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As dog owners ourselves we truly understand how difficult it can be to entrust your faithful companion in the hands of a virtual stranger while you?re off enjoying yourself on a vacation. It's our belief that your dog's stay with us should be as much a vacation as is yours. Even if you happen to be traveling for work, your pets stay should still be a vacation. The Houndry offers cageless boarding that allows for plenty of playtime during the day, and his or her own bed at night. Because we believe dogs should never be left alone, a trained staff member is always on site, all night long, ready to attend to any needs that may arise. So now when you travel away from your dog, you can do so with the comfort of knowing that someone will be watching over your furry friend 24 hours a day. We also offer dog walking so your dogs can get out and about while you?re at work!
3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is ONLY for the retail portion of this establishment, which seems to comprise a very small percentage of the business. None the less, I had a few minutes to kill...and Tillie (my dog) has...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our dog Chance loves the Houndry! And ya know what, we love the Houndry too! Chance literally pulls on his leash to go there. I could take him off the leash while getting out of the car and he would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We never board our dog. Ever. I am that mother of an only child kind of dog mommy and so I usually get my parents to watch her but since we have moved to Chicago and they live in the east coast I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I had written a 5-star review previously about our love for The Houndry, but apparently not.... Here is my current take on a former favorite place:My problems started when I had charges on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stay away. Far, far away!This just makes me so sad. We finally found a place that we trusted completely to take care of our dog and didn't make me worry like crazy every time I dropped him off....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I set up a temp test for Riley after reading all these great reviews on yelp. (before the onslaught of bad ones started) I came in and right away I felt a uncomfortable vibe. I was greeted but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't, in good conscience, continue to give the Houndry 5 stars. Admittedly I have not brought my dog in for boarding since February, but after the flood of back and forth email fighting between...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please, please, please take care and do not take your loved ones here anymore!It *pains* me to write this review considering the glowing one I originally gave the Houndry a year ago last week. And...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my puppy to The Houndry for Mick's 4 week puppy class. Mick was great, very knowledgeable and helped my puppy (& me )greatly. I plan on enrolling him in the advanced puppy soon.I would of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here today, because I've been thinking about getting a dog, and I wanted to visit some dog daycare places. I was not impressed. The guy who answered my questions was super nice, and apparently...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I made arrangements the middle of February to board my dog Casey while I was on a cruise. I told them I would drop Casey off at noon on the 22nd of February. Not once did the person mention that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid at all costs!!Something's changed here. We had been loyal customers of the Houndry for a long time, but the new owner, Tony, is ruining the place. Sadly, Jack is no longer around. He and his...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It really saddens me that I have to write this review. I have been taking my chocolate lab Bailey to The Houndry for over a year now since she was a puppy and she loved it. However, they are now...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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We tried several other dog daycares in the city and this is by far the best we found. Friendly staff, nice facilities. And I'm a fan of the cage-less boarding which I think is less stressful for the dog.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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There is not a whole ot to choose from in this shop. It has a ton of potential but I live in the neighborhood and I never recieve anything from them as far as discounts or ad's. I prefer traveling a few blocks...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
3 star rating10/01/2008 Edit A�This place wasn't a great match for me and my dog. I dropped my dog off for 2 hours for the temperament testing and when I returned a young man came down the stairs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Houndry 4 starsThe 4 stars is for the fact that I don't have a dog myself, but I dog sit almost every other week for my friend's dog Elsa. She's beautiful! Anyhow, The Houndry used to be right...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Excellent facility! The staff is really friendly and well informed about dog health and behavior and the facility is very clean. My dog participates in daycare here a few times a week and when she comes home,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, we finally had to board Miss Lucy again, but didn't want to go anywhere else because we have had some bad experiences. We stopped boarding her for a while because she was having behavior problems...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough great things about the Houndry. They have been so great to us and have done amazing things for our pitt bull Bailey. We rescued Bailey June of 2007 and moved to Chicago from CA...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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We have used The Houndry for boarding several times. Bailey was treated like the queen she thinks she is. Wonderful facility for playing and having fun with other dogs. The staff is very attentive and Bailey...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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When we adopted our second puppy, we wanted to keep both dogs in daycare instead of alone at home. Very accomodating people who have an obvious love of what they do. My dogs love it here.