Doggy Day Care in Lake Villa

“Lorena is a five star pet sitter! ✅ responsive ✅ caring ✅ welcoming ✅ asks questions about the care of your dog ✅ flexible We are definitely going to be repeat clients and recommending her to family and friends.”

cindy p.

“Debbie was great with Darcy and accommodated a last minute request for daycare on Saturday while I had some local business to attend to. Her entire family was engaged with Darcy, including the friendly family cat Lokei! Darcy came home tired from all the love, attention and walks. Highly recommended.”

Tim F.

“Tommy and Julie are so good with my dog Frank! He loves seeing them! They communicate well and take such good care of all the dogs they have.”

Amie W.

“She was excellent. Very prompt in her response and sent numerous pictures and videos to give us comfort that our dog, Louie, was well cared for!!”

Jim L.

“Ellie had a great time! We were very nervous for our first time but Francine made it an easy and trusting experience. Definitely will book again!”

Jonadab C.

“Ashley and her family are amazing. She keeps me informed with how the day is going and is very welcoming. She is so flexible and willing to follow your dog’s schedule. She sends pictures daily which is awesome to see. When I drop Willis off at her house, he is so excited when she opens the door and loves to see her. I am so glad we found her and will continue to use her as long as we need puppy care. Thanks for everything you have done and are doing!!!! <3”

Jaclyne H.

“Elisa is the sweetest most thoughtful sitter! She provided a safe and loving home for my little dog and sent me the cutest pictures regularly throughout the day. She is the absolute best if you are looking for a deeply kind and gentle soul to create a safe place for your little one. Yay Elisa! ( and her sweet dog Fiona)”

Martha P.

“Kim was fantastic! Bijoux was well cared for and had so much fun in her backyard! We will definitely use Kim again.”

Marcia S.

About: Hi, I'm Renata. I'm looking forward to taking care of your pet! I am the best back and belly scratch giver and I'm a lover of animals of all shapes, sizes & breeds. I work from home so I have flexibility throughout the day to care for your pets! You can expect me to be super communicative when booking me for any of my services. I want to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible while you are away, knowing your pet is being well taken care of. I'm currently working from home, so I will have plenty of time to play with your pups. I'm available on weekdays and weekends all day long. I have a fully fenced privacy yard and a friendly dog to keep your fur baby company.My cozy house is 2 minutes from a park, where your pups will enjoy walks and on-leash playtime.

“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.

“I can’t say enough nice things about Arelys from helping us out last minute with an elder dog who has never been anywhere but home. Then throw in an 8 month rescue puppy who is massive energy. She made us feel comfortable, kept us updated and even fixed the mess up in our booking. Again never having boarded any of our dogs this was all new territory. I would definitely have her watch our doggies with a little more notice next time!!!”

Lisa G.

About: My family and I had the privilege of loving a Yorke for 14 years. He taught us true love and fidelity. We still miss him I'm currently working part-time from home so I will have plenty of time to take care of your dog. I am available for boarding any day of the week after 7:00 am I have a fenced yard and a spacious house. I would only cage a dog if it is necessary and appropriate according to the owner's instructions.

About: I do not have special special skills besides that I truly take care of pets, being responsible and careful. I have had pets with disabilities, very old, and I have given them medicine orally, and topically and changed the bandages, as well as fed with my palm for very old and blind ones. I currently work part time and mostly available to take care of pets. My schedule is flexible for boarding on and off, as well as weekends I live in a single house with fenced backyard. I am available for taking care of your loved ones and have a nice place in my house for them❤️. It is clean and cozy.

“Cassandra is awesome. We are visiting and had no idea what to do with Gordo since we were afraid to leave him in the hotel alone and wanted to make a cubs game. We contacted on short notice but Cassandra responded quickly and took great care of our fur baby.”

MC

“Ember enjoyed her stay with Lisa! She was well taken care of and came home worn out from all the fun she had. Lisa sent photos and communicated updates throughout the day. We will be sending Ember back soon!!”

Rebecca U.

About: Hello I currently own 2 dogs and 3 cats. My friends, family, and neighbors rely on me when going on trips to help out with their fur babies. Doing their feeding, taking them for walks, playing with them, giving them medication if needed or just keeping them company. I currently work from home and have a pretty flexible schedule. To do drop in visits, or walks it’s also helpful that I’m home all day to keep an eye on your babies and play with them on my breaks. I have a fenced yard big enough for your pet to run around, or play with my dogs that enjoy company. Either your pet likes to play outside with toys or receive lots of cuddles, or walks. I do require a meet and greet before setting anything up to see if everyone gets along.

“Elena is amazing!! She is very responsive, followed my instructions, and took such great care of Briscoe -- my sweet pup was happy and tired when I picked her up, so I know she had a fun day with Elena. Briscoe is looking forward to the next time she sees Elena! Thank you so much!!”

Samantha S.

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 dangerous 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. After almost a year of rigorous training, he has been able to become 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: 7/9/2025 ***I live in a neighborhood off of Route 45 and Sterns School*** WALKS AND DROP-INS - Reoccurring bookings: Mon-Wed/Fri-Sun 11:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Thu 1:00-7:00 p.m. - One-time bookings: Can be outside of the above times if needed, but confirm with me first. ***A DISCOUNTED WALK RATE IS AVAILABLE DURING ALL BOARDING, HOUSE SITTING, AND DAYCARE BOOKINGS*** - 30 min walk per day = $10 (usually $20) - 15 min walk per day = $5 HOUSE SITTING: I am available to stay with your pet in your home any night and day of the week almost 24/7. I have a few re-occurring weekly dog walks so I would need to be gone for a few hours midday usually. BOARDING: Your dog can stay overnight at my house any day of the week, provided that they are a small 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 breed, well-behaved, and okay with large dogs.* - Re-occurring bookings: preferred drop off is 9 a.m. or later, pick up anytime is fine - One-time bookings: drop off can be earlier than 9 a.m. if needed, just confirm with me first, pick up anytime is fine --- *My greyhound is 9 y.o., 70 lb. and my great dane is 4 y.o., 140 lb. My great dane LOVES small, well-behaved dogs, but still struggles a bit with medium/large dogs. I am working to resolve this and will be able to accommodate those sizes for boarding/daycare in the future! ^If I house sit for you and you have a medium/large dog that cannot be left alone or does not like other dogs, I can still bring them to my house and crate my dogs in the other room! 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 dog and will always ask questions in order to take the best care of your dog. HOUSE SITTING: 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: Safety and peace of mind is of utmost importance for me. Since I have 2 large dogs already, I can only take one dog at a time. (Caveats: If an emergency, I could take a second dog; if you have two well-behaved small dogs, that might be okay too - just ask me). The greyhound is very chill and is great with any well-behaved dog. The great dane is fine with well-behaved small 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. Only other pets I have are fish. 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. Additionally, the great dane is extremely well crate trained and has an upstairs and downstairs crate that can be utilized. 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!

“Everything went great! Felt positive energy throughout the whole process. Our furbaby seems so happy and I love how much communication was sent while we were away. Definitely booking again!”

kathy t.

“Jennifer did a fantastic job with Kennedy during daycare. She sent updates and pictures too which is always fantastic. Kennedy loves getting to spend the day with Jennifer and her family. Always 5 star treatment! ”

Katie G.