Dog Boarding Campton Hills

“Jackie is always fantastic with Corey! She accepts him into her beautiful home as if he was one of her own. She is very generous with pictures. Corey loves staying there! Thank you so much, Jackie!”

Doris K.

“Clark loves staying at Jeannie’s house. He has been a repeat customer. He loves her big backyard and being able to play all day. We get pictures throughout his stay as well. She’s very responsive and easy to communicate with. Feels like family!”

Kate B.

“Lindsey was incredible! Max was so spoiled and well taken care of during his time with her. He was sad to leave!”

Kyle T.

“Great hosts and couple! They took Dexter in on such short notice with welcoming Arms. Definitely going to reach out to them in the future when we’re out of town. Thank you so much!”

John B.

“I was very pleased on leaving my dog with Shauna & Pete. They kept me up to date on my dog and how he was doing daily. I had peace of mind leaving my dog with this Family.”

Ricardo C.

“Absolutely amazing, my dog has stayed with and friends anx family before and usually for at least a few days she wont eat, she wont come out from under a bed, she was out and eating before the first day was up. I was absolutely stunned and so was my family. Will 100% use again for my next trip!”

Mike S.

“First time using Rover. My dog is a little shy around a new environment, but her care quickly put him at ease and he had a great time! Lots of videos and photos were provided. We're so glad to meet Niratcha. Thank you so much!!! He will return to you soon.”

Mimi K.

“Brian is very responsive and kept us updated on Annie while we were out of town. We could tell that he loves dogs and cared about them a lot. Annie had a great time!”

Claire Y.

“One of the few families I trust with Rambo! I’m at ease every time I take him to shalyn and Joe! I appreciate yall and Rambo loves their girls 🫶”

Maribel P.

“Leslie was awesome with my pup Lady! She brought her on walks, gave her some rice so she would eat her food and lots of cuddles! Would definitely book with her again! (:”

Brooke S.

About: I bring more than 10 years of professional dog training experience and am comfortable caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments — including large breeds, high-energy working dogs, and bully breeds. I spent 10 years as a professional dog trainer and have extensive hands-on experience with obedience, behavior, handling, and working dogs. I’ve competed with my own dogs in obedience, agility, and Schutzhund, and previously managed a kennel specializing in German Shepherds. I also have experience personally training dogs for police work. Because of my background, I’m confident handling strong, energetic, highly driven, or more challenging dogs that may not be a good fit for every sitter. I understand canine body language, proper handling, structure, and the importance of maintaining the routines and expectations your dog is accustomed to. Most importantly, I genuinely enjoy dogs and want owners to feel confident that their dog is being cared for by someone with extensive real-world experience. I currently have a light work schedule so I’m looking to walk dogs during the day. Can also accommodate mornings or evenings if and when needed Your dog’s safety and comfort are always my priority. With my professional training background, I’m experienced in reading canine body language, safely handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments, and recognizing potential issues before they become a problem. For walks, I use safe, controlled handling and follow your dog’s normal routine and any specific instructions you provide. When caring for your dog in your home, I respect your space and work to keep their environment and schedule as familiar and stress-free as possible. I’m comfortable with large, strong, high-energy, and working breeds and will always treat your dog as an individual.

“Thankful to Derek and family for another stay. At drop off, Duncan was happy to go right inside with Ellie, which made it easier to leave him for an extended time. Really appreciate the reninders in advance, and check ins with pictures during our time away. Thank you!!”

Jen W.

“Dorothy is amazing and we couldn’t recommend her enough. She took the time to get to know my pup and her needs, and sent many updates while we were away. We are happy to have found someone we trust so much!”

Amberly P.

