Dog Boarding in Cardiff, MD
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“Gisel did an awesome job accommodating my last minute emergency need to board my dog for a few days. She was patient, responsive and flexible given this was the first time I ever used this service. I would definitely use her again.”
“Jacob and Megan might be the very best sitters on rover! Was able to feel completely at ease on vacation knowing that our maple was under such excellent care. 10/10. Maple had the best time ever.”
“Where do I start!? This was our first time going away and having to leave our Megan! She’s an elder fur baby and we couldn’t think of anyone who would properly take care of her. We turned to rover and it may sound strange but when I saw Barbra picture I knew she would be perfect! She sent pictures, and updates constantly! Our Megan looked so happy and taken care of! I am so pleased with her service and I will definitely be using Barbra in the future! Thanks a MILLION Barbra we appreciate you more than you know!”
“This is maybe the 4th time our dog has stayed with Paris and he always comes home happy! We get updates and Paris is quick to respond to questions. She's also been flexible with drop off times when we had scheduling issues. Will def be back! ❤️❤️❤️ Already booked again for a weekend getaway! She send the best videos and my big boy just loves Paris and her family .Thank so much”
“Lisa was fantastic! She clearly loves dogs. She took great care of our Pepper. She sent us daily text updates with pics. Pepper had a great time running around Lisa’s fenced in yard and playing with her Collies. We’ll definitely use Lisa’s services the next time we go out of town!”
“Briana was wondering with our little Belle she sent updates and pictures. Although Bella was shy becuse she has never been away from us since birth ,they made her feel home. Briana communicated with us about Bella's daily activitie. Thank you for watching our Bella.”
“This was the first time I had a sitter watch my dog for an overnight stay. I was nervous but after communicating with Melanie and during the meet and greet I was put at ease. While Shiloh was staying with Melanie and her family I was completely comfortable. Melanie provided daily updates via txt, pictures, and videos and was extremely responsive to my questions/comments. I will definitely use Melanie again and highly recommend her.”
“Richard was awesome for my baby Cosmo! He was very attentive when we first arrived and asked a lot of questions and took notes regarding Cosmo. He stayed in contact with me and sent updates and pictures which I really appreciated. I ran into some problems with my plane and he was so understanding and accommodating and waited up with a full report about Cosmo!! I truly felt comfortable leaving Cosmo with Richard and his wife and will be definitely be using him again!!”
“Erin is such a wonderful sitter to our dog. Always communicates and sends photos. She goes above and beyond! I also always appreciated her flexability. We trust our dog is always taken good care of.”
“Great experience with Jessica. Close, convenient, received good feedback over 8 days, and an early meet and greet was scheduled to meet her dog which by the way he was a perfect companion dog . Will use Jessica again! I recommend her .”
“Max loves staying with Pearl. Every time we drive into Pearl's street, he gets so excited. During his stay, he is treated like one of the family. I am very glad I can leave him in such good hands. Thanks Pearl!”
“I was in Maryland for a wedding. My golden retriever stayed with Kwame for two nights. Great communication, easy drop off and pick up. My pup was happy to be able to play with other dogs during his stay.”
“Colleen Alissa and her husband provided Lemmy with excellent care while we were away. Arranged for a meet up with their pup, Bruce, before Lemmy’s stay. Definitely will continue to book with them for as long as they are on this app.”
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Gisel D.Star Sitter
“Gisel did an awesome job accommodating my last minute emergency need to board my dog for a few days. She was patient, responsive and flexible given this was the first time I ever used this service. I would definitely use her again.”
Jacob & Megan W.
Star Sitter
“Jacob and Megan might be the very best sitters on rover! Was able to feel completely at ease on vacation knowing that our maple was under such excellent care. 10/10. Maple had the best time ever.”
Katie D.Star Sitter
“Katie was great! I felt comfortable going on my vacation and having Max stay with Katie. I will definitely be booking with Katie again in the future!”
Barbra F.Star Sitter
“Where do I start!? This was our first time going away and having to leave our Megan! She’s an elder fur baby and we couldn’t think of anyone who would properly take care of her. We turned to rover and it may sound strange but when I saw Barbra picture I knew she would be perfect! She sent pictures, and updates constantly! Our Megan looked so happy and taken care of! I am so pleased with her service and I will definitely be using Barbra in the future! Thanks a MILLION Barbra we appreciate you more than you know!”
