Dog Boarding in Forest Lake, IL
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“Everything went well included meet and greet before boarding. My 8 month puppy Mochi enjoyed playing and get along with their dog Loki. Mr and Mrs. Ganesh took care of Mochi nicely and being patient even she had accident then tied for more often potty breaks for solution. They shared Some videos and pictures .”
“John and his wife Kathy go over and above to create a comfortable environment for our dogs. They boarded them for two weeks and we got regular reports. We never had to worry about our two dogs, other than to worry if they’d ever want to leave John and Kathy’s! I cannot recommend them highly enough!”
“Michael did a great job taking care of Kiki. He kept us posted frequently on how she was doing including sending several pics and videos. It was great to have peace of mind while away that Kiki was being well cared for. We are definitely planning to board with Michael again.”
“This is the fourth of fifth time we used Patricia to watch over our dog. We've never had any concerns or worries once we've dropped him off. Patricia is wonderful to work with and loves our furry companion. Thanks as always!”
“Michelle’s home is a second home retreat for our three year old lab mix. Miles adores going to Michelle’s and it’s a great reflection of the kind care and warmth that she shows to the pets she cares for. We never hesitate to book Michelle! She has many processes in place to ensure direct communication and a safe and loving environment for the pets that she cares for. I interviewed many Rover sitters for our dog and Michelle was above and beyond the only one I felt comfortable with and she has exceeded our expectations every time. Thank you, Michelle!”
“My dog Coco is always excited to see her when we board her with Christine. She is so easy to work with and has a beautiful yard and neighborhood for walks. We highly recommend Christine!”
“Marta cared for my 11 year old puggle. - Lucy. Communication on drop off was very good. During the stay, Marta provided photos and updates on Lucy. Lucy looked happy and comfortable. Picking up was organized and easy. Lucy looked great when I picked her up! I would definitely have Marta watch her again!”
“Leigh and Rich were incredible to my boy, Archie! I could tell from all the photos, updates, and when I picked him up, that he was well taken care of and loved while he was at their house! I felt super comfortable leaving him in their hands and I am so grateful to them for taking such great care of him, especially with all his quirks! I look forward to using Leigh and Rich again in the future! Thank you so much!”
“I can't recommend Boris enough. Our dog came home happy and healthy after 4 nights with Boris and had a great time playing with Boris' dog Bella. Boris was easy to deal with and extremely flexible. We got multiple videos and pictures every day, which put our minds at ease that Onyx was doing well. We will definitely use Boris again in the future!”
“Jax had a great time again with Anita during our 2 week vacation. She took good care for him and went to the dog park for extra playtime with other dogs. 🐕 We definitely will book with Anita again.”
“We hired Judith to watch my 12 year old dog in her home. My dog seemed to really enjoy her stay and I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her. Judith provided twice a day updates which I really enjoyed! She verified with me before I left that twice a day updates would be appropriate which I appreciated too. I would definitely recommend Judith! You can really tell she genuinely cares about dogs. :)”
“Riley had a wonderful experience with Deidre. He had plenty of other dogs to play with and Deidre truly loves caring for the dogs. We were provided pictures throughout his 2 day stay and he came home happy and tired. We would use Deidre again.”
“Jae and her family were amazing to my sweet puppy. I could not have asked for a better family to take care of my dog; we felt absolutely blessed to have such a perfect home when we were gone. The entire family treated her like she was part of the family, and I always felt comforted on my vacation to receive pictures of my dog enjoying her days with her interim family. I will absolutely only use Jae now. And our dogs have become great friends too, so what an incredible bonus!”
“You will NOT find better care for your fur babies! Liz and her husband took EXCELLENT care of my one year old, high Energy, diabetic pup! My pup is HIGH maintenance… they fed Cocoa like she was at a restaurant, gave her insulin shots 2x a day, let her play all day with their dogs, walks, Cocoa slept on their bed and couch. I think my dog misses them already! I got tons of photos (even a photo shoot with Santa) and tons of updates and videos. I can’t give a better review. Liz is like hitting the jackpot. See you next time ❤️ and THANK YOU.”
“Charlie had a great time once again in the care of Michelle here. Instead if worrying about his being away, I am happy for him to be on a little vacation being cared for so very well. Thank you Michelle!”
“Katerina was incredible with our Coco. I loved the fact that we met prior to booking to make sure it was a fit both ways. We where updated with pics and videos and it looked that our girl was at home. This will be our go to from now on and you should not hesitate to use Katerina”
“Wow! Absolutely wow! To give you an idea of how well my boys experience was…They didn’t want to leave. I had to entice them with treats to get in the car to go home. They were loving on Nancy from the moment the door to her home was opened to seeing their smiling faces when we picked them up after a weekend. We now refer to this experience as “Aunt Nancy’s Oasis.” These boys had so much fun they were wiped when they got home and probably had the best sleep of their lives.”
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June & Wade C.Star Sitter
“This was our first time with June and all went great. Lots of sharing of updates and photos, including many walks. Lucky came home a happy puppy and we are too.”
Prithvi Ganesh K.Star Sitter
“Everything went well included meet and greet before boarding. My 8 month puppy Mochi enjoyed playing and get along with their dog Loki. Mr and Mrs. Ganesh took care of Mochi nicely and being patient even she had accident then tied for more often potty breaks for solution. They shared Some videos and pictures .”
