Dog Boarding in Halifax
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Top rated Halifax dog boarders
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“Ben has taken care of Leo and Lilly three times so far this year . One time for 2 months and I never have to worry about my dogs . They are always excited to see him which is a true indicator to me of how good he is with them. Ben communicated with me every day through photos and chat . I have been rebooking with Ben for the past several years . You can tell he loves dogs and he is by far the best person I have had to watch my fur babies . Thanks again Ben we will definitely be booking for our 4 th year in a row.”
“Colin is amazing. A couple of days of typical Nova Scotia spring, and he had Maizie out several times, along with inside activity. We're 100% booking with Colin next time we need a place for Maizie.”
“Milissa took such great care of our dog Polly while we were away. She was attentive, kind, and clearly experienced with dogs. We really appreciated how she kept in touch throughout, sending us regular updates and adorable photos. It gave us total peace of mind. She also noticed that Polly had some extra energy and adjusted her walks to give her a bit more time and activity—something we really appreciated. We’ll definitely be using Milissa again. Highly recommend!”
“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”
“Beautiful people and home. They took great care of my elderly dog and sent me many updates. I am very grateful. Darby seemed very happy and healthy upon his return home. Thank you very much.”
“We would highly recommend Ash & Abhi. They cared for our one year old double doodle for almost 3 weeks. Especially appreciated the occasional photos and short videos! A picture is worth a thousand words and we could see that Mia was enjoying her stay. We prefer to travel with our dog but sometimes that isn’t possible so it’s great to know someone who can provide a welcome in their home. Thank you!!”
“It was our first time using Rover to board our dog, Gimli. Shawna and Chris were amazing hosts, extremely considerate and flexible. After we booked Gimli’s stay, they received a request to board an additional dog and Shawna was extremely considerate and arranged for a meet and greet between the dogs before accepting the additional dog. They also sent daily updates with several pictures to show how much fun Gimli had. He honestly seemed a bit sad to be going home after such a fun week! Thank you!”
“Marisa took care of my sassy French Bulldog Beatrice for a weekend. Beatrice LOVED her time with Marisa. She kept me updated frequently on how Beatrice was doing sending me pictures of her daily adventures. I would definitely have Marisa care for Beatrice again!”
“Jiaxin was amazing bcoz she didn't mind me checking on my cat couple of times a day as she was sending me pics and videos of Gracie eating and playing and that made me feel really relaxed..”
About: Hi! We’re a friendly, reliable couple who love caring for pets. We have 20 years of experience with rabbits, cats, and dogs of all sizes and breeds. We are calm and patient. We are happy to send lots of photos and will make sure your pets feel loved, safe, and happy while spending time with us! 🐾 We have weekend and evening availability, as well as most weekday availability (weekday availability provided by Allison). We can often be flexible with our schedules to accommodate yours. ☺️🐾 ☺️ We live in a clean, non-smoking 2- bedroom apartment in a quiet downtown area with plenty of nearby walking spots. We don’t have pets or children, so your pets will have our full attention. We have an extra bedroom for overnight stays.
“Excellent care and communication. We requested a boarding weekend last minute after another sitter fell through and Emily and her family were so accommodating and helpful. We were able to come for a meet and greet first to make sure Buddy would be comfortable and interact well with her family. She sent lots of updates and pictures and we felt very safe leaving him with her and her family. 10/10 would return and recommend to anyone looking for quality pet care in the area.”
“Our wee Fig just spent an amazing week with Carolina and her dog, Arthur, at their house. From the instant we met Carolina we were certain Fig was in for a week of being loved, receiving the highest standard of care, snuggles, walks and other cool adventures. While we were away, Carolina sent us lots of adorable pictures and updates about how Fig was doing. There wasn’t one moment during our time away that we worried about Fig’s happiness or health. Fig is a pup with some gastrointestinal issues and Carolina was a pro at administering her meds, and making sure Fig’s food was soaked in boiled water so it was perfectly “mushy”, just the way our vet said it needed to be (gross). We are grateful beyond words. We will book Carolina again and again. If we could giver her 20 stars, we would.”
