In-Home Dog Boarding in Waukegan, IL
3 vetted sitters offer dog boarding in and around Waukegan (1 in Waukegan itself) · from $40 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: 3 of the 3 are home full-time; 1 accept giant breeds, 1 also take cats.
Dog Boarding sitters near Waukegan
Martha y Byron G.
5.0 (3)
Waukegan, IL · 3.5 mi from the centre
🐶Treated Like Family: Love&Care
from $45/night
Anna T.
5.0 (1)
Grayslake, IL · 9.5 mi from the centre
Experienced dog lover!
from $40/night
Nicole G.
5.0 (1)
Highland park, IL · 13 mi from the centre
K9s rule
from $75/night
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How dog boarding works in Waukegan
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 Waukegan, IL?
SitterNation sitters offering dog boarding in and around Waukegan list rates from $40 per night; the median is $45 and most charge between $40 and $75 per night (as of 2026-10-22, 3 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 Waukegan?
3 SitterNation sitters offer dog boarding within about 15 miles of Waukegan, 1 of them in Waukegan itself.
Are SitterNation sitters in Waukegan, 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 sitters near Waukegan are home all day?
3 of the 3 sitters are home full-time, so your pet is not left alone during the day.
Do any Waukegan sitters take giant breeds?
1 of the 3 sitters accept giant dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and similar).
What vaccinations do Waukegan 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.