Dog Boarding in Ottawa
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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.
“Clara provided tons of updates and pictures for the duration of my doggies stay. Very accommodating when as I was running g late for the pickup. Will definitely be back.”
“I would highly recommend Shannon as a dog sitter. She and her husband took excellent care of our dog during her first stay. We received frequent updates and photos. Ivy had outdoor time and seemed to settle in nicely. We have already booked a second stay for a week, and will absolutely return for additional future stays.”
About: I’m an animal lover, I have a special connection with nature, specially with small creatures. My last doggie was an adorable French puddle “Lili “ who passed away last year at 13 years old, I’m currently a mother of a lil hamster “tortillo” he’s 1 year old but he spend most of his time in his cage, he loves sleeping in his tunnels and taking naps with me. Birds and squirrels have free access to food and water at my place, I love have them around. But I have so much love to share with your pet as well 🩷 I have a full time job from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday but I’m free the rest of my day and weekends. Also your pet won’t be alone when I’m not home because there is one more person during the morning I have a house plus a full basement, I have plenty space for lil pets, and also I have a back yard and a deck
“This was Loki’s second stay with Kathrine and her family and it won’t be his last! They’re always the first ones I check when I need someone to take care of Loki. I know he’s well taken care of while under their care.”
“If you want to have a relaxing vacations without worrying too much… Catherine is the best!!! Very happy with the way she took care of my dogs. She is very charismaric and you can tell she LOVES dogs. She always sent pictures and videos EVERYDAY, and a little paragraph on how my dogs were doing. Her dog Daisy is as lovely as her, she is very friendly with other dogs. Highly recommend Catherine ❤”
“Kelly and her son were great with my dog. They sent me pictures and updates to let me know how he was doing. This was my first time using Rover and Kelly was the perfect fit for me. I felt confident with her right away. Thank you!”
“We’ve never felt 100% comfortable leaving our 7-year-old dog Murphy with a sitter—until now! Christine is everything that you could want in a companion for your pet. She’s genuinely kind, attentive, and enthusiastic. Her home is quiet and she’s there regularly, which means she’s fully invested in your pet’s care. We knew from the moment we met Christine that she would go above and beyond for Murphy. She was extremely generous with her time in getting to know us. She sought detailed information about Murphy’s schedule and then diligently kept him in his normal routine—which kept him calm and happy. She even seamlessly administered his three times daily medication, for which we were extremely grateful. Her communication with us before and throughout Murphy’s stay was impeccable. We received fun photos and videos from his stay that only confirmed to us what we already knew—that she was doing an amazing job. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Christine and know that she’ll be the only one we contact to care for Murphy in the future. Thanks, Christine!”
“Another great experience with Cathy and Alison. My dog is clearly happy and relaxed with them. This is my dog’s third stay with them and I anticipate more in the future. I am so glad to have found them and I recommend them WHOLEHEARTEDLY if you need a dog sitter!”
“We were very very happy with the care put nervous cuddly pup got while at Cristina’s. All the pictures and updates really helped ease any anxiety I had about leaving him for a week. I will absolutely have Cristina look after our guy again and suggest her to my pet friends”
“Tanya and her daughter were amazing with our dog Maggie. Tanya sent daily reports about how Maggie's day went along with many photos. Maggie had a great time with Tanya, her daughter and their three dogs, was well cared for, and was treated like part of the family. I have already booked another stay!”
“Our dog, Daisy, spent the day with Janice and Rene. This was her first visit and we were so impressed! The house was immaculate, they had the stair gates up and ready before we arrived, and they sent pictures and updates as well! They clearly both love dogs and treated Daisy as their own. We look forward to Daisy’s next stay with them!”
“Perfect. Simply a perfect first time experience using Rover.com. Kailyn was accommodating to our changing scheduling needs, provided us with daily updates and pics, and we would have absolutely no hesitation in using her services again. Our only concern is that Pino, our dog, might start to prefer Kailyn over us.”
“Christopher est très aimable. Très réactif, envoie plusieurs photos. À l’écoute et semble aussi avoir beaucoup d’expérience avec les chiens, il propose de bon truc! Paco est revenu à la maison très calme, il a été bien dépensé chez Christopher!! Thank you again for your good care 🐶🐾🦴”
“Lisa and her daughter took great care of my River girl. I’m in Ottawa working, and was able to drop my dog off with them while I went to a work party which went really late. I appreciated the few updates they gave me throughout the evening.”
