VACATION STAYS

An elevated dog boarding experience with the gold standard of quality care in natural surroundings that feel like a home away from home.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU BOARD YOUR DOG WITH SASHA

  • Natural Oasis

    Everything your dog eats, drinks, chews, plays with and lays on is completely natural. We are 100% environmentally sustainable and free of any chemicals or toxins typically found in everything from grass to toys, linens to cleaning products. All drinking and bathing water is filtered to the highest quality.

  • Nutritional Analysis

    Your dog will receive a complete nutritional analysis based on their current diet, age, breed and any chronic issues. Any deficiencies leading to poor, agitated or lethargic behavior will be assessed and a carefully curated protocol to ensure your dog’s wellness is fully supported.

  • World-class Facilities

    Resting in rural Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois, our serene 60-acre home boasts a fully-equipped farm, private dog suites and two main outdoor areas that give canines all the natural room they need to run, play and explore without being confined to a kennel for long periods of time.

WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION, SO DO THEY

Your dog deserves the highest quality care when you leave town.

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.

The one assurance you need when you’re out of town is to know your dog is in the best hands.

An exclusive look at your dog’s stay with us

Each retreat stay is custom tailored to your dog and will create the healthy stimulation required for them to be their best self.

Your dog will: 

  • Adventure, explore, play, and nap in the sun in our secure, outdoor, fenced-in dog gardens

  • Hike once or twice a day unless pouring rain or storming

  • 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

  • Receive meal offerings 1-2 times per day

  • Go outside, enjoy the natural farm oasis, and relieve themselves anywhere from 10 - 30 times per day

Staff is on-site 24 hours a day and your dog will never be left unattended.

DOG BOARDING PRICING

All inclusive care for $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

HOLIDAY SURCHARGE: a $100 flat fee (per dog)

for boarding is added from November 15-30 & December 20-January 15, Labor Day Weekend, and the Fourth of July

Required Roundtrip Transportation Fee

$200

To and from our dog boarding farm and the designated meeting location near Chicago

(Near Lincoln Park, Near O'Hare Airport, or Near Stockton, Illinois)


DEPOSIT for RESERVATION

50% of total plus 3.5% if paying by credit card

Choose a holistic dog boarding experience.

Choosing a vacation stay with our welcoming, thoughtful staff is a much safer choice than a kennel.

Dog kennels are stressful on canines by nature. They are cramped, loud, and hands-off.

A vacation stay with at Canine State of Mind enables your dog to experience a natural and stress-free environment.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “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.”

    Jack, Angus’ dad

  • “Knowing our big Siberian husky gets to be on an open farm and in a home, not a kennel, has been so important for us. It helps us to enjoy our time away!”

    Jamie Weisman, Brady’s Mom

  • “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.”

    The Ropers, Thomas' Family

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FAQs

  • We have a 5-night boarding minimum for all of our canines.

  • No. This is purely a time for your dog to be in expert hands while you’re away. There is no educational component included in the Vacation Boarding Program, but we can upgrade your reservation for an additional fee from the Vacation Boarding Program to the Puppy or Adult Education Program if requested.

  • Included is a routine feeding schedule based on the owner’s preferences as well as the administration of medication as directed. During the program, you’ll also have direct communication and occasional updates from Sasha and the staff via email and text.

    Food is not included in the cost, so please send them with the food they’ll need for their stay.

    Please contact us for our pricing guide, but in general, we charge per night and per additional dog from the same household as well as for roundtrip transportation and surcharge for peak holiday stays.

  • We accept dogs that are intact or altered.

  • It really depends on the traffic and construction. The average time is about two and a half to three hours.

    To make boarding your dog easier, we are happy to offer transportation services for an additional fee.

  • We provide transportation directly from your home in Chicago, Illinois. Any transportation outside of the city limits may require a previously agreed upon meeting location. If a meeting location is required, someone from our transport team will reach out directly.