Dog Boarding in Dover, NC
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“So amazingly sweet, was able to help me for a near last minute situation with my cat and she made accommodations for my shy cat. 10/10 will only ever use her again and would certainly recommend!”
“Victor was lovely. Incredibly kind and gentle. Their home is very clean and well maintained. They have several areas throughout the home perfect for doggy play and cuddles. A fenced in yard too and long quiet street for walks. Victor was very flexible and helpful not just during this stay but also at a previous booking that I had to cancel due to surgery complications. During our dogs stay we received daily pictures and updates of her and I could tell she was being well loved and played with/walked. I was very happy with this stay and will definitely book with Victor again. He and his family were wonderful. They take great pictures of their guest dogs!”
“Danielle recently boarded Bernie, our big sweet hound dog, for a week. We have never had anyone outside of family care for him before, so we were nervous about his experience in a new place with a new person. We are so grateful and feel tremendously blessed that our paths crossed with Danielle. She provided exceptional service to us as pet parents and there is no doubt Bernie was treated like family with Danielle. Danielle was friendly, polite, and professional in our interactions and readily answered any questions we sent her way. She provided regular communication and updates on Bernie during his 7-day stay. It was so easy to enjoy our vacation knowing Bernie was receiving plenty of attention, affection, and love from a compassionate, caring, and highly qualified professional. We absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend Danielle to anyone seeking quality and exemplary care for their pets. We thoroughly look forward to working with Danielle again in the future!”
“Lindy was great! My original sitter canceled on me a couple hours before my booking time so I reached out to Lindy and she was happy to take my 2 dogs. She sent pictures each day and kept in touch. My pups had a blast and came home happy. Thank you Lindy, I will come back to you the next time we need a sitter!”
“Evelin was so sweet with my dog treating him as her own. She stayed in communication with me throughout the weekend and gave lots of attention to my dog. Her own dog, Coco, is sweet and playful. Definitely staying with her again. Thanks Evelin”
“Dave and Michele took excellent care of my Ryker. I got pictures of him being cuddled and it gave me such peace of mind knowing he was safe and being loved on.”
“Jeanette took such great care of Scout and Jingles. She make them feel right at home. I loved the pictures and videos of the dogs running around and playing with Scout. It made me so happy to see that they were happy and enjoying themselves while I was away. I would definitely recommend Jeanette!”
“Heather, you and Brand were so wonderful to Kira. Thank you so much for taking care of her this weekend. I had zero concerns for her. You two definitely have a heart for animals. Kira seems so happy there.”
“Schuyler was flexible and helped navigate a change of plans. She and her husband came over twice a day and spent time with our pups, played with them, and gave them much needed attention while I was away.”
“Texy had such a great time! Alycia and Dillon were wonderful "babysitters." I received daily pictures while I was away, which made me feel at ease. Their large, fenced-in yard was perfect for Texy to run around and play. They communicated really well and even followed up with me after his stay. I couldn’t be happier with the care Texy received. Thank you again!”
“Lili loved our two pups like they were here own. They came home very happy and tired. Lili also sent us lots of pictures and updates every day. I would highly recommend her! Thank you so much again Lili ♥️”
“This was my first time leaving MooMoo for a whole weekend with a dog sitter. I was very hesitant at first but Abriana and her house made me feel very comfortable. Her house is unbelievably dog friendly. She sent updates and kept me informed on how MooMoo was doing. I am exceptionally thankful that she got MooMoo to interact with other dogs knowing that he isn't the friendliest with other animals. I look forward to my next trip knowing that I have someone to rely on with my dog.”
“Thank you June for taking such great care of my two pups. You made me and them feel at ease as soon as we walked that the door. I especially enjoyed the pics and videos to let me know how they are doing.”
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Brooke N.
“Brooke took in my rescue and her 3 puppies. She took such good care of them that momma dog did not want to leave! Will definitely use her services again!”
Jennifer O.Star Sitter
“So amazingly sweet, was able to help me for a near last minute situation with my cat and she made accommodations for my shy cat. 10/10 will only ever use her again and would certainly recommend!”
Victor I.Star Sitter
“Victor was lovely. Incredibly kind and gentle. Their home is very clean and well maintained. They have several areas throughout the home perfect for doggy play and cuddles. A fenced in yard too and long quiet street for walks. Victor was very flexible and helpful not just during this stay but also at a previous booking that I had to cancel due to surgery complications. During our dogs stay we received daily pictures and updates of her and I could tell she was being well loved and played with/walked. I was very happy with this stay and will definitely book with Victor again. He and his family were wonderful. They take great pictures of their guest dogs!”
