Cedar Lane Kennels - Downers Grove, Illinois

Michelle T.

Our pittie Buddy is very well loved and cared for and naturally we wanted to take him to a kennel that would love him like their own. Cedar Lane is a great place and our dog liked it last time he went. He came home totally relaxed and very happy. He willingly went with the staff this time for boarding also which tells us he is in good hands. Buddy does not get along with other dogs so it’s great to have an option to not have him around other dogs! Highly recommend this kennel for all your needs. Kind staff and a very homelike environment. It’s a vacation for your dog also!

Chris

I think the real judge of a kennel is whether or not your dog wants to go back the second time. I have a fairly anxious dog, and at some *other* places (vets and some kennels) she would tell me she really did not want to go back.

However at this place, I was surprised how she was not only willing but eager to go back to this kennel! She readily walked on back behind the counter! This is her way of telling me they take good care of her, which is always a relief for anxious pet owners like me.

I give full marks for their kenneling service.

I have no comment on their grooming service as I have not used it.

Trent S.

Jeannie is amazing!! We have an 80lbs Huskie pitbull with a ton of anxiety. They always take care of Kylo and give him plenty of options for play time. Unfortunately Kylo also likes to tear things apart, including his cot. Jeannie was fantastically patient with him and worked out a better sleeping arrangement for him so he felt comfortable away from home. It really goes to show how much Cedar Lane really cares for the dogs and does everything in their power to give them a good stay!

Jessica C.

Our very first time bringing our fur baby here after our usual dog daycare canceled on us. We are very pleased with the service and care provided. We live over 30 minutes away and will continue to bring our Olde English Bulldog here when we need to. Clean and professional, caring and loving staff. The owner is the sweetest and very caring. Loved the nature feel of the kennel. Our pup came home a very happy customer. I'd give them more stars if I could.

Michael M.

Cedar Lane Kennel was a wonderful spot for our 2 year old Corgi. When we picked her up she was happy and energetic. Jeanie was very helpful with scheduling and making sure our dog had her typical diet. Definitely would use this kennel again.

P M.

This was the first time using Cedar Lane Kennels but definitely NOT the last. I was initially attracted by the expansive/wooded outdoor space and the homey setting. Jeanie, the owner, raises and has shown her own dogs -- the depth of her canine knowledge shows and is very comforting. My sweet dog is 10 years old and getting finnicky in her old age -- she apparently sulks and eats very little when we board her. Jeanie was incredibly attentive, patient and tried everything she could think of to get my dog to eat. She kept me informed by phone the entire week which I appreciated. My dog could not have been in better hands and I would recommend Cedar Lane Kennels without reservation.

susan W.

My dogs seem to really enjoy their time at Cedar Lane. At the very least, they always come home looking good and acting happy and healthy. I love that all my dogs get to share playtime together for one price. Also, having brachycephalic dogs that are intolerant to excessive heat and cold, I love that there is an option for indoor playtime. Their boarding prices are very reasonable, and I like the security of having the owners living on the premises. We recently added bath time to the last day of their stay, and they came home smelling fabulous. So far, we have had nothing but positive experiences with Cedar Lane Kennels, and we would recommend them to anyone with dogs in their family.

Shane C.

I have two pit bulls that I had to kennel for a 3 day weekend -- one senior dog, and the other is 18 months old. Peter and his staff took excellent care of them!! My senior dog has been kenneled before at another place in Downers Grove, and when I picked him up, he was panting, nervous, and shaking for DAYS! It was heart breaking and I felt horrible, because I knew he had a bad experience there!! So when I was kennel shopping, I was extra careful. I stopped by to check out the Cedar Lane Kennel facility before I took my dogs there. I wanted to meet the staff/ owners and see the facility. I was happy I went, because I felt really good leaving my dogs there. And when I picked them up, they were very happy, friendly, well behaved, and overall very well balanced, especially my senior dog!! No stress on him at all!! Everything was great! The groomer at Cedar Lane Kennel also did a very nice job on my dogs. I would definitely kennel them there again.