Hounds Town - Aurora

★ 4.9 · 251 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Aurora, IL
Hounds Town - Aurora, Aurora
DaycareCat boardingBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 251 reviews · top 3% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.8
Reviews read
251 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#8 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $60
Source
Hounds Town - Aurora’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Townhome $60 Luxury Suite $70 King Luxury Suite $80 Penthouse Suite $90 Additional Dog Same Suite $45 ... Daily Fee $37”
Open their price page ↗

Hounds Town - Aurora is a dog daycare in Aurora, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 251 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #8 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $60–$90 per night and daycare from $37 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Top 3% in Chicago#8 of 386 by Dogs Away score, from 251 reviews.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareCat boardingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$60–$90/night
Daycare rate
$37/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#8 of 386
Google rating
★4.9 (251)
From downtown
38.7 mi
Additional dog
$45 additional dog in the same suite
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 requirements2 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“We require that all dogs be spayed by 6 months old or neutered by 12 months old, whether they are coming for interactive doggie daycare or overnight boarding.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“We require a no-cost temperament evaluation to assess your dog and make sure he will do well in our environment.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Are there staff with the dogs during overnight and holidays? While we don’t have staff staying overnight, we have an established routine for weekends and holidays to ensure the dogs are properly taken care of.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“With expansive play areas for all day play, large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding”houndstownusa.com/locations/aurora/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=aurora
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Additionally, we place dogs in playgroups according to size and temperament.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
HousingSuite
Their words
“With expansive play areas for all day play, large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding”houndstownusa.com/locations/aurora/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=aurora
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“While we are happy to give dogs vitamins, antibiotics, and medication for minor medical issues, we cannot give any life-sustaining medication.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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
ToursNot 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
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

9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★240
4 ★9
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 4.90Google average
251reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

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

clean environment 10tired dogs 8dog socialization 7excited dogs 4energetic dog 3informative staff 3dog playtime 2dog pictures 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up by 12 PM; later pick-up is charged daycareStated on their website
Late pick-up
Pickup after 12 PM is charged a day of daycare; waived if a bath is scheduled for pickupStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats in its Purrington Villas ($30)Stated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
6 AM–8 PM
Tue
6 AM–8 PM
Wed
6 AM–8 PM
Thu
6 AM–8 PM
Fri
6 AM–8 PM
Sat
7 AM–4 PM
Sun
10 AM–1 PM

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
27.6 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
31.7 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 8 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

2011 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

38.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Hounds Town - Aurora

What services does Hounds Town - Aurora offer?
Hounds Town - Aurora is listed as a dog day care center in Aurora, IL, offering daycare, cat boarding, boarding.
How much does Hounds Town - Aurora charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60–$90 per night and daycare at $37 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.
Is someone on site overnight at Hounds Town - Aurora?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Hounds Town - Aurora compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #8 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 251 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Hounds Town - Aurora, Aurora, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/hounds-town-aurora/

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