Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa
Sources
- Reviews read
- 367 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #168 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Our Basic Overnight Lodging starts as low at $37.00 per night.”Open their price page ↗
Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa is a pet boarding in Antioch, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 367 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $37 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $37/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #168 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (367)
- From downtown
- 44.6 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Their words
“Up-to-date vaccination requirements include: Dogs (16 weeks and older) Rabies Parvo Distemper Bordetella”shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php
Their words
“please ask your veterinarian to fax your dog s records to us or bring them in when you check in.”shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php
Operations6 of 21 published
Their words
“Owners live on premises and available for emergencies.”shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php
Their words
“Outdoor bathroom breaks 5 times per day.”shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php
Their words
“One-on-one play periods with a personal attendant”shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php
Their words
“Multiple large outdoor play yards equipped with exciting dog jungle gyms.”shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php
Their words
“Large indoor play room heated/air-conditioned.”shagbarkpetspa.com/about/facility.php
Their words
“We can adopt your feeding schedule up to three meals a day, including snacks and treats.”shagbarkpetspa.com/services/dog-lodging.php
Show 19 policies not 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
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
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- 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 healthStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $24.88/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-20 |
| 2020 | $24.88/night | — | Archived page, 2020-02-18 |
| 2021 | $28/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-03 |
| 2022 | $28/night | — | Archived page, 2022-08-11 |
| 2023 | $28/night | — | Archived page, 2023-10-02 |
| 2025 | $37/night | — | Archived page, 2025-06-15 |
| Now | $37/night | — | Their 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
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–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
- 33.2 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 47.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6 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
21685 W Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
44.6 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa, Antioch, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/shag-bark-pet-retreat-and-spa/Similar places near Antioch
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