Dog Boarding in Byron, IL
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“Theresa is very good with Benny and she has very nice accommodations for him. He is able to feel more like he is at home rather than at a kennel. We do not intend to use anyone except for her to watch Benny when we need to have a sitter.”
“Natiia did such a great job caring for Roman, she gave me constant updates and assured me he was doing great while I was away. Will definitely be using her services again!”
“Lynn took excellent care of our senior dog Buster while we were away for several days. Our dog has to take medicine twice a day and Lynn has experience giving medication to senior dogs. Lynn sent updates and pictures in the morning and also at night to keep us updated on how he was doing. Buster can be difficult but Lynn gave him so much love and attention that they became the best of friends! i would definitely recommend Lynn to anyone who wants great quality care for their furbaby! Buster will definitely be back to stay with Lynn next time we need to go out of town!”
“Jen and her family are terrific. They treat my dog as if she was part of their family. I am lucky to have found her. I highly recommend her as an outstanding dog sitter.”
“Hanna was great, took excellent care of our dog. She provided updates throughout the stay. We will definitely be using Hanna next time we go out of town!”
“What a wonderful time my Sasha had with Dominic! Would recommend him to ANY dog owner! I felt safe as my girl was attended to, walked, cuddled and kept in a safe fenced in yard! Going to bring my girl back again for our next trip!”
“Caitlin was a wonderful pet sitter for my cats. She did a great job taking care of my cats. She was in constant communication with me and sending me pictures and videos. I really recommend her. Thanks Caitlin!!!”
“Jacqueline took such great care of our dog while we were out of town. She and her family treated our dog as if he was their own. We couldn't be happier with Jacqueline. She's the best! ❤️”
“Samantha was so accomodating allowing us a meet and greet before Luna's stay. She was so attentive to Luna's needs. Samantha provided us the cutest photos and updates during her stay. She took Luna on walks, play sessions and provided ample cuddle time. Luna absolutely loved Samantha and we couldn't have been happier with our choice in Samantha.”
“Tanya and her family took great care of my dog! I would get picture and video updates of them hanging out and going on walks. I could tell my dog was enjoying his time with them. I would highly recommend them!”
“Tonja took wonderful care of our 2 boys while we were away! They had such a great time playing with her and her dog that they were asleep before we got them home. She also shared videos and photos while we were gone so we knew they were happy and comfortable! We would definitely recommend Tonja for a sitter!”
“Sara and Cassy are wonderful! I was worried about leaving my little guy, but they made him feel right at home. I could not be happier and I’m pretty sure my pup can’t wait for me to go on another trip so he can go to Sara and Cassy’s again!! 🥰”
“Mary treated our dog with love and care, as if she were her own dog. We appreciated how dependable Mary was with sending us updates and photos to keep us aware of how the stay was going. We highly recommend Mary, and will have our dog stay with her next time, for sure!!”
“Ozzie spent 4 days with Chris, Dan and their dogs while I was out of town. I am confident in saying that Ozzie was well cared for while with them. I could tell that they made sure my 14 year old Weimaraner was as comfortable as he could be. They sent me photos and a daily update. I am super picky and have a hard time making plans that don't include Ozzie but would definitely use them again and recommend and trust Chris and Dan to care for your pet. Thanks for making my Ozzie comfortable.”
“Barbara and her family were wonderful. We left our elderly dog with them for just over two weeks. Barbara sent plenty of photos as well as updates on our dog's activity. She also has a nice big fenced back yard for our dog to play in. This is the first time we have used this service and we highly recommend Barbara. We will definitely use her again when we need to. Thanks Barbara for taking such great care of our dog!”
“Julia was awesome with our two girls. It’s hard enough to leave them and it helps to know they are loved and in good hands while we were away. Thank you, Julia!”
“Sumer went above and beyond! She was there for me in a time of crisis and I will never forget that. She helped me out and was very flexible when it was really needed. Also, my dogs love her! I can't believe how fast my shy guy came out of his shell for her! Yay Sumer! Thank you so much!”
“Ashley was an amazing sitter for my pups. We had a thorough consultation before scheduling. She was accommodating to both pups needs and personalities. They responded well to the environment. She provided regular updates with pics. I enjoyed working with her.”
About: I have many years of cat and dog sitting including my own pets and friends and family as well some neighbors as well I love it I have open availability and love to spend time with pets at all times and would like to experience new adventures with some new pets I have a fenced yard and a spare room to keep them separated if necessary from my own pets we have small children that are good with animals
“Lashay was wonderful! Her home is warm, clean, and loving, and she took great care of our dog. She sent pictures almost every day we were traveling, and then was very flexible and understanding when we had to change our pickup time.”
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1. Theresa M.
“Theresa is very good with Benny and she has very nice accommodations for him. He is able to feel more like he is at home rather than at a kennel. We do not intend to use anyone except for her to watch Benny when we need to have a sitter.”
2. Natiia T.
“Natiia did such a great job caring for Roman, she gave me constant updates and assured me he was doing great while I was away. Will definitely be using her services again!”
