Dog boarding

Discover your dog’s home away from home with a loving dog sitter in your local area.

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No more loud kennels or cages

  • Loving care in your sitter's home

    It's easy to find dog boarding in your city – just search your postcode to see trusted sitters near you.

  • Dog sitters you can trust

    Every sitter profile has been individually reviewed and approved by Rover and sitters on Rover have received millions of 5-star reviews.

  • Affordable, personalised pet care

    Worried that dog boarding in a sitter’s home will be more expensive than kennels? Find out how much dog sitters near you typically cost.

  • Easy Meet & Greets

    Meet your dog's perfect match before you book. Request a free in-person Meet & Greet, straight from your Rover inbox.

  • Cute photo updates

    Millions of adorable photos have been sent through Rover! Receive a pic of your dog enjoying a game of fetch.

How to book dog boarding

  1. 1. Search Pet Sitters

    Browse profiles of sitters near you who offer overnight dog boarding.
  2. 2. Meet In Person

    Schedule a free in-person Meet & Greet to find the perfect fit.
  3. 3. Book and Pay

    It’s that easy! All payments are processed through Rover's secured platform.

We've got your (and your dog's) back

  • Cashless payments

    Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform – no cash or cheques required.

  • Rover Guarantee

    Every booking made through Rover is covered by the Rover Guarantee. Learn More

  • Booking Protection

    It doesn't happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter. Learn More

  • World-class support

    We’re friendly, knowledgeable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.

Meet sitters who’ll treat your dog like family

Connect with a 5-star sitter who'll welcome your dog into their home when you're out of town—whether it’s just for the weekend or over a few weeks. Dog boarding is great for:

Rover offers many services to meet your pet care needs, including:

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