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“Theresa was great with my beagle-mix and was very understanding regarding all of my concerns as a dog-mom. She sent pictures and updates which put my mind at ease. My dog seemed very comfortable with her and I believe he truly enjoyed his stay with her and her chihuahua-mix, Lois.”
“Ceil took care of my dog for a few overnights and I could not be more happy with the care he gave. From the time I dropped him over I knew right away my dog was in good hands. He kept me updated with pictures and videos which was very warming. If there were 10 stars I woukd of gave all 10”
“Fantastic sitter who went above and beyond in every way. Rich was careful and attentive, giving our dog everything she needed. Would highly recommend.”
“Esi took such wonderful care of my dog. This was our first time leaving him with anyone except family and she provided pictures and feedback during his stay. We will be using her again for sure!!!!!”
“Rachel and her husband were great and Ando was very happy here. I was extremely appreciative of the photo updates and responsiveness from the sitter and would definitely rebook as this has been Ando’s favorite stay, especially hanging out with their dog Abby!”
“My Yumi LOVED ROBERT!!!! He was so attentive and loving to her and it shows. Yumi jumped in his lap as if that was her new boo!!! Definitely an A+ experience, I can tell she was well cared for and spoiled!!! ❤️”
“Leydi and her family did a excellent job keeping Nova for a week while I was out of town taking care of personal family business. Nova enjoyed having other dogs her size to play with. I will surely use Leydi again in the future.”
“Gina was terrific! She was super flexible with our scheduling and was very responsive. Great feedback/updates on our pup and the experience was a positive one. Will definitely look to use her again!”
“Amanda has watched our boy several times. Her family even has their own affectionate nickname for him. She is always responsive and seems organized. She always has him ready for pick up on time and with all of his things ready to go. The day before our vacation, I had to take my dog to the vet for a skin infection on his foot related to his allergies. I hated leaving him like that but Amanda gave him his meds and sent me pictures and updates of how his problem foot was doing while we are gone.”
“Molly was fantastic with my dog Bailey! Bailey has some separation anxiety and isn't great in new places but after just two days at Molly's, she settled right in and was very calm after I got her back. Molly was also an excellent communicator and was flexible with my schedule! Overall a fantastic experience!”
“Veronica was great! My dog, Rue, has the best time playing with all of the other puppies. I really appreciated the photo updates throughout her boarding stay as they reassured me that Rue was doing ok! Definitely will book with Veronica if I ever need boarding services again!”
“Nicole was amazing. She kept me in the loop with King the entire time. She sent plenty of photos and I can tell he enjoyed his time with her too! I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter. I will be booking her in the future as well”
“My lhasa apso is very attached to us and shows high anxiety when a family member is not around, even to the point of vomiting when my daughter went away on a trip in June. I was very nervous about leaving him during our family vacation, but Sarah and her family went above and beyond to make sure that Oliver was comfortable. He received lots of belly rubs and attention, went on nice walks and trips to the dog park, and became BFF's with Jack, their beagle. Sarah sent numerous pictures at least twice a day, and my favorites were of Oliver and Jack snuggling together. Seeing this pictures greatly helped my own anxiety at being so far away from my fur baby. Sarah also gave updates. Her family just really seemed to understand dogs. She was not upset when Oliver had "marked a piece of furniture" but was totally cool about it; similarly, when I warned her that Oliver is prone to throwing up when away from his family, her response was, "we have hardwood floors so it's easy to clean up." Oliver had a wonderful experience with Sarah, Jack, and the rest of the family, and I recommend her for anyone and especially those with anxious pups.”
“2nd times a charm! This is Ollie’s 2nd stay with Tonia and he had a wonderful time! I think Ollie enjoys the other dogs as well. I’m not sure if he was ready to go home because he was having so much fun. I promised he’ll be back soon.”
“Ashley was an outstanding sitter, sending regular pics and adjusting accordingly to my busy schedule. I would definitely use her again and recommend to anyone in the Baltimore city area.”
“Marcella was great! Our dog came home happy and healthy, and she provided lots of updates during his stay.”
“April was great! Took really good care of our pup and communicated with us often. Will definitely try to use April again next time we need a sitter!”
“Katie kept my 7 month old puppy Gracie at her home for two days and was an amazing dog sitter. Katie was in constant contact with adorable photos of Gracie playing outside in her huge fenced in yard with her sweet dog Willow and inside her home resting on the couch with her children. Gracie came home very happy, tired from all of the activity and clean after a bath from Katie! I highly recommend Katie to watch your fur baby!”
“This was Faye’s first pet sitting experience that wasn’t with a family member, and she has separation anxiety, so I was nervous about how she would do. However, after our initial communications and meet and greet, we felt very confident in leaving Faye with Meagan. Meagan was very easy to communicate with and sent some great pictures! Faye also got along very well with her dogs. I would highly recommend!!!”
“Lilliam takes great care of my Twinkie, I can see Twinkie came home clean and safe. She even managed to brush the timid pup, seems like they get along well.”
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1. Theresa C.
“Theresa was great with my beagle-mix and was very understanding regarding all of my concerns as a dog-mom. She sent pictures and updates which put my mind at ease. My dog seemed very comfortable with her and I believe he truly enjoyed his stay with her and her chihuahua-mix, Lois.”
