Tops Kennel
Sources
- Reviews read
- 353 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #254 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Tops Kennel is a boarding facility in Grayslake, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 353 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #254 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingTraining
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #254 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (353)
- From downtown
- 37.4 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Their words
“Your dog needs his/her rabies, distemper, and bordetella (a.k.a. kennel cough) vaccines before boarding at the kennel.”tops-k9.com/faq
Their words
“Only your pet and his/her proof of current vaccinations is needed when checking in to board at TOPS.”tops-k9.com/faq
Operations2 of 21 published
Their words
“Medicine - There is no additional charge for giving medicine to any animals, including insulin.”tops-k9.com/faq
Their words
“Food - We feed Kirkland Signature Lamb, Vegetable & Rice dry food for dogs and a basic dry food for cats. There is no additional charge if your pet eats our food or you bring his/her own food.”tops-k9.com/faq
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.
What reviewers mention most
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–12 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
- 25.8 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 40.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 9 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
1460 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
37.4 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:
Tops Kennel, Grayslake, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/tops-kennel/Similar places near Grayslake
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