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“Ryan and Laura were great! We got several updates and pictures throughout our dog’s stay. Our dog didn’t enjoy the outside fenced in area like we thought she would so they were very accommodating to let her spend more time inside.”
“June C. Did a wonderful job caring for our dog. She sent photos and updates daily and our Fred was well taken care of. He was happy and healthy. I will not hesitate to ask June to watch him again in the future.”
“Jackie accepted my dog into her home as part of her family. She sent lots of updates and pictures and I am grateful to know my girl was well cared for.”
“Katie and her family are delightful. Bebe is usually cautious meeting new people. Bebe seemed totally comfortable as this kind family held her, petted her and scratched her tummy. The cute photos they sent looked like Bebe Heaven! We feel very grateful for this sweet family, Thanks Katie !”
“Derek and his family have been really caring with my dog Adele. She has enjoyed the stay playing with their lovely dog Elle. Derek has sent us pictures and updates so it has been a relief to see how happy was my dog with this family. We will repeat for sure!”
“Jessica & Luis A. was phenomenal. I just moved to Illinois and got a puppy from New York and she helped me while I went on vacation for 5 days. She send pictures and videos everyday. My puppy was so happy with her. She was caring and loving. I will definitely be making her my main sitter from now on. I highly recommend her!”
“Carrie is AMAZING! She is so flexible and cares so much about your pet as though they are her own. We have had 2 fantastic experiences with her.”
“This was our first time our Goldendoodle (80lbs) stayed with her and her dog. They played well and she took great care of him. We appreciate Niratcha sending us daily pictures in the morning and night to see how Kipper was doing. Happy with her and we just rebooked with her. Thank you.”
“I don't know where to start. They took care of our dog for 8 days and we were able to enjoy our vacation without worrying. I received daily updates with pictures, videos and kind words. They are wonderful! I would highly recommend Shauna & Peter’s family and I will use them again without doubt. Thank You!!”
“Unfortunately, our dog was very anxious and having some issues with the other dog when staying with Jeannie, so we had to cut the stay short. Rover refunded me the money for the rest of the say, and then Jeannie went above and beyond and offered to refund the remaining amount! She was so patient with us and with our dog, even though she didn't need to be. I am sad it didn't work out as I think she is a wonderful person and you can tell she really cares about the dogs she watches. I think your pet would be in great hands staying with Jeannie.”
About: I have been taken care of our pets for over 15 years. We had two pets, one passed away 2 years ago and we have 10 year old dog whom we love sooo much I love to go on walks around our block to enjoy time with our dog and kids. I Love spending time in our yard as much as possible. And as my job will be changing to working from home in a few months, I will be enjoying much more time to spend with the dogs in our home. Our house is fully fenced and we have plenty of yard for the dogs to play. We like to have the dogs enjoy all our house as if it was theirs. And they have freedom to play and get on couches to feel comfortable
“Gabriela took care of my dog Leo as if he was her own. I am so grateful for her loving care, frequent updates, and flexibility. We will surely recommend her to family and friends and plan to use her again in the future!”
“David and Mary were great in taking care of my rescue dog. He can be a challenge with other dogs and some people, but his stay with David and Mary was perfect. Thank you again for taking great care of him!”
About: I have been a lifelong dog owner, with 35 years of hands-on experience in caring for dogs. I raised my daughters alongside our family dogs, teaching them the importance of compassion, responsibility, and consistency in pet care. I take pet ownership seriously—always dependable, attentive, and loving. For me, pets are family, and their well-being is a top priority. I’ll be retiring very soon from my full-time career, which means I’ll have the time and flexibility to fully dedicate myself to pet care. I’m available on both weekdays and weekends, making it easy to accommodate a wide range of schedules! I will be sure to provide a safe, comfortable environment for every dog I take care of. I will also follow all owner instructions closely and stay aware of your dog’s needs and behavior.
“Neydy and Miguel were great with my dogs! I received a lot of updates with pictures and my dogs always looked so comfortable with them! They took them for lots of walks which they always enjoy!”
“Camila had good communication & took great care of our dog.”
“Our very first rover experience turned out to be a great one. Tina took care of Ace for a week (80+ lbs Goldendoodle) just like her own pet. Tine was very professional and polite. Tina sent continuous updates, pictures and videos every day. Ace wasn’t feeling well when we dropped him off, Tina helped to take him to the vet, cook him fresh food, gave medicines etc. (so nice of her). We will not be looking out for anyone else on Rover as long as Tina’s available. It was a very very great experience for us and Ace loved her. We would highly recommend Tina for Rover stays. P.S: Tina is a REAL dog lover.”
“Alex was so great with Appa. She is super responsive and even before drop off left us with a reassuring first impression that we were leaving our pup in great hands. Coordinating drop off and pick up was super smooth. She sent very frequent updates with amazing commentary. We definitely look forward to working with Alex again.”
About: Hey! I'm Jayda, an animal lover providing responsible and loving care. I specialize in puppy training and gentle senior care, ensuring every pet feels safe and cherished. Your furry friend's well-being is my top priority! Pet care fits seamlessly into my flexible daily and weekly routine. As a part-time worker and college student, my schedule allows me to dedicate ample time to your pet's needs. I can easily adjust my availability to accommodate walks, playtime, feeding, and any necessary care, ensuring your furry friend receives consistent attention and love, no matter what! I have a big yard with no fences but willing to walk animals in my neighborhood and my house is animal friendly. No one smokes or drinks as well it’s a clean house.
“Marilyn was a great sitter to our 10 month old Great Dane! She provided updates along with pictures! By the time we got our dog back, she was exhausted from all the walks she was taken on. We will rebook for future occasions.”
