Dog Boarding In Ballard
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Top rated Ballard dog boarders
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“Maria was fantastic with our dog Kiki. She sent updates multiple times per day and it seemed like our dog loved her time with her! She was great at working with us on Kiki’s schedule and making sure she got all her medications. Would love definitely recommend and use in the future!”

“Michael was an amazing sitter for my dog and communicator for me!! We had a last minute schedule change and were traveling to Seattle unexpectedly. Michael was so helpful and accommodating to make this work with less notice than usual! He was prompt and communicative sending me pictures of Sox updates along the way. His dog Ellie was very chill and seemed to get along with Sox great. I definitely would (and will!) work with Michael again!”

“Devan was excellent with Pepper, and was extremely meticulous in his communication. We received constant text and photo updates during his stay and that’s one of the most important qualities when caring for a pet.”

“Jessica was the perfect pup sitter for our little Carl! We received frequent updates and beautiful photos each day. Communication was quick, clear and timely, and pickup and drop off was super easy. We were so happy knowing Carl was having such a relaxing and enjoyable time with Jessica and we would highly recommend!”

“Susan took great care of my kitty while I was away. She provided daily updates and photos and even took care to send me little anecdotes of their time together. I would book with Susan again in a heartbeat!”

“Emily always takes such good care of Sage. I get lots of pupdates and takes her on lots of walkies. Sage really enjoys her time there and makes me feel good knowing she’s treated like family at Emily’s!”

“Adar and Ryan were amazing dogsitters. I recieved so many sweet photos and updates about my dogs stay. I could tell they took wonderful care of Cookie and would rebook them in a heartbeat.”

“Debra is attentive, patient, and so sweet with our senior dogs. We appreciate her timely communication and attention to the details and medication schedules. Highly recommend!”
“Eric was extremely communicative and quick to respond with any questions throughout our dog’s stay. He sent so many photos and we swear our dog has never looked happier in any photos we take of her at home so proof that Eric’s care was wonderful!”

“Our dog had a great stay with Anna while we were away for the weekend. Anna was super communicative and Luka came home tired and happy. We would definitely have Luka stay with Anna again!”

“Sofia has been a perfect fit for us and our dog. She was easy to communicate with and flexible in scheduling. We really enjoyed working with her and was happy to see photo and video updates throughout her time caring for our dog. Looking forward to seeing her again soon and so is Winston!”

“Chris was so good with Teddy, I couldn’t be happier. He was super accommodating, great communication, and provided a caring environment. Made me feel so much better knowing Teddy was being well looked after. Thanks so much Chris!”

“My pup Nina was so well cared for and I received daily updates! She seemed right at home and Lorena took care of her as if she was her own, which is always the greatest feeling! I will absolutely leave Nina in their care again and would recommend to anyone else as well.”

“Lauren was amazing, and will absolutely use her again to watch my pup. She was great at communicating and sent lots of great photos. My dog loved her dog, and I think is coming home a happy and tired doggie!”


“Another great weekend with Ponyo. She is super flexible with pickup and drop off, extremely detail oriented, sends a million pictures and updates, and takes as good care of my old man as I do. She actually returned him in better shape than I dropped him off in!”

Ballard dog parents share their Rover experiences
Our Navy girl had a great time with Megan! Megan had a little patio couch that our older dog LOVED, she's a sunbather and loves to people watch. She kept us updated and sent photos of our sweet girl every day. 100% would rebook with Megan again and would recommend her to our friends and family!

Alex and Kelley were fabulous with Charlie! They sent photos and updates daily, which we loved, and I could tell she was happy to be with them. They were great about sticking to her routine and adding in park visits through the week. Alex and Kelley treated her like she was their own. I highly recommend them!

Delaney was great with our dog Mugsy! It was his first time boarding and she made him very comfortable. The detailed updates and photo collages were much appreciated as we could see he looked happy. I was concerned about how he would behave living with another dog, but Delaney's dog Mac is super sweet and probably compensated for some bratty behavior from our Mugsy. Definitely recommend.

Marissa was absolutely wonderful to work with. She communicates well and sends updates frequently. She took great care of our dog, including going above and beyond with taking him out for long walks and engaging activities. Truly a great dog sitter and person. Would be happy to leave our pup with her anytime!

Absolutely are thrilled that we have met Hoi Yan. She took such great care of our Stella. It was clear to see Stella was being so well cared for. We were able to get away for a vacation without a single worry, the photos and video's were adorable, thank you Hoi Yan!

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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.




















