Dog Tired

My dog LOVES Dog Tired! We have had a great experience with all the staff members (though Zoe is one of our favorites!!) The staff are very friendly to both dog and owner. Each staff member truly cares about the dogs and they do a phenomenal job getting to individually know your dog, your dog’s name and habits too. My dog practically sprints into the building in the morning, and when I pick him up, he’s happy, full and really tired (thus the name!) He usually passes out for the rest of the night when we pick him up! The no cage concept is really awesome too– the dogs get constant attention and playtime. Way better than keeping them locked up all day while your at work! The staff is really good about schedules too and is flexible with you if you need on pick up and drop off times. They are very accommodating! I definitely recommend Dog Tired!

Don’t be fooled by the fact this place is located in the back of an abandoned building and parking lot (which, personally, I think they should expand into.). The place is kind of hard to find, but just remember it’s the driveway right next to Sprecher’s parking lot. I really wish they’d add a light to the sign. I’ve had to ask family members to pick up my dog when I can’t get there and they have had trouble finding it. Anyway, I remember being VERY hesitant about the place until I experienced their care firsthand.
With that said, I’m thrilled by the care Dog Tired gives my dog. I have used them occasionally for daycare but mostly for boarding. Did you know the dogs are NEVER crated and that there is a staff member on-​site 24 – 7? That’s why I picked them initially. I have a real problem with paying a kennel or other daycare to «watch» my dog, only to have them disappear for 12 hours overnight. Plus, I have an anxious dog, so it’s of extreme comfort to me to know she is being watched at all hours while I’m on a trip.
What I love is that they always remember my dog by name when I take her, even if it’s been a few months. Their hours are great. Very convenient location. Plus my dog smells great every time I pick her up!
One thing of note is that I wish they had a larger outdoor area, especially with grass. It’s basically a cement slab where the dogs come outside to go potty. I think it would be great if there was more outdoor space to run around (hence my expansion idea!).
I have a slight problem with their prices for boarding. I first started taking my dog in 2010, when I believe it was $ 35/​night. Then it went to $ 40. I got word this week that it’s increasing to $ 45! As much as I love them, I’m going to really have to think about using a different place (Woofdorf Astoria in Racine comes to mind) for my longer trips. I’m supposed to go abroad for 10 – 14 days next year and there’s no way I can afford that extra hike. While I understand cost increases, it bothers me that it’s been hiked $ 10 in the past 2 years.
For those of you where money is no object, I encourage you to come here. Daycare is still also very reasonable. They really care about the dogs and if you have any doubts, just watch on webcam!

Dog Tired Daycare,
Thanks for being so good to my dog.
I love your web cams, so I can check on my pooch during the day.
I love your disdain for cages; equally shared by my dog’s hatred for the same.
I love your sleepovers hosted by one of your friendly handlers.
I love that seven dogs probably share the same bed as that handler.
I love that at least one of the three day care groups are always outside enjoying the fresh air when the weather cooperates.
I love that your handlers shower the dogs with love, pets, and belly scratches throughout the day. (I’ve watched it on the web-​cams)
Too bad you are not closer to my house for regular day care. Oh well, at least you are there whenever we need a cage-​free environment for boarding.
In short, I love you, as does my dog.
Signed,
A grateful boarding customer and his dog.

So, we have been using Dog Tired for about a year now and I have nothing but great things to say about them. I will say though, you have to BOOK EARLY to get overnight reservations because they book up, especially in the summer and holidays. However I feel that is to your advantage because they are not just taking a million dogs and neglecting yours, as the typical kennel situation does.
As I have stated before, we have a super high maintenance lab who only wants to be with people and not caged, so it is not necessarily other dogs she likes but rather being able to hang out with the handlers. This it the ONLY place we bring her however if they are booked I have a back-​up, someone that comes to our house to watch the dog and sleeps overnight, I told you she was high maintenance!
Anyway, the piece of mind I have when my dog is here with Dog Tired is priceless, I can actually go on my vacation and not worry, which is huge for me :-)
Everyone that works here is super kind and I appreciate the care they take for Stoli. For example, now she is getting older and cannot play as hard as she once did and they have it on her file and don’t push her to the point of exhaustion.
Thanks Dog Tired Staff!

We boarded our dog here and had a really good experience. Like Melanie, our dog has cage & anxiety issues so knowing there was round the clock personnel and no cages sold us. We usually take our dog to Central Bark Tosa (love them) but no one is there at night, so we would only ever board our baby here!