Dog Boarding in Colchester
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“River had a great stay with Rosan. He had a great time playing with his dog Oggie. Rosan sent pictures every day and we were confident that he was in great hands. Highly recommend.”
“Couldn’t imagine better care! I boarded my pup with Michele for a few days, and she was super communicative, flexible and kind. I could tell my pup felt comfortable with her right away. Would recommend her in a heartbeat!”
“Nicole did an amazing job watching our dog while we were away. She sent a daily update and responded quickly to any questions I had. Our pup did not want to leave when I came to pick him up. We will definitely plan to work with Nicole again for our pet sitting needs.”
“John is such a great sitter and I will absolutely be booking him for all future trips! Our maltipoo Jack got along great with his whole family & immediately fit in with the pups. 10/10 recommend!”
“Hannah and her family took great care of Bailey while we were gone. If we should venture away again, we will definitely use Hannah again to watch Bailey.”
“Our second time using Jackie! They take great care of pansy and are very attentive to all of her specific needs. We felt totally comfortable with them and could enjoy our vacation while getting cute pictures and updates on her!”
“Peter was very responsive, took a booking on short notice. Coco seemed to enjoy her stay! Flexible with pick up times, hope to reconnect in the future!”
“Ruchi was a wonderful care provider for our 11 year old Yorkie. He had 5 fabulous days being spoiled and pampered. Ruchi was great at sending me pictures and updating me throughout his stay .”
“Again Laura has made our travel out of town so easy. Buddy had a great weekend at her house while we were out of town. Our dog is on some daily medication and Laura took care of it without a problem. She is great with our dog and it is so reassuring to know he's in good hands. ”
“This was my first time using Rover and I was feeling pretty anxious to be honest. Anneke was so great, willing to do a meet and greet to make sure honey was comfortable, and provided regular updates/ photos while we were away. Would definitely recommend!”
“Amanda was great with Lu! She was super communicative, sent photos, and played a lot of fetch with him. I’d definitely leave Lu with her again!”
“Christopher was an excellent sitter for our elderly dog Emilie. This was our first time with him, and he was super flexible with our constantly changing schedule. He sent photos daily, kept us informed about how she was doing, and when my husband picked her up, she did not seem anxious to leave. At all! The home is lovely, nice big fenced yard, and their dog is a sweetheart.”
“Ham had a great time with Victoria! Responsible, good communicator, reasonably priced, kept her dog separated when needed. Will definitely consider her again!”
“Beyond helpful and great communicators! I can tell Wally had a great time, thank you!”
“Kayla was great with our eight month old puppy, Edna! Edna is super high energy and can be a lot with new people, but Kayla quickly made her comfortable. We came home to a happy sleeping puppy and plan to have Kayla take care of her in the future.”
“Cia took great care of our dog while we went away for a weekend. To us, the most important things we look for in a sitter are responsibility, sensitivity, and good communication. Cia has all three of these. After this experience, we definitely recommend her services and we will surely use her again. Thanks, Cia!”
“Jessica took such great care of my puppy. She sent me updates and pictures throughout his stay. I felt like Alfie was in a safe and loving space while I was away”
“Wonderful as always!!”
“Brooke was an amazing sitter for our dog, Huck. She was quick to respond, sent updates while we were away, and provided a comforting environment for our anxious pup. Huck seemed to get along really well with her dog, and we could tell he was tired and happy when we went to pick him up. Would highly recommend Brooke and we would love to work with her again in the future!”
“Georgia did a great job with Sage! Georgia was communicative and sent us pictures and updates. It was clear that Sage enjoyed her stay. Will definitely book with Georgia again!”
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Rosan A.Star Sitter
“River had a great stay with Rosan. He had a great time playing with his dog Oggie. Rosan sent pictures every day and we were confident that he was in great hands. Highly recommend.”
Michele B.
“Couldn’t imagine better care! I boarded my pup with Michele for a few days, and she was super communicative, flexible and kind. I could tell my pup felt comfortable with her right away. Would recommend her in a heartbeat!”
