Dog Boarding in Crystal River
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“Nola was a fantastic host for my husky while we were gone for a week. She has a beautiful property with a fenced in yard. We were sent regular updates and was happy and having a blast running around with all the other dogs.”
“Kat was awesome to work with, sent updated photos, communication was great, drop off to pick up was smooth, would definitely be using her again if she’s available!”
“Exceptional!! They took such wonderful care of our fur baby while we were out of town. We always get a little nervous leaving Winnie, but Linda and her husband made us feel at ease. They sent so many pictures and updates throughout Winnie's stay. We will definitely book with Linda again!”
“Tina and Bill were WONDERFUL with our Schatzi! From the meet and greet we felt more than comfortable having her stay the week we were gone. Got pictures everyday and could tell how much Schatzi was relaxed and enjoying her stay. Tina and Bill's pups became fast friends and I believe Schatzi missed them her first day home! I will definitely use them again. Thank you Tina and Bill from us and Schatzi??”
“Maggie had a wonderful time with Laquitta, Jim and their fur babies, as usual. She always comes home happy and tired. We enjoy the pictures and updates to let us know that Maggie is doing well. I can always leave her knowing she is cared for the way I would.”
“Wonderful dog sitter. Our dog definitely enjoyed his stay. Lenetta and her husband are so kind and kept us updated on our dogs stay daily. We will definitely booked again for our pet sitting needs.”
“Our dog Buddy enjoyed his time with them both. They cared for him like a treasured pet! I highly recommend them! We boarded our dog for a week. They sent us updates and pictures. They truly love pets. We are thrilled we found them!”
“I was going to use a previous sitter through Rover that I used several times and was very satisfied with however they live quite a distance from me and I decided to find someone closer. My next door neighbor told me he was very happy with the lady he boarded his dog with and said she was very good.I called her , re-activated my account with Rover and was very satisfied that I did.Katie was very good with my little dog Lexi.I would not want to leave her with anyone that I was not totally comfortable with. From the time I met Katie ,I felt very at ease leaving Lexi with her .With all the pictures and post she sent , I knew she was a great choice . Thank you again Katie .I know who I will be calling the next time I need help with Lexi again .”
“Shadow had a wonderful time at Sarah's house. She really made us feel so comfortable. Definitely recommend Sarah. Thank you so much. Sue & Harold”
“I would like to send a wonderful review to Stephanie!! My little Chihuahua, Simon loved his week with Stephanie and her family and was in the best of care. I was able to enjoy my vacation immensely because I knew Simon was having a great time, too!! Highly recommend!! Thank you so very much for keeping my baby!! ❤️”
“I left my baby with Veronica over the weekend and I’m honestly so impressed. He came back so happy and so well-behaved. I have never worried about him over the weekend. I had plenty of pictures and video updates to make sure that he was safe. I’ll definitely be using Veronica over and over and over again.”
“Erica is the best! She took excellent care of my dog, Cash. My dog played with her Yorkie and was given tons of attention. I don't think he wanted to leave!”
“Christopher provided detailed pupdates! When one of the boys was anxious and had an upset tummy, he fed him rice and loved him back to feeling better. I had no concerns with the boys being away from home at all. He was responsive and professional from pick up to drop off. Highly recommend!”
“Daisey had a great time! Joey was very kind and flexible, and took great care of Daisey. They kept us updated and their kids gave Daisey lots of love!”
“Mary took excellent care of my dog for four days. She and her husband are both nice people and it’s evident they care for their own pets as well mine. Definitely recommend and will entrust them with my dog in the future if they’re available. 🐶”
“I can't say enough good things about Candace & Joe...our experience with them boarding our dog Sammy for a week was better than we could have imaged...she kept us posted with frequent pictures & texts, letting us know how he was doing, so we could relax & enjoy our cruise. It was the first time we had left him with anyone other that family or close friends & we were a little apprehensive...he hadn't exactly adjusted well to our move to Citrus County & it had been difficult to do things we wanted to do that did not allow us to take him along. We can definitively say we have found great caretakers for him, & I have no doubt he will be excited to see Candace & Joe again! Thanks!!”
“Rhonda treated our Lunna with great care and love. Our dog seemed very happy from her stay. We look foward to have Rhonda take car of Lunna in the near future.”
“Heather was a great communicator and it was evident from the get-go that she not only is experienced with dogs but that she really enjoys them too. She did a great job caring for Leo. He loved his time with her family and would be happy to visit again with them anytime!”
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Nola B.
Star Sitter
“Nola was a fantastic host for my husky while we were gone for a week. She has a beautiful property with a fenced in yard. We were sent regular updates and was happy and having a blast running around with all the other dogs.”
Kat F.Star Sitter
“Kat was awesome to work with, sent updated photos, communication was great, drop off to pick up was smooth, would definitely be using her again if she’s available!”
Linda B.Star Sitter
“Exceptional!! They took such wonderful care of our fur baby while we were out of town. We always get a little nervous leaving Winnie, but Linda and her husband made us feel at ease. They sent so many pictures and updates throughout Winnie's stay. We will definitely book with Linda again!”
