Doggy Day Care in Dover
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1. Karen F.
“I’m so grateful I found Karen to watch my puppy Wesley while I’m away for a work trip! She’s very kind and flexible. Wesley had a trial run today before I leave on my trip. I feel relieved to know my fur baby will be in good hands. Thank you Karen!!!”
2. Sadie & Szymon G.
“Sadie and Szymon did a phenomenal job with my Otter! They went on a long walk, and Otter got to play with their dogs in their beautiful yard! They treated Otter like one of their own, and I highly recommend them!”
3. Rebecca F.
“Rebecca is fantastic! Stormy had a great day with her and felt right at home. After daycare, Rebecca dropped her off at my house (before I was home) and got her all settled for me. I came home to a happy and tired dog. I loved getting all the pictures and videos and updates!”
4. Gabrielle D.
“Gabrielle is wonderful! She really treats your pup like her own and makes them feel comfortable. Gabrielle allows you to see how your dog interacts with the others to make sure you feel ok at the time of the drop off!”
5. Ashley N.
“Ashley did an excellent job taking great care of our dog. Thanks to her we were able to take our kids to the children's museum which is close by. I could tell our dog was in caring hands. I recommend her highly!”
6. Katelyn D.
“I can’t see enough great things about Katelyn. She was absolutely amazing and treated my dog like her own. From the moment we met I could tell she generally cares for animals and goes above and beyond to make them feel comfortable and loved. She provides regular updates and adorable photos, and made sure my pup got plenty of exercise, attention and cuddles knowing my dog was in great hands gave me complete piece of mind. I highly recommend Katelyn to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring and responsible pet sitter. I will definitely be booking with her again.”
7. Dylan D.
“Dylan is so patient and laid back with the pups! He has a nice big fenced in yard for the dogs to hang out in as much as they want.”
8. Jennifer H.
“Jennifer has been wonderful for daycare! Harley is very nervous and slow to warm up, and she was so patient and communicative about her. I felt so safe leaving Harley here!”
9. Ashley H.
“My pups loved going to Ashley’s! We had a last minute booking and I am very grateful to have found her. One of my pups is skittish and she took to her right away. You can tell Ashley loves dogs and they love her. Thank you again Ashley!”
10. Julie L.
“Julie assisted us last minute after our original sitter fell through by accommodating for day care. She cares for each dog like her own. I would highly recommend her for your fur pup needs!”
11. Athena C.
“Athena and her husband were great with Max. Will definitely try them again when in the area.”
12. Betsy H.
“Betsy was absolutely fantastic with my little man! She provided him with lots of love and his favorite thing, walks! She was very patient with him as he warmed up!”
13. Riley P.
“Riley did a great job with my three month old Doberman puppy, Scout. She sent me some cute pictures too!”
14. Shauna D.
“Shauna was amazing. I needed someone to take care of Clooney for the day and her home was perfect ... a huge yard and very dog-friendly. She and Tony took Clooney for a long walk which is just what he needed. And their dog Girlie is so very friendly. Finally, I appreciated that she sent me pictures throughout the day. Shauna and Tony are a darling couple and I highly recommend them to take care of your dog. One of my best Rover.com experiences!”
15. Gary M.
“Gary is outstanding with Otter! Otter has so much fun at Gary's doggie resort that he grabs his 'adventure' bag and brings it to me to remind me it's time to go to Gary's for daycare! I highly recommend him, he is fantastic!”
16. Paul C.
“He been doing pet service for me for about 8 years he is very good with my pets.They are comfortable with him.they are so happy when they go for a walk”
17. Karen K.
“Karen was kind and very easy going! Our dog is very nervous and he was calm and relaxed by the time we returned. Karen and her partner were very nice. She made our Christmas Eve dinner possible. Highly recommend!”
18. Paula C.
“Paula is a wonderful, deeply caring and responsible person! She has helped care for my dog while I have been away hiking or skiing in the mountains. I highly recommend Paula to anyone who needs a pet caregiver!”
19. Chianne T.
“Noodle loved it!”
20. Gina P.
“Gina is fantastic! She took great care of our 2 dogs while we were gone for the day. The dogs instantly took to her and her son and felt right at home. She is super easy to communicate with and we felt at ease knowing our dogs were being loved and cared for by such an amazing lady!”
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Doggy Day Care FAQs
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Dover on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $40 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Mar 2025, 167 sitters provided doggy day care in Dover. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 89% of Dover sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Dover have an average of 20 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 5 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.
Dover doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Dover sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 167 sitters offering doggy day care in Dover on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Dover, 86% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 93% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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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