Find Trusted Dog Sitters Near Me in Bolingbrook, IL
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Find dog sitters in Bolingbrook, IL that you’ll love
60 dog sitters are listed in Bolingbrook, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years
Dog sitters in Bolingbrook, IL
My name is Diana. I have many years experience as a household manager also as a nanny, can provide excellent recommendations. I am 54 years old, organized, punctual, calm. Looking for part time morning job (to help with all household tasks also as babysitter or dog sitter).
Diana can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I have over 20 years of animal watching experience, including my own and for others. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I can also perform light grooming such as baths and brushing.
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
I am an animal lover with 5 years of animal handling experience! That experience comes from a mix of boarding, dog-walking, pet-sitting, and dog training. I am positive that with these backgrounds put together I will provide a very fun and safe boarding experience for your dog!
Murphy can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, boarding, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
I have taken care of a golden retriever puppy for about 4-5 months. I also had a dog for about 2 and a half years. I am allergic to cats so am only able to help with dogs. I also would feed and let out a few of my neighbors dogs numerous times while they were on vacation. I would love to walk your dog!
Kera can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
I have always loved animals growing up! I grew up with dogs and cats and had my own business a few years back on dog walking/dog sitting. I love playing and cuddling time with them too!
Savanna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Megan E.
Bolingbrook, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting & cat care in your own home. I've had dogs and cats my entire life, and absolutely love to meet new animals. I'm familiar with caring for large and small breed dogs as well as special needs animals. I'm also familiar with caring for dogs who have epilepsy as well as dementia in elderly pets.
Megan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I would love to pet sit your pet or take your dog for a walk. I have 3 fur babies. A dog and 2 cats.
Tracy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Ashley D.
Bolingbrook, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Ashley and I lost my furry best friend back in August. I adopted her at 8 weeks old and had her until she was almost 14 years old. While I know I'm biased, I truly believe she was the best dog anyone could ever have. That didn't come without some struggles though. The last few years of her...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Katherine, Ive been a baby sitter for most of my life- starting with the triplets that were down the street in my late teens. I'm a Aunt to 6 nieces & nephews that I've cared for & watched.
I grew up always having dogs and cats I have also taken care of so many breads of dogs & cats while volunteering at shelters. I can...
Katherine can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Katherine goes above & beyond when looking after my puppy, Zeus! She is very structural and follows my puppy's schedule to keep him on track when I'm gone. She kept me updated daily and sent pictures/videos of Zeus which was not only reassuring to see that he is...
Stephanie E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals! Not just mine, ALL animals! If I could care for all of the homeless animals in the world I would! Lucky for you I can't ;-) so here I am, available to care for your Loves. I have had both cats and dogs my entire life and I've been pet sitting since I was 12 years old. Whether it's feeding the neighbor's cat while...
Nenia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"We highly recommend Nenia as a nanny! She has been with our family for almost two years taking care of our son and will soon be taking care of our new infant as well. Our son lights up every time it’s a “Nenia day” as he knows he has a fun day in store! Nenia keeps...
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Helena U.
Woodridge, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in cleaning business for well over 11 years. I have been in my current job over seven years, for a family of five plus four dogs. I take care of household needs including detail cleaning, cooking, driving kids to school, pet- and house-sitting, grocery shopping, laundry, etc. Basically anything needed, even a...
Helena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Helena helped me at the last minute, and did a thorough job. I definitely will call on her again! Thank you Helena!!!"
Maria W.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am an organized, dependable, and pet-loving college student working towards an education degree. Currently, I am working as an assistant high school dance coach and am volunteering with children in schools. I have 3 years of experience as a pet sitter working with dogs, cats, fish, and a bearded dragon. I am always...
Sara can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sara has been pet sitting for me since 2019. She came highly recommended and never disappoints. We have two cats and a bearded dragon that she takes care of on a regular basis. She is reliable and consistent with her visits and she never misses an assigned...
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5.0
(2)
I am a full time high school teacher of over 25 years. I adopted 2 large dogs of my own and I have done multiple training classes through Lucky Dog Academy with them in Plainfield, IL. I am also currently volunteering at Anderson Animal Shelter in North Aurora walking dogs where I have a Fear Free certification. I love dogs of...
Dawn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We love Dawn! We are so lucky to have her in our lives. She watches our older female dog and couldn't be happier!"
Catherine M.
Tina F.
Aurora, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Honest, Reliable, Quality Care For Pets - Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - As My Full-Time Business
5.0
(18)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an educated, mature, married woman, have my own car, have pets of my own, a flexible schedule & do this as my full-time business. I earned my American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid Certification for Dogs & Cats on 4-6-13. I have a degree from U of I (Champaign-Urbana) & a Paralegal diploma in CA. I love animals, especially house...
