Dog Boarding in Elmwood, Syracuse, NY
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“She was Fantastic”


“Kristen was great! We will definitely use her again. Very easy meet & greet, immediately felt at ease leaving our pup with her. We got plenty of updates on our trip and everything went great.”


“This is the second time Erix has watched our dog Henry and we will continue to work with him in the future. Our dog seems to be happy in his care. Our dog happened to have stitches and Erix had to deal with some special protocols and a cone and he always is happy to accommodate.”


“Samantha was great with my geriatric dog. She was patient with feeding, administered all meds, and gave Annika lots of cuddles and love. It's reassuring to know that I can travel and my dog will receive the level of care she requires. Thanks, Samantha!”


“Wonderful to work with and very accommodating! Took us on a tight schedule and the dogs loved her and the space they had. Will absolutely use again.”


“Susan and her daughter treated Beau like a part of the family. She was very flexible on timing, quick to respond, and sent lots of updates and pictures. Their dog Callie is so friendly as well! Beau is already looking forward to his next stay!”


“Yakelin was a very good sitter and her communication was excellent. My dog had a great time staying with her.”


“Christine and Matthew are wonderful! Great communication and very accommodating. Ollie is always a little nervous when I first leave him somewhere new, but he couldn’t have been more happy and calm when I picked him up. Will definitely try to book with them again in the future. Highly recommend”


“Maypud was absolutely great. She kept me informed about Zeus and sent pictures and Zeus was able to play outside get water whenever he wanted. I would absolutely use her again when we go out of town. We can tell that Zeus had a great time.”


“I had a wonderful experience with Yan taking care of Roro! She treated Roro with so much love and care, taking her out for daily walks and sending me updates with pictures and videos. Roro looked so comfortable and joyful in her home. I will definitely rebook in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!”


“Polina was great she attended to all my dogs needs . She sent picture updates of nora Will definitely book again with her . Thank you 🙂”



“Georgianne was a great sitter and our puppy had a fantastic time with her. She has a big yard and a friendly dog perfect for playing. We would definitely hire her to watch our dog again!”



“Jennifer was so great with our dog, Mochi! She really accommodated Mochi to make her feel comfortable (Mochi was a bit anxious on her first night there), and Mochi loved playing with her dog, Barley. I definitely recommend Jennifer if you are looking for a trustworthy sitter who really cares about your dog.”


“Responds promptly to messages. She seemed caring. Sent pictures when asked. My dog looked happy and was calm when I picked her up.”


“Eden takes such good care of my baby girl. I am 100% confident that she is treated with love and nurture with Eden and Gal and Cruizy. She even knows her little quirks and her doggy terms. Luna and I thank you!!!”


“Irina watched our two dogs, Sparty and Boss, while we took a weekend trip up to Canada! We didn't have cell phone reception while we were there, but we when we got internet connection we came back to wonderful videos and pictures, as well as updates! We felt our dogs were in great hands with Irina and that they were safe. We absolutely plan to use her in the future with our two four legged family members.”


“After our dog boarding situation fell through for the week of Christmas, I stumbled upon Matthew and Christie (and their kids) on Rover. Not only were they able to accommodate our last minute reservation, but they were incredibly flexible when a million things went wrong on the tail end of our trip causing delay after delay. All that was awesome, but mostly it was their care and love for our dog (who’s truly the baby of our family and we are all just head over heels for) that was apparent and left us feeling completely at ease. We will absolutely be hitting them up again! We are so grateful to have stumbled upon such a caring loving family to care for our pup when we go out of town.”


About: Since I was born I was surrounded by dogs. I moved to the US and my dogs stayed home so I have a lot of attention to give Half of the week I work from home so I can be with the dog. We’ll have lots of play time. The dog will not miss you. Just kidding! But I will me give my heart out. I know how it is to trust someone else with your fur baby, so I’ll do everything I can to make everyone feel safe. I live in an apartment. We’ll go for walks in downtown or a park. Every recommendation taken (food, medicine , toys , etc) just let me know

“Being our first board with our puppy we were very apprehensive. We got numerous photos from Jocelyn a day. Many including her family. Really put us at ease. Definitely would bring her back.”


About: Hi! I’m Semaj, a lifelong dog lover and proud dog mom to Indee, my sweet and social pup who loves making new friends! I’ve cared for dogs most of my life and have become the go-to sitter for all of my friends and family. Your dog will be treated like family here. We offer a safe, cozy, and playful environment with lots of love, attention, and experience including basic training support. Whether it’s for daycare or boarding, we can’t wait to welcome your furry friend into our home! I work fully remote with a very flexible schedule, so your dog will get plenty of attention, regular walks, playtime, and cuddles throughout the day. I have a fully secure fenced yard and a friendly dog to keep your fur baby company. I can easily crate your dog if needed.
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Suanny N.Star Sitter

“She was Fantastic”


Kristen K.

