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JoAnne F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
20 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Wauconda, IL, 60084

Our dogs had an excellent stay with JoAnne. They were loved on and treated like part of the family. I truly felt like I’d left them in the caring hands of friends. She sent us several pictures of them throughout the week with reports of the fun they were having and didn’t seem to have any trouble with their weird quirks of barking at the tv or cowering at thunder. I would definitely book here again and recommend to all my friends with dogs.

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Shannon S.
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Dickson D.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Island Lake, IL, 60042

Dickson was absolutely wonderful with Charlie! He sent frequent videos and photo updates, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. Charlie is 12 years old and diabetic, she stayed on her eating schedule and received her insulin shots on time — Dickson handled everything perfectly and with such care. I felt completely comfortable knowing she was safe, happy, and enjoying time playing in his fenced backyard. You can truly tell he loves animals and treats them like family. This was such a great experience, and I will absolutely have Charlie stay with him any time. Highly recommend Dickson to any friends or family looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter!!

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Blair C.
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Elaina & Joseph V.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
15 years of experience
Volo, IL, 60073

Thank you Elaina and Joseph for allowing me to book with a short notice and for being very flexible with dropoff and pickup times. Communication was excellent, constant updates and pictures, and great care. You'll definitely be my sitter of choice when I'm in the area. Thank you!!

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Christine H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
35 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

Chris was magic to work with. Super communicative, easy-going and ultimately a dog lover. I highly recommend Chris for anyone who is looking for extended dog boarding. (We used Chris for over a week while moving down to Florida). Thanks again for having our Pyradoodle!

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Peter C.
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Danielle H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
McHenry, IL, 60050

Danielle and her family were absolutely incredible with my dog, Pretzel! From the moment I dropped him off, I could tell he was going to be fully embraced as part of their family. She provided timely updates, photos, and messages that truly put my mind at ease — and honestly made me miss my boy even more in the sweetest way. Pretzel was active, engaged, and showered with cuddles — exactly the kind of love and attention he receives at home. It genuinely felt like while I was on vacation, he was on one too! The level of care Danielle and her family provided was exceptional. When I brought Pretzel home, I could even tell he felt the “void” of leaving them — which speaks volumes about how loved and comfortable he was in their care. I am beyond grateful and already looking forward to my next trip knowing Pretzel will be in such amazing hands. Highly, highly recommend! 🐶✨

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Sitter Profile Image: June & Wade C.
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June & Wade C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
30 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Algonquin, IL, 60102

This was our second time using June and we couldn't be happier! She takes such wonderful care of our dog—she’s thorough, thoughtful, and always keeps us updated with great photos and messages. It’s clear she loves him and treats him like her own. ❤️ Our dog absolutely adores his hour-long walks with June (which she asked about ahead of time). He always comes home happy and tired! He also loves having Cookie to play with, which is such a fun bonus! We truly wouldn’t trust our pup with anyone else. June is amazing!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stella G.
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Stella G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
59 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Round lake, IL, 60073

We couldn’t be more pleased, and we feel relieved and grateful to have found Stella and her family. We love receiving her photos and updates, and the pickup and drop off process is seamless.

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Sitter Profile Image: Carolyn G.
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Carolyn G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
42 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cary, IL, 60013

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!

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Judith B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
14 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Kildeer, IL, 60047

We hired Judith to watch my 12 year old dog in her home. My dog seemed to really enjoy her stay and I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her. Judith provided twice a day updates which I really enjoyed! She verified with me before I left that twice a day updates would be appropriate which I appreciated too. I would definitely recommend Judith! You can really tell she genuinely cares about dogs. :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Carla F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Crystal Lake, IL, 60014

This was my first time leaving my 6 month old puppy. Carla made the whole process very easy and pleasant. We first did a meet and greet. I knew right then and there that the reviews I had been reading were spot on. I loved the idea that my puppy was going to be with other dogs. Perfect for socializing him. I also was appreciative that my pup was in a familiar situation as home. Carla texted me everyday with videos. Which made this whole experience easier for myself. Don’t hesitate on using Carla as she really is that great!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alicia C.
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Alicia C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
McHenry, IL, 60051

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela A.
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Angela A.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
75 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Hainesville, IL, 60073

We are so grateful for Angela and Dave stepping in last minute to care for our pup during our two-night trip. Their responsiveness from the start made us feel at ease, and we really appreciated the regular photo updates showing our dog happy and comfortable. It was clear that our pup was well taken care of, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again. Highly recommended!

