Doggie Depot Inc
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 170 reviews · top 11% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 170 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #37 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$58 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
About the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $58
- Source
- Doggie Depot Inc’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Standard Crate 1-Night Pass: $58 10-Night Pass: $540 $54.00/Night Hotel Suite 1-Night Pass: $79 10-Night Pass: $730 $73.00/Night Fine Print Holiday Rates: A $15 charge (per dog) ... 1-Day Pass: $40”Open their price page ↗
Doggie Depot Inc is a boarding facility in Downers Grove, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 170 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $58–$79 per night and daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTraining Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $58–$79/night
- Daycare rate
- $40/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #37 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (170)
- From downtown
- 19.7 mi
- Holiday / peak
- $15 per dog
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Owners must submit proof of the following vaccinations: Distemper/Parvo, Rabies and Bordetella.”doggiedepot.com/daycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Dogs over 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered.”doggiedepot.com/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners must submit proof of the following vaccinations: Distemper/Parvo, Rabies and Bordetella.”doggiedepot.com/daycare
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“At this time, dogs are put into a crate that is appropriate to their size. We dim the lights and play special dog soothing music. Nap time is from 11:30 am-2:00 pm.”doggiedepot.com/daycare
HousingSuite and crate
Their words
“We have two options for boarding: A standard wire crate or an enclosed hotel room suite .”doggiedepot.com/boarding
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Includes: 3 play groups and 1 outdoor yard.”doggiedepot.com/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Tours are done at 10 am and 3 pm – seven days a week. They are first come, first serve. Tours will not be scheduled without all proper paperwork.”doggiedepot.com/newclients
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Staff certificationNot 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
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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
friendly staff 31dog daycare 11overnight care 3attentive care 3safe environment 3easy communication 3personalized pet care 2energetic dogs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is 9 AM; later pick-up is charged daycareStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 9 AM on departure day is charged the regular daycare rateStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Daycare dogs must be at least 16 weeks oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $46–$65/night | — | Archived page, 2018-12-29 |
| 2019 | $46–$65/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-09 |
| 2020 | $50–$70/night | — | Archived page, 2020-12-03 |
| 2021 | $50–$70/night | — | Archived page, 2021-11-29 |
| 2022 | $51–$71/night | — | Archived page, 2022-08-08 |
| Now | $58–$79/night | $40/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
- 6:30–11:30 AM, 2–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30–11:30 AM, 2–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30–11:30 AM, 2–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30–11:30 AM, 2–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30–11:30 AM, 2–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 8–11 AM, 2–5:30 PM
- Sun
- 8–11 AM, 2–5:30 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
- 12.6 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 13.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 6:30 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
421 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
19.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotPaid parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Doggie Depot Inc
What services does Doggie Depot Inc offer?
Doggie Depot Inc is listed as a kennel in Downers Grove, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Doggie Depot Inc charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $58–$79 per night and daycare at $40 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Doggie Depot Inc require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Doggie Depot Inc?
Doggie Depot Inc'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 Doggie Depot Inc compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 170 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Doggie Depot Inc, Downers Grove, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/doggie-depot-inc/Similar places near Downers Grove
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