Dog Boarding in Island Lake

We had an excellent experience with Dickson as a dog sitter for Pollux, our Briard, during an 11-day stay. From the start, Dickson’s calm and steady demeanor was a great fit for Pollux, helping him feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for. Beyond the regular responsibilities, Dickson went above and beyond by working with Pollux on a couple of dog commands and taking extra care with his grooming beyond the basic requirements. It was clear that he paid close attention to Pollux’s needs and made sure he stayed healthy, engaged, and happy throughout his stay. Dickson’s home is also very well suited for larger dogs, with an appropriate setup and a fenced garden that gave Pollux space to enjoy himself safely. We especially appreciated the regular updates, including pictures and videos of Pollux’s activities, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Communication with Dickson was straightforward and thoughtful. He kept us informed, asked questions when needed, and made us feel like true partners in Pollux’s care. We are very grateful for the attention and dedication he showed, and we would confidently recommend Dickson to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and capable dog sitter. We would not hesitate to book with Dickson again and highly recommend him to any family looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely committed to their dog’s well-being.

I am so fortunate I found June on Rover. We needed a sitter who will look after Knight for 6 nights. We like that Knight will be able to be on the sofa and sleep on the bed just like home. And Knight even gets to play with June's dog, Cookie! June is very responsive to my questions leading up to our trip. During our trip, she gave daily updates on Knight and sent pictures. There was never a time that I was concerned about Knight's well-being. Will definitely rebook with her again. Thanks, June!

Dorothy was wonderful to work with. The communication was great and I was very comfortable leaving my dog in her care, I highly recommend her! I've had other sitters and it was normal for my dog to be stressed out and not eat food for a day or two. Much to my surprise, my dog ate normally right from the start which is a huge testament to how well Dorothy nurtured her and helped her relax.

Natalia was outstanding! Took such great care of my dog, ensuring he was well-fed, well-loved and well-walked, going above and beyond the whole way. I would rebook with Natalia anytime!

Bentley absolutely loved his time with Jill and her family!! Jill was very attentive and I received lots of pictures and videos which I really appreciated!! She was sooo amazing and welcomed Bentley into her family like he was her own! Next time I go out of town I will definitely book with Jill again!!

I think my dog River is the luckiest dog. Apart from us, her family, giving her all the love, she also gets more love from Joe and Shalyn, the girls and Sadie! This is River’s repeat stay and she always loves her time with all of them. Wonderful family 😊

Kim was fantastic! I have two older dogs that require medication and she was great with them. Very communicative throughout and provides lots of pictures of them enjoying their stay. I knew my dogs were in good hands and being treated as if they were here own. Would definitely recommend Kim and use her again!

Luna had a wonderful time during her stay, and the pictures were absolutely lovely—thank you so much!

We had such a wonderful experience and couldn’t be happier! Jean took amazing care of our dog and kept me updated several times a day with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She has two dogs of her own, and they were both so sweet and friendly with our dog — it was wonderful knowing he had good company and felt comfortable and happy there. Jean is caring, attentive, reliable, and clearly truly loves dogs. We came home to a very happy dog, and I would absolutely trust her with him again. We are so grateful to have found her and highly recommend her! ❤️

Katerina was super nice & accomidating. Our dog fit into her family perfectly and felt very at home. He actually tried to run back into her house as I tried putting him in the car! I’m sure our dog would love to visit again.

I was really nervous leaving my dog with anyone since it had been years since I left her with a sitter and she has a chronic illness that requires a lot of care and medicine. From the start, Lisbeth was kind and patient and really cared about tending to my dog properly. Her calm demeanor not only put my dog but also myself at ease. She sent me videos and pictures everyday so I knew my dog was doing ok while I was gone. My dog came back so happy and so relaxed from her stay with Lisbeth that I knew she was looked after really well. Not only would I recommend Lisbeth, I also plan to book her again.

Anna took good care of our two dogs while we were away for a long weekend. They came home happy and rested. We will hope she can sit for them again in the future. :)

Deidre is basically the host of dog summer camp! She's watched Winston twice and both times he comes home happy and exhausted. He gets tons of cuddles and love, but also great playtime in her fenced in backyard. Deidre is the best!

Elisa went above and beyond caring for Sparky. She was concerned that Sparky wasn’t eating enough, so she even cooked chicken for her. Elisa sent photos and updates throughout Sparky’s stay. We know Sparky was given special TLC and will definitely use Elisa again. We’re so glad we found her on this site!

Cheryl was accommodating to our 2 shy/anxious dachshunds. She sent plenty of updates and pictures letting us know how our girls were doing. We will definitely use Cheryl again in the future

Prithvi was so good with my dog. He was happy and didn't want to leave. He made friends with Loki. They had a great time together. Will book again.

Yaki was very kind to our dog Milo and very attentive to all of his senior dog needs. She had great communication, and sent daily updates. My dog came home happy and we would definitely recommend Yaki and use her again!

I recently had the pleasure of having Titan cared for by Carisa, and I couldn't be happier! First time using Rover, so was very nervous but From the moment I met her, it was clear that she had a genuine love for dogs. She took the time to understand Titan's personality, needs, and routine, which made me feel at ease leaving him in her care. Throughout his stay he had playtime with her beautiful family dog, which Titan absolutely loved! I received regular updates and adorable photos, showing how well he was doing, which really put my mind at rest. When I picked him up, Titan was happy and exhausted from all the fun he had. It was evident that he was well cared for and loved during his time away from home. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter. Thank you for taking such great care of our dog Titan.