Dog Boarding in Arbutus
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“Just picked up my pups from staying with Alex for the weekend. They had a great weekend playing with Reese. Alex sent us pics of them and they were so relaxed and happy. They look forward to staying again!!!”

“Robin makes the dogs under her care part of the family. This was my first overnight visit for my pet. She was well cared for and provided with supervised socialization opportunities. Robin does a nice job of keeping me informed with video and photos.”

“Nikki seemed very knowledgeable sweetheart how to take care of our dog's anxiousness and energy from the get go. It helped a lot that she had a fully fenced yard and no pets of her own when we booked her. From meet and greet to pick up, she made it easy for everyone. We specially appreciated her updates and our dog truly enjoyed staying at her place. We also appreciated the tips and other feedback she gave us, as we are first time pet owners and our dog has some unique needs. Definitely will use her services again.”


“Felice and Ken are absolutely wonderful. I can’t feel more at ease leaving my dogs with them. I know they are in good hands and I can relax knowing they are safe with them. I won’t hesitate to use them again and again if they are available”

“Morgan was great, worked very well with my hectic schedule and treated Tex great. She kept me updated on the fun they had and made sure hmhe was taken care of. Highly recommend!”

“We could not have asked for better sitters than Brittanie, Ryan and their family! They cared for Sarge like he has been a part of their family for years. We received lots of photos of Sarge while we were away and it was obvious that he was having a great time! We will certainly be reaching using Brittanie and Ryan again to care for Sarge while we are away!”

“Rob was very loving to Lucky. Lucky enjoyed his time with Kirby. Rob sent photos that helped me be relaxed and enjoy my time away knowing that Lucky was being well cared for. We will seek Rob's care again when needed.”

“Thank you Virginia for taking care of Benson while we were away. She was so nice and passionate about what she does. Benson had a blast during the stay. He made new friends with other dogs and had a great time playing in the back yard. We consistently received updates on how he is doing. Virginia sent us many photos which are really great. We will definitely use her service again!!”

“It was a pleasure having Lingli care for my fur baby while I was away. She was always very responsive and sent a lot of pics during my pup's stay. I will definitely be booking again.”

“Virgina watched my retired guide dog Harry in her home while I was traveling for business. She made sure everyone would get along beforehand and took time to meet and talk with me. This was the first time Harry was staying with someone he didn't know and I was worried he'd be anxious. He had a good time with her senior dog Chip. I'll likely book with her again.”

“Ended up needing a last minute sitter and Liz & Jeff were able to accommodate. Had great communication leading up to a meet and greet with our girl and their resident pups, and a few days later dropped off Goose for her stay. Super responsive, gave great updates and photos and videos galore for my girl. Knowledge with dogs overall and their interactions with people and animals was great! Their family and resident dogs were exactly what I’d want for someone watching my own while I’m away. Will definitely become a return client😊”

“Nautica was an excellent host for my busy little boy. She kept them an extra day because we've been having brownouts in my neighborhood. She even dropped him off and picked him up. I knew he was going to be spoiled rotten after enjoying a long weekend with the backyard. I will be using her again”


“Shruti took excellent care of my dog this weekend and did a truly wonderful job. She was communicative, responsible, and clearly loves animals. My dog was happy, well cared for, and relaxed when I returned, which says it all. I highly recommend Shurti and would absolutely book her again!”

“Esther and Yi took excellent care of my Shorkie. He got to snuggle with the family and lots of walks. I received photos and updates every day. If I need Charlie to be boarded again, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to them.”

“It was great to leave my Gus with a stranger! Gus has never been away from me and doesn't get much interaction with dogs. Malik communicated with me the first night to say things were going well and them followed up the next night with a photo! I highly recommend Malik and will use him again!”

“Odessa was great! This was my very first time using Rover and the first time ever going on a week-long vacation and leaving my dog with someone, so I was super nervous. Odessa was very reassuring. She sent updates and photos of Rozay, which eased my mind and made me feel so much better as the days went by. I would definitely recommend her and will be booking her on my next trip.”


