Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort

★ 4.8 · 155 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Woodstock, IL
Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort, Woodstock
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 155 reviews · top 22% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
155 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#78 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“One Dog, Single Run: $40.00 per dog per day* Two Dogs, Single Run: $38.00 per dog per day*”
Open their price page ↗

Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort is a pet boarding in Woodstock, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 155 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$40/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#78 of 386
Google rating
★4.8 (155)
From downtown
49.1 mi
Additional dog
two dogs in a single run $38 per dog per day
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
HousingRun
Their words
“For 20 years we have kept up with the best design features including Mason kennel runs and fencing”whisperingwindskennel.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate controlled private indoor run AND a fresh air outdoor covered patio run for each pet”whisperingwindskennel.com/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Feeding done once or twice a day depending on your pets schedule. We provide your food or our food.”whisperingwindskennel.com/
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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★144
4 ★5
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★3
★ 4.80Google average
155reviews 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

video updates 16kennel 11text updates 4responsive staff 4day boarding 3dog safety 3first time boarding 2online booking 2

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2021$30/night—Archived page, 2021-10-28
2022$30/night—Archived page, 2022-09-25
2023$32/night—Archived page, 2023-12-04
2024$36/night—Archived page, 2024-12-06
Now$40/night—Their website, 2026-10-27

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
8–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Tue
8–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Wed
8–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Thu
8–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Fri
8–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Sat
8–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Sun
5–7 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
33.6 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
48 mi
Weekday hours span
8 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

4506 IL-47, Woodstock, IL 60098

49.1 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort

What services does Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort offer?
Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Woodstock, IL, offering boarding.
How much does Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 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 Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort?
Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort'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 Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 155 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

Whispering Winds Kennel and Pet Resort, Woodstock, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/whispering-winds-kennel-and-pet-resort/

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