The Lodge
Sources
- Reviews read
- 1 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #168 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
The Lodge is a pet boarding in Valparaiso, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 1 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #168 of 386
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (1)
- From downtown
- 41.4 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
4 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
Their words
“All dogs must be current on all vaccinations including for: Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, & Bordetella (kennel cough) each year.”valeparkah.com/the-lodge/new-clients-of-the-lodge/
Their words
“I understand that if my dog does not participate in the temperament/Assessment test prior to boarding, my dog may not interact with any other dogs during its stay.”valeparkah.com/the-lodge/new-clients-of-the-lodge/
Their words
“Proof of vaccinations will be required every year.”valeparkah.com/the-lodge/new-clients-of-the-lodge/
Operations1 of 21 published
Their words
“We will group your dog based on activity level, size, and age.”valeparkah.com/the-lodge/new-clients-of-the-lodge/
Show 23 policies not 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
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
Booking terms & safety
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner pays for any treatment or medication given during the stayStated on their website
- Collars
- Collars are removed during playStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
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
- 7 AM–1 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 43.1 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 56.8 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
3515 Lake Meade Circle, Valparaiso, IN 46383
41.4 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Lodge, Valparaiso, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-lodge/Similar places near Valparaiso
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