In-Home Dog Boarding in Evanston, IL
16 vetted sitters offer dog boarding in and around Evanston (1 in Evanston itself) · from $20 per night · median $42. 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: 13 of the 16 are home full-time; 1 can give oral medication, 6 accept giant breeds, 7 also take cats, 1 handle multi-pet households.
Dog Boarding sitters near Evanston
Christa L.
5.0 (1)
Evanston, IL · 2.7 mi from the centre
Animal Lover 🫶🏽
from $30/night
Taylor W.
5.0 (1)
Skokie, IL · 2.7 mi from the centre
animal lover
from $30/night
Claire C.
5.0 (1)
Morton Grove, IL · 4.3 mi from the centre
Enrichment & Personalized Care
from $42/night
Buddy B.
5.0 (3)
Chicago, IL · 5.1 mi from the centre
Loving/Experienced Dog Boarding
from $60/night
Irene C.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 5.9 mi from the centre
Home away from home for furbabie
from $30/night
Ruth S.
5.0 (3)
Chicago, IL · 6.5 mi from the centre
I'm a stay at home mom with my d
from $50/night
Arlene A.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 7.7 mi from the centre
Family of Dog Lovers
from $62/night
Jackie L.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 7.8 mi from the centre
Experienced Pet Caregiver
from $55/night
Bruce M.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 8.7 mi from the centre
Looking to share my pet vibes
from $75/night
Nicole G.
5.0 (1)
Highland park, IL · 10.9 mi from the centre
K9s rule
from $75/night
Yolanda M.
5.0 (1)
Melrose Park, IL · 13.1 mi from the centre
Loving Family Dog Care
from $45/night
Maggie A.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 13.7 mi from the centre
I love all animals <3
from $20/night
Pawpalace
5.0 (1)
Prospect Heights, IL · 13.8 mi from the centre
Xl backyard
from $30/night
Robert V.
5.0 (2)
Melrose Park, IL · 14.3 mi from the centre
Active animal lover
from $55/night
David N.
5.0 (6)
Chicago, IL · 14.3 mi from the centre
Not just a pet but family
from $40/night
Christine S.
5.0 (1)
Elk Grove village, IL · 14.9 mi from the centre
Veterinarian
from $30/night
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How dog boarding works in Evanston
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 Evanston, IL?
SitterNation sitters offering dog boarding in and around Evanston list rates from $20 per night; the median is $42 and most charge between $30 and $55 per night (as of 2026-10-22, 16 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 Evanston?
16 SitterNation sitters offer dog boarding within about 15 miles of Evanston, 1 of them in Evanston itself.
Are SitterNation sitters in Evanston, 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 Evanston dog boarding sitters can give medication?
1 of the 16 sitters can give oral medication. Look for the "Gives medication" badge on the sitter cards above.
Which sitters near Evanston are home all day?
13 of the 16 sitters are home full-time, so your pet is not left alone during the day.
Do any Evanston sitters take giant breeds?
6 of the 16 sitters accept giant dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and similar).
What vaccinations do Evanston 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.