Doggy Day Care in Palatine
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“Erena is very friendly and personable with dogs. She was able to make our dog Leia feel comfortable in her surroundings and provided timely communication/updates. Overall, Leia had a great stay. We would highly recommend Erena.”


“Michael and his family did such a great job of taking care of my puppy and giving me regular picture updates throughout the day! I really appreciated the updates as it was our first time using Rover, and it put my mind at ease to see my pup was adjusting and having a great day !! Thanks again !”


“I love to find Boris in my trip to Chicago, He was really nice and I received a quick answer about my questions & upddates. And of course Freyja had a really good time and I received photos & videos.”



“Thank you Pattie for taking such good care of Pudge! Your home was truly his home away from home! I'll be working from home now permanently, but will keep you in mind for vacations. Thank you again!”

“Prithvi has been absolutely wonderful from the start of our communication, to the meet and greet, and to caring after Penny today while our caregivers are still out of town. I felt very comfortable leaving Penny with Prithvi and her new friend Loki. Thank you for the updates, pictures and videos.”


“Christina, Nash, and the whole family were great hosts for Charlie! Christina provided a mid day update along with pictures and carved out time in her day for a 2-mile walk with the dogs. They all were very welcoming and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Christina and hope we will be back periodically for more visits.”


“Absolutely wonderful first day of doggy daycare! Pax and Butterbean came back happy and exhausted - which is exactly what we wanted :) Marta is so responsive and sent pictures. We're excited to bring them back for more daycare and boarding soon!”


“D’Artagnan is a great provider for our boy and made sure to send us updates every once in a while to let us know he was doing alright. Reassuring and understood things our boy couldn’t eat or do. Overall very satisfied and believe our boy had a great time.”


“I am so grateful to Joanna for stepping in last minute to help take care of my puppy while my family had a dinner. She was extremely reliable, kind, and made me feel at ease knowing he was in good hands. My puppy had such a great time with her, and I could tell he was well cared for and happy. I truly appreciate her flexibility and the wonderful care she provided. Highly recommend Joanna!”


“Sue has been watching our pup Archie for a while with her daughter and does an amazing job. She treats him like her own giving us piece of mind that our pup is safe and happy while we are at work. We also appreciate the socialization he’s gotten meeting some other pups while at day care. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sue to anyone!”

“Andy was awesome! He took our last minute request in stride and was extremely friendly and professional. We got the perfect amount of picture updates and our doggo clearly had a fantastic day!”


“Patricia was wonderful!! My dog Hubble had a fabulous stay with her and her pup. The dogs are older and looked alike so the pictures she sent were so cute - like two little old men. I will definitely book her again!”


About: March 2023 update: We had said goodbyes to our most beloved Ryan dog. For all of you who have been through lost, we now understand you and cry with you. We will slowly open up our schedule possibly starting summer time. You’ll see Ryan showing up in most of our photos and descriptions of our dog care style. We are just not ready to go through it and edit any yet… Thank you for understanding :) Hi! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Xu, my partner Sam and our little senior dog Ryan welcome you to our profile. We love going for walks in the neighborhood and nearby forest preserves, and some days we just lounge and sunbathe at home. I would love for your dog to join us! I believe positive reinforcement is the only way to train a dog, maybe we'll try some clicker training if your dog is interested. Ryan is an 13(ish)-year-old brindle 17 pounder. Ryan is very friendly with other doggies, no matter big or small! He likes to go for long walks, sniff around, greet other people and dogs, do some tricks to get yummy snacks, and sunbathe! We will be spending plenty of time by your dog's side as we will be home the entire time. Ryan the dog usually lounge throughout the day when he is inside the house. We will be sending plenty photos and videos updates and keeping an open line of communication. We live in a dog-friendly Townhouse next to a forest preserve for walkies! Ryan is very quiet and will not get in your dog's business. If your dog does not enjoy "parallel play" and need a play partner, Ryan is not going to be a good fit. We host dogs from only one household at a time, unless everyone meets and agree to each other prior to the stay :)

“Sweta & Ronak did a great job taking care of my dog during the weekdays, Having a child and dog of their own which my dog enjoyed staying with them. They sent me photos of my dog throughout the daycare stays, it was very cute! They are great dog sitters and I would highly recommend them!.”


About: I have been a dog and a cat owner since i can remember myself. My family and I have adopted many pets over the years especially the ones with special needs , so they can have a loving home I’m working from home and on weekends i do freelance with makeup and hairstyles. Since i can choose my own working hours, i will make sure i take care of your pets in my free time I can guarantee a safe environment for your pets, follow their feeding and bathroom schedule , make sure they have fun on their little vacation

About: I love taking care of dogs. I have my own dog who is very friendly and loves to play but also loves to be lazy. I've watched dogs for friends and family members for years and always enjoy it so I decided to open my home to more frequent furry guests. All dogs are treated like my own and get lots of love and attention (or space, if that's what they prefer). I'm happy to administer medications or accommodate individual needs. Working from home full-time enables me to closely supervise furry guests and allow for plenty of time to tend to their needs and provide lots of outside time by opening and closing the door multiple times a day (haha). I have a fenced-in yard and large deck for doggy sunbathing. My dog loves having canine guests and doesn't mind sharing me, his bed, toys, or food. I also have a 12-year-old daughter who absolutely loves having more dogs around. I have lots of extra blankets and allow dogs on the furniture and beds. Everything is washed regularly. Paws are always wiped on muddy yard days. If your dog prefers sleeping in a crate or having a crate for alone time, that is perfectly fine, too.

