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Canine Connections

400 St Charles Rd, Villa Park, IL 60181

4.8
81 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Cage-freeOutdoor yardSmall dog areaGrooming

Overview

Family-owned and operated doggie daycare and pet boarding facility offering a clean, safe environment and personalized attention for pets.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge

Care & Play

Group play

Extras

Multi-dog discount2 dogs: $99/night versus $108/night at the 1-dog rate
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

24 reviews analyzed

Canine Connections receives overwhelmingly positive reviews emphasizing caring staff, dogs' enjoyment, attentive care, cleanliness, grooming, and owner trust. Two serious negative reviews allege injuries or distress, including one detailed unverified allegation of bite injuries and inadequate incident communication. There is one positive owner response, which is warm and personalized.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
4.9
Safety
4.5

People love

Dogs are treated like family and receive affectionate care(11)Dogs appear happy and eager to attend(8)Clean facility(4)Positive staff and owner sentiment(4)Positive grooming experiences(3)Owner trust and peace of mind(3)

Staff shoutouts

Steve(2 mentions)Kim(2 mentions)Ed(2 mentions)DanaJanHaley

Worth noting

Alleged animal injury while in care

When I picked up my dog, I noticed visible bite marks—injuries that clearly occurred while in their care.

Alleged failure to communicate an incident

there was no incident report, and nothing was mentioned at pickup.

Strong unpleasant facility odor

The smell is overwhelming

Reported alarming owner behavior

I still remember hearing the owner scream my 6mo puppy’s name from the parking lot.

Overwhelming smell and dissatisfaction with grooming

The smell is overwhelming and I wasn't happy with the grooming. :/

Alleged dog injury and lack of notification

When I picked up my dog, I noticed visible bite marks—injuries that clearly occurred while in their care.

Reported distressing interaction involving the owner

I still remember hearing the owner scream my 6mo puppy’s name from the parking lot.

Owner replies to 4% of reviewsAvg response: 2dwarm tone8 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 81+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 81 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews81
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.8

Pricing

Boarding

$54–$119/night

Daycare

$26–$59/day

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