In-Home Dog Daycare in Chicago, IL
12 vetted sitters offer dog daycare in and around Chicago (7 in Chicago itself) · from $25 per day · median $35. Daytime care in a sitter's home with a small group of dogs, no overnight stay — a calmer alternative to a large daycare facility for dogs who need company and exercise while you work. Sitters list how many dogs they take and whether they are home full-time.
Care details across these sitters: 11 of the 12 are home full-time; 1 can give oral medication, 1 can give injections such as insulin, 1 have senior-pet experience, 1 take special-needs pets, 7 accept giant breeds.
Dog Daycare sitters near Chicago
David N.
5.0 (6)
Chicago, IL · 3.5 mi from the centre
Not just a pet but family
from $25/day
Cristian S.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 6.1 mi from the centre
Any Size, Any Breed, Count On Me
from $45/day
Bianca C.
5.0 (4)
Chicago, IL · 7.4 mi from the centre
We can work “PAW-fectly”
from $50/day
Maria C.
5.0 (2)
Chicago, IL · 8 mi from the centre
All dogs are welcome here
from $30/day
Arlene A.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 8.2 mi from the centre
Family of Dog Lovers
from $50/day
Ruth S.
5.0 (3)
Chicago, IL · 9 mi from the centre
I'm a stay at home mom with my d
from $30/day
Jackie L.
5.0 (1)
Chicago, IL · 10 mi from the centre
Experienced Pet Caregiver
from $35/day
Janet M.
5.0 (1)
Summit, IL · 10.8 mi from the centre
In My Home Dog Boarding/Daycare
from $30/day
Tamara C.
5.0 (2)
Brookfield, IL · 11.8 mi from the centre
Dog Mom of 2 & Dog Rescuer!
from $35/day
Claire C.
5.0 (1)
Morton Grove, IL · 12.4 mi from the centre
Enrichment & Personalized Care
from $39/day
Robert V.
5.0 (2)
Melrose Park, IL · 12.5 mi from the centre
Active animal lover
from $45/day
Ann R.
5.0 (1)
Oak Lawn, IL · 13.2 mi from the centre
100% purebred Animal lover ♥️
from $33/day
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How dog daycare works in Chicago
Choose a daycare sitter, pick the days (one-off or every week) and the drop-off and pick-up times, and send a request. You pay in the app once it is accepted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does dog daycare cost in Chicago, IL?
SitterNation sitters offering dog daycare in and around Chicago list rates from $25 per day; the median is $35 and most charge between $30 and $45 per day (as of 2026-10-22, 12 sitters). Owners pay an 11% service fee capped at $50 per booking; sitters keep 100% of their rate.
How many dog daycare sitters are there near Chicago?
12 SitterNation sitters offer dog daycare within about 15 miles of Chicago, 7 of them in Chicago itself.
Are SitterNation sitters in Chicago, 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 Chicago dog daycare sitters can give medication?
1 of the 12 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 Chicago are home all day?
11 of the 12 sitters are home full-time, so your pet is not left alone during the day.
Do any Chicago sitters take giant breeds?
7 of the 12 sitters accept giant dogs (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and similar).
What vaccinations do Chicago 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.