Dog Boarding in Amherst, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Our family was going through a really tough time and Nadia came to our rescue! She treated our puppy like her baby and provided updates and pictures multiple times a day which made us feel so safe and secure. She even made scarves and necklaces for our sweet pup and made her feel like a princess. We had an issue come up where we needed to schedule extra days and she was so kind and accommodating. Our puppy was so sad to leave her. I’d recommend Nadia to anybody and everybody and I can’t wait to be able to book with her again in the future. She’s now my puppy’s godmother😅 and she’ll always be my go-to.”
“Cortney was an incredible sitter—they kept him extra and dropped him off when I had a car trouble. When I had to change my drop off plan, they were super accommodating and kind. They also sent pictures of my puppy looking so happy!”
“Casey and her kiddos are amazing at making my dog feel like she's at home! She updated with sweet photos and provided a fun weekend for our German Shepherd with lots of love and treats ♥️. She can't wait to go back in 6 weeks!”
“Amy took such great care of our dog while we were away. This was our first time leaving him with anyone after adopting him this Fall. We were gone for 10 days and each day Amy sent pictures and videos and was incredible at communicating. Which helped us know how he was doing and he did great! Will definitely come back and highly recommend booking with her!”
“Very amazing service! So professional and extremely nice person. Took amazing care of our baby girl. We definitely recommend. Such a gem, we got updates during our trip almost everyday! We loved that our pup loved her stay.”
“We felt a little apprehensive using rover until we met with Brenda. After meeting her we new our Maltipoo Snickers would be fine. She kept him for 9 days and we received daily pictures and updates. her home is very dog friendly with a large shaded and fenced in yard. We would not hesitate to recomend Brenda.”
“This family was a delight to work with and they were so loving with my dog. They would have happily kept him forever but I couldn’t part with him. It was a huge relief to board him in a location where he received personal attention and lots of play time.”
“I cannot say enough about Krystal and her family! Truly the best dog sitter I could ever dream up!! She loved our sweet poochie like her own! She sent me daily updates with pictures and details about how he was doing, and what fun activities they were doing with him! She has a gorgeous area in her home dedicated to doggy sitting, and it is just lovely. They took him on walks and puppy stroller rides when the pavement was too hot for his little feet. They worked on his tricks with him, they even bought him a new toy just for the fun of it! I had no doubts that he was being well cared for, and that was so comforting to me while we were traveling. I will 100% use Krystal again, and recommend her to everyone!!”
“She was absolutely incredible with the whole process. She sent me pictures and updates of my dog and took the best care of her. I definitely will be booking again and I recommend her to anyone who needs to take their pet someone for boarding. I couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter for Willow. I can’t wait to book again!”
“I had surgery so I found Chantel to watch my two dogs for two weeks. Well, what turned into two weeks turned into four weeks total and Chantel was very gracious to keep my two dogs for another two weeks, which was quite unexpected. Chantel did a very good job in meeting their needs and keeping me informed of how they were doing. I would highly recommend Chantel in the future.”
“Katie was more than amazing! I have left our Doberman, Roxy, at various kennels, and other Rover sitters, but Roxy would seem anxious or would get sick after I picked her up from those places. Not with Katie! I felt that our furry friend was with family. It was clear that our naturally anxious dog has made a friend. She seemed happy and content and although she was excited to see me, she was not anxious or rushing to leave Katie's place. Katie sent many pictures and videos and it was clear that Roxy was being treated like Katie's own dog. I will be using Katie again. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
“Falen has been walking Oliver and boarding him on and off since November. It’s been wonderful! Oliver loves visiting and is always in the best mood when coming home. Falen has been a lifesaver many times and has been very patient and helpful with my busy schedule.”
