Dog Boarding in Essex, MA
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Top rated Essex dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Lindsay was great with Luna. She was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up and kept in touch during our vacation with updates and pictures of Luna. I know that Luna was happy and well-cared for, and she enjoyed playing with Lindsay's dog. Highly recommend!”
“Every time we book with Ariane we know our dogs are safe a well taken care of, and we can enjoy our vacations without worry! Our dogs have a great time in her space, with her family and her two lovely dogs. I highly recommend her services and will continue to book with her going forward.”
“Bean, our 13 year old pug, had a great stay with Gienna! We got lots of updates/photos and all communication was excellent. We appreciated how much extra patience and love she gave our little old pug.”
“Rebecca and her daughter did a phenomenal job with Mac! We loved getting photos while they were watching him. We will definitely reach out again if we need a dog sitter when coming into town visiting family! Thanks again!”
“This was our first time using Rover. Our Cavapoo Clementine likes to be around people and can get nervous in new places. She did great with Lori and Billy. They are very, very nice flexible and accommodating. Great care for our dog and lots of communication with us. Now that she’s back home we think Clementine is missing her new friends! Highly recommend Lori!”
“Mike was really kind and communicative, he made sure to check in with us throughout our trip. It was nice knowing that ruckus was being cared for as if he was one of theirs!”
“We continue to be very happy with Paul and Megan’s care of our senior dog, Kenobi. They go above and beyond and we are always confident he is in good hands. Communication is excellent and we always get nice updates with pictures or videos. We will continue booking with them as much as we can!”
“Jennifer was a wonderful care taker for our dog. She was patient and kind. Kept us updated on a longer stay. We will definitely use her services again. Thank you.”
“David was amazing and my Mille had a wonderful time while I was away. He updated with photos and videos and let us know how she was doing, him and his family is great and if we ever need a sitter again, we will make sure to call David 😊”
“We've used Hyesun to sit for us several times now. She takes excellent care of our dogs, walks them several times daily, has a clean, safe, house and makes the effort to send photos and keep us in the loop. I really cannot recommend her enough. I'm sure we'll be going back to her for our future sitting needs.”
“Kathy is an absolute gem and I feel so blessed to have found her. She is so caring, responsive, and took amazing care of my baby girl. Snickerdoodle, her pup, is the sweetest boy in the world and gets along with everyone. My girl felt like she was a honeymoon vacation and that gave me so much peace of mind.”
“Absolutely amazing, fabulous and incredibly caring and thoughtful caregivers! They are very experienced with dogs and create a safe and playful environment! I will definitely be bringing my dog back and recommending them to friends!!”
“Krista was excellent! I felt very comfortable that she was going to take great care of my puppy. Her house and yard are set up in the best interest of the dogs. I was thankful that she was willing to take care of my 6 month old puppy. I would definitely have my puppy stay with her again!”
“Jennifer and her family were so wonderful. They provided a lovely and safe home for Walter while we were on vacation. Her dog Molly even taught our dog good manners. Highly recommended!!!”
“Mercis took care of our pet Ori for a couple days and she did an amazing job. She was very enthusiastic and updated us with pics and vids regularly, played and even trained Ori at times. I could tell that Ori had a great time with her as well. I highly recommend Mercis.”
“Felicia was absolutely amazing with Bella! She welcomed her into her home with so much care and love. Bella can be shy, but Felicia made her feel comfortable right away. I really appreciated how professional she was and how often she sent me updates and pictures—it gave me so much peace of mind knowing Bella was happy and safe. I could tell Bella was well taken care of and treated like family. I highly recommend Felicia to anyone looking for a kind, reliable, and professional sitter.”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Essex is $60
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Sitters in Essex average 8 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Apr 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Essex is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Essex dog boarding rates can be found as low as $33 to as high as $66 per night.
As of Apr 2026, 2,450 sitters provided dog boarding in Essex. 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 Essex dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Essex have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Essex.
Rover makes it easy to find Essex 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 2,450 dog boarding sitters in Essex on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Essex, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 89% 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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