Dog Boarding in Elma, WA
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Top rated Elma dog boarders
“Emily made us feel comfortable about leaving our 10 lb. fur baby for a week. He requires seizure medicine twice a day which Emily adminstered. We were very happy with the care she gave. We would highly recommend Emily if you need care for your fur baby.”
“We are completely satisfied at the care our dog received from Tiffany. We received lots of photos and updates through the week he was there. He got his own little get away while we took our trip. We 100% would use her again and highly recommend.”
“Kathryn is the best! She took such great care of my dog Rocky, she kept me updated with pictures and videos every day. She’s super friendly and very reliable. I can recommend her to anyone! Thank you very much Kathryn, Rocky absolutely loved staying with you and Potato!!”
“Stephen was wonderful when I needed someone to watch Ruri last minute. He responded quickly, remained communicative, and went out of his way to make it possible for me to bring Ruri by same-night. Ruri was well taken care of, well loved, and seemed to really enjoyed Stephen’s company/play! Thanks Stephen!”
“I appreciate Barbara’s attentive care for my dog so much! She loves spending time with Barbara and I know she will be well taken care of. I would definitely recommend her and I will use her services again in the future.”
“Thank you, Stacey & Patchen for always taking such good care of Maggie! I feel so comfortable leaving her in your care knowing you take such good care of her. I love that she gets so much play time with your other boarders during her stay.”
“We are so happy we found James, he was great with our malamute, has an amazing fenced yard, flexible with our schedule, and has great energy! Will be booking again soon for sure!”
“Rumor had a great stay with Tonya. Tonya was very thorough and punctual about arranging meet and greet/dropoff/pickup. I got photo updates on most days and she is very quick to reply to messages. Would book again!”
“Jesse has gone above and beyond caring for my moms seniors dog. He and his family welcome your pets into their home as their own and accommodate their needs in a kind, amazing way. I am so grateful for pet sitters like Jesse and his wife Jasmine who truly care for our pets. You’re a lifesaver Jesse!”
“I had Mandy board my dog for several times throughout this summer and she has been a super host for my Border Collie and I would trust her anytime to leave my dog with her. I will be using her services again on my next vacation.”
“Linus enjoyed his overnight with Daniela and her 2 dogs. She is caring and calm and that works well for him. It’s nice to find a sitter that only accepts small dogs. We have 2 more stays booked with Daniela. We highly recommend her.”
“Desiree and her little helper were wonderful. Xena was able to play with Desiree's precious little helper which allowed Xena to interact with children. We felt comfortable that Xena were in good hands with the pictures and video that we received. Thank you Desiree and little helper!!!”
“Connie did a super job of looking after our Stinky! She often sent photos and a video, keeping us posted on how he was doing. He made a special friend and looks like he had a great time! I’d highly recommend Connie to anyone looking for a sitter!”
“Raegan always takes such great care of my high energy pup! He always comes back tired and happy. We like to call it his vacation(summer camp) from us! Great communication and very quick to respond. Recommend for dog sitting anytime!”
“Melanie did a great job with our two Frenchies over the weekend. Our dogs can be a needy and she was very accommodating to their needs. I would highly recommend her.”
“Evelyn always takes great care of my dog! They go on frequent walks and she provides a lot of pictures of the dogs having fun together! Definitely recommend Evelyn to anyone.”
“Leanne was great with our dog! We received lots of pictures and updates on how things were going. Our dog had slight separation anxiety but Leanne took him on a walk to help calm him. Leanne is a great host, super responsive, and we’d love to have our pup stay with her again!”
“Sierra took wonderful care of my fur baby cat. I know he feels right at home with her. Hes very affectionate and she gives him lots of cuddles. I look forward to having Sierra caring for Crosby at anytime!”
“Jennifer was SO helpful and kind to watch my boy for a last minute emergency trip home. She made me feel so comfortable with my baby staying with her and it helped me so much knowing how good he was cared for and that he was able to get all the love and comfort while I was gone. ❤️”
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Emily S.Star Sitter
“Emily made us feel comfortable about leaving our 10 lb. fur baby for a week. He requires seizure medicine twice a day which Emily adminstered. We were very happy with the care she gave. We would highly recommend Emily if you need care for your fur baby.”
Tiffany H.Star Sitter
“We are completely satisfied at the care our dog received from Tiffany. We received lots of photos and updates through the week he was there. He got his own little get away while we took our trip. We 100% would use her again and highly recommend.”
