Pet Boarding Guelph
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About: Hi! Growing up with a cat, I desperately wanted a dog (isn’t that always the way?). Within 6 weeks of purchasing our first home, rather than paint or get decorate, we got Dexter, a now 16 year old terrier/pug cross (neutered). 3 years later we adopted Juno, a Shiba Inu rescue from Ohio. Juno crossed the rainbow bridge at age 13 in November 2025 and I quickly realized I have far too much love for pets in me to only have one dog in my life! Oh and my son, who has grown up with TWO dogs, now says he wants a cat. PLEASE READ RE DAYCARE OR BOARDING REQUESTS My boarding and daycares services is a partnership with my husband, Marc. He has owned and been around dogs longer than I have! He works remotely and therefore if you choose to book with us, please be advised that one of us will be home at all times, but not necessarily me! Marc is present at all daycare and boarding meet n greets and while he doesn't do house sits, he may be available for an occassional walk, if I am already booked for the time/date of your request! Please note that as of September 2026, last-minute bookings (under 48 hours) may be subject to an increased booking fee (maximum $20). I always try and accomodate last minute bookings (life happens!) but it does require some additional juggling on my end! Thank you for understanding! I am pet first aid certified through Canadian Red Cross. I am comfortable with multiple dogs at once in any shape, age or size. I also have experience house sitting cats and bunnies. PLEASE READ RE DAYCARE OR BOARDING REQUESTS My boarding and daycares services is a partnership with my husband, Marc. He has owned and been around dogs longer than I have! He works remotely and therefore if you choose to book with us, please be advised that one of us will be home at all times, but not necessarily me! Marc is present at all daycare and boarding meet n greets and while he doesn't do house sits, he may be available for an occassional walk, if I am already booked for the time/date of your request! *Please note* as of September 2026, last-minute bookings (under 48 hours) may be subject to an increased booking fee (maximum $20). I always try and accomodate last minute bookings (life happens!) but it does require some additional juggling on my end! Thank you for understanding! My current availability *subject to change* (as of September 2026) is as follows: Mondays 8am to 11am, 1:30pm to 5:00pm Tuesdays 8am to 11am, 1:30pm -5:00pm Wednesdays 8am to 9am, 4- 5:00pm Thursdays - *SEE BELOW* Fridays 8am to 11am, 1:30pm to 5:00pm Saturdays 8am to 5:00pm Sundays 8:00am to 5:00pm If you are looking for care outside of these hours (before 8:00am or after 5:00pm) please message as I may be able to accommodate! *Thursdays are currently doggy daycare* days at my home. My availability for walks is very limited on Thursdays, please message if you would like a Thursday walk. Right now we host one sweet, well-tempered weiner dog on Thursdays, if this someone who you think your dog could get along with, and are interested in daycare, send me a message! Daycare on other days may be explored as options as well. WALKING It's your dog's walk, I am just on it! I have experience walking high-energy breeds (pullers), multiple dogs at once (including high energy, large breeds) and I have experience walking stubborn dogs (poodles, airdale terriers, iykyk). My general rule is always-on-leash and -always-avoid-other-dogs. If you'd like your dog to be walked off-leash or to meet other dogs, please let me know and we can discuss! DAYCARE AND BOARDING I have a large fenced in yard with one calm senior dog (male, neutered) and two small and one medium-ish sized crates available if needed. ****My boarding and daycares services is a partnership with my husband, Marc. He has owned and been around dogs longer than I have! He works remotely and therefore if you choose to book with us, please be advised that one of us will be home at all times, but not necessarily me! Marc is present at all daycare and boarding meet n greets and while he doesn't do house sits, he may be available for an occassional walk, if I am already booked for the time/date of your request!*** HOUSE SITTING AND DROP-INS -I have experience house sitting cats, bunnies and fish and am happy to try and not kill your plants.
“Suzie enjoyed her time with Melanie. Melanie is very good with Suzie. Takes her for walks a couple of times a day which Suzie always enjoy. Melanie will continually communicate with you to keep you updated on how your pet is doing. We have rebooked with Melanie already. I would recommend Melanie.”
About: With years of pet care experience, I’m happily building a business I love 🐱 🐶 💕 Canadian Red Cross Pet First Aid Certification Animals have always been a big part of my life. I've cared for a wide variety of pets, including cats, reptiles, fish, rabbits, gerbils, dogs, and hamsters. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed walking dogs both professionally and for friends and family as well as taking on cat-sitting and house-sitting responsibilities. I have a lifetime of experience and a genuine love for animals. I'm available mornings between 7am and 8am, evenings after 5:00 and most weekends to check on your pets, provide love, playtime, walks, whatever your pet needs! I'll provide the care as discussed and will meet or exceed your expectations! Please let me know the best way to care for your pet in my home or yours.
“Norman had the best time getting spoiled by Bren. She was so accommodating, and kind with our senior pup it is obvious she really cares for her pups. Im not sure he wanted to come home! 😁. 100% recommended.”
“I just want to say a big thank you to Mariella and her family. She had our little girl for 2 weeks, and I know that our girl had a fantastic time and was well taken care of and loved. If I could give a ten star review I would. I will definitely be booking again.So that charlotte can have the same experience. On our next trip.”
