Tail Gate For Dogs
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 141 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 141 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #168 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$59 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
About the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $59
- Source
- Tail Gate For Dogs’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Nightly boarding 1 dog........................................... $59.00 ... Full Day 1 dog..................................... $41.00”Open their price page ↗
Tail Gate For Dogs is a pet boarding in Elmhurst, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 141 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $59 per night and daycare from $41 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $59/night
- Daycare rate
- $41/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #168 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (141)
- From downtown
- 16.4 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Your pet must have current vaccinations. For Dogs: Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies.”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
Bordetella lead time2 days before arrival
Their words
“All required vaccinations must be administered at least 48 hours prior to your pet’s stay .”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You will need to provide us with your pet's proof of vaccination and the easiest way to do that is to ask your veterinarian to fax the document to us.”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
Operations7 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Solo Time: Individual outdoor runs for privacy and relaxation”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
HousingSuite
Their words
“stay in a luxurious mansion suite, a spacious semi-private Elite Condo, or one of our other accommodations”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Social Guests: Huge outdoor play yards for group fun with other pets”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Sparkling clean, climate-controlled spaces”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Stop by anytime during normal business hours for a tour.”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“There is a nominal charge per day for medication (prescription or OTC). We do not give injections of any kind”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“If your pet has a special diet, such as raw or frozen food or prescription kibble, we can accommodate most requests.”tailgatefordogs.com/our-facility
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
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
dog daycare 11dog care 7training 6dog grooming 4happy dogs 4trustworthy 3cleanliness 3trips 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–12 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
- 3.8 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 13.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 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
830 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
16.4 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Tail Gate For Dogs
What services does Tail Gate For Dogs offer?
Tail Gate For Dogs is listed as a pet boarding service in Elmhurst, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Tail Gate For Dogs charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $59 per night and daycare at $41 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 Tail Gate For Dogs require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Tail Gate For Dogs?
Tail Gate For Dogs'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 Tail Gate For Dogs compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 141 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Tail Gate For Dogs, Elmhurst, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/tail-gate-for-dogs/Similar places near Elmhurst
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