Crystal Crest Kennel

Crystal Crest Kennel, Grooming & Pet Resort handles dog boarding and daycare in Crystal Lake, IL, from a location on IL Route 176. The kennel has been in business over 35 years and boards cats as well as dogs. Grooming is offered on site, which makes it easy to pair a bath with a stay.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding for dogs and cats
• Day stays with an optional daily playtime add-on
• On-site grooming
• Medication administration during a stay
• Climate-controlled indoor areas and large outdoor runs

What the setup is like

Indoor areas are large and divided by privacy side walls, so each guest gets its own space. The outdoor dog runs are built with wood decking and stainless steel fencing. The whole boarding area is climate controlled, and experienced staff are on-site 24 hours a day. Dogs get fresh water and several feedings a day, and owners can send their own food or have the kennel provide it.

Credentials and experience

Crystal Crest is a lifetime member of the ABKA (American Boarding Kennel Association) and a Certified Kennel Operator. Combined with more than three decades in the same town, that gives an owner something concrete to check rather than marketing language.

Practical details

Boarding rates run $25 to $40 per day, per the kennel's published pricing. Reservations are made by phone at 815-459-4790. The kennel is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:00 AM to noon on Wednesday and Saturday. Daily playtime is available as an add-on.