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Sitter Profile Image: Christina B.
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Christina B.
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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA, 02141

Had a great experience boarding my Golden Retriever with Christina! From the initial meet & greet I could tell Christina was competent, professional, and caring. Leading up to and throughout the boarding she was communicative and sent multiple pictures daily, so I know my dog had a great time. Drop-off and pick-ups were easy. Overall really pleased with the boarding service and will be boarding with Christina again soon!

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Lyn H.
Star Sitter
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
173 reviews
56 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA, 02139

Lyn was fantastic with Luka! It was the first time leaving Luka overnight while my boyfriend and I went away for the weekend. Lyn cared for Luka spectacularly with daily exercise, playtime, and treats. She sent regular updates of how he was doing, along with pictures of what they were up to. Thank you so much Lyn!

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Gina J.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
12 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135

Very flex in drop off and pick up times and also for meet and greet. Will def reach out again for Cari n for my dog in the future! Also great with daily photos!

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Barbara S.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Where do we begin...this was a hard choice when trying to find someone to watch our fur baby for 6 days. He got to know Barb and a visit to her home for a meet and great. Then another visit for half a day. He was in heaven. Barb sent photos throughout the day. He was in a good mood and not anxious at all. Then we left TicTac in her care for 6 days. So many pictures came to us. He definitely has made new friends and was cared for so well. I highly recommend Barb 🌟

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Kelly J.
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John C.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
7 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02145

Hunter had a great overnight stay with John. John took him on several walks and made sure he was fed and comfortable. Our dog sometimes gets anxious and John knew how to calm him. John gave us regular updates and photos. We appreciated the reporting for Hunter's very first overnight with him. TY John!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathy L.
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Kathy L.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

About: I have extensive experience caring for cats from kittens to seniors, including administering oral medications. This includes my own cats and also family/friend cats. I have my own rescue pit mix dog who has needed some patience to build her confidence and I’m proud of the work we’ve done together in the 1+ years together. I’ve also worked as a kennel assistant handling meal times, medication, day cares, walks, and clean up. I have always loved pets, from hamsters up to big 100 lbs dogs. I will treat your baby with love and respect and understanding of their needs. I share pet care duties with my Fiance John who grew up with dogs and cats in his household and takes care of our two cats and rescue dog with me. We both work full time but I only work 4 days a week and John works 5 days but leaves later and gets home earlier than me. I handle the morning chores including pet meals and Phoebe’s first walk of the day. John handles the second walk of the day when he gets home from work and the second mealtime then. Night time, Phoebe always gets a walk before bed and cats get their last meal. On weekends and free days off together (I always have a 3 day weekend) Phoebe usually gets a trip out to a park, trail, or beach where she can either roam and get her running in. Phoebe gets playdates often with her dog besties who live nearby. Phoebe is crate trained and we have an extra crate on hand too as needed. Currently Phoebe and the cats roam free together when we’re at work because they’re trustworthy now but if a guest comes, we can separate rooms easily and use crates. In other clients homes, I will always follow the rules of the house. Dogs and cats alike will get lots of enrichment, walks, and playtime so everyone is satisfied and comfortable.

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Elizabeth & Rodrigo S.
Star Sitter
$64
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02145

Howie runs into Elizabeth and Rodrigo’s home every time I drop him off like it’s his own home!! That’s all you can ask for as a pet parent!! They are so communicative, flexible and kind.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordan G.
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Jordan G.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, 02140

Jordan did an incredible job taking care of Spud for a last minute weekend boarding at her home. Spud clearly had a great time and was well taken care of. Much appreciated and would love to use her services again!