“Jessie took care of our pup Hank for a few days while we were away. Hank is only 7 months old, and this was his first time away from home. He truly enjoyed running around her backyard with her pups, Paisley and Elvis. Although unsure at first, he eventually warmed up to the kitties as well! Jessie was professional and communicative, ensuring Hank was comfortable and safe. The daily updates and photos gave us peace of mind. It's clear Jessie loves animals and is very experienced. We highly recommend her! Thank you, Jessie, for opening your home to Hank and being so patient with our little guy.”
“Amazing Dog Sitter! I can’t say enough good things about Michelle & her kids Clive & Eleanor. From the moment we met, I knew my dog was in great hands. They took the time to get to know Sullys personality, routine, and quirks, which made me feel completely at ease while I was away. When I drop Sully off, he hops out of the car & happily goes off with Michelle. No hesitation. Throughout the entire stay, Michelle sent regular updates and adorable photos, showing just how happy and comfortable Sully was. It was clear that they treated my dog like part of the family — with plenty of love, attention, and playtime. When I came home, my dog was relaxed, well cared for. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and professional sitter. I’ll definitely be booking again in the future!”
“Laura and her family are the best! I was really worried leaving Lola as she hasn’t done well staying with family in the past due to anxiety issues. Laura and her family kept her so busy and provided us with photos and videos. We were actually joking that she wouldn’t want to come home! We have already booked her for another stay. Thank you Laura!”
“Chad and his family did a wonderful job taking care of my dog milo. They gave me constant messages and pictures daily and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a dog sitter”
“Our dog Dexter had a fantastic experience while staying with Ilona for a week. Ilona met with us before we booked and asked lots of questions and answered all of ours. We felt comfortable leaving our one-year old dog in Ilona's care where daily walks and play time with her dog Frankie would be part of his routine. While we were away Ilona sent messages and photos daily so we would know how how we was getting on - which turned out to be very well!”
“Ginger had the pleasure of staying with Cindy and Mark for a second time. She was well looked after and I can tell she misses them already. We would not hesitate to have them care for her in the future again.”
“Edward and his family are awesome. They took really good care of Tako while we had to be away and Tako loves them. Couldn't be more happy to have found a 2nd home and family that Tako (and us) love!”
About: Ever since I was younger, I would always volunteer to walk or dog sit for neighbour's, family and friendly while they were away. This often entailed going on 3 walks a day, feeding and playing. I will always make sure to follow instructions to the miniscule detail. I currently work full time remotely from home. I am easily able to step away from work for any pets that may need immediate attention or if the owner happens to need a sitter with short notice. I am often available for weekends as well. I love to shower my own pets with pats, affection and toys. When I need to be firm I make sure to be stern but never disrespectful. I make sure to continue to be loving even after verbally correcting any misbehavior.
“Awesome stay, really helped us out! Very much appreciated the daily updates and pictures, it was really comforting to see our dog have fun while we were away.”
“Andres is the best!! I was unable to walk my dog for a week so he was completely riled up when I left him with Andres for the day. Andres took him for at least 4 one hour walks and when he came home he was finally calmer, even the day afterwards as well. Andres is really saving me as an overwhelmed dog parent! Thank you!!”
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Guelph is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Guelph
Jennifer was so great taking care of our dog for the weekend. She was very attentive, took time to meet him beforehand and sent many photos and updates each day Finnley was with her. We were also grateful that she was flexible with drop off/pick up arrangements. Will definitely book again!
Nicolette did an exceptional job taking care of Lenny, our Moyen Poodle! She cared for him as we would have. She sent regular photos and updates, asked questions when necessary and was always professional! I highly recommend Nicolette and wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again!
She was communicative throughout Yohji’s stay and sent lots of photos and videos, which I really appreciated. She also took him on a hike, and her large backyard was a big plus because he loved running around and playing. I really appreciated the updates and the effort she put into making his stay enjoyable.
Shelley was absolutely wonderful with our two dogs! We got frequent updates and pictures and she was very communicative about how they were doing. She was also really flexible and was able to keep the dogs for an extra day when our plans changed, which we were very grateful for. We would absolutely recommend Shelley and have her watch the dogs again!
Alyssa was absolutely amazing with Bruno! 🥹❤️ I was really nervous leaving him because he has pretty bad separation anxiety, but she made me feel so comfortable and kept me updated throughout the night. Bruno settled in so well with her! It was such a relief knowing he was safe, comfortable and being taken care of while I was at work. I would definitely recommend Alyssa to anyone and would absolutely have her watch Bruno again!
Thank you so much Shannon and Dave! To be able to travel and not worry about our Jax and his care is priceless! The photos snd messages showing how happy he was while he was in he stayed with Shannon and Dave was so reassuring!!! Thank you both for taking such good care our little boy!!! Rod & Michelle.
We really appreciated Uchenna’s willingness to keep our dog when he became sick during his stay, especially while we were away for our son’s wedding. She made sure he was cared for and boarded him despite him not feeling well. We’re grateful she was able to look after him during a stressful situation.
Alicia took excellent care of my 18 year old dog! He requires some special care due to his poor eyesight and other age related issues, and Alicia was more than happy to accommodate all of his needs. She also sent updates and pictures during his stay there. I would highly recommend!
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in Guelph is $39 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $30 and $61 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
sitters in Guelph have an average of 14 years of experience. Each sitter has their own unique experience and skill sets for different types of pets. You can find details of each sitter’s potential certifications and abilities, such as pet first-aid or senior pet experience, listed on their profile. Look at other pet parent reviews and repeat pet parent booking rates for an idea of their pet care exp erience.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 83% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 93% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they do not have any disqualifying offences.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
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