Dog Boarding In Ballard

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria C.
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Maria C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA, 98107

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!

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Michael F.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Magnolia, Seattle, WA, 98199

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!

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Devan H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, WA, 98119

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.

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Jessica C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
9 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Wallingford, Seattle, WA, 98103

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!

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Jason F.
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Aron J.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ballard, Seattle, WA, 98107

Aron was incredibly responsive, friendly, and caring for Pepper! Lots of great photos made us feel like Pepper was in great hands while we were away.

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Philip S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wedgwood, Seattle, WA, 98115

Philip was great! Super responsive throughout the stay and was very welcoming - I really appreciate the exceptional care he provided for my dog.

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Susan J.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ballard, Seattle, WA, 98107

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!

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Emily E.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
10 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA, 98117

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!

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Melissa V.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA, 98133

Melissa did an excellent job caring for Eddie! Lots of cuddles, walks, and picture updates. Eddie is already asking when his next vacation is!

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Melissa C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Loyal Heights, Seattle, WA, 98117

Great communication and I don’t have to worry at all when I am out of town. I know my dog will be better taken care of than when she’s at home 😂. 10 out of 10!

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Adar & Ryan W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ballard, Seattle, WA, 98107

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.

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Debra T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
15 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, WA, 98119

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!

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Eric M.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
18 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Wallingford, Seattle, WA, 98103

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna F.
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Anna F.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ballard, Seattle, WA, 98107

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sofia W.
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Sofia W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Loyal Heights, Seattle, WA, 98117

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!

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Chris F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North College Park, Seattle, WA, 98133

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lorena R.
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Lorena R.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
50 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Matthews Beach, Seattle, WA, 98125

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.

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Lauren S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Eastlake, Seattle, WA, 98102

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Zorian T.
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Zorian T.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Interbay, Seattle, WA, 98199

Would recommend as a sitter!!

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Hannah M.
Sitter Profile Image: Ponyo Z.
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Ponyo Z.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
421 reviews
109 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Queen Anne, Seattle, WA, 98109

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!

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Kelly A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daisy took great care of Mochi and sent us regular updates while we were abroad. She was flexible and accommodating with our schedule, on both drop off and pick up. We'd be more than happy with her watching Mochi again in the future!

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Elizabeth & Jiyong W.
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Petra came home happy and well cared for! It was easy to book and coordinate pick up/drop off around a weekend trip we had. Thank you!

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Maureen S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle was kind and accommodating, and even took Koda on a fun hike during her weekend stay to enjoy the sun together. Thanks a bunch, would book again!

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Lexy S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Clara F.
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Lauren took great care of our dog for 2 nights. She took him on walks and sent us frequent updates and photos. Would definitely board with her again!

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Irene H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily took excellent care of Heidi. From all the pictures Emily sent us during our trip, Heidi looked content and happy running around the yard. We highly recommend Emily as a pet sitter.

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nekilgren@comcast.net
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5.0 out of 5 stars

One of the best dog sitters for my puppy. My puppy had an absolute blast with her. Would book her again in a heartbeat!

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Kaustubh K.
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Angie was wonderful!! She watched my dog for almost 2 weeks. I received updates frequently and could tell he was having a great time. I will be booking with her again!

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Rachel M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ira and Anton we so amazing! They took great care of our 2 pups. We were able to enjoy our wedding without worrying about them!

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Jasmine A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Heather O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris and Kim took great care of my attention loving pup and kept me updated on how he was doing and any issues that came up

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Elena E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eleanor and Bear were great friends to my dog Momo while I was gone. Eleanor sent me updates and pictures of Momo and Bear playing every day - allowed me to rest easy on my trip!

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Daniel L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah and Everett took fantastic care of my little pug, Bilbo! I appreciated all the updates/photos and he came back home happy and comfortable. I will definitely book with them again and recommend to anyone !

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Mary S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Veronica B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Elizabeth N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Susan was awesome! She provided a lot of updates during the stay, with pictures and videos. Duda looked very happy and comfortable through the stay. Susan was also very accommodating for our pick up time needs. Highly recommend and would book again 😊

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Isabella K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jatzity is the best sitter! She communicated very frequently, sending tons of pictures and videos, and explained in detail how my dog was doing. My dog absolutely loved her, was pampered, and was treated like family. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Atzimba M.
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Ember had another amazing stay with Luciana! I cannot recommend her enough, Ember always has so much fun and feels safe!

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Alex M.
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Tracy was great! My pup can take a bit to warm up to folks but she was a big fan of Tracy from the get go.

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Evan B.
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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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Laura C.
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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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What Is Seattle Dog Boarding Like On Rover?

Worried about your dog’s comfort while you’re away? Rover helps you choose from over 3,200 dog boarding environments hosted by vetted and reviewed Seattle sitters. Turn your dog’s stay into a canine vacation in popular Seattle dog-friendly neighborhoods like Queen Anne, Fremont, Capitol Hill, or West Seattle. Rover makes it easy to find affordable dog boarding in Seattle and surrounding areas like Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Tacoma, or Bothell. The cost of dog boarding in Seattle, WA, ranges from $65 to $70 per night.

Convenience to SeaTac

Travelers flying through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) can choose from 160+ dog boarding locations within 15 miles. Some sitters may also meet you at the airport for an additional fee.

Tailored Dog Boarding Options in Seattle

  • Solo dog care: 1,682 sitters offer one-on-one attention for anxious pups
  • Fenced yards: 1,378 sitters have outdoor play areas for high-energy pups
  • Boarding + daycare: 1,937 sitters offer daycare for playful dogs
  • Grooming & bathing: 710 sitters provide light grooming for long-term stays
  • Multi-pet boarding: 1,536 sitters welcome multiple dogs or cats
Unlike traditional kennels that follow a strict group schedule, dog boarding through Rover is customizable to your dog’s emotional needs. For most sitters, services such as additional walks, playtime, and one-on-one attention are included in their daily rate.

A Day In the Life for a Rover Pup

Dog boarding with an active Star Sitter on Rover will follow the sitter’s schedule and set routine, which may look like:
  • Morning neighborhood walk, such as a stroll around Green Lake or Belltown waterfront
  • Mid-day supervised yard time and rest
  • Afternoon enrichment outing or indoor play
  • Potty walk and nighttime winddown
When booking, factor in your dog’s habits and needs to your sitter’s location. Does your dog need off-leash playtime? A sitter who lives in the U District may visit Magnuson Park Off-Leash Area. Well-socialized dogs may enjoy staying with sitters who live by dog-friendly outdoor patios, like Bark!Espresso, a dog-themed café with fun treats for pups, or The Barking Dog Alehouse in Ballard.
Need more routine stability? If your pup thrives on routine, Seattle house sitting services may be a better choice. For about $75 per night, a Seattle sitter will stay in your home and follows your care instructions.

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