Your Pooch’s Home Away From Home
A cage-free, licensed home kennel in Northbrook, IL
Since 2004, Sue’s Dog House has provided excellent and unique dog care, specializing in meeting each guest’s individual needs. We take care of dogs, not herds of dogs.
Our commitment is to ensure the health, safety and contentment of every visiting pup. Through knowledge, patience and prevention, mission accomplished. Simply put, our philosophy is to treat your beloved as our own.
Cage-free
Supervised freedom and play in my huge backyard
Natural socialization
Gentle discipline
Regular walks (4+) daily
Feedings to your specification
Plenty of clean, filtered water
Proactive health management
Meds/supplements administered (injections included)
“When I leave my pup with Sue I can leave town knowing she is loved and taken care of in every way. I can truly relax with Sue caring for her. ”
Licensed
Home environment
Calm music
Afternoon nap
Adult employees
24/7 human contact/availability
Unannounced inspections
Basement for tornado warnings
Fire alarm system
“My dog hates the car, but when we tell her we are headed to Sue’s house she happily trots to the car because she loves Sue as much as we do.”
“I have been bringing my dog to Sue for several years and can’t see myself boarding him at any other place. He always gets excited at drop off and you can tell there’s a real bond with Sue. Her hours and days are flexible for any kind of travel. I recommend Sue for any family that needs boarding for their dog!”
“We’ve been taking our dog to Sue’s Dog House for the past six years, knowing that Sue, an expert in understanding dogs, will take loving care of her. We are totally confident that our dog enjoys the atmosphere and love that Sue provides. Our dog thoroughly enjoys getting in the car to go to Sue’s and when she gets there she joyfully gets out of the car to greet Sue. We are grateful for the bond that our dog has with Sue and we totally trust Sue’s judgment. We have truly appreciated the insights Sue has shared with us about our dog. Sue is exceptional at positively communicating with our dog. We highly recommend Sue’s Dog House for boarding. We are so fortunate to have Sue in our lives. ”
“Any time I need dog care, I know my pup will be well taken care of and safe while I’m away. Sue has been my dog sitter for years! I’m on my 5th dog! She is always quick to respond and I trust her fully. She also makes drop-off and pick-up so simple and stress-free for our dog. He loves it there. Definitely will see her again soon!”
“Sue is so wonderful with our dog! We have been going to her for about 4-5 years. My dog, Trixie, is always happy to see her; she wags her tail and is excited when she greets us. Sue is knowledgeable with dogs’ health issues and is a good resource for advice. It is such a comfort knowing that Trixie is in good hands when we are out of town.”
“I’ve had dogs for 50 years, but never boarded them until we tried Sue’s Dog House. I found Sue to be very serious in the way she approaches taking care of other people’s dogs. I was very impressed that her focus is not only safety precautions but also on the way the dogs feel and spend their time. They are walked and play, inside and out. Sue is meticulous about medication and medical needs. She is the only one I trust. ”
“It has been a Godsend to find someone I can truly trust to properly handle my dog while I’m away. He gets tons of attention, exercise, and free play. Sue is incredibly knowledgeable and in tune with dog behavior and dogs seem to naturally respect her. I don’t even consider it boarding. It’s more of a play date. Sue’s home is the ONLY place I would ever leave my dog. ”
“I have gotten to know Sue over the last 40 years and decided to try leaving my dogs with her. I checked the property, fence and secure way of entering. The appointment-only policy allows for the control needed to acclimate each arrival to the other dogs without overwhelming them. When I got back, it was clear to me that my dogs were still having a good time, playful and happy. I like all the walks, safety and overall experience. It has been a tremendous relief being able to leave town knowing they are safe and well! I trust Sue with my dogs’ lives. ”