Tina can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Tina was a lifesaver for us. She walked our Doberman several days a week for close to a year. She cared for both of our dogs when we were out of town. She is very thorough and pays close attention to detail. We moved to Plano in November or we would still use her. "
Andrea H.
Sophie M.
Downers Grove, IL
$15-21/hr
5.0
(1)
I would love to provide animal sitting in your own home with dogs of any age, size, breed! (pits are a plus:)) I am excellent at reading dogs and cats body language and respect their unique personalities and boundaries. I am down to play, take them on walks, to parks, and give them a lot of attention and praise.
Sophie can also help with: Pet sitting
Paige R.
Woodridge, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pet Sitter Who Is Caring, Loving, Patient, Reliable, Responsible, Outgoing And Flexible!
5.0
(1)
I have been providing pet sitting/services since 2010. I do not have any breed or size restrictions. A few consistent pets I cared for was a golden retriever and cat in the same household, a miniature Bernedoodle from the age of 6 months till current, a cat from the age of 6 months till current, 2 Maltese, 3 German shepherds,...
Paige can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"I hired Paige when I needed someone capable as well as productive (i.e. time and money to be worth it) to move my personal property from my 1000 square foot condo to my new out of State home. Paige did a great job dealing with my emotional personality at the time...
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for dogs since a very young age. I started dog walking and pet sitting at about 10 years old. I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes. Throughout the years I've learned how to care for dogs with medical needs such as ear/eye drops, pills, medicated baths, etc. I understand the importance of...
Lily can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Lily was great when we went out of the country on vacation for 10 days, caring for our 3 large dogs. She went above and beyond what was asked if her getting the mail playing with and walking the dogs, she even got our mail and gave the dogs there individual medical...
Suzanne S.
Uma M.
Naperville, IL
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 1 year of experience in dog sitting and nannying. I love coming up with fun, educational activities and like to be active! I am also fluent in Spanish and can teach/tutor any STEM subject. I do short-term and long-term sitting and can provide references.
Uma can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Uma is AMAZING!! She is very reliable, caring, kindhearted and responsible. She has babysat my little siblings and cousins when I wasn't able to. She has also taken care of my dog numerous times when I have been out of town. Kids and animals love her!! She is great...
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Kara D.
Naperville, IL
$16-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Kara! I'm 20 and have done pet care for about 6 years now! I absolutely adore animals and have always had a passion to work with them! I have done pet sitting, dog walking and overnights. I have also worked with a wide variety of breeds and all ages!
I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and days to work with...
5.0
"Kara has been our pup sitter for a year now and we absolutely love her! She's dependable and a great communicator. She also deals with our high energy black lab and he adores her! We would 10/10 recommend using Kara! :)"
Aracelli M.
Mack M.
Naperville, IL
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing dog walking/pet sitting for 8 years now. I love all different kinds of animals. I have dog sat and walked small to big dogs. I can do some basic training with dogs. I also pet sit all types of animals dogs, cats, birds(includes chickens), reptiles, etc. I have 5 pets of my own, 2 cats and 3 dogs. I don't do...
Mack can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"McKenzie walked and fed our two dogs while we were out of town. She was warm and sweet with them, we already are hoping to hire her again. Will confidently recommend her to my friends and neighbors. She works with dogs on a daily basis and is a pro!"
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Bolingbrook, IL
Katherine G.
5.0
Katherine goes above & beyond when looking after my puppy, Zeus! She is very structural and follows my puppy's schedule to keep him on track when I'm gone. She kept me updated daily and sent pictures/videos of Zeus which was not only reassuring to see that he is safe and having fun, but also made me...
- Stephanie E.
Nenia V.
5.0
Nenia has been our part-time nanny for the past 3 years and we highly recommend her. She is punctual, reliable, and amazing with young kids. She always comes to work with creative activities planned and is actively engaged with the kids at all times. We wish we could continue working with Nenia,...
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Helena U.
5.0
Helena was great! We had a last minute, one-time cleaning need and she was willing to come out and work hard. She cleaned every surface including window seals, floors, door frames, kitchen, bathrooms, and more. Very punctual, detail oriented, and left our home smelling clean. Helena's service is...
- Alejandro H.
Sara B.
5.0
Sara has been pet sitting for me since 2019. She came highly recommended and never disappoints. We have two cats and a bearded dragon that she takes care of on a regular basis. She is reliable and consistent with her visits and she never misses an assigned appointment. She is a joy to work with and...
- Care member
Dawn F.
5.0
We love Dawn! We are so lucky to have her in our lives. She watches our older female dog and couldn't be happier!
- Catherine M.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Bolingbrook, IL
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
Dog sitters near you in Bolingbrook, IL can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Bolingbrook, IL to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Bolingbrook, IL is $15.11.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Bolingbrook, IL. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Bolingbrook, IL we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Bolingbrook, IL?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Bolingbrook, IL, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.