--- title: "Good Dog Co — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/good-dog-co/" 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)" --- # Good Dog Co Dog day care center in Lombard, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 265 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.8/10.** 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, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 740 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 - **Phone:** (630) 376-6372 - **Website:** http://www.gooddoglombard.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Good%20Dog%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJUakTsaZSDogRPzW8tjCQ0Nw ## 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 | 8–9 AM, 4–5 PM | | Sunday | 8–9 AM, 4–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Daily text updates with photos, as part of a $15/night premium boarding upgrade — facility's words: "Premium Upgrade $15/night What’s included: Daily text updates with photos of your dog’s day" (https://www.gooddoglombard.com/boarding) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 3 months old for daycare or boarding — facility's words: "Dogs must be at least three months old to participate in daycare or boarding." (https://www.gooddoglombard.com/faq) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Females in heat are not permitted in the facility — facility's words: "females in heat are not permitted in our facility to avoid potential conflicts among male dogs" (https://www.gooddoglombard.com/faq) - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs with contagious ailments or typical symptoms such as coughing need a vet note or staff screening to return — facility's words: "Dogs with these conditions require a note from the vet and/or a screening evaluation from our staff before returning to play areas. If a dog shows typical symptoms (e.g., coughing), we assume it has a contagious condition." (https://www.gooddoglombard.com/faq) - **Handling & correction:** States a fear-free and force-free environment — facility's words: "We believe in a fear free and force free environment." (https://www.gooddoglombard.com/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 7.4 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 14.5 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 - **Overnight boarding:** $68–$98 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $50 per day > “Rates Track 1 Lodging $68/night ... Track 3 Lodging $98/night ... Member Package - 10 days $480 Single Day $50” Source: https://www.gooddoglombard.com/boarding (daycare: https://www.gooddoglombard.com/daycare) — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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, canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Required vaccinations: - Rabies - Bordetella - Distemper - Canine Influenza H3N2 (H3N2 is required though we recommend H3N8 for more protection). - Leptospirosis” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/boarding - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Required vaccinations: - Rabies - Bordetella - Distemper - Canine Influenza H3N2 (H3N2 is required though we recommend H3N8 for more protection). - Leptospirosis - Fecal Test” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/boarding - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** 1:15 staff to dogs > “our packs are kept small, with no more than 15 dogs per handler.” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/ - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “All our staff, from the front desk to the trainers and groomers, are CPR certified” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/ - **Play model:** Structured rotation > “By breaking away from the traditional “all-day play” model, we’re able to create a dog-centered experience that respects each pup’s individual needs and limitations” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/daycare - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “For dogs who prefer human companionship or cannot participate in play groups, check out our solo boarding option where your dog can enjoy 1 on 1 time with our staff instead.” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/boarding - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “explore the great outdoors in our large, secure play yards.” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** No charge except injections > “While there is no additional charge for administering medications, please note, we do not administer injectable medications, such as insulin.” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/boarding - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Veterinarian documentation can be uploaded and kept on file in the member portal, PetExec.” — https://www.gooddoglombard.com/boarding ## 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 Good Dog Co, Lombard, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/good-dog-co/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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