Dog Sitting Algonquin
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About: I've been a lifelong dog lover and currently have a Golden Retriever/Irish Setter who keeps me active with plenty of walks, playtime, and adventures. Caring for my own high energy dog has taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and giving each dog the attention they deserve. Whether your pup loves long walks, belly rubs, fetch, or simply having a companion nearby, I'll make sure they feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you're away. I treat every dog as if they were my own and strive to provide the same level of care and affection I'd want for my own pet :) I currently work part-time on some weekends in Huntley, IL (Friday–Sunday), but I’m generally very flexible and available during the week! I just ask for a few days’ notice whenever possible so I can make sure I’m able to give your pet the time and attention they deserve. 😊 I’d also love to set up a meet & greet with you and your fur baby before our first visit! It’s a great opportunity for us to get acquainted, learn about your pet’s personality and routine, and make sure they feel comfortable with me. Your pet's safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. While I do have a spacious corner lot with a secure tie-out area for supervised outdoor time, the majority of my services take place in your home where your pet is most comfortable and can maintain their normal routine. During walks and drop-in visits, I'll follow all care instructions closely, ensure your pet has fresh water, exercise, potty breaks, playtime, and plenty of attention. I'll treat both your pet and your home with the same respect and care that I would my own, and I'll keep you updated with photos and messages so you can feel confident knowing your furry family member is in good hands.
About: Over the past 20 years, I've developed a deep love and understanding for animals. I started young and have extensive experience with a variety of breeds and temperaments. What sets me apart is my specialized approach to meeting each pet's unique needs with patience, reliability, and genuine care. Pet care is a top priority in my schedule, allowing me to give your pets the dedicated time, energy, and attention they deserve. My flexible calendar allows for seamless drop-ins, daily walks, feeding schedules, and plenty of quality playtime throughout the week and on weekends. Safety and comfort are always my highest priorities. In your home or mine, I maintain a secure, calm, and pet-friendly environment. I carefully follow all care instructions, secure doors and gates, maintain personalized feeding and medication routines, and send regular updates so you can enjoy total peace of mind while away.
About: I’ve had a love for animals since I was small. This kept me active as a volunteer in animal shelters throughout high school, in addition to being a reliable sitter for my family and friends’ fur babies. I would love to go on walks and give lots of love to your furry friend(s) whenever you need! Please check my availability through my calendar! I update it consistently. I am full time studying at home postgrad, so I have a very flexible schedule! I will be diligent in keeping your dog safe by walking with a leash and always keeping a close eye on them. I have no other pets at home and am graduated, so your pet will get my full attention.
About: I want to be a vet one day and I have always been the go-to sitter for my family and family friends for years! I love all animals! I am available everyday! I am looking for a steady job right now so I can afford to transfer to ISU from MCC where I currently go! I take my husky for walks as much as she's willing to and she's 13.5! I play with her all day when I am home and I have had tons of ducks and other animals!
About: I have had dogs, cats and pets of all types since childhood. Often referred to as “The chosen one” in my own home because of my relationship with our dog and cat. I am frequently asked to look after our neighbors dogs. Experienced at administering injections and IV fluids as well. I am recently retired and find myself with far more free time. Weekdays are a particularly good time for me to be available to care for animals I have a dog (Bandit) and a cat (Dublin) who are given love and attention to the point of being spoiled rotten. They are fed regularly and responsibly with the highly sought after treat from time to time. Walks are non negotiable for Bandit and both get a heavy dose of play time as well as some quality chill time together.
“Ashley took great care of my cats, followed instructions, and sent pictures each day of their play time. One of my shy cats came out to play with her each day. Would book again!”
About: Hi, I’m Drew! I know how important it is to find someone you can completely trust with your furry family members. I have years of experience caring for dogs and cats. Whether your pet needs high-energy outdoor walks, gentle companionship, or strict adherence to a daily feeding and medication schedule, I adapt my care to fit their exact routine. What I offer: Tailored Care: Flexible scheduling to meet your pet's specific personality and energy level. Communication & Updates: Frequent photo updates, detailed check-ins, and quick response times so you never have to worry while you're away. Safety & Comfort: A calm, attentive environment focusing on behavioral care, and lots of genuine affection. I look forward to meeting you and your pet for a Meet & Greet! Pet care is my top focus every day. Because I work from home, I’m fully available around morning, noon, and night for feedings, energetic walks, potty breaks, playtime, and cuddles. My flexible remote schedule allows me to give your pets frequent, consistent attention and companionship all week long. I maintain a clean, secure, and completely pet-friendly space with zero escape routes and plenty of cozy spots to relax. Whether at my home or yours, I follow your exact feeding and medication instructions, stay vigilant for any signs of stress, and prioritize your pet's physical comfort and emotional well-being above all else.
