Doggy Day Care in River Forest
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Top rated River Forest doggy day care sitters
“Diver and Sloane has a great time at Ruben’s. He kept them safe and busy while I moved into my new place. I will definitely bring the dogs back to his home!!”
“We appreciate how Sasha took such good care of our senior dog. He enjoyed meeting her dog and napping in her comfortable home. She responded quickly to our initial request, communicated clearly along the way, and sent several cute photos. I definitely recommend Sasha!”
About: We would love to entertain your furry friends. We are reliable, we pay attention to details, and have a genuine love for animals.our goal is to make each dog feel safe, loved, and cared for just like they are at home. Both parents work part time opposite days, someone is always home other then short errands. Therefore we are available for endless potty breaks and play time with our furr friends. We have a fenced in yard, a calm and playful/friendly pup, we enjoy walks with our dog. We have the option to crate a puppy too if need to.
“Yuliia is Haku’s favorite sitter for many reasons. She is so sweet and communicative which I really appreciate. I enjoy the pictures and updates she sends throughout the day while I’m at work! Haku is going on vacation for the next month, but I’m sure he’ll miss his favorite sitter very much. We can’t wait to see her again when we come back!”
“Diana was thoughtful and caring! I really appreciated her ease with my dog. She also helped me with my “separation anxiety “ by sending pics of my dog playing and on walks. Diana was flexible with my schedule and was okay with me picking up my dog past 10 pm. That was really helpful to me! Overall great experience! Highly recommend.”
“Rhae was very responsive, kept me updated during my dogs' stay, my dogs seemed happy! She took the time to walk them a few times while they were there just for the day. Very easy to work with, definitely recommend.”
“Emily and her pup were the best! She shared many photos and videos of their time together, and Burger was so relaxed and enjoyed his time so much. He misses his new best friends already!”
“Jenny was great! My dog has anxiety and she made her feel comfortable and took care of her with walks and was careful to avoid the other neighborhood dogs as requested. Will definitely use Jenny’s services in the future.”
“Marissa went above and beyond taking care of Theo! She took him on a 3 mile walk, sent lots of pics, and was understanding about a late pickup. Thanks Marissa!”
“Jackie was amazing with my energetic boy Tucker!! He loved playing in her backyard and snuggling with her and her pups on the couch. He is tired and happy after picking him up. It was my first time dropping him at someone’s house for Rover so I was very anxious, however Jackie eased that immediately when I met her and her two cute pups. I will 100% use her services again next time I’m in the area.”
“Haku was so tuckered out after spending the day with Sam! I really appreciated the cute little video he sent of Haku meeting another dog. Can’t wait for Haku to have more fun days with Sam!”
“Maira was wonderful with my young puppy, who can be a handful! She sent several updates and made me feel assured my girl was in good hands. Will definitely be reaching out to her again!”
“My Shih Tzu, Coco had his first visit with Erica and her family. He was very excited to meet them and he had a great time. I got photos that reassured me he was happy and didn't seem to show any of the separation anxiety he has had. I'm happy to recommend Erica and Ricardo to all and I am definitely adding them to my list of fave Rover people.”
“Once again, Aaron came through for me. He was available for a not quite last minute booking for my dog, Coco. Coco really enjoys his time at Aaron's and today he made two new dog friends. Aaron is great with Coco and I strongly recommend his services for other Rover users. Thanks, Aaron! We will see you again.”
“Ashley was our first experience with a Rover sitter, and we have a very shy/nervous lab mix. She did great! Ashley sent lots of photos throughout their visit which really made us feel at ease. Our dogs were happy and playing when we came to pick them up. We are planning on using Ashley again on our next trip! 10 out 10!”
About: Hello I'm Ashley and I'm an extreme lover of all animals. I have three dog who I spoil rotten! ! I have also been a groomer since 2019 and I take pride in having a lot of knowledge in the doggie area. Feel free to ask me any questions, I’m always happy to help! I am a stay at home mom of my son and three dogs I adore . Im always available and have plenty of time to play and love on the pups. A spoiled pup is a happy pup, and that’s how I care for my pets, and how I’ll care for yours! My house is full lots of belly rubs, love and fur!