About: I've had dogs for my whole life and I absolutely love them. I love all dogs too, big or small. I love playing with them and running and walking them. Dog cuddles are definitely the best to me. I am currently a preschool teacher, but I will be done each day around 12:30. My hours are flexible, especially in the summer and during school breaks. I am able to work around all kinds of schedules at this time. I have my own dog and I take her on multiple walks daily and make sure to play with her too and make sure that she gets plenty of daily exercise. I also walk my neighbors two dogs daily Monday-Friday and make sure that they get good exercise and go potty for her in the middle of each day. I have even done check in visits with another one of my neighbors that have cats and I made sure to clean their litter boxes and refresh any empty food bowls or water bowls too while they were out of town.
About: I've never lived a day without four-legged family members. My pets, and those I care for, get loving care and happy days! From beautiful walks to comfy accommodations, staying here is a holiday for your dog. Your dog will be provided with a minimum of two long walks a day (or as preferred), along with many garden walks. I work from home, so will be on-site and available. Set on a private 45 acres of rolling farmland, your dog will have the option to go on two 45-minute walks through woods, fields, and streams on our country setting. In addition, they will have the option to stay in the indoor "happy house" and have garden walks throughout the day, or to stay in the large, shaded outdoor pen (depending on your preference). At night your pet will stay in the temperature-controlled indoor room, complete with various beds and furniture. Accommodations are roomy enough to accept two dogs from a single household as long as they can stay together without separation. After romping in the sunshine, they will have a cozy place to get a well-deserved restful sleep.
About: I have loved animals since I was a little girl. Having grown up around dogs of all sizes, I’m committed to taking the best care of your fur baby. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust! I currently work from home all week & am available pretty much all day for potty breaks, feedings and play time! I live near a lot of trails and I love walking companions! I have one small dog who would absolutely love a play partner. I live in a very walkable location and my husband and I are constantly taking our dog for walks, another companion would be great! My schedule is so flexible so I am able to accommodate any specific needs!
“First let me just start off by saying Mary and her family are too cute! They welcomed my little Topaz as if he were their own! You can feel the energy of her home warm and inviting, her dog is very sweet as well. She updated me with pics quite often and she even game him a bath before I picked him back up! I would highly recommend her and would definitely re use her if ever I needed care services in the future! Thank you guys for being so awesome!”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Nadia G.
“Our family was going through a really tough time and Nadia came to our rescue! She treated our puppy like her baby and provided updates and pictures multiple times a day which made us feel so safe and secure. She even made scarves and necklaces for our sweet pup and made her feel like a princess. We had an issue come up where we needed to schedule extra days and she was so kind and accommodating. Our puppy was so sad to leave her. I’d recommend Nadia to anybody and everybody and I can’t wait to be able to book with her again in the future. She’s now my puppy’s godmother😅 and she’ll always be my go-to.”
Cortney S.Star Sitter
“Cortney was an incredible sitter—they kept him extra and dropped him off when I had a car trouble. When I had to change my drop off plan, they were super accommodating and kind. They also sent pictures of my puppy looking so happy!”
Casey L.
Star Sitter
“Casey and her kiddos are amazing at making my dog feel like she's at home! She updated with sweet photos and provided a fun weekend for our German Shepherd with lots of love and treats ♥️. She can't wait to go back in 6 weeks!”
Amy H.Star Sitter
“Amy took such great care of our dog while we were away. This was our first time leaving him with anyone after adopting him this Fall. We were gone for 10 days and each day Amy sent pictures and videos and was incredible at communicating. Which helped us know how he was doing and he did great! Will definitely come back and highly recommend booking with her!”
Eman W.Star Sitter
“Very amazing service! So professional and extremely nice person. Took amazing care of our baby girl. We definitely recommend. Such a gem, we got updates during our trip almost everyday! We loved that our pup loved her stay.”
Brenda M.
“We felt a little apprehensive using rover until we met with Brenda. After meeting her we new our Maltipoo Snickers would be fine. She kept him for 9 days and we received daily pictures and updates. her home is very dog friendly with a large shaded and fenced in yard. We would not hesitate to recomend Brenda.”
Wendy D.
“This family was a delight to work with and they were so loving with my dog. They would have happily kept him forever but I couldn’t part with him. It was a huge relief to board him in a location where he received personal attention and lots of play time.”