Kathryn M.
“Kathryn is the best! She took such great care of my dog Rocky, she kept me updated with pictures and videos every day. She’s super friendly and very reliable. I can recommend her to anyone! Thank you very much Kathryn, Rocky absolutely loved staying with you and Potato!!”
Stephen g.
“Stephen was wonderful when I needed someone to watch Ruri last minute. He responded quickly, remained communicative, and went out of his way to make it possible for me to bring Ruri by same-night. Ruri was well taken care of, well loved, and seemed to really enjoyed Stephen’s company/play! Thanks Stephen!”
Barbara M.Star Sitter
“I appreciate Barbara’s attentive care for my dog so much! She loves spending time with Barbara and I know she will be well taken care of. I would definitely recommend her and I will use her services again in the future.”
Patchen & Stacey G.
Star Sitter
“Thank you, Stacey & Patchen for always taking such good care of Maggie! I feel so comfortable leaving her in your care knowing you take such good care of her. I love that she gets so much play time with your other boarders during her stay.”
James V.Star Sitter
“We are so happy we found James, he was great with our malamute, has an amazing fenced yard, flexible with our schedule, and has great energy! Will be booking again soon for sure!”
Tonya V.
“Rumor had a great stay with Tonya. Tonya was very thorough and punctual about arranging meet and greet/dropoff/pickup. I got photo updates on most days and she is very quick to reply to messages. Would book again!”
Jesse & Jasmine K.Star Sitter
“Jesse has gone above and beyond caring for my moms seniors dog. He and his family welcome your pets into their home as their own and accommodate their needs in a kind, amazing way. I am so grateful for pet sitters like Jesse and his wife Jasmine who truly care for our pets. You’re a lifesaver Jesse!”
Mandy T.Star Sitter
“I had Mandy board my dog for several times throughout this summer and she has been a super host for my Border Collie and I would trust her anytime to leave my dog with her. I will be using her services again on my next vacation.”
Daniela C.
“Linus enjoyed his overnight with Daniela and her 2 dogs. She is caring and calm and that works well for him. It’s nice to find a sitter that only accepts small dogs. We have 2 more stays booked with Daniela. We highly recommend her.”
Desiree O.Star Sitter
“Desiree and her little helper were wonderful. Xena was able to play with Desiree's precious little helper which allowed Xena to interact with children. We felt comfortable that Xena were in good hands with the pictures and video that we received. Thank you Desiree and little helper!!!”
Connie L.Star Sitter
“Connie did a super job of looking after our Stinky! She often sent photos and a video, keeping us posted on how he was doing. He made a special friend and looks like he had a great time! I’d highly recommend Connie to anyone looking for a sitter!”
Deidre H.
“Deidre was amazing, kept us updated with photos and activity status.”
Raegan S.Star Sitter
“Raegan always takes such great care of my high energy pup! He always comes back tired and happy. We like to call it his vacation(summer camp) from us! Great communication and very quick to respond. Recommend for dog sitting anytime!”
Melanie M.Star Sitter
“Melanie did a great job with our two Frenchies over the weekend. Our dogs can be a needy and she was very accommodating to their needs. I would highly recommend her.”
Evelyn G.Star Sitter
“Evelyn always takes great care of my dog! They go on frequent walks and she provides a lot of pictures of the dogs having fun together! Definitely recommend Evelyn to anyone.”
Leanne W.
“Leanne was great with our dog! We received lots of pictures and updates on how things were going. Our dog had slight separation anxiety but Leanne took him on a walk to help calm him. Leanne is a great host, super responsive, and we’d love to have our pup stay with her again!”
Sierra W.Star Sitter
“Sierra took wonderful care of my fur baby cat. I know he feels right at home with her. Hes very affectionate and she gives him lots of cuddles. I look forward to having Sierra caring for Crosby at anytime!”
Jennifer L.Star Sitter
“Jennifer was SO helpful and kind to watch my boy for a last minute emergency trip home. She made me feel so comfortable with my baby staying with her and it helped me so much knowing how good he was cared for and that he was able to get all the love and comfort while I was gone. ❤️”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Elma is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Elma dog boarding rates can be found as low as $22 to as high as $38 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 28 sitters provided dog boarding in Elma. 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, 100% of Elma dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 21 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 Elma.
Rover makes it easy to find Elma 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 28 dog boarding sitters in Elma 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.
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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