--- title: "Dogtopia of South Elgin — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dogtopia-of-south-elgin/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Dogtopia of South Elgin Dog day care center in South Elgin, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.7 from 244 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, walking, boarding, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 580 Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177 - **Phone:** (630) 538-3155 - **Website:** https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dogtopia%20of%20South%20Elgin&query_place_id=ChIJnUqRHMEdD4gRVm09yQ-006c ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 3–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding checkout by noon; half-day daycare charge after noon (not Sundays) — facility's words: "Boarding checkout is by noon . A half-day daycare charge applies to pickups after noon (except for Sunday s pick-ups)." (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/) - **Late pick-up:** Half-day daycare charge for boarding pick-ups after noon, except Sundays — facility's words: "A half-day daycare charge applies to pickups after noon (except for Sunday s pick-ups)." (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/) - **Senior dogs:** Seniors attend daycare with extra rest breaks; for boarding a suite is suggested for extra naps — facility's words: "or dogs attend daycare? Yes, provided they are comfortable in our group environment and pass their Meet & Greet. We consider their energy level and social preferences when choosing a playgroup and can provide additional rest breaks. When boarding, we encourage pet parents of senior dogs to reserve a suite so their dog has a comfortable spot for extra naps." (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/) - **Fire & emergency protection:** Fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system and 24/7 monitoring sensors — facility's words: "Our facility has a security system, fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system, and temperature sensors that monitor the facility 24/7." (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daycare: periodic report cards on your dog — facility's words: "Periodic report cards on your dog’s progress so that you are always kept in the loop" (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/dog-daycare/) - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding: puppies must be at least three months old — facility's words: "If you have a puppy, your puppy must be at least three months old and current on required vaccinations." (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/dog-boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Boarding dogs must be free of fleas, ticks and any contagious disease — facility's words: "All dogs that stay with us must be up to date on vaccinations and be free of fleas, ticks and any contagious diseases." (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/dog-boarding/) - **Breed & size limits:** All breeds welcome if social, vaccinated and passing the meet and greet — facility's words: "We welcome all breeds of dogs at our facilities; all happy and social dogs who are fully vaccinated and pass our meet and greet are welcome!" (https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/dog-daycare/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 22.4 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 33 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper (DHPP), and Bordetella for daycare, boarding, grooming, and spa services.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 2 days before arrival > “We prefer vaccinations to be completed at least seven days before a visit, with a minimum of 48 hours required .” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “Dogs seven months and older must be spayed or neutered to attend daycare or boarding.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “A complimentary Meet & Greet is required before attending daycare or boarding.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Upload records during registration or email them to [email protected] before your appointment.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight > “Dogs settle into home-style crates or suites overnight; employees are not onsite during those overnight hours.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Several team members have formal training in pet CPR and first aid.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Play model:** All-day open play > “It helps us get to know your dog and determine whether our supervised open-play environment is a good fit.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “We have three indoor, climate-controlled playrooms with dogs grouped by size, temperament, and play style.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite and crate > “Dogs settle into home-style crates or suites overnight” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Indoor and outdoor play space, plus enrichment activities, themed photoshoots, and stimulating brain games.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our facility has a security system, fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system, and temperature sensors that monitor the facility 24/7.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “After your dog passes their Meet & Greet, you’ll have access to our playroom webcams during daycare and boarding visits.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, except injectables > “Can you administer medications? Yes. We administer oral and topical medications. We do not administer injectable medications.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/faq/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite Dogtopia of South Elgin, South Elgin, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dogtopia-of-south-elgin/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/chicago-il/dogtopia-of-south-elgin.json