Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 20,028 Google reviews of 64 top-rated pet boarding facilities nationwide; 10 of them in Romeoville, IL. Updated October 28, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pet boarding facilities).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Pet Paradise Dog Daycare & BoardingRomeoville, IL | A 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Pawsobilly The Best Grooming and BoardRomeoville, IL | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Party Dog Doggie Daycare and BoardingRomeoville, IL | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%95+29.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAA–A– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Pet PlaceRomeoville, IL | A 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%93+54.6Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.95 | — |
| 5 |  Central Bark Aurora Fox ValleyRomeoville, IL | A 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%93+54.6Reliability 26%88+23Value 15%94+14.3Experts Score= 92Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.93 | — |
| 6 |  The Gold Leash Pet Hotel & DaycareRomeoville, IL | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAC | 4.87 | — |
| 7 |  Club K9 at the RanchRomeoville, IL | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%10+0.7Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAF | 4.77 | — |
| 8 |  Dogtopia of Downers GroveRomeoville, IL | B 75How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%72+10.2Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–BAA | 4.65 | — |
| 9 |  The Pets' HomeRomeoville, IL | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%67+16.2Value 14%70+9.9Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Momentum penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–BBA | 4.77 | — |
| 10 |  CareVet of BrookvilleRomeoville, IL | C 43How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%59+32.2Reliability 24%40+9.7Value 14%47+6.6Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Craft & service penalty82−1.8Momentum penalty54−4.6Experts Score= 43Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCACCF | 4.68 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 10 pet boarding facilities we rated in Romeoville, IL compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated pet boarding facilities in Romeoville, IL average 4.9★ on Google across 1,932 reviews. Pet Paradise Dog Daycare & Boarding has the top rating (5.0★), and CareVet of Brookville has the most reviews (685). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,932 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Brooke watched our Doberman, Reese, from October 9–13 and did a great job with him. He’s still young and can be a handful, but she handled him well, kept him comfortable, and checked in with us. He came home happy…” — Google review
“Gold leash is professional and very sweet to our dog! He has been going for a couple weeks now and comes back so happy and excited every time. I would definitely trust them with leaving him there overnight. Overall…” — Google review
“The Party Dog Family is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I FULLY trust the Wonderful Staff with my two boys ( Poodle and Morkie)!! Sandra, the GROOMER IS AMAZING! The BEST Groomer Ever!! She is very attentive, will ask you as…” — Google review
“Today was our first visit to Justina's, and I must say, she is absolute perfection! ❤️ From the moment we walked in, it was clear how loving, patient, and understanding she is. She took the time to listen to my…” — Google review
“Mike and the team were great to work with! Very kind and professional and accommodating for our two dogs that stayed overnight. Great experience and will be back!” — Google review
“Pet Place is amazing! The outdoor play area is HUGE compared to other dog daycares we've tried. I love that the dogs get to run around on real grass instead of being stuck inside all day. The facility is always…” — Google review
“This place is GREAT and close by to me! Staff was super friendly from start to finish. Got daily "report cards" 😳 😂 on the little dogs, drop off and pick up was a breeze. I highly recommend this place! 💪 💯 ❤️” — Google review
“The receptionist was very helpful and answered all our questions. The staff did an excellent job. The manager was also super nice and was such a delight. I will definitely be returning. Thanks for the awesome service!” — Google review
“Great place for your dogs! My 2 love it! The staff are all very nice and truly care about all of the dogs. So happy we found it!” — Google review
“We love Club K9. We have looked into and setup doggie daycare at no less than 3 places in the mokena/Frankfort/tinley area. This is by far the best. Our pup has all the room to run and play. It is not crowded. They…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for pet boarding facility listings in and around Romeoville, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Pet Paradise Dog Daycare & Boarding has the highest Google rating on our Romeoville list: 5.0 out of 5 from 138 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
CareVet of Brookville has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 685, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Romeoville-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts