Dog Boarding in Athens, NY
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“My girl Josie had a fantastic time with Nicole; she was well-cared for, well-loved and I received daily updates and pics of all the fun she was having. I highly recommend Nicole and will certainly use her again!”
“Candice was amazing and we could tell our dog Zoey had a great time with their family! Very responsive and punctual with both pick up and drop off. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a sitter!”
“We left our pup with Deanne for a 7 day trip and she was incredible. It was all positive vibes from our first meeting onward. Our dog was clearly comfy, wonderfully cared for, and loved! Deanne will be our first call for future trips!”
“Taylor went above and beyond for my senior dog. She is patiently and creatively dealt with Ruby’s separation anxiety. When Ruby had a medical issue, Taylor communicated immediately and provided detailed and accurate information. Taylor dealt with this unusual occurrence calmly and intelligently. I recommend Taylor without hesitation.”
“Thomas was awesome! He worked with my anxious pup and made him feel comfortable and like he was at home. Super responsive, kind, and knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior. We will be booking again.”
“Richmond was great with our dog, who can be a little shy. But Richmond patiently gained his confidence, and our dog was clearly very relaxed and happy to be there when we picked him up.”
“Lynette & her family were wonderful hosts to our pup Franklin. He played with their sweet dog Honey and enjoyed getting cozy in the lovely home. We would certainly use them again!”
“Cipriana is such a god send for us and we feel so lucky to have found her! We recently went away and left our somewhat neurotic, but sweet Chiweenie, Nova, in her care. Not only did she give us daily updates on how she was adjusting, she even sent pictures that were really appreciated. We plan on using Cipriana all the time when we need someone to watch Nova because we feel we can totally trust the care and safety she gave our sweet pooch.”
“I felt very comfortable leaving my pup with Mary and Todd. They have a lovely home and included my dog in all of their activities: walking, running, and much more. They also kept me up to date with pics and anecdotes. I would highly recommend Mary and Todd to anyone!”
“I left my dog with Amanda just for one night and I couldn’t have been happier. My energetic dog, Zeus immediately got along with her dog, Enzo and they got to play in her nice fenced in yard. He was definitely able to get his energy out there, he came home exhausted. As soon as I dropped him off there I felt a sense of comfort. I knew that I had nothing to worry about. I highly recommend Amanda:)”
“Franny took wonderful care of my 14 year old Charlie overnight. She’s a very kind person and Charlie felt completely comfortable with her. He also got along well with her dog. I will definitely be using her again.”
“Outstanding experience with our sweet rescue puppy. This was our dogs first tine being boarded and we felt very comfortable; Nicole took such great care of her and kept us updated throughout the whole stay. Would 100% use her again. It's obvious she truly loves animals.”
“Maggie was kind and thorough with the needs of my 5-month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. Her home and yard are perfect for pups! Our boy seemed to have a wonderful time socializing with the other dogs and running through the trails. He was well exercised and cared for when we picked him up. We'll definitely be returning to Magnolia!”
“I could not be more pleased… My dog had such a good time with Amanda and came home happy and content and tired so I know she had a very good day! And Amanda was wonderful in communicating with me throughout the day to let me know how my girl was doing and sending photos… Highly recommend and will already be booking again!”
“Janice was so great. My dog loved being there, and I felt so comfortable leaving her with Janice. I knew she was cared for. It was so great to receive constant updates from Janice with pictures. My dog can’t wait to go back.”
“Mikayla was amazing with our boy Kane! We felt comfortable and confident that he was in the best of hands not only with Mikayla, but her pups as well. we loved getting our updates and photos of our sweet boy while we were on vacation. Thank you for giving us peace of mind while we were away! It means the world.”
“Brigid was amazing with my little Peach. She took great care of her and gave her lots of affection. Knowing Peach was with Brigid gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I highly recommend her!”
“We boarded our two dogs with Diana this past week. Both of the dogs are rescues and bit skiddish around people, so we met for a brief meet & greet prior to the boarding date with her dog. The dogs got along great. I felt comfortable knowing that Diana has had a lot of experience caring for dogs - she provided good updates to throughout their stay and was very responsive. I would highly recommend and would use her services in the future!”
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Nicole P.Star Sitter
“My girl Josie had a fantastic time with Nicole; she was well-cared for, well-loved and I received daily updates and pics of all the fun she was having. I highly recommend Nicole and will certainly use her again!”
Candice S.
“Candice was amazing and we could tell our dog Zoey had a great time with their family! Very responsive and punctual with both pick up and drop off. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a sitter!”
Deanne R.Star Sitter
“We left our pup with Deanne for a 7 day trip and she was incredible. It was all positive vibes from our first meeting onward. Our dog was clearly comfy, wonderfully cared for, and loved! Deanne will be our first call for future trips!”
