Pup Social
Indoor Wicker Park club with supervised off-leash winter play
About this park
Pup Social is a membership-based indoor dog club on North Ashland Avenue with structured, supervised off-leash play, which makes Chicago's long winters manageable for dogs who need daily exercise and socialization. The space includes supervised playgroups, grooming services, training sessions with obstacle courses, and a co-working lounge where owners can work while watching their dogs play. Staff know every dog and human by name, and the community of regulars is tight-knit.
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Pup Social reviews
What visitors consistently sayMembers consistently praise the attentive staff, known in reviews as the Paw Patrol, who actively manage playgroups and reinforce good behavior. The on-site grooming with Jonatan, reward-based training with obstacle courses, and the co-working lounge that lets owners take meetings mid-session are why members describe Pup Social as a one-stop shop rather than a daycare.
A tight-knit membership community where staff greet every dog and human by name. Owners describe it as a pack: regulars become friends, monthly themed events draw crowds, and the vibe leans warm, welcoming, and low-drama.
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Before you go
Membership is required and sessions are time-limited (approximately 2 hours). Grooming and training classes are offered on-site and can be booked alongside play sessions; worth combining into a single visit.
Frequently asked
- Is a membership required?
- Yes. Pup Social runs as a members' club rather than a drop-in park, and reviewers describe joining before their first play session.
- How long does a play session last?
- Two hours is the standard limit. Members report most dogs are worn out well before then, and staff have not enforced the clock strictly when a session ran over.
- Is play supervised?
- Closely. Staff that regulars call the Paw Patrol stay in the room managing playgroups, breaking up commotion, and reinforcing good behavior rather than watching from a desk.
- Can owners stay and work while their dog plays?
- Yes. A lounge with televisions and room for a laptop sits alongside the play space, and members describe taking meetings while their dog is in the group.
- What else is offered on site?
- Grooming, reward-based training on obstacle courses, monthly themed events, and a small shop of treats, toys, and dog clothing all run out of the same building.
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