About: I have had dogs and cats since childhood, so caring for animals has always been a natural part of my life. I understand that every pet has its own personality and needs. I enjoy spending time with animals, playing with them, taking dogs for walks, and making sure they have fresh food and water. I am patient, responsible, and caring, and I will treat your pets with the same love and attention I would give my own. Your pet's safety, comfort, and happiness are very important to me. I have loved animals for as long as I can remember. Growing up with dogs and cats has taught me how important love, patience, and proper care are. I am a kind, responsible, and attentive person who enjoys spending time with pets and getting to know their unique personalities. I would love to help care for your furry family members and make sure they feel happy, comfortable, and loved while you are away. Your pet's safety and well-being are my top priorities. I will always treat your pet with patience, kindness, and care. During walks, I will keep your dog securely leashed and pay attention to our surroundings. I will carefully follow your instructions regarding feeding, routines, and special needs. I will also keep you updated and send photos so you can feel confident that your beloved pet is in caring hands.

“Patricia took amazing care of Zoey. She was great with sending us video and photo updates which gave us peace of mind. I highly recommend Patricia and look forward to having her watch Zoey again.”

Jeanne W.

About: Hello, my name is Erika! I believe that within every animal is a little piece of something special. I’m a lifelong animal lover and a vegan of 10 years. Dogs have been in my life since I can remember, thanks to my family. ————————————————————- My personal pets include a lovely little fur ball Australian Shepherd named Mysti and a ball python (snake) named Igbo. The entirety of my pet-owning experiences include dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, and guinea pigs. ———————————————————— When I was about 5 years old, my mom took me with her to obedience, training, and puppy classes. Classes like these are where my skills as a dog-handler were first developed, beyond the high-chair with dogs licking spaghetti sauce off of my face. ———————————————————— Now, as a fourth-year Psychology student, I benefit by having an educational background in behavioral conditioning and biopsychology. Additionally, I use current and relevant dog psychology every time I’m with a dog, and cat psychology every time I’m with a cat. It is important for me personally that I expand my knowledge continuously as I come across new dogs/cats, temperaments, and situations daily. This keeps me on top of my game and keeps me present, calm, and excited to work. ———————————————————— I also used to work and volunteer on farms with large and small animals, so I’m quite comfortable with giant and unpredictable animals overall. Beyond my comfortability with most dogs and animals, I thrive on the nomadic and sporadic nature of my job- every day is different! ———————————————————— Throughout my life, personally and professionally, I have come across many breeds and different temperaments. I can typically work with any breed. There has only been one dog I have encountered that was seriously aggressive, but that was a systematic issue that stemmed from trauma at a boarding center. Otherwise, I have a strong capability to connect with and gain a dog’s trust, even if it takes a few visits to build that foundation. ————————————————————Personal Qualities Relevant to Petsitting: 1. Intuitive. 2. Flexible/adaptable. 3. Knowledgeable and open to learning. 4. Calm under pressure. 5. Good at multi-tasking. 6. Physically capable of handling large and powerful breeds. 7. Good at reading body language and other non-verbal cues. 8. Tolerant nature overall, but not a pushover. 9. Empathic and compassionate. 10. Safety-oriented. ———————————————————— Breeds I have worked with 🐶: African Dogs (wide DNA range), Alaskan Malamutes, American Eskimo Dogs, Australian Cattledogs (Heelers - blue and red), Australian Shepherds, Basset Hounds, Beagle, Belgian Malinois, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bichon Frises, Blood Hounds, Border Collies, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Brittany Spaniels, Cane Corsos, Chihuahuas, Chow Chows, Cocker Spaniels, Collies, Coon Hounds, Corgis, Dachshunds, Doodles (Bernedoodle, Goldendoodle, Labradoodle), English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, German Shepherd Dogs (white and black/tan shepherds), Golden Retrievers/Cream Retrievers, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees’, Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Havanese, King Charles Spaniels, Korean Jindos, Labrador Retrievers, Leonbergers, Lhasa Apsos, Malteses, Mastiffs (French