Paws on Pingree

★ 4.7 · 133 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Crystal Lake, IL
Paws on Pingree, Crystal Lake
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 133 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
133 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#168 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
Paws on Pingree’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dog $50/each night $45 / 7 or more nights (per night) $55 / holidays (per night) ... Playcare Doggie Daycare Dog $35/full day”
Open their price page ↗

Paws on Pingree is a dog daycare in Crystal Lake, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 133 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

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
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#168 of 386
Google rating
★4.7 (133)
From downtown
41.9 mi
Holiday / peak
$55/night on holidays (vs $50)
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require a scheduled temperament test for all new incoming dogs. This is for both daycare and boarding as the boarding dogs are with the daycare dogs during the day.”pawsonpingree.com/
Operations2 of 21 published
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We use Snapchat to display daily pictures/videos of the dogs that are at our facility.”pawsonpingree.com/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Can I take a tour anytime of your facility? While we do our best to accommodate a tour at anytime”pawsonpingree.com/
Show 24 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
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
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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★115
4 ★7
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★8
★ 4.70Google average
133reviews 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

nail trims 4tired dogs 4socialization 4happy dogs 4convenient hours 3dog baths 2energetic dogs 2overnight stays 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
$30 late fee for after-hours pick-upsStated 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
2025$50/night—Archived page, 2025-12-13
Now$50/night$35/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
6 AM–7 PM
Tue
6 AM–7 PM
Wed
6 AM–7 PM
Thu
6 AM–7 PM
Fri
6 AM–7 PM
Sat
9 AM–5 PM
Sun
12–5 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
26.6 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
41.4 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 7 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

5002 Rickert Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

41.9 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Paws on Pingree

What services does Paws on Pingree offer?
Paws on Pingree is listed as a dog day care center in Crystal Lake, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Paws on Pingree charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night and daycare at $35 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 Paws on Pingree?
Paws on Pingree'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 Paws on Pingree compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 133 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Paws on Pingree, Crystal Lake, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/paws-on-pingree/

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