Paris V S.Star Sitter
“This is maybe the 4th time our dog has stayed with Paris and he always comes home happy! We get updates and Paris is quick to respond to questions. She's also been flexible with drop off times when we had scheduling issues. Will def be back! ❤️❤️❤️ Already booked again for a weekend getaway! She send the best videos and my big boy just loves Paris and her family .Thank so much”
Jill & Chad H.
“Jill and Chad were great with Willie. They sent daily updates and pictures letting us know how he was doing. He definitely got plenty of love and attention while we were away.”
Tabby A.
“My dog Murphy was so well taken care of by Tabby. I was nervous as this was the first time I boarded her. I would use her again to board Murphy, no doubt!”
Lisa F.Star Sitter
“Lisa was fantastic! She clearly loves dogs. She took great care of our Pepper. She sent us daily text updates with pics. Pepper had a great time running around Lisa’s fenced in yard and playing with her Collies. We’ll definitely use Lisa’s services the next time we go out of town!”
Briana & Isaiah S.Star Sitter
“Briana was wondering with our little Belle she sent updates and pictures. Although Bella was shy becuse she has never been away from us since birth ,they made her feel home. Briana communicated with us about Bella's daily activitie. Thank you for watching our Bella.”
Melanie A.Star Sitter
“This was the first time I had a sitter watch my dog for an overnight stay. I was nervous but after communicating with Melanie and during the meet and greet I was put at ease. While Shiloh was staying with Melanie and her family I was completely comfortable. Melanie provided daily updates via txt, pictures, and videos and was extremely responsive to my questions/comments. I will definitely use Melanie again and highly recommend her.”
Jenn S.
“Louie came home happy and tired from playing with other dogs. Jenn communicated every day to let me know how he was doing. I would not hesitate to bring him back.”
Richard I.
“Richard was awesome for my baby Cosmo! He was very attentive when we first arrived and asked a lot of questions and took notes regarding Cosmo. He stayed in contact with me and sent updates and pictures which I really appreciated. I ran into some problems with my plane and he was so understanding and accommodating and waited up with a full report about Cosmo!! I truly felt comfortable leaving Cosmo with Richard and his wife and will be definitely be using him again!!”
Karen D.Star Sitter
“Our German Shepard had a great time! He was so worn out from playing. We will definitely be back when we go on our next vaca! Thanks again Karen!”
Erin H.Star Sitter
“Erin is such a wonderful sitter to our dog. Always communicates and sends photos. She goes above and beyond! I also always appreciated her flexability. We trust our dog is always taken good care of.”
Jessica R.
“Great experience with Jessica. Close, convenient, received good feedback over 8 days, and an early meet and greet was scheduled to meet her dog which by the way he was a perfect companion dog . Will use Jessica again! I recommend her .”
Pearl J.Star Sitter
“Max loves staying with Pearl. Every time we drive into Pearl's street, he gets so excited. During his stay, he is treated like one of the family. I am very glad I can leave him in such good hands. Thanks Pearl!”
Leia D.
“Another great visit for Skye and Storm with Leia and her family. The dogs definitely love it there and are now tired and sleeping. Thank you!”
Kwame K.
“I was in Maryland for a wedding. My golden retriever stayed with Kwame for two nights. Great communication, easy drop off and pick up. My pup was happy to be able to play with other dogs during his stay.”
Colleen Alisa B.
“Colleen Alissa and her husband provided Lemmy with excellent care while we were away. Arranged for a meet up with their pup, Bruce, before Lemmy’s stay. Definitely will continue to book with them for as long as they are on this app.”
Susan S.Star Sitter
“Susan is very attentive and kind.I was nervous leaving my puppy with anyone for the first time but she took care of lucky very well. Thank you so much !”
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As of Aug 2025, 339 sitters provided dog boarding in Cardiff. 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 Cardiff dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Cardiff have an average of 20 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Cardiff.
Rover makes it easy to find Cardiff 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 339 dog boarding sitters in Cardiff on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Cardiff, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 88% 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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