John S.Star Sitter
“John and his wife Kathy go over and above to create a comfortable environment for our dogs. They boarded them for two weeks and we got regular reports. We never had to worry about our two dogs, other than to worry if they’d ever want to leave John and Kathy’s! I cannot recommend them highly enough!”
Michael P.Star Sitter
“Michael did a great job taking care of Kiki. He kept us posted frequently on how she was doing including sending several pics and videos. It was great to have peace of mind while away that Kiki was being well cared for. We are definitely planning to board with Michael again.”
Patricia K.
“This is the fourth of fifth time we used Patricia to watch over our dog. We've never had any concerns or worries once we've dropped him off. Patricia is wonderful to work with and loves our furry companion. Thanks as always!”
Michelle V.Star Sitter
“Michelle’s home is a second home retreat for our three year old lab mix. Miles adores going to Michelle’s and it’s a great reflection of the kind care and warmth that she shows to the pets she cares for. We never hesitate to book Michelle! She has many processes in place to ensure direct communication and a safe and loving environment for the pets that she cares for. I interviewed many Rover sitters for our dog and Michelle was above and beyond the only one I felt comfortable with and she has exceeded our expectations every time. Thank you, Michelle!”
Christine H.Star Sitter
“My dog Coco is always excited to see her when we board her with Christine. She is so easy to work with and has a beautiful yard and neighborhood for walks. We highly recommend Christine!”
Marta G.
“Marta cared for my 11 year old puggle. - Lucy. Communication on drop off was very good. During the stay, Marta provided photos and updates on Lucy. Lucy looked happy and comfortable. Picking up was organized and easy. Lucy looked great when I picked her up! I would definitely have Marta watch her again!”
Leigh & Richard S.Star Sitter
“Leigh and Rich were incredible to my boy, Archie! I could tell from all the photos, updates, and when I picked him up, that he was well taken care of and loved while he was at their house! I felt super comfortable leaving him in their hands and I am so grateful to them for taking such great care of him, especially with all his quirks! I look forward to using Leigh and Rich again in the future! Thank you so much!”
Boris C.Star Sitter
“I can't recommend Boris enough. Our dog came home happy and healthy after 4 nights with Boris and had a great time playing with Boris' dog Bella. Boris was easy to deal with and extremely flexible. We got multiple videos and pictures every day, which put our minds at ease that Onyx was doing well. We will definitely use Boris again in the future!”
Kyle D.Star Sitter
“Kyle was great to work with! He took great care of my dog while I was away on vacation. He sent frequent updates and pictures. Highly recommend!”
Anita P.
“Jax had a great time again with Anita during our 2 week vacation. She took good care for him and went to the dog park for extra playtime with other dogs. 🐕 We definitely will book with Anita again.”
Judith B.Star Sitter
“We hired Judith to watch my 12 year old dog in her home. My dog seemed to really enjoy her stay and I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her. Judith provided twice a day updates which I really enjoyed! She verified with me before I left that twice a day updates would be appropriate which I appreciated too. I would definitely recommend Judith! You can really tell she genuinely cares about dogs. :)”
Deidre G.Star Sitter
“Riley had a wonderful experience with Deidre. He had plenty of other dogs to play with and Deidre truly loves caring for the dogs. We were provided pictures throughout his 2 day stay and he came home happy and tired. We would use Deidre again.”
Jae S.
“Jae and her family were amazing to my sweet puppy. I could not have asked for a better family to take care of my dog; we felt absolutely blessed to have such a perfect home when we were gone. The entire family treated her like she was part of the family, and I always felt comforted on my vacation to receive pictures of my dog enjoying her days with her interim family. I will absolutely only use Jae now. And our dogs have become great friends too, so what an incredible bonus!”
Liz & Kristopher G.
“You will NOT find better care for your fur babies! Liz and her husband took EXCELLENT care of my one year old, high Energy, diabetic pup! My pup is HIGH maintenance… they fed Cocoa like she was at a restaurant, gave her insulin shots 2x a day, let her play all day with their dogs, walks, Cocoa slept on their bed and couch. I think my dog misses them already! I got tons of photos (even a photo shoot with Santa) and tons of updates and videos. I can’t give a better review. Liz is like hitting the jackpot. See you next time ❤️ and THANK YOU.”
Michelle H.Star Sitter
“Charlie had a great time once again in the care of Michelle here. Instead if worrying about his being away, I am happy for him to be on a little vacation being cared for so very well. Thank you Michelle!”
Elena T.
“No concerns about leaving pet with this nice family. Updates and photos were provided and he had a great time with them. Would definitely rebook!”
Katerina K.Star Sitter
“Katerina was incredible with our Coco. I loved the fact that we met prior to booking to make sure it was a fit both ways. We where updated with pics and videos and it looked that our girl was at home. This will be our go to from now on and you should not hesitate to use Katerina”
Nancy P.
“Wow! Absolutely wow! To give you an idea of how well my boys experience was…They didn’t want to leave. I had to entice them with treats to get in the car to go home. They were loving on Nancy from the moment the door to her home was opened to seeing their smiling faces when we picked them up after a weekend. We now refer to this experience as “Aunt Nancy’s Oasis.” These boys had so much fun they were wiped when they got home and probably had the best sleep of their lives.”
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As of Aug 2025, 1,937 sitters provided dog boarding in Forest Lake. 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 Forest Lake dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Forest Lake have an average of 18 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 Forest Lake.
Rover makes it easy to find Forest Lake 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 1,937 dog boarding sitters in Forest Lake on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Forest Lake, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
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