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“Brittany is amazing! She takes such wonderful care of our dog 💕. She sends lots of photos and updates and gives him a little treat bag at the end of his stay. We look forward to Seamus visiting her and her family again!”
“Bruce was excellent with my big boy. He sent tons of pics, which I really appreciated. Blue seemed happy as well. Bruce made the hand off easy and communicated often. We will definitely use his services again, as I feel safe, confident and comfortable with him.”
“Jieun was really friendly, took great care of our dog and sent lots of photos and updates. I would definitely ask her to watch our dog again!”
“Kimberly, Victor, and Luke were amazing with Dr. Phil, they made it very easy and comfortable for me to leave my fur baby in their care. I will definitely use them again. Thank you guys”
“Yajaira was amazing with my 2 Huskys. They were too happy having so much fun and they well care with yajaira. She take care my dogs very well. When I picked them up they were so clean and smell so good. I recommend 200%. Thank yo you so much. NeXT trip I will count on yajaira.”
“Our lovebug Naila had a great stay at Ariel's house. She really seemed to enjoy ability to mingle with other dogs and run in the backyard. She came home happy and relaxed. Ariel was great at sending pictures, giving updates on our dog and staying in touch. We would for sure trust her with our dog again!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for our pup. Maria sent tons of photos and kept us updated throughout the stay. We had our original booking cancel within 24 hours and Maria did not hesitate to step in and care for our pup. We will absolutely be using Maria again.”
“Sherry took wonderful care of our dogs. She sent photos/videos of their daily activities, and we could see that they were loving the attention she gave them. They will definitely be going back for another visit!”
“Laura was so wonderful! She made our family and our pup so comfortable and sent pictures and updates throughout our trip. We were so happy knowing that our dog got to be part of Laura’s family while we were away. We’d highly recommend Laura!”
“Jill and Sean were super kind and accommodating with my old doggie. He came home happy and they were able to be flexible when my schedule shifted. Thanks for taking good care of Bugsy.”
“So grateful for Nadjeska! Last minute getaway and couldn’t take our four-legged boy with us. Nadjeska was willing to board him on such a tight deadline/notice. Great communication! Great picture updates! Smokey had a great time! Definitely a repeat in the future! Thank you”
“Melissa is the best! Sadie gets excited as soon as we pull in her driveway and I can travel without worrying that she isn’t being well taken care of.”
“Accepted a last minute booking ? Sent photos and was very responsive when I asked how my dog was doing. Also has a cute dog so it's like your dog is having a sleepover at a best friends house”
“Mark and Kate were amazing! Our dog, Leo, is a bit anxious and high energy, but Mark and Kate didn’t hesitate to take him in and make him comfortable. Leo clearly had the best time, as evidenced by the photo updates we received. He loved being able to play with Mark and Kate’s great dogs and to run around in their backyard, and he quickly became very attached to Mark and Kate. When we picked him up, we weren’t sure he’d want to leave! Leo will definitely be hanging out with Mark, Kate, and their pups again soon.”
“Marie was great with our frenchie Dean. I can tell by the pictures she sent us that he was well taken care of and he made himself right at home. I will definitely leave him in her care again.”
“So grateful to Holly and her family for taking such great care of Juno for 2.5 weeks while we were away. She was really great meeting with us beforehand and ensuring all of Juno’s needs would be taken care of, and generally just being very attentive and responsive. Juno had a wonderful time in her beautiful home and woodsy neighborhood, and we’ll happily book with Holly again in the future!”
“Deuce can sometimes get a bit of separation anxiety when he leaves his family. He, however, was so comfortable with Maggie and Moose that he forgot about us and anxiety was gone! Maggie updated us and sent pics throughout Deuce's stay. We plan on using Maggie when we go on our next family vacation. Great job!”
“Araceli and Uciel did a fantastic job of watching my dog for a week. They took such wonderful care of him and sent pics\videos with updates every day. It was clear he had a grand time playing with their two dogs and being spoiled rotten. I will definitely be using them again when I go out of town.”
