Doggy Day Care Ivanhoe

“Deidre was fantastic! Will definitely use again when we’re in town next! At drop off, my dogs were comfortable with her right away and at pick up my dogs came home tired and happy! Thank you!”

Morgan G.

“Elisa is warm and welcoming. Monkey, formerly known as Chilly, enjoyed his day, and she sent pics to demonstrate. I’ll happy leave him in her care”

Elizabeth K.

“My two dogs loved their day with Dickson. All the right amount of play and snuggles and they were so happy and unstressed when I picked them up.”

Mary Ann R.

“Thanit is wonderful wonderful JUST wonderful!!! Mosley absolutely loved her. Her house is quiet and calm and perfect for little anxious doggies my mine. She is so kind and accommodating. I hope you use her services forever :)”

Olivia C E.

About: My background is in social work and I am the oldest of four kids. Growing up we always had a golden retriever as a member of our family. This last August our family said goodbye to our sweet angel, Marley. I now have a little family of my own, and my son is eager to have a furry friend around. Him and my husband are super active, love playing in the mud, and want to prepare for our own dog one day.🤞We would love to host and take care of your animals. I have experience as a nanny, a caregiver for disabled and elderly folk, as well as two decades of dog nurturing and sitting. Can also provide care for bunnies. My husband and I are in between jobs. We have a 2.5 year old boy who is enamored with dogs and misses our previous pupper who passed from cancer in ‘24. We are home full time and keep our house smoke-free, hygienic, child-proofed…oh and hearts full of love to share! We can follow whatever guidelines you request as needed. We ask that you provide any resources for that at the beginning of the service please.

About: I have had dogs my entire life and love them so much! I have experience with puppies as well as our senior friends. Walks and playtime are my specialty! I work at home and am able to take great care of your pup. I have a yard and am close to a park for plenty of outside time. I can adjust to the routine your dog is used to. I am very flexible. I take one client at a time so my whole focus will be on your dog. Just let me know your needs.

“Judith was great. She kept up to date with pics and Maggie had a wonderful day with her. Can't wait to book her again.”

Jennifer K.

About: I grew up with a dog and loved him very much. He passed away, and the family has not yet gotten another, but I miss caring for a dog. I love all dogs and cats of any size and any animal, for that matter. I am incredibly attentive to animals and always love giving them care, even when they are not mine. I am almost always home and able to pet sit through the day and overnight. I am currently in college, but taking classes online, so I am constantly available to tend to your pet's needs. I am a very active person who can take your pet on walks or runs more than once each day if need be. If your pet enjoys resting, I will also do it with them as I complete work on my computer and will pay close attention to them or snuggle with them if it's what they like. I will care for each pet depending on their specific needs, whether they need to have walks, use the bathroom often, or receive personal care. My home is very safe for pets, as it was already set up for a dog in the past with carpeted stairs and a yard to play in. The yard has a fence around part of it, but it is still open, so if I take your pet outside to play, I will use a leash and keep them in the yard safely separated from any danger. The only other person living in the home will be my mother, who is also an animal lover, but is generally at work during weekdays.

About: Hello! We love furry friends. We will spend time with your pets and take best care of them. We will let your pets feel like they are always surrounded with love. We need to go to office three days a week. We will get home around 5pm and both me and my husband can take care daily. We have a very friendly 6 years old yellow lab, Coco, at home. We go out 3 times a day and play with her very often. We will do the same thing and crated if you request.

