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Sitter Profile Image: Tara & Jason D.
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Tara & Jason D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Dartmouth, NS, B2W

Tara and Jason took such good care of Nina while I was travelling. They sent me daily updates/pictures and I felt reassured that she was in amazing, loving hands. She also got along great with their dog Stark! I couldn’t recommend them enough and would absolutely consider booking them again in the future!

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Becca L.
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Mark & Evangeline P.
$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Dartmouth, NS, B3A

Mark & Evangeline were awesome with Zimba. They took very good care of him for the 2 weeks that we were away, and made him a part of their family. They sent us daily updates with pictures and short videos. They gave Zimba his medication in a timely manner, and followed his regular routine. When we picked him up we noticed that he was happy and well taken care of. Mark & Evangeline are the best sitters we have had so far and I would highly recommend them. I will definitely keep Zimba with them in the future. Thank you Mark & Evangeline! 🥰

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Milissa E.
Star Sitter
$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3P

Milissa and family are wonderful caregivers. She sent me pictures and updates everyday of when we were away so I was never worried about Ollie. We really appreciate the great care they give:)!

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Maggie B.
Sitter Profile Image: Shawna & Chris A.
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Shawna & Chris A.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Dartmouth, NS, B2W

I can not recommend Shawna and her family enough! They are great communicators, very attentive and give so much love to my little pup! Zettie is always excited to see them, and I am at ease knowing she’s in such great hands 🥹

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Jane H.
Sitter Profile Image: Madison M.
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Madison M.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
10 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3H

Madison was a very accommodating and communicative sitter for my dog Billie. I really appreciated getting photos of her during her stay.

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Isa G.
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Claire Q.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
6 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3J

Claire is great with our older rescue dog. They’ve become fast friends and he loves spending time at her place while we’re away. She’s super responsive and attentive to his needs. Definitely a go-to pet sitter and pal for us, will definitely be hitting her up again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Louise M.
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Louise M.
$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
20 years of experience
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y

Louie was the best sitter for my dog while I was away for work , Vasu stayed with louie for 3 days , he’s a little hard to handle boi , but I appreciate her patience and love for him, while trying to make every possible accommodation to suit Vasu’s needs . She did send us regular updates and was very responsive.

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Neha G.
Sitter Profile Image: Kara W.
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Kara W.
Star Sitter
$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
32 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3S

Kara has been the best sitter I’ve encountered on this app. Very responsive and flexible. Violet loved her time with Kara and I got lots of photo updates!

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Laraib S.
Sitter Profile Image: Ben C.
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Ben C.
Star Sitter
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
319 reviews
91 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Halifax / Dartmouth, NS, B3H

Ben provided Chiquita with 10 wonderful days away from home. Like staying at a five star retreat, Chiquita experienced long walks in the park, cozy naps and lots of playtime or downtime with Ben’s fur babies. He kept me updated with many photos and messages. A wonderful experience, thank-you Ben!!

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Brett M.
Sitter Profile Image: Rain C.
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Rain C.
$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3H

Rain was lovely to deal with and took wonderful care of Ellie! Rain accommodated Ellie however she could, checked in with me and sent lots of pictures! Ellie was happy when I picked her up and I could tell she enjoyed her stay! We will definitely be going back!

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Olivia S.
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Ryan L.
$50
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3K

This was Dash’s third time staying with Ryan. He's well taken care of and I don’t have to worry at all when he's with Ryan. Highly recommend Ryan!

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Sitter Profile Image: Margaret N.
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Margaret N.
Star Sitter
$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
17 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Cole Harbour, NS, B2V

Margaret kept us updated on how Hudson was doing and sent us pictures. He settled in nicely very quickly and got to enjoy lots of fresh air during the day. We would absolutely have Margaret again when we go away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Marisa B.
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Marisa B.
Star Sitter
$47
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3N

Leaving our dog Harper is never easy, but this experience made it completely stress-free. From the very beginning, it was clear how caring, reliable, and attentive Marisa was. She went above and beyond to make sure Harper felt safe, happy, and loved, treating her like one of her own. I received regular updates, photos, and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was obvious Harper was having a wonderful time, and I could truly relax knowing she was in such capable hands. I couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter. Marisa’s kindness, professionalism, and genuine love for animals shine through in everything she does. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their furry family member. Thank you for making what is usually a difficult goodbye such an easy and reassuring experience—I will absolutely be booking with you again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Trish H.
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Trish H.
Star Sitter
$69
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3K

Trish is the best sitter we've ever had! We boarded Krypto for 3 days which became 4 due to unforeseen circumstances and Trish was lovely about everything. She treated Krypto like family and is our goto now. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend her services

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly W.
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Kelly W.
Star Sitter
$55
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3N

Absolutely wonderful !! I worked our of town for a week and left my dog with Kelly. She took great care of my dog with walking feeding and playing . She sent a couple pictures and was very easy to communicate with. No issues at all and if i have another trip out of town She will be first on my list to take care of my pooch ! If I could give 10 stars and 2 thumbs up I would

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Chris H.
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Emily W.
Star Sitter
$44
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
32 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3N

Emily and her family were just phenomenal! A true love for dogs and animals in general was very apparent! Our pup loved her stay and we were so relieved knowing she is in the best hands. Getting pics and updates throughout the stay was amazing and the whole experience just perfect! Definitely coming back.

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Maya M.
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Greer D.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Dartmouth, NS, B2W

Greer was absolutely amazing with our dog, Beau! She looked after him while we were away for a wedding, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was clear from the updates and photos that Beau had the best time—he was so happy, relaxed, and well cared for. Knowing he was in such great hands let us fully enjoy our weekend away. We would absolutely trust Greer with Beau again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable pet sitter. Thank you so much, Greer!

