Dog Boarding Ellicott City
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“Ken and family did a great job with OllieVader (Ollie for short). Our family went on a short wked trip. Unfortunately NO Dogs Allowed. They cared for him like he was their own. Send pictures of him making himself at home. Drop off and pick-up we're a breeze. Definitely will book again with them.”
“Theresa (and her daughter) were an absolute godsend! As a 1st time Rover user who needed emergency/last minute extended boarding services, I was very worried about how the experience would go. But by the end of our meet & greet, all my worry was gone. Theresa was excellent at checking in each day, was considerate of any special instructions I gave, & sent hilariously great photos of my dog throughout his stay. I could not thank her enough for all the work and care she put in to watching my dog. 20/10 would book with her again!!!”
“This was Fletcher’s 2nd and longer stay with Elisha. Her daily updates and pictures were enough that I didn’t worry at all. She was able to get him to eat as well which is not easy. Elisha was also patient with my pickup time as I was very delayed with my flights. Highly recommend!”
“Francine is a true dog lover who ensures our dog Camden is well cared for and loved. She has a large backyard for running and fun and shares her home with the dogs so they are comfortable as well. Camden comes home happy and tired whenever he has been there.”
“Alex was very responsive and the dogs seemed to love staying at his house, running in the yard, and playing with Alex's dog Reese. He also sent a lot of pics which was really appreciated! Alex--thanks again for taking care of the twins!”
“Great dog trainer/ dog sitter, she was able to handle our super territorial dog and the dogs came back happy, great area for dog boarding too, if youre in the Glen burnie area, book this.”
“Erin was fantastic! My dog is only 5 pounds and can easily slip out of the front door when someone is at the door. Erin was VERY consciences of my concerns and I was very comfortable with her visit even though this was our first time boarding with Erin. You are in good hands with Erin!”
“Lorna is an amazing dogsitter. My 4 month old puppy was genuinely happy in her home for the five days she stayed. She enjoyed making some doggy friends. We will definitely use her services in the future.”
“We had to make last minute changes to our reservation and Jason was very understanding and accommodating. I can tell by the photos he was very sweet to Luna so she’ll be back!”
“Cheryl was awesome! She welcomed my fur baby into her home and treated him like her own. She provided updates, pictures, and videos. And as a bonus my fur baby got to hang out with her beautiful daughter. I could not ask for a more "genuinely" compassionate, and loving family to leave my boy with. I would completely use her again. Thank you so much Cheryl!!!”
“We had a wonderful experience…as always! This was Saint’s first overnight stay, and we felt completely at ease while we were in Mexico. We received updates, Saint was well cared for, and it was clear he was happy and comfortable. We came home to a healthy, happy puppy. We would absolutely trust her with Saint again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter! 🐶❤️”
“Auana was excellent! My puppy was in great hands, she is super responsive and gave me updates throughout my dog’s stay with her. Her willingness to follow my dog’s care plan was extra comforting. Will be booking her again!”
“Robert (and Kirby) have taken care of our puppy twice now. We will definitely use him (them) again. Robert is always flexible with pickup and drop-off times and his communication is excellent! Highly recommended!”
“Kellyn took great care of our dog! We appreciated the periodic updates. I can tell that she went above and beyond in making sure Mariner was safe and comfortable. We look forward to booking again!”
“Danielle was great with my Maltipoo. She send daily videos or pictures and was quick to respond when l reached out. We will definitely be using Danielle again. Thanks for taking great care of Blaze!”
“Geovanna was absolutely amazing with my fur babies while I was out of the country! She updated me every single day and sent the sweetest photos of my girls, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. My oldest, Cali, can be a bit feisty at times, but Geovanna handled everything so well and I am incredibly grateful. She was also extremely responsive, immediately answering any questions I had. To top it off, when my flight got delayed, she was so understanding and accommodating about extending the time. We all know things happen when traveling, and she made a stressful situation so much easier! I would definitely use Geovanna again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for safe, loving hands for their pets. 🤍🐶”
“Ashley was an excellent communicator who provided timely updates and proactive questions about my Yorkiepoo, Luna. Luna thoroughly enjoyed her quality time with Ashley’s family and dogs for a one night. I highly recommend using her services in the future.”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Ellicott City is $50
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Ellicott City
Aster was available last-minute when another sitter cancelled. She was wonderful to work with: excellent communication, lots of photos and videos, very calm and caring communication style with the dogs. She has a very large fenced yard and good dog space inside, great for my active pups. They had an excellent time and came home tired and happy.
