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We just remodeled our lobby and relaunched our retail business. We carry many all-natural foods and treats that you and your dog will love, plus collars, leashes, harnesses, and shampoo.

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We posted a new training video featuring two dogs who have taken training with Debbie Bickford and Tucker Pup's. You'll be amazed at how they strut their stuff!

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We are currently featured on The Urban Mutt™.

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2008 Chicagoland Tails Readers' Choice Award Winner


  • Best Overnight Boarding / Daycare (voted #1 in the city of Chicago, moving up from last year's runner-up position)

  • Best Trainer (Debbie Bickford voted in the top 6 in Chicagoland, 2nd year in a row)

  • Best Agility Instructor (Debbie Bickford voted in the top 5 in Chicagoland, 2nd year in a row)

  • Best Groomer (voted in the top 5 in Chicagoland, 2nd year in a row)

  • Best Pet Photographer (Jennifer Spainhour voted in the top 5 in Chicagoland, 2nd year in a row)

Like in 2007, we were mentioned in more categories than any other business in Chicago. Thanks to our customers for the recognition!




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Tucker Pup's is Chicago's premier provider of dog boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and photography. We are raising the standard to bring you an unprecedented combination of services, professionalism, and care in the industry. Once you discover the Tucker Pup's difference, you won't go anywhere else.





Why You Will Love Tucker Pup's

No other dog activity center in Chicago matches our combination of commitment to excellence and total convenience, full range of major services, premier facility in a great location, family atmosphere, and focus on delivering on the word "Activity" in all that we do, given that we are "Dog Activity Center" above anything else.




General Advantages
  • 10,000 square foot facility with all major services under one roof
  • Centrally located next to Downtown, just minutes from Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods
  • Professional, friendly staff who are committed to excellence
  • Free parking directly in front of our building - not on a parking meter

 

Boarding Advantages
  • Boarding dogs have the option for All-Day Play™
  • Professional, experienced staff
  • Large, professional boarding suites
  • Located right off the interstate - great for trips
  • Familiar surroundings

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Dog Daycare Advantages
  • Large outdoor area available with pools and playground equipment
  • Huge indoor play floor with rubber flooring
  • Supervised play zones based on dog size and temperament
  • No cages

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Grooming Advantages
  • Friendly, highly experienced groomers
  • Dedicated, state-of-the-art grooming room
  • No long waiting lists
  • Fast turnaround - no waiting for hours for your dog to be ready

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Training Advantages
  • Excellent instructors with lots of experience
  • Large training area
  • Positive reinforcement only - no shock collars
  • Agility training offered
  • Training reinforced in daycare

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Training Courses

Partial listing of upcoming training courses:

Good Manners 1
Tue, Jul 7, 2009
8:15 pm

Polite Puppy
Thu, Jul 16, 2009
8:15 pm

Good Manners 2
Wed, Jul 22, 2009
7:00 pm

Good Manners 1
Wed, Jul 22, 2009
8:15 pm

Polite Puppy
Tue, Aug 4, 2009
7:00 pm

Good Manners 1
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
7:00 pm

Aggression Seminar
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
7:00 pm

Outdoor Adventure
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
6:00 pm

Outdoor Adventure
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
7:30 pm

Good Manners 1
Tue, Aug 18, 2009
8:15 pm

Polite Puppy
Thu, Aug 27, 2009
8:15 pm

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   A Happy Customer

I love seeing how happy Bailey is when she arrives at Tucker Pup's! I know that the staff will take great care of her and that she'll have a clean, safe environment to play in while I'm gone! It really makes going out of town so much easier because I don't feel guilty that my little puppy is going to be in a dark cage all day. She's not just a number, the people at Tucker Pup's know her name, her likes, her dislikes, and give her one-on-one attention (when she stops playing with the other dogs long enough to give the attention to her).

I would recommend Tucker Pup's to anyone that wants the best for their dog!

- Kirstin Martin

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