2. Cecil J.
“Ceil took care of my dog for a few overnights and I could not be more happy with the care he gave. From the time I dropped him over I knew right away my dog was in good hands. He kept me updated with pictures and videos which was very warming. If there were 10 stars I woukd of gave all 10”
3. Rich B.
“Fantastic sitter who went above and beyond in every way. Rich was careful and attentive, giving our dog everything she needed. Would highly recommend.”
4. Esi-Tawanda P.
“Esi took such wonderful care of my dog. This was our first time leaving him with anyone except family and she provided pictures and feedback during his stay. We will be using her again for sure!!!!!”
5. Rachel O.
“Rachel and her husband were great and Ando was very happy here. I was extremely appreciative of the photo updates and responsiveness from the sitter and would definitely rebook as this has been Ando’s favorite stay, especially hanging out with their dog Abby!”
6. Robert M.
“My Yumi LOVED ROBERT!!!! He was so attentive and loving to her and it shows. Yumi jumped in his lap as if that was her new boo!!! Definitely an A+ experience, I can tell she was well cared for and spoiled!!! ❤️”
7. Leydi D.
“Leydi and her family did a excellent job keeping Nova for a week while I was out of town taking care of personal family business. Nova enjoyed having other dogs her size to play with. I will surely use Leydi again in the future.”
8. Gina M.
“Gina was terrific! She was super flexible with our scheduling and was very responsive. Great feedback/updates on our pup and the experience was a positive one. Will definitely look to use her again!”
9. Amanda D.
“Amanda has watched our boy several times. Her family even has their own affectionate nickname for him. She is always responsive and seems organized. She always has him ready for pick up on time and with all of his things ready to go. The day before our vacation, I had to take my dog to the vet for a skin infection on his foot related to his allergies. I hated leaving him like that but Amanda gave him his meds and sent me pictures and updates of how his problem foot was doing while we are gone.”
10. Molly Q.
“Molly was fantastic with my dog Bailey! Bailey has some separation anxiety and isn't great in new places but after just two days at Molly's, she settled right in and was very calm after I got her back. Molly was also an excellent communicator and was flexible with my schedule! Overall a fantastic experience!”
11. Veronica S.
“Veronica was great! My dog, Rue, has the best time playing with all of the other puppies. I really appreciated the photo updates throughout her boarding stay as they reassured me that Rue was doing ok! Definitely will book with Veronica if I ever need boarding services again!”
12. Nicole T.
“Nicole was amazing. She kept me in the loop with King the entire time. She sent plenty of photos and I can tell he enjoyed his time with her too! I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter. I will be booking her in the future as well”
13. Sarah S.
“My lhasa apso is very attached to us and shows high anxiety when a family member is not around, even to the point of vomiting when my daughter went away on a trip in June. I was very nervous about leaving him during our family vacation, but Sarah and her family went above and beyond to make sure that Oliver was comfortable. He received lots of belly rubs and attention, went on nice walks and trips to the dog park, and became BFF's with Jack, their beagle. Sarah sent numerous pictures at least twice a day, and my favorites were of Oliver and Jack snuggling together. Seeing this pictures greatly helped my own anxiety at being so far away from my fur baby. Sarah also gave updates. Her family just really seemed to understand dogs. She was not upset when Oliver had "marked a piece of furniture" but was totally cool about it; similarly, when I warned her that Oliver is prone to throwing up when away from his family, her response was, "we have hardwood floors so it's easy to clean up." Oliver had a wonderful experience with Sarah, Jack, and the rest of the family, and I recommend her for anyone and especially those with anxious pups.”
14. Tonia C.
“2nd times a charm! This is Ollie’s 2nd stay with Tonia and he had a wonderful time! I think Ollie enjoys the other dogs as well. I’m not sure if he was ready to go home because he was having so much fun. I promised he’ll be back soon.”
15. Ashley P.
“Ashley was an outstanding sitter, sending regular pics and adjusting accordingly to my busy schedule. I would definitely use her again and recommend to anyone in the Baltimore city area.”
16. Marcella S.
“Marcella was great! Our dog came home happy and healthy, and she provided lots of updates during his stay.”
17. April E.
“April was great! Took really good care of our pup and communicated with us often. Will definitely try to use April again next time we need a sitter!”
18. Katie M.
“Katie kept my 7 month old puppy Gracie at her home for two days and was an amazing dog sitter. Katie was in constant contact with adorable photos of Gracie playing outside in her huge fenced in yard with her sweet dog Willow and inside her home resting on the couch with her children. Gracie came home very happy, tired from all of the activity and clean after a bath from Katie! I highly recommend Katie to watch your fur baby!”
19. Meagan C.
“This was Faye’s first pet sitting experience that wasn’t with a family member, and she has separation anxiety, so I was nervous about how she would do. However, after our initial communications and meet and greet, we felt very confident in leaving Faye with Meagan. Meagan was very easy to communicate with and sent some great pictures! Faye also got along very well with her dogs. I would highly recommend!!!”
20. Lilliam G.
“Lilliam takes great care of my Twinkie, I can see Twinkie came home clean and safe. She even managed to brush the timid pup, seems like they get along well.”
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As of May 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Essex is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. 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 $29 to as high as $63 per night.
As of May 2025, 1,709 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, 94% of Essex dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Essex have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 1,709 dog boarding sitters in Essex on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Essex, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
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