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“Ashley was amazing! Loki is a grumpy senior so we did a meet and greet to make sure he’s on board. He loved Ashley and her dog Bailey!! I received daily pictures and updates. I was very comfortable with her. Will be booking again ?”
“Emily is wonderful! I was nervous about going out of town and leaving my dog, but Emily put my mind at ease and took such good care of her. I really appreciated all the updates and pictures. I absolutely recommend her!”
“From the photos I got from Tami, Baxter was having a great time. I really can’t thank Tami enough for taking care of Baxter for me. I was visiting from Florida for a three day weekend of partying for my grandson’s wedding. The wedding went off great and I didn’t have to worry about Baxter. It was a last minute request through Rover and Tami responded right away, even though it was a holiday weekend. Thank you so much Tami.”
“My girl blueberry had a amazing time and was well taken care of. I received pictures and daily updates highly recommend and will definitely be booking again.”
“My dog Beau had a great time staying with Karen. She has an awesome setup in her yard to allow high-energy dogs like mine to run and play. It’s clear she has a lot of experience caring for animals and that gave me peace of mind while I was away!”
“We recently left our 4 1/2 month old puppy, Harry, with Michelle. We were on vacation in Maine and were not able to bring him to our rental. Michelle sent us tons of photos and gave us updates on how Harry was doing. We would recommend her to anyone looking for in home dog care in the southern Maine area. Harry was happy upon our arrival to pick him up, we are very grateful that we found Michelle on Rover!”
About: I grew up in a house that always had multiple dogs and multiple cats, and couldn’t imagine living any other way! I have 3 dogs and 2 cats, who I consider my children (no human children). All my love is poured into my fur babies, and while they are needy and have 0 concept of personal space, they love hard and are incredibly welcoming to all our visitors, human and fur alike! I foster puppies and small dogs through Pope Memorial animal shelter in Dover, so I have a lot of experience with bathroom training and crate training if needed. I recently left the corporate world, and couldn’t think of anything more rewarding than spending time with my fur babies, and helping other fur parents take care of their little loves. I’m home all week, with exceptions for weekly tasks (ie grocery shopping). I have a fenced in portion of the yard that I use specifically for my dogs, there is an entrance to the fenced in yard from the house so there is no unsafe transition to get them from the house to the yard where they could pull or run away. My dogs are allowed on furniture and on my bed, but I also have several dog crates available if a visitor prefers sleeping alone. I have 2 male cats, who act more like dogs. They snuggle with my dogs and get along great with all puppies and small dogs who visit! On rainy days when outside play is hard, I like to take our dogs to the Foxrun mall, where they allow dogs on leashes! It’s a great way to socialize them and get some exercise. I only take one animal per trip, so most of the time this requires multiple trips, but everyone is always so happy and tuckered out afterwards!
About: I love to make sure your babies are happy, safe and comfortable so that you can enjoy your time away without worry! FaceTime, texts and consistent communication is what makes me your best choice! Former special educator, patience is my virtue! I’m a social worker, regular hours so I’m off on weekends routinely, which coincides with families wanting some getaway time. I have occasional availability during weeknights as well. Primarily, I can come to your house for care. Occasionally, happily ready to provide care in my home for dogs on weekends. Walking trails and small yard. Other dogs are plentiful here, I will always keep your dog leashed at all times. I’m not against an occasional pup cup trip but have also respected gluten free diets as well.
“Kane and Colette are amazing. Such kind people, so flexible, responsive, understanding and honest. We don't have enough nice things to say. They sent us daily updates about our dog with photos, took him on a boat ride, lots of walks, kept him entertained all day and he was literally smiling in every photo. We needed help with our dog last minute and they were so beyond accommodating and made everything easy and stress free. Maverick has stayed with them a few times now and this last time almost a week and they made him feel right at home. They are my #1 pick for my dog and should be yours too!! Such a great experience. Thank you so much!”
“Katie took great care of my dog. Gave me plenty of updates along the way. Lots of snuggles and tail wagging. I know my dog was well cared for. Would definitely use again.”
“Katelyn was amazing with our sweet boy Rosco. She welcomed him in to her home with open arms and made him feel comfortable. We didn’t have any concerns and definitely recommend her.”
“Lisa was great! I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with her and her family. I can tell my dog was so happy and taken care of. She kept me updated throughout the whole weekend she was there. Their dog Arnold was a great play mate as well!”
“Jeanne was wonderful! Our dog Sadie was well taken care of and we felt very comfortable with the property. Fenced in areas where the dogs could play. Many thanks for your care of our little Sadie.”
“Amazing experience! My dog is super shy, but Gabrielle and her family got him out of his shell quickly and made the stay great for him and myself! Lots of communication and pictures. I highly recommend Gabrielle, she’s great!”
“We can’t thank Victoria enough for having Tucker for a sleepover for a couple of nights. She took him on lots of long walks and kept our high energy lab busy all weekend!”
“Julia was so amazing! She sent us regular updates and photos and made us feel like our dog was in the best of hands. We’re so happy we found her!”
“Julie and her husband are amazing. After meeting them we were at ease about leaving our furbabies "pugs" with Julie and her husband. I have been recommending them to my friends that have there own furbabies ❤️🐾❤️🐾”
“Becky was great. She accepted the booking quickly and communicated well throughout. The photos showed a group of very happy dogs - these are some of my favorite photos of my little guy. My dog can't bear to be left alone and is a sweet but insistent snuggler. He also gets the zoomies when he is nervous. She welcomed him with open arms and settled him quickly. She was sorry to see him leave, but he will definitely be back!”
“Heather is amazing and truly cares for the fur babies with her whole heart. Jetty is such a cute gal and a good friend to the other pups. Very happy with her care. Very responsive with communication. Would definitely use her again.”
