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“Victoria communicated well and was able to share pictures of my pup Cairo while he was in her care. Cairo is very energetic and Victoria did a good job of trying to tire him out. He seemed to have a good time while with her. Thanks again Victoria!”


“Nalix was great with my boy Bentley, very understanding and a true dog person. I was provided pics, which I always appreciate and was glad to see my boy looked happy. My dog is a senior and Nalix was very patient and kind with him, I felt very assured while I was away for a couple of days.”


“Thank you so much for watching Harley! I could tell immediately that she felt comfortable/trusted you when I dropped her off and it made such a difference in allowing me to enjoy my trip. She’s already eaten the treat you sent her home with.”


“Alix was amazing! She looked after Loki and took care of his special needs, she was friendly and caring. Will definitely seek her again when we need dog sitting support again.”

“Yizi is Amazing and is very loving. We love her and Yizi is now part of Meeko’s Tribe. We are so grateful for the True Love and support we have received from Yizi, one of the best caregivers found on Rover. We can’t speak highly enough of Yizi and as long as she’ll have us we will always rebook. Thank you for all the photos and updates.”


“Rachel was an exceptional dog sitter. My dog LOVED staying with her and was very happy when I returned home. Rachel kept in constant contact during my trip and sent lots of pictures! I highly recommend her to anyone who has a dog that they love!”


“Angela took such great care of my pup Gilly! She was super responsive and sent consistent updates throughout the day. In every photo I could tell that Gilly was comfortable and having a great time. Would definitely trust Angela to watch Gilly again!”

“Tyler was great, and very responsive and committed with sitting for our George! Sent daily pics, and informed us of other dogs that would be at his place the same time. We hope to work with him again the next time.”


“Rachel was awesome. She watched our 8 year old rescue for a week while we were away. She’s a good pup but can be finicky away from home. Rachel was attentive to our instructions and consistently checked in with us. I would highly recommend Rachel!”


“We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Ed and Shayana while visiting Boston. From the moment we met them, we could tell our dog Gus was in great hands—he warmed up to them right away, which immediately put us at ease. They were incredibly kind, hospitable, and communicative throughout Gus’s stay. We received regular updates, complete with photos and videos, several times a day. It was clear they were not only attentive to his needs, but genuinely cared about his comfort and happiness. Gus also had a blast hanging out with their sweet dog, Isla—an added bonus! It truly felt like a home away from home for him. If you're looking for a stress-free, loving environment for your pup, Ed and Shayana should be at the very top of your list. We can’t recommend them highly enough!”


“Anna boarded our cat for over a week. She was incredibly kind, caring, and communicative. She treated our cat as if he were her own and we felt peace of mind while he was in her care. She administered his medication three times daily and let us know each time she did. Her photos and videos were so cute and very high quality. We can tell our cat was happy and loved. We cannot recommend her enough and will definitely hire her again the next time we need boarding! Don’t hesitate to book with her 🐾”


“I am very glad I found John, as he was such a caring & attentive & calm sitter for slightly anxious dog. He gave routine updates & pictures to keep me informed of how things were going, & I can tell my dog had a very comfortable stay. I will definitely be booking John again!”


“I booked Meredith to watch my dog Zulie from April 18th to the 23rd, and she was amazing! Super attentive, communicative, and clearly cared about making Zulie comfortable and happy. She sent me regular photo updates, which I really appreciated. Zulie seemed relaxed and well taken care of the entire time. I’d absolutely book Meredith again!”


“I am so glad that I booked Laura on Rover. I want to leave a great review, but I also don't want you to steal her from me as a dogsitter! Laura was extremely responsive, wanted to do everything by the book and ended up being an excellent fit. She sent lots of updates, but I was able to be on vacation and not worry about my dog while away, thanks to her. I would HIGHLY recommend her and hope to use her again soon.”


“Rebecca took great care of my dog during a weekend trip. I know he got plenty of exercise and love because he came home tired in the best way possible. Thank you!”



“Jim always does a great job with our dog. She comes home happy and well exercised. Jim sends us a few videos of our dog either playing in the park or laying on the couch. We trust our dog with Jim W and he came recommended by friends. We will continue to use Jim whenever we need someone to watch our pup”

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Zwany & Leandro C.


“I’ve booked with Zwany and Leandro before and I cannot recommend them enough! They are kind, responsive, and will care for your pets like they are their own!”


Victoria B.
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“Victoria communicated well and was able to share pictures of my pup Cairo while he was in her care. Cairo is very energetic and Victoria did a good job of trying to tire him out. He seemed to have a good time while with her. Thanks again Victoria!”


Dohwee K.

“Dohwee provided an exceptional level of care with frequent updates and a happy pup at the end of the stay. Would absolutely hope that he is available for our dog’s next stay.”


Nalix T.


