know this, but I wrote this review in anticipation of posting it when Sweet Caroline was done with daycare (for now). However, last week I went in asking their opinion on my situation and they offered me a free half-​day of daycare (on Saturday, the day of their Howl-​oween party, no less) so I wouldn’t have to worry. HOW GREAT ARE THEY?! I’ll definitely be bringing Sweet Caroline here for all of her grooming needs, and if for some reason she ever needed to be boarded, I wouldn’t hesitate to send her here! I’m actually going to miss not bringing her to Earth Pups every day as everyone makes you feel so welcome, right from the start. Sweet Caroline still has separation anxiety, but she doesn’t try and follow me when I walk out the door anymore. That’s a good sign, right? :-)