Top Dog Retreat

★ 4.9 · 96 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Elmhurst, IL
Top Dog Retreat, Elmhurst
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 96 reviews · top 11% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
96 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#37 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$61.5 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $61.5
Source
Top Dog Retreat’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding: Econo Lodge $61.50 per night Boarding: Standard Suite $72 per night Boarding: Deluxe Suite $104 per night”
Open their price page ↗

Top Dog Retreat is a pet boarding in Elmhurst, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 96 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $61.5–$104 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

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

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareTraining Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$61.5–$104/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#37 of 386
Google rating
★4.9 (96)
From downtown
16.3 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“We understand that an older dog may prefer one-on-one time with a staff member, or a private, slow stroll in our expansive outdoor area.”topdogretreat.com/about-us/faqs
HousingSuite
Their words
“Rest periods and overnights are spent in comfortable custom suites, rather than crates or traditional ‘kennel runs.”topdogretreat.com/about-us/faqs
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“or a private, slow stroll in our expansive outdoor area.”topdogretreat.com/about-us/faqs
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 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot 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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★90
4 ★3
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 4.90Google average
96reviews 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

friendly staff 25caring staff 11clean facility 6dog happiness 4dog safety 3tired dogs 3vaccination policies 2tail wagging 2

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
10 AM–12 PM
Sun
10–11 AM

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
4.5 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
13.2 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 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

180 W Lake St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

16.3 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Top Dog Retreat

What services does Top Dog Retreat offer?
Top Dog Retreat is listed as a pet boarding service in Elmhurst, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Top Dog Retreat charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $61.5–$104 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Top Dog Retreat?
Top Dog Retreat'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 Top Dog Retreat compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 96 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

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

Top Dog Retreat, Elmhurst, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/top-dog-retreat/

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