In-Home Dog Boarding in Arlington Heights, IL

17 vetted sitters offer dog boarding in and around Arlington Heights (1 in Arlington Heights itself) · from $25 per night · median $45. In-home dog boarding, not a kennel: your dog stays overnight in a vetted sitter's home with the routine, walks and attention of a family pet. Sitters list how many guest dogs they take, whether they are home full-time, which sizes they accept and how often potty breaks happen.

Care details across these sitters: 14 of the 17 are home full-time; 3 can give oral medication, 1 can give injections such as insulin, 2 have senior-pet experience, 2 take special-needs pets, 5 accept giant breeds, 2 take puppies, 6 also take cats, 3 handle multi-pet households.

Dog Boarding sitters near Arlington Heights

Julia M.

Julia M.

5.0 (1)

Arlington Heights, IL · 1.3 mi from the centre

Experienced pet sitter

from $49/night

Home full-time
Pawpalace

Pawpalace

5.0 (1)

Prospect Heights, IL · 2 mi from the centre

Xl backyard

from $30/night

Home full-time
Gives medication
Christine S.

Christine S.

5.0 (1)

Elk Grove village, IL · 4.8 mi from the centre

Veterinarian

from $30/night

Home full-time
Accepts cats
Melissa P.

Melissa P.

5.0 (2)

Roselle, IL · 8.5 mi from the centre

Caring, experienced cat care

from $25/night

Home full-time
Accepts cats
Nicole G.

Nicole G.

5.0 (1)

Highland park, IL · 9.8 mi from the centre

K9s rule

from $75/night

Home full-time
Valentina A.

Valentina A.

5.0 (1)

Bloomingdale, IL · 10.5 mi from the centre

Experienced Pet Care Taker

from $55/night

Home full-time
Robb K.

Robb K.

5.0 (1)

Addison, IL · 10.8 mi from the centre

Happy to open my home!

from $45/night

Home full-time
Claire C.

Claire C.

5.0 (1)

Morton Grove, IL · 11.7 mi from the centre

Enrichment & Personalized Care

from $42/night

Accepts cats
Natalie K.

Natalie K.

5.0 (1)

Elmhurst, IL · 12.5 mi from the centre

Your pet’s new best friend!

from $40/night

Home full-time
Gives medication
Puppies OK
Jackie L.

Jackie L.

5.0 (1)

Chicago, IL · 12.8 mi from the centre

Experienced Pet Caregiver

from $55/night

Home full-time
Accepts cats
Melissa P.

Melissa P.

5.0 (3)

Lombard, IL · 13.3 mi from the centre

Pawsitively purrfect sitter!

from $60/night

Giant dogs OK
Taylor W.

Taylor W.

5.0 (1)

Skokie, IL · 13.6 mi from the centre

animal lover

from $30/night

Giant dogs OK
Amberley  J.

Amberley J.

5.0 (2)

Lombard, IL · 13.8 mi from the centre

Pets and people, happy together

from $35/night

Home full-time
Gives injections
Puppies OK
Robert V.

Robert V.

5.0 (2)

Melrose Park, IL · 13.9 mi from the centre

Active animal lover

from $55/night

Home full-time
Giant dogs OK
Ruth S.

Ruth S.

5.0 (3)

Chicago, IL · 14 mi from the centre

I'm a stay at home mom with my d

from $50/night

Home full-time
Giant dogs OK
Arlene A.

Arlene A.

5.0 (1)

Chicago, IL · 14.6 mi from the centre

Family of Dog Lovers

from $62/night

Home full-time
Yolanda M.

Yolanda M.

5.0 (1)

Melrose Park, IL · 14.9 mi from the centre

Loving Family Dog Care

from $45/night

Home full-time
Giant dogs OK

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How dog boarding works in Arlington Heights

Choose a boarder near you, check their home details and reviews, and send a request with your drop-off and pick-up dates. Most sitters offer a meet-and-greet first. You pay securely in the app and get daily updates during the stay.

Frequently asked questions

How much does dog boarding cost in Arlington Heights, IL?

SitterNation sitters offering dog boarding in and around Arlington Heights list rates from $25 per night; the median is $45 and most charge between $35 and $55 per night (as of 2026-10-22, 17 sitters). Owners pay an 11% service fee capped at $50 per booking; sitters keep 100% of their rate.

How many dog boarding sitters are there near Arlington Heights?

17 SitterNation sitters offer dog boarding within about 15 miles of Arlington Heights, 1 of them in Arlington Heights itself.

Are SitterNation sitters in Arlington Heights, IL vetted?

Yes. Every sitter completes identity verification, a safety course with a quiz, and a profile review by the SitterNation team before they can accept bookings. Reviews on sitter pages come from pet owners after completed bookings.

Which Arlington Heights dog boarding sitters can give medication?

3 of the 17 sitters can give oral medication, and 1 can give injections such as insulin. Look for the "Gives medication" badge on the sitter cards above.

Which sitters near Arlington Heights are home all day?

14 of the 17 sitters are home full-time, so your pet is not left alone during the day.

Do any Arlington Heights sitters take giant breeds?

5 of the 17 sitters accept giant dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and similar).

What vaccinations do Arlington Heights boarders require?

Each sitter sets their own requirements; most ask for current rabies and DHPP, and many ask for Bordetella. You can upload vaccination records to your pet's profile so the sitter sees them before the meet-and-greet. See our guide on what shots dogs need for boarding.