Question 1

What is a canine enrichment center?

Accepted Answer

The Fetch Club is one of the Chicago’s few canine enrichment centers, offering dogs a safe, supportive space to thrive. Our mission is to provide a healthy and safe outlet for dogs to be dogs—honoring their natural instincts. For a few days each week, dogs get to escape the human world, and experience a program that honors their needs.
With structured days, daily 1-on-1 skill work, and curated enrichment groups, we balance movement, mental stimulation, and rest. Our low-volume, outdoor-based approach lets dogs run freely, engage deeply, and return home happier and healthier.

We’ve reimagined dog daycare—offering personalized, holistic care beyond the typical all-day play model to ensure every pup is truly fulfilled.

Question 2

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

• Canine enrichment (daycare)
 • Boarding: Our 24/7 boarding is available exclusively to active daycare members. Dogs experience familiar routines, handlers, and dogs to minimize stress. Our program is curated in a way to create a true “home away from home” while you enjoy your time away.
 • Hygiene as enrichment: We do everything in house except the hair cut. Hygiene is considered enrichment here. We offer fear-free handling for blow dries, rinses, full baths, nail trims, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, and paw care
 • Puppy Enrichment Academy: 4-week program to build confidence, social skills, and group care readiness
 • Member Meet-Ups: Monthly social and enrichment events (agility, yoga, pool parties, seasonal celebrations)

Question 3

What’s included in the price of enrichment daycare?

Accepted Answer

Our pricing is all-inclusive-- no hidden add-ons. The only service that would be considered an add on is our hygiene services.
Examples of what's included and NOT an extra fee:
 • Monthly member meet-ups
 • Daily report cards, photo & video updates
 • Healthy outlet for off-leash play in nature
 • Daily skill work with positive reinforcement
 • Trained professionals that guide & engage
 • Food enrichment like special treats, lickimats, or pupsicles
 • Whole dog approach: emotional, physical, mental, behavioral, and their intuition
 • Healthy balance of play + rest
 • 5:1 ratio of dogs to human
 • Personalized enrichment plans based dog’s needs + interests
 • Predictable routines, dogs, and humans
 • The company of well-vetted, well-mannered dogs
 • 24/7 Care

Question 4

Why is enrichment included at Fetch Club, when other daycares charge extra?

Accepted Answer

Enrichment is not a one off activity: think of what you see when you google enrichment. Unfortunately, in today’s pet care industry, it has lost it’s meaning and become a diluted buzzword, reduced to random treat puzzles. The true purpose, grounded in meeting all the needs of a dog, is often overlooked in favor of convenience or marketing appeal.

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