Dog Boarding in Lakewood, IL
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Top rated Lakewood dog boarders
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“Elena was amazing. She is truly a dog lover. Romeo was so comfortable at her home. He did not skip a beat. It was like he was at our extended family's home. I plan on using her exclusively in the future. Truly an amazing experience!”
“We are blessed to find an amazing trustworthy sitter for our fur baby. June is always our first preference to sit Murphy. We’re going to June pretty regularly for sitting and boarding. She’s amazing! Clear communication, understanding, polite, follows instructions, has clean environment and takes care of Murphy like her own pet!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
“Jessica took great care of Avery. She was boarding another rat terrier at the same time and took steps to ensure the two dogs got along at feeding time. Her daughter made sure Avery got lots of love and exercise. She came home happy & healthy. Overall it was a great experience.”
“Dorothy is amazing and we couldn’t recommend her enough. She took the time to get to know my pup and her needs, and sent many updates while we were away. We are happy to have found someone we trust so much!”
“Barb, was absolutely wonderful. Very accommodating and communicative. Our dog is a picky eater and she even went as far as feeding him out of her hand to make sure he was eating enough. We couldn’t have asked for a better care taker for our fur baby. Will definitely book again!”
“Michele is awesome! She’s very knowledgeable of dogs and dog behavior and I felt 100% confident leaving my fur babies under her care. Michelle gave great updates over the weekend that I cherished and it was clear the dogs were happy and very comfortable. I highly recommend Michele!”
“Danielle was very communicative and took care of our dogs like they were her own. Highly recommend. Our dogs got all the love and a daily walk which they definitely enjoyed.”
“Ashley was great! She responded to my request almost immediately, was able to take care of my puppy upon very short notice, and she sent me cute pictures and videos throughout his short stay. I will definitely request Ashley again if we need a sitter.”
“Carolyn was fantastic! She took great care of my dog and kept me updated with photos and messages the whole time. I came home to a happy, relaxed pup. I’ll definitely be booking again!”
“Melynda did such a great job watching our dog for five days. She also gave us updates and pictures. Our dog had to stay a extra day, as our flight was delayed. I would feel comfortable leaving our dog anytime with Melynda. Thanks.”
“Cheryl and Jim were fantastic!! They took great care of our old girl, and treated her like family. She has some specific dietary requirements that they handled perfectly, sharing updates and pictures the whole time we were gone. Great communication, made us feel at ease, and we would not hesitate calling on them again. Highly recommended!!”
“We have used Autumn’s services on multiple occasions and couldn’t be more impressed. She did a week of training with our puppy Ruby and took the best care of her. She came home a much better behaved dog. We have also used her general pet sitting service and Ruby has the best time with her. She sends pictures and updates and keeps us informed while Ruby is in her care. We will continue to count on Autumn for our future needs!”
“This is the second time our dog has stayed with Derek. She returned happy and was well taken care of. It’s so nice to not have to worry about your dog while on vacation. Knowing she was in good hands was priceless. Thank you Derek!”
“We are extremely happy with Carla watching our puppy. She went over and above taking care of our pet. We received multiple videos as well as pictures of updates of how she was doing all day. We really appreciate her taking us as a client. We will definitely be booking with Carla next time we need someone to watch our dog.”
“Carissa was very sweet with my dogs, Charlie and Murphy. She sent pictures of my dogs being spoiled every day. I didn’t have any worries leaving them in her care. Hope to be a repeat customer!”
“Ashley took great care of our husky, Cleo. We got so many pictures and videos which was really appreciated! Ashley was very communicative throughout the stay. We would definitely board Cleo with her again and highly recommend her services to anyone looking for doggie daycare and boarding in the area!”
“I couldn’t be happier with the care my fur babies received while I was away from Emily, her sons, and their pup Gertie! She's incredibly attentive and has a genuine love for animals. I received daily updates with photos, videos and notes of their daily adventures. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter! She is so kind and loving to our dogs.”
“Alicia was the best! I knew from our meet and greet that she was going to be great with Tig and of course she was. I had no worries while we were out of town as she sent updates and photos of our Tig often. I can tell he is going to miss his new hangout and all their love & cuddles. I will absolutely book again if I need to in the future.”
Over 241 pet parents in Lakewood have booked dog boarding
Lakewood dog parents share their Rover experiences
Natalie was amazing throughout the entire stay. She was very attentive and responsive, and she sent me photos every day, which I really appreciated. Nala had so much fun and was so well taken care of. It truly felt like Nala was having her own vacation with Natalie and Paisley while we were on vacation. Paisley is incredibly sweet and friendly, and she and Nala got along so well. I could tell Nala was happy, comfortable, and loved the whole time. I would absolutely trust Natalie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter!!
My golden retriever Cosmo absolutely loved his stay with Victoria and her husband. We were away for long weekend for a wedding. Cosmo loved playing with her English cream golden Monty! She was also caring for a one year old golden puppy during his stay and all 3 goldens got along great! Call Amy was so happy when we picked him up and Monty was sad to see him leave 🥰 I would love to have Victoria care for Cosmo again in the future. Thank you!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Lakewood is $50
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Sitters in Lakewood average 13 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Lakewood 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 Lakewood dog boarding rates can be found as low as $29 to as high as $67 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 1,349 sitters provided dog boarding in Lakewood. 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, 94% of Lakewood dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Lakewood have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 13 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 Lakewood.
Rover makes it easy to find Lakewood 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 1,349 dog boarding sitters in Lakewood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Lakewood, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.
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