“Molly took care of my 10 year old Yorkie in her house for a weekend while I was away. My dog was happy and clearly well loved when I picked her up! She sent photos and took her for walks in the park! Would recommend ❤️”
“My dog Rupert had a wonderful time staying with Renita, I couldn’t recommend her more! She asked very thoughtful questions about his needs and preferences which demonstrated great knowledge and comfort working with dogs of all kinds! But most of all I could tell that Rupert was very well loved. This was in the way she spoke about and interacted with him — he was instantly comfortable in her care. I loved that Renita provided photo updates throughout the day so that we could stay in contact and I never felt that far away. Will rebook in a heartbeat 💗🐶”
“10/10 - Jennifer and Craig were wonderful with my Boxer. They gave him constant love and attention and took him out for multiple walks out in the countryside. They sent me multiple pictures and updates throughout his stay to show me how much fun he was having with them and their own dogs. I will definitely look into having Jennifer and Craig look after my boy Baxter again in the future.”
“Amazing family, very nice people. Very flexible in terms of drop off and pickup, wich made it a lot more stress free leaving our dog. Our golden was very well taken care of and frequent pictures and updates were very appreciated. Thanks Vanessa and family!”
Over 2,936 pet parents in Halifax have booked dog boarding
Halifax dog parents share their Rover experiences
We had such a fantastic experience with Milissa. From the start, she made us feel completely at ease leaving Teddy our cocker spaniel with her. She provided daily updates that were thoughtful and reassuring, and it was so nice to see how happy and well cared for he was while we were away. He got out for walks every day on the local trails in the nearby park, which he absolutely loved. She also handled his daily medication seamlessly, which was a huge relief for us. It’s clear she is attentive, responsible, and genuinely cares about the dogs she looks after. We came home to a happy, relaxed dog and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!
Great experience! We reached out to Claire on short notice before an overnight trip. Not only was she able to take both our dogs, but she was very friendly, sent updates, and was very accommodating of our needs. Her space is excellent and very dog-friendly. Would absolutely book again!
Victoria was excellent. She took great care of my golden retriever, Smalls, for four days and three nights, and provided daily updates with photos, which I really appreciated. It gave me peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable and committed dog sitter
Briagh was absolutely fantastic with our two dogs! Our older dog needed antibiotics at the last minute, and Briagh was so accommodating and was fine administering them for us.... She was responsive to their needs, loving, and sent pictures every day! They seemed to have a great time walking the trails with her and we would definitely leave our dogs with her again!
We left our dog Flurry with Carolina for a week, and we're thrilled with her! She sent us lots of pictures of what Flurry got up to over the week, from their walks together to hanging out. From what we could tell, Flurry was very happy, he got lots of walks, and was very well taken care of. The best evidence of this? When I picked Flurry up, he was happy to see me--but he was not in a hurry to leave! He seemed very happy, and likely made a new friend with Carolina's dog, who is very friendly. We'd recommend her to anyone, and will definitely get in touch with her again when we need a dog sitter we can rely on. Thanks again, Carolina!
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
I was hesitant to leave Libby, our German Shepherd for 10 days with someone new, but I really felt comfortable leaving her with Reilly. Just felt that she was trustworthy and really loves animals. Libby got alot of attention from Reilly; alot of exercise which she needs. We got pictures while we were away which was nice, and Reilly was very responsive. So we could be on vacation knowing everything was all good. Thanks!
Katerina was absolutely amazing with our Mocha they kept me updated with messages and photos. This was the first time we ever left Mocha and we felt very comfortable doing so we would definitely choose Katerina the next and we highly recommend her Mocha had the best care and we r truly thankful we found her
Gina is a gem!! This was Bo’s second stay, and once again Gina went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and well cared for, and the communication was amazing the whole time. I could tell she genuinely loves dogs and takes the responsibility seriously. I would absolutely trust her with Bo again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful dog sitter!!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Halifax is $45
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As of Apr 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Halifax is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Halifax dog boarding rates can be found as low as $30 to as high as $64 per night.
As of Apr 2026, 217 sitters provided dog boarding in Halifax. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Halifax dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Halifax have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Halifax.
Rover makes it easy to find Halifax 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
There are 217 dog boarding sitters in Halifax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Halifax, 83% of sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 92% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
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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