“Gary and his wife provided a wonderful getaway for my boy, Theo. I’m so grateful to have found a fun, safe space for my dog to stay and trusted people to take care of him. Theo can’t wait for his next visit :)”
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1. Ashley N.
“Ashley was amazing! Loki is a grumpy senior so we did a meet and greet to make sure he’s on board. He loved Ashley and her dog Bailey!! I received daily pictures and updates. I was very comfortable with her. Will be booking again ?”
2. Emily M.
“Emily is wonderful! I was nervous about going out of town and leaving my dog, but Emily put my mind at ease and took such good care of her. I really appreciated all the updates and pictures. I absolutely recommend her!”
3. Tami K.
“From the photos I got from Tami, Baxter was having a great time. I really can’t thank Tami enough for taking care of Baxter for me. I was visiting from Florida for a three day weekend of partying for my grandson’s wedding. The wedding went off great and I didn’t have to worry about Baxter. It was a last minute request through Rover and Tami responded right away, even though it was a holiday weekend. Thank you so much Tami.”
4. Shauni & Connor M.
“My girl blueberry had a amazing time and was well taken care of. I received pictures and daily updates highly recommend and will definitely be booking again.”
5. Karen F.
“My dog Beau had a great time staying with Karen. She has an awesome setup in her yard to allow high-energy dogs like mine to run and play. It’s clear she has a lot of experience caring for animals and that gave me peace of mind while I was away!”
6. Michelle B.
“We recently left our 4 1/2 month old puppy, Harry, with Michelle. We were on vacation in Maine and were not able to bring him to our rental. Michelle sent us tons of photos and gave us updates on how Harry was doing. We would recommend her to anyone looking for in home dog care in the southern Maine area. Harry was happy upon our arrival to pick him up, we are very grateful that we found Michelle on Rover!”
7. Colleen K.
“Hi Colleen is an amazing person she loves all animals she has a beautiful heart she loves to sit and play with her animals She has taken care of my dogs numerous times and they never want to leave her .She would be an amazing dog sitter.”
8. Tricia P.
“Tricia has been caring for our two dogs Bruce and Axel for several years now. She is incredibly reliable, caring, trustworthy, attentive, and most importantly loves our dogs and they absolutely adore her right back! The excitement they have when she comes to pick them up is so heartwarming to see and her passion for animals is clear. Our two dogs have spent many weekends with her, walks, outings, day trips and more, she has always sent prompt updates and adorable pictures. We are so lucky to have Tricia be a reliable caregiver to our french bulldog and pitbull mix, couldn't recommend her enough!”
9. Kane & Colette S.
“Kane and Colette are amazing. Such kind people, so flexible, responsive, understanding and honest. We don't have enough nice things to say. They sent us daily updates about our dog with photos, took him on a boat ride, lots of walks, kept him entertained all day and he was literally smiling in every photo. We needed help with our dog last minute and they were so beyond accommodating and made everything easy and stress free. Maverick has stayed with them a few times now and this last time almost a week and they made him feel right at home. They are my #1 pick for my dog and should be yours too!! Such a great experience. Thank you so much!”
10. Katie M.
“Katie took great care of my dog. Gave me plenty of updates along the way. Lots of snuggles and tail wagging. I know my dog was well cared for. Would definitely use again.”
11. Katelyn D.
“Katelyn was amazing with our sweet boy Rosco. She welcomed him in to her home with open arms and made him feel comfortable. We didn’t have any concerns and definitely recommend her.”
12. Lisa B.
“Lisa was great! I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with her and her family. I can tell my dog was so happy and taken care of. She kept me updated throughout the whole weekend she was there. Their dog Arnold was a great play mate as well!”
13. Jeanne Y.
“Jeanne was wonderful! Our dog Sadie was well taken care of and we felt very comfortable with the property. Fenced in areas where the dogs could play. Many thanks for your care of our little Sadie.”
14. Gabrielle D.
“Amazing experience! My dog is super shy, but Gabrielle and her family got him out of his shell quickly and made the stay great for him and myself! Lots of communication and pictures. I highly recommend Gabrielle, she’s great!”
15. Victoria Z.
“We can’t thank Victoria enough for having Tucker for a sleepover for a couple of nights. She took him on lots of long walks and kept our high energy lab busy all weekend!”
16. Julia F.
“Julia was so amazing! She sent us regular updates and photos and made us feel like our dog was in the best of hands. We’re so happy we found her!”
17. Julie L.
“Julie and her husband are amazing. After meeting them we were at ease about leaving our furbabies "pugs" with Julie and her husband. I have been recommending them to my friends that have there own furbabies ❤️🐾❤️🐾”
18. Rebecca F.
“Becky was great. She accepted the booking quickly and communicated well throughout. The photos showed a group of very happy dogs - these are some of my favorite photos of my little guy. My dog can't bear to be left alone and is a sweet but insistent snuggler. He also gets the zoomies when he is nervous. She welcomed him with open arms and settled him quickly. She was sorry to see him leave, but he will definitely be back!”
19. Heather Y.
“Heather is amazing and truly cares for the fur babies with her whole heart. Jetty is such a cute gal and a good friend to the other pups. Very happy with her care. Very responsive with communication. Would definitely use her again.”
20. Gary M.
“Gary and his wife provided a wonderful getaway for my boy, Theo. I’m so grateful to have found a fun, safe space for my dog to stay and trusted people to take care of him. Theo can’t wait for his next visit :)”
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As of Jun 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Dover is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. 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 $32 to as high as $81 per night.
As of Jun 2025, 233 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, 93% of Dover dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Dover have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 233 dog boarding sitters in Dover on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Dover, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 97% 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.
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