“Another amazing stay for our 4 yr old Romeo with Lynda and her adorable pups. Lynda consistently offers a loving and caring home for our Romeo when we are on vacation. It is evident that Romeo enjoyed his two week stay as is evidenced by the daily photos and videos Lynda provided. His routine is maintained, he had lots of exercise and freedom in Lynda’s gorgeous fenced yard, she took Romeo on trail walks and a few fun car rides. We see the daily fun all the pups have when Lynda plays “chase” with the numerous fun toys they get to play with. She interacts with them all so nicely. Lynda is just a natural dog whisperer. Thanks again for the comforting surroundings you provided to Romeo.”
“Best family ever!!! They look after your dog like their own! He was so well looked after and had a blast! I received so many videos and pictures, it was the best experience leaving our boy with such loving pet lovers ♥️”
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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.
Clara & Elmo E.Star Sitter
“Clara provided tons of updates and pictures for the duration of my doggies stay. Very accommodating when as I was running g late for the pickup. Will definitely be back.”
Justin S.
“Super nice! Justin sent me Mia's pictures and videos, and communicated with me about how she was doing. Would definitely go back when I need to do a short trip in the future.”
shannon c.
Star Sitter
“I would highly recommend Shannon as a dog sitter. She and her husband took excellent care of our dog during her first stay. We received frequent updates and photos. Ivy had outdoor time and seemed to settle in nicely. We have already booked a second stay for a week, and will absolutely return for additional future stays.”
Karina B.
“Karina showed extra care and attention to my 2 babies while I went away for the weekend. I returned from my trip with happy dogs and she even took the time to brush them and send me updates while I was away. Highly recommend!”
Kathrine C.Star Sitter
“This was Loki’s second stay with Kathrine and her family and it won’t be his last! They’re always the first ones I check when I need someone to take care of Loki. I know he’s well taken care of while under their care.”
Catherine L.Star Sitter
“If you want to have a relaxing vacations without worrying too much… Catherine is the best!!! Very happy with the way she took care of my dogs. She is very charismaric and you can tell she LOVES dogs. She always sent pictures and videos EVERYDAY, and a little paragraph on how my dogs were doing. Her dog Daisy is as lovely as her, she is very friendly with other dogs. Highly recommend Catherine ❤”
Kelly N.
“Kelly and her son were great with my dog. They sent me pictures and updates to let me know how he was doing. This was my first time using Rover and Kelly was the perfect fit for me. I felt confident with her right away. Thank you!”
Ryan M.
“Ryan was very friendly and helped us feel comfortable with the stay by sharing updates and photos. I will definitely consider future boardings with Ryan.”
Christine W.
“We’ve never felt 100% comfortable leaving our 7-year-old dog Murphy with a sitter—until now! Christine is everything that you could want in a companion for your pet. She’s genuinely kind, attentive, and enthusiastic. Her home is quiet and she’s there regularly, which means she’s fully invested in your pet’s care. We knew from the moment we met Christine that she would go above and beyond for Murphy. She was extremely generous with her time in getting to know us. She sought detailed information about Murphy’s schedule and then diligently kept him in his normal routine—which kept him calm and happy. She even seamlessly administered his three times daily medication, for which we were extremely grateful. Her communication with us before and throughout Murphy’s stay was impeccable. We received fun photos and videos from his stay that only confirmed to us what we already knew—that she was doing an amazing job. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Christine and know that she’ll be the only one we contact to care for Murphy in the future. Thanks, Christine!”
Cathy G.Star Sitter
“Another great experience with Cathy and Alison. My dog is clearly happy and relaxed with them. This is my dog’s third stay with them and I anticipate more in the future. I am so glad to have found them and I recommend them WHOLEHEARTEDLY if you need a dog sitter!”
Cristina T.Star Sitter
“We were very very happy with the care put nervous cuddly pup got while at Cristina’s. All the pictures and updates really helped ease any anxiety I had about leaving him for a week. I will absolutely have Cristina look after our guy again and suggest her to my pet friends”
Akanksha S.Star Sitter
“Took care of our little fuzzler for a week and we couldn't be happier! Lots of updates, pictures and videos of him throughout the days. Would recommend!”
Tanya S.Star Sitter
“Tanya and her daughter were amazing with our dog Maggie. Tanya sent daily reports about how Maggie's day went along with many photos. Maggie had a great time with Tanya, her daughter and their three dogs, was well cared for, and was treated like part of the family. I have already booked another stay!”
Janice & Rene H.Star Sitter
“Our dog, Daisy, spent the day with Janice and Rene. This was her first visit and we were so impressed! The house was immaculate, they had the stair gates up and ready before we arrived, and they sent pictures and updates as well! They clearly both love dogs and treated Daisy as their own. We look forward to Daisy’s next stay with them!”
Kailyn D.Star Sitter
“Perfect. Simply a perfect first time experience using Rover.com. Kailyn was accommodating to our changing scheduling needs, provided us with daily updates and pics, and we would have absolutely no hesitation in using her services again. Our only concern is that Pino, our dog, might start to prefer Kailyn over us.”
