Dog Boarding Richmond
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“Maple and Otter had a great time. Connie gave me lots of updates and it sounds like they were comfortable with her family from the very start. Her dog Alpha was a great playmate and welcomed them graciously. I will definitely book with Connie again.”

“I can’t say enough about how much we were pleased with Sandra’s service. It was our first time in 7 years leaving the dog with someone. My wife was extremely worried. But the first day we received a picture of Max (our dog) walking with kids to school, we realized he is fine, which allowed us to relax and actually enjoy our vacation. Sandra is very caring, responsible and just great. We were receiving pictures and short reports every day and in general the communication was very easy and prompt. Max had a great time as well, being in a company of kids and a centre of attention, we couldn’t find a better arrangement for our dog. And actually we think he misses them. Highly recommend!”

“Maye and Frank truly made this experience so amazing. This was my first time living my dog with anyone besides family. I was blown away how comfortable my dog was the first time he meet them. The communication and pictures from Maye and Frank was above anything I was expecting and made our trip so enjoyable knowing our boy was in such good care. The would let us know what he did through out the day. Any dog parent that has any fears of leaving there for baby needs to not worry and just book with them. Can’t wait to see you guys again and have Bernie visit real soon. Thank you again Maye and Frank.”

“Rui was amazing! This was our first time leaving our pup, and she made us feel completely comfortable and confident. Our dog has separation anxiety, but Junie warmed up to Rui quickly, which meant so much to us. Rui was patient and attentive in meeting her needs, kept us updated with regular photos and videos, and truly cared for Junie like her own. We’re so grateful and would absolutely book with her again ♥️”

“Jessie took such wonderful care of Max, and I couldn’t have asked for a better dogsitter. She genuinely cared for him and kept me updated with lots of photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. It was heartwarming to see how happy Max was and how quickly he bonded with Bubbles (her pup) and settled into her home. Knowing he was comfortable, loved, and having fun made all the difference. I would absolutely book with Jessie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring dogsitter.”

“Andrea and Sergio did a wonderful job looking after Snowy during our 10 day vacation. They were prompt in their replies, sent lots of photos and videos and treated our dog with so much love and care. We will definitely be booking them again for future travel. Highly recommend!”

“Ryan and Marty were amazing, they kept a very good communication and sent us lots update with pictures and video. Ash loved staying with them. They made us feel relaxed during our time away from Ash.”

“I was a bit nervous leaving my cat Smudge for the first time but Stacie was incredible and put all my worries at ease. I got regular daily updates (photos and videos) and Stacie even completed a daily spreadsheet of Smudge’s activity, which really put my mind at ease. Stacie is a fantastic communicator, responds quickly and is reliable and responsible. Smudge had a great time with Stacie and I wouldn’t hesitate to leave Smudge with her again. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our cat!”

“Mandy and Jacky are the most attentive, loving, and caring sitters. Our dog Oscar is a senior and has some special needs when it comes to eating and they so accommodating. We could tell he loved being with them and spending time with them. In fact, he made himself at home right away! Thank you again, and hopefully Oscar will have another opportunity to stay with you!”

“This was the first time leaving George with a non family member. Ashleigh made us feel so comfortable and that George would be looked after. She sent pictures and updates which made us feel happy. George really enjoyed his time and I could see he was cared for and was treated like a king. Thank you and we will book again with Ashleigh, as we know she really cared for our Mr George. This was a great experience.”

“Coco and Hiaqian always go above and beyond with the care of our dogs. We always get daily updates and photos, and you can tell that they really love dogs. We feel that our dogs are always in great hands when staying with them. Thank you again!”

“We recently did a trial stay with Héctor and Jeanette for our dog Ettore, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with how it went. It was Ettore’s first time staying with them, so I was a little nervous at the beginning… but they were amazing from the start. They were incredibly patient and really took the time to understand his personality. They gave him space when he needed it, but were also very attentive and caring, which made such a difference in helping him feel comfortable. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they look after. By the end of the stay, Ettore seemed relaxed and at ease, which says everything. It gave me a lot of peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I would absolutely trust them again, especially for a longer stay.”