About: With over 20 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds and ages, I bring a deep love, understanding, and commitment to every pup I care for. I’ve raised and cared for dogs from puppyhood through their senior years, including special situations like bottle-feeding newborn puppies when their mother refused them. I’ve had the joy of living with a purebred Pomeranian, an American Eskimo-Shih Tzu mix, and a Pitbull mix—each with their own personalities and needs. Sadly, my own dogs have since passed, but my heart remains full of love for dogs. Becoming a sitter allows me to continue sharing that love, care, and experience with other families and their furry companions. Whether it’s caring for energetic puppies, giving patient attention to senior dogs, or simply being a reliable, gentle presence, I treat every dog as if they were my own. Pet care fits naturally into our daily routine. I work full time, but there’s always someone home—whether it’s my husband or one of my three grown sons, who all love dogs just as much as I do. As a family, we work together to make sure every dog in our care gets plenty of attention, love, and consistent care throughout the day. At my home, pets have plenty of space to play and relax. We have a large, quiet yard—about an acre. There’s also a securely fenced in-ground pool for pups who love to swim! Inside the house, we can set up pet gates if needed to create a safe, comfortable environment. Whether your dog loves to be active or just wants a cozy spot to nap, we make sure they feel right at home.
“Nickimmy was great-totally recommend. She was super responsive when communicating about a nd treated Milo like he was her own family pet. My fiancé and I were very nervous to leave Milo with someone new to him, as we are anxious pet parents, but we both felt immediately comfortable leaving Milo in Nickimmy’s care. She provided frequent pictures and check ins, lots of walks and time outside, and she even comforted him when he woke up in the middle of the night howling bc he missed us! We will definitely leave Milo with Nickimmy again and can’t recommend her and her sweet family enough.”
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Britanny B.
Star Sitter
“Brittany is amazing! She takes such wonderful care of our dog 💕. She sends lots of photos and updates and gives him a little treat bag at the end of his stay. We look forward to Seamus visiting her and her family again!”
Bruce B.Star Sitter
“Bruce was excellent with my big boy. He sent tons of pics, which I really appreciated. Blue seemed happy as well. Bruce made the hand off easy and communicated often. We will definitely use his services again, as I feel safe, confident and comfortable with him.”
Jieun B.Star Sitter
“Jieun was really friendly, took great care of our dog and sent lots of photos and updates. I would definitely ask her to watch our dog again!”
Kimberly & Victor S.
“Kimberly, Victor, and Luke were amazing with Dr. Phil, they made it very easy and comfortable for me to leave my fur baby in their care. I will definitely use them again. Thank you guys”
Yajaira R.Star Sitter
“Yajaira was amazing with my 2 Huskys. They were too happy having so much fun and they well care with yajaira. She take care my dogs very well. When I picked them up they were so clean and smell so good. I recommend 200%. Thank yo you so much. NeXT trip I will count on yajaira.”
Ariel T.Star Sitter
“Our lovebug Naila had a great stay at Ariel's house. She really seemed to enjoy ability to mingle with other dogs and run in the backyard. She came home happy and relaxed. Ariel was great at sending pictures, giving updates on our dog and staying in touch. We would for sure trust her with our dog again!”
Maria D.Star Sitter
“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for our pup. Maria sent tons of photos and kept us updated throughout the stay. We had our original booking cancel within 24 hours and Maria did not hesitate to step in and care for our pup. We will absolutely be using Maria again.”
Sherry B.Star Sitter
“Sherry took wonderful care of our dogs. She sent photos/videos of their daily activities, and we could see that they were loving the attention she gave them. They will definitely be going back for another visit!”
Laura G.Star Sitter
“Laura was so wonderful! She made our family and our pup so comfortable and sent pictures and updates throughout our trip. We were so happy knowing that our dog got to be part of Laura’s family while we were away. We’d highly recommend Laura!”
Sean & Jill O.Star Sitter
“Jill and Sean were super kind and accommodating with my old doggie. He came home happy and they were able to be flexible when my schedule shifted. Thanks for taking good care of Bugsy.”