About: I've been taking care of pets since I was little. My family used to live in a house and we had 3 cats and one big dog. When I was studing at uni, I got a dog. She is a beagle and she is 10 years old. She is living with my parents now. I know how to take care of pets because I'm experiences, attentive and patient person. I'm working from home as a tutor. I have plenty of free time and I'd like to use it wisely and spend more time outside I'm living in an apartment, there is a park nearby where I can take a dog out. If you have a cat, I have a lot of space in my flat where your cat feels welcomed and calm.
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Ruben M.Star Sitter
“Diver and Sloane has a great time at Ruben’s. He kept them safe and busy while I moved into my new place. I will definitely bring the dogs back to his home!!”
Sasha D.Star Sitter
“We appreciate how Sasha took such good care of our senior dog. He enjoyed meeting her dog and napping in her comfortable home. She responded quickly to our initial request, communicated clearly along the way, and sent several cute photos. I definitely recommend Sasha!”
Elizabeth & David S.
“Both Elizabeth and Dave are definitely dog people. Koby is one of the kids, they love encouraging him to play and shows his loving personality.”
Yuliia Z.Star Sitter
“Yuliia is Haku’s favorite sitter for many reasons. She is so sweet and communicative which I really appreciate. I enjoy the pictures and updates she sends throughout the day while I’m at work! Haku is going on vacation for the next month, but I’m sure he’ll miss his favorite sitter very much. We can’t wait to see her again when we come back!”
Diana Z.
“Diana was thoughtful and caring! I really appreciated her ease with my dog. She also helped me with my “separation anxiety “ by sending pics of my dog playing and on walks. Diana was flexible with my schedule and was okay with me picking up my dog past 10 pm. That was really helpful to me! Overall great experience! Highly recommend.”
Rae D.
“Rhae was very responsive, kept me updated during my dogs' stay, my dogs seemed happy! She took the time to walk them a few times while they were there just for the day. Very easy to work with, definitely recommend.”
Emily P.
“Emily and her pup were the best! She shared many photos and videos of their time together, and Burger was so relaxed and enjoyed his time so much. He misses his new best friends already!”
Tanqueray H.
“Tanqueray took good care of my dog Oliver and was considerate of his needs”
Rob R.
“It was a pleasure working with Rob. He treated my dogs with great hospitality. I’ll definitely work with him again in the future.”
Jenny Y.Star Sitter
“Jenny was great! My dog has anxiety and she made her feel comfortable and took care of her with walks and was careful to avoid the other neighborhood dogs as requested. Will definitely use Jenny’s services in the future.”
Marissa T.Star Sitter
“Marissa went above and beyond taking care of Theo! She took him on a 3 mile walk, sent lots of pics, and was understanding about a late pickup. Thanks Marissa!”
Jackie K.Star Sitter
“Jackie was amazing with my energetic boy Tucker!! He loved playing in her backyard and snuggling with her and her pups on the couch. He is tired and happy after picking him up. It was my first time dropping him at someone’s house for Rover so I was very anxious, however Jackie eased that immediately when I met her and her two cute pups. I will 100% use her services again next time I’m in the area.”
Samuel W.
“Haku was so tuckered out after spending the day with Sam! I really appreciated the cute little video he sent of Haku meeting another dog. Can’t wait for Haku to have more fun days with Sam!”
Maira E M.
“Maira was wonderful with my young puppy, who can be a handful! She sent several updates and made me feel assured my girl was in good hands. Will definitely be reaching out to her again!”
Erica & Ricardo G.
“My Shih Tzu, Coco had his first visit with Erica and her family. He was very excited to meet them and he had a great time. I got photos that reassured me he was happy and didn't seem to show any of the separation anxiety he has had. I'm happy to recommend Erica and Ricardo to all and I am definitely adding them to my list of fave Rover people.”
Aaron P.
“Once again, Aaron came through for me. He was available for a not quite last minute booking for my dog, Coco. Coco really enjoys his time at Aaron's and today he made two new dog friends. Aaron is great with Coco and I strongly recommend his services for other Rover users. Thanks, Aaron! We will see you again.”
Ashley A.
“Ashley again came through on relatively short notice. My Coco was excited to see her and his friends. Thanks again, Ashley. We'll be seeing you again.”
Ashley L.
“Ashley was our first experience with a Rover sitter, and we have a very shy/nervous lab mix. She did great! Ashley sent lots of photos throughout their visit which really made us feel at ease. Our dogs were happy and playing when we came to pick them up. We are planning on using Ashley again on our next trip! 10 out 10!”
Ashley G.