Christopher K.
“Christopher est très aimable. Très réactif, envoie plusieurs photos. À l’écoute et semble aussi avoir beaucoup d’expérience avec les chiens, il propose de bon truc! Paco est revenu à la maison très calme, il a été bien dépensé chez Christopher!! Thank you again for your good care 🐶🐾🦴”
Lisa Z.
“Lisa and her daughter took great care of my River girl. I’m in Ottawa working, and was able to drop my dog off with them while I went to a work party which went really late. I appreciated the few updates they gave me throughout the evening.”
Lynda R.Star Sitter
“Another amazing stay for our 4 yr old Romeo with Lynda and her adorable pups. Lynda consistently offers a loving and caring home for our Romeo when we are on vacation. It is evident that Romeo enjoyed his two week stay as is evidenced by the daily photos and videos Lynda provided. His routine is maintained, he had lots of exercise and freedom in Lynda’s gorgeous fenced yard, she took Romeo on trail walks and a few fun car rides. We see the daily fun all the pups have when Lynda plays “chase” with the numerous fun toys they get to play with. She interacts with them all so nicely. Lynda is just a natural dog whisperer. Thanks again for the comforting surroundings you provided to Romeo.”
Trudy W.Star Sitter
“Thank you for taking such good care of Cali. Seeing her run to your door to be with you again makes me so happy. I can travel with peace of mind...”
Xiaopei H.Star Sitter
“Best family ever!!! They look after your dog like their own! He was so well looked after and had a blast! I received so many videos and pictures, it was the best experience leaving our boy with such loving pet lovers ♥️”
Over 10,180 pet parents in Ottawa have booked dog boarding
Ottawa dog parents share their Rover experiences
Jean is an absolutely fantastic carer for dogs young and old alike. She is patient and thoughtful and super responsive; she was able to work with our older dog's medical needs while dealing with our younger dog's love for play and interest in sleeping in odd places! We highly recommend her as a person for your loved dogs.
I can’t recommend Miriam enough! This was the first time I had left my dog, Harriet, for an extended period, and I was really nervous. Miriam was incredible, she sent constant updates with photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. Harriet came back happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. Miriam is kind, attentive, and trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone, and I’ll definitely be booking with her again in the future!
Nathalie was lovely! She responded to messages quickly and sent photos and updates. My dog had a great time! Despite my dog being shy and reserved with new people, Nathalie was very patient and accommodating. She was very flexible with my last minute booking and a change in schedule which was so appreciated. My dog came back in very good spirits.
Alexis is a rare gem! We decided on relatively short notice not to bring our dog on a road trip out East, and Alexis was very responsive in meeting up to make sure our dog would get along with her dogs. Then, when one of her dogs sustained an injury that would not allow our dog to stay at her house while we were gone (with only a couple of days before our departure!), she offered to stay at our house with our dog. She came to meet at our place to get a tour, and see our usual walk route. While we were gone (for 9 days), she sent daily updates, and we came home to a very happy dog, our house being just as clean as when we left, and lovely notes that she left not only for us, but also both of our kids (she stayed in our 9-yo daughter’s room, so she thanked her directly, and was thoughtful enough to also leave a note for our 6-yo son). Her flexibility, friendly demeanor and thoughtfulness were appreciated just as much as her great care of our beloved dog.
Vidal & Irem were awesome. They live right next to a big park so Reina had plenty of walks to enjoy all the chipmunks and squirrels 😆 They give lots of updates and picture which put us an ease right away. Our dog loved her stay there: she was spoiled with attention, tug of war games (her favorite) and nature adventures. Would 100% come back and would absolutely recommend!
Vasundhar took excellent care of my Havanese dog Bowie! I got regular updates and photos of Bowie playing, going for walks, and accompanying Vasundhar on outings. Vasundhar was very responsive and communicative. I felt confident Bowie was in good hands and I wouldn't hesitate to book with Vasundhar again. Thank you so much, Vasundhar, for taking such good care of Bowie!
Ryan has done it again! Norm came home tired and happy which means he had a fantastic time on his vacation. Knowing Norm was being taken care of so well made it easy for me to enjoy my vacation as well. The update photos and stories were great to receive! Thank you again, Ryan!!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Ottawa is $45
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Sitters in Ottawa average 6 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Ottawa 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 Ottawa dog boarding rates can be found as low as $27 to as high as $65 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 849 sitters provided dog boarding in Ottawa. 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, 93% of Ottawa dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Ottawa have an average of 13 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Ottawa.
Rover makes it easy to find Ottawa 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 849 dog boarding sitters in Ottawa on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Ottawa, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 83% 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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