Dog Boarding in Ballard, Seattle, WA
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“Kate was fabulous! She took wonderful care of our pup, and sent updates and pics daily. Our dog didn’t seem to want to leave. You can rest-assured your pup will be in great hands with Kate!”


“Sarah, Andrew, and Kids were incredible hosts to our two high energy pups. Sarah's communication was excellent and she really took care to send me pics and updates every morning and every evening. Our dogs were with them for 8 days, and we plan to use them as our first choice in the future.”


“Debra is an incredibly caring and well organized care giver. Our Hazel is kind of delicate, has some tummy issues, delicate teeth, and also separation anxiety. She was with Debra for 5 days while we were out of town and Debra followed all our detailed notes and sent us regular updates throughout the day. We could see that Hazel was having a great time, getting lots of attention, playing with toys, watching the world from the huge window Debra has. She came back totally herself, with no signs of the stress which we have noticed with some other sitters. I would highly recommend Debra and we will definitely have Hazel stay with her especially for longer stays.”


“Kristen was absolutely amazing!! Our dog has such amazing great time with her & Osker! She was so attentive and thoughtful and gave us many updates throughout our time away (& great pictures)! It made us feel so comfortable knowing our dog was in such good hands.”


“Kristen was absolutely amazing with my 13yo, and I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was incredibly thoughtful and attentive, asking all the right questions to make sure she could accommodate his needs and anxiety levels. From the moment they met, my dog felt right at home—he was immediately at ease around her and her, Ginger, and Ned, which is rare for him. It was such a relief to see him so relaxed and cared for. Kristen truly has a special way with animals!”


“Megan was amazing! She was super responsive, which allowed us to find care for our dog on our trip(!). She provided a perfect amount of updates and photos and made us feel really good about Reggie's care. She was flexible and drop off and had Reggie ready to go at pick up. We are so grateful for Megan, and I think Reggie wasn't actually ready to leave! Reggie will absolutely hang out with Megan again on his next trip to Seattle.”


“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 was a super Rover sitter! Anouk felt very comfortable with her. She gave us lots of updates & photos. Will definitely reach out again! Thank you!!”


“Gabby was a great sitter for Birdie. She was very kind with regards to Birdie's puppy antics and made sure that Birdie was well exercised and loved. I would definitely book Gabby again in the future. Thank you!”


“Thank you, Kate, for another fantastic boarding experience! We are so grateful for your excellent care & for all those great photos and updates! It is so wonderful to be able to travel without having to worry about our pet, knowing that he is having a safe, fun & enriching time with all of you :)”


“Sara and her family were great sitters for my puppy Elmer! It seemed like he had a great time playing in their yard and quickly became a part of their family. Sara’s communication was also great and I had no worries the whole weekend. Thanks!”


“Second time booking with Karen and Matt, they are the best! They take great care of our nervous pup, and they communicate with us often while watching her. We feel so much better knowing our dog is in good hands while away!”


“Don was great with our pups. Appreciated that he was quick to respond and happy to share photo updates. Dogs came back happy and healthy. Definitely recommend.”


“Danielle and Joy took amazing care of my little Nori, so much so that when we went to leave, Nori was giving them kisses. It takes her a while to warm up to new people, so that just exemplifies how well they did with her. The daily communication was excellent, and they took her on many adventures. They made our time away completely without worry!”


“Dawnula took wonderful care of our dog and provided much appreciated pictures and updates throughout Matilda’s stay! We’re so grateful for her and highly recommend her to anyone!”



“Cathleen took excellent care of Daisy. Second time we had Cathleen watch her & she ran to the door at drop off. We really appreciated the frequent updates and pictures. Could tell Daisy loved her time there.”


“Very kind, and sweet people! They took such great care of our dog, even with a last minute change in her medications/diet! I'm so happy we found them on Rover!”

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Kate M.

“Kate was fabulous! She took wonderful care of our pup, and sent updates and pics daily. Our dog didn’t seem to want to leave. You can rest-assured your pup will be in great hands with Kate!”


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.”


Sarah & Andrew K.Star Sitter

“Sarah, Andrew, and Kids were incredible hosts to our two high energy pups. Sarah's communication was excellent and she really took care to send me pics and updates every morning and every evening. Our dogs were with them for 8 days, and we plan to use them as our first choice in the future.”


Debra T.Star Sitter

“Debra is an incredibly caring and well organized care giver. Our Hazel is kind of delicate, has some tummy issues, delicate teeth, and also separation anxiety. She was with Debra for 5 days while we were out of town and Debra followed all our detailed notes and sent us regular updates throughout the day. We could see that Hazel was having a great time, getting lots of attention, playing with toys, watching the world from the huge window Debra has. She came back totally herself, with no signs of the stress which we have noticed with some other sitters. I would highly recommend Debra and we will definitely have Hazel stay with her especially for longer stays.”


