Dog Boarding in Gainesville
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1. Stephanie B.
“Stephanie was wonderful with my pup, Savi (and not just because we have the same name!) Stephanie was super communicative and sent me photos to see how Savi was doing. Stephanie even worked with me to have my mom pick up Savi as I was on a work trip. I will definitely be reaching out to Stephanie to take care of Savi again. Thank you, Stephanie for keeping Savi safe and happy while I was away!”
2. Frida E.
“Thank you, Frida, for taking such good care of our dog while on vacation. She is the best; she kept us updated every day even though we were distraught since it was our first time using Rover, but after the first day, we knew she was in good hands. We will hire her again. Great job ??”
3. Yui H.
“Rocky had a lovely Thanksgiving with Yui and family. This is his second holiday with them, and he once again had a terrific time. He was well cared for and entertained the entire time. Thank you!”
4. Tevin A.
“This was our first time leaving our fur baby with another person. Bronx boarded at Tevin’s facility for 5 days. We were concerned, but Tevin gave us a tour of his backyard, the place (home) he would be keeping Bronx along with the rest of the dogs. The facility itself is clean. None of the dogs were in distress. Tevin’s wife is also a groomer, so I was also able to have our fur baby bathed before coming home. Tevin sent us pictures, videos, & updates multiple times. Tevin was great & you can tell that he is a natural at what he does. He also shows you his certifications & credentials. I would not hesitate to have him watch out for baby again. This was a great experience for all of us.”
5. Cayla S.
“Cayla was a great sitter for Bandit! She sent lots of photos and I could tell he had a great time and felt right at home. We will definitely use her again!”
6. JR W.
“Thank you for taking good care of Roger. It was one less thing to worry about on our trip. You are the best dog sitter! Highly recommended. JR taught our Roger a few new things, how to stay until called, how to stay calm on car rides. JR gave our Roger the special attention that she needed. Thank you JR 😀❤️❤️❤️❤️😀❤️❤️❤️❤️”
7. Sandy G.
“Outstanding experience!! The accommodations and outdoor spaces were super clean and perfectly designed for our dog’s needs. Sandy treated the poodles as if they were hers. We appreciated the daily updates and pictures. She is completely professional and a lovely person.”
8. Julie G.
“I have a 13 yr old Boxer who had never stayed with anyone except family and our neighbors whom we are good friends with. I found myself in a predicament when we had a sudden death in our family and I couldn’t take both of my dogs out of state. So, my husband sent me the Rover link and a couple pictures of different sitters. I saw Julies picture and she just looked so sweet and her reviews were great so I chose to go with her. Julie and her husband were AMAZING! They are some of the very nicest people I’ve ever met in my whole life. You can tell they really love and care about the well being of the dogs they watch. They went above and beyond to accommodate and make me and my dog feel comfortable. Julie is also knowledgeable about dogs and especially elderly dogs. She was able to give me some tips that are really going to help with my old dog. She walked my dog everyday and sent me many pictures. My dog was super comfortable with her and her husband. When I picked my dog up she told me all about her stay with them. When we left, my dog fell asleep within 5 minutes of being in the car! My dog never sleeps in the car because she’s usually too excited to see where we’re going but she had so much fun with Julie that she was worn out when I picked her up. Julie and her husband made my heart so happy because I have complete trust in them! I would never hesitate to leave my dogs there! They are wonderful!”
9. Chayna M.
“Chayna, was an amazing choice for a first time booking with Rover. As a pet owner I admit I was very nervous to had let Disco stay with anyone else who wasn’t me. However Chayna sent me daily photos/videos over the course of a little over a week! Her communication to me was so unexpected it was like texting a friend, it was just so easy! She provided the most excellent care for Disco and I’m sure she had to muster all her patience with her too 😂 (Disco can be a handful). If I were to be out of town again, (and she is willing to care for my crazy pup) I would 100 percent trust Chayna!”
10. Tim L.
“Tim was available for me when I had a last minute trip to go on and made everything easy and stress free. Outside of being friendly and accommodating, he has lots of room for my Quinndog to play, was excellent with Quinn, and communicated very well. I will definately use him again and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of boarding and dog watching services.”
11. Barb B.
“Barb was a great host and was very responsive with messages and videos. Ringo had a great time and was spoiled while we were gone.”
12. Cassandra T.
“Chevie has so much fun at Cassandra’s! I love all the pictures and videos (and doggy ice cream on hot days!). She confirmed for any allergies before giving any treats which I appreciated as well :)”
13. Jess W.
“My dog links could not tell me if he liked his stay with Jess but he was not to eger to leave or get in car which tells me service was good. I will use this service again in the future Ed”
14. Natalie W.
“Tully had a blast with Natalie and her family!! She had so much fun I was a little nervous she wouldn’t want to come back with us! Haha! Loved them!! They treated her like their own and had the best week! We will sooo use them again for our next vaca! The best! ❤️❤️”
15. Amber & Rick C.
“Amber was very responsive and easy to work with! She took great care of Cash and sent adorable pictures of him during his stay. I can tell he had a great time and was well taken care of. I highly recommend booking with her!”
16. Nataly R.
“Wonderful 2nd visit with Nataly! We love the photo updates and that our pup is in good care while we are away. He got SO excited as soon as we pulled up and loves playing with other dogs there.”
17. Valdenice M.
“Valdenice was amazing! She really took care of our two furry girls for an entire week! She sent pictures and updates and made sure I knew the pups were in great hands! She took them out for walks and gave them so much love! We went out of country so it was wonderful to have a safe feeling that our pups were in such loving hands! Highly recommend!! Thank you Nice for taking care of our precious furbabies!”
18. Marissa L.
“So glad I found Marissa to take care of my dog, she was fantastic! She was quick to respond to messages, updated me often, sent multiple videos/pictures, and played with him constantly. I knew the second I met her that my dog was in good hands. You can tell she truly has a heart for animals. I highly recommend her.”
19. Teena K.
“Teena did great! The dogs loved her and she loved them. I appreciated the picture/video updates of my babies. I’ll definitely be using her services again. Recommend 100%.”
20. Gretchen & Marc F.
“Gretchen + Marc were AMAZING! We needed someone super last minute and they were so kind, accomodating and our boxer babes adored their time with them!! We will definitely use them again if the need arises. Thank you!!!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Gainesville on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 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 Jul 2024, 544 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, 94% of Gainesville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Gainesville have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 544 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, 94% offer medication administration, and 84% 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.