“Kristen was great! We will definitely use her again. Very easy meet & greet, immediately felt at ease leaving our pup with her. We got plenty of updates on our trip and everything went great.”


Erix F.

“This is the second time Erix has watched our dog Henry and we will continue to work with him in the future. Our dog seems to be happy in his care. Our dog happened to have stitches and Erix had to deal with some special protocols and a cone and he always is happy to accommodate.”


Samantha S.Star Sitter

“Samantha was great with my geriatric dog. She was patient with feeding, administered all meds, and gave Annika lots of cuddles and love. It's reassuring to know that I can travel and my dog will receive the level of care she requires. Thanks, Samantha!”


Stacey Y.Star Sitter

“Wonderful to work with and very accommodating! Took us on a tight schedule and the dogs loved her and the space they had. Will absolutely use again.”


Susan R.
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“Susan and her daughter treated Beau like a part of the family. She was very flexible on timing, quick to respond, and sent lots of updates and pictures. Their dog Callie is so friendly as well! Beau is already looking forward to his next stay!”


Yakelin G.Star Sitter

“Yakelin was a very good sitter and her communication was excellent. My dog had a great time staying with her.”


Christine & Matthew P.Star Sitter

“Christine and Matthew are wonderful! Great communication and very accommodating. Ollie is always a little nervous when I first leave him somewhere new, but he couldn’t have been more happy and calm when I picked him up. Will definitely try to book with them again in the future. Highly recommend”


Maypud A.

“Maypud was absolutely great. She kept me informed about Zeus and sent pictures and Zeus was able to play outside get water whenever he wanted. I would absolutely use her again when we go out of town. We can tell that Zeus had a great time.”


Yan L.Star Sitter

“I had a wonderful experience with Yan taking care of Roro! She treated Roro with so much love and care, taking her out for daily walks and sending me updates with pictures and videos. Roro looked so comfortable and joyful in her home. I will definitely rebook in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!”


Polina K.

“Polina was great she attended to all my dogs needs . She sent picture updates of nora Will definitely book again with her . Thank you 🙂”




Georgianne C.Star Sitter

“Georgianne was a great sitter and our puppy had a fantastic time with her. She has a big yard and a friendly dog perfect for playing. We would definitely hire her to watch our dog again!”




Jennifer L.

“Jennifer was so great with our dog, Mochi! She really accommodated Mochi to make her feel comfortable (Mochi was a bit anxious on her first night there), and Mochi loved playing with her dog, Barley. I definitely recommend Jennifer if you are looking for a trustworthy sitter who really cares about your dog.”


Leidy G.

“Responds promptly to messages. She seemed caring. Sent pictures when asked. My dog looked happy and was calm when I picked her up.”


Eden (& Gal) H.

“Eden takes such good care of my baby girl. I am 100% confident that she is treated with love and nurture with Eden and Gal and Cruizy. She even knows her little quirks and her doggy terms. Luna and I thank you!!!”


Irina S.Star Sitter

“Irina watched our two dogs, Sparty and Boss, while we took a weekend trip up to Canada! We didn't have cell phone reception while we were there, but we when we got internet connection we came back to wonderful videos and pictures, as well as updates! We felt our dogs were in great hands with Irina and that they were safe. We absolutely plan to use her in the future with our two four legged family members.”


Matthew & Christie R.Star Sitter

“After our dog boarding situation fell through for the week of Christmas, I stumbled upon Matthew and Christie (and their kids) on Rover. Not only were they able to accommodate our last minute reservation, but they were incredibly flexible when a million things went wrong on the tail end of our trip causing delay after delay. All that was awesome, but mostly it was their care and love for our dog (who’s truly the baby of our family and we are all just head over heels for) that was apparent and left us feeling completely at ease. We will absolutely be hitting them up again! We are so grateful to have stumbled upon such a caring loving family to care for our pup when we go out of town.”


Diana P.
“Diana was great with my pup. I had just gotten her and I was working night shifts so she took her to her apartment some nights. My pup loves her so much , I can tell and when I’m working I’m relieved knowing she’s in great loving hands. I’m sure my dog didn’t miss me at all. Diana sends pictures of her all the time , playing , eating , cuddling. She’s great !”


Jocelyn M.Star Sitter

“Being our first board with our puppy we were very apprehensive. We got numerous photos from Jocelyn a day. Many including her family. Really put us at ease. Definitely would bring her back.”


Semaj & Keyshawn C.
“Semaj has cared for dogs of all sizes and temperaments with incredible patience and love. She truly understands animal behavior and makes every pet feel seen and special. There is nobody I trust more to care for my dog.”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Elmwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Elmwood 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
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.
