Dog Boarding in Ballard, Seattle
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“We had a wonderful experience with Kate! Kate and her family took great care of our pup, her house is very dog friendly, and I would happily book with Kate again! Thanks for everything!”
“Vanessa was wonderful with Uno. I got a lot of photos and updates throughout his stay with her. That puts me at ease. It also helps that Uno has other pups to play with. I think he had a fun time with Vanessa and her family.”
“Debra takes such great care of our dog, we always know she's in good hands with her. Debra's updates and attention to detail are incredible. Best pet sitter we've had!”
“So grateful to Megan for her amazing communication, accommodating my needs with drop off/pick up and of course, best of all, the amazing love and care that Gemma received!”
“Jessie loved her stay and had a great time! Sarah and Andrew did a great job watching her and sent me the best photos throughout her stay! Would highly recommend.”
“Anna was really great and communicative, both in answering our questions and sharing requirements before the trip, and then sharing updates and asking any questions she had while we were away. The dogs came home very happy and relaxed, which with separation anxiety is a HUGE win. We would love to leave the dogs with Anna again if the opportunity arises!”
“We couldn’t be happier. Danielle took amazing care of our little one. We requested pictures and videos and she sent plenty. We will definitely be booking with her in the future.”
“Chuck was great with Loki. He shared plenty of updates and photos about their day and Loki seemed to have a great time. I would definitely book with Chuck again.”
“Daisy had a great time with Sara. Sara was prompt with all communication and provided updates/photos every day. Daisy got plenty of attention, play time, and walks.”
“Cathleen did an amazing job taking care of my 6 yo whippet satchmo! Satchmo loved being at her house with her pug DG and kitty Margot. He was so happy, cozy, eating well, safe, and comfortable. Cathleen’s communication was superb, giving me lots of updates about how Satchmo was doing. I will definitely be booking again.”
“Our senior dog wasn’t doing well in a traditional dog boarding situation; she needed a chill place with some loving care. Adrienne is a home run. She cares for the dogs and knows just what they need. Our pup came home relaxed, happy and well cared for. We’ll never go back to a boarding situation again. Can’t recommend Adrienne enough. Thank you!!!”
“Gabby was amazing to take care of our dog, Cloud. He is a little picky with humans, but he warmed up to Gabby and her husband immediately which was a huge relief. Cloud was feeling a little moody with us gone but Gabby and Jameson cheered him right up! She even made him some steamed chicken breast. Very grateful to have found her! Definitely recommend anyone looking for a caring sitter 👍”
“Celine Dion and I are new to Seattle and moved into the Ballard area, so we’ve had to find a new sitter and oh my gosh, I’m so happy and grateful to have found Adar and Ryan on my first booking. If they’ll have her, we’ll always go back to them…they were such sweet people and my poor pup, who’s life has been upended with the move at 13 years old, absolutely loved them the second she met them. I felt so comfortable with her being there while I was away, I got photos everyday (which I just like because I miss my baby) as well as genuine updates. Thank you guys so much for everything, you have no idea how happy it makes me to know she’s being loved when I’m gone.”
“Emily sent great photos along with videos of my dog having fun in her backyard and on walkies. She updated me throughout the few days she watched her and also replied very fast when coordinating drop offs.”
“Jessica was an amazing dogsitter for our pup who stayed with her for a full week. Jessica communicated with us often while our dog was with her and cared for him as if he was her own dog. It's clear she has a love for dogs and a lot of experience caring for them. Jessica's care gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were on vacation. I would fully recommend Jessica without any reservations. ★★★★★”
“We fully recommend Dawnula! She doesn’t shy away from a challenge and our pups Hunter and Turtle loved their stay. They are sad to leave her house when we picked them up! Hunter needs twice a day meds and Dawnula was able to ensure he was taken care of. We will be booking her again.”
“Another fantastic stay for our pup while we were out of town! Love how he gets so much socialization while he's boarding. Our pup suffers from anxiety, but Kate knows how to help him feel safe & gain confidence. Really appreciate the fantastic pics & detailed updates while we're away. So grateful to Kate for taking such great care of him!!!!!”
“Aron did a fantastic job taking care of our 6 month old puppy for the weekend, and made sure he got all his energy out! 10/10 would recommend! 👍🐶”
“Karen and Zakaria were amazing with Higgins and took extra good care of him! Very flexible with pick up and drops off and lots of great photos too.”