Tina & Bill H.Star Sitter
“Tina and Bill were WONDERFUL with our Schatzi! From the meet and greet we felt more than comfortable having her stay the week we were gone. Got pictures everyday and could tell how much Schatzi was relaxed and enjoying her stay. Tina and Bill's pups became fast friends and I believe Schatzi missed them her first day home! I will definitely use them again. Thank you Tina and Bill from us and Schatzi??”
Laquitta & James S.Star Sitter
“Maggie had a wonderful time with Laquitta, Jim and their fur babies, as usual. She always comes home happy and tired. We enjoy the pictures and updates to let us know that Maggie is doing well. I can always leave her knowing she is cared for the way I would.”
Lenetta P.Star Sitter
“Wonderful dog sitter. Our dog definitely enjoyed his stay. Lenetta and her husband are so kind and kept us updated on our dogs stay daily. We will definitely booked again for our pet sitting needs.”
Chris D.Star Sitter
“Our dog Buddy enjoyed his time with them both. They cared for him like a treasured pet! I highly recommend them! We boarded our dog for a week. They sent us updates and pictures. They truly love pets. We are thrilled we found them!”
Katie C.Star Sitter
“I was going to use a previous sitter through Rover that I used several times and was very satisfied with however they live quite a distance from me and I decided to find someone closer. My next door neighbor told me he was very happy with the lady he boarded his dog with and said she was very good.I called her , re-activated my account with Rover and was very satisfied that I did.Katie was very good with my little dog Lexi.I would not want to leave her with anyone that I was not totally comfortable with. From the time I met Katie ,I felt very at ease leaving Lexi with her .With all the pictures and post she sent , I knew she was a great choice . Thank you again Katie .I know who I will be calling the next time I need help with Lexi again .”
Sarah H.Star Sitter
“Shadow had a wonderful time at Sarah's house. She really made us feel so comfortable. Definitely recommend Sarah. Thank you so much. Sue & Harold”
Stephanie W.Star Sitter
“I would like to send a wonderful review to Stephanie!! My little Chihuahua, Simon loved his week with Stephanie and her family and was in the best of care. I was able to enjoy my vacation immensely because I knew Simon was having a great time, too!! Highly recommend!! Thank you so very much for keeping my baby!! ❤️”
Veronica G.Star Sitter
“I left my baby with Veronica over the weekend and I’m honestly so impressed. He came back so happy and so well-behaved. I have never worried about him over the weekend. I had plenty of pictures and video updates to make sure that he was safe. I’ll definitely be using Veronica over and over and over again.”
Erica G.Star Sitter
“Erica is the best! She took excellent care of my dog, Cash. My dog played with her Yorkie and was given tons of attention. I don't think he wanted to leave!”
Christopher S.Star Sitter
“Christopher provided detailed pupdates! When one of the boys was anxious and had an upset tummy, he fed him rice and loved him back to feeling better. I had no concerns with the boys being away from home at all. He was responsive and professional from pick up to drop off. Highly recommend!”
Joey & Cristin F.
“Daisey had a great time! Joey was very kind and flexible, and took great care of Daisey. They kept us updated and their kids gave Daisey lots of love!”
Mary C.
“Mary took excellent care of my dog for four days. She and her husband are both nice people and it’s evident they care for their own pets as well mine. Definitely recommend and will entrust them with my dog in the future if they’re available. 🐶”
Candace R.Star Sitter
“I can't say enough good things about Candace & Joe...our experience with them boarding our dog Sammy for a week was better than we could have imaged...she kept us posted with frequent pictures & texts, letting us know how he was doing, so we could relax & enjoy our cruise. It was the first time we had left him with anyone other that family or close friends & we were a little apprehensive...he hadn't exactly adjusted well to our move to Citrus County & it had been difficult to do things we wanted to do that did not allow us to take him along. We can definitively say we have found great caretakers for him, & I have no doubt he will be excited to see Candace & Joe again! Thanks!!”
Rhonda B.
“Rhonda treated our Lunna with great care and love. Our dog seemed very happy from her stay. We look foward to have Rhonda take car of Lunna in the near future.”
Heather A.
“Heather was a great communicator and it was evident from the get-go that she not only is experienced with dogs but that she really enjoys them too. She did a great job caring for Leo. He loved his time with her family and would be happy to visit again with them anytime!”
Kristy P.
“Great communication and took such good care of a Sadie!! HIGHLY recommend!!!”
Danette H.
“I can't rave enough about Danette! My boys were so happy and well cared for while I was away! Thank you!!!!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Crystal River is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Crystal River dog boarding rates can be found as low as $27 to as high as $31 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 186 sitters provided dog boarding in Crystal River. 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, 95% of Crystal River dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Crystal River have an average of 24 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 15 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 Crystal River.
Rover makes it easy to find Crystal River 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 186 dog boarding sitters in Crystal River on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Crystal River, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.
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