--- title: "Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/tailchasers-barrington-pet-resort/" 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)" --- # Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort Pet boarding service in Lake Barrington, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.3 from 93 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.8/10.** 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, sitting - **Address:** 10 Hillside Dr, Lake Barrington, IL 60010 - **Phone:** (224) 848-4114 - **Website:** http://barringtonpetresort.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tailchasers%20Barrington%20Pet%20Resort&query_place_id=ChIJg1O_uvYKD4gRPQlCF5sqVMs ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7–11 AM, 2–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 2–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 2–6 PM | | Thursday | 7–11 AM, 2–6 PM | | Friday | 7–11 AM, 2–6 PM | | Saturday | 4–6 PM | | Sunday | 4–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Playtime pictures are often posted on the Facebook page — facility's words: "Playtime pictures are often posted on our Facebook Page." (https://barringtonpetresort.com/services/) - **Cats:** Full-service boarding for dogs and cats (private cat condos) — facility's words: "We are a daycare and full service boarding facility for dogs and cats." (https://barringtonpetresort.com/) - **Senior dogs:** Says it takes steps to make senior pets' stays less stressful — facility's words: "Being away from home can be more stressful for older pets then younger ones. … We have taken steps to make sure your senior pet goes home happy." (https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/) - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding pets should be at least 4 months old — facility's words: "Your pet should be at least 4 months old." (https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Spay/neuter not required to board; unaltered pets stay in their own room — facility's words: "Barrington Pet Resort does not require your pet be spayed or neutered prior to boarding. However they would have to stay in his/ her room" (https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/) - **Vet costs during a stay:** If no contact is reached, the resort picks the vet; owner pays all vet costs plus a transport fee — facility's words: "In the event that no contact can be made, BPR will assume the role and seek veterinary attention. We reserve the right to choose the veterinary clinic of our choice. In this case, all veterinary costs incurred will be the responsibility of the owner and a nominal veterinary transport fee will also be applied." (https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 20.7 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 35.6 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:** $49 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Private Suite | Dog Boarding $ 49 / day” Source: https://barringtonpetresort.com/pricing/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 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 > “Required Vaccinations for Dogs: Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/services/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 14 days before arrival > “Note: Bordetella vaccination should be given a minimum of 2 weeks prior to boarding.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/services/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only > “Barrington Pet Resort does not require your pet be spayed or neutered prior to boarding. However they would have to stay in his/ her room during ther stay and have individual playtime for a additional charge.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “we require written proof of vaccinations from your veterinarian prior to your pet’s arrival to our facility.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/services/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Will someone be there at night with my pet? YES! The owner s live on site and provide 24 hour staffing to ensure your pets safety and comfort.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/ - **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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “All of our staff are certified in pet first aid & certified pet care technicians” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “Dogs are taken out together based on size and temperament and are constantly supervised by two of our trained staff members.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/services/ - **Time out of their room:** 4x daily let-outs to individual outdoor potty area > “Individual Outdoor Potty Area Let Out 4 Times Daily” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/services/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “Each room has a 4 x16 feet outdoor run so your pet can step out into their own space for some fresh air and a potty break.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Dog Lodging Rooms are Air Conditioned & Heated” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/services/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “As the pup parent, you will receive a report card about your pet s day with us, including pictures at playtime, demeanor report and even names of friends that your pup played with during their stay.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Published > “In the case of an illness or injury, Barrington Pet Resort will make every attempt to contact you or your emergency contact. In the event that no contact can be made, BPR will assume the role and seek veterinary attention.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/ - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, except injectables > “Will you give my dog their medications? Of course! We can give any form of non-injectable medications as specified.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/faq/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Register Your Pet s Information & Create An Online Profile Below! PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BOOK A RESERVATION WITHOUT CREATING A PROFILE FIRST.” — https://barringtonpetresort.com/ ## 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 Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort, Lake Barrington, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/tailchasers-barrington-pet-resort/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). 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