“Pooja is amazing with my baby! She is very communicative and keeps me updated throughout the day. Nala absolutely loves going to Pooja’s. Whenever we get there, she’s ready to head inside! She treats nala like her own!”


About: Last minute requests? No problem! 27 years of experience with all types of breeds. Dogs were my childhood passion! In elementary school I volunteered at the local animal shelter every week, walking & playing with the shelter dogs. I would raise money on my own by selling candy to my classmates during recess for profit to donate to the shelter. I've had a variety of dog breeds my whole life from little Daschunds to my big Great Dane! I have experience handling dogs of all different sizes. My current fur babies are 2 German Shepherds, Ammo & Ghost. I use Rover for when I need care for them so I know what it is like to be on the Pet Parent end of this. :) I would love to meet your pup & spend a part of my day with them. WALK REQUESTS: I love walks just as much as dogs do! I'm able to provide walks around your neighborhood and I'm happy to do so in all weather conditions! I have experience with all breeds and I'm not even a little intimidated by the big ones :) BOARDING REQUESTS: During boarding, I'm usually engaging with your dog(s) by playing fetch outside, taking a daily walk, and/or snuggling on the couch depending our your dog(s) personality! :) We have a doggy door so on nice days, I leave our doggy door open for your dog(s) and mine to come in and out as they please. I have the ability to gate off parts of my home if I ever feel there is a concern with dogs getting along when I need to step out during the day. I'm a SAHM and am readily available for last minute requests that are before 3 pm during week days. Feel free to reach out anytime, I'm happy to help! A little bit about my home dynamic: We have 2 friendly shepherds and a cat. We have a large fenced in yard and several dog beds & couches.

“Our stay with Courtney was SOO great!! My dog was really anxious at first as this is her first time in daycare with a new person, but by the second day Belle wasn’t nervous at all. By the end out our daycare session she didn’t mind leaving me at all. I could tell she was getting all the love while she was there and enjoyed being there! Courtney was great, she was super helpful and accommodating with start and end times and let me know if she had any concerns or issues with belle during her stay. Her little one Pucca was respectful that Belle wasn’t very playful l, though I’m sure she was disappointed! I would definitely recommend and rebook with Courtney! Thank you!!”

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Erena M.
Star Sitter


“Erena is very friendly and personable with dogs. She was able to make our dog Leia feel comfortable in her surroundings and provided timely communication/updates. Overall, Leia had a great stay. We would highly recommend Erena.”


Michael P.Star Sitter

“Michael and his family did such a great job of taking care of my puppy and giving me regular picture updates throughout the day! I really appreciated the updates as it was our first time using Rover, and it put my mind at ease to see my pup was adjusting and having a great day !! Thanks again !”


Boris C.Star Sitter

“I love to find Boris in my trip to Chicago, He was really nice and I received a quick answer about my questions & upddates. And of course Freyja had a really good time and I received photos & videos.”




Patricia K.
Star Sitter

“Thank you Pattie for taking such good care of Pudge! Your home was truly his home away from home! I'll be working from home now permanently, but will keep you in mind for vacations. Thank you again!”


Prithvi Ganesh K.Star Sitter

“Prithvi has been absolutely wonderful from the start of our communication, to the meet and greet, and to caring after Penny today while our caregivers are still out of town. I felt very comfortable leaving Penny with Prithvi and her new friend Loki. Thank you for the updates, pictures and videos.”


Christina B.

“Christina, Nash, and the whole family were great hosts for Charlie! Christina provided a mid day update along with pictures and carved out time in her day for a 2-mile walk with the dogs. They all were very welcoming and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Christina and hope we will be back periodically for more visits.”


Marta G.


“Absolutely wonderful first day of doggy daycare! Pax and Butterbean came back happy and exhausted - which is exactly what we wanted :) Marta is so responsive and sent pictures. We're excited to bring them back for more daycare and boarding soon!”


D’Artagnan Y.Star Sitter

“D’Artagnan is a great provider for our boy and made sure to send us updates every once in a while to let us know he was doing alright. Reassuring and understood things our boy couldn’t eat or do. Overall very satisfied and believe our boy had a great time.”


Mary B.Star Sitter

“Penny had such a wonderful time with Mary and her puppy playmates! Mary was very communicative and sent the most adorable photos during Penny’s stay.”


Joanna L.

“I am so grateful to Joanna for stepping in last minute to help take care of my puppy while my family had a dinner. She was extremely reliable, kind, and made me feel at ease knowing he was in good hands. My puppy had such a great time with her, and I could tell he was well cared for and happy. I truly appreciate her flexibility and the wonderful care she provided. Highly recommend Joanna!”