“Kristen was great! She sent regular updates with awesome photos. She was very communicative about Sesame’s stay, how she ate, how she did on walks etc. Kristen was also very thorough, made sure she had all the answers. Highly recommend!”
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Kate M.
“We had a wonderful experience with Kate! Kate and her family took great care of our pup, her house is very dog friendly, and I would happily book with Kate again! Thanks for everything!”
Vanessa N.Star Sitter
“Vanessa was wonderful with Uno. I got a lot of photos and updates throughout his stay with her. That puts me at ease. It also helps that Uno has other pups to play with. I think he had a fun time with Vanessa and her family.”
Debra T.Star Sitter
“Debra takes such great care of our dog, we always know she's in good hands with her. Debra's updates and attention to detail are incredible. Best pet sitter we've had!”
Megan Z.
“So grateful to Megan for her amazing communication, accommodating my needs with drop off/pick up and of course, best of all, the amazing love and care that Gemma received!”
Sarah & Andrew K.Star Sitter
“Jessie loved her stay and had a great time! Sarah and Andrew did a great job watching her and sent me the best photos throughout her stay! Would highly recommend.”
Anna F.Star Sitter
“Anna was really great and communicative, both in answering our questions and sharing requirements before the trip, and then sharing updates and asking any questions she had while we were away. The dogs came home very happy and relaxed, which with separation anxiety is a HUGE win. We would love to leave the dogs with Anna again if the opportunity arises!”
Danielle B.
“We couldn’t be happier. Danielle took amazing care of our little one. We requested pictures and videos and she sent plenty. We will definitely be booking with her in the future.”
Charles F.
“Chuck was great with Loki. He shared plenty of updates and photos about their day and Loki seemed to have a great time. I would definitely book with Chuck again.”
Sara B.Star Sitter
“Daisy had a great time with Sara. Sara was prompt with all communication and provided updates/photos every day. Daisy got plenty of attention, play time, and walks.”
Cathleen C.Star Sitter
“Cathleen did an amazing job taking care of my 6 yo whippet satchmo! Satchmo loved being at her house with her pug DG and kitty Margot. He was so happy, cozy, eating well, safe, and comfortable. Cathleen’s communication was superb, giving me lots of updates about how Satchmo was doing. I will definitely be booking again.”
Adrienne P.Star Sitter
“Our senior dog wasn’t doing well in a traditional dog boarding situation; she needed a chill place with some loving care. Adrienne is a home run. She cares for the dogs and knows just what they need. Our pup came home relaxed, happy and well cared for. We’ll never go back to a boarding situation again. Can’t recommend Adrienne enough. Thank you!!!”
Gabby P.Star Sitter
“Gabby was amazing to take care of our dog, Cloud. He is a little picky with humans, but he warmed up to Gabby and her husband immediately which was a huge relief. Cloud was feeling a little moody with us gone but Gabby and Jameson cheered him right up! She even made him some steamed chicken breast. Very grateful to have found her! Definitely recommend anyone looking for a caring sitter 👍”
Adar & Ryan W.Star Sitter
“Celine Dion and I are new to Seattle and moved into the Ballard area, so we’ve had to find a new sitter and oh my gosh, I’m so happy and grateful to have found Adar and Ryan on my first booking. If they’ll have her, we’ll always go back to them…they were such sweet people and my poor pup, who’s life has been upended with the move at 13 years old, absolutely loved them the second she met them. I felt so comfortable with her being there while I was away, I got photos everyday (which I just like because I miss my baby) as well as genuine updates. Thank you guys so much for everything, you have no idea how happy it makes me to know she’s being loved when I’m gone.”
Emily E.Star Sitter
“Emily sent great photos along with videos of my dog having fun in her backyard and on walkies. She updated me throughout the few days she watched her and also replied very fast when coordinating drop offs.”
Jessica C.Star Sitter
“Jessica was an amazing dogsitter for our pup who stayed with her for a full week. Jessica communicated with us often while our dog was with her and cared for him as if he was her own dog. It's clear she has a love for dogs and a lot of experience caring for them. Jessica's care gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were on vacation. I would fully recommend Jessica without any reservations. ★★★★★”
Dawnula K.
Star Sitter
“We fully recommend Dawnula! She doesn’t shy away from a challenge and our pups Hunter and Turtle loved their stay. They are sad to leave her house when we picked them up! Hunter needs twice a day meds and Dawnula was able to ensure he was taken care of. We will be booking her again.”
