Dog Boarding in Birchwood, Anchorage
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“Amanda and her family took care of my dog very well. She was consisted in updates how my dog is doing which I really appreciated. She treated my dog like her own dogs. I would definitely hire her again. Highly recommended. Thank you Amanda!!”


“Cadey & Jacob were incredible! They were the kindest people and took such great care of our dogs! They took them on all kinds of long walks and loved on them. Plus they sent plenty of pictures throughout their stay, which was fun to see and reassured me our dogs were in excellent care! Couldn’t recommend them more! Thanks for taking such great care of our boys!”


“Ashley and her family was wonderful! This was the first time Sasha was away from home but Ashley was so welcoming to my girl. I was nervous but she made me feel at ease. She took her on walks and she got to run a play in her backyard. I know Sasha had a wonderful time! Ashley sent me pics of my girl and that made me feel soo good! I would definitely recommend her!!!”


“Lindsey has been great. I came in from out of town & was in a bind, but she helped out with my most prized possession. After meeting, I felt comfortable leaving my girl in her capable hands. If you need help with your pup & live in the Eagle River area, I would recommend reaching out to Lindsey.”


“Kristina was great would without a doubt use again. Our dog is very nervous and has separation anxiety Kristina made owner and dog very comfortable. Thank you!”


“Lucy took such great care of my dog Lexi! Lexi can be shy, but she warmed up quickly to both Lucy and her sweet dog Kayah. We enjoyed them so much that we quickly rebooked! I would definitely recommend Lucy to all my friends and family!”


“Huw & Jolynne made our yorkie feel safe and loved! Very friendly folks who we will request again! PS I’d like to tip but don’t see how, where… new to this app”


“Olga was so great with our 1 year old Labrador retriever. She sent a lot of photos of their walks and park plays. We felt safe knowing Olga was the perfect person for Lollie. Thank you Olga!”


“Rita is an amazing and caring sitter I would recommend to anyone in the area! Great communication and daily updates and photos for my dog and young puppy.”


“Tania was wonderful! She took our pup on walks and brought her along on outings with the family. She was quick to respond to my messages and answered all of my question. Drop off and pick up were easy. My nervous puppy happily followed her into the house as soon as she met Tania. Highly recommend! We will definitely book with her again next time we need someone to watch our pup.”


“Cima had a great stay at Crystal’s place. Thank you Crystal for watching our Cima! Looks like he had fun there outside in her fenced yard and we appreciated the photo updates. I do recommend Crystal.”


“This was my first experience using Rover and someone besides family to watch our German shepherd. I was worried about him getting along in a new place. Turned out, he had a great time. I was sent pictures of him playing. Now that he is home, he looks a little bored! Thank you to Sharon and Michael. I am planning on using your services again.”


“Trey has been a reliable dog sitter and trainer for my pup. She is kind, has great communication and is very caring. We are very lucky to have her!”


“Incredible service for a last minute request to watch our 8 month old pup for a couple nights. We received lots of info and photos. I would love an opportunity to take her to Madeline and Karen again.”


“Scott took our dog on walks every day, sent us regular updates and gave him a bath. I know our dog was very well taken care of and I felt great leaving him with Scott!”


About: I had dogs growing up and been around a lot of families dogs. I have experience dog sitting for family and friends while they’re where away It will work perfectly fine currently I’m on leave so the dogs will have my full attention and when I go back to work I’m close by my home still and will be home during lunch to look after the dogs At my home the dogs will have plenty of time to relax or play, and will be well taken care of for the time that they are here

“Jessica sent pictures of maple often and told me he was doing just fine over there. Was flexible with picking up time changed and plan on using her again for next time.”


“Boarding my two pups with Rebecca and her son was great! Dropoff and pickup were straightforward, she sent me pics and updates throughout the week, and even gave the doggos a bath! I could not have asked for better care.”


“Ralph gave excellent care to Maggie, treating her like his own dog. He sent multiple updates and it was great to know Maggie was loved while we were away. Thanks Ralph!”


“We appreciate Emely taking care of our baby while we explored Alaska for a week. She was very flexible with our schedule as we were driving from the state of Missouri. Thanks, Emely!”

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Amanda T.
Star Sitter


“Amanda and her family took care of my dog very well. She was consisted in updates how my dog is doing which I really appreciated. She treated my dog like her own dogs. I would definitely hire her again. Highly recommended. Thank you Amanda!!”