About: Hello I'm Ashley and I'm an extreme lover of all animals. I have three dog who I spoil rotten! ! I have also been a groomer since 2019 and I take pride in having a lot of knowledge in the doggie area. Feel free to ask me any questions, I’m always happy to help! I am a stay at home mom of my son and three dogs I adore . Im always available and have plenty of time to play and love on the pups. A spoiled pup is a happy pup, and that’s how I care for my pets, and how I’ll care for yours! My house is full lots of belly rubs, love and fur!
Ekaterina S.
About: I've been taking care of pets since I was little. My family used to live in a house and we had 3 cats and one big dog. When I was studing at uni, I got a dog. She is a beagle and she is 10 years old. She is living with my parents now. I know how to take care of pets because I'm experiences, attentive and patient person. I'm working from home as a tutor. I have plenty of free time and I'd like to use it wisely and spend more time outside I'm living in an apartment, there is a park nearby where I can take a dog out. If you have a cat, I have a lot of space in my flat where your cat feels welcomed and calm.
Over 33 pet parents in River Forest have booked doggy day care
River Forest dog parents share their Rover experiences
I had a great experience with Angelina as my dog sitter! She was very communicative and responded quickly when I needed a last-minute booking. Although I originally scheduled just a few hours, she was so understanding and flexible in allowing my dog to stay overnight. She kept me updated with photos and messages, which gave me peace of mind. My dog can be picky about who he’s comfortable with, but when I dropped him off, he acted like he already knew her—he went right inside with no hesitation! I highly recommend Angelina and would definitely book with her again.
Daisy absolutely loved her time with Marissa. I am extremely grateful for how communicative and thorough Marissa was with her time with Daisy. We did a daycare stay while we were having a large party and Marissa’s warm and kind energy gave us such ease about leaving Daisy with her. She gave Daisy two big walks and took lots of pictures. She understood the delicacies of introducing dogs to each other and made Daisy’s stay relaxing, fun, and stress free. I’m grateful for all the photos and the garmin map/route posts too. We will definitely be calling Marissa again!
Aaron is one of the very best dog sitters around! He took such good care of our 2.5-year-old husky, Bowie. Aaron was watching several other dogs as well and took them all to the dog park in Oak Park. She had a blast. He sent us lots of updates and videos while she was in his care. He also asked all the right questions, even some I hadn't thought of, to best address Bowie’s needs and comfort. I highly recommend Aaron’s dog-sitting services. He took Bowie into his care on short notice for the 4th of July. He is a true gem! Thank you so very much ❤️
Michelle and her son are wonderful! She took our booking last minute, which we really appreciated, and was so flexible when our business event in the city ran longer than expected. Our Boomer was in great hands, and we’re so thankful for her care and understanding. Highly recommend!
Our pup loves going to Erica and Ricardo’s for daycare. She’s an anxious girl, but she gets so excited when we pull up and runs into the house as soon as we get there. She gets lots of playtime and love, and we get cute pictures and updates. Would definitely recommend them!
If I could give Dezmond double stars, I would. From the booking to the meet and greet to the consistent communication throughout the weekend I felt so comfortable and at ease leaving my pup with Dezmond for the weekend. Duke had a great time with his dogs, I received some adorable photos throughout the weekends, updates on his food/drinking/bathroom habits (my dog is in the sensitive tummy club), and he was very prompt with timing. I will definitely be booking with Dezmond again and recommend anybody looking for a hands on and active caretaker for their pet to book with Dezmond ASAP!
Winnie is always so excited to spend the day at Maira’s and she is wonderful about asking what we are learning in puppy class and making sure to reinforce what we are training which is so important! She keeps me updated with texts and photos throughout the day. I would absolutely use Maira again in the future.
Damaris took my puppy for a few hrs a couple of days before our week long trip. This way when we left her there for a week, she was familiar with her sitter. Delilah took to Damaris right away and seemed to enjoy her visits there. So glad we found Damaris! She is warm, and friendl. I will not worry about my puppy.
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The median cost per day for doggy day care in River Forest is $40
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Sitters in River Forest average 3 repeat doggy day care clients
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Only Rover provides comprehensive River Forest 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 River Forest 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, 3,647 sitters provided doggy day care in River Forest. 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 River Forest sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in River Forest have an average of 16 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 River Forest.
River Forest 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 River Forest 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 3,647 sitters offering doggy day care in River Forest on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In River Forest, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 86% 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.
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