In-Home Dog Boarding in Oak Lawn, IL
15 vetted sitters offer dog boarding in and around Oak Lawn (1 in Oak Lawn itself) · from $20 per night · median $40. 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 15 are home full-time; 2 can give oral medication, 1 can give injections such as insulin, 2 have senior-pet experience, 1 take special-needs pets, 7 accept giant breeds, 4 also take cats.
Dog Boarding sitters near Oak Lawn
Ann R.
5.0 (1)
Oak Lawn, IL · 2.2 mi from the centre
100% purebred Animal lover ♥️
from $40/night
Manuel P.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 3.6 mi from the centre
Where you’re pet stays and plays
from $35/night
Amy A.
5.0 (1)
Alsip, IL · 4 mi from the centre
Comfort, Care and Peace of Mind
from $32/night
Maria C.
5.0 (2)
Chicago, IL · 4.8 mi from the centre
All dogs are welcome here
from $40/night
Janet M.
5.0 (1)
Summit, IL · 5.9 mi from the centre
In My Home Dog Boarding/Daycare
from $40/night
Tamara C.
5.0 (2)
Brookfield, IL · 8.2 mi from the centre
Dog Mom of 2 & Dog Rescuer!
from $45/night
Cristian S.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 8.2 mi from the centre
Any Size, Any Breed, Count On Me
from $55/night
David N.
5.0 (6)
Chicago, IL · 9.6 mi from the centre
Not just a pet but family
from $40/night
Maggie A.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 10.3 mi from the centre
I love all animals <3
from $20/night
Kit E.
5.0 (1)
Calumet City, IL · 11.5 mi from the centre
Animal lover
from $75/night
Yolanda M.
5.0 (1)
Melrose Park, IL · 13.4 mi from the centre
Loving Family Dog Care
from $45/night
Sylvie R.
5.0 (1)
Lockport, IL · 13.8 mi from the centre
Dogs need a vacation, too!
from $60/night
Robert V.
5.0 (2)
Melrose Park, IL · 14.2 mi from the centre
Active animal lover
from $55/night
Derek S.
5.0 (1)
Woodridge, IL · 14.4 mi from the centre
Kind, caring, and loving animals
from $29/night
Bruce M.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 14.8 mi from the centre
Looking to share my pet vibes
from $75/night
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How dog boarding works in Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn, IL?
SitterNation sitters offering dog boarding in and around Oak Lawn list rates from $20 per night; the median is $40 and most charge between $35 and $55 per night (as of 2026-10-22, 15 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 Oak Lawn?
15 SitterNation sitters offer dog boarding within about 15 miles of Oak Lawn, 1 of them in Oak Lawn itself.
Are SitterNation sitters in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn dog boarding sitters can give medication?
2 of the 15 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 Oak Lawn are home all day?
13 of the 15 sitters are home full-time, so your pet is not left alone during the day.
Do any Oak Lawn sitters take giant breeds?
7 of the 15 sitters accept giant dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and similar).
What vaccinations do Oak Lawn 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.