Dog Boarding in Galena, IL
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“Ruth is amazing. Her house could not possibly be more dog friendly. Her communication was not overbearing, but she let me know Yanqui was in good hands. If I ever need to board Yanqui again Ruth will be my first choice. Ruth should also be yours.”
“My Carly was taken care of very well by the entire family. They went above and beyond in many ways with great communication and updates. Will definitely use for future trips!”
“Riley was great with our Dog Mia while we were gone for 7 days. She sent pictures and updated us about Mia which was so nice knowing how she was doing while we were gone. You can tell she’s really great with animals and they take to her well. Mia really enjoyed her time with Riley and we will definitely be using her again!”
“Karen is AWESOME! I felt totally confident in the care she gave Symba while I was away from him. She was always available whether it was communication through text or a phone call. She sent photos and updates throughout Symba's stay and I was never worried in fact Symba made new friends and I'm sure will always remember his fun weekend on the farm. Karen has lots of space for pets and she's a very kind person!”
“I'm so happy Mya is the sitter I chose. Her back yard is a PUPPY PARADISE... I'm used to apartment living and having to leash walk Luci several times a day. But at Mya's house, Luci can run around in a big secure fenced-in yard with lush grass. It was like a real vacation for her. Mya has cameras on her phone so she can watch the dogs when she's away from the house. She is so chill and welcoming. I brought up my dog's behavioral issues, and she really took the time during the initial meeting to make sure her 4 pups and mine were going to get along OK, and to answer any questions I might have. Her small dogs are very sweet, and Luci made fast friends with them. I got updates with photos and video every day. Overall it was an amazing experience, and I hope we get to make this a more regular thing. Would rate 6 stars if I could.”
“JoAnna and her whole family went out of their way to really welcome Loki into their home. A puppy learning to stay away from home for the first time and interact with new people and dogs is a big step. I really appreciate the consideration they gave Loki.”
“Taylor is a caring and responsible pet care provider. She provided great care and attention to my one year old Dachshund who needs a lot of attention because of his high energy nature. I am extremely appreciate Taylor take care of him as one of her own. So I could have peace of mind on my trip Her ability to provide whatever it takes to make my dog have a a comfortable and safe stay is commendable.i will use her again. Highly recommend her services. Dr Cheung”
“Jacob and Kadie were amazing hosts to our two Basenji pups. My neice was getting married in Dubuque, they were five mins away from the venue, and all worked perfectly. I highly recommend them to watch over your pups. They were even thoughtful enough to send us pictures. This was our first time boarding our dogs, we were very nervous. Jacob and Kadie made this so easy on us. Thank you !”
“Cassie was absolutely wonderful with our dog. Our daughter loved her picture and video updates while we were on vacation. Cassie's dog Goose was also great with our dog! I wouldn't hesitate to leave our dog with her again!”
“Tamara was great with our pup Roscoe! No issues and we were able to get married without thinking twice about his well-being :) would recommend!”
“Kylie's an awesome dog caretaker. She kept us updated on how our Lulah has been doing. We highly recommend Kylie if anyone ever needs someone who knows about it all! Thanks again!”
“Nicole and family took such great care of our dog, we are so thankful for the comfortable and caring home they gave to our dog while we were away! He got walks and lots of love and we couldn’t have hoped for more!”
“We have used Lottie twice now and feel so comfortable leaving our dog with her. She is very quick to respond, easy to communicate with and sends photos/updates while watching our dog.”
“Melanie is wonderful to work with! She took great care of our senior dog and was flexible with our changing plans. We trusted her in our home and would absolutely work with her again!”
“My dog had such a fun time staying with Maggie! She did a great job watching her, keeping us updated and ensuring she was well cared for!”