3. Lynn Z.
“Lynn took excellent care of our senior dog Buster while we were away for several days. Our dog has to take medicine twice a day and Lynn has experience giving medication to senior dogs. Lynn sent updates and pictures in the morning and also at night to keep us updated on how he was doing. Buster can be difficult but Lynn gave him so much love and attention that they became the best of friends! i would definitely recommend Lynn to anyone who wants great quality care for their furbaby! Buster will definitely be back to stay with Lynn next time we need to go out of town!”
4. Jennifer H.
“Jen and her family are terrific. They treat my dog as if she was part of their family. I am lucky to have found her. I highly recommend her as an outstanding dog sitter.”
5. Hanna N.
“Hanna was great, took excellent care of our dog. She provided updates throughout the stay. We will definitely be using Hanna next time we go out of town!”
6. Dominic G.
“What a wonderful time my Sasha had with Dominic! Would recommend him to ANY dog owner! I felt safe as my girl was attended to, walked, cuddled and kept in a safe fenced in yard! Going to bring my girl back again for our next trip!”
7. Caitlin D.
“Caitlin was a wonderful pet sitter for my cats. She did a great job taking care of my cats. She was in constant communication with me and sending me pictures and videos. I really recommend her. Thanks Caitlin!!!”
8. Jacqueline S.
“Jacqueline took such great care of our dog while we were out of town. She and her family treated our dog as if he was their own. We couldn't be happier with Jacqueline. She's the best! ❤️”
9. Samantha W.
“Samantha was so accomodating allowing us a meet and greet before Luna's stay. She was so attentive to Luna's needs. Samantha provided us the cutest photos and updates during her stay. She took Luna on walks, play sessions and provided ample cuddle time. Luna absolutely loved Samantha and we couldn't have been happier with our choice in Samantha.”
10. Tanya C.
“Tanya and her family took great care of my dog! I would get picture and video updates of them hanging out and going on walks. I could tell my dog was enjoying his time with them. I would highly recommend them!”
11. Tonja M.
“Tonja took wonderful care of our 2 boys while we were away! They had such a great time playing with her and her dog that they were asleep before we got them home. She also shared videos and photos while we were gone so we knew they were happy and comfortable! We would definitely recommend Tonja for a sitter!”
12. Sara & Cassy T.
“Sara and Cassy are wonderful! I was worried about leaving my little guy, but they made him feel right at home. I could not be happier and I’m pretty sure my pup can’t wait for me to go on another trip so he can go to Sara and Cassy’s again!! 🥰”
13. Mary S.
“Mary treated our dog with love and care, as if she were her own dog. We appreciated how dependable Mary was with sending us updates and photos to keep us aware of how the stay was going. We highly recommend Mary, and will have our dog stay with her next time, for sure!!”
14. Chris & Dan B.
“Ozzie spent 4 days with Chris, Dan and their dogs while I was out of town. I am confident in saying that Ozzie was well cared for while with them. I could tell that they made sure my 14 year old Weimaraner was as comfortable as he could be. They sent me photos and a daily update. I am super picky and have a hard time making plans that don't include Ozzie but would definitely use them again and recommend and trust Chris and Dan to care for your pet. Thanks for making my Ozzie comfortable.”
15. Barbara S.
“Barbara and her family were wonderful. We left our elderly dog with them for just over two weeks. Barbara sent plenty of photos as well as updates on our dog's activity. She also has a nice big fenced back yard for our dog to play in. This is the first time we have used this service and we highly recommend Barbara. We will definitely use her again when we need to. Thanks Barbara for taking such great care of our dog!”
16. Julia D.
“Julia was awesome with our two girls. It’s hard enough to leave them and it helps to know they are loved and in good hands while we were away. Thank you, Julia!”
17. Sumer J.
“Sumer went above and beyond! She was there for me in a time of crisis and I will never forget that. She helped me out and was very flexible when it was really needed. Also, my dogs love her! I can't believe how fast my shy guy came out of his shell for her! Yay Sumer! Thank you so much!”
18. Ashley E.
“Ashley was an amazing sitter for my pups. We had a thorough consultation before scheduling. She was accommodating to both pups needs and personalities. They responded well to the environment. She provided regular updates with pics. I enjoyed working with her.”
19. Edwin A.
About: I have many years of cat and dog sitting including my own pets and friends and family as well some neighbors as well I love it I have open availability and love to spend time with pets at all times and would like to experience new adventures with some new pets I have a fenced yard and a spare room to keep them separated if necessary from my own pets we have small children that are good with animals
20. Lashay E.
“Lashay was wonderful! Her home is warm, clean, and loving, and she took great care of our dog. She sent pictures almost every day we were traveling, and then was very flexible and understanding when we had to change our pickup time.”
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As of May 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Byron is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Byron dog boarding rates can be found as low as $21 to as high as $36 per night.
As of May 2025, 79 sitters provided dog boarding in Byron. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 96% of Byron dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Byron have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Byron.
Rover makes it easy to find Byron dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 79 dog boarding sitters in Byron on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Byron, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 90% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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