Dog Boarding in Lake Forest

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Sitter Profile Image: Denis & Nikki M.
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Denis & Nikki M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
274 reviews
112 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Deerfield, IL, 60015

Denis and Nikki took wonderful care of Maggie! they adopted her as if she was part of their family. the daily updates and pictures were a nice touch to know things were going well. if you are looking to leave your pup with a family that knows and truly cares about dogs, then i would highly recommend Denis and Nikki!

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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

I was traveling overseas and my return flight was canceled and rebooked for the following day. My heart sank into my stomach as I would not be able to pick up my fur baby on time. Chisato went above and beyond to take care of my baby for the additional day. He's a needy baby to say the least. I wish I could leave a review greater than 5 stars.

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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

This was our dog, Bruce’s, second time staying with Dee for a long weekend. We feel so at ease leaving Bruce with her as she sends updates several times a day with pictures of him and lets us know how the day is going. We look forward to having Dee watch Bruce for future trips that he cannot tag along for. Thank you again Dee!!

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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 is probably one of the best dog sitters I’ve met. Piper would rather stay with her than come home! Without a doubt will be using Hannah as much as possible. She sends daily updates and her timely replies and flexibility is unmatched.

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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 Norman watched our fur baby while on a week’s vacation and they exceeded our expectations! Not only were they very accommodating with our schedule, they also sent daily updates and made our dog feel right at home - they treated her like their own! Mary and Norman will be the first we call whenever we need a pet sitter.

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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

They took such good care of our dog while we were out of town! Provided plenty of pictures and I could definitely tell he was very happy with him!

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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! We loved having her watch our little Teddy. She sent pictures and updates regularly and gave us peace of mind with our new puppy!

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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: Juliana F.
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Juliana F.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Vernon hills, IL, 60061

Julius a was awesome!!! My dog Mookie had the best experience with her and her family. She is friendly, professional and a great communicator. Juliana sent me pictures and videos daily. Mookie was very happy, which made me very happy! I would definitely use Juliana again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ryan R.
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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 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.

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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

Deidre was able to take our labradoodle on short notice, on a holiday weekend, and then was able to extend his stay when we needed it. Very friendly, very flexible, very acommodating. thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Julie T.
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Julie T.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Highland Park, IL, 60035

Thank you for taking such great care of, Birdie! She seemed very happy in your care, and we loved seeing pictures and videos of her having fun.

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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

Jennifer and her family took good care of our little Jax. She sent pictures with updates during his stay. He seemed very happy and relaxed with them. We are glad we found someone who not only can take care of him but also cares about his well being.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel W.
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Rachel W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
8 years of experience
Deerfield, IL, 60015

Evie had such a good time at Rachel’s. She loved playing in her big back yard and looking out her bay window so much that she didn’t want to leave! We really appreciated how many pictures and videos Rachel sent while we were away and would absolutely book again.

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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
37 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

We appreciated the updates letting us know our dog was having a fun time during his stay! Great communication. It always means a lot to know our dog is being well cared for. Already booked a second stay!

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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: Jenny T.
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Jenny T.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
30 years of experience
Highland Park, IL, 60035

Excellent sitter. Very communicative and responsive. The boys are looking forward to their next sleepover. Thank you for taking such great care of them.

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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
36 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

Jacob made this whole experience so easy, made us feel safe leaving our pet behind while on vacation, and we are confident that our Odie had such a good time! He is passionate about his clients and communicated with us the entire time. I would highly recommend leaving your precious pooch with him and feel great that they are being cared for and kept safe. Thank you Jacob for everything!

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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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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 did an excellent job taking care of our dog! She was well-prepared for our dog and had food/medications organized clearly. Thank you Patricia!

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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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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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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Lake Forest is $50

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Sitters in Lake Forest average 9
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest dog boarding rates can be found as low as $32 to as high as $60 per night.

If you’re searching for a Lake Forest 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, 4,279 sitters provided dog boarding in Lake Forest. 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, 90% of Lake Forest dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Lake Forest have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Lake Forest.

Rover makes it easy to find Lake Forest 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 4,279 dog boarding sitters in Lake Forest on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Lake Forest, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% 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.