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Erin H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Arden, NC, 28704

“Erin took great care of our sweet dog, Lily. She was easy to communicate with, replied quickly, and sent pictures to let us know how much fun Lily was having playing in the river with Erin. I will be using her again, soon, and would highly recommend her to anyone!”

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Alyssa R.
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Katie & Jeremy W.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 137 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Leicester, NC, 28748

“The best Rover home that we have used! Our border collie was lovingly cared for and included in a family outing. Lots of great pictures showed us what a great time he had and how much affection he was given. I highly recommend Katie and Jeremy!”

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Kristin H.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 200 reviews
67 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28806

“Kristin is the best rover sitter I’ve found in Asheville. She is very communicative, kind and organized. I appreciate her attentiveness to my big boy and I can see is so happy and tired from all the fun he has had. I highly recommend!”

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Sarah S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28801

“My dog had a great time with Sarah and her family. He was well-cared for, got along with their dog, and got lots of exercise and attention. It was a great experience and I appreciated the pictures she sent!”

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Camille M.
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James J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 297 reviews
100 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Waynesville, NC, 28786

“Ivy had a great time with James and I will definitely be using them again. Typically when meeting someone new, Ivy is timid, but with James they were fast friends and any anxiety I had about leaving her with someone new was gone. Highly recommend!”

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Alexandra S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28803

“Alexandra and her dog, Penny, were great with our dog, Snickers! Snickers finally met his match as far as attitude and backtalk from a dog 😂 Alexandra sent us pictures throughout his stay and was super communicative. We will definitely be using Alexandra again for boarding and maybe even future doggy daycare!”

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Lacie B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 91 reviews
19 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Etowah, NC, 28729

“Lacie and her family have become a part of our family. Our aged Havanese is about at the end of her adventurous journey in life. She has spent a large majority of her life swimming and sailing the Chesapeake Bay. Her little body is about worn out. We keep our trips to a minimum and when we do leave, we can always depend on Lacie to provide the best utmost care anyone could ever provide. Lacie has been a godsend in both Emma and our lives. There aren't enough words to thank Lacie and her family as to what she has meant to us. Thank you dearest Lacie.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline W.
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Caroline W.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28805

“I am officially a repeat customer! Caroline is easy to work with and flexible when things need to change. I feel very comfortable leaving my doggie with her and her family.”

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Jen A.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 435 reviews
142 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28801

“Love Jen, and so does Leon. She always sends pics of their cuddles while he is with her, and he always comes home as if we weren't even away. Thanks, Jen!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Madelyne V.
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Madelyne V.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Weaverville, NC, 28787

“Madelyne was welcoming and great with communication. I especially appreciated her updates the weekend. She has a great yard for the pups to play. Would definitely use her services again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Brody G.
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Brody G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 141 reviews
58 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Weavervile, NC, 28787

“Nellie had a great time. Brody was kind and Nellie enjoyed her stay. He sent me video’s showing me how Nellie was doing. She loved running and playing with the other dogs. I loved the fact she was not in a crate. I hope to continue using Brody for other occasions.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Deborah F.
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Deborah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 90 reviews
33 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Hendersonville, NC, 28739

“My 2 little papillons came home from an overnight stint with Deborah so happy and healthy. Deborah will be my go-to sitter from now on. She stayed in touch and I felt confident knowing they were in good hands. This was an xlnt experience in every way.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sonya Lyn C.
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Sonya Lyn C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
2 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Candler, NC, 28715

“Sonya Lyn was fantastic with Daisy. I will definitely be calling her the next time I need someone to care for my dog. She's very bubbly and you can tell how much she loves dogs. She's comfortable caring for them and knows how to accommodate each unique personality. She took Daisy on long trail walks that she loved! Sonya Lyn sends great photos too, so you can be sure your pup is doing well and in good care. Thank you Sonya Lyn!”

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Toni D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Black Mountain, NC, 28711

“Toni was absolutely amazing. Bailey loved her and we received consistent updates, pictures and videos. Toni's communication is out of this world. I would ask Toni to watch our family member anytime. You can book with complete confidence.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison D.
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Allison D.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 77 reviews
40 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28806

“Allison was great with Kevin and made us feel at ease on our vacation. She sent daily updates with pictures and details about their day, and made him feel right at home. I’d highly recommend her and will use her in the future!”

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Cara T.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Canton, NC, 28716

“Cara was such a great sitter for our two dogs, Mason and Lulu. We appreciated her pictures and communication while we were gone. Our pups came back happy and tired. We hope to have Cara sit for our dogs again!”

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Jamie V.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
11 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28806

“Jamie was great! I received lots of updates while I was away, and she was very accommodating with a fairly last minute booking when my other sitter had to cancel. I’d definitely recommend her services, and would love to book again myself!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Fernanda B.
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Fernanda B.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
The Roads/Brickell, Asheville, NC, 28801

“Fernanda was great with our dog that we boarded with her! She was kind and communicative, and sent pictures daily. It was clear that our dog felt very comfortable in her care. We would use her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ethan & Hope S.
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Ethan & Hope S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
15 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Asheville, NC, 28806

“Ethan and Hope were wonderful to our doggy Hank! They sent us pictures everyday and he was having a great time! You can tell they treated him with love. I hope we can book them again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott C.
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Scott C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Clyde, NC, 28721

“Scott took great care of Cheyenne and gave her extra love during thunderstorms. He has a beautiful property and Cheyenne had a great time playing with his pups.”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Candler is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sonya Lyn was fantastic with Daisy. I will definitely be calling her the next time I need someone to care for my dog. She's very bubbly and you can tell how much she loves dogs. She's comfortable caring for them and knows how to accommodate each unique personality. She took Daisy on long trail walks that she loved! Sonya Lyn sends great photos too, so you can be sure your pup is doing well and in good care. Thank you Sonya Lyn!

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Jessica C.
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Paul took excellent care if our aged poodle with special needs and limited mobility. He sent regular updates with pictures that gave us peace of mind while we were traveling.

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Mark S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paul & family were great! We needed a sitter for Gator on short notice, and he was so attentive and caring. He kept us updated throughout and made sure Gator was comfortable and having a good time. We really appreciated the communication and knowing Gator was in good hands. Would definitely recommend Paul!

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Jessica F.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Candler is $53 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $32 and $56 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 362 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Candler. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

95% of sitters in Candler can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Candler 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 favorite hang-out spots in your Candler.

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Candler. On Rover:

  • 94% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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.

You and your Candler sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

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.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NC ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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