Dog Boarding in Ivanhoe, IL
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“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!”
“This is the second time Wolfie stayed with Kim while we visited Great Wolf Lodge. Although he is nervous and doesn't like strangers, he had an easy time warming up to Kim. She sent us many updates of them going on walks, enjoying her outdoor area, and (his lap dog favorite) keeping close while she worked. When he wouldn't eat his usual dog food, she prepared him special food (with our blessing). We always knew he was in excellent hands and will be back for another visit if we head to Great Wolf Lodge or Great America!”
“Outstanding caretaker, loves the dogs in her care and takes excellent care of mine for the week. I am so happy to have found her and completely confident she will provide the best care. Stays in touch, checks in to see how things were going while I was recovering from surgery. Thank you Kristal!”
“Deidre took great care of our beloved beagle and sent us nice updates and photos along the way. So glad that he has a safe and comfortable place to hang out while we are away!”
“James and Caitlyn took care of my Murdoch. I swear Murdoch was sad the next day he wasn’t at their home playing with Crew. They were so wonderful to my boy and to me. My flight got cancelled and they were so accommodating and just really good communicators. I will definitely be having them look over Murdoch again. If I could give them 10 stars I would.”
“Flynn loved his stay at Angela's! He had lots of attention and had fun playing with her dogs. We received plenty of pictures and updates and knew he was in good hands while we were away. She is very personable and clearly loves animals!”
“Monica is awesome with our Sky. She genuinely loves dogs and takes really special care to give ours the attention that she needs. The communication is great and she has been very flexible with our erratic schedules. We’re very happy to have met her and we feel very comforted knowing our Sky is in her good hands”
“Chisato was a great dogsitter! She sent multiple updates every day with how Juni was doing. She followed Juni's care instructions and reached out if she had questions. Juni seemed like she had a lot of fun with Chisato! Thank you, Chisato!”
“Megan was amazing! We had to go out of town unexpectedly and Megan was able to accommodate us last minute. One of our pups started to have stomach issues the night before and thought I’d have to cancel but Megan was more than willing to care for our pup and administered his medication. She gave great updates and really treated them like her own. Both our pups loved playing with their pup, Cooper, and had a great time. I would highly recommend Megan and will be using her for future dog sitting needs. Copper and Penny were sad to leave! Thank you so much!”
“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!”
“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.”
“Cannot express our thanks enough to both Liz and Kris for watching our little girl. They provided amazing updates, photos (many of which were hilariously edited and amazing), videos, and even a report card detailing her stay when we picked her up. So thankful to have found them and we will most certainly be booking again!”
“Like you, I am a picky dog owner. I was thrilled to have found Jill on Rover.com. She lived very close to me actually, and I would not have known without this site! She was very friendly, with a clean and dog-friendly house. She had 2 fun dogs of her own, and within minutes, they seemed to bond quickly with my older girl. Jill sent me photos and updates of my dog while in her care, and was very accommodating when it came to giving pills and treats. I will be booking Jill any chance I have to need a dog sitter, and would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a good vacation spot for their fur-baby! A very good first experience for me on here! Annette and "Biscuit"”
“I needed someone to watch my dog Tyson last minute because I was going out of town for the weekend and Stella was awesome! If you need a petsitter in Rockford I would highly recommend her and I definitely plan on calling her for petsitting in the future. There were other dogs to play with, Stella was really helpful working with my schedule and Tyson was happy and energetic when I picked him up! Overall great experience :)”
“Karina took great care of Paisley so much so that she felt at home. The whole family is very welcoming. As Paisley is a fussy eater, she made sure to hand feed her daily and allowed her to be on the bed. She was well fed, provided bath when she got dirty, taken out for walks, sent us timely updates with photos and videos, which kept us relaxed during our vacation. We are extremely happy to have found a perfect place for Paisley in the future. Overall, a great experience and there is no doubt that we will continue to use Karina's services going forward. Thank you, Karina for taking care of Paisley and for keeping her happy throughout her 2+ weeks of stay!”
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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!”
Laura & Ryan A.Star Sitter
“Lovely! First word to describe Laura. Great , safe vibes… first impression of her and it was correct. She took great care of the pups. Thank you Laura!”
Kim K.Star Sitter
“This is the second time Wolfie stayed with Kim while we visited Great Wolf Lodge. Although he is nervous and doesn't like strangers, he had an easy time warming up to Kim. She sent us many updates of them going on walks, enjoying her outdoor area, and (his lap dog favorite) keeping close while she worked. When he wouldn't eat his usual dog food, she prepared him special food (with our blessing). We always knew he was in excellent hands and will be back for another visit if we head to Great Wolf Lodge or Great America!”
Kristal L.Star Sitter
“Outstanding caretaker, loves the dogs in her care and takes excellent care of mine for the week. I am so happy to have found her and completely confident she will provide the best care. Stays in touch, checks in to see how things were going while I was recovering from surgery. Thank you Kristal!”
Deidre G.Star Sitter
“Deidre took great care of our beloved beagle and sent us nice updates and photos along the way. So glad that he has a safe and comfortable place to hang out while we are away!”
James & Caitlyn S.