“Nalix was great with my boy Bentley, very understanding and a true dog person. I was provided pics, which I always appreciate and was glad to see my boy looked happy. My dog is a senior and Nalix was very patient and kind with him, I felt very assured while I was away for a couple of days.”


Todd V.Star Sitter

“Thank you so much for watching Harley! I could tell immediately that she felt comfortable/trusted you when I dropped her off and it made such a difference in allowing me to enjoy my trip. She’s already eaten the treat you sent her home with.”


Alix R.

“Alix was amazing! She looked after Loki and took care of his special needs, she was friendly and caring. Will definitely seek her again when we need dog sitting support again.”


Yizi D.Star Sitter

“Yizi is Amazing and is very loving. We love her and Yizi is now part of Meeko’s Tribe. We are so grateful for the True Love and support we have received from Yizi, one of the best caregivers found on Rover. We can’t speak highly enough of Yizi and as long as she’ll have us we will always rebook. Thank you for all the photos and updates.”


Rachel S.Star Sitter

“Rachel was an exceptional dog sitter. My dog LOVED staying with her and was very happy when I returned home. Rachel kept in constant contact during my trip and sent lots of pictures! I highly recommend her to anyone who has a dog that they love!”


Kwangwoo K.

“Ted is amazing! We would gladly leave our dog in his care again the next time we need a sitter. He sent daily updates and went above and beyond to ensure our dog wasn’t happy.”


Angela Z.

“Angela took such great care of my pup Gilly! She was super responsive and sent consistent updates throughout the day. In every photo I could tell that Gilly was comfortable and having a great time. Would definitely trust Angela to watch Gilly again!”


Tyler S.Star Sitter

“Tyler was great, and very responsive and committed with sitting for our George! Sent daily pics, and informed us of other dogs that would be at his place the same time. We hope to work with him again the next time.”


Rachel A.Star Sitter

“Rachel was awesome. She watched our 8 year old rescue for a week while we were away. She’s a good pup but can be finicky away from home. Rachel was attentive to our instructions and consistently checked in with us. I would highly recommend Rachel!”


Edward & Shyana H.
Star Sitter


“We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Ed and Shayana while visiting Boston. From the moment we met them, we could tell our dog Gus was in great hands—he warmed up to them right away, which immediately put us at ease. They were incredibly kind, hospitable, and communicative throughout Gus’s stay. We received regular updates, complete with photos and videos, several times a day. It was clear they were not only attentive to his needs, but genuinely cared about his comfort and happiness. Gus also had a blast hanging out with their sweet dog, Isla—an added bonus! It truly felt like a home away from home for him. If you're looking for a stress-free, loving environment for your pup, Ed and Shayana should be at the very top of your list. We can’t recommend them highly enough!”


Anna W.Star Sitter

“Anna boarded our cat for over a week. She was incredibly kind, caring, and communicative. She treated our cat as if he were her own and we felt peace of mind while he was in her care. She administered his medication three times daily and let us know each time she did. Her photos and videos were so cute and very high quality. We can tell our cat was happy and loved. We cannot recommend her enough and will definitely hire her again the next time we need boarding! Don’t hesitate to book with her 🐾”


John C.Star Sitter

“I am very glad I found John, as he was such a caring & attentive & calm sitter for slightly anxious dog. He gave routine updates & pictures to keep me informed of how things were going, & I can tell my dog had a very comfortable stay. I will definitely be booking John again!”


Meredith G.


“I booked Meredith to watch my dog Zulie from April 18th to the 23rd, and she was amazing! Super attentive, communicative, and clearly cared about making Zulie comfortable and happy. She sent me regular photo updates, which I really appreciated. Zulie seemed relaxed and well taken care of the entire time. I’d absolutely book Meredith again!”


Laura S.Star Sitter

“I am so glad that I booked Laura on Rover. I want to leave a great review, but I also don't want you to steal her from me as a dogsitter! Laura was extremely responsive, wanted to do everything by the book and ended up being an excellent fit. She sent lots of updates, but I was able to be on vacation and not worry about my dog while away, thanks to her. I would HIGHLY recommend her and hope to use her again soon.”


Megan P.

“June has the best time with Megan!! So many photos and updates I know she was so well cared for :) will definitely be booking with Megan again!!”


Rebecca Y.Star Sitter

“Rebecca took great care of my dog during a weekend trip. I know he got plenty of exercise and love because he came home tired in the best way possible. Thank you!”




Jim W.

“Jim always does a great job with our dog. She comes home happy and well exercised. Jim sends us a few videos of our dog either playing in the park or laying on the couch. We trust our dog with Jim W and he came recommended by friends. We will continue to use Jim whenever we need someone to watch our pup”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Boston is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Boston dog boarding rates can be found as low as $27 to as high as $88 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 3,717 sitters provided dog boarding in Boston. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Boston dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Boston have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Boston.
Rover makes it easy to find Boston dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 3,717 dog boarding sitters in Boston on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Boston, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
