And it won’t be found in a kennel, which are by nature designed to restrain a dog’s natural instincts and cause stress.
Instead, choose our farm stay as your dog boarding option when you leave the Chicago area.
Our staff are dedicated to providing each dog on our farm with the most enriching, peaceful, and relaxing experience.
You can rest assured that your dog will have space to socialize, run, and play and be in the best hands while you’re away.
Your dog deserves the highest quality care when you leave town.
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION, SO DO THEY
When we say highest quality care, we mean it. Our staff is committed to providing your dog the most caring, thoughtful, and joyous experience while you’re away.
Dog boarding like you’ve never seen before.
Your dog will be our guest at our spacious farm and dog boarding retreat in rural Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois, 150 miles from downtown Chicago. Your dog, temperament allowing, will be incorporated into the pack living lifestyle and share Sasha’s home with her phenomenal pack. Private dog suites are available for dogs that prefer to have their own space or don’t do well with others. All dogs will have access to the outdoors with plenty of natural room to run, play, hike, and explore.
Our retreat is a cageless/crate-free environment. Sasha will evaluate your dog and use her professional expertise to place your dog in what will be the most peaceful environment.
World-Class Experience
Everything your dog eats, drinks, plays with, and lays on is completely natural. All bathing and drinking water is filtered to the highest quality.
Natural Farm Oasis
Staff is on-site 24 hours a day and your dog will never be left unattended.
Go outside, enjoy the natural farm oasis, and relieve themselves anywhere from 10 - 30 times per day
Receive meal offerings 1-2 times per day
Socialize with other dogs, including Sasha’s pack (temperament allowing) or spend calm and peaceful alone time in their private dog suite, on private hikes, or resting and relaxing outdoors in the gardens
Hike once or twice a day unless pouring rain or storming
Adventure, explore, play, and nap in the sun in our secure, outdoor, fenced-in dog gardens
Your dog will:
Each retreat stay is custom tailored to your dog and will create the healthy stimulation required for them to be their best self.
An exclusive look at your dog’s stay with us
All inclusive care starts at $100/night (includes medication/supplement distribution)
$75/night per additional dog from the same household
Bathing is an additional $50/cleaning
Nail trim is an additional $20/session
Dog Boarding Retreat Pricing
- Ample exercise in our secure dog gardens
- Daily hikes
- Socialization with other dogs
- Natural farm oasis
- On-site staff 24 hours a day
-Jamie Weisman, Brady’s Mom
“We found Sasha and Canine State of Mind about 6 years ago. We were about to go on our honeymoon and we’re terrified of boarding our dog in a kennel. Luckily for us, we found Sasha and have used her ever since. Knowing that our dog (a big Siberian husky) gets to be on an open farm, in a home, and not a kennel has been so important for us. It helps us to enjoy our time away from home! She is a wonderful person to work with!”
-The Ropers’, Thomas’ family
“You can't compare CSM to anything available in Chicago or the suburbs. There's no crating, no cement rooms and no careless supervision. You truly have peace of mind when you need to leave your pup behind.”
-Jack, Angus’ dad
“CSM gives me complete peace of mind when I’m traveling. Sasha and her experienced and knowledgeable staff give Angus the enrichment he needs and the socialization he craves. I couldn’t recommend them more.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get to the farm from Chicago?
Is there a minimum stay required to book a reservation?
Will my dog receive education during the retreat?
What’s included in the cost of my dog’s stay?
Do you allow dogs that haven’t been reproductively altered?
Do you provide transportation?
Can I drop my dog off or tour the grounds prior to their stay?
How long does it take to get to the farm from Chicago?
Is there a minimum stay required to book a reservation?
Will my dog receive education during the retreat?
What’s included in the cost of my dog’s stay?
Do you allow dogs that haven’t been reproductively altered?
Do you provide transportation?
Can I drop my dog off or tour the grounds prior to their stay?
Food is not included in the cost, so please send your dog with the food they’ll need for their stay.
Please contact Sasha to receive a pricing guide. Generally, Sasha charges per night and per additional dog from the same household, as well as for roundtrip transportation and surcharge for peak holiday stays.
How long does it take to get to the farm from Chicago?
Is there a minimum stay required to book a reservation?
Will my dog receive education during the retreat?
What’s included in the cost of my dog’s stay?
Do you allow dogs that haven’t been reproductively altered?
Do you provide transportation?
Can I drop my dog off or tour the grounds prior to their stay?
How long does it take to get to the farm from Chicago?
Is there a minimum stay required to book a reservation?
Will my dog receive education during the retreat?
What’s included in the cost of my dog’s stay?
Do you allow dogs that haven’t been reproductively altered?
Do you provide transportation?
Can I drop my dog off or tour the grounds prior to their stay?
How long does it take to get to the farm from Chicago?
Is there a minimum stay required to book a reservation?
Will my dog receive education during the retreat?
What’s included in the cost of my dog’s stay?
Do you allow dogs that haven’t been reproductively altered?
Do you provide transportation?
Can I drop my dog off or tour the grounds prior to their stay?
How long does it take to get to the farm from Chicago?
Is there a minimum stay required to book a reservation?
Will my dog receive education during the retreat?
What’s included in the cost of my dog’s stay?
Do you allow dogs that haven’t been reproductively altered?
Do you provide transportation?
Can I drop my dog off or tour the grounds prior to their stay?
How long does it take to get to the farm from Chicago?
Is there a minimum stay required to book a reservation?
Will my dog receive education during the retreat?
What’s included in the cost of my dog’s stay?
Do you allow dogs that haven’t been reproductively altered?
Do you provide transportation?
Can I drop my dog off or tour the grounds prior to their stay?
Ready to make a reservation request?
BOOK YOUR DOG’S STAY
Have a question? Email support@caninestateofmind.com
You deserve to know your dog is safe and healthy while you enjoy your time out of town. Our Peaceful Dog Boarding Retreat in the Greater Chicago area puts your canine and their needs first. Rest assured that they’ll be wagging their tails at the thought of returning for another peaceful and relaxing experience.
