PetSmart Doggie Day Camp

★ 3.0 · 4 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Vernon Hills, IL
PetSmart Doggie Day Camp, Vernon Hills
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.9 /10Very good · 4 reviews · top 90% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 8.9
Reviews read
4 on Google
Average stars
3.00 ★
Rank
#329 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published5 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

PetSmart Doggie Day Camp is a pet boarding in Vernon Hills, IL, offering boarding. It scores 8.9/10 (very good) from 4 Google reviews averaging 3.0 stars — #329 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#329 of 386
Google rating
★3.0 (4)
From downtown
29.8 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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.

Operations5 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“with playgroups sorted by size, temperament, and play style”stores.petsmart.com/il/vernon-hills/vernon-hills/petshotel-doggie-day-camp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business
Time out of their room2x daily exercise walks plus unlimited potty breaks
Their words
“Our PetsHotel includes on-site care and access to an on-call veterinarian, plus twice-daily exercise walks and unlimited potty breaks.”stores.petsmart.com/il/vernon-hills/vernon-hills/petshotel-doggie-day-camp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered at no charge
Their words
“Every stay includes playtime, whether Group Play for dogs who enjoy company or Individual Play for pets who do better solo.”stores.petsmart.com/il/vernon-hills/vernon-hills/petshotel-doggie-day-camp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business
HousingGuest room
Their words
“Standard Guest Rooms where dogs can bunk with buddies, Private Suites and Kitty Cottages for your favorite felines.”stores.petsmart.com/il/vernon-hills/vernon-hills/petshotel-doggie-day-camp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on call
Their words
“Our PetsHotel includes on-site care and access to an on-call veterinarian, plus twice-daily exercise walks and unlimited potty breaks.”stores.petsmart.com/il/vernon-hills/vernon-hills/petshotel-doggie-day-camp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business
Show 22 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
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
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

8.9Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★2
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 3.00Google average
4reviews 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.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
PetsHotel boards cats in Kitty CottagesStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–9 PM
Tue
7 AM–9 PM
Wed
7 AM–9 PM
Thu
7 AM–9 PM
Fri
7 AM–9 PM
Sat
7 AM–9 PM
Sun
8 AM–7 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
18.4 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
32.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 9 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

700 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

29.8 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about PetSmart Doggie Day Camp

What services does PetSmart Doggie Day Camp offer?
PetSmart Doggie Day Camp is listed as a pet boarding service in Vernon Hills, IL, offering boarding.
How much does PetSmart Doggie Day Camp charge?
We did not find a published rate on PetSmart Doggie Day Camp's website when we checked it (2026-08-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night across 137 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at PetSmart Doggie Day Camp?
PetSmart Doggie Day Camp'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 PetSmart Doggie Day Camp compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #329 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (8.9/10, very good), based on 4 Google reviews averaging 3.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

PetSmart Doggie Day Camp, Vernon Hills, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/petsmart-doggie-day-camp-7340/

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