Nicole Jazmin M.Star Sitter
“Nicole did an amazing job watching our dog while we were away. She sent a daily update and responded quickly to any questions I had. Our pup did not want to leave when I came to pick him up. We will definitely plan to work with Nicole again for our pet sitting needs.”
John G.Star Sitter
“John is such a great sitter and I will absolutely be booking him for all future trips! Our maltipoo Jack got along great with his whole family & immediately fit in with the pups. 10/10 recommend!”
Hannah M.
“Hannah and her family took great care of Bailey while we were gone. If we should venture away again, we will definitely use Hannah again to watch Bailey.”
Jackie M.Star Sitter
“Our second time using Jackie! They take great care of pansy and are very attentive to all of her specific needs. We felt totally comfortable with them and could enjoy our vacation while getting cute pictures and updates on her!”
Peter P.
“Peter was very responsive, took a booking on short notice. Coco seemed to enjoy her stay! Flexible with pick up times, hope to reconnect in the future!”
Ruchi N.Star Sitter
“Ruchi was a wonderful care provider for our 11 year old Yorkie. He had 5 fabulous days being spoiled and pampered. Ruchi was great at sending me pictures and updating me throughout his stay .”
Laura C.
Star Sitter
“Again Laura has made our travel out of town so easy. Buddy had a great weekend at her house while we were out of town. Our dog is on some daily medication and Laura took care of it without a problem. She is great with our dog and it is so reassuring to know he's in good hands. ”
Anneke M.
“This was my first time using Rover and I was feeling pretty anxious to be honest. Anneke was so great, willing to do a meet and greet to make sure honey was comfortable, and provided regular updates/ photos while we were away. Would definitely recommend!”
Amanda G.Star Sitter
“Amanda was great with Lu! She was super communicative, sent photos, and played a lot of fetch with him. I’d definitely leave Lu with her again!”
Christopher M.
“Christopher was an excellent sitter for our elderly dog Emilie. This was our first time with him, and he was super flexible with our constantly changing schedule. He sent photos daily, kept us informed about how she was doing, and when my husband picked her up, she did not seem anxious to leave. At all! The home is lovely, nice big fenced yard, and their dog is a sweetheart.”
Victoria D.
“Ham had a great time with Victoria! Responsible, good communicator, reasonably priced, kept her dog separated when needed. Will definitely consider her again!”
Kyra O.
“Beyond helpful and great communicators! I can tell Wally had a great time, thank you!”
Kayla D.
“Kayla was great with our eight month old puppy, Edna! Edna is super high energy and can be a lot with new people, but Kayla quickly made her comfortable. We came home to a happy sleeping puppy and plan to have Kayla take care of her in the future.”
Cia G.
“Cia took great care of our dog while we went away for a weekend. To us, the most important things we look for in a sitter are responsibility, sensitivity, and good communication. Cia has all three of these. After this experience, we definitely recommend her services and we will surely use her again. Thanks, Cia!”
Jessica B.
“Jessica took such great care of my puppy. She sent me updates and pictures throughout his stay. I felt like Alfie was in a safe and loving space while I was away”
Mildred B.
“Wonderful as always!!”
Brooke C.Star Sitter
“Brooke was an amazing sitter for our dog, Huck. She was quick to respond, sent updates while we were away, and provided a comforting environment for our anxious pup. Huck seemed to get along really well with her dog, and we could tell he was tired and happy when we went to pick him up. Would highly recommend Brooke and we would love to work with her again in the future!”
Georgia R.
“Georgia did a great job with Sage! Georgia was communicative and sent us pictures and updates. It was clear that Sage enjoyed her stay. Will definitely book with Georgia again!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Colchester is $55 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $385. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Colchester dog boarding rates can be found as low as $30 to as high as $72 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 140 sitters provided dog boarding in Colchester. 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, 91% of Colchester dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Colchester have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Colchester.
Rover makes it easy to find Colchester 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 140 dog boarding sitters in Colchester on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Colchester, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 95% 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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