--- title: "The Dog Stop - Mundelein — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-dog-stop-mundelein/" 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)" --- # The Dog Stop - Mundelein Dog day care center in Mundelein, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 156 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** 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:** daycare, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 1551 S Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060 - **Phone:** (847) 393-7403 - **Website:** https://thedogstop.com/locations/illinois/mundelein/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Dog%20Stop%20-%20Mundelein&query_place_id=ChIJWxxsjSOXD4gRjaC058z8wZM ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM | ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 19 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 33.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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 > “Before dog boarding and/or daycare, you must provide proof that the following vaccinations are current: Bordetella, Parvovirus & Distemper, and Rabies.” — https://thedogstop.com/locations/illinois/mundelein/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 7 months > “Dogs over 7 months must be spayed or neutered in order to participate in daycare, however they may still be boarded.” — https://thedogstop.com/services/boarding/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Prior to overnight boarding and/or dog daycare services, you must provide proof of the following vaccinations from your vet” — https://thedogstop.com/services/boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!” — https://thedogstop.com/services/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “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.” — https://thedogstop.com/services/boarding/ - **Housing:** Suite > “With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!” — https://thedogstop.com/services/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Indoor Play Area 1 Indoor Play Area 2 Indoor Play Area 3 Outdoor Play Area 1 and 2 Outdoor Play Area 3” — https://thedogstop.com/locations/illinois/mundelein/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Yes! All our dog daycare rooms are equipped with cameras so you can rest easy knowing your dog is being well cared for right from your phone or computer.” — https://thedogstop.com/locations/illinois/mundelein/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Case by case > “Do you administer medications? Yes. We administer medications (pills, ointments, etc.) on a case-by-case basis.” — https://thedogstop.com/locations/illinois/mundelein/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## 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 The Dog Stop - Mundelein, Mundelein, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-dog-stop-mundelein/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/chicago-il/the-dog-stop-mundelein.json