--- title: "Lake Forest Kennel Club — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/lake-forest-kennel-club/" 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)" --- # Lake Forest Kennel Club Dog day care center in Lake Forest, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 50 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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, catBoarding, walking, grooming, training, boarding - **Address:** 810 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - **Phone:** (847) 234-3120 - **Website:** http://www.lakeforestkennelclub.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lake%20Forest%20Kennel%20Club&query_place_id=ChIJg0WzS1qVD4gR99fqzkw8Pr8 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up 8 AM-12 PM; pick-up after 12 PM is charged $28 — facility's words: "Pick Up Hours 8am – 12pm Pick up after 12pm will result in a $28 charge" (https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** $28 for boarding pick-up after 12 PM — facility's words: "Pick up after 12pm will result in a $28 charge" (https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/boarding/) - **Cats:** Boards cats ($29/night); cats are let out daily — facility's words: "Cats are let out daily to stretch, play, and explore. Rate: $29/night" (https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/boarding/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 17.3 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 30.7 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $67–$90 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $44 per day > “Nightly Rates Standard Suite: $67/night Luxury Suite: $85/night Premium Suite: $90/night ... Daily Rates Full Day $44 Half Day $34” Source: https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/boarding/ (daycare: https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/daycare/) — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 4 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** 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 > “Additionally, our team is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid, so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is in capable hands.” — https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/about/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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 > “We offer individual dog daycare for those who prefer one-on-one attention and group daycare for more social dogs.” — https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/ - **Housing:** Suite > “Nightly Rates Standard Suite: $67/night Luxury Suite: $85/night Premium Suite: $90/night” — https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Nestled on 3 scenic acres, our facility features 6 expansive outdoor play yards and a spacious indoor area.” — https://lakeforestkennelclub.com/about/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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 Lake Forest Kennel Club, Lake Forest, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/lake-forest-kennel-club/ (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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