Krystal S.
“I cannot say enough about Krystal and her family! Truly the best dog sitter I could ever dream up!! She loved our sweet poochie like her own! She sent me daily updates with pictures and details about how he was doing, and what fun activities they were doing with him! She has a gorgeous area in her home dedicated to doggy sitting, and it is just lovely. They took him on walks and puppy stroller rides when the pavement was too hot for his little feet. They worked on his tricks with him, they even bought him a new toy just for the fun of it! I had no doubts that he was being well cared for, and that was so comforting to me while we were traveling. I will 100% use Krystal again, and recommend her to everyone!!”
Carla M.
“She was absolutely incredible with the whole process. She sent me pictures and updates of my dog and took the best care of her. I definitely will be booking again and I recommend her to anyone who needs to take their pet someone for boarding. I couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter for Willow. I can’t wait to book again!”
Taylor M.
“Great experience with Taylor n company. Kept me well informed and sent plenty pics. Definitely would recommend Taylor for taking care of your pups.”
Allison M.Star Sitter
“Good communication, kind and receptive to our young pup!”
Chantal E.
“I had surgery so I found Chantel to watch my two dogs for two weeks. Well, what turned into two weeks turned into four weeks total and Chantel was very gracious to keep my two dogs for another two weeks, which was quite unexpected. Chantel did a very good job in meeting their needs and keeping me informed of how they were doing. I would highly recommend Chantel in the future.”
Katie M.
“Katie was more than amazing! I have left our Doberman, Roxy, at various kennels, and other Rover sitters, but Roxy would seem anxious or would get sick after I picked her up from those places. Not with Katie! I felt that our furry friend was with family. It was clear that our naturally anxious dog has made a friend. She seemed happy and content and although she was excited to see me, she was not anxious or rushing to leave Katie's place. Katie sent many pictures and videos and it was clear that Roxy was being treated like Katie's own dog. I will be using Katie again. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Aquilla F.Star Sitter
“Fantastic service! Riley had such a good time and I got the cutest photo updates. Was super flexible when I unexpectedly had to extend a day. 11/10!”
Falen F.Star Sitter
“Falen has been walking Oliver and boarding him on and off since November. It’s been wonderful! Oliver loves visiting and is always in the best mood when coming home. Falen has been a lifesaver many times and has been very patient and helpful with my busy schedule.”
Christin G.Star Sitter
“Christin took care of our four cats while we were on vacation. She was prompt, helpful, and responsible. She gave us daily updates as to what tasks she accomplished and even sent us pictures when the cats warmed up to her. We highly recommend choosing her for any of your pet caregiving needs!”
Lisa S.
“Lisa S. has been dog sitting for me for many years. She has had dogs of her own for as long as I can remember. Lisa, and her husband Matt, have also had horses, and cats, as pets. They are very responsible pet owners and I can highly recommend Lisa S. as a dog-loving pet sitter.”
Alexis K.
“I can’t say enough good things about Lexie! From the moment we connected, she was communicative, thoughtful, and incredibly professional. Most importantly—she took absolutely outstanding care of my dog. Throughout the stay, I received regular updates, photos, and even a few videos, which gave me complete peace of mind. My dog can be a little anxious in new environments, but Lexie treated her like family—patient, attentive, and full of love. When I picked up my pup, she was relaxed, happy, and clearly well cared for. It’s not easy to trust someone with your fur baby, but Lexie has earned my full trust and gratitude. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again!”
Mary S.
“First let me just start off by saying Mary and her family are too cute! They welcomed my little Topaz as if he were their own! You can feel the energy of her home warm and inviting, her dog is very sweet as well. She updated me with pics quite often and she even game him a bath before I picked him back up! I would highly recommend her and would definitely re use her if ever I needed care services in the future! Thank you guys for being so awesome!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Amherst is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. 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 $55 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 117 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, 87% of Amherst dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Amherst have an average of 20 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 117 dog boarding sitters in Amherst on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Amherst, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 80% 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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