Mastiff, English Mastiff, Argentinian Mastiff), Mini Australian Shepherds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Papillons, Poodles of all kinds, Pomeranians, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, Terrier breeds (Pitbull Terriers (Staffordshire Terrier), Wheaton Terriers, Yorkies, Rat Terriers, Jack Russell Terriers), Whippets, Wolfdogs, mutts of all kinds, and more. ———————————————————— I’ve worked in retail, marketing, agriculture, the food industry, as a personal assistant, and this is by far the most satisfying job for me, personally (so far). I am an outdoors adventurer and nature lover, so I enjoy being active and jumping from job to job each day- it excites me and keeps me busy! I’m also very intrigued by the psychology of each pet that I visit. It is my job to figure out what they need in the moment and I enjoy that care aspect of my work very much. ———————————————————— Some Personal Background: I am currently completing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology online at Oregon State University. I am from Illinois originally (St. Charles North Graduate), lived in Portland (Oregon) for a bit, and then came back to Illinois during the pandemic. During my return home, I met a boyfriend, got engaged, bought a house, adopted a dog, and am now an independent business owner with my pet sitting business. I have been doing Rover professionally for almost 2 years now (Dec 2025), and have learned much more about dogs and behavior along the way. My future professional goals include being a licensed trauma therapist who specializes in healing modalities such as art, spending time in nature (eco therapy), and animal therapy. In my far future, I would love to have a sanctuary for rescued farm animals where my clients can come and spend time with the animals in peaceful nature settings. ———————————————————— How I fell into this career: Petsitting and pet care are things I fell in to because people around me have always needed help with their pets, whether that be family, friends, or acquaintances. It wasn’t really a conscious choice for me, it was more a push from people around me telling me I should go for it, so here I am nearly 3 years later. ———————————————————— Professional experience: I have been doing Rover officially as a sitter since December 2025. It has been basically my full-time job ever since. I’ve worked with dogs who have extreme health issues (diabetes, blindness, deafness, epilepsy, terminal cancer, etc.), reactive dogs, overly-excited dogs, trained dogs, untrained dogs, housebroken and unhousebroken dogs, cats with extreme health issues, cats and dogs with behavioral issues, chemical imbalances, and even aggressive dogs. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients, hundreds of dogs and cats, and have picked up thousands of poops 💩 I’ve worked in million-dollar homes and in humble apartments. I’m not picky with clientele, as long as you are kind, professional, honest, and forthcoming, I have no qualms with you! ———————————————————— Biggest personal strength: I’m not easily distracted and am very observant when working with pets, especially reading their body language and the energy they are giving. My vigilant nature makes me proud to say that no dogs have been lost, escaped, or injured during my nearly two nears of working with pets professionally. I can administer all types of medicines and am a calm presence for sick or nervous dogs especially. I’m also good at calming nervous pet owners and reassuring with evidence that everything is all good! ———————————————————— Professional philosophy: My professional philosophy stems from evolutionary psychology and the journey that humans and pets have had together on this planet throughout time. I respect that all animals are different, have different genetic lineages, emotional experiences, and personal quirks. I believe that a dog or cat is best when they are experiencing life authentically from their own reality, not just being forced to experience reality from a human’s perspective, but that a pet does need guidance, support, and direction from a human. My goal when entering a situation with any new pet is to create order, a sense of structure, but also to throw in a bit of fun and reward when earned and necessary. ———————————————————— Common questions and concerns from clients: 1. *How often will you be there?*: If you booked a house-sitting, then my goal is to always be there every 2-5 hours. It all depends on how your animals are and how busy I am. I always leave gaps in my schedule for house-sittings and adjust my schedule if needed to suit your dogs needs. 2. *Are you ever late?