“Trudy is a natural in terms of handling pets...grooming, timely food, playtime, medications, everything was taken care of. We are so happy and blessed to have found Trudy to care for my old cat. Bingo needs oral medication twice a day, and she doesn’t like the pills mixed with food (even with the wet food, she just lets herself starve to death if she knows the pills are in the food…), so Trudy needs to apply the pills directly into her mouth, and Trudy did a good job! She gives timely photo and video updates regarding my cat. If anyone wants to make their cats feel at home and forget all the tension, choosing Trudy is definitely worth it because of her professionalism. Her lovely private cat room is also a big help for my cat to feel secure and cozy during the stay. Thanks Trudy for taking care of my "Bingo”.”

“This was our third time with Anita and our dog loved it once again. We were away for almost a month and Katara felt and seemed very well taken care of. We will absolutely use Anita's services again.”

“Fantastic! My dog Piper looked so relaxed and happy with Ashley & Kelvin. I think she enjoyed her vacation as much as I enjoyed mine! They sent loads of pictures during her 5 day stay and groomed her to perfection. Highly recommended! I will book with them again for certain.”

“Brittaney and Tommy were wonderful with my dog! They were attentive, caring, and kept me updated with photos. They really helped my dog become more comfortable leading up to her longer stay!”

“Angela was so attentive and thoughtful about caring for Ollie and we feel lucky to have found her and her family for future care. It’s always a bit nerve-wrecking to leave your dog with new people. Angela made the process feel seamlessly easy.”

“Anisa was extremely responsive, flexible, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. Most importantly, it was clear that my dog was comfortable with her and had a great time while in her care! It’s always reassuring to know your dog is happy and well looked after, and I felt confident leaving him with her. I would definitely recommend her to others looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter!”

“Chenhui provided exceptional care for Jammy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She kept us updated throughout the stay with so many photos and videos, which gave us complete peace of mind. She carefully followed all of Jammy’s care instructions and reached out whenever she had any clarifying questions, showing how attentive and responsible she is. Her dog, Bruno, was a wonderful companion for Jammy, and the other furry friends, Mochi and Ginger, made the experience even more fun. Jammy enjoyed plenty of long walks and even had an exciting car ride to a regional park! Chenhui did an amazing job managing the needs of all the dogs while ensuring each one received individual attention and care. We were especially impressed during the meet-and-greet process. She made sure we were completely comfortable with Bruno being around Jammy and even went the extra mile by arranging a second meet-and-greet to ensure the dogs got along well before the stay. It’s clear that Chenhui genuinely loves and understands dogs. We felt completely at ease knowing Jammy was in such caring hands, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. We highly recommend Chenhui to anyone looking for a trustworthy, thoughtful, and dedicated dog sitter!”

“Heng-Chi was great Mocha loved her and her family! She was great at communicating (before and during the stay) and I received pictures on a daily basis which put me at ease during my trip away from Mocha.”

The median cost per night for dog boarding in Richmond is $50
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Richmond
Sinsi was very responsive and accommodating to my husky’s needs. While it was a short notice booking she took the time to meet with me and Jasmyn first to ensure we were a good fit. Regular photo updates were also provided. I would happily rebook when the time comes! Thank you

We recently did a trial stay with Héctor and Jeanette for our dog Ettore, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with how it went. It was Ettore’s first time staying with them, so I was a little nervous at the beginning… but they were amazing from the start. They were incredibly patient and really took the time to understand his personality. They gave him space when he needed it, but were also very attentive and caring, which made such a difference in helping him feel comfortable. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they look after. By the end of the stay, Ettore seemed relaxed and at ease, which says everything. It gave me a lot of peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I would absolutely trust them again, especially for a longer stay.

