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“Nancy looked after my Nova and took great care of her. She provided updates and photos and I know she was in good hands and great company with her other dogs. I’d totally recommend her! Thank you Nancy for taking such good care of Nova!!”
“Very happy with Reece’s stay with James! James stayed in contact and sent photos, which I really appreciated. Will be using James again very soon.”
“Katie and Jeremy were the best Rovers I’ve ever had, and their home was our dog’s dream set up! With the doggy door and back porch and gated in yard, he was able to enjoy lots of time outside! They were great in sending us photos and videos and did not hesitate in spoiling him with love and bacon bits. Popeye had a great stay with!”
“Lacie is 5 stars as well as A++!!!! She takes remarkable care of our special needs Havanese , Emma. I can’t recommend her enough!! We love Lacie and would trust her with anything we own. Thank you Lacie.”
“Megan & Nicole werd very easy to witk with for my schedule and my aging doxies needs. I made the reservation pre-Helene and then all hell broke loose. I knew they lived nesr the French Briad River and called to see if they were ok. Their house, along with many others in their neighborhoid experience serioys damage from waters that rise from the ground. They were draying in another tien ehile their first floor was being taken apart. That didnt stop them and they were still ready to have Sadie for a couple if days while i had outpatient durgery at Duke in Rsleigh.”
“Rick took great care of our 14yo dachshund. As a rescue, Ozzie can sometimes need extra TLC, which he absolutely received! We already have our next dogsitting scheduled.”
“Joseph and Andrea watched our pup Cooks for a week over thanksgiving and our experience was GREAT!! They took such good care of our boy. Thank you!”
“I was away for 4 days. Melissa and her family kept my 2 dogs. She stayed in touch by text and sent several photos. She responded in a timely manner to my messages. Thank you, Melissa!”
“I have left my little pup with Jose and Maria several times over the last year or so. They really treat her as part of their family and she gets so excited when we pull up to their house. Their daily pictures and videos are so reassuring that all is well. I highly recommend them!!”
“Cara was great with our pup Smokey. She has dogs of her own which meant Smokey had plenty friends to play with. Cara was communicative and attentive. I would gladly use Cara again.”
“I highly recommend Vicky for dog sitting! She treats our Fiona like she is her own and gives frequent updates. Fiona is very comfortable with Vicky and we love being able to leave her knowing that not only is she being treated with care, but that Fiona feels like she gets her own vacation while we’re away!”
“Jennifer is an amazing sitter! She was so attentive to our dogs needs and we felt so comfortable leaving him for the weekend. She updated us with pictures and messages letting us know what was happening. We will definitely be asking her to watch Ash again. I cannot recommend anyone more!”
“Very responsive, took a lot of pics and videos. He took great care of Karl”
“Laura was so wonderful to our Theo. The updates and photos we received from her gave us the piece of mind we needed to be able to relax on our vacation. I don’t think I could have chosen a more loving home for him to be in. We will definitely be rebooking with her again.”
“Calvin is outstanding!! He is loving and caring and took exceptional care of my Lexie!! Highly, highly recommend him!! I will use him every time I’m in NC!!”
“Terri was amazing with our very active pup. She sent daily pictures and updates while we were away he was clean and healthy when we pick him up. They are great and loving people and I highly recommend them!!”
“Ethan and hope were absolutely incredible with jack! He is elderly and has some special needs and they catered to his needs above and beyond. This was my first time leaving him with a sitter other than my parents and I had full trust in them. I will definitely use them again!”
“Morgan is my number 1 choice for care for Eve whenever I need it! She takes the best care of my high energy girl with lots of walks, adventures, and playing! I always know she is in the best hands whenever she is with Morgan!”
“Kali was wonderful! She has has an obvious natural love for animals & made our dog feel immediately welcome & comfortable. We look forward to using her again in the future.”
“Paul is the best. My normally anxious dog LOVED being part of Paul’s family: lots of love and attention plus Paul kept us up to date with pics and messages. His house and yard are IMMACULATE and full of toys for doggies . Lots of inviting dog beds and blankets too! Paul is a TREASURE… that’s what my dog told me!”
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Nancy S.
Star Sitter
“Nancy looked after my Nova and took great care of her. She provided updates and photos and I know she was in good hands and great company with her other dogs. I’d totally recommend her! Thank you Nancy for taking such good care of Nova!!”
James J.Star Sitter
“Very happy with Reece’s stay with James! James stayed in contact and sent photos, which I really appreciated. Will be using James again very soon.”
Katie & Jeremy W.Star Sitter
“Katie and Jeremy were the best Rovers I’ve ever had, and their home was our dog’s dream set up! With the doggy door and back porch and gated in yard, he was able to enjoy lots of time outside! They were great in sending us photos and videos and did not hesitate in spoiling him with love and bacon bits. Popeye had a great stay with!”