*: I strive to be on time but sometimes things happen during the day, such as weather-related incidences, doggy or kitty accidents (sometimes it can be crazy), health issues that take longer to care for than usual, behavioral issues (such as dogs refusing to potty or go outside/inside), and of course traffic-related issues. For drop-ins, I always prioritize senior and medical care first, and then I prioritize ability to meet needs. For instance, if a dog hasn’t done potty and I’m supposed to see a cat with automatic feeding and litter, then I may go to the dog first and go to the cat later. That is just more ethical and humane, even if from your end it seems like I may be blowing you off, the odds are I am dealing with something or am triaging my time and resources in a way that makes sense. That being said, the well-being of your pet is always at my forefront, and I have a great track record of making important judgement calls. 3. *Do you care about cameras in and outside the home?*: No, as long as they aren’t in bathrooms or bedrooms and turned on, then I don’t have a problem and prefer cameras as they provide a digital record of my care and training methods, which makes us both feel more comfortable. Happy you means happy me! 4. *Do you sleep overnight at my home for house-sittings?*: Yes, I do! I tend to eat and get ready at my own home, but then I will head over and spend the night with your pet(s). 5. *How do you keep dogs safe on walks?*: I am very aware of my surroundings and will go the other direction or cross the street every time. I typically don’t welcome approaches from other dogs as I find them an unnecessary liability. I’m there to work personally with your dog, not socialize them with strangers. I have mace on me in case we are ever approached by a strange, scary person. Luckily I haven’t had any issue with that. 6. *What other services do you provide when you’re at my house?*: I am happy to grab mail (if requested to me), clean up messes (yes, even the bad ones), feed fish, care for other small or exotic animals, water your plants (inside and out), and I always do a complimentary clean of the spaces that I used while in your space. 7. *Do you stay the full 30-60 minutes for drop-ins and walks?* Yes, that is what you are paying for! Certain circumstances may warrant an early departure, such as someone being there early or the pet being visibly upset/uncomfortable by my presence. Every situation is different and I will always communicate with you about those things individually. 8. *Can you do short walks for drop-ins?*: Yes, if you don’t want a full walk, then you can just choose a drop-in. Each walk for a drop-in is brief, less than 5-10 minutes. 9. *How do you operate boarding dogs?*: Every dog is different, so I always work with the pace and temperament of the dog that I am hosting. Ideally, your dog will be partially or full crate-trained so I can put them away to decompress if they are being naughty or are feeling a bit out of control. I’m around throughout the day, only leaving to take care of other jobs and small errands, and I return every few hours when I’m out. My fiancé is a lifelong dog owner, his family has poodle mixes and a Belgian Malinois, so he is very experienced with dogs and can assist in caring for your pet if needed (feeding, changing water, letting outside). We have a fenced yard with a hose and lots of toys, including a herding ball, so when the weather is nice, we spend time with your dog out back and tire them out that way so they can be relaxed throughout the day. 10. *What happens if there is an emergency?*: I will move everything around to accommodate your pet. Medical emergencies triumph every other job. Just leave your pet’s vet information and/or emergency contact and I will promptly get your pet to the vet and contact you, and your emergency contact. I have people who can help me out with small jobs if needed, saying I’m stuck in an animal hospital. 11. *How do you clean up messes?*: If I don’t have anything on me, I will resort to what you have on hand, but if the situation is more persistent with accidents, then I will bring my Bissel Green with your permission and some probiotic urine-dissolving solution. Cleaning is fun for me, especially seeing the before and after and knowing the difference I made, so rest assured I will clean up any mess and strive to leave your home a little cleaner than I found it. Of course, I will never go into other rooms or just clean your entire home! That is invasive, I just clean the areas I and the pets are using for the time being. ———————————————————— Client Green Flags 🍃: 1. Upfront and honest. 2. Organized. 3. Respectful of my time. 4. Explains pet’s needs, temperament, and routine. 5. Non-aggressive and non-threatening. 6. Pays for the services they need. 7. Available for contact as well. 8. Creates a safe and clean space for me and the pets. 9. Provides safety and health information. 