Dog Boarding in Ladysmith
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Top rated Ladysmith dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Shawneen and family were terrific with our Joey.He felt right at home there and we were kept updated as how he was doing. Definitely recommend Shawneen to look after your pet.Lots of love and attention...”
“Amy has taken excellent care of Arlo. He returned a very happy dog, because he received good attention from both Amy and her daughter. He was out at the dog park, which he loved!”
“Marcy was absolutely wonderful caring for our little dog Sadie. It was the first time we left our pet with a sitter and I was nervous, but Marcy helped me feel at ease about leaving her. Marcy is very knowledgeable about dogs! The photos and updates she sent during the week were fantastic. I knew Sadie was happily being cared for by Marcy! ? Thank you so much!”
“Sara was amazing! She kept me updated with plenty of messages and pictures. My dog was happy and tired after the visit, which is always a great sign. I would definitely recommend Sara and will be booking her again in the future.”
“If I could give ten stars I would! The first time we have ever left our dog with anyone since moving to the island was with this absolutely amazing couple. Charlie had an incredible time, I got updates and pictures, and she came home totally happy after her visit. It gave us such peace of mind to leave her in good hands. I will absolutely be using them again ❤️”
“Todd had the best time staying with Lindsey! He was well cared for while we went on a long holiday. Had so much fun playing with the families other dogs. Came back better trained than we sent him! Will happily send our pup to stay again!”
“I wasn’t sure that my dogs would want to come home. We received daily updates with photos, showing us all the things that the boys were doing while we were away. I have never felt more at ease about how my dogs were being looked after and if they were OK. Kelly was amazing to deal with! I would highly recommend! I can’t wait to go away again so that my dogs get a nice vacation ☺️”
“Coraline & Valentin were extremely patient and kind towards my dog. He can be a lot to manage but they were very communicative and asked a lot of important questions to learn how to care for him. Would recommend!”
“This was Leroy's first stay with Karin and her family. I am really impressed how warm and welcoming they were to both Leroy and I, and what good care they took of him. Karin sent messages and photos every day and he clearly enjoyed his stay. I highly recommend Karin.”
“Thank you Haley and Mark for taking such good care of Riley. He had a blast with his new friend Nova. The pictures you shared with us confirmed that Riley was happy and safe. Thank you for the hikes and for letting him share the couch with Nova!! We will definitely recommend you to our friends and Riley will likely be returning for a visit or two before were return home to Ottawa in the Spring. Cheers.”
“Big thanks to Caitlin, Sten and Indie for making Hugo’s first boarding experience WONDERFUL. We couldn’t be more appreciated of their help especially when our ferry got delayed. Will definitely ask Caitlin & Sten’s help if their schedule allows. 😃”
“Tyler is an extremely attentive and dedicated boarder. It was evident the effort he went to to ensure our dog was comfortable, loved, and well cared for. We felt so lucky to have him care for our senior dog!”
“Sjako and his family took wonderful care of our little Emilio. His kids were so sweet and gentle with our dog and they took Emilio out for a hike as well. We appreciated the great communication and the photos of our dog while we were away. Thanks so much!”
“Marcel was really great taking care of our Leela. We got regular updates and photos of Leela having a great time. Their home was a very nice environment and I would absolutely have Leela stay with Marcel anytime. Highly recommend, and thanks for helping us out by taking such good care of her. Jen, Mike and Leela the Corgi!”
“Jessica was great with Kira! I felt confident in leaving her there, she was very quick in responding and Kira was happy after a couple of days with Jessica. Its great she has a fenced yard where dogs can roam around safely.”
“Your service was amazing thank you so much for looking after our dog buddy you did a fabulous job I loved that you were so calm and polite and thoughtful and honest and trustworthy Thank you so much for looking after our dog buddy He loved every minute we will definitely hire you again thank you so much.”
“Jimena took great care of our two standard poodles. I will definitely book with her again. She sent lots of pics and video and it looked like the dogs were having a great vacation.”
“Janice is so great with our anxious, reactive dog who needs a little extra TLC. Our dog remembered her and knew exactly where to go when we dropped him off and he was happy and calm when we picked him up. Janice is our go-to sitter whenever we are travelling on Vancouver Island.”
“Amazing first time dog sitting experience for us. Kira was so great to deal with and she went above and beyond any expectations we could have ever had! 10 out of 10 would recommend and we will definitely be useing her next time we need someone to watch our pooch!”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Shawneen W.Star Sitter
“Shawneen and family were terrific with our Joey.He felt right at home there and we were kept updated as how he was doing. Definitely recommend Shawneen to look after your pet.Lots of love and attention...”
Amy S.Star Sitter
“Amy has taken excellent care of Arlo. He returned a very happy dog, because he received good attention from both Amy and her daughter. He was out at the dog park, which he loved!”
Marcy H.
Star Sitter
“Marcy was absolutely wonderful caring for our little dog Sadie. It was the first time we left our pet with a sitter and I was nervous, but Marcy helped me feel at ease about leaving her. Marcy is very knowledgeable about dogs! The photos and updates she sent during the week were fantastic. I knew Sadie was happily being cared for by Marcy! ? Thank you so much!”
