Lake Forest Kennel Club

★ 4.9 · 50 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest Kennel Club, Lake Forest
DaycareCat boardingBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 50 reviews · top 22% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
50 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#78 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$67 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $67
Source
Lake Forest Kennel Club’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Nightly Rates Standard Suite: $67/night Luxury Suite: $85/night Premium Suite: $90/night ... Daily Rates Full Day $44 Half Day $34”
Open their price page ↗

Lake Forest Kennel Club is a dog daycare in Lake Forest, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 50 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $67–$90 per night and daycare from $44 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareCat boardingDog walkingGroomingTrainingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$67–$90/night
Daycare rate
$44/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#78 of 386
Google rating
★4.9 (50)
From downtown
26.7 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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.

Operations4 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“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.”lakeforestkennelclub.com/about/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“We offer individual dog daycare for those who prefer one-on-one attention and group daycare for more social dogs.”lakeforestkennelclub.com/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Nightly Rates Standard Suite: $67/night Luxury Suite: $85/night Premium Suite: $90/night”lakeforestkennelclub.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Nestled on 3 scenic acres, our facility features 6 expansive outdoor play yards and a spacious indoor area.”lakeforestkennelclub.com/about/
Show 23 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot 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 ★44
4 ★5
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 4.90Google average
50reviews 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

friendly staff 5grooming 4pet care 3cat boarding 2pricing 2cleanliness 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up 8 AM-12 PM; pick-up after 12 PM is charged $28Stated on their website
Late pick-up
$28 for boarding pick-up after 12 PMStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats ($29/night); cats are let out dailyStated on their website

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018—$37/dayArchived page, 2018-09-02
2019—$37/dayArchived page, 2019-12-05
Now$67–$90/night$44/dayTheir website, 2026-10-27

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
Closed

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
17.3 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
30.7 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

810 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

26.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Lake Forest Kennel Club

What services does Lake Forest Kennel Club offer?
Lake Forest Kennel Club is listed as a dog day care center in Lake Forest, IL, offering daycare, cat boarding, boarding.
How much does Lake Forest Kennel Club charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $67–$90 per night and daycare at $44 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 Lake Forest Kennel Club?
Lake Forest Kennel Club'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 Lake Forest Kennel Club compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 50 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

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

Lake Forest Kennel Club, Lake Forest, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/lake-forest-kennel-club/

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