Dog Boarding in Great Lakes

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Sitter Profile Image: Chisato A.
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Chisato A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Chisato treated Casper and Gracie like they were members of her own family. She constantly kept us in the loop of their daily goings on with many pictures and movies! Casper and Gracie were having such a good time, I don't think they wanted to come home.😊

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Dee S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
26 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60085

My 6-yo German Shepherd had a wonderful time at Dee's place! My dog, who is a rescue and doesn't do very well at pet hotels (she always gets stressed out and gets diarrhea) didn't have any health issues after I picked her up from Dee's house. Dee is amazing - she takes care of your dog with such love and care, as if they are her own! I'd definitely go back to Dee next time we need a sitter and she's available!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah M.
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Sarah M.
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$32
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4.8 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Great Lakes, IL, 60088

Dublin’s stay at Sarah’s went well. She sent pictures and gave us a report out when we picked her up. I was a bit concerned that the fence was fairly short given that we have a lab, but she assured us she keeps the dogs on a leash whenever they’re in the yard. Thx, Sarah, we’ll definitely reach out for any future needs.

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Ryan R.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Ryan was great with our Mister Beanz! We appreciated his flexibility with a last minute booking - will definitely book with him again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary & Norman B.
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Mary & Norman B.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Mary and Norm are the best! This was my dog’s first time staying with someone that wasn’t a friend or family so I was a little nervous. Mary sent me updates and pictures the whole time I was away and that put my mind and heart at ease. She was easy to communicate with and quick to respond to my messages. They are a wonderful couple and I wouldn’t want my dog staying with anyone else in the future . Highly recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer A.
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Jennifer A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60085

Tony the dog loves the care he gets at Jennifer’s home. I love how she keeps me updated and I really loved how happy Tony has been. Thank you so very much!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Edwin P.
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Edwin P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

Edwin and his wife were amazing! It was our puppy’s first time being boarded while we were away, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The home is so lovely, with a nice fenced yard for playtime. We got many pics and videos of our pup, who had a great time at Edwin’s. Thank you!

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Jayne P.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

Jayne was great. She sent us multiple updates a day, including pictures. She was quick to respond. It was very easy to coordinate drop-off and pick-up times. And our dog Conrad, seemed in great spirits when we picked him up.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim K.
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Kim K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
36 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Kim was excellent with our high energy puppy. She provided a ton of pictures and gave her a lot of playtime outside! I would highly recommend Kim and plan on using her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Byron G.
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Byron G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
12 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60087

Byron and his family were excellent hosts and did a wonderful job keeping Gilbert happy. From the minute I dropped Gilbert off, I knew he would be in good hands. I was kept updated throughout the week with pics and texts, and he answered any questions I had promptly and with assurance. I will definitely have Gilbert board with Byron the next time I need to, and would recommend him as a top sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah F.
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Hannah F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
43 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Wheeling, IL, 60090

Hannah was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Orso. This was our first time ever leaving him, so we were definitely a little nervous — but Hannah made the entire experience so easy and reassuring. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which meant so much to us. Orso loves everyone, but it was clear he was comfortable, happy, and well cared for with her. Coming home to a relaxed and content pup gave us so much peace of mind. We’re so grateful to have found Hannah and will absolutely be using her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Deidre G.
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Deidre G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
241 reviews
124 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

We have left our dog Lincoln with Deidre a handful of times, and she is always great! We know that our boy is always in good hands when we are away!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan J.
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Megan J.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

Megan was very welcoming and accommodated some last-minute travel plans and made Copper feel right at home. He also got along well with her three pups. He enjoyed having a fenced in backyard where he could run around and play. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jean N.
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Jean N.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

Jean was amazing with my golden. I loved getting pictures and videos daily and knowing that he was having a great time. My big guy has terrible anxiety during storms and is on a high dose of anxiety medication that sometimes works. When a bad storm rolled in Jean was compassionate and loving and notified me about his condition. As a very overprotective dog mom I trust Jean and we will definitely be using her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacob Miles F.
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Jacob Miles F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
35 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

We left our pup, George, with Jacob for a week and while we were anxious about leaving him for so long, Jacob put our minds at ease with updates and photos. Jacob truly cares about the dogs in his care and helped make our family vacation even better knowing George was in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Veronique S.
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Veronique S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
5 repeat clients
45 years of experience
WAUKEGAN, IL, 60087

Veronique took so great care of our Lola, we will definitely want Lola (Boxer Bosten Mix) have Lola in her care again in the future! We received updates woth little clips and pictures as well infos to her dog friends.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole G.
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Nicole G.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
16 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Highland park, IL, 60035

Nicole is great and makes the whole process super easy. We just completed our third booking for our dog at her house. Hope to bring our dog back again soon!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bob and Francine A.
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Bob and Francine A.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
29 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Floppy and Ella had a great time! I received updates with pictures almost every day. They were also very accommodating to the pick up and drop off time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Patricia K.
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Patricia K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
133 reviews
57 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Patricia was a wonderful host to our beloved cavalier Rudy who arrived a bit under the weather and shy. He had a playmate (Duke) waiting for him when we arrived. Rudy quickly accomodated to the unfamiliar, but dog-friendly environment. We appreciated the photos, as well.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yesenia C.
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Yesenia C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
North Chicago, IL, 60064

My pups love Yesenia because she takes very good care of them. They stayed a few nights with her and had no issues.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

She is the best! I do not have enough words to express my gratitude to her!! She took care of my doggo so well, lots and lots of pictures, and it’s clear my doggo had the time of his life. I trust her more than myself when it comes to taking care of him!

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Moni B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was great with my dogs. I felt so comfortable leaving them there. And she was really flexible when I asked her to keep them an extra night due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Koka K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Matthew! He was very flexible and accommodating when we needed to drop our dogs off earlier than originally scheduled. He kept us updated with pictures, and it was clear our dogs were having so much fun and were well cared for. We felt completely comfortable leaving them with him and would definitely book again. Highly recommend!!

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Michelle R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fanny was great, she took greatness care of my baby Bella and her dog was gentle. It was a lovely visit. I will definitely book again.

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Sadie M.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Great Lakes is $50

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Sitters in Great Lakes average 10
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes dog boarding rates can be found as low as $25 to as high as $53 per night.

If you’re searching for a Great Lakes dog boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 2,878 sitters provided dog boarding in Great Lakes. 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, 91% of Great Lakes dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Great Lakes have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Great Lakes.

Rover makes it easy to find Great Lakes 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 2,878 dog boarding sitters in Great Lakes on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Great Lakes, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.