10. Does not withhold important information regarding your pet’s history. ———————————————————— If you want to book with me: Reach out and let me know if you would like to schedule a meeting. ———————————————————— Feel free to reach out with any other specific questions you may have. If I seem like a good fit for you, I look forward to hearing from you! ———————————————————— Disclaimer: Toxic, abusive, manipulative behavior, or excessive rudeness is not tolerated in my business. If you are not about mutual respect, then I don’t want to work with you! If we do end up working together and you demonstrate those characteristics, then I will abruptly end our professional relationship to protect myself and my peace. This type of business has no place for abuse, towards animals or people. Currently, my full-time job is working with pets and completing my degree. I do have some regulars around lunchtime, but other than that my schedule is generally open. In my spare time I garden, paint, draw, cook, walk my dog, and run another small business online. Trust: I’m someone who likes things straight forward and blunt- this makes it easier for us both to trust each other. I prefer transparency, and I will always be honest with you about what is going on with me and your pet. I back this up by being completely okay with being watched by home cameras, as long as they aren’t in private areas, and that I am informed. ———————————————————— Environment: Cleanliness, order, and structure are important to me when caring for pets, whether they be a dog who needs a walk, a cat who needs medicine, or a puppy who just needs to play. I am very mindful about the environment I am in, whether that be your home, your yard, or walking outside in the neighborhood. I typically centralize what I need in the workspace that I am assigned (kitchen, living room, bedroom), and will complete all essential tasks as described and then clean up after myself completely. I take pride in leaving an environment clean and leaving your personal belongings untouched, and making sure that your pet can’t get into anything dangerous, can’t get out, and is safe when they are with me and when they are alone in the house. I’m careful of poisonous substances, such as coffee grounds, items containing xylitol, and other poisonous items such as chemical cleaning agents. In regard to your home, I am diligent about keeping windows and doors locked when I am around and when I am out. Nothing scares me more than the thought of a loose pet or someone getting into a home while I am gone and will go to great lengths to make sure neither of those things happen on my watch. ———————————————————— Safety: I would like to think I’m pretty fun and cool, but I’m actually quite a stickler when it comes to safety. When walking especially, I will avoid people and dogs without a second thought because I don’t want your dog to either react negatively and get into a bad situation or end up getting attacked by a reactive/aggressive dog. I’m a quick walker, carry treats on me for emergencies, and am physically capable of picking up dogs up to about 80-100 pounds. Extra large dogs I am able to control by making them do a sit and holding their collar until they’re calm or non-resistant. If they do not sit, I will block them until they listen and relax. I use obedience basics to ensure a safe and trusting relationship with the pets I watch, whether or not we are on a walk. My method when a dog is acting naughty is to ignore them, take treats away, and if necessary I can crate them.

“Another great stay! Maple loves her time with Kristine and her family and they show such love for her! It does my heart good knowing I am leaving her in such good hands!”

Amanda S.

About: I know how to make dogs comfortable and make them feel like they’re being taken care of well. Lots of treats they get from me I am free to watch dogs a lot during each day of the week. Any time of the day works for me as well to watch them I have a fenced in yard. I keep my basement closed so no dogs can go down there. Mostly on the main floor with me.

“Penny looked after Ginger as a trial night before we go on a longer trip this summer. I could tell Ginger had a blast and Penny is very caring with the dogs. I’m not concerned with leaving my pup with Penny when I have to be gone this summer. Thank you Penny and Ginger and I will see you again soon!”

Avani S.

About: I've taken care of dogs since childhood. Today I'm a knowledgeable and worldly person with a good understanding of most breeds, and the needs of all dogs and cats. I care for the pets of friends and relatives on a regular basis. I work remotely part-time, and have a very flexible work and personal schedule. I'm an easy going person, and i'm familiar with most of the parks in central Kane County. I'm very liberal with petting of any dog or cat, and I enjoy going for long walks with any dog, rain or shine. Pets often need human attention and I'm happy to provide it for them. Its a win-win!