Central Bark Gurnee
Sources
- Reviews read
- 145 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #37 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Central Bark Gurnee’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Non-Member Schedule & Pay As You Go Reservations are subject to availability. 45/day”Open their price page ↗
Central Bark Gurnee is a dog daycare in Gurnee, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 145 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $45/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #37 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (145)
- From downtown
- 37.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Their words
“All dogs must pass a behavior assessment and attend at least once per week for enrollment in our day care program.”centralbarkusa.com/gurnee/enrichment-dog-day-care/
Their words
“Before your dog s first day, make sure required vaccination records and account information are up to date.”centralbarkusa.com/faqs/
Operations6 of 21 published
Their words
“Does someone stay overnight at dog boarding? No. Central Bark locations do not have staff staying overnight with boarding dogs.”centralbarkusa.com/faqs/
Their words
“Rest Period Enrichments are calming activities offered during scheduled rest periods as part of the Central Bark Enrichment Day Care experience.”centralbarkusa.com/faqs/
Their words
“Optional services such as Training Tutor and One-on-One Enrichment can provide additional mental stimulation.”centralbarkusa.com/faqs/
Their words
“Will I hear from you while I am away? You ll receive report cards periodically throughout your dog s stay.”centralbarkusa.com/gurnee/
Their words
“Contact your local Central Bark to ask about scheduling a tour of the areas your dog may use, including available play and rest spaces”centralbarkusa.com/faqs/
Their words
“Can you give my dog their medication? Yes. Medication administration is an add-on service.”centralbarkusa.com/faqs/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Periodic report cards during boarding; a call if eating or behavior changesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2024-11-12 |
| Now | — | $45/day | Their website, 2026-10-27 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 28 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 41.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
3880 Grove Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
37.3 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Central Bark Gurnee, Gurnee, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/central-bark-gurnee/Similar places near Gurnee
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