The Dog District

★ 4.8 · 148 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Darien, IL
The Dog District, Darien
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 148 reviews · top 22% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
148 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#78 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

The Dog District is a pet boarding in Darien, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 148 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareGroomingTraining
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#78 of 386
Google rating
★4.8 (148)
From downtown
20.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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.

Operations2 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“overnight boarding with staff on-site 24/7”dogdistrictdarien.com/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and energy
Their words
“We offer supervised daycare with play groups matched by size, temperament and energy”dogdistrictdarien.com/
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★135
4 ★7
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★3
★ 4.80Google average
148reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

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 27kennel 6nail trims 3overnight boarding 2dog training 2wide play area 2tired dogs 2hours 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–8 PM
Tue
7 AM–8 PM
Wed
7 AM–8 PM
Thu
7 AM–8 PM
Fri
7 AM–8 PM
Sat
7 AM–6 PM
Sun
7 AM–6 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

MDW · Chicago Midway
11.8 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
16.9 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 8 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

1100 N Frontage Rd, Darien, IL 60561

20.2 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as veteran-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Dog District

What services does The Dog District offer?
The Dog District is listed as a pet boarding service in Darien, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Dog District charge?
We did not find a published rate on The Dog District's website when we checked it (2026-08-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night across 137 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at The Dog District?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Dog District compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 148 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

The Dog District, Darien, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-dog-district/

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