Profile image
Profile image

Carla F.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
Image 1 of 108
Image 1 of 108
Image 2 of 108
Image 3 of 108
Image 4 of 108
Image 5 of 108
109PhotosView All

Services

Carla can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Carla can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'll be home the entire time your pet is staying with me. I have references if needed. Your Dog will have plenty of exercise with daily walks and many play sessions with my two dogs who love running and playing with new friends.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Carla F.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and plenty of gates to keep dogs separated if needed. I'm a dog trainer and I know how to interpret dogs body language to ensure nothing escalates into a dangerous situation.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carla F. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know if your dog have any injuries or need any medication. Also, since I own two dogs, I need to know if you're dog gets along with all dogs or not in order to set up needed gates throughout the house if I need to keep them separated.

A typical day

I like to play mental games with all dogs staying with me, go on walks and play with water in the backyard if the dog enjoys water. I also train dogs during their stay with me with if the owners want to work in a specific behavior.

Location

Crystal Lake, IL

Carla F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Positive reinforcement Dog Trainer

Pet care experience

I have cared for dogs and cats for many years Your Pets will have a lot of fun while staying with me and will receive a lot of of love from me and my family.

Reviews

Tom Z.
Boarding • Jun 16, 2026
Profile image

Carla is so great with the dogs. Very accommodating and making our pup feel at home and at ease. She has a huge yard for the dogs to run around in and play fetch. And my dog loves playing with her dogs. Such a great place to leave you dog to be boarded. I would highly recommend Carla.

Courtney C.
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026
Profile image

We are so glad to have found Carla! She watched our beloved Bernese Mountain Dog for 10 days and he was so well cared for and loved by her family. It was so nice knowing he was in a happy and loving home while we were away. He had lots of outdoor exercise and play time with Carla’s two pups. She was also very communicative and sent lots of pics and videos, which was much appreciated. Carla was also super flexible when our flight was delayed and we got into town late. We’ll definitely be contacting her again next time we need a sitter!

Mandy R.
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026
Profile image

My dog was very well taken care of and I was worried that she wouldn’t want to come home because she had such a good time. This was the first time I’ve ever used Rover and Carla made the experience amazing and sent several pictures and videos. . She genuinely cares and loves dogs and it shows. I will definitely use her again!

Oscar O.
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026
Profile image

I cannot say enough good things about Carla, she went above and beyond to make sure my dog felt at home during our trip and sharing updates with us. Highly recommend her to take care of your pets!

About Carla F.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and plenty of gates to keep dogs separated if needed. I'm a dog trainer and I know how to interpret dogs body language to ensure nothing escalates into a dangerous situation.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carla F. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know if your dog have any injuries or need any medication. Also, since I own two dogs, I need to know if you're dog gets along with all dogs or not in order to set up needed gates throughout the house if I need to keep them separated.

A typical day

I like to play mental games with all dogs staying with me, go on walks and play with water in the backyard if the dog enjoys water. I also train dogs during their stay with me with if the owners want to work in a specific behavior.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check

Carla F.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews