The Village Dog

★ 4.6 · 27 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Wilmette, IL
The Village Dog, Wilmette
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.3 /10Excellent · 27 reviews · top 68% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.3
Reviews read
27 on Google
Average stars
4.60 ★
Rank
#247 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$50 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $50
Source
The Village Dog’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“DAYCARE RATE: $50 for check and cash payments”
Open their price page ↗

The Village Dog is a boarding facility in Wilmette, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.3/10 (excellent) from 27 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #247 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$50/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#247 of 386
Google rating
★4.6 (27)
From downtown
14.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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.

Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We have staff on-site overnight.”thevillagedog.net/
HousingCage free
Their words
“Exclusively Cage-free and Kennel-free Dog Boarding We create a happy, healthy experience for our overnight guests by design: No cages, no kennels, just happy, stress-free dogs”thevillagedog.net/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We provide our guests with fresh air and freedom throughout their visit by giving them direct access at will to our spacious play yards.”thevillagedog.net/
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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

9.3ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★23
4 ★1
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 4.60Google average
27reviews 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

dog daycare 4happy dogs 3care 3loving environment 2day care 2boarding 2caring staff 2call 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
Check-out-day pick-ups between 3:00 and 6:30 PM add the daycare rateStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
7–10 AM, 3–6:30 PM
Tue
7–10 AM, 3–6:30 PM
Wed
7–10 AM, 3–6:30 PM
Thu
7–10 AM, 3–6:30 PM
Fri
7–10 AM, 3–6:30 PM
Sat
7–10 AM, 3–6:30 PM
Sun
7–10 AM, 3–6:30 PM

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
12.3 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
20 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

1225 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

14.2 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Village Dog

What services does The Village Dog offer?
The Village Dog is listed as a kennel in Wilmette, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Village Dog charge?
Its website lists daycare at $50 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at The Village Dog?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Village Dog compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #247 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.3/10, excellent), based on 27 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Village Dog, Wilmette, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/the-village-dog/

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