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Shawna S.
Sitter Profile Image: Justin K.
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Justin K.
$43
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
6 years of experience
Eastern Passage, NS, B3G

I think Kane had a really great weekend with Justin and Zoey. I'm not sure he wanted to come home 😂

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Katie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Renita Joyce J.
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Renita Joyce J.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Hatchet Lake, NS, B3T

Renita and Jerry are wonderful people who clearly love dogs and love taking care of them! We left Joey with them for over a week, which felt like a really long time, but Joey settled in quickly and seemed to really enjoy his stay. He was well cared for, exercised regularly, spoiled and loved, which was totally fine with us! She sent pictures every day of some of the things Joey was up to. This really put our minds at ease knowing he was happy and being cared for. We would highly recommend Renita to look after your pup! Thanks Renita!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ash & Abhi S.
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Ash & Abhi S.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Halifax, NS, B3N

We had our two dogs stay overnight with Akshata and we were extremely pleased with our experience. She replied quickly to any of my questions or concerns, updated us on how dogs settled in to her home and provided pics before I even enquired. She was also extremely amicable and flexible with our drop off of dogs. I felt reassured that our dogs’ safety and well being was taken care of during their stay! Thanks Akshata!

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Angie G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Dog Sitter! I couldn't be happier with the care my dog received. From day one, Lou was incredibly attentive and proactive, providing regular updates, photos, and messages that gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that my dog was being treated with genuine care and affection. I especially appreciated that she took my dog on two walks every day, ensuring plenty of exercise, stimulation, and routine. The consistent communication and dedication made all the difference, and I could tell my dog was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. I highly recommend Lou to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and caring person to look after their pet. I'll definitely be booking with her again! 🐾❤️

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Denise T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was great with my dog! She was very responsive with messages and sent lots of photos. She made the whole process super easy. Will definitely book with her again!

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Ashley P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing sitter in every aspect. Our mini doodle fit in well and we look forward to future sittings with Shawna and Chris. Highly recommended.

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Wayne B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria is always a delight. Vayda loves spending time with her. Would recommend 100 times over. She’s watched our pup over 20 times already and we don’t have one single complaint!

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Mark D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very easy to deal with and flexible, Daffy was as comfortable as you can expect during her stay. No problem recommending Gail and Felicity to others

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Nate M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire was amazing with our dog for his first long stay. Daily updates and happy pics were very reassuring. Very happy doggy at pick up!

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Laurel C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ryan is an excellent and professional dog sitter!! He responds quickly, and is extremely organized. Annie had a fabulous visit in Ryan's home!

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Margot D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rain was wonderful as always! It’s so nice having someone I can trust for last minute things! Ellie loves going to see her.

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Olivia S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Greer was absolutely amazing with our dog, Beau! She looked after him while we were away for a wedding, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was clear from the updates and photos that Beau had the best time—he was so happy, relaxed, and well cared for. Knowing he was in such great hands let us fully enjoy our weekend away. We would absolutely trust Greer with Beau again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable pet sitter. Thank you so much, Greer!

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Shawna S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Scott did a great job looking after my dog Winston! Got lots of updates and pictures during his stay, and he came home a very happy and tuckered boy!

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Rose L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ollie had a wonderful stay with Coleen and Francis. They provided lots of updates while we were away so I could relax and enjoy myself. They are also easy to get ahold and responded to messages quickly. Would book again!

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Maggie B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was incredible for our pup Riley and kept up with great updates and pictures. We can’t thank her and David enough!!

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Will C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We left Chikoo with them for a few days while we were in Toronto, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. ❤️🐶 Chikoo came back happy, relaxed, and exactly like himself—we didn’t notice any changes in his behavior, which told us he truly felt at home. 🏡 They took great care of him and followed all the instructions we gave. They were incredibly cooperative, kind, and treated Chikoo like he was part of their own family. 🥰 We ended up extending his stay by a couple more days, and they were more than happy to keep him. They even went above and beyond by going to the store to buy his pee pads and food when they ran out. 🙏🛍️ We’re so grateful for the love and care they gave Chikoo. ❤️ I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter for their furry family member! 🐾

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Roop G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark, Evangeline and their family couldn't have done more to take care of our little dog. Their communication was wonderful and our dog was very happy in their care. I would highly recommend this family to look after your pet!

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Shane T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle takes such good care of our girl! Paige is always so happy after and you can tell she had a blast and was well cared for!

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Amy B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Briagh was amazing right from the initial booking process to picking up the dogs. She was responsive and put our minds at ease when leaving our dogs with a sitter from rover for the first time. We were able to meet up for a quick meet and greet ahead of time so they would be ready for their first overnight away from us. Our dogs definitely were well taken care of and we got updates throughout the night with photos. We would highly recommend staying with Briagh and will use her again in the future!

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Thomas D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Desi lou almost didn't want to come home. She had a great vacation too! Colin did a wonderful job caring for her and making sure we got updates daily. Would definitely rebook!

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Anita A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was awesome! Had an immediate rapport with our pup and was super flexible with the schedule. Kept us posted on his adventures. Jackson can’t wait to hang with her again!

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Jacob D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison was a very accommodating and communicative sitter for my dog Billie. I really appreciated getting photos of her during her stay.

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Isa G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

They all took wonderful care of Wellington. He tends to be an anxious dog, but they were patient with him, and he was able to settle and warm up to them. He also was scared of stairs, but again, they were patient, and by the end of the weekend, he was going up and down the stairs without any issue. I would not hesitate to book in with them again!! Thank you so much!

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Kate W.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Halifax on Rover is $46.62 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 191 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Halifax. Enter your postal code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Halifax home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favourite hang-out spots in your Halifax

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

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 short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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 .

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 91% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 82% 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.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

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