--- title: "The Gold Leash Pet Hotel & Daycare — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-gold-leash-pet-hotel-and-daycare/" 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 Gold Leash Pet Hotel & Daycare Dog day care center in Carol Stream, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 437 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.8/10.** 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:** daycare, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 24W118 St Charles Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188 - **Phone:** (630) 668-5272 - **Website:** http://thegoldleash.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Gold%20Leash%20Pet%20Hotel%20%26%20Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJX0xuJalUDogRAkCRZ4mHsGk ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Personalized report card plus photos and videos of playtime — facility's words: "Get a personalized report card with notes on behavior, eating, and bathroom habits. Enjoy photos and videos of your pup’s playtime during boarding or daycare" (https://thegoldleash.com/boarding/) - **Senior dogs:** Daycare gives senior dogs gentler engagement with added rest — facility's words: "senior dogs enjoy gentler engagement with added rest" (https://thegoldleash.com/daycare/) - **Handling & correction:** Board & Train does not use prong collars, e-collars or aversive tools — facility's words: "We do not use prong collars, e-collars, or aversive tools" (https://thegoldleash.com/training/) - **Checkout time:** Check-out by 12 PM on the final day; later check-outs incur a daycare fee — facility's words: "Check-out time: by 12:00 PM on the final day. Late check-outs incur a $30 daycare fee per dog or $58 for shared-room dogs" (https://thegoldleash.com/faq-policies/) - **Late pick-up:** Late check-out: $30 daycare fee per dog, or $58 for shared-room dogs — facility's words: "Late check-outs incur a $30 daycare fee per dog or $58 for shared-room dogs" (https://thegoldleash.com/faq-policies/) - **Cats:** Boards cats in suites; open playtime in a dedicated Cat House — facility's words: "Cats enjoy rotational open playtime in our dedicated Cat House" (https://thegoldleash.com/cats-critters-boarding/) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 11 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 19.2 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6 AM to 7 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 10 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Required Vaccines: Dogs : Rabies Distemper/Parvo (DHPP or equivalent) Bordetella (Kennel Cough) We also recommend influenza, but this optional, not required.” — https://thegoldleash.com/faq-policies/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Vaccine Record Requirements: Date of Administration Expiration Date or Duration (6 months, 1 year, or 3 years) Legible documentation from a veterinarian with pet name and vaccine info” — https://thegoldleash.com/faq-policies/ ### 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:** Structured rotation > “What to Expect A smooth, reassuring daycare visit Easy check-in and drop-off Structured play and rest throughout the day Ongoing supervision by experienced staff” — https://thegoldleash.com/daycare/ - **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 > “We provide comfortable boarding options with private suites, engaging daycare for socialization, and one-on-one play for more individualized care.” — https://thegoldleash.com/ - **Housing:** Suite > “We provide comfortable boarding options with private suites, engaging daycare for socialization, and one-on-one play for more individualized care.” — https://thegoldleash.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “Do you accept intact pets or challenging dogs? Yes. We welcome intact pets, challenging dogs, and even “no-touch” dogs. For these guests, we have kennels with outdoor space to provide comfort and safety.” — https://thegoldleash.com/faq-policies/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Every guest enjoys a private, climate-controlled suite, daily playtime or one-on-one attention, and loving care from our trained staff.” — https://thegoldleash.com/boarding/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “FURever Report Get a personalized report card with notes on behavior, eating, and bathroom habits. Enjoy photos and videos of your pup's playtime during boarding or daycare.” — https://thegoldleash.com/boarding/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Accepts raw diets > “Please bring your dog's regular food, pre-portioned by meal and labeled with your pet's name. Canned, fresh, frozen, or raw food is welcome.” — https://thegoldleash.com/faq-policies/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “We use your information to: Manage appointments, bookings, and client profiles using Gingr (gingrapp.com)” — https://thegoldleash.com/privacy-policy/ ## 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 Gold Leash Pet Hotel & Daycare, Carol Stream, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-gold-leash-pet-hotel-and-daycare/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). 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