Nadjeska R.Star Sitter
“So grateful for Nadjeska! Last minute getaway and couldn’t take our four-legged boy with us. Nadjeska was willing to board him on such a tight deadline/notice. Great communication! Great picture updates! Smokey had a great time! Definitely a repeat in the future! Thank you”
Melisa M.
“Melissa is the best! Sadie gets excited as soon as we pull in her driveway and I can travel without worrying that she isn’t being well taken care of.”
Wendy s.
“Accepted a last minute booking ? Sent photos and was very responsive when I asked how my dog was doing. Also has a cute dog so it's like your dog is having a sleepover at a best friends house”
Mark B.
“Mark and Kate were amazing! Our dog, Leo, is a bit anxious and high energy, but Mark and Kate didn’t hesitate to take him in and make him comfortable. Leo clearly had the best time, as evidenced by the photo updates we received. He loved being able to play with Mark and Kate’s great dogs and to run around in their backyard, and he quickly became very attached to Mark and Kate. When we picked him up, we weren’t sure he’d want to leave! Leo will definitely be hanging out with Mark, Kate, and their pups again soon.”
Marie G.
“Marie was great with our frenchie Dean. I can tell by the pictures she sent us that he was well taken care of and he made himself right at home. I will definitely leave him in her care again.”
Holly M.Star Sitter
“So grateful to Holly and her family for taking such great care of Juno for 2.5 weeks while we were away. She was really great meeting with us beforehand and ensuring all of Juno’s needs would be taken care of, and generally just being very attentive and responsive. Juno had a wonderful time in her beautiful home and woodsy neighborhood, and we’ll happily book with Holly again in the future!”
Maggie L.Star Sitter
“Deuce can sometimes get a bit of separation anxiety when he leaves his family. He, however, was so comfortable with Maggie and Moose that he forgot about us and anxiety was gone! Maggie updated us and sent pics throughout Deuce's stay. We plan on using Maggie when we go on our next family vacation. Great job!”
Araceli & Uciel C.Star Sitter
“Araceli and Uciel did a fantastic job of watching my dog for a week. They took such wonderful care of him and sent pics\videos with updates every day. It was clear he had a grand time playing with their two dogs and being spoiled rotten. I will definitely be using them again when I go out of town.”
Carolina & Angel B.
“I can't say enough wonderful things about Carolina and the way she cared for my Goldendoodle! The moment we spoke about her caring for my dog Melo, I knew she genuinely love animals and treats them like family. While I was away, I had total peace of mind knowing my Melo was not just safe but also super happy, loved, and spoiled with attention and lots of petting. They welcomed my dog into their home like their own, keeping me updated with sweet pictures and little messages that showed how much care and thought they put into everything. My Melo came home relaxed and honestly didn't want to leave. That made me feel so good because we have taken him to other places and he comes back physically sick, from lack of sleep due to him pacing back and forth all day/night because he didn't feel comfortable there. If you are looking for someone incredibly kind, responsible, and truly passionate about pets, look no further. Carolina is literally the best and we are so lucky to have found her. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my precious Melo.”
Nickimmy H.
“Nickimmy was great-totally recommend. She was super responsive when communicating about a nd treated Milo like he was her own family pet. My fiancé and I were very nervous to leave Milo with someone new to him, as we are anxious pet parents, but we both felt immediately comfortable leaving Milo in Nickimmy’s care. She provided frequent pictures and check ins, lots of walks and time outside, and she even comforted him when he woke up in the middle of the night howling bc he missed us! We will definitely leave Milo with Nickimmy again and can’t recommend her and her sweet family enough.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Durham is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Durham dog boarding rates can be found as low as $72 to as high as $79 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 710 sitters provided dog boarding in Durham. 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, 90% of Durham dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Durham have an average of 18 years of experience. 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 Durham.
Rover makes it easy to find Durham 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 710 dog boarding sitters in Durham on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Durham, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% 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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