The Dog Place

★ 4.8 · 64 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Algonquin, IL
The Dog Place, Algonquin
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 64 reviews · top 37% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
64 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#133 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
The Dog Place’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Daycare Rates Full Day $ 40”
Open their price page ↗

The Dog Place is a dog daycare in Algonquin, IL, offering daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 64 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #133 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Daycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$40/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#133 of 386
Google rating
★4.8 (64)
From downtown
39.4 mi
Profile claimed on Google
No

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella are required .”the-dogplace.com/forms-and-policies.html
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered by seven months of age.”the-dogplace.com/forms-and-policies.html
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Undergo a temperament evaluation by our trained staff before we can allow them in daycare and boarding.”the-dogplace.com/forms-and-policies.html
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Provide current records from veterinarian of up-to-date vaccinations and licenses.”the-dogplace.com/forms-and-policies.html
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“With a human companion on the premises over night.”the-dogplace.com/services.html
HousingOpen or suite
Their words
“For overnight boarding, private suites available clean and climate-controlled. Or a cage free atmosphere which most dogs prefer.”the-dogplace.com/services.html
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“For overnight boarding, private suites available clean and climate-controlled.”the-dogplace.com/services.html
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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
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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★57
4 ★3
3 ★0
2 ★3
1 ★1
★ 4.80Google average
64reviews 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

friendly staff 6amazing staff 3worry 3dog grooming 3safe environment 2return visit 2small business 2trustworthy 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Holiday minimum stay
2-night minimum during holidays and peak times, incl. New Year, Easter, June–August, Thanksgiving and ChristmasStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Puppies must be at least 16 weeks oldStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019—$30/dayArchived page, 2019-02-14
Now—$40/dayTheir 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
Closed
Sun
Closed

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
23.8 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
38.2 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

220 N Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102

39.4 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Dog Place

What services does The Dog Place offer?
The Dog Place is listed as a dog day care center in Algonquin, IL, offering daycare.
How much does The Dog Place charge?
Its website lists daycare at $40 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does The Dog Place require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Dog Place?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Dog Place compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #133 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 64 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Dog Place, Algonquin, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-dog-place/

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