Club K9 at the Ranch
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 81 reviews · top 37% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 81 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #133 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$40 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-29
$30middle $41$55
About the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $40
- Source
- Club K9 at the Ranch’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-29
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Full Day with Pool $50.00 Full Day without Pool $40.00”Open their price page ↗
Club K9 at the Ranch is a dog daycare in Frankfort, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 81 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #133 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $40/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #133 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (81)
- From downtown
- 30.0 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All vaccinations must be administered at least 48 hours prior to boarding. Rabies (Either 1 or 3 year vaccine accepted) Bordetella (kennel cough) Required Yearly Distemper or Distemper combo shots such asDHPP or DHLPP (either 1 or 3 year vaccine accepted) Canine Influenza (must cover both H3N2 and H3N8 strains)”clubk9attheranch.com/
Bordetella lead time2 days before arrival
Their words
“All vaccinations must be administered at least 48 hours prior to boarding.”clubk9attheranch.com/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Canine Influenza (must cover both H3N2 and H3N8 strains) Negative Fecal in the past 6 months”clubk9attheranch.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Meet and Greet Required Prior to being accepted for boarding services”clubk9attheranch.com/
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“CPR & First Aide Certified Staff By Pet tech”clubk9attheranch.com/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Tours are conducted 7 days a week from 10 am - 3 pm. Call or text to reserve your tour.”clubk9attheranch.com/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“A medication fee of $5 per dog per day is applicable if your dog takes something that is prescribed or is a vitamin that you need or want to ensure that it has been eaten in their meal.”clubk9attheranch.com/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“All reservations are made on our Paw Partner App!”clubk9attheranch.com/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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
9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
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
responsive staff 7clean facility 5dog pool 3picture updates 3large suites 2frequent potty breaks 2toys provided 2walking area 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Pick-up after 11 AM carries a $25 charge; latest pick-up 5:30 PMStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $25 for pick-up after 11 AM; $55 after 4 PMStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Holiday bookings need a nonrefundable deposit of 50% of the stayStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3-night minimum for stays within 7 days before and after a holidayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Dogs reactive to other dogs must board in a private suiteStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2023-12-11 |
| Now | — | $40/day | Their website, 2026-10-29 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 6 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 22.2 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 35 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
9436 W Steger Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423
30.0 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Club K9 at the Ranch
What services does Club K9 at the Ranch offer?
Club K9 at the Ranch is listed as a dog day care center in Frankfort, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Club K9 at the Ranch charge?
Its website lists daycare at $40 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-29). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Club K9 at the Ranch require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Club K9 at the Ranch?
Club K9 at the Ranch's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Club K9 at the Ranch compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #133 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 81 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Club K9 at the Ranch, Frankfort, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/club-k9-at-the-ranch/Similar places near Frankfort
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