Irving Bark - Chicago, Illinois

Melissa K.

Irving Park where have you been all my pups life?! Let me start by saying my dog sitter cancelled a day before my planned trip for Thanksgiving to Florida. I was so close to cancelling my trip altogether when I found out about Andrew and Irving Bark from a family friend.

The facility is very dog friendly and conveniently located to me and I would imagine most of the city. I love love love that Andrew lives on site since he’s always nearby the dogs and they are never really alone. I also love how he is near the emergency vet in case of emergency and right across from a pet store in case I drop the babes and forgot something last minute.

The facility is very nice and dog friendly, its doesn’t have unnecessary frills and the yard outside is so nice and completely fenced in. My Pomeranians got their own room and I was allowed to bring their fave beds and even their stroller and Andrew and Margaret took them on a stroll at my request as not to mess up their usual routine too much! They sent my husband and I daily updates and pics and always had a camera on the pups so they can watch them from anywhere. I loved that so much.

Their special meals were all given on time and they got lots of exercise in the fenced yard. One of my Poms is very very anxious and scared of people but by the time I went to pick him up he was cuddling with Margaret and almost didn’t want to come with me! 😆 One of my Poms is very fragile 3 lb elderly guy and they were so gentle and careful with him, even more than I would be myself.

My babies were so well taken care of, I am confident I will use Andrew and Irving bark ahead of all of my other sitter options forever. Never have I taken a trip and had such peace of mind that my dogs were well handled, safe and most importantly, HAPPY! Can’t say enough good things about Irving Bark, Andrew and Margaret.

Brianna B.

We love Irving Bark! Andrew and Margaret are lovely people, and are amazing with our 8 lb pup. She sprints from the car to the front gate for doggy daycare! They are super kind, communicative and understanding. They send lots of photo updates too.

The enrollment process for daycare was super smooth, and they answered all of our lengthy, first time dog owner questions. We hung out for a while as our dog got to meet some of the other daycare pups, and we got to check out the facilities.

We love knowing our dog is in the best hands at Irving Bark. We could not recommend them more highly!

Kelly M.

We had a wonderful experience with Irving Bark after boarding our 4 month old puppy over the Thanksgiving Holiday. We were a bit nervous leaving our new puppy for the first time, but Andrew and Margaret made the experience so easy. They kept us posted on Olive everyday with photos and videos. The best part is that Olive made a new friend and came back to us an even happier pup. We appreciate the care and thoughtfulness put into taking such good care of our fur baby. We can’t wait to have Olive continue her camp and boarding experience with Irving Bark.

Eleanor B.

I'm so happy to have found Irving Bark in my neighborhood! Andrew and Margaret are incredibly kind, professional, responsible, and reliable. I know that my dog is not just 100% safe at Irving Bark, he's getting lots of love, cuddles, and playtime whenever he's there. The facility is excellent - with clean and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces. My pup can be a bit timid with new people and environments, but he immediately felt safe and comfortable at Irving Bark. It's clear that they really love the dogs and provide them with excellent care. I highly recommend Irving Park, a wonderful daycare run by lovely people!

Cameron F.

Left our goldendoodle pup here for her first boarding experience for about 10 days and it was great! Very communicative and our girl got lots of play time. Nice facility run by great people. We will be back for our future boarding needs!

William H.

So friendly and accommodating! Our schedule is changing a lot right now so it is great to have a place that can work with us.

The puppy pic updates during the day are an extra plus!

Renee M.

I saw their sign attached to a tree while walking my dogs. While I wasn't able to use their services, it's not because I disliked
Them. In fact, Andrew was very nice and friendly. I would definitely board our dogs in the future if need be. I asked a question on their website and he got back to me within less than 24 hours. He called and sent an email. Very nice person. And I will definitely give them a try if the need arises in the future.

Ross R.

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Irving Bark is simply fantastic! Otis has so much fun during his stay. The facility is super clean, spacious, and has a huge grassy area for zoomies. Daily updates and photos are a nice touch. We highly recommend Irving Bark for a fun and safe doggy day care experience. Otis can't wait to go back every week. Thank you, Andrew!