Sweet Paws Retreat
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 304 reviews · top 70% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 304 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #254 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$42 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
Below the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $42
- Source
- Sweet Paws Retreat’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Overnight Boarding Starts at $42 ... Full-Day Daycare Starts at $31”Open their price page ↗
Sweet Paws Retreat is a pet boarding in Yorkville, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 304 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #254 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $42 per night and daycare from $31 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGroomingPet sittingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $42/night
- Daycare rate
- $31/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #254 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (304)
- From downtown
- 43.8 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
14/27
14 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be current on Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations, as well as a current fecal exam (generally within past 6 months).”sweetpawsretreat.com/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All dogs must be current on Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations, as well as a current fecal exam (generally within past 6 months).”sweetpawsretreat.com/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered to participate in group daycare play. Spaying or neutering is not required for lodging (boarding without daycare) or for private play sessions.”sweetpawsretreat.com/faq
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“reach out to schedule your temperament evaluation to ensure safe stays for all pets.”sweetpawsretreat.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You will need to provide proof of vaccination before your dog will be able to attend daycare or boarding.”sweetpawsretreat.com/
Operations9 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Expert Staff: CPR-certified and trained to handle dogs of all sizes.”sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“individual play sessions ( $12 per 15 min.)”sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding
HousingSuite
Their words
“Roomy and spacious private suites”sweetpawsretreat.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas (10 acres!) with real grass.”sweetpawsretreat.com/services/daycare
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Spacious, safe, and climate-controlled spaces with real grass.”sweetpawsretreat.com/services/daycare
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Communication: Stay connected with report cards and photos during your dog’s stay.”sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Tours are welcome during regular business hours (we are closed 12pm to 1pm for lunch).”sweetpawsretreat.com/faq
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“Yes, we can administer most oral and topical medications. Please bring all medications in the original prescription bottle with clear dosing instructions, and let us know what the medication is treating. For safety reasons, we do not administer injectable medications, including insulin.”sweetpawsretreat.com/faq
Online bookingYes
Their words
“If you are an established customer, you can schedule your reservations online through Gingr too”sweetpawsretreat.com/services/boarding
Show 13 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
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
daycare 40report cards 32daily updates 17dog socialization 7new ownership 5dog health 4sweet paws 3indoor play area 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Report cards and photos during the boarding stayStated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Daycare: older dogs may be grouped with other older, mellow dogsStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- New dogs meet a few calm dogs first and are gradually integrated; private daycare for dogs that don’t passStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats (overnight from $23)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40/night | — | Archived page, 2025-08-19 |
| Now | $42/night | $31/day | 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–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–12 PM, 3–4 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–12 PM, 3–4 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
- 35.2 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 35.7 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
8275 IL-71, Yorkville, IL 60560
43.8 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Sweet Paws Retreat
What services does Sweet Paws Retreat offer?
Sweet Paws Retreat is listed as a pet boarding service in Yorkville, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Sweet Paws Retreat charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $42 per night and daycare at $31 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.
What vaccines does Sweet Paws Retreat require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Sweet Paws Retreat?
Sweet Paws Retreat'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 Sweet Paws Retreat compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #254 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 304 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Sweet Paws Retreat, Yorkville, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/sweet-paws-retreat/Similar places near Yorkville
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