Taylor F.
Star Sitter
“Taylor went above and beyond for my senior dog. She is patiently and creatively dealt with Ruby’s separation anxiety. When Ruby had a medical issue, Taylor communicated immediately and provided detailed and accurate information. Taylor dealt with this unusual occurrence calmly and intelligently. I recommend Taylor without hesitation.”
Thomas N.
“Thomas was awesome! He worked with my anxious pup and made him feel comfortable and like he was at home. Super responsive, kind, and knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior. We will be booking again.”
Richmond B.Star Sitter
“Richmond was great with our dog, who can be a little shy. But Richmond patiently gained his confidence, and our dog was clearly very relaxed and happy to be there when we picked him up.”
Lynette E.Star Sitter
“Lynette & her family were wonderful hosts to our pup Franklin. He played with their sweet dog Honey and enjoyed getting cozy in the lovely home. We would certainly use them again!”
Cipriana & Pamela C.Star Sitter
“Cipriana is such a god send for us and we feel so lucky to have found her! We recently went away and left our somewhat neurotic, but sweet Chiweenie, Nova, in her care. Not only did she give us daily updates on how she was adjusting, she even sent pictures that were really appreciated. We plan on using Cipriana all the time when we need someone to watch Nova because we feel we can totally trust the care and safety she gave our sweet pooch.”
Lisa J.Star Sitter
“Lisa was wonderful and my dogs had a Really good time!! I will definitely book with her again :-)”
Mary & Todd H.
“I felt very comfortable leaving my pup with Mary and Todd. They have a lovely home and included my dog in all of their activities: walking, running, and much more. They also kept me up to date with pics and anecdotes. I would highly recommend Mary and Todd to anyone!”
Amanda S.
“I left my dog with Amanda just for one night and I couldn’t have been happier. My energetic dog, Zeus immediately got along with her dog, Enzo and they got to play in her nice fenced in yard. He was definitely able to get his energy out there, he came home exhausted. As soon as I dropped him off there I felt a sense of comfort. I knew that I had nothing to worry about. I highly recommend Amanda:)”
Franny A.
“Franny took wonderful care of my 14 year old Charlie overnight. She’s a very kind person and Charlie felt completely comfortable with her. He also got along well with her dog. I will definitely be using her again.”
Nicole R.
“Outstanding experience with our sweet rescue puppy. This was our dogs first tine being boarded and we felt very comfortable; Nicole took such great care of her and kept us updated throughout the whole stay. Would 100% use her again. It's obvious she truly loves animals.”
Magnolia M.Star Sitter
“Maggie was kind and thorough with the needs of my 5-month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. Her home and yard are perfect for pups! Our boy seemed to have a wonderful time socializing with the other dogs and running through the trails. He was well exercised and cared for when we picked him up. We'll definitely be returning to Magnolia!”
Amanda C.
“I could not be more pleased… My dog had such a good time with Amanda and came home happy and content and tired so I know she had a very good day! And Amanda was wonderful in communicating with me throughout the day to let me know how my girl was doing and sending photos… Highly recommend and will already be booking again!”
Janice A.Star Sitter
“Janice was so great. My dog loved being there, and I felt so comfortable leaving her with Janice. I knew she was cared for. It was so great to receive constant updates from Janice with pictures. My dog can’t wait to go back.”
Mikayla H.Star Sitter
“Mikayla was amazing with our boy Kane! We felt comfortable and confident that he was in the best of hands not only with Mikayla, but her pups as well. we loved getting our updates and photos of our sweet boy while we were on vacation. Thank you for giving us peace of mind while we were away! It means the world.”
Brigid O.Star Sitter
“Brigid was amazing with my little Peach. She took great care of her and gave her lots of affection. Knowing Peach was with Brigid gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I highly recommend her!”
Diana H.
“We boarded our two dogs with Diana this past week. Both of the dogs are rescues and bit skiddish around people, so we met for a brief meet & greet prior to the boarding date with her dog. The dogs got along great. I felt comfortable knowing that Diana has had a lot of experience caring for dogs - she provided good updates to throughout their stay and was very responsive. I would highly recommend and would use her services in the future!”
Sarah & Aaron C.Star Sitter
“Sarah and Aaron are incredibly good with dogs, clearly patient and understanding with a range of personalities and needs. They promptly respond to inquiries.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Athens is $55 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $385. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Athens dog boarding rates can be found as low as $27 to as high as $69 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 191 sitters provided dog boarding in Athens. 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, 94% of Athens dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Athens have an average of 20 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Athens.
Rover makes it easy to find Athens 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 191 dog boarding sitters in Athens on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Athens, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.
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