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Kim K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
37 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

This is the second time Wolfie stayed with Kim while we visited Great Wolf Lodge. Although he is nervous and doesn't like strangers, he had an easy time warming up to Kim. She sent us many updates of them going on walks, enjoying her outdoor area, and (his lap dog favorite) keeping close while she worked. When he wouldn't eat his usual dog food, she prepared him special food (with our blessing). We always knew he was in excellent hands and will be back for another visit if we head to Great Wolf Lodge or Great America!

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Donna M.
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Debbie K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Round Lake, IL, 60073

First time using Rover and we had a great experience with Debbie and Tom from the "meet and greet" to the overnight stay. Archie settled in nicely and I could tell he was comfortable there from the pictures and updates they sent. I am grateful for the opportunity to let him stay in a comfy home with people who love dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Edwin P.
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Edwin P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

Karina and Edwin were so wonderful with our dogs and we were so happy knowing they were well taken care of while we traveled. We received lots of pics and the communication was great! Bear and Suzie can’t wait to return for their next stay!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jae S.
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Jae S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Hawthorn Woods, IL, 60047

Jae and her family were amazing to my sweet puppy. I could not have asked for a better family to take care of my dog; we felt absolutely blessed to have such a perfect home when we were gone. The entire family treated her like she was part of the family, and I always felt comforted on my vacation to receive pictures of my dog enjoying her days with her interim family. I will absolutely only use Jae now. And our dogs have become great friends too, so what an incredible bonus!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacob Miles F.
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Jacob Miles F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
36 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

Our dog Ozzy has a great stay with Jacob! He is sometimes nervous when we are out of town but when we dropped Ozzy off with Jacob he made him feel comfortable right away and when we picked Ozzy up he was happy and relaxed - it was obvious he had been well cared for and loved. We really enjoyed the photos and updates Jacob sent each day!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jean N.
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Jean N.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mundelein, IL, 60060

Jean is caring and very attentive to my dog. She gave multiple updates throughout his time there and paid attention to his behavior and asked questions. Very highly recommended

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Sitter Profile Image: Ayako D.
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Ayako D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Barrington, IL, 60010

I received updates with photos.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan J.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Grayslake, IL, 60030

Megan took wonderful care of my 8‑month‑old golden retriever during his very first 5‑day boarding stay. She kept me updated every day with pictures and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. He was clearly happy, safe, and well cared for. I’m very happy with her service and will definitely recommend her and book with her again.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Wauconda is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My two pets had a wonderful stay with Michele- per usual! She truly ensures that they feel just like home! They get so much attention, long and frequent walks and so many snuggles! Feels like they are part of her family and that is how they are treated! Michele is our only dog sitter as I can’t imagine anyone else taking care of them when we are gone! She is always helpful and willing to make it work with our schedule. She and Ann are the best!!

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Linda P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was amazing with my dog—attentive, caring, and reliable. Not only did she take great care of him while I was away, but she also went the extra mile by dropping him off at my friend's house. Truly grateful for her help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!

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Volkan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog was happy, healthy and having fun. I loved the daily pics and videos; and she made friends with the other doggies there

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Kim N.
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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Wauconda

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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Wauconda on Rover is $33.3 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 2,046 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Wauconda. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

94% of Wauconda sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Wauconda landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Wauconda home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Wauconda.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Wauconda sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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