The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 108 reviews · top 11% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 108 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #37 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20
The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago is a pet boarding in Chicago, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 108 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #37 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (108)
- From downtown
- 4.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- Bucktown
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Before overnight boarding and/or dog daycare services, you must provide proof of the following up-to-date vaccinations from your vet: Bordetella ... Parvovirus & Distemper The two most commonly diagnosed systemic viral conditions in dogs. Rabies”thedogstop.com/services/daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“Dogs over 7 months must be spayed or neutered in order to participate in daycare, however they may still be boarded.”thedogstop.com/services/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Prior to overnight boarding and/or dog daycare services, you must provide proof of the following vaccinations from your vet”thedogstop.com/services/boarding/
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!”thedogstop.com/services/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“The dog boarding cost includes room, bedding, bowls, and a full day of daycare or personalized one-on-one attention for those pups who enjoy human interaction better.”thedogstop.com/services/boarding/
HousingSuite
Their words
“With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!”thedogstop.com/services/
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“Do you administer medications? Yes. We administer medications (pills, ointments, etc.) on a case-by-case basis.”thedogstop.com/locations/illinois/bucktown-chicago/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot 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
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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
nail trim 6live cams 4happy pups 4dog whisperer 2spacious kennels 2caring groomer 2full groom 2huge play areas 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 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
- 10.4 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 11.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 6:30 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
2627 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
4.6 miles from downtown Chicago · Bucktown · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago
What services does The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago offer?
The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago is listed as a pet boarding service in Chicago, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago charge?
We did not find a published rate on The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago'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.
What vaccines does The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago?
The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago'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 The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 108 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Dog Stop - Bucktown-Chicago, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-dog-stop-bucktown-chicago/Similar places near Chicago
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