Cadey & Jacob W.

“Cadey & Jacob were incredible! They were the kindest people and took such great care of our dogs! They took them on all kinds of long walks and loved on them. Plus they sent plenty of pictures throughout their stay, which was fun to see and reassured me our dogs were in excellent care! Couldn’t recommend them more! Thanks for taking such great care of our boys!”


Ashley B.


“Ashley and her family was wonderful! This was the first time Sasha was away from home but Ashley was so welcoming to my girl. I was nervous but she made me feel at ease. She took her on walks and she got to run a play in her backyard. I know Sasha had a wonderful time! Ashley sent me pics of my girl and that made me feel soo good! I would definitely recommend her!!!”


Lindsey L.Star Sitter

“Lindsey has been great. I came in from out of town & was in a bind, but she helped out with my most prized possession. After meeting, I felt comfortable leaving my girl in her capable hands. If you need help with your pup & live in the Eagle River area, I would recommend reaching out to Lindsey.”


Kristina J.Star Sitter

“Kristina was great would without a doubt use again. Our dog is very nervous and has separation anxiety Kristina made owner and dog very comfortable. Thank you!”


Lucy C.

“Lucy took such great care of my dog Lexi! Lexi can be shy, but she warmed up quickly to both Lucy and her sweet dog Kayah. We enjoyed them so much that we quickly rebooked! I would definitely recommend Lucy to all my friends and family!”


Huw & Jolynne M.Star Sitter

“Huw & Jolynne made our yorkie feel safe and loved! Very friendly folks who we will request again! PS I’d like to tip but don’t see how, where… new to this app”


Olga M.Star Sitter

“Olga was so great with our 1 year old Labrador retriever. She sent a lot of photos of their walks and park plays. We felt safe knowing Olga was the perfect person for Lollie. Thank you Olga!”


Rita B.

“Rita is an amazing and caring sitter I would recommend to anyone in the area! Great communication and daily updates and photos for my dog and young puppy.”


Tania C.

“Tania was wonderful! She took our pup on walks and brought her along on outings with the family. She was quick to respond to my messages and answered all of my question. Drop off and pick up were easy. My nervous puppy happily followed her into the house as soon as she met Tania. Highly recommend! We will definitely book with her again next time we need someone to watch our pup.”


Crystal W.Star Sitter
“Cima had a great stay at Crystal’s place. Thank you Crystal for watching our Cima! Looks like he had fun there outside in her fenced yard and we appreciated the photo updates. I do recommend Crystal.”




Sharon & Michael C.


“This was my first experience using Rover and someone besides family to watch our German shepherd. I was worried about him getting along in a new place. Turned out, he had a great time. I was sent pictures of him playing. Now that he is home, he looks a little bored! Thank you to Sharon and Michael. I am planning on using your services again.”


Trey K.
Star Sitter


“Trey has been a reliable dog sitter and trainer for my pup. She is kind, has great communication and is very caring. We are very lucky to have her!”


Madeline & Karen W.Star Sitter

“Incredible service for a last minute request to watch our 8 month old pup for a couple nights. We received lots of info and photos. I would love an opportunity to take her to Madeline and Karen again.”


Scott C.Star Sitter

“Scott took our dog on walks every day, sent us regular updates and gave him a bath. I know our dog was very well taken care of and I felt great leaving him with Scott!”


Jacob & Emily G.
“Jacob and Emily are some of the best dog parents! Emily owned Baylee, a beautiful beagle for 4 years and when Jacob came into both of their lives, it was the perfect match. They are so caring and empathetic, and would be a great fit for any furry friend! I highly recommend and hope you do too!”


jessica b.

“Jessica sent pictures of maple often and told me he was doing just fine over there. Was flexible with picking up time changed and plan on using her again for next time.”


Rebecca D.

“Boarding my two pups with Rebecca and her son was great! Dropoff and pickup were straightforward, she sent me pics and updates throughout the week, and even gave the doggos a bath! I could not have asked for better care.”


Ralph S.Star Sitter

“Ralph gave excellent care to Maggie, treating her like his own dog. He sent multiple updates and it was great to know Maggie was loved while we were away. Thanks Ralph!”


Emely R.
Star Sitter


“We appreciate Emely taking care of our baby while we explored Alaska for a week. She was very flexible with our schedule as we were driving from the state of Missouri. Thanks, Emely!”
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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 Birchwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Birchwood 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.
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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.
