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Ashley M.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
206 reviews
71 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL, 60608

Really appreciate Ashley take care of our dog for a long weekend! Ashley is super considerate and communicative - you can expect to receive regular updates on how your pup is doing and you can tell she goes to great lengths to ensure every pet that stays with her has a great experience. I would absolutely choose Ashley again for boarding!

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Rosalie C.
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E K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
390 reviews
184 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60653

E K. Was amazing. She took the best care of my baby and also was so good at making me feel at ease as this was my first time leaving my baby. I would recommend her 100 times over. She would provide daily updates and photo of my baby and always made sure that I knew he was well cared for.

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Diana N.
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Timothy B.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL, 60616

Tim took excellent care of my four month old puppy while I was on a trip. He was very accommodating, easy to communicate with and sent frequent updates and photos while I was gone. I would definitely book with Tim again!

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Chelsea G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Douglas, Chicago, IL, 60653

Chelsea is such a wonderful sitter !!! My dog absolutely loves her and her family. It’s great knowing that my dog is in great hands when I’m away and Chelsea always takes great care of her. Highly recommend Chelsea !!

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Michelle C.
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Ksenia D.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
19 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Near North Side, Chicago, IL, 60611

Ksenia took great care of Lola while we were on vacation! This was our second time working with her and she provided updates and gave Lola the care and attention she needed. Thanks so much, Ksenia!

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Jenna M.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
24 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Near North Side, Chicago, IL, 60654

Jenna went above and beyond for Doris. She was super communicative and sent plenty of updates. I was elated knowing Doris was in good hands. I couldn’t recommend Jenna enough.

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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
181 reviews
72 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL, 60637

Bola was amazing with my pup! She’s very kind, attentive, and easy to communicate with. We did a call beforehand, and she was patient, professional, and made sure to ask the right questions to understand his routine. You can tell she genuinely cares about what she does and wants to make sure everything goes smoothly. I really appreciated how friendly and thoughtful she was throughout the process. I’d definitely recommend her and book with her again!

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MICHAEL C.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
North Lawndale, CHICAGO, IL, 60623

This was my first time leaving my dog with a sitter. I was so nervous but Michael and Joana assured me they had experience with dogs with separation anxiety. The pictures and updates they sent me helped reassure me that Lucky was in good hands. I will definitely book again!

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Ann V.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
28 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Near South Side, Chicago, IL, 60605

Ann was so great with my two dogs while I was out of town! Great communication the whole time + lots of photos! I can tell she really cared about my pups as if they were her own. We will definitely book again for future stays! :)

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Ania Z.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Near South Side, Chicago, IL, 60605

Ania did a great job taking care of Dalí. He is very shy and needs time adjusting to new people. She was very gentle with him, and even took him on a couple of walks leading up to our reservation to make sure he was comfortable with her. Ania was responsive, accommodated Dalí’s needs, and sent pictures/video updates. I have already booked another boarding reservation with her.

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Katie M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
369 reviews
102 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near North Side, Chicago, IL, 60610

Katie is so amazing!! So flexible with timing, kind, and sends pictures! She also was so nice in meeting me before so I could make sure my dog would be okay with her dog. Her dog is so chill so it was perfect for my anxious dog. Thank you so much again Katie!!! Definitely will book again 😊😊😊

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Angel V.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
33 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL, 60624

Angel is very caring and always sent interesting updates on our dog! Always a pleasure to read his comment everyday. This is the second time we board our dog with Angel and for sure will book again

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Sitter Profile Image: Fred C.
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Fred C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL, 60616

Fred was absolutely wonderful to coordinate with, super responsive! And he sent daily updates and pics of our sweet boy. Dante was the right amount of excited to see us, and I think he definitely enjoyed his time with Fred. Thank you so much!!!!

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Maria A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
27 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL, 60639

Maria was amazing with my dog!! I was so nervous leaving my dog with someone other than family. Lucy is a rescue so she has been through it. Maria and her daughter took such good care of my pup and sent pictures daily.

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Ann-Marie H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
11 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Near South Side, Chicago, IL, 60605

Loved the daily updates with pictures and videos. Made us feel comfy and happy that we booked with you. Also appreciated you taking him out to the dog park, playing with him inside, taking him on walks, and putting him in his crate for nap time/at night. Would book with you again! Thank you so so much for the great care!

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Christina L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
21 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Town, Chicago, IL, 60622

Amazing sitter for our dog! This was our first time leaving her for so many days not with family. Christina was great about sending updates and took wonderful care of Gobi. Will absolutely book with her again!!