Monica K.
Star Sitter
“Monica took great care of our Border Collie while we were out of town. She treated her like she was her own and kept us updated with pictures and videos.”
Alexandra M.
“Alexandra was amazing with my dog, basil! Took him on a few long walks and sent plenty of pictures. Was so happy to have found her for basil! Highly recommend :)”
Danielle Merida M.
“Danielle recently boarded Bernie, our big sweet hound dog, for a week. We have never had anyone outside of family care for him before, so we were nervous about his experience in a new place with a new person. We are so grateful and feel tremendously blessed that our paths crossed with Danielle. She provided exceptional service to us as pet parents and there is no doubt Bernie was treated like family with Danielle. Danielle was friendly, polite, and professional in our interactions and readily answered any questions we sent her way. She provided regular communication and updates on Bernie during his 7-day stay. It was so easy to enjoy our vacation knowing Bernie was receiving plenty of attention, affection, and love from a compassionate, caring, and highly qualified professional. We absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend Danielle to anyone seeking quality and exemplary care for their pets. We thoroughly look forward to working with Danielle again in the future!”
Mary K.
“Darlene did a great job taking care of Rupert! He looked very happy and healthy when we picked him up. Will definitely book with Darlene again!”
Lindy S.Star Sitter
“Lindy was great! My original sitter canceled on me a couple hours before my booking time so I reached out to Lindy and she was happy to take my 2 dogs. She sent pictures each day and kept in touch. My pups had a blast and came home happy. Thank you Lindy, I will come back to you the next time we need a sitter!”
Annie O.Star Sitter
“Our pups stay was wonderful! We received feedback on how they were doing while we were gone and they were happy and tired when they got home.”
Evelin C.Star Sitter
“Evelin was so sweet with my dog treating him as her own. She stayed in communication with me throughout the weekend and gave lots of attention to my dog. Her own dog, Coco, is sweet and playful. Definitely staying with her again. Thanks Evelin”
Michele & David G.Star Sitter
“Dave and Michele took excellent care of my Ryker. I got pictures of him being cuddled and it gave me such peace of mind knowing he was safe and being loved on.”
Jeanette H.Star Sitter
“Jeanette took such great care of Scout and Jingles. She make them feel right at home. I loved the pictures and videos of the dogs running around and playing with Scout. It made me so happy to see that they were happy and enjoying themselves while I was away. I would definitely recommend Jeanette!”
Heather W.
“Heather, you and Brand were so wonderful to Kira. Thank you so much for taking care of her this weekend. I had zero concerns for her. You two definitely have a heart for animals. Kira seems so happy there.”
Chelsey A.
“Wow! Chelsey was the best!! My pup didn't even miss me 😊”
Schuyler C.
“Schuyler was flexible and helped navigate a change of plans. She and her husband came over twice a day and spent time with our pups, played with them, and gave them much needed attention while I was away.”
Nathan & Courtney M.
“Super knowledgeable people. Super fast response. Honored every request. Great communication. Super flexible people. I'll use them every time I'm in town!”
Alycia & Dillon L.Star Sitter
“Texy had such a great time! Alycia and Dillon were wonderful "babysitters." I received daily pictures while I was away, which made me feel at ease. Their large, fenced-in yard was perfect for Texy to run around and play. They communicated really well and even followed up with me after his stay. I couldn’t be happier with the care Texy received. Thank you again!”
Lilli C.Star Sitter
“Lili loved our two pups like they were here own. They came home very happy and tired. Lili also sent us lots of pictures and updates every day. I would highly recommend her! Thank you so much again Lili ♥️”
Abriana M.Star Sitter
“This was my first time leaving MooMoo for a whole weekend with a dog sitter. I was very hesitant at first but Abriana and her house made me feel very comfortable. Her house is unbelievably dog friendly. She sent updates and kept me informed on how MooMoo was doing. I am exceptionally thankful that she got MooMoo to interact with other dogs knowing that he isn't the friendliest with other animals. I look forward to my next trip knowing that I have someone to rely on with my dog.”
June W.
“Thank you June for taking such great care of my two pups. You made me and them feel at ease as soon as we walked that the door. I especially enjoyed the pics and videos to let me know how they are doing.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Dover is $38 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $266. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Dover dog boarding rates can be found as low as $39 to as high as $45 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 97 sitters provided dog boarding in Dover. 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 Dover dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Dover.
Rover makes it easy to find Dover 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 97 dog boarding sitters in Dover on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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