--- title: "Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/shag-bark-pet-retreat-and-spa/" 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)" --- # Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa Pet boarding service in Antioch, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.7 from 367 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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:** boarding, daycare, training, grooming - **Address:** 21685 W Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002 - **Phone:** (847) 395-8476 - **Website:** http://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shag%20Bark%20Pet%20Retreat%20%26%20Spa&query_place_id=ChIJ5chrjTOED4gR1COjmRuCh4A ## 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 | 7 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **If a dog is sick:** Return rule: dogs exposed to or treated for a communicable disease in the past 30 days need a vet’s clean bill of health — facility's words: "If your dog has been exposed to or has been treated for a communicable disease within the past 30 days, a note from a veterinarian providing a clean bill of health is required." (https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 33.2 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 47.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $37 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Our Basic Overnight Lodging starts as low at $37.00 per night.” Source: https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 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:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Up-to-date vaccination requirements include: Dogs (16 weeks and older) Rabies Parvo Distemper Bordetella” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php - **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:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “please ask your veterinarian to fax your dog s records to us or bring them in when you check in.” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Owners live on premises and available for emergencies.” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** 5x daily outdoor bathroom breaks > “Outdoor bathroom breaks 5 times per day.” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “One-on-one play periods with a personal attendant” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Multiple large outdoor play yards equipped with exciting dog jungle gyms.” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Large indoor play room heated/air-conditioned.” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php - **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:** Follows owner's schedule > “We can adopt your feeding schedule up to three meals a day, including snacks and treats.” — https://www.shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php - **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 Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa, Antioch, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/shag-bark-pet-retreat-and-spa/ (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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