Obedience · Grayslake

Tops Kennel

Tops Kennel in Grayslake, Illinois is a family-owned business that has been running since 1978. It is owned and run by Alex and Paula Rothacker, who moved it to its current Grayslake location in 1990. The kennel offers obedience training from basic to advanced commands and manners, along with overnight boarding, with sessions held in person for Grayslake and the surrounding areas.

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Bark ScoreListed Trainer: 3.5 / 5
Reputation: 4.5
Ethics: 3.2
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 2.8
Training methods: Not stated

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Tops Kennel’s reputation score is 4.5 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 85% of the trainers we list.

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.5; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 3.2; Not stated. Their listing doesn’t say how they train, so ask before you book.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 2.8; Help with 1 kinds of problem.

How does Tops Kennel compare with other Grayslake dog trainers?

Counted from the 4 trainers listed in Grayslake.

Number 3 of 4 scored trainers in Grayslake by Bark Score.
Overall Bark Score higher than 45% of the trainers we list.

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About Tops Kennel

Helps with: Basic obedience
Established: 1978
Service area: Grayslake, Illinois & surrounding areas
Good to know: Established 1978; Family-owned
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 9am–7pmSat 9am–4pmSun 9am–12pm
Address: 1460 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Illinois 60030
Phone: +1 847-223-2822

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BoardingOvernight boarding and kennel services

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