Julie The Walker

★ 5.0 · 16 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Round Lake Heights, IL
Julie The Walker, Round Lake Heights
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 16 reviews · top 22% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
16 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#78 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $50
Source
Julie The Walker’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Our Rates for Dog Boarding $50 Price per night adult. 20% discount on additional dogs.”
Open their price page ↗

Julie The Walker is a dog daycare in Round Lake Heights, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 16 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$50/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#78 of 386
Google rating
★5.0 (16)
From downtown
42.4 mi
Additional dog
20% discount on additional dogs
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 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.

Show 27 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
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Staff certificationNot 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
ToursNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★16
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
16reviews 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

video 5updates 4caring staff 3dog daycare 3text updates 2video updates 2photo updates 2dog walking 2

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

Hours

Mon
9 AM–10 PM
Tue
9 AM–10 PM
Wed
9 AM–10 PM
Thu
9 AM–10 PM
Fri
9 AM–10 PM
Sat
9 AM–10 PM
Sun
9 AM–10 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
29.9 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
44.9 mi
Weekday hours span
9 AM – 10 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

808 Warrior St, Round Lake Heights, IL 60073

42.4 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Julie The Walker

What services does Julie The Walker offer?
Julie The Walker is listed as a dog day care center in Round Lake Heights, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Julie The Walker charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night (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 Julie The Walker?
Julie The Walker'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 Julie The Walker compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 16 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Julie The Walker, Round Lake Heights, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/julie-the-walker/

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