About: I've had dogs in my life since I was young. The newest member of our family, Reeses, makes me smile every day and we're learning from each other so much, she just warms my heart. When I was a senior in H.S. I worked with a professional trainer, training German Shepherds. It was during this time I learned that I've got a great commanding voice that dogs want to listen to. In college I was the president of the animal rights club, and worked with animal shelters in the area. Next year I plan on taking some official training classes and starting my own dog training / sitting business. Until then I'd love to make some new furry friends and their people too. I work from home, so I'm able to take frequent breaks and spend time with our four legged friends. I start the morning off with a walk, spend lunch working on some training or going for a ride, and I'm home and ready to play right at five as soon as I turn my computer off. I'm free to take potty breaks throughout the day as needed as well. Dogs love a good routine, and I'm here to help make that happen. I want them to feel as comfortable as possible while you're away so you can come home to a stress free pup, and for you to feel comfortable knowing your loved one is being looked after by someone that cares and is there with them.
About: I owned a dog for a couple years who had a disease that required special care when eating and drinking water, he had a lot of medical needs. I became profiecent in his needs and provided great care before he passed. With that said, I have experience with taking care of dogs with special needs. I also have experience raising a puppy from very young, so I understand reactiveity in dogs and have learned different ways to calm them down or pay special attention to them during moments of high reactivity ( like during walks) I am currently work remotely from home and have a pretty flexible schedule during my day that allows me to do side quests such as rover I have a fenced in yard and 1 dog who loves playing with other dogs! so your fur baby would have a best friend to play with during the day. I can also easily crate my or your dog
“Dan and Rissa took great care of our BMD Mocha! They are very friendly and speedy with communication. Getting pics throughout the weekend was great, Mocha seems to have had a great time.”
About: I work exclusively from home Monday thru Friday, and would enjoy having some furry coworkers. I have one French Bulldog that loves other animals. My schedule is very flexible for potty breaks, walks, and snuggling on the couch. I work exclusively from home Monday thru Friday, and would enjoy having some furry coworkers. I have one French Bulldog that loves other animals. My schedule is very flexible for potty breaks, walks, and snuggling on the couch. We live on three acres in the country with plenty of room to roam. Walks would always be leashed. Potty breaks would depend on dog's needs.
“Devin was exceptionally great with my two tend-to-be-nervous Chihuahuas. When I dropped the dogs off they instantly settled in. When I picked the dogs up three days later, they were happy, fed, played, and chill. Devin’s clearly a great guy who loves dogs. He went above the regular duties and he knows interesting things about restaurants in town as well! This was a five star experience. Totally made my weekend in town stress free. 100 would recommend.”
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1. Ruth G.
“Ruth is amazing. Her house could not possibly be more dog friendly. Her communication was not overbearing, but she let me know Yanqui was in good hands. If I ever need to board Yanqui again Ruth will be my first choice. Ruth should also be yours.”
2. Mark S.
“My Carly was taken care of very well by the entire family. They went above and beyond in many ways with great communication and updates. Will definitely use for future trips!”
3. Riley S.
“Riley was great with our Dog Mia while we were gone for 7 days. She sent pictures and updated us about Mia which was so nice knowing how she was doing while we were gone. You can tell she’s really great with animals and they take to her well. Mia really enjoyed her time with Riley and we will definitely be using her again!”
4. Karen V.
“Karen is AWESOME! I felt totally confident in the care she gave Symba while I was away from him. She was always available whether it was communication through text or a phone call. She sent photos and updates throughout Symba's stay and I was never worried in fact Symba made new friends and I'm sure will always remember his fun weekend on the farm. Karen has lots of space for pets and she's a very kind person!”
5. Mya G.
“I'm so happy Mya is the sitter I chose. Her back yard is a PUPPY PARADISE... I'm used to apartment living and having to leash walk Luci several times a day. But at Mya's house, Luci can run around in a big secure fenced-in yard with lush grass. It was like a real vacation for her. Mya has cameras on her phone so she can watch the dogs when she's away from the house. She is so chill and welcoming. I brought up my dog's behavioral issues, and she really took the time during the initial meeting to make sure her 4 pups and mine were going to get along OK, and to answer any questions I might have. Her small dogs are very sweet, and Luci made fast friends with them. I got updates with photos and video every day. Overall it was an amazing experience, and I hope we get to make this a more regular thing. Would rate 6 stars if I could.”
6. JoAnna W.
“JoAnna and her whole family went out of their way to really welcome Loki into their home. A puppy learning to stay away from home for the first time and interact with new people and dogs is a big step. I really appreciate the consideration they gave Loki.”