“We were very happy with the job Victoria and Joe did watching Kai. We knew we were gonna need someone with experience to watch our two year-old 80 pound exuberant, Golden Retriever. When we came back, Kai was happy and well cared for. We also had a last minute change in Kai’s care routine. He needed prescription medicine to be given twice a day from the vet. They were able to take care of this no problem.”
About: Hey, I’m Madison, a reliable and affectionate dog lover based in Barrington! 🐾 I’ve raised two Golden Retrievers and a French Bulldog, and I also have experience caring for abused and rescue animals. That background has given me patience, compassion, and the ability to handle pets with all kinds of needs, from energetic puppies to gentle seniors. I enjoy exploring and would love to give your pet the care & companionship they deserve while providing you with peace of mind. Your pet will always be treated like family in my care. ❤️ As a full-time Master’s student at DePaul, I take night classes Monday through Wednesday from 5:45–9:00 pm. That means I’m free during the day—prime hours for walks, drop-ins, or pet sitting. Thursdays through Sundays, I have even more flexibility, so I can easily work around you and your pet’s needs and routine. Your pet’s safety and comfort always come first. While I don’t provide leashes, I always carry poop bags and will follow your instructions to keep your pet’s routine consistent. If it’s time for a walk, we’ll go, whether that means a quick potty break, a long scenic route, or a trip to the dog park to burn off extra energy. I’m careful to make sure any dogs we encounter are friendly before entering off-leash settings, and if your pet has special needs, I’ll happily adjust our routes or keep to quieter areas. My goal is to make every outing safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for your pet while giving you peace of mind.
About: Experienced Vet Tech working in the animal field for the past 10 years looking to give some furry ones some love & attention! I have completed schooling for the veterinary technician classes and externship handling canine and felines. Knowledgeable about a variety of dog and cat health conditions with years of experience administering medications. Personal at home care experience with dogs from Yorkies to Great Danes and domestic cats. Responsible individual with punctuality and passion working with animals in every day life. A dog owner since childhood, foster mommy in adulthood, and volunteer at a geriatric pet rescue has grown my desire to give all pups and kitties alike, a healthy happy life! Hope to meet you and the little fur babies in your life! ❤️ 🐶🐱🐾❤️ I work from home with a flexible schedule so I can accommodate any time required for your pet, whether extra time needed for potty breaks or making sure a strict schedule is followed for timing out given medication and food/water intake. I am attentive to all pets in my home or in other homes where I am caring for them, I make safety my top priority at all times, making sure gates, doors, entrance ways are secured before leading dogs outside, ensuring leashes and harnesses are properly placed and secured for all walks. I treat each animal as if they were my own child!
“Bridget was so amazing! She was very timely and super kind, compassionate, and patient with my senior hounds. Her rover cards were 10/10 also! Hammer and Tank loved her and I definitely will be using her services again when I am out of town!!”
About: My love for animals hasn’t changed since I was a kid. I have babysat for several family members, staying at their houses, housing their pets for months and visiting them. I am attentive to their needs, if they need extra attention for house training or have separation anxiety, I intend to help them through it. I will never do something the pets don’t trust and I can follow any request from the owners, if there is something special. I work part-time and going to school, so my schedule is a bit everywhere. However, I keep Tuesdays open all day and can open days up if I’m capable! I will try my best to make time for those who need loving. I am very attentive to my clients pets in their home. I like to go where they feel most comfortable, adhere to the routine they are use to and keep everything safely away. I double check any entrance before leaving, ensure nothing is left on the floor or in rooms for the pets to grab and check the food/ water bowls for proper amounts.
About: My family and I love dogs. We also love cats, but unfortunately I’m allergic to them. We’ve raised three dogs over the years and currently have a 4-year-old Golden Retriever named Jax. I pretty much work from home and have a 4 year old Golden Retreiver named Jax so our routine is already made for a dog. I have a fenced in back yard. Your dog will have a playmate in Jax. I enjoy going out and playing fetch with Jax although he's not much of a fetch guy. He enjoys me faking like I'm going to chase him and then he gets the zoomies and runs around the yard like a crazy boy.