Kristen S.Star Sitter

“Kristen was absolutely amazing!! Our dog has such amazing great time with her & Osker! She was so attentive and thoughtful and gave us many updates throughout our time away (& great pictures)! It made us feel so comfortable knowing our dog was in such good hands.”


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! 👍🐶”


Kristen N.

“Kristen was absolutely amazing with my 13yo, and I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was incredibly thoughtful and attentive, asking all the right questions to make sure she could accommodate his needs and anxiety levels. From the moment they met, my dog felt right at home—he was immediately at ease around her and her, Ginger, and Ned, which is rare for him. It was such a relief to see him so relaxed and cared for. Kristen truly has a special way with animals!”


Megan Z.

“Megan was amazing! She was super responsive, which allowed us to find care for our dog on our trip(!). She provided a perfect amount of updates and photos and made us feel really good about Reggie's care. She was flexible and drop off and had Reggie ready to go at pick up. We are so grateful for Megan, and I think Reggie wasn't actually ready to leave! Reggie will absolutely hang out with Megan again on his next trip to Seattle.”


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 was a super Rover sitter! Anouk felt very comfortable with her. She gave us lots of updates & photos. Will definitely reach out again! Thank you!!”


Gabby P.Star Sitter

“Gabby was a great sitter for Birdie. She was very kind with regards to Birdie's puppy antics and made sure that Birdie was well exercised and loved. I would definitely book Gabby again in the future. Thank you!”


Kate C.Star Sitter

“Thank you, Kate, for another fantastic boarding experience! We are so grateful for your excellent care & for all those great photos and updates! It is so wonderful to be able to travel without having to worry about our pet, knowing that he is having a safe, fun & enriching time with all of you :)”


Sara B.Star Sitter

“Sara and her family were great sitters for my puppy Elmer! It seemed like he had a great time playing in their yard and quickly became a part of their family. Sara’s communication was also great and I had no worries the whole weekend. Thanks!”


Ling H.Star Sitter

“My boy, Snow had a great time at his new Rover! Ling was very receptive and updated me everyday with how he’s doing. We’re definitely coming back!”


Karen C.Star Sitter

“Second time booking with Karen and Matt, they are the best! They take great care of our nervous pup, and they communicate with us often while watching her. We feel so much better knowing our dog is in good hands while away!”


Don S.Star Sitter

“Don was great with our pups. Appreciated that he was quick to respond and happy to share photo updates. Dogs came back happy and healthy. Definitely recommend.”


Danielle & Joy M.Star Sitter

“Danielle and Joy took amazing care of my little Nori, so much so that when we went to leave, Nori was giving them kisses. It takes her a while to warm up to new people, so that just exemplifies how well they did with her. The daily communication was excellent, and they took her on many adventures. They made our time away completely without worry!”


Dawnula K.
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“Dawnula took wonderful care of our dog and provided much appreciated pictures and updates throughout Matilda’s stay! We’re so grateful for her and highly recommend her to anyone!”




Cathleen C.Star Sitter

“Cathleen took excellent care of Daisy. Second time we had Cathleen watch her & she ran to the door at drop off. We really appreciated the frequent updates and pictures. Could tell Daisy loved her time there.”


Gretchen & Louis S.Star Sitter

“Very kind, and sweet people! They took such great care of our dog, even with a last minute change in her medications/diet! I'm so happy we found them on Rover!”
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Ballard dog parents share their Rover experiences
Jenna never fails to be the absolute best dog sitter I’ve had! I went away for a 2 week trip and she was diligent with keeping me updated and made sure to be playful with Benny each day. I’m so grateful to have found a trusted and reliable sitter in Seattle! Can’t thank Jenna enough for being so good to my pup.

Ryan did a fabulous job at taking care of Simon while I was out of town. He took Simon to the park, kept me updated on any changes that happened, and was very quick at responding while also being flexible with me post booking. I will definitely book with Ryan again and recommend you should too!

Megan was amazing! She was super responsive, which allowed us to find care for our dog on our trip(!). She provided a perfect amount of updates and photos and made us feel really good about Reggie's care. She was flexible and drop off and had Reggie ready to go at pick up. We are so grateful for Megan, and I think Reggie wasn't actually ready to leave! Reggie will absolutely hang out with Megan again on his next trip to Seattle.

Sparrow was absolutely amazing with my maltipoo Finnie! She sent tons of photos and updates which were really comforting to see while I was gone. Finnie got plenty of walks and play time with her sweet dog Bin Bin! When Finnie wasn’t eating his food she even hand fed him to make him more comfortable eating there. Overall, Finnie was very well taken care of and I would highly recommend Sparrow to anyone!

Cheryl took such amazing care of my old dog Brian. She took him on slow sniff walks and made sure he ate (which he sometimes avoids when staying with a rover sitter) by putting his food into a puzzle so he thought it was treats. I would definitely recommend Cheryl for any dog!!

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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
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.