7. taylor m.
“Taylor is a caring and responsible pet care provider. She provided great care and attention to my one year old Dachshund who needs a lot of attention because of his high energy nature. I am extremely appreciate Taylor take care of him as one of her own. So I could have peace of mind on my trip Her ability to provide whatever it takes to make my dog have a a comfortable and safe stay is commendable.i will use her again. Highly recommend her services. Dr Cheung”
8. Jacob & Kadie B.
“Jacob and Kadie were amazing hosts to our two Basenji pups. My neice was getting married in Dubuque, they were five mins away from the venue, and all worked perfectly. I highly recommend them to watch over your pups. They were even thoughtful enough to send us pictures. This was our first time boarding our dogs, we were very nervous. Jacob and Kadie made this so easy on us. Thank you !”
9. Cassie B.
“Cassie was absolutely wonderful with our dog. Our daughter loved her picture and video updates while we were on vacation. Cassie's dog Goose was also great with our dog! I wouldn't hesitate to leave our dog with her again!”
10. Tamara D.
“Tamara was great with our pup Roscoe! No issues and we were able to get married without thinking twice about his well-being :) would recommend!”
11. Kylie F.
“Kylie's an awesome dog caretaker. She kept us updated on how our Lulah has been doing. We highly recommend Kylie if anyone ever needs someone who knows about it all! Thanks again!”
12. Nicole M.
“Nicole and family took such great care of our dog, we are so thankful for the comfortable and caring home they gave to our dog while we were away! He got walks and lots of love and we couldn’t have hoped for more!”
13. Lottie C.
“We have used Lottie twice now and feel so comfortable leaving our dog with her. She is very quick to respond, easy to communicate with and sends photos/updates while watching our dog.”
14. Melanie D.
“Melanie is wonderful to work with! She took great care of our senior dog and was flexible with our changing plans. We trusted her in our home and would absolutely work with her again!”
15. Maggie A.
“My dog had such a fun time staying with Maggie! She did a great job watching her, keeping us updated and ensuring she was well cared for!”
16. Joshua W.
“Josh has been watching our 3 dogs for us when we travel for the last couple years and he has proven to be very dependable. The best thing about Josh is that he not only takes care of our dogs, he plays with them. Luckily, I am not the jealous type because there are times when they seem more excited to see him than me! Seriously though, it is such a relief to not have to worry about them when we go out of town. We know that he will be there and, since they love him, they will not be too sad while we are gone.”
17. Jacqueline M.
About: I owned a dog for a couple years who had a disease that required special care when eating and drinking water, he had a lot of medical needs. I became profiecent in his needs and provided great care before he passed. With that said, I have experience with taking care of dogs with special needs. I also have experience raising a puppy from very young, so I understand reactiveity in dogs and have learned different ways to calm them down or pay special attention to them during moments of high reactivity ( like during walks) I am currently work remotely from home and have a pretty flexible schedule during my day that allows me to do side quests such as rover I have a fenced in yard and 1 dog who loves playing with other dogs! so your fur baby would have a best friend to play with during the day. I can also easily crate my or your dog
18. Dan W.
“Dan and Rissa took great care of our BMD Mocha! They are very friendly and speedy with communication. Getting pics throughout the weekend was great, Mocha seems to have had a great time.”
19. Brittany B.
“Brittany did a great job with our dog, very attentive and sent a lot of pictures. We felt a lot better going on vacation for a week!”
20. Devin G.
“Devin was exceptionally great with my two tend-to-be-nervous Chihuahuas. When I dropped the dogs off they instantly settled in. When I picked the dogs up three days later, they were happy, fed, played, and chill. Devin’s clearly a great guy who loves dogs. He went above the regular duties and he knows interesting things about restaurants in town as well! This was a five star experience. Totally made my weekend in town stress free. 100 would recommend.”
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As of Jun 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Galena is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Galena dog boarding rates can be found as low as $29 to as high as $57 per night.
As of Jun 2025, 42 sitters provided dog boarding in Galena. 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, 94% of Galena dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Galena.
Rover makes it easy to find Galena 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 42 dog boarding sitters in Galena on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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