Our senior dog Sophie had never stayed anywhere other than with family or friends, so leaving her with someone new made us very anxious. Jerry put us at ease right away. He sent us photos every single day, and seeing Sophie relaxed and well cared for made all the difference while we were away. It was clear he treated her like one of his own. When we got home, Sophie was happy and calm. Jerry is attentive, reliable, and genuinely kind, and we couldn't have asked for a better first experience. We'll absolutely be using him again and recommend him to anyone, especially owners of older dogs or first-time boarders!
Taylor and Austin were amazing with my fur babies. This was the first time they watched them and my babies were very relaxed when we got them back and very happy. Im so ecstatic that we found them definitely recommended especially for fur babies that have separation issues. We will definitely be calling them again for our next trip
Elisha was absolutely wonderful with Quinn! From the moment he arrived, she made him feel comfortable and at home. Quinn can be a little anxious when it comes to food and changes in routine, especially in new environments, but Elisha was patient, attentive, and understanding of his needs. One of Quinn’s favorite parts of his stay was the walks through the park right outside her back door. It was such a great setting for him to explore and get exercise while feeling safe and relaxed. I appreciated the care, communication, and genuine affection she showed him throughout his stay. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I would not hesitate to book with Elisha again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dependable dog sitter.
Parker spent an entire week with Francine. He got plenty of activity and attention. As well as ample text messages, there were plenty of videos and pics on the FB page documenting the fun Parker was having. He had plenty of companions to play with and a big fenced yard to run in. Definitley recommend and will partake of Francine's service again!!
I had such a wonderful experience having my dog Beau boarded with Alonni over the labor day weekend September September! She was incredibly kind and easy to communicate with throughout his stay. She kept me updated by regularly sending photos of Beau, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that Beau was happy and well cared for, and I really appreciated how communicative and attentive she was, especially because Beau is a very hyperactive dog. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and reliable to watch their dog. Thank you so much for taking such great care of Beau!
I cannot recommend Bishoy enough! They watched my dog and took absolute wonderful care of him. From the very beginning, communication was seamless, and I received regular updates and photos, which gave me complete peace of mind. Pluto came back happy, relaxed, and clearly well-loved. We will definitely be booking again!
I can’t say enough about how awesome Hao was taking care of Bruno. The communication daily was great as well as the pictures. She made us feel really comfortable and safe that our Bruno was in good hands. If you’re considering a dog sitter i strongly recommend her. Thank you so much!!
Katherine was wonderful to work with and took great care of my dog during a 10-night stay. She was able to accommodate a last-minute booking request, which I greatly appreciated. My dog returned happy, healthy, and well cared for, and I felt confident that she was in good hands. Katherine was friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. I would gladly book with her again and recommend her to other pet parents looking for a reliable sitter.
Odessa took very good care of our dog! She sent updates and photos throughout the time that she had him. Our little guy really bonded with her during his stay and we could tell right away that she cared for him really well. We are so grateful for the care and love that he received from her. We will not hesitate to book with Odessa again!
Pixie enjoyed her weekend stay with Krysta. Pixie is a nervous girlie, and Krysta took special care to accommodate her needs. I received plenty of pics and updates throughout the stay, which helped me feel comfortable knowing my dog was in good hands. Would highly recommend a stay with Krysta! She will tend to your pets every need and ensure they are comfortable and happy 😊
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Ellicott City is $44 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $37 and $59 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 5,847 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Ellicott City. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
94% of sitters in Ellicott City can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Ellicott City home-away-from-home, packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Ellicott City.
Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Ellicott City sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in MD ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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