“Priscilla was amazing with our little one! She made sure she felt right at home and spoiled. She kept us informed with pictures and stories throughout the stay. We will definitely use her again!”

“Sarah was great and took amazing care of Coco on the overnight stay. Our dog can take some time to get used to new people, but we had no doubt Coco would be in good hands. We would book Sarah again to care for Coco in a heartbeat!”

“We were in the middle of moving and Dexter had a great comfortable time at Taylor’s! We will become regulars in the near future. Thank you for watching my baby Taylor!”

Arbutus dog parents share their Rover experiences
Morgan watched our 85lb Bernedoodle puppy for 7 days while we were out of state. She was so wonderful with him and we felt completely comfortable leaving him in her capable hands. She sent daily pictures and updates which was very appreciated. She is excellent and we would be happy to have our pup stay with her again.

Looking for reliable, communicative, and taking great care of your dog? Robert is your sitter!! We loved the daily photos! Robert, thanks for taking care of our Carti like she was your own. And an extra thank you to Kirby and Bandit for accepting Carti into their pack!! 🐶 ❤️

Sean was great a fit for boarding my two girls Xena & Rogue! I went away for 10 days, they both got multiple daily trail walks, a quiet neighborhood, and a great living space on his ground floor. Sean would give a daily update most days with 1-2 photos so I could see they both looked well. I returned to two happy, healthy pups that seemed content being in Sean's home. Thank you Sean!

Nikki seemed very knowledgeable sweetheart how to take care of our dog's anxiousness and energy from the get go. It helped a lot that she had a fully fenced yard and no pets of her own when we booked her. From meet and greet to pick up, she made it easy for everyone. We specially appreciated her updates and our dog truly enjoyed staying at her place. We also appreciated the tips and other feedback she gave us, as we are first time pet owners and our dog has some unique needs. Definitely will use her services again.

We are so happy that we found Helen to take care of our "four legged baby". Our dog was taken care like a king, knowing that Helen did such a wonderful job with our dog gave us piece of mind, we were able to relax during the time away from our dog. Helen send us great pictures of our dog. Helen is just fantastic!

Sarah is an absolute dream with both of my pups. They both adore her and her husband and love playing in her yard. She is super attentive and sends me lots of pictures every time they are with her. You can really tell how much she cares for animals. We are so lucky we found her!

P1 definitely had a great time, and we really appreciate the care you gave him. One small thing we noticed afterward was that all the food we prepared was gone, which ended up being a bit more than his usual amount. He had a couple more bowel movements than normal, so we think he may have been slightly overfed. Just wanted to mention this for future reference. Thank you again!

Brandi and her family took great care of our dog Milo for a short Christmas stay. It was just his first time there but her Rover reviews were very favorable so we felt good about leaving him. Brandi sent photos and videos of Milo playing and it was obvious that they made Milo feel very comfortable, just like part of the family. We will definitely use Brandi again!

Michelle was a great dog watcher. She was attentive and made sure my got everything he needed and more. Her communication skills were superb and she had no issues sending pictures or giving me details about what is going on. Definitely book her if you want a five star dog watcher! Definitely will book again !
Suzanne has hosted Remy for years and is always a happy boy when he comes home! We feel confident he’s safe and well taken care of when we’re away, and that peace of mind is everything. She even sends him home with treats and a sweet message- cannot recommend Suzanne and he family enough!

We booked overnight care with Laura and we received pictures and updates of their activities throughout the day which left us at ease. Our fur baby also got along well with Bernie. We will definitely use Laura for our future dog care. Laura was also flexible with my last minute changes with the booking.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Arbutus is $49
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Sitters in Arbutus average 12 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Apr 2026, 2,928 sitters provided dog boarding in Arbutus. 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 Arbutus dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Arbutus have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Arbutus.
Rover makes it easy to find Arbutus 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 2,928 dog boarding sitters in Arbutus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Arbutus, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% 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.
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.








