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The Dog House of L. C. & L

7254 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714

4.6
157 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Staff overnightGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOnline booking

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

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:1 day notice
Cancellation penalty:Less than 24 hour notice can result in additional fees or require a non-refundable prepayment.

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

24 reviews analyzed

The 24 committed reviews are predominantly positive about staff, dog happiness, and care, but several older and lower-rated reviews raise concerns about communication, policy rigidity, behavioral handling, grooming expectations, and owner-response defensiveness. The facility appears busy and may have limited availability. Grooming and daycare/boarding experiences are both represented.

Staff
4.9
Dog happiness
4.8
Facility
4.5
Value
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
3.8
Safety
3.8
Communication
3.3

People love

Positive staff, cleanliness, and dog experience(8)Dogs appear happy and enjoy daycare(7)Safety and caring service(5)Demand and generally positive operation(4)Value and friendliness(3)

Staff shoutouts

Marina(2 mentions)Jackie(2 mentions)Gabby(2 mentions)Genie(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Reviewer alleges group boarding may be unsuitable or unsafe for young, hyperactive, or unsocialized dogs

β€œYour unsocialized/young dog will show aggression and anxiety when placed with other dogs straight away.”

Reviewer reports lack of help during an emergency grooming-related situation

β€œMy dog got loaded up with burrs and they would not help.”

Reported lack of communication around service termination and follow-up

β€œNO Communication from owner Lauren - ZERO”

Reviewer alleges dogs may be removed from daycare without satisfactory communication

β€œthey will literally tell you β€œyour dog is not welcome here anymore””

Reviewer alleges pressure to pay an expedited grooming fee

β€œtrying to hustle me another $25”

Communication and follow-up(3 mentions)

β€œNO Communication from owner Lauren - ZERO”

Rigid policies and limited flexibility(3 mentions)

β€œFelt that the staff was not interested in providing alternate solutions”

Availability and long wait times(2 mentions)

β€œthey are swamped. Through no fault of their own, there is a 30 day waiting list for doggy daycare...40+ day waiting for boarding.”

Behavior communication and handling(2 mentions)

β€œthey write these report cards that tell you when your dog has been according to them bad. They never talk to you one on one and explain to you if there is an issue”

Grooming dissatisfaction(2 mentions)

β€œagain my dog looks ridiculous, despite me telling her to leave his face long”

Owner replies to 25% of reviewsdefensive tone8 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 157+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 157 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews157
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.8

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