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Samantha M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Town, Chicago, IL, 60642

Sam took great care of my boy Kimi when I was out of town. I appreciated the daily updates, pictures and videos! She made sure Kimi stayed warm when snow storm hit and made Kimi felt like being at home. Would definitely choose Sam again if I need a sitter in the future!

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Hannah T.
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Near West Side, Chicago, IL, 60661

Hannah took wonderful care of Margot. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. Margot came home happy.. Margot is an energetic teenager, and Hannah took it all in stride. We’d happily have her watch Margot again.

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Cassidy A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near West Side, Chicago, IL, 60607

Cassidy was fantastic! She was responsive, kind, and personable. Our pup had a great time. She sent pictures and updates throughout our dog’s stay so we could see just how happy our pup was!

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Lech S.
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$49
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
38 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Town, Chicago, IL, 60647

Mack seemed to have a great time playing with Rizzo, and we really appreciated the pic and video updates of how things were going while we were gone!

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Milo stayed with ksenia for 4 days! He has stayed with her before and absolutely loves it. He gets so excited when we get to her place! She also keeps me updated on how Milo is doing throughout his stay. Milo had an ear infection prior to me dropping him off and ksenia administered his ear drops and took great care of him! Thank you ❤️

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Kenadee G.
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Jeff did a great job caring for my pups over the weekend. They are always happy to see him and I would definitely book with him again.

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Kate B.
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Carmela did a great job taking care of Winston. He had a great long walk with her that helped him release his young dog energy!

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Thong L.
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Charlotte was fantastic! Lots of love, play, and interaction with other dogs. She made us feel completely safe leaving our pup!

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Paige F.
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Jacqueline was so great with my pup posie! She kept me updated with pics daily and I appreciated her availability on short notice. Highly recommend!

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Grace W.
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Alexis is super communicative and nice. She takes care of our babies well. Her home is perfect for boarding pets that’s love to play. We will definitely use her again.

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Carolyn N.
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Madhuri took great care of Larry. She was very mindful of his safety and was very sweet to him. Would definitely rebook

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Daniella V.
Boarding
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Always a good sign when my dog is following Shelby and Ben with her eyes as we drive away after pickup. Super nice couple and I can tell she was well taken care of. Book with confidence and peace of mind.

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Ari G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren and Steve were phenomenal! They made time to meet with Wrigley and I beforehand to make sure we were all comfortable. We left Wrigley overnight and got tons of pictures and updates. I felt to safe and reassured that my doggie was in good hands!

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Yisel R.
Boarding
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Dana and her boyfriend were absolutely wonderful with Peanut while we were out of town for a week! We felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands. Dana sent us pictures or videos every single day, which we really appreciated, and it was obvious from the photos and videos that Peanut was happy, comfortable, and getting plenty of attention. Coming home to a happy, well-cared-for pup was the best reassurance we could have asked for. We’re so grateful to both of them and would absolutely trust Dana to watch Peanut again. Highly recommend!

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Wesley B.
Boarding
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Megan took great care of my dog and she updated me daily and sent me great pictures. She was very responsive and my dog had a great time with her. Highly recommend.

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Najib N.
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Thank you so much for caring for Coneja! Simon and his family were so kind and gentle with my anxious dog. They kept me updated and took such good care of her. I would definitely recommend!

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Cristina M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Clara & Saif gave top notch care to my pup Indigo during a 4-day weekend away. They provided excellent care, attention, daily check-ins and fast responses. I came home to a happy & healthy pup. 10/10 would recommend!!!

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Rachel M.
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Brianna was very friendly and accommodating! I think Charlie had a good time playing with her puppy and taking lots of walks. She sent lots of pictures which was great!

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Ashley M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nathan did a great job boarding my 10 month old puppy for the night. He sent me pictures throughout the day and kept me updated about my puppy. I highly recommend him!

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Merin M.
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Regan was great with my boy Romeo! She sent daily pictures and communication was easy for pick up and drop off. Romeo says thank you!

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Torie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thomas is such a great sitter! He sent us daily updates on how our pup Maui was doing. From the start, he welcoming and communicative. Maui was very happy with him! Can’t recommend Thomas enough!

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Samantha M.
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My dog was so excited to spend more time with Fatimah! She took her for many park visits and sent great updates

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Rachel S.
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Mallory was an outstanding host for Mickey. She was communicative, attentive, and very accommodating. I would definitely use her again in the future.

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Zain J.
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Jessica was great! Her communication was 10/10. She sent a lot of pictures and updates. We will definitely be booking again!

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Brittany K.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Chicago on Rover is $54.39 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 5,117 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Chicago. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

93% of Chicago sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Chicago landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Chicago home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Chicago.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Chicago sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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