Chenhui provided exceptional care for Jammy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She kept us updated throughout the stay with so many photos and videos, which gave us complete peace of mind. She carefully followed all of Jammy’s care instructions and reached out whenever she had any clarifying questions, showing how attentive and responsible she is. Her dog, Bruno, was a wonderful companion for Jammy, and the other furry friends, Mochi and Ginger, made the experience even more fun. Jammy enjoyed plenty of long walks and even had an exciting car ride to a regional park! Chenhui did an amazing job managing the needs of all the dogs while ensuring each one received individual attention and care. We were especially impressed during the meet-and-greet process. She made sure we were completely comfortable with Bruno being around Jammy and even went the extra mile by arranging a second meet-and-greet to ensure the dogs got along well before the stay. It’s clear that Chenhui genuinely loves and understands dogs. We felt completely at ease knowing Jammy was in such caring hands, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. We highly recommend Chenhui to anyone looking for a trustworthy, thoughtful, and dedicated dog sitter!

Aylin, Thank you so much for taking a good care of Wego. He is truly having a wonderful time with you.he is very happy. Thanks for all the photos they are lovely. I am highly recommended you to all my friends. You are very responsible and caring about dogs. I can tell you love dogs. Thank you again. I will definitely ask for your help if needed.

We are absolutely so glad we chose Rui to look after Prince while we were away in Europe for two weeks. We truly could not have asked for a better person to care for him. Prince is a very shy and anxious little guy who does not open up to many people. We started with a daycare session with Rui, and we knew almost immediately that she was the person we wanted to choose to look after him for our two week trip. Rui was absolutely amazing with him. She was incredibly loving, patient, and caring, and within a day or so, Prince had completely come out of his shell and was acting like his happy, playful self. It was such a huge relief for us and allowed us to actually relax and enjoy our vacation knowing he was in such good hands. Rui also went above and beyond with his routine. Prince has a fairly strict feeding routine that involves mixing his kibble with cooked, shredded chicken breast, and she followed everything perfectly. We felt completely at ease knowing his routine was being maintained. The daily updates were also fantastic. Rui would often send us multiple updates throughout the day, including photos and videos of Prince playing, going for walks, enjoying treats, and just having a great time. The updates were not only incredibly reassuring, but also so cute and genuinely made our day while we were away. You can truly tell that Rui cares deeply about animals, and it was clear to us that she really fell in love with Prince during his stay. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Rui gave Prince so much love and attention, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she did for him. We will absolutely choose Rui again and would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and exceptional to look after their pet. Prince clearly had an amazing time, and we couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Our 10 year old Corgi, Fritz, had an amazing time! He stayed for almost a month with them. The communication from Sharon was wonderful. Lots of updates and photos were provided which gave us comfort knowing Fritz was being well cared for. It helped also having the updates on the IG page as well. I would highly recommend Sharon and her family as pet sitters as Fritz is a very loving and happy dog, but he also does have some difficult qualities and they were able to manage him very well without any issues. I would highly recommend Sharon to care for your dog as they will be in great hands with her and her family’s.

Brittaney and Tommy took really good care of Bisco. We did a few try out staysand she loved going in their home after the first one. We knew she had a good time with them so no issue nor concern leaving her with them for long period. And she had a great time with them for two weeks while we were away!

My dog had such a great and peaceful time at her place. Thank you so much for taking care of him for a month. Really nice people and I would definitely drop off my dog again whenever I have a trip. Thank you for giving me such peace of mind knowing my dog was in such good hands.☺️ she will send me pics of my dog and keeping me updated, which is amazing.

Jessie took such wonderful care of Max, and I couldn’t have asked for a better dogsitter. She genuinely cared for him and kept me updated with lots of photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. It was heartwarming to see how happy Max was and how quickly he bonded with Bubbles (her pup) and settled into her home. Knowing he was comfortable, loved, and having fun made all the difference. I would absolutely book with Jessie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring dogsitter.

Anisa did great with our older malinois Skye. She was understanding of her quirks and our instructions and was super communicative through Skye's stay. Skye was happy and calm when I picked her up and seemed to have a good time with Anisa. Would highly recommend her!

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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Dog Boarding in Richmond on Rover is $53.5 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 2,789 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Richmond. 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 Richmond 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 Richmond
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:
- 81% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 97% 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.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.








