Dog Boarding in Amherst, MA
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“Nicole took such wonderful care of Dobby! She's a busy girl and Nicole was wonderfully communicative and kept me updated. It made the boarding process for me so much easier and less stressful!”
“We have sent our dog to board at Michael's several times now. This was a 3-week stay and our dog was well cared for and loved. Michael always responds quickly to our messages. The care is professional. There's lots of space outdoor for them to play and explore. This is a repeated booking, and we'll send our dog here again. Highly recommend!”
“Allison was great! She sent us texts and pictures, and we could see how happy and comfortable our dogs were with her. Our dogs were welcomed like part of her family. We were very happy with her thoughtful and caring nature.”
“Aishea was great! She was very welcoming to my cat for his first boarding experience. She kept me updated and sent texts and pics during his stay. I knew he was being well cared for and I have already booked another stay with her and her family.”
“Love the whole family! Maisy had a great stay with lots of walks and love. We had great communication regarding drop off and pick up times. Looking forward to scheduling another stay for Maisy.”
“Amanda and her family took care of Butters very well. the family is welcoming and caring. Butters had a wonderful time. definitely recommend. Thank you so much for taking care of Butters.”
“I am a Rover host myself, but needed to find 1 night's accommodations for a long-term boarding. Patti and hubby were great. Kept me updates with pics and narrative, and gave willow plenty of exercise and fetch in their fenced in yard.”
“Sandra was wonderful to work with! She was easy to communicate with, and I knew Otis was in great hands. He came home happy and relaxed after his stay. ✨”
“John did a great job with our Enzo dog. He is obviously a dog person! You can tell by the way he talks with and connects with dogs. Since this was the first time our dog boarded with someone, we wondered how he would do, but he was totally comfortable with John. By the way, John sent pictures to put us at ease, but also showed that our dog was happy and comfortable.”
“When we dropped her off for this stay, Mabel ran right into the house when we arrived and didn't even look back. She was so excited to see her friends. That a pretty great review 😊”
“Karl and his dogs are very welcoming. Karl’s yard is well suited for the dogs with a large space and a fence. Karl communicates timely and goes out of his way to ensure all goes well. All the dogs got along well and our dogs adjusted well on both sends of their stay.”
“Heidi was awesome! We chose her to give my little westie the most homelike environment while we traveled. At home he is allowed on furniture and to sleep in the bed so we loved that Heidi allowed the same. He’s also an old guy so we loved that she takes only 1 dog at a time. She was super communicative/responsive and sent lots of photo updates. Thanks for loving on our fur baby, Heidi!!”
“Forough and Amir were awesome! Baloo got a playmate in Ruby and he lioked so happy. We got daily updates and that helped know he is doing fine. We will definitely work with Forough and Amir again! Definitely recommend!”
“Monica was excellent! Truley went above and beyond to keep us informed of how our pup was doing and make sure he had as good a stay as possible with her and her family. Thanks so much for taking such good care of Maui while we were away!”
“Ali provided our dog, Arthur, excellent care. His love of dogs is very apparent the moment he stooped to greet Arthur. His dog, Hasti, is a sweet friendly dog and also welcomed our dog. We feel very fortunate to have found Ali and highly recommend him.”
“Jeanne is fabulous!!! She took amazing care of my Ranger while I was away and sent many pupdates with videos and pictures. Since it was my first time leaving Ranger with anyone I was nervous about how he'd be, but she made him incredibly comfortable, her dog Charm was welcoming and playful, and their daily routine (3 walks a day around their lovely property with places to swim) was just what Ranger needed! She was so caring towards both of us and I would 5 star recommend her to everyone I know!”
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Nicole S.Star Sitter
“Nicole took such wonderful care of Dobby! She's a busy girl and Nicole was wonderfully communicative and kept me updated. It made the boarding process for me so much easier and less stressful!”
Michael B.
Star Sitter
“We have sent our dog to board at Michael's several times now. This was a 3-week stay and our dog was well cared for and loved. Michael always responds quickly to our messages. The care is professional. There's lots of space outdoor for them to play and explore. This is a repeated booking, and we'll send our dog here again. Highly recommend!”
Allison Nicole M.Star Sitter
“Allison was great! She sent us texts and pictures, and we could see how happy and comfortable our dogs were with her. Our dogs were welcomed like part of her family. We were very happy with her thoughtful and caring nature.”