Kate C.Star Sitter
“Another fantastic stay for our pup while we were out of town! Love how he gets so much socialization while he's boarding. Our pup suffers from anxiety, but Kate knows how to help him feel safe & gain confidence. Really appreciate the fantastic pics & detailed updates while we're away. So grateful to Kate for taking such great care of him!!!!!”
Aron J.Star Sitter
“Aron did a fantastic job taking care of our 6 month old puppy for the weekend, and made sure he got all his energy out! 10/10 would recommend! 👍🐶”
Karen & Zakaria B.
“Karen and Zakaria were amazing with Higgins and took extra good care of him! Very flexible with pick up and drops off and lots of great photos too.”
Kristen S.Star Sitter
“Kristen was great! She sent regular updates with awesome photos. She was very communicative about Sesame’s stay, how she ate, how she did on walks etc. Kristen was also very thorough, made sure she had all the answers. Highly recommend!”
Ballard dog parents share their Rover experiences
I highly recommend Marazzano to anyone looking for a sitter. His love for animals is clear from the start. He took wonderful care of my dog and kept me updated throughout the entire stay.
I have booked with Justine & Zak continuously for over a year now. My dog Merlin is always excited to see them and comes home in such a great mood. Justine & Zak are fantastic communicators and send consistent updates and photos. I say it every time, you could not do any better if you’re looking for someone to care for your pet the same way you do!
Wookiee stayed with Sara and Porter for 2 nights. Sara sent pictures everyday which was greatly appreciated. communication was easy - she was always quick to respond. Overall a good experience. will look at using Sara again in the future.
Zach and Danielle were great watching our pup and were responsive and flexible with pick up/drop off times. Our dog seemed to be very comfortable with them and enjoyed her stay. Would definitely recommend!!
Emily was so great with watching my pup, Bella! She was communicative and flexible. I could tell Bella had a wonderful time with her 😊 I will definitely be reaching back out to Emily the next I need a dog sitter!
Christine and her partner are wonderful with my dog Sloan who she has boarded multiple times. My pup can be anxious in a new environment, but she is excited to see Christine when we arrive, and happy and tired when I pick her up. Christine is very communicative and has been flexible when I’ve had to have friends pick up/drop off Sloan. She also send pictures which is always appreciated.
Jessica and Jason were great hosts of my big dog, walking him frequently as well as getting to play with other dogs his size which he loves. I really appreciated getting the daily pics and updates. Thank you guys, I would definitely hire them again!
Beau had a great time with Kayla! She clearly loves dogs and was communicative throughout our trip. Would definitely book her to watch Beau again!
Daniel and Tiffany were so great with Poppy! She was well taken care of, taken on adventures, and I can tell she had a great time!
Giovanna took great care of Jessie! She was communicative and punctual for meet and greet, dropoff, and pickup. Our dog clearly had a great time and was happy and relaxed on pickup.
Keith was great, very good communication and my dog came home happy, healthy and tired. Thank you very much!!!
Once again Jheri was so great with our dog Dottie! Every photo Jheri shared, you could tell Dottie was so happy and content!
We needed someone to keep our dog entertained while we hosted our toddler’s birthday party. We think the dog had more fun than us thanks to Mark!
Best sitters! So good with my semi medically needy pup and moderating positive relationship with their kiddos
Maria took great care of our adult Corgi, Mochi. She sent frequent updates in the form of texts, photos, and videos, and we could tell just how much love he was getting at her place. We'd be more than happy to board Mochi with her again.
Christina and Bandit were amazing! Easy to communicate with and trustworthy. Will definitely choose her again.
This was Theo’s second stay with Rob, Ben, & fam, and he was SO excited to see them. Usually when I am leaving for a trip he is very upset, but not this time! That says it all to me.
Sylvia has watched my dog twice and I will definitely be using her for future boardings. She's been very reliable, quick to respond to messages, and flexible with my timing. Her even-keeled demeanor feels very reassuring when I'm out of town. I can tell my dog likes spending time with her and the fam during his stays!
Callie did a wonderful job sitting our pup, Sam. We received regular updates and they were very communicative throughout the entire process.
Sarah was great, super communicative and friendly. I felt confident that my pup was in good hands. My dog takes medication daily and can be a bit squirrelly about her harness and Sarah made sure she had what she needed and was well taken care of for the long weekend. I would definitely book her again!
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Ballard.
Rover makes it easy to find Ballard 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
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