Home-based dog daycare in Niles, IL
Safe, small-group daycare for social dogs who do better in a home setting
Niles Dog Lodge offers owner-run daycare in a private home with a big fenced backyard, indoor space to relax and move around, and a limited number of dogs at a time. It is a better fit for dogs who thrive in a smaller, more personal environment instead of a high-volume commercial daycare.
- Small-group, home-based setting
- Big fully fenced backyard
- Limited number of dogs at a time
- Approval required to help keep the group safe and well matched
Before booking
Create your account, complete your dog profile, and finish a meet and greet. Once approved, you can request daycare online through your account.
How it works
1. Create your account
Set up your login so you can manage your dog’s profile, records, and future daycare requests.
2. Add your dog’s profile
Share basic information, care details, and any records needed for review.
3. Meet and greet
We look at temperament, comfort level, play style, and overall fit for our small-group home environment.
4. Request daycare online
After approval, you can request daycare directly from your account.
Who daycare is best for
This daycare is designed for dogs that do well around other approved dogs, can settle in a home environment, and are a good match for a small-group setting with shared indoor and outdoor space.
Social dogs
Best for dogs that can interact appropriately with other dogs and people in a supervised group setting.
Dogs that prefer a smaller setting
A better fit for dogs that benefit from a quieter, more personal environment than a large commercial daycare.
Dogs that enjoy indoor and outdoor time
Dogs have room to move, hang out indoors, and spend time in a fully fenced backyard throughout the day.
What daycare includes
For $10 per day, daycare includes supervised time in a home-based environment, dog-to-dog interaction for approved dogs, access to a big fenced backyard, and room to play, rest, and move around indoors.
Small-group interaction
Approved dogs can interact in a smaller, more controlled setting based on comfort level, temperament, and play style.
Big fenced backyard
Dogs have access to a fully fenced backyard for running, potty breaks, play, and fresh air during the day.
Indoor space to relax
With room inside the house and a limited number of dogs, there is space for play, downtime, and a more personal experience.
Temperament standards
Meet and greet approval helps make sure daycare is a safe, comfortable fit for every dog in the group.
- Comfortable around other approved dogs and handlers
- Able to interact appropriately and respond to redirection
- No repeated bullying, fixation, or unsafe escalation
- A good match for a social, home-based daycare setting
Vaccination requirements
Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations to participate in daycare. Records may be requested before approval.
- Up-to-date vaccinations required
- Records may be requested during onboarding
- Health and safety screening before approval
Policy note
If daycare is not a safe or comfortable fit for a dog, services may be declined or discontinued. Keeping the group safe and well matched comes first.
Daycare availability
Availability shown below is for approved daycare clients. New clients must create an account, complete their dog profile, and finish the meet and greet process first.
Daycare availability
Get started with daycare
Start by creating your account and completing your dog’s profile. After the meet and greet and approval process, you can request daycare online through your account.
Daycare rate is $10 per day. Standard drop-off begins at 6:00 AM and pick-up is by 6:00 PM the same day.