Dog Boarding in Gainesville
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1. Adam H.
“Adam was a fantastic sitter! He sent lots of photos and updates and took great care of Charlie. I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with Adam and will be using him again in the future :)”
2. Lissaida M.
“Lolo LOVED her time with Lissaida. Lolo was smiling and told me all about how much she enjoyed her visit with Lissaida, on our way home. I highly recommend Lissaida for boarding services. If Lolo could type, I'm sure she'd say the same.”
3. Angelie P.
“I have used Angelie's services twice now and will be going with her again for our next trip. I know my dogs are in good hands with someone who loves and knows them!”
4. Anas & Tate H.
“Anas and Tate were amazing! We just moved for Gainesville and were in need of caring and reliable sitters for our dogs. They have a great setup with a lovely fenced yard that our dogs enjoyed playing in. It was clear that our pups came home well taken care of. Anas and Tate provided excellent care and communication, always sending photos and updates, and even giving our dogs a bath so they came home nice and clean. We are so thankful for them!”
5. Mona B.
“Mona is so sweet and kind. Took excellent care of our 2 senior dogs. Her home is set up perfectly for pets. The dogs had a very large front room, the kitchen, and the entire backyard to themselves. The backyard was impressive to say the least. Lots of places to explore and lounge. Meals, meds, and routines were welcomed and she made sure to keep them on schedule. Drop off and pick up were super easy. Knowing our 2 senior dogs are hanging out with 2 very loving humans in a home setting with all their favorite toys and dog bed is so incredibly comforting. We were sent updates and photos everyday of our 2, it was nice to see how they were doing. Highly recommend Mona to watch your fur babies!!!”
6. Michelle H.
“Michelle was amazing with our little old man. Would recommend and use her again, and plan to! Thank you Michelle and family for your care of Olaf!”
7. Britney H.
“Britney took such great care of Ellie. She was a great communicator and sent regular updates - Ellie clearly had a great time! Would definitely work with her again!”
8. Lauren H.
“Lauren was wonderful! She did a great job with Merle, sharing pictures and providing updates throughout his stay. I'll definitely seek out her services again.”
9. Kim D.
“Kim was amazing! She maintained great communication all throughout my pet’s stay with pictures included. She works very well with dog behavior and adequate pet introductions. She’s very cautious and likes to makes sure your pet is comfortable in her home.”
10. Claudia G.
“Claudia's professionalism, dependability, and communication is all five stars. I left my pup while on vacation and she took such loving, patient care of him, sending regular updates and pictures. It's such a relief when you're away to know that your pup is in capable hands. We're so deeply grateful!”
11. Karlibeth L.
“She did so good with our puppies! Made me feel so comfortable while I was gone with the pictures and updates every day :). I would highly recommend her!”
12. Brittany H.
“Brittany took really good care of our 2 GSDs. She proactively sent us the pictures of our dogs daily and spent adequate time for their walks/play times. Good job done. Definitely recommend her.”
13. Abigail H.
“Abigail was great. She sent us pictures.Updated us on their daily adventures.I will be sending Max to stay with Abigail again. A very happy parent Susan”
14. Nina T.
“Nina was the best with our two dogs! They both have their own quirks and she handled it perfectly. Our dogs loved their stay and we got updates daily on how they were doing. I had no worries about them while we were gone.”
15. Alexander & Josephine J.
“Yoshi had a great time with Alexander and Josephine. They kept him safe because my dog was so anxious the 1st night . They even took him to the dog park which is above and beyond. Alex and Jo were always updating me and always takes videos and pictures of Yoshi; their fur babies don’t mind Yoshi at all; Yoshi was so needy and clingy and they him all the love and attention; thank you for the love and care”
16. Shernee & Jason B.
“Shay and Jason were so friendly and accommodating! Our boys enjoyed their stay and were worn out when we picked them up! Thanks for being there for them!”
17. Darby E.
“Thanks to Darby and her partner for taking care of Izzy. Helping out with his infection and the extra care he needed was above and beyond. Truly first class.”
18. Krystal L.
“She was awesome. We had a FaceTime meeting before she took care of my dogs. She wanted to know if there is any special care needed. She kept me Informed and updated while she was taking care of them. She gave such a great care to them. Highly recommended!!!”
19. Sheyciara M.
“Shey was honestly the absolute best! She is super kind and patient with the dog and their owner. She’s also extremely accommodating and really went the extra mile for me (I have epilepsy and she was super understanding and helpful!). Thanks again Shey, sash and I can’t wait to see you again! :))”
20. Goddess F.
About: Hi my name is Crystal and I am a fur Mommy I have a fur baby who was a toy poodle I love being a fur mom I am very protective over my child your fur baby will be very well taken care of chewy and I go on lots of walks occasional trips to the store so he can get his snack and I work from home occasional bathroom breaks for the fur babies they're allowed on furniture they're allowed on the bed they get lots of attention lots of rubs I cook my fur baby food so I know exactly what's in it your fur baby will feel right at home my home is their home so welcome home I work from home so I am around my fur baby 24/7 in case he needs to go on a walk nieces the bathroom in case he wants to go outside and greet the neighbors other for babies he's a mama's boy so your fur baby will be looked after 24/7 I do not leave my child attended just because you know he's my child so if mommy go to the store he goes to the store and so will your fur baby We have a dog park that chewy visits very often I washed him I groom him I bathe him and I would definitely do the same for your fur baby I would treat your fur baby as my own I'm washing I'm playing I'm cleaning and my home it's very safe for the fur babies there are no other pets here but my chewy who gets along with everybody and everything
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Gainesville 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 Gainesville dog boarding rates can be found as low as $21 to as high as $51 per night.
As of Apr 2025, 285 sitters provided dog boarding in Gainesville. 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, 89% of Gainesville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Gainesville 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 Gainesville.
Rover makes it easy to find Gainesville 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 285 dog boarding sitters in Gainesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Gainesville, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 100% 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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