Business Details
11 Years
experience
Professional Pet Care Services in Hyde Park
Hyde Bark is a locally-owned pet care business serving Hyde Park since 2015. Founded as a small operation with a single client, we now care for nearly 200 pets daily while maintaining our commitment to the Hyde Park community. Our team consists of full-time employees who receive comprehensive training in pet first aid, CPR, and animal behavior, ensuring high-quality care. We prioritize hiring from the local community and offer benefits including health insurance and living wages to attract dedicated professionals. Our services include dog walking, cat sitting, doggy daycare, and overnight pet care, all supported by a proprietary app for scheduling and real-time updates.We maintain rigorous safety standards with city licensing, full insurance coverage, and a perfect safety record. Our employees undergo extensive background checks and training, including 20-40 hours of on-the-job experience before independent assignments. We serve exclusively within Hyde Park and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods, with flexible scheduling available through our user-friendly platform. Our facility features 3,000 sq ft of play space with specialized areas for different dog sizes and temperaments. We have received consistent recognition as top-rated pet care providers in Chicago since 2015.
Services
Dog Walking
Cat Sitting
Doggy Daycare
Pet Sitting
Boarding
Training
Pet First Aid
Animal Behavior
Overnight Care
Pet Transportation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We employ full-time pet care professionals with extensive training and benefits
- Our staff maintains certifications in Pet First Aid, CPR, and Animal Psychology
- We guarantee service reliability with scheduled appointments and no last-minute cancellations
- Our proprietary app provides real-time updates and visit reports with photos
- We maintain a perfect insurance claim record since our 2015 establishment
What people say
Professional staff
Reliable service
Pet-focused care
Real-time updates
Trained professionals
Services
Dog Walking
Our professional dog walking service provides one-on-one attention for your pet with customized durations from 15 minutes to one hour. Certified staff follow mapped routes with GPS tracking while providing real-time updates through our app. Each visit includes personalized reports with photos and activity summaries to ensure pet owners stay informed about their dog's care and exercise routine.
Cat Sitting
Our cat sitting service includes feeding, water refreshment, litter box cleaning, and playtime in your home environment. Certified caregivers provide personalized attention with real-time updates through our app. We accommodate special needs including medication administration while maintaining consistent care routines. Our cat-specific training ensures proper handling and stress-free visits for your feline companion.
Doggy Daycare
Our custom-built 3,000 sq ft facility offers supervised play areas separated by size and temperament with veterinary-grade flooring. Certified staff maintain low dog-to-handler ratios while monitoring social interactions and energy levels. The space features real grass potty patches, sling beds, and specialized play equipment. Daily activities promote social development while ensuring safety through careful group curation.
Pet Sitting
Our overnight pet sitting service provides in-home care with scheduled walks and personalized attention. Certified caregivers stay overnight while maintaining regular feeding and exercise routines. Services include breakfast, dinner, and bedtime walks with detailed care reports. This option works best for pets that prefer familiar environments while their owners travel.
Boarding
Our home-based boarding service offers cage-free accommodations with personalized care routines. Pets receive multiple daily walks and individualized attention in a home environment. The service includes all meals and basic exercise while maintaining socialization opportunities with other boarded pets. This option works well for regular daycare clients seeking comfortable overnight stays for their dogs.
People
Le
Founder
Le co-founded Hyde Bark in 2015 with a vision for professional pet care in Hyde Park. With extensive experience in animal behavior, they developed our training programs and quality standards. Le continues to shape our service philosophy while maintaining hands-on involvement in daily operations.
Brandon
Co-Founder
Brandon joined Le in establishing Hyde Bark's operational framework since 2016. He oversees staff training and facility management while maintaining direct client relationships. His background in animal psychology contributes to our behavior-focused care approach and team development programs.
Laura
General Manager
Laura has led daily operations since 2022 with over six years of pet care experience. She manages scheduling logistics and client communications while ensuring service consistency. Her expertise in pet behavior helps maintain our high care standards across all service areas.
Lyvonne
Dog Walker
Lyvonne has provided direct pet care services since 2016 with specialized training in animal behavior. She contributes to our training programs while maintaining regular walking routes. Her long-term involvement ensures continuity in our service delivery methods and client relationships.
Miss Kooper
Pet Care Provider
Miss Kooper has served as a certified pet care professional since 2017. She handles both dog walking and overnight care assignments while maintaining our documentation standards. Her experience contributes to consistent service quality across multiple service categories.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Hyde Park and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods including Kenwood, Bronzeville, and Woodlawn with additional fees for locations outside these boundaries.
Are your staff certified?
All employees receive certification in Pet First Aid, CPR, and Animal Psychology with ongoing training and supervision.
How do I receive service updates?
Our Time to Pet app provides real-time notifications, GPS tracking, and photo reports for each service visit.
What are your emergency protocols?
Staff handle basic first aid while contacting VEG Emergency Vet for serious situations, with immediate owner notification.
Can I schedule same-day service?
We charge $20 same-day fees for dog walking and $15 for daycare due to our regular employee scheduling system.
Do you offer group discounts?
We provide discounted rates for additional pets with $6-$70 incremental charges depending on service type.