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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This is Jack Stanley, Owner of The Houndry. "ONENEVER" has chosen to give us a 1-star review without ever using our services. According to his other review, "his guy" is actually "his girl", a Maltese named...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I saw this place, nothing exciting. Dogs are upstairs all day in a room. No windows or out time.I'd check out others before I use this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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I saw this place, nothing exciting. Dogs are upstairs all day in a room. No windows or out time. I'd check out others before I use this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They do a very nice job here with walks and daycare. The dog has gotten roughed up a couple of times, but nothing more than a few scratches. The only complaint is that they don't take the dogs out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to check this place out for a while now, I've walked by this place so many times. I absolutely love this place for my dogs. So far I've only used them for boarding, but I will be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to check out this place based on the stellar reviews here on Yelp. I was looking for a place to board my dog. The staff was friendly. My dog got scared immediately by a little terrier of some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When i first moved to the city I came in to try working here part time. I love dogs and can't have one of my own. My interview was to hang out at the place for a few hours and see how the place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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I am a former costumer.I do agree that the owner (Jack Stanley) and the staff are polite. Unfortunately, the place is relatively small and the doggies are packed in on their busy days which creates more...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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I am a former costumer. I do agree that the owner (Jack Stanley) and the staff are polite. Unfortunately, the place is relatively small and the doggies are packed in on their busy days which creates more...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like all the others, I can't say enough good things about The Houndry and their staff. We love the fact that they limit the number of dogs for daycare and boarding, so while it's a fun place for our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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This is a wonderful place, staffed by diligent and knowledgable people who go the extra step to make sure your dog is cared for properly. I have 2 dogs, one who is social but very attached to me, and one who...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for sure. I'm not a dog owner and therefore would not know where to go shopping for dog stuff. My sister lives in Portland, OR and her dog Izzy has been having skin problems lately and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Big Up!They took Jonas in for a night while we threw a party at our condo. Let me tell you, waking up at 11:30 the next morning would not have been possible with a dog in the house. The Houndry is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These people are saints.Not only do they run the BEST business in this neighborhood, with everything you could possibly want to spoil and pamper your dog, they have hearts of gold as well. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place saved my dog's life.. If you get your food from petco or petsmart etc. You are killing your dog! They are allergic and the nutrient values in the best food they sell at those places is $#(%...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Houndry rocks!!! My dog, Annie, literally pulls me towards the Houndry on almost every walk we take her on. Reasons why we love the Houndry:1) Amazing, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Jack,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! My dog loves the water bowl.These guys are super nice, really friendly, and it isn't so "pet boutique" that it looks like the sort of place Paris Hilton takes her little dog to. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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I can?t say enough good things about this place. My dog loves it! We?ll walk in and she immediately gets excited and wants to run upstairs to the large play area. The staff is great and very accommodating. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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We were thrilled to find a place for our puppy to stay while we were away. We had just moved to the city and were very nervous to leave her. The staff was extrememly welcoming and made us feel very comfortable...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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The Houndry is wonderful! Bailey loves to go, is always eager to get there and very happy to see the staff. She loves playing in the spacious play room and hanging out with the other dogs. The staff is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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I'm an 8 y/o lovely (natural) blonde lab/shepherd mix. Me and my human daddy moved to Chicago 2 years ago. My daddy has put off taking a vacation without me for 2 years because he couldn't find a place he...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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My dog, Cali loves this place and I love having a place to take her knowing I can relax secure that she is being well cared for. They are very thorough in their application process and their attention to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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I'm an 8 y/o lovely (natural) blonde lab/shepherd mix. Me and my human daddy moved to Chicago 2 years ago. My daddy has put off taking a vacation without me for 2 years because he couldn't find a place he...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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