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Hyesoo L.
Star Sitter
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
28 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Brookline, MA, 02446

Hyesoo and her family took really good care of my puppy, Lily. The pictures and updates that Hyesoo sent us made us enjoy our own vacation because I knew that Lily was having a great time with Som, Hyesoo’s puppy. Thank you so much! I’ll definitely call her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Betsy C.
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Betsy C.
$78
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
40 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Betsy and her family were wonderful hosts for our pup. Betsy sent pics and videos, and Ronja seemed to have a fantastic time. Great communication, we felt safe leaving our dog in Betsy's care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Linda K.
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Linda K.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

Linda was super nice with Aloe. She kept us up to date with how she was doing. We know Aloe sometimes can be too much, but we were impressed how Linda was able to become her friend in such a short time. Aloe was in great hands I would strongly recommend Linda and will don't think twice in asking her again to take care of our little one. 10/10

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Daniel G.
Sitter Profile Image: Andreas K.
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Andreas K.
$59
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02134

Andy did a great job caring for Wally! He was very communicative and sent lots of updates. Wally had lots of walks, playtime, and time spent relaxing—and came back home a very happy pup! I highly recommend Andy!

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Kerri D.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth K.
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Elizabeth K.
Star Sitter
$66
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Malden, MA, 02148

Liz was outstanding! She really cared and connected With Ace and Flynn. She shared their adventures and made great observations about them. I really felt so comfortable leaving them in her care! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn D.
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Kaitlyn D.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02134

Kaitlyn was so wonderful! She communicated regularly and was calm and understanding when Allie had a bout of stomach issues. Allie came home happy and tired, the perfect combination!

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Megan F.
Sitter Profile Image: Sunisa T.
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Sunisa T.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
143 reviews
23 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02135

Sunny gave us the best wedding gift of all: peace of mind while we were away for a week! We were unable to bring our beloved pup to our venue, but she was well loved during our time away. We received routine photo updates and messages, and could tell that Pep was right at home with Sunny and Eric. They are the best!!

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Zoë F.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaisi P.
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Kaisi P.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Neighborhood 9, Cambridge, MA, 02138

My dog had an excellent time with Kaisi. Kaisi sent lots of pictures of her dog and mine at the dog park, walking in fresh pond, looking so relaxed and happy. Thanks Kaisi!

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Calais L.
Sitter Profile Image: Ling & Ye Y.
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Ling & Ye Y.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02459

Thank you for looking after our dogs! Ling and Ye sent lots of photos of our two midsize labradoodles on walks and getting cuddles during their stay. And they came home calm and relaxed afterwards - a sign that they were happy while during their stay. Our dogs can get nervous around large male dogs, but their dog Brody (large labradoodle) is a gentle giant who immediately got on with our dogs, but also gave them their own space. We appreciate Ling and Ye's kindness towards our dogs!

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Julian W.
Sitter Profile Image: Michael R.
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Michael R.
$69
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
625 reviews
249 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02134

Michael was great from start to finish. He was very responsive throughout the booking process and kept us updated with photos during our pup’s stay. He is very friendly and professional. Highly recommend!

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Gina M.
Sitter Profile Image: Zarah F.
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Zarah F.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
19 years of experience
Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, 02130

My dog had a great time at Zarah’s! She sent so many updates and it was so nice to know he was being so well taken care of while I was out of town!

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Emily C.
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isabella d.
$65
total per night
4.6 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA, 02120

Isabella was extremely responsive and communicative! She took on a tall task of watching after not only my dog, Muzzy, but 3 other dogs simultaneously, all while also taking care of her baby. Isabella kept us updated with videos throughout the day. I would definitely ask Isabella to care for Muzzy again in the future.

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Michael took excellent care of my dog! She was happy as can be and he’s super responsive and accommodating!

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Sabrina G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth & Rodrigo always treat Gator as part of their family and I cannot express enough how much that helps my anxiety being away from him. I never worry about him knowing that he’s being loved & cared for! They always send plenty of updates and truly are the sweetest family. Gator & I are their biggest fans!!!

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Madison J.
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Lindsay was amazing! I’m a super worried dog owner, always concerned about XYZ, but she took excellent care of my little Pomeranian. You can trust her!

