Dog Boarding in Elmer, NJ
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1. Rajrupa M.


“Rajrupa was wonderful with our special needs elderly pup. She sent tons of videos and photos during her stay. Rajrupa was attentive and I know my girl was loved tremendously during her stay. She was quick to answer questions, friendly and accommodating when we were running late. Will definitely use again!”


2. Beth B.

“Another great stay with Beth. She takes such good care with our girl and frequently keeps us informed of how she is doing. Gina seems to feel very comfortable at Beth's and makes herself at home. We couldn't ask for anything more.”


3. Kristen K.

“Kristen was a wonderful dog sitter. Our 15 year old gal was well cared for. We received daily text and photo updates during her stay. We will definitely use Kristen again and highly recommend her to you!”


4. Aubrey R.


“Aubrey is so knowledgeable about dogs which put our new dog parent anxiety at ease when we left our Phil with her for the weekend! Phil can't wait to come back!”


5. Rebecca M.


“Rebecca is always great with our dog and he loves being her “pack”. Her and her husband are great people and they are really good with dogs. They know personalities and preferences of each dog and makes sure they’re all taken care of. We highly recommend them.”


6. Kevin W.

“Kevin was very sweet with our puppy and indulged us with photos and videos. When he notice a spot in his fence where she might possibly fit through he quickly had it filled in between our greeting and arrival for boarding. He is prompt with responses and our girl returned home happy.”


7. Janet P.


“Janet & Ken were awesome with our girl Abby! Send us videos and photos. Made us feel completely comfortable right from the first time we met them. I highly recommend them!”


8. Annette & Martin T.


“Thanks Annette and Martin for giving our Brody such great care while we were on vacation. It was good to see all the video's and pictures, and we could see that Brody was in good hands. We will definitely use your services again.”




9. Sarah J.


“My dogs love when they get to go stay at Sarah’s house. They have a great fenced in backyard and she’s always willing to take on my dogs medical needs. We get pictures every day and can check in whenever we would like to and she’s always very responsive.”


10. Ashley S.

“Very friendly! Great communication and provided pictures & updates of Murph during his stay. Murph came home exhausted from playing and having fun!”


11. Kelly G.

“Kelly is a great sitter and was the best with my little Benji! He was so happy when I picked him up and you can tell that she is a very caring person.”


12. Ashley W.


“Ashley and her family were amazing with our two dogs, Baxter and Emily. This was our first time leaving our dogs with someone else and she made us very comfortable from the moment we left them until we picked them up! She sent us numerous pictures to keep us updated and our dogs were smiling in each one! We highly recommend her and her family and will be using her services again in the future!”




13. Stacey W.

“Very kind, dog loving couple. Easy to communicate with, very dog capable. I have a senior and puppy and both had a lovely stay. Will use again!”


14. erin l.

“Erin was amazing with my pitty Cash. She had great communication and he felt right at home with her. Would definitely rebook again and highly recommend”


15. John H.

“John and his family are truly wonderful ♥️ I appreciated the regular updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter! John was very responsive and have frequent updates.”


16. Carrie S.

“I was nervous leaving our girl for the first time - but from the moment of our meet and greet- Carrie made everything feel so comfortable. She has a lovely family, lives on a farm with three sweet pups. Ellie was treated like family - from relaxing on the recliner with her husband to sleeping in her bed. I’m so grateful she was so well taken care of. I would not hesitate to use Carrie again. She was very interactive with me throughout Ellie’s stay which was very reassuring. Thank you Carrie!!”


17. Tony B.


“Tony was nice. He has a beautiful home with a clean and private yard for dogs to roam and play. Tony sent lots of pics and updates, which I like.”


18. Adrienne T.

“Adrienne cared for our George as if he were her own. She was very communicative. She took George out to various events and he seemed relaxed in her care. I would 100% use her in the future and highly recommend her to care for your fur babies!”


19. Rhyeshona S.

“Marlowe had a great time with Shona and his new friend Percy! I loved receiving the updates and photos which made me know my pup son was safe and happy, while exploring new territory. In the meet and greet, I had a thorough overview of the itinerary of his stay and an interview on Marlowe and that really helped establish a baseline! I won’t hesitate to book Shona in the future!”


20. Rita T.

“Rita is a wonderful pet sitter. From the moment I met her I felt that my senior dog was in great hands. We thoroughly discussed his needs and Rita asked some great questions. She put my mind at ease immediately. Rita provided me with updates during my trip and it was very reassuring to know that my old buddy was in good hands. I highly recommend Rita and will definitely use her again!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Elmer on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $50 per night, 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 Jan 2025, 1,938 sitters provided dog boarding in Elmer. 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, 91% of Elmer dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Elmer have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Elmer.
Rover makes it easy to find Elmer 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 1,938 dog boarding sitters in Elmer on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Elmer, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
