Doggy Daydream
680 N Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Overview
Doggy Daydream is a cage-free dog daycare and boarding facility in Prospect Heights, IL owned by Tim and Val Weglarz. The 6,000 sq ft facility offers daycare ($20-$28/day), overnight boarding, and grooming services with separate areas for puppies, small dogs, and senior dogs. They require temperament testing, current vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella), and spay/neuter by 6 months for females and 1 year for males.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella
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What Reviews Say
88 reviews analyzedDoggy Daydream is an overwhelmingly beloved facility with 85% 5-star reviews. The cage-free environment, exceptionally caring staff (especially Tim and Val), and affordable pricing are repeatedly praised. Long-term loyalty is common, with many customers using the facility for 3-6+ years. One isolated but serious review mentions safety concerns (wounds, aggressive behavior), and two other reviews mention cold weather exposure and cigarette smoke - these appear to be rare exceptions to an otherwise excellent reputation. The facility excels at making dogs feel at home, with many reviewers noting their dogs don't want to leave.
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Dog came home with wounds/scabs and became more aggressive over time
“my dog was so scared/scabbed up. I would find 2-3 new wounds daily... my dogs playful energy started to turn more aggressive the longer he attended”
Dogs potentially left outside in cold weather before facility opens
“It's 35 degrees out here and as I drive by the place it's 6:05am and there is a dog outside alone the place is not open!”
Cigarette smoke in area where dogs go outside
“the employees smoke outside in this little gated area right where the dogs go outside! Even the owner”
Dog safety/wellbeing concerns (isolated but serious)
“I would definitely recommend this facility for short term use, but anymore than that and I would be concerned about my dogs health and safety”
Top Rated
4.9 stars from 90+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 90 reviews.
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Pricing
Daycare
$20–$28/day
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