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Chris B.
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Ilsa took such great care of our dog for a whole week! Kept us updated with cute pics too! Highly recommend

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Rebecca B.
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Anh took such great care of our Jaxi girl! She boarded Jaxi for 7 nights while we were out of town. Anh sent lots of photos and videos and it was so comforting to see what a nice time Jaxi was having. We will definitely be asking Anh to take care of her again!

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Allison R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madeline was a great dog sitter for Cosmos! She was very communicative and he had a wonderful weekend of walks and play with her. Highly recommend her!

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Erica F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn and Matthew are always so great with our pup! Bentley can get a bit nervous, but they always know exactly what to do to make him feel comfortable and at home. Great communicators and always punctual! We’ve loved having them watch our pup and can’t recommend them enough!

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Kelsey A.
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Rebekah was great with polo she kept me updated and he wasn't as anxious as I expected which was a relief. I will be absolutely be booking her again when I need another sitter.

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Raymond C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevin did an outstanding job with my Samoyed. He gave excellent feedback daily along with many photos. I could tell that he was well cared for and loved while I was away.

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Brenton N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Niusha was super communicative and mindful of my dog's needs and little quirks! Would 100% work with her again :)

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René L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria is the best! Our dog Sasha absolutely adores her. Great communication and pictures throughout the stay.

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Nicole B.
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Paloma has stayed with Emma a few times, and she loves it! We feel so thankful that she gets so much love and care.

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Abigayle K.
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Wow, I cannot say enough great things about Eddy. It was my first time boarding my high energy German shepherd Koda, and I am so beyond grateful I found Eddy to take care of him!! I told him as many updates as he could give me would be appreciated, and he delivered! I got frequent updates on how Koda was doing, how he was eating and getting along with others, and SO many pictures and videos!!! It took so much stress off my shoulders seeing that my boy was having so much fun and being taken care of so wonderfully. He had a BLAST! Instead of boarding him it felt more like a mini vacation for him! I have recommended Eddy to all my friends and if you’re reading this debating using his services…DO IT!!! You will not regret it, Eddy was such a pleasure to work with and you can really tell how much he loves dogs and treats them as his own. Thank you again so much Eddy for being so communicative, responsible, and loving to Koda!

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Jane C.
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Emily is an angel!! She is so communicative and accommodating. My dog can be a little nervous and I could tell he loved her right away. 5 stars!

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Kelly O.
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Shuhua took such great care of our dog Teddy, he loved staying with her. She is the best! She made him feel right at home and he loves his time with her. Teddy can’t wait for the next time we go away.

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Jillian K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney always takes great care of Clare! She comes home happy and relaxed and we feel confident she is being cared for so well!

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Michelle K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog was so excited to go back to Todd’s for an overnight stay. He had the best time whenever he goes there, gets plenty of walks, lots of attention, and comes home such a happy camper. Todd is a trusted sitter for us and I will continue to book with him whenever I need somewhere for my dog to stay!

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Danielle L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lady had a phenomenal stay with the best couple. Very attentive and thorough. They were quick to respond to any messages leading up to and during her stay. We got daily updates and Lady came back in the best of moods. Would absolutely recommend them for anyone looking for a dog sitter. Will be returning for future stays!

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Drew H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zarah is amazing!! My dog (Monty) is a quirky boy with lots of anxiety. Zarah was immediately attentive, empathetic, and understanding :) She truly cared about learning everything about Monty and how best to care for him, and she sent tons of pictures and updates! I trust Zarah implicitly and know Monty is in great hands with her. He felt at home right away, and he will be happy to see Zarah and Honey again soon :)

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Maddie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jo and Adam took great care of Kesha! Jo sent daily pictures and updates and responded very quickly to messages. They made sure my dog felt safe and comfortable and happy! Would book with them again!

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Viviana E.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Allston is $63 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $441. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Allston dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $77 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 3,917 sitters provided dog boarding in Allston. 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.

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Sitters who provide dog boarding in Allston 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 Allston.

Rover makes it easy to find Allston 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
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  • Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 3,917 dog boarding sitters in Allston on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Allston, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.

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