Dog Boarding in Chicago
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1. Ashley M.
“After a quick move to out of state move to Chicago with a vacation already planned, we had to scramble to find somewhere for our dogs go. Our dogs stayed with Ashley for a full week and it was such a relief to know they were well taken care of. We received frequent pictures and updates during the week. One of our dogs is having a hard time adjusting to city life and Ashley was very accommodating and gracious with her. We will definitely be reaching out to Ashley again in the future!”
2. Emily S.
“Emily was amazing - accommodating, on time, and so sweet to send photos throughout the day while I was at work. Would 100% book again - thank you Emily!”
3. Jennifer N.
“Jennifer and her husband were great! Helped me out last minute due to a family emergency and watched my dog for 3 days with no problems! Sent me a video every day :) Would bring my dog back here for sure!”
4. Nicky V.
“Nicky is so awesome! We love taking our dog, Fudge, to Nicky’s house. It’s like a vacation for him. He’s so happy and comfortable there under Nicky’s care. She is super reliable and friendly. Thank you!”
5. Anjana & Harsh N.
“Anjana and Harsh were attentive and communicative as always. I’ve now used them several times to watch my pup Rebel and know that she is in excellent hands.”
6. Gillian K.
“Walter LOVED being with Gillian and Dillon. They took amazing care of him and were amazing updates though out the whole time I was gone. Walter came back happy, healthy and tired!!! We can’t wait to go back!”
7. Lisette S.
“I can always count on lisette!”
8. Andrew T.
“Our dog loved staying with Ana and Andrew! We appreciated the daily updates and easy drop off/pick up. Thanks for sending Emma home with a homemade treat!”
9. Ann-Marie H.
“Ann-Marie has been so flexible and accommodating as a repeat boarder for our 15lb Yorkie. She is great with him and also ensures that we get updated with his sometimes tempermental behavior.”
10. Tiana K.
“Tiana was the best! So accommodating and would send plenty of updates of my pup. Neiman was sad to leave ! Thanks Tiana, if you want someone professional and great with your dog, you’ve got the right sitter!”
11. Ruben M.
“We LOVE Ruben!! Our puppy can definitely be a handful but somehow Ruben was able to make her feel comfortable enough in his home to not bark and to snuggle! We love knowing that our puppy was in safe hands and got to enjoy playing with Ruben’s dogs as well! We will definitely be calling Ruben for all future boardings! In addition to Ruben being awesome, his mom made us the sweetest card and sent Aya home with 2 new toys!”
12. Ian P.
“Our two year old goldendoodle came home happy and tired. Ian was very communicative and sent pictures throughout the stay. We would definitely recommend Ian to watch your pup!”
13. Jason C.
“Jason did an awesome job watching our pup Sterling! He sent frequent updates, and Sterling came home happy and healthy! Would definitely book again”
14. Makeba L.
“Ms. Makeba was great with my fur baby, she sent pictures everyday and gave me updates while my senior baby was in her care. Thank you so much for taking care of my Chole. I will definitely be calling on you again Ms Makeba.”
15. Charlotte D.
“Charlotte was amazing. She updated me on Dooly with many pictures and about their day together throughout his stay, and he absolutely loved her!”
16. Katie M.
“Katie was so sweet and took great care of my dog who stayed with her for Thanksgiving week! I very much appreciated the daily picture updates!❤️”
17. Ania Z.
“Ania was great! Very professional, kind and reliable sitter. Simba had a wonderful stay with Ania! Lots of photo/video updates, I can see my dog was truly well taken care of! Will definitely book with her again in a future 💕”
18. E K.
“I was recommended to E through a good friend. It felt like a huge win! The location was 0.3 miles from my home and her family was willing to take my miniature GoldenDoodle Ellie at the last minute to accommodate my complex work schedule. I couldn’t have been happier with how clean and pet friendly their home is. I got over 25 pictures and a video sharing Ellie’s adventures throughout the evening. It was so reassuring and comforting to know that my baby was with a family that was ? treating her like she was their own. I just picked her up and I’ve already scheduled her next stay. You won’t regret leaving your fur baby with E and her family! A special thank you to Neil and the boys for letting her cuddle and play with you. She is forever grateful! See you soon. Xoxo”
19. Bola A.
“Bola have given me such peace of mind when we have to leave our dog for 9 days. Always give the best updates and pictures, and I can rest easy knowing my little buddy is taken care of. Couldn’t recommend enough and would definitely use her again. ❤️❤️❤️”
20. Katie "Anni" W.
“Anni was great. This was our first time boarding King. Anni updated us constantly, assuring us that King was in good hands. We are very happy and appreciate the honestly great care Anni gave our King. We most definetly reccommend her and will defintly book again with her. Anni, thank you so much for putting us at ease with our first time boarsing King with you. He honestly seemed to geel at home with you.”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Chicago on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 4,113 sitters provided dog boarding in Chicago. 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, 92% of Chicago dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Chicago have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Chicago.
Rover makes it easy to find Chicago 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 4,113 dog boarding sitters in Chicago on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Chicago, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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