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Laura & Ryan A.Star Sitter
“Ryan and Laura were great! We got several updates and pictures throughout our dog’s stay. Our dog didn’t enjoy the outside fenced in area like we thought she would so they were very accommodating to let her spend more time inside.”
June & Wade C.Star Sitter
“June C. Did a wonderful job caring for our dog. She sent photos and updates daily and our Fred was well taken care of. He was happy and healthy. I will not hesitate to ask June to watch him again in the future.”
Jackie W.Star Sitter
“Jackie accepted my dog into her home as part of her family. She sent lots of updates and pictures and I am grateful to know my girl was well cared for.”
Katie J.
“Katie and her family are delightful. Bebe is usually cautious meeting new people. Bebe seemed totally comfortable as this kind family held her, petted her and scratched her tummy. The cute photos they sent looked like Bebe Heaven! We feel very grateful for this sweet family, Thanks Katie !”
Derek G.Star Sitter
“Derek and his family have been really caring with my dog Adele. She has enjoyed the stay playing with their lovely dog Elle. Derek has sent us pictures and updates so it has been a relief to see how happy was my dog with this family. We will repeat for sure!”
Jessica & Luis A.Star Sitter
“Jessica & Luis A. was phenomenal. I just moved to Illinois and got a puppy from New York and she helped me while I went on vacation for 5 days. She send pictures and videos everyday. My puppy was so happy with her. She was caring and loving. I will definitely be making her my main sitter from now on. I highly recommend her!”
Carrie K.
“Carrie is AMAZING! She is so flexible and cares so much about your pet as though they are her own. We have had 2 fantastic experiences with her.”
Niratcha L.Star Sitter
“This was our first time our Goldendoodle (80lbs) stayed with her and her dog. They played well and she took great care of him. We appreciate Niratcha sending us daily pictures in the morning and night to see how Kipper was doing. Happy with her and we just rebooked with her. Thank you.”
Shauna & Peter T.
“I don't know where to start. They took care of our dog for 8 days and we were able to enjoy our vacation without worrying. I received daily updates with pictures, videos and kind words. They are wonderful! I would highly recommend Shauna & Peter’s family and I will use them again without doubt. Thank You!!”
Jeannie F.Star Sitter
“Unfortunately, our dog was very anxious and having some issues with the other dog when staying with Jeannie, so we had to cut the stay short. Rover refunded me the money for the rest of the say, and then Jeannie went above and beyond and offered to refund the remaining amount! She was so patient with us and with our dog, even though she didn't need to be. I am sad it didn't work out as I think she is a wonderful person and you can tell she really cares about the dogs she watches. I think your pet would be in great hands staying with Jeannie.”
Jorge S.
“Jorge and his family are amazing and trustworthy pet caregivers who truly treat animals like family. I bring my pets to them every summer because I know they’ll be safe, loved, and well cared for. He’s patient, gentle, and always goes above and beyond. I’ve recommended him to many friends and anyone looking for a reliable, loving person to care for their pets. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my fur babies!”
Gabriela R.
“Gabriela took care of my dog Leo as if he was her own. I am so grateful for her loving care, frequent updates, and flexibility. We will surely recommend her to family and friends and plan to use her again in the future!”
David & Mary R.Star Sitter
“David and Mary were great in taking care of my rescue dog. He can be a challenge with other dogs and some people, but his stay with David and Mary was perfect. Thank you again for taking great care of him!”
Wendy A.
“Wendy’s been a reliable pet owner and mom to her loving pup Mellow! She’s taken care of dogs her entire life and has a lot of background knowledge. They would be in amazing hands with her!”
Neydy & Miguel D.
“Neydy and Miguel were great with my dogs! I received a lot of updates with pictures and my dogs always looked so comfortable with them! They took them for lots of walks which they always enjoy!”
Camila M.
“Camila had good communication & took great care of our dog.”
Tina P.Star Sitter
“Our very first rover experience turned out to be a great one. Tina took care of Ace for a week (80+ lbs Goldendoodle) just like her own pet. Tine was very professional and polite. Tina sent continuous updates, pictures and videos every day. Ace wasn’t feeling well when we dropped him off, Tina helped to take him to the vet, cook him fresh food, gave medicines etc. (so nice of her). We will not be looking out for anyone else on Rover as long as Tina’s available. It was a very very great experience for us and Ace loved her. We would highly recommend Tina for Rover stays. P.S: Tina is a REAL dog lover.”
Alex Anne M.
“Alex was so great with Appa. She is super responsive and even before drop off left us with a reassuring first impression that we were leaving our pup in great hands. Coordinating drop off and pick up was super smooth. She sent very frequent updates with amazing commentary. We definitely look forward to working with Alex again.”
Jayda S.
About: Hey! I'm Jayda, an animal lover providing responsible and loving care. I specialize in puppy training and gentle senior care, ensuring every pet feels safe and cherished. Your furry friend's well-being is my top priority! Pet care fits seamlessly into my flexible daily and weekly routine. As a part-time worker and college student, my schedule allows me to dedicate ample time to your pet's needs. I can easily adjust my availability to accommodate walks, playtime, feeding, and any necessary care, ensuring your furry friend receives consistent attention and love, no matter what! I have a big yard with no fences but willing to walk animals in my neighborhood and my house is animal friendly. No one smokes or drinks as well it’s a clean house.
Marilyn P.Star Sitter
“Marilyn was a great sitter to our 10 month old Great Dane! She provided updates along with pictures! By the time we got our dog back, she was exhausted from all the walks she was taken on. We will rebook for future occasions.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Elgin is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Elgin dog boarding rates can be found as low as $27 to as high as $55 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 1,351 sitters provided dog boarding in Elgin. 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, 93% of Elgin dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Elgin have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Elgin.
Rover makes it easy to find Elgin 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 1,351 dog boarding sitters in Elgin on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Elgin, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 91% 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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