Your Dog's Comfort, Your Peace of Mind: Chicago House Sitting

Keep your dog happy and secure in their familiar surroundings with overnight care from trusted, vetted Chicago house sitters.

Vetted Sitters
Overnight Care
Daily Updates
Dog relaxing at home with a Tails house sitter in Chicago

Why Choose In-Home House Sitting?

Comfort of Home

Minimize stress by keeping your dog in their familiar environment and routine.

Personalized Attention

Your dog receives one-on-one care and companionship.

Home Security

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your home is occupied and cared for.

Maintained Routine

Feeding, walks, and medication schedules stay consistent.

How It Works

Arranging House Sitting is Easy

Find the perfect sitter to care for your dog and home in Chicago.

Create a profile for your pet and outline home care instructions.

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Review profiles of vetted Chicago sitters available for your dates.

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Ensure compatibility and walk the sitter through your home and pet's routine.

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Confirm your booking and receive updates while you're away.

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Specialized Care

Care Tailored to Your Dog's Needs

Our experienced house sitters can accommodate a variety of special requirements to ensure your dog receives the best care possible in your absence.

Reliable Medication Schedules

Reliable administration of pills, injections, etc., precisely following your vet's instructions.

Gentle Senior Dog Comfort

Patient care focused on your senior dog's mobility, diet, and comfort needs at home.

Consistent Puppy Routines

Maintaining your puppy’s routine at home: play, training reinforcement, and potty schedules.

Calming Anxiety Support

Experienced sitters create a calm, secure environment in your home to help ease separation anxiety.

Skilled Behavioral Management

Safe, skilled handling for dogs with reactivity or triggers, following your guidance.

Dedicated Physical Needs Care

Attentive support for dogs with vision, hearing, or mobility challenges, ensuring comfort and safety.

Trust & Safety

Reliable Care for Your Pet & Home

We ensure sitters are thoroughly vetted and respect your home as their own.

Rigorous Sitter Vetting

Extensive checks including background screening and interviews.

Respect for Your Home

Clear guidelines and expectations set for sitters staying in your home.

Emergency Support

Our dedicated team provides backup support for pets and sitters.

Secure Platform

Safe messaging and payment processing.

Seamless Care While You're Away

Stress-Free for Your Pet

Your dog stays comfortable with their own bed, toys, and familiar smells.

Continuous Companionship

Overnight presence minimizes loneliness and anxiety for your dog.

Updates From Home

Receive regular photos and messages about your pet's well-being.

Added Home Security

An occupied home deters potential issues while you're gone.

Dog sleeping peacefully at home while being house-sat by a Tails sitter

House Sitting Questions Answered

They live in your home while you're away, providing full-time care for your dog (feeding, walking, playtime, cuddles) and maintaining your home's security.

Yes, house sitting includes overnight stays. Sitters may leave for short periods for personal errands, similar to your own routine, but ensure pet care needs are always met.

Sitters undergo thorough vetting and agree to clear guidelines. We facilitate communication about house rules during the Meet & Greet.

Sitters follow your pre-provided vet instructions and emergency contacts. Our support team is also available 24/7 to assist.

Yes, light house-related tasks are often included. Discuss specific needs with your sitter during the Meet & Greet.

House Sitting Available Across Chicago

Find trusted house sitters in your neighborhood, including:

Lincoln Park Lakeview Wicker Park Bucktown Logan Square West Loop South Loop Gold Coast Old Town ...and more!
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What Chicago Pet Parents Say About Our House Sitters

"Leaving town is so much easier knowing Max is happy at home with his Tails sitter."

Olivia R.

Owner of Max • Chicago

"Our house sitter was amazing! Professional, communicative, and took great care of our dog and home."

Brian K.

Owner of Lucy • Chicago

"Complete peace of mind. Received daily updates and came back to a happy dog and tidy house."

Fatima A.

Owner of Charlie • Chicago

Travel Worry-Free

Book Trusted In-Home Care for Your Dog

Join the waitlist for Chicago's best dog house sitting service.

Caregivers matched to your dog's energy level, age, and needs

GPS tracking and real-time updates during every service

Simple scheduling for walks, boarding, and daycare

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For Early Access Members

Waitlist members get first access to our top-rated caregivers and premium time slots when we launch in your neighborhood.