Aishea A.Star Sitter
“Aishea was great! She was very welcoming to my cat for his first boarding experience. She kept me updated and sent texts and pics during his stay. I knew he was being well cared for and I have already booked another stay with her and her family.”
Jessica C.Star Sitter
“Love the whole family! Maisy had a great stay with lots of walks and love. We had great communication regarding drop off and pick up times. Looking forward to scheduling another stay for Maisy.”
Amanda & Stewart J.Star Sitter
“Amanda and her family took care of Butters very well. the family is welcoming and caring. Butters had a wonderful time. definitely recommend. Thank you so much for taking care of Butters.”
Patti B.Star Sitter
“I am a Rover host myself, but needed to find 1 night's accommodations for a long-term boarding. Patti and hubby were great. Kept me updates with pics and narrative, and gave willow plenty of exercise and fetch in their fenced in yard.”
Sandra C.Star Sitter
“Sandra was wonderful to work with! She was easy to communicate with, and I knew Otis was in great hands. He came home happy and relaxed after his stay. ✨”
John M.Star Sitter
“John did a great job with our Enzo dog. He is obviously a dog person! You can tell by the way he talks with and connects with dogs. Since this was the first time our dog boarded with someone, we wondered how he would do, but he was totally comfortable with John. By the way, John sent pictures to put us at ease, but also showed that our dog was happy and comfortable.”
megan b.
“Once again, Jackson had a great time at Megan’s! He has become quite attached to her, thinking of her as another Momma. I’ll always trust his care to Megan.”
Jenelly B.
“When we dropped her off for this stay, Mabel ran right into the house when we arrived and didn't even look back. She was so excited to see her friends. That a pretty great review 😊”
Yvette T.
“Yvette was great with Buddy! She sent pictures of how he was doing and ensured we knew he was in good hands. Thank you, Yvette! We will be sure to use you again!”
Karl K.
“Karl and his dogs are very welcoming. Karl’s yard is well suited for the dogs with a large space and a fence. Karl communicates timely and goes out of his way to ensure all goes well. All the dogs got along well and our dogs adjusted well on both sends of their stay.”
Heidi H.
“Heidi was awesome! We chose her to give my little westie the most homelike environment while we traveled. At home he is allowed on furniture and to sleep in the bed so we loved that Heidi allowed the same. He’s also an old guy so we loved that she takes only 1 dog at a time. She was super communicative/responsive and sent lots of photo updates. Thanks for loving on our fur baby, Heidi!!”
Forough & Amir N.
“Forough and Amir were awesome! Baloo got a playmate in Ruby and he lioked so happy. We got daily updates and that helped know he is doing fine. We will definitely work with Forough and Amir again! Definitely recommend!”
Monica
“Monica was excellent! Truley went above and beyond to keep us informed of how our pup was doing and make sure he had as good a stay as possible with her and her family. Thanks so much for taking such good care of Maui while we were away!”
Ali S.
“Ali provided our dog, Arthur, excellent care. His love of dogs is very apparent the moment he stooped to greet Arthur. His dog, Hasti, is a sweet friendly dog and also welcomed our dog. We feel very fortunate to have found Ali and highly recommend him.”
Emma G.Star Sitter
“Our pup, Mabel, enjoyed her first stay with Emma. Mabel has her own "language" and Emma picked up on it quickly. Emma kept Mabel safe and cozy and we appreciate it!”
Janice A.
“Our dog Charlie had a fun and loving care stay with Janice and her family over the Thanksgiving holiday with their big house and yard to run around. Highly recommend!”
Jeanne B.
“Jeanne is fabulous!!! She took amazing care of my Ranger while I was away and sent many pupdates with videos and pictures. Since it was my first time leaving Ranger with anyone I was nervous about how he'd be, but she made him incredibly comfortable, her dog Charm was welcoming and playful, and their daily routine (3 walks a day around their lovely property with places to swim) was just what Ranger needed! She was so caring towards both of us and I would 5 star recommend her to everyone I know!”
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I really love the service and the dedication that Hannah have for the pets. This was the best experience that I have and she make me feel comfortable. This was my first time leaving my furry bestie for care and the experience was fantastic. Communication and smooth process. A+
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Amherst is $50
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Amherst is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Amherst dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $49 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 238 sitters provided dog boarding in Amherst. 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, 89% of Amherst dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Amherst have an average of 19 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 Amherst.
Rover makes it easy to find Amherst 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 238 dog boarding sitters in Amherst on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Amherst, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 97% 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.
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