Champaign facilities
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The Dog Den

31 E Kenyon Rd, Champaign, IL 61820

4.6
189 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Outdoor yardMedication adminGrooming

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

Drop-off hours:Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 9:00 am; Saturday - Sunday 8:00 am - 10:00am
Pick-up hours:Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday - Sunday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge$10 per dog

Care & Play

Group play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Your dog’s food can be packaged in individual bags or containers by meal, or in a large plastic container that can be measured out per meal. Please do not bring food in the original store bought bag.
Raw diet accommodated

What Reviews Say

24 reviews analyzed

The Dog Den has predominantly positive reviews describing happy dogs, caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, smooth boarding experiences, and useful updates or photos. A small number of serious negative reviews allege a wrong-dog pickup, rude or dismissive communication, delayed response, and a pickup safety concern involving dogs being loose in the lobby. The owner responded to four reviews, with a mixed but generally explanatory and professional tone; one response is notably defensive.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.2
Facility
3.8
Safety
3.7
Cleanliness
3.3
Communication
3.1
Drop-off / pickup
3.0

People love

Dog happiness and enjoyment(8)Cleanliness(5)Staff care and friendliness(5)Trust and safety(4)Positive boarding experience(4)Updates and flexibility(3)

Staff shoutouts

Ken(4 mentions)female groom

Worth noting

Wrong dog released at pickup

The dog den gave my husband the wrong dog upon pick up.

Dogs allegedly brought loose into the lobby, creating an escape risk

If someone had been coming in, they could have gotten out.

Perceived lack of accountability and compassion after an incident

his first response was not I’m sorry

Unanswered customer inquiry

I called two weeks ago and still haven't heard back.

Alleged aggressive or discourteous staff behavior

He SLAMMED them on the table

Rude or poor customer service(3 mentions)

He was very rude! If I never go back he will be why!

Communication or response delays(2 mentions)

I called two weeks ago and still haven't heard back.

Pickup or dog-identification error(2 mentions)

The dog den gave my husband the wrong dog upon pick up.

Owner replies to 25% of reviewsAvg response: 207dprofessional tone9 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 189+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 189 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities3 of 14
Reviews189
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.9

Pricing

Boarding

$39–$185/night

Daycare

$25–$33/day

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