About: I've been watching dogs for family and family friends for 15 years now, before I could drive myself. I've watched many dogs with special raw Diets, and dogs that have needed insulin shots. I have never encountered a scenario I couldn't handle. I'm working full-time, but have great hours, and would spend most of my time with the animals. I'm around and available all weekends. My wife and I spend most of our time home on weekends. I have a fenced in yard and 3 dogs of my own. All of which are really friendly. We often have family member's pets over to visit. I also stay at others homes, as that is normally where animals are most familiar and feel the most safe!
About: Hi Dog lovers! My name is Abigail and dogs have been a part of my life since I can remember. Growing up I was responsible for walking, feeding and pouring attention into our two German shorthaired pointer dogs. When my neighbors would go on vacation they would ask me to watch their four dogs and I also became the 'go to' person when their dogs would get loose in the neighborhood. Fortunately, that never happened on my watch! My current dog is a high energy Pitbull Lab mix, who thinks he is a lap dog. :) Most of the dogs I have worked with have been in the 50-60 pound range but I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes and personalities. Is your dog older? No problem, I can sit and give them lots of love or take them on a gentle walk. Is your dog high energy? Again, no problem, I have one of those of my own and I can play fetch or tug-a-war with them! I have no problem administering medicine if needed too. During the school year I work in a high school and coach swimming so my availability is from 3:30pm - 6:00pm, and anytime on the weekends. During the summer my schedule is much more flexible during the week and weekends. I consider myself a dog magnet because any time I encounter a dog, even for the first time, they like to jump on me or wiggle their butts, seeking my attention! Providing walks, belly rubs, and playing fetch are my jam. Dogs mean the world to me and I would love the opportunity to shower your fur babies with attention. During the school year, I am available 3:30pm - 6:00pm and weekends. During the summer (June & July) I have flexibility in my schedule every day. I am comfortable taking dogs to the park, walking them or playing with them indoor home/yard. If it is a high energy dog, I can also take them for a run.
About: I had my own dog when I was younger, but it was more of the family dog that would just walk and feed every now and then. I now have a personal dog that I do everything for and I love her with my whole heart. I care for her daily and she is happy as can be. I currently am working Mon through Fri from 7am to 3 pm. So I am able to do drop ins or pet sitting after those hours. I was raised to be very clean and respectful of others properties. I wouldnt leave anything the way i had not found it if I was invited in to care for your dog. I really respect animals and care for their health and happiness.
The median cost per visit for dog sitting in Algonquin is $22
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We couldn't be happier with the care Melissa provided for our sweet girl, Sophie, over the past few days! Right from the initial meet and greet, Melissa impressed us. She was extremely patient and knew exactly how to approach Sophie, letting her get comfortable at her own pace (having training treats in her pocket certainly didn't hurt either!). Throughout the stay, Melissa excelled at communication. She kept us in the loop continuously, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. The regular updates and absolutely fantastic photos she sent made our day every single time. On top of that, she was wonderfully flexible with timing based on our schedule when we arrived back home. It is completely clear that this isn't just a job for Melissa, but a genuine passion. Our precious pup was happy, comfortable, and truly treated like family in her care. If you are looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and skilled dog sitter who truly loves what she does, hire Melissa. We will definitely be booking with her again in the future!
Rachael is an excellent pet sitter! She was always very punctual and thorough with her pet care (2 cats and a dog). She was careful to follow my written instructions to keep their schedules as close to normal as possible. Her daily logs about her visits were detailed and fun to read! And lots of cute pictures! She is very sweet and kind and I would not hesitate to ask for her help again!
Brooklyn was a real hero for me, when I needed a last minute pet sitter. I knew her from outside Rover and she knew my dogs. They warmed up to her right away and I could tell from the pictures they were happy she was there. They were fed, walked, played with and received lots of cuddles.
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The average cost of Dog Sitting in Algonquin is $24 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $21 and $24 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 4,153 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Algonquin. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.
Before booking, confirm:
- the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
- the care instructions the sitter should follow;
- which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
- how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.
Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Algonquin choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.
To find sitters in Algonquin with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Algonquin. On Rover:
- 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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