“James and Caitlyn took care of my Murdoch. I swear Murdoch was sad the next day he wasn’t at their home playing with Crew. They were so wonderful to my boy and to me. My flight got cancelled and they were so accommodating and just really good communicators. I will definitely be having them look over Murdoch again. If I could give them 10 stars I would.”
Angela A.
Star Sitter
“Flynn loved his stay at Angela's! He had lots of attention and had fun playing with her dogs. We received plenty of pictures and updates and knew he was in good hands while we were away. She is very personable and clearly loves animals!”
Monica O.Star Sitter
“Monica is awesome with our Sky. She genuinely loves dogs and takes really special care to give ours the attention that she needs. The communication is great and she has been very flexible with our erratic schedules. We’re very happy to have met her and we feel very comforted knowing our Sky is in her good hands”
Chisato A.Star Sitter
“Chisato was a great dogsitter! She sent multiple updates every day with how Juni was doing. She followed Juni's care instructions and reached out if she had questions. Juni seemed like she had a lot of fun with Chisato! Thank you, Chisato!”
Megan E.
“Megan was amazing! We had to go out of town unexpectedly and Megan was able to accommodate us last minute. One of our pups started to have stomach issues the night before and thought I’d have to cancel but Megan was more than willing to care for our pup and administered his medication. She gave great updates and really treated them like her own. Both our pups loved playing with their pup, Cooper, and had a great time. I would highly recommend Megan and will be using her for future dog sitting needs. Copper and Penny were sad to leave! Thank you so much!”
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!”
Kelli M.Star Sitter
“Kelli was great with my two dogs! From the original meet n greet to picking them up from vacation, the dogs seemed happy and we'll cared for!”
Jayne P.
“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.”
Liz & Kristopher G.
“Cannot express our thanks enough to both Liz and Kris for watching our little girl. They provided amazing updates, photos (many of which were hilariously edited and amazing), videos, and even a report card detailing her stay when we picked her up. So thankful to have found them and we will most certainly be booking again!”
Victoria G.
“Victoria cared wonderfully for my pet. My dog had a happy place to stay and explore in the backyard. She also sent regular updates and videos, which I was looking fwd to.”
Jody B.
“Very good and enjoyable experience”
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!”
Jill H.
“Like you, I am a picky dog owner. I was thrilled to have found Jill on Rover.com. She lived very close to me actually, and I would not have known without this site! She was very friendly, with a clean and dog-friendly house. She had 2 fun dogs of her own, and within minutes, they seemed to bond quickly with my older girl. Jill sent me photos and updates of my dog while in her care, and was very accommodating when it came to giving pills and treats. I will be booking Jill any chance I have to need a dog sitter, and would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a good vacation spot for their fur-baby! A very good first experience for me on here! Annette and "Biscuit"”
Stella G.Star Sitter
“I needed someone to watch my dog Tyson last minute because I was going out of town for the weekend and Stella was awesome! If you need a petsitter in Rockford I would highly recommend her and I definitely plan on calling her for petsitting in the future. There were other dogs to play with, Stella was really helpful working with my schedule and Tyson was happy and energetic when I picked him up! Overall great experience :)”
Karina B.Star Sitter
“Karina took great care of Paisley so much so that she felt at home. The whole family is very welcoming. As Paisley is a fussy eater, she made sure to hand feed her daily and allowed her to be on the bed. She was well fed, provided bath when she got dirty, taken out for walks, sent us timely updates with photos and videos, which kept us relaxed during our vacation. We are extremely happy to have found a perfect place for Paisley in the future. Overall, a great experience and there is no doubt that we will continue to use Karina's services going forward. Thank you, Karina for taking care of Paisley and for keeping her happy throughout her 2+ weeks of stay!”
Ivanhoe dog parents share their Rover experiences
Megan was amazing! We had to go out of town unexpectedly and Megan was able to accommodate us last minute. One of our pups started to have stomach issues the night before and thought I’d have to cancel but Megan was more than willing to care for our pup and administered his medication. She gave great updates and really treated them like her own. Both our pups loved playing with their pup, Cooper, and had a great time. I would highly recommend Megan and will be using her for future dog sitting needs. Copper and Penny were sad to leave! Thank you so much!
James and Caitlyn took care of my Murdoch. I swear Murdoch was sad the next day he wasn’t at their home playing with Crew. They were so wonderful to my boy and to me. My flight got cancelled and they were so accommodating and just really good communicators. I will definitely be having them look over Murdoch again. If I could give them 10 stars I would.
Mallory and her husband did a wonderful job watching Ripley over our wedding weekend. Mallory kept us up to date with pictures and messages every day. She was so thoughtful and accommodating. She noticed that Ripley loves to sun herself and moved her bed so that she could do that more easily. If we ever need a sitter in Lake County again, Mallory and her family will be the first people we call.
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Sitters in Ivanhoe average 11 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, 1,390 sitters provided dog boarding in Ivanhoe. 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, 92% of Ivanhoe dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Ivanhoe have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Ivanhoe.
Rover makes it easy to find Ivanhoe 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 1,390 dog boarding sitters in Ivanhoe on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Ivanhoe, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
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