Sara S.Star Sitter
“Sara was amazing! She kept me updated with plenty of messages and pictures. My dog was happy and tired after the visit, which is always a great sign. I would definitely recommend Sara and will be booking her again in the future.”
Susan & Robin C.Star Sitter
“If I could give ten stars I would! The first time we have ever left our dog with anyone since moving to the island was with this absolutely amazing couple. Charlie had an incredible time, I got updates and pictures, and she came home totally happy after her visit. It gave us such peace of mind to leave her in good hands. I will absolutely be using them again ❤️”
Kristine D.
“Kristine was awesome! Would book again anytime 🥰”
Lindsey B.Star Sitter
“Todd had the best time staying with Lindsey! He was well cared for while we went on a long holiday. Had so much fun playing with the families other dogs. Came back better trained than we sent him! Will happily send our pup to stay again!”
Kelly & Natalie O.Star Sitter
“I wasn’t sure that my dogs would want to come home. We received daily updates with photos, showing us all the things that the boys were doing while we were away. I have never felt more at ease about how my dogs were being looked after and if they were OK. Kelly was amazing to deal with! I would highly recommend! I can’t wait to go away again so that my dogs get a nice vacation ☺️”
Coraline & Valentin G.
“Coraline & Valentin were extremely patient and kind towards my dog. He can be a lot to manage but they were very communicative and asked a lot of important questions to learn how to care for him. Would recommend!”
Karin C.Star Sitter
“This was Leroy's first stay with Karin and her family. I am really impressed how warm and welcoming they were to both Leroy and I, and what good care they took of him. Karin sent messages and photos every day and he clearly enjoyed his stay. I highly recommend Karin.”
Haley & Mark T.Star Sitter
“Thank you Haley and Mark for taking such good care of Riley. He had a blast with his new friend Nova. The pictures you shared with us confirmed that Riley was happy and safe. Thank you for the hikes and for letting him share the couch with Nova!! We will definitely recommend you to our friends and Riley will likely be returning for a visit or two before were return home to Ottawa in the Spring. Cheers.”
Caitlin & Sten L.Star Sitter
“Big thanks to Caitlin, Sten and Indie for making Hugo’s first boarding experience WONDERFUL. We couldn’t be more appreciated of their help especially when our ferry got delayed. Will definitely ask Caitlin & Sten’s help if their schedule allows. 😃”
Tyler C.Star Sitter
“Tyler is an extremely attentive and dedicated boarder. It was evident the effort he went to to ensure our dog was comfortable, loved, and well cared for. We felt so lucky to have him care for our senior dog!”
Sjako v.
“Sjako and his family took wonderful care of our little Emilio. His kids were so sweet and gentle with our dog and they took Emilio out for a hike as well. We appreciated the great communication and the photos of our dog while we were away. Thanks so much!”
Marcel C.Star Sitter
“Marcel was really great taking care of our Leela. We got regular updates and photos of Leela having a great time. Their home was a very nice environment and I would absolutely have Leela stay with Marcel anytime. Highly recommend, and thanks for helping us out by taking such good care of her. Jen, Mike and Leela the Corgi!”
Jessica P.
“Jessica was great with Kira! I felt confident in leaving her there, she was very quick in responding and Kira was happy after a couple of days with Jessica. Its great she has a fenced yard where dogs can roam around safely.”
Joanna S.
“Your service was amazing thank you so much for looking after our dog buddy you did a fabulous job I loved that you were so calm and polite and thoughtful and honest and trustworthy Thank you so much for looking after our dog buddy He loved every minute we will definitely hire you again thank you so much.”
Jimena B.Star Sitter
“Jimena took great care of our two standard poodles. I will definitely book with her again. She sent lots of pics and video and it looked like the dogs were having a great vacation.”
Janice B.Star Sitter
“Janice is so great with our anxious, reactive dog who needs a little extra TLC. Our dog remembered her and knew exactly where to go when we dropped him off and he was happy and calm when we picked him up. Janice is our go-to sitter whenever we are travelling on Vancouver Island.”
Kira N.
“Amazing first time dog sitting experience for us. Kira was so great to deal with and she went above and beyond any expectations we could have ever had! 10 out of 10 would recommend and we will definitely be useing her next time we need someone to watch our pooch!”
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Janice is so great with our anxious, reactive dog who needs a little extra TLC. Our dog remembered her and knew exactly where to go when we dropped him off and he was happy and calm when we picked him up. Janice is our go-to sitter whenever we are travelling on Vancouver Island.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Ladysmith is $50
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Sitters in Ladysmith average 8 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Ladysmith is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Ladysmith dog boarding rates can be found as low as $37 to as high as $66 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 78 sitters provided dog boarding in Ladysmith. 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, 89% of Ladysmith dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Ladysmith.
Rover makes it easy to find Ladysmith 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 78 dog boarding sitters in Ladysmith on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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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