Lacie B.Star Sitter
“Lacie is 5 stars as well as A++!!!! She takes remarkable care of our special needs Havanese , Emma. I can’t recommend her enough!! We love Lacie and would trust her with anything we own. Thank you Lacie.”
Megan & Nicole S.Star Sitter
“Megan & Nicole werd very easy to witk with for my schedule and my aging doxies needs. I made the reservation pre-Helene and then all hell broke loose. I knew they lived nesr the French Briad River and called to see if they were ok. Their house, along with many others in their neighborhoid experience serioys damage from waters that rise from the ground. They were draying in another tien ehile their first floor was being taken apart. That didnt stop them and they were still ready to have Sadie for a couple if days while i had outpatient durgery at Duke in Rsleigh.”
Richard D.Star Sitter
“Rick took great care of our 14yo dachshund. As a rescue, Ozzie can sometimes need extra TLC, which he absolutely received! We already have our next dogsitting scheduled.”
Joseph & Andrea W.Star Sitter
“Joseph and Andrea watched our pup Cooks for a week over thanksgiving and our experience was GREAT!! They took such good care of our boy. Thank you!”
Melissa K.
“I was away for 4 days. Melissa and her family kept my 2 dogs. She stayed in touch by text and sent several photos. She responded in a timely manner to my messages. Thank you, Melissa!”
Jose & Maria C.Star Sitter
“I have left my little pup with Jose and Maria several times over the last year or so. They really treat her as part of their family and she gets so excited when we pull up to their house. Their daily pictures and videos are so reassuring that all is well. I highly recommend them!!”
Cara T.Star Sitter
“Cara was great with our pup Smokey. She has dogs of her own which meant Smokey had plenty friends to play with. Cara was communicative and attentive. I would gladly use Cara again.”
Vicky O.
“I highly recommend Vicky for dog sitting! She treats our Fiona like she is her own and gives frequent updates. Fiona is very comfortable with Vicky and we love being able to leave her knowing that not only is she being treated with care, but that Fiona feels like she gets her own vacation while we’re away!”
Jennifer C.
“Jennifer is an amazing sitter! She was so attentive to our dogs needs and we felt so comfortable leaving him for the weekend. She updated us with pictures and messages letting us know what was happening. We will definitely be asking her to watch Ash again. I cannot recommend anyone more!”
Elijah A.Star Sitter
“Very responsive, took a lot of pics and videos. He took great care of Karl”
Laura M.Star Sitter
“Laura was so wonderful to our Theo. The updates and photos we received from her gave us the piece of mind we needed to be able to relax on our vacation. I don’t think I could have chosen a more loving home for him to be in. We will definitely be rebooking with her again.”
Calvin S.
“Calvin is outstanding!! He is loving and caring and took exceptional care of my Lexie!! Highly, highly recommend him!! I will use him every time I’m in NC!!”
Terri G.
“Terri was amazing with our very active pup. She sent daily pictures and updates while we were away he was clean and healthy when we pick him up. They are great and loving people and I highly recommend them!!”
Ethan & Hope S.
“Ethan and hope were absolutely incredible with jack! He is elderly and has some special needs and they catered to his needs above and beyond. This was my first time leaving him with a sitter other than my parents and I had full trust in them. I will definitely use them again!”
Morgan H.
“Morgan is my number 1 choice for care for Eve whenever I need it! She takes the best care of my high energy girl with lots of walks, adventures, and playing! I always know she is in the best hands whenever she is with Morgan!”
Kali P.
“Kali was wonderful! She has has an obvious natural love for animals & made our dog feel immediately welcome & comfortable. We look forward to using her again in the future.”
Paul M.
“Paul is the best. My normally anxious dog LOVED being part of Paul’s family: lots of love and attention plus Paul kept us up to date with pics and messages. His house and yard are IMMACULATE and full of toys for doggies . Lots of inviting dog beds and blankets too! Paul is a TREASURE… that’s what my dog told me!”
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Megan responded quickly to my booking request and was easy to communicate with. I felt very comfortable leaving my little senior girl with her after our meet and greet. I received lots of pictures and updates so I was able to enjoy my trip without worrying. Thank you Megan!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Candler is $50
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Sitters in Candler average 9 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Candler 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 Candler dog boarding rates can be found as low as $25 to as high as $53 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 336 sitters provided dog boarding in Candler. 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, 92% of Candler dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Candler have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Candler.
Rover makes it easy to find Candler 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 336 dog boarding sitters in Candler on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Candler, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 98% 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.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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