The Barker Shop
★★★★★ 4.8 from 578 Google reviews · #16 of 74 in Chicago by score
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About
Experience pet care at its best! The Barker Shop offers professional dog grooming and luxury overnight dog boarding in Willowbrook, IL. Our clean, comfortable facility features cozy boarding suites and expert groomers who ensure every pet looks and feels amazing. Proudly serving Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, and surrounding communities since 2003.
Description from the business’s public profile.
What The Barker Shop publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
Their words
“What vaccinations are required? Illinois Department of Agriculture requires: Rabies Distemper We also recommend Bordetella and Leptospirosis for added protection. Proof of vaccination from your veterinarian is required before boarding.”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“Do you offer a meet & greet? Yes. All new boarders are required complete a 60 minute Meet & Greet evaluation so we can ensure your dog is comfortable here.”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“Proof of vaccination from your veterinarian is required before boarding.”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“What's a typical day like? Morning potty breaks & breakfast Individual or family play time Mid-day enrichment or one-on-one play (upgrade) Afternoon walks & quiet rest time Dinner and evening tuck-in”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“Mid-day enrichment or one-on-one play (upgrade)”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“Suite Type Rate + Additional Dog (same suite) Luxury Suites $115 / night + $75 / night Cozy Suites $85 / night + $55 / night”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“Where will my dog stay? Each guest enjoys a private, climate-controlled suite not a kennel or cage.”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“Can I check in on my dog? Yes! We're happy to send photos or quick text updates.”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“All new boarders are required complete a 60 minute Meet & Greet evaluation so we can ensure your dog is comfortable here. It's also the perfect time for you to tour our suites and ask questions.”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
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“Please bring labeled food portions and any special bedding or toys you'd like them to have. We provide stainless-steel bowls, cozy linens, and daily laundering.”www.thebarkershop.com/boarding-faq
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-08-20. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
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Rating breakdown
92% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 4% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
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