In-Home Dog Boarding in Elmhurst, IL
35 vetted sitters offer dog boarding in and around Elmhurst (1 in Elmhurst itself) · from $20 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: 30 of the 35 are home full-time; 5 can give oral medication, 3 can give injections such as insulin, 4 have senior-pet experience, 4 take special-needs pets, 15 accept giant breeds, 2 take puppies, 13 also take cats, 3 handle multi-pet households.
Dog Boarding sitters near Elmhurst
Natalie K.
5.0 (1)
Elmhurst, IL · 1.1 mi from the centre
Your pet’s new best friend!
from $40/night
Robert V.
5.0 (2)
Melrose Park, IL · 3.4 mi from the centre
Active animal lover
from $55/night
Melissa P.
5.0 (3)
Lombard, IL · 4.2 mi from the centre
Pawsitively purrfect sitter!
from $60/night
Amberley J.
5.0 (2)
Lombard, IL · 4.2 mi from the centre
Pets and people, happy together
from $35/night
Yolanda M.
5.0 (1)
Melrose Park, IL · 5.4 mi from the centre
Loving Family Dog Care
from $45/night
Mari S.
5.0 (1)
Lombard, IL · 5.4 mi from the centre
Trusted Care for Your Pets❤️
from $65/night
Robb K.
5.0 (1)
Addison, IL · 6 mi from the centre
Happy to open my home!
from $45/night
Jean S.
5.0 (3)
Lombard, IL · 6.6 mi from the centre
Tender loving care
from $50/night
Valentina A.
5.0 (1)
Bloomingdale, IL · 7.2 mi from the centre
Experienced Pet Care Taker
from $55/night
Tamara C.
5.0 (2)
Brookfield, IL · 7.9 mi from the centre
Dog Mom of 2 & Dog Rescuer!
from $45/night
Christine S.
5.0 (1)
Elk Grove village, IL · 8.2 mi from the centre
Veterinarian
from $30/night
James D.
5.0 (4)
Wheaton, IL · 8.2 mi from the centre
Life Long Dog Lover
from $50/night
Melissa P.
5.0 (2)
Roselle, IL · 8.4 mi from the centre
Caring, experienced cat care
from $25/night
Grant S.
5.0 (4)
Carol Stream, IL · 9.1 mi from the centre
The best love for your friend(s)
from $45/night
Jackie L.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 9.1 mi from the centre
Experienced Pet Caregiver
from $55/night
Arlene A.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 10.2 mi from the centre
Family of Dog Lovers
from $62/night
Janet M.
5.0 (1)
Summit, IL · 10.3 mi from the centre
In My Home Dog Boarding/Daycare
from $40/night
Ruth S.
5.0 (3)
Chicago, IL · 10.9 mi from the centre
I'm a stay at home mom with my d
from $50/night
Bruce M.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 11.5 mi from the centre
Looking to share my pet vibes
from $75/night
Ashley N.
5.0 (1)
Naperville, IL · 11.5 mi from the centre
Exceptional Pet Care
from $55/night
Cristian S.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 11.6 mi from the centre
Any Size, Any Breed, Count On Me
from $55/night
Derek S.
5.0 (1)
Woodridge, IL · 12 mi from the centre
Kind, caring, and loving animals
from $29/night
Claire C.
5.0 (1)
Morton Grove, IL · 12.7 mi from the centre
Enrichment & Personalized Care
from $42/night
David N.
5.0 (6)
Chicago, IL · 13.7 mi from the centre
Not just a pet but family
from $40/night
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How dog boarding works in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst, IL?
SitterNation sitters offering dog boarding in and around Elmhurst list rates from $20 per night; the median is $45 and most charge between $35 and $55 per night (as of 2026-10-22, 35 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 Elmhurst?
35 SitterNation sitters offer dog boarding within about 15 miles of Elmhurst, 1 of them in Elmhurst itself.
Are SitterNation sitters in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst dog boarding sitters can give medication?
5 of the 35 sitters can give oral medication, and 3 can give injections such as insulin. Look for the "Gives medication" badge on the sitter cards above.
Which sitters near Elmhurst are home all day?
30 of the 35 sitters are home full-time, so your pet is not left alone during the day.
Do any Elmhurst sitters take giant breeds?
15 of the 35 sitters accept giant dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and similar).
What vaccinations do Elmhurst 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.