Sue N.
“Sue has been watching our pup Archie for a while with her daughter and does an amazing job. She treats him like her own giving us piece of mind that our pup is safe and happy while we are at work. We also appreciate the socialization he’s gotten meeting some other pups while at day care. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sue to anyone!”


Katelyn & Andrew G.

“Andy was awesome! He took our last minute request in stride and was extremely friendly and professional. We got the perfect amount of picture updates and our doggo clearly had a fantastic day!”


Patricia F.Star Sitter

“Patricia was wonderful!! My dog Hubble had a fabulous stay with her and her pup. The dogs are older and looked alike so the pictures she sent were so cute - like two little old men. I will definitely book her again!”


Shengying X.
About: March 2023 update: We had said goodbyes to our most beloved Ryan dog. For all of you who have been through lost, we now understand you and cry with you. We will slowly open up our schedule possibly starting summer time. You’ll see Ryan showing up in most of our photos and descriptions of our dog care style. We are just not ready to go through it and edit any yet… Thank you for understanding :) Hi! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Xu, my partner Sam and our little senior dog Ryan welcome you to our profile. We love going for walks in the neighborhood and nearby forest preserves, and some days we just lounge and sunbathe at home. I would love for your dog to join us! I believe positive reinforcement is the only way to train a dog, maybe we'll try some clicker training if your dog is interested. Ryan is an 13(ish)-year-old brindle 17 pounder. Ryan is very friendly with other doggies, no matter big or small! He likes to go for long walks, sniff around, greet other people and dogs, do some tricks to get yummy snacks, and sunbathe! We will be spending plenty of time by your dog's side as we will be home the entire time. Ryan the dog usually lounge throughout the day when he is inside the house. We will be sending plenty photos and videos updates and keeping an open line of communication. We live in a dog-friendly Townhouse next to a forest preserve for walkies! Ryan is very quiet and will not get in your dog's business. If your dog does not enjoy "parallel play" and need a play partner, Ryan is not going to be a good fit. We host dogs from only one household at a time, unless everyone meets and agree to each other prior to the stay :)


Sweta & Ronak G.

“Sweta & Ronak did a great job taking care of my dog during the weekdays, Having a child and dog of their own which my dog enjoyed staying with them. They sent me photos of my dog throughout the daycare stays, it was very cute! They are great dog sitters and I would highly recommend them!.”


Inna I.
“Inna is an incredibly responsible and loving pet caregiver. She used to babysit my cat whenever I went on vacation, and I always felt completely at ease knowing my pet was in such caring hands. When I, unfortunately, developed an allergy and could no longer keep my cat, Inna stepped in and adopted her without hesitation. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to take over her care — she treats animals like family.”


Michelle F.
About: I love taking care of dogs. I have my own dog who is very friendly and loves to play but also loves to be lazy. I've watched dogs for friends and family members for years and always enjoy it so I decided to open my home to more frequent furry guests. All dogs are treated like my own and get lots of love and attention (or space, if that's what they prefer). I'm happy to administer medications or accommodate individual needs. Working from home full-time enables me to closely supervise furry guests and allow for plenty of time to tend to their needs and provide lots of outside time by opening and closing the door multiple times a day (haha). I have a fenced-in yard and large deck for doggy sunbathing. My dog loves having canine guests and doesn't mind sharing me, his bed, toys, or food. I also have a 12-year-old daughter who absolutely loves having more dogs around. I have lots of extra blankets and allow dogs on the furniture and beds. Everything is washed regularly. Paws are always wiped on muddy yard days. If your dog prefers sleeping in a crate or having a crate for alone time, that is perfectly fine, too.


Pooja S.

“Pooja is amazing with my baby! She is very communicative and keeps me updated throughout the day. Nala absolutely loves going to Pooja’s. Whenever we get there, she’s ready to head inside! She treats nala like her own!”


Rhondarose L.Star Sitter
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Rhondarose is great for all animals! She watches my 11 week old puppy and matches her energy! She also cares for my 2 cats when I’m out of town. She is patient, loving and nurturing to any need and accommodating to any special request. Shes communicative and very reliable.”


Courtney N.

“Our stay with Courtney was SOO great!! My dog was really anxious at first as this is her first time in daycare with a new person, but by the second day Belle wasn’t nervous at all. By the end out our daycare session she didn’t mind leaving me at all. I could tell she was getting all the love while she was there and enjoyed being there! Courtney was great, she was super helpful and accommodating with start and end times and let me know if she had any concerns or issues with belle during her stay. Her little one Pucca was respectful that Belle wasn’t very playful l, though I’m sure she was disappointed! I would definitely recommend and rebook with Courtney! Thank you!!”
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Only Rover provides comprehensive Palatine doggy day care options that meet your dog's unique needs. Anxious or special needs dogs who prefer a 1:1 environment are a good fit for in-home doggy day care, while energetic pups who benefit from socialization and activity are a good fit for doggy day care centers.
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Palatine on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, 2,796 sitters provided doggy day care in Palatine. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 88% of Palatine sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Palatine have an average of 17 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Palatine.
Palatine doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Palatine sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 2,796 sitters offering doggy day care in Palatine on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Palatine, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 87% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
