Dog Boarding in Grayslake

“Elisa was an excellent sitter for our small senior dog! She provided consistent updates throughout our dog's stay and it was evident how much she cared about him. I would highly recommend her!”

“Kim did very well with our 1.5 year old dog! She gave her lots of exercise and plenty of time outdoors. We knew our dog was in good hands as Kim seemed to have lots of experience. We will definitely be booking her again!”

“Our 3 year old anxious little pup stayed at Louis and John’s for 8 days. Louis sent daily updates and did little things to make sure she felt safe and happy. I felt very at ease with how comfortable our dog was during her stay (and that means a lot coming from an anxious dog mom).”

“Chris was the best we can't wait to use her again. We were very nervous to leave our dog with someone new for the first time and she made that extremely easy. ”

“Angela and Dave took great care of our girl Ivy! The updates and videos were really helpful knowing that she adjusted well and was having a great time playing with Honey. Highly recommend!”

“Allen and Bismarck took very good care of our two frenchies. This was our first time leaving our fur babies with a sitter and we were nervous on how our frenchies will react to them. When we first got there, Allen and Bismarck took them for a walk and they were extremely happy that they didn’t even say bye to us. Will definitely be using Allen and Bismarck again.”

“Dunkin enjoyed his time with Norma and her dogs. She was watching another puppy who got along well with Dunkin. It looked like they had a lot of fun together. Norma sent us videos & pictures, which we needed, being that it was our first time away from our pup. We will hopefully be using Norma in the future. Thanks again!”

“Chisato was great and I've already let her know that I will book again the next time I need to go out of town. She asked me all about feeding and walking schedules and was able to administer my little guy's ear medicine with no problem. She sent me lots of pictures of their walks together and overall took great care of my fur baby.”

“I love having Winnie in Arelys' care (and so does Winnie). There is always a pup friend to play with, and lots of toys, cuddles and love. Arelys treats each pet she watches as if they were her own. She is also super communicative - always sending pictures and and updates. Honestly, I've used Arelys before and will continue to use her. She's the best.”

About: I've had pets and cared for animals of all shapes and sizes since before I can remember. I am an animal lover through and through. I currently own 1 doggo, 5 cats, 2 bearded dragons, 1 gecko, 1 tarantula and my newest baby is a little scorpion. I am comfortable with even the spiciest of pets because I listen when they "talk." I am familiar with their body language and warning signs, sounds and mannerisms. I have also cared for many a sick animal and feel comfortable with a pet in any condition. I used to foster feral cats and kittens as well! Animals are my passion and I am truly most happy being around them. Hope to see you and your furkids soon :) Pet care has always been part of my life! I'm currently a stay at home parent with school aged children, so my schedule is very flexible. Your best friends will always be safe with me. I know the ins and outs of animal care, including behavioral care. In a previous life, I was a social worker. I just love to make other beings feel loved.

About: The day I was brought home from the hospital, I was immediately exposed to dogs. I had grown up with Sandy, a Golden Retriever, & Tiger, a mighty Shih Tzu. I had gotten my first dog from the shelter at age 3 with my mother. We met her needs since she was an abused dog and had some physical demands that required extra care, specifically with feedings. I bought my first puppy, Peanut, at age 13. I have experience with potty training, exercising with animals, walking dogs, and meeting them where they are at based on their energy levels. I have learned how to properly take care of dogs hygiene such as bathing and brushing. I am currently working part time which allows for me to be available for your dog’s needs and desires. We wake up early over here and have a solid routine within our house from day to day (yes, weekends included). Our yard is open and not fenced which allows for a lot of free range for your furry ball of joy. That said, any leashes or harnesses you have, will be helpful for our walks and outdoor play. We have space in our home to allow for your dog to be crated, which I’d ask you to provide so they feel most comfortable. Your furry one would have access to both levels of our home which allows for ample space. I ensure to meet your needs with whatever you ask because I very much understand routine and recreating a safe space for your pup. I have a very protective personality so if you’re trusting me with your animal, I provide the same love, care, & support to them as if they were my own.

“Anays and Francis took really good care of my Lucy. They sent me daily photos and I could see she was happy and getting plenty of love. I'll definitely use their services again the next time I'm away.”

“Ryan did a good job of taking care of our dog for a few days. He was a life saver as we needed to board last minute. After reaching out to Ryan he had some questions and concerns, but we ironed them out swiftly. Later that day our dog was at Ryan's. No issues, no worries, and we were able to enjoy our quick trip abroad. We look forward to reaching out to Ryan for our next boarding need, knowing we can leave worry free and our dog in good hands.”

“I have never met anyone with more compassion for animals in my entire life. Mary will drop everything to ensure the comfort of an animal and she would make an excellent pet sitter.”

“Martina had a wonderful experience staying with Pauline,Lena and Buffy for eight days recently. Pauline sent us photos and notes daily. They care and love animals very much, Martina just likes stay with family when she stays in Pauline’s house. Buffy is very smart and sweet, we were so glad that Martina's first social experience was with Buffy. We were very lucky to find Pauline & Lena. They are trustworthy and caring family!”

“Jennifer has been watching Jack every third day for the past couple weeks because if my schedule to work long hours every 3rd day. Jack has had so much fun and has been taken care of so well. Jennifer is great at keeping me posted throughout the day on how Jack is doing and even texts me pictures of him!”

“Jordan is absolutely amazing! Communicative, sends pictures, always provides updates and a perfect home for you to send your furbaby! Look no further. Reach out to her today.”

“Peppers first overnight stay with someone other than family exceeded all my expectations. She has mild separation anxiety but her visit with Dr Staci and her boys was just what she needed. Dr Staci was so kind and accommodating and made Peppers feel right at home. Peppers got along great with Dr Staci’s friendly Pugs. The became fast friends! An added bonus is that she lives only 5 min away! We’re looking forward to her next weekend stay when our daughter gets married out of town. I am so happy we found Dr Staci ❤️”

“Tommy and Julie took care of our 2 dogs for an extended stay and we could not be happier with the entire experience! They took excellent care of our dogs and took the time to send us daily updates and pictures. Our dogs came back healthy and happy and we will absolutely book with Tommy and Julie again. 5 stars!!!”

“Ariana did a great job taking care of our dog. She was highly responsive and sent us photos which was fun. We would use Ariana again in the future.”