About: I got my first dog (fox terrier) at 10 and was primarily responsible for his needs until I went to college. He lived to be 11 and I loved those 10 years with him so much. During high school and college until COVID started, I pet sit several dogs and a few cats. Then I adopted a retired racing greyhound when COVID started and adopted a rescue great dane in fall 2023. I would describe myself as consistent, adaptable, respectful, confident, observant, and caring. I am very understanding to the fact that every dog has different needs and that every owner has their own rules/training styles. I am an experienced dog handler. When I adopted the rescue great dane, he was completely untrained with very and challenging behaviors. I worked with 3 different trainers, took him to a group obedience class, and researched as much as I could to train him to be the good dog I knew he could be. We have had him 3 years now and his personality has blossomed and he is an amazing well behaved dog. I am completely open to taking care of any breed, size, age, and personality. I will not shy away from or turn down taking care of the "difficult" dogs, or puppies, or senior dogs with many medical requirements. All dogs are great and deserve great care while their human is away! Last Updated: 10/22/2026 ***I live in a neighborhood off of Route 45 and Sterns School*** HOUSE SITTING (I stay in your home): I am only taking clients with extra large breeds for house sitting at this time! I love me some great danes, mastiffs, newfies, etc. BOARDING (your dog stays in my home): Your dog can stay overnight at my house any day of the week, provided that they are a small to medium breed, well-behaved, and okay with large dogs. DAYCARE: Your dog can stay at my house any day of the week provided that they are a small-medium breed, well-behaved, and okay with large dogs. I will always uphold any rules/training style you have for me and your dog no matter what service I am providing. I am receptive to feedback and will always keep you informed about how my time is going with your pet and will always ask questions in order to take the best care of your pet. HOUSE SITTING (I stay in your home): I am only taking clients with extra large breeds at this time! I am okay with multidog homes. I will leave your house the way you had it when you leave and I can get your mail/packages/put your trash cans out and back in as well. I can take care of other animals you have as well while you are gone. BOARDING/DAYCARE (Your dog stays in my home): Safety and peace of mind is of utmost importance for me. Since I have an extra large dog already, I can only take one dog at a time. The great dane is fine with well-behaved small to medium dogs. I will always take it slow on leash when introducing the dogs to each other and then they will always be supervised when together. No other pets. I have no kids. I keep the house very clean and doors to rooms/bathrooms closed so no way of getting in to things they shouldn't! I have a decently sized fenced backyard. There is a few feet of the fence that is higher off the ground so if I can keep small dogs on leash when they go out. I can also take them out by themself if necessary. I live in a 4 bedroom house with a basement so plenty of room in case the dogs need a break from each other or need to play separately from each other. If I had to leave for some reason while your dog is staying at my house (which I rarely do, all dogs would be separated (by crate or being in a different room). You can bring their crate and/or I have an extra crate as well. All dogs can sleep in the bedroom but not on the bed!

“First time with Anays and Francis and did not regret it. Truman did so good with them. Too bad we are from out of town. They would be great sitters to have around. They sent updates and accommodated our last minute requests. Truman felt so at home right away and you can tell that they are a pro at dog sitting. Would surely avail of there services next time we are in the area. 5 stars!”

Kristen P.

“I can confidently say Erena is the best dogsitter out there. She keeps updating with adorable pictures and is incredibly responsive. My dog is always happy and well-cared-for in her hands. Highly recommend!”

Sumi N.

“Pat took great care of my dog. She has a lot of experience and really cares about animals. This was my dog's first time with Pat and he seemed to have enjoyed himself (even though he was a little uneasy with an unfamiliar environment). I definitely recommend Pat to care for your fur babies.”

Shara M.

“Fantastic host and sitter for my pup Indy! I would recommend for anyone in Waukegan. I was in town for my brother’s Navy boot camp graduation, and needed a sitter for the day. Byron answered promptly, and sent regular updates through out the day. I really appreciated the photo updates, and put my mind at ease so I could enjoy the day. Again, would totally recommend!”

Stacy S.

“Carolyn was amazing! She took our large dog Belle at a last minute request for doggy daycare and was very thorough to make sure she had all the information and tools needed to watch her. Carolyn was very sweet and kind from start to finish with us and Belle. I felt very comfortable leaving Belle with her and would do so again in a heartbeat. Thank you!”

Megan M.

“Valeriia was unbelievably kind and helpful in taking care of my puppy. She communicated with me throughout the day and kept me updated”

Tony R.

“Thank you Dee for wonderful care you provided to Nikita while we were gone. I felt confident and calm that you would take great care of her! I would love to keep in touch and use your services in the future. I also highly recommend your services to others, especially to highly worrisome and demanding pet owners:)))”

Victoria Z.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs the professionally the past 2 years and I’ve lived with pets my whole life. Nothing makes me happier than animals living their best lives. I work from home on Mondays and Fridays which makes my schedule very easy to fit in a weekend boarding and walks through the day! I live in an apartment that welcomes all pets. We have a fenced in backyard so they can safely go out whenever they want. I can’t wait to spoil them!

“Danielle and Ryan were the best sitters for Wally. They sent tons of pictures, kept us updated, and gave Wally constant attention. Strongly recommend them!”

Jed S.

“Julie has been an accommodating and loving caregiver to our Bella. Bella really seems to enjoy her time at Julie's place. She will be our first-choice sitter whenever we need a caregiver for Bella. Thank you Julie!”

Robbie H.