Dog Boarding in Gainesville
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“Our Winston loved his time with Kent and his family. He was treated like one of the family. Several updated to keep us from worrying about our boy also. Highly recommend!!”

“Kelly was absolutely wonderful! I was really nervous about leaving my dog since he had been attacked the last time I boarded him in a kennel. Kelli was wonderful with Finn (&me!). I feel so much better knowing we can leave Finn where he’ll be cared for and be safe!”

“Becky and John were great! The first night my dog had gotten very sick and they took all the right steps to ensure my little guy was taken care of. It made the stress of our trip and being away from our dogs easier knowing they were in such caring hands.”

“Andrew was great with our fur babies. He sent pictures every day so we could see how they were doing. Our doggies were happy and we could tell that they had a good stay. We will definitely use Andrew and his daughters next time.”
“My Oliver loved his stay with Whitney and we would most definitely use her services again. She sent me pictures and kept me updated on how he was doing throughout his stay. She even taught him how to use the doggy door. =)”
“Nicole and her family were wonderful and took amazing care of my baby. She has very friendly dogs and cats that will keep your dog comany and moving, my little Moxxi even got in shape lol. Big yard that allowed my dog to run around. Loved that she sent pictures whlie on her stay. Absolutely loved that she met me and we had a doggies meet and greet prior to the stay to make sure everything would go smoothly. She will take amazing care of your dog.”

“Our pet Toby has always had very good experience with them. He has stayed for a couple of hours to slowly staying an entire day and now happily stayed over night. They always send us pictures and keep us posted about our pet. They also let us know of the other pets that would be there at the time. I would definitely recommend Leslie and Jonathan!”

“Keri was extremely accommodating and professional during scheduling and throughout our fur baby’s stay. You can tell she knows her K9s and really loves them all. We had a rough start introducing our pup to hers, but Keri ensured our pup was comfortable and even noticed her needing extra privacy at times. She also gave us daily updates, pics and videos of her which put us at great ease!”

“Kelli was great as usual. The boys have gotten used to her and her Great Danes and we are happy to know they are well cared for at Kelli's home. She's super sweet and really enjoys the doggos.”

“Where do I even begin Charlotte had an amazing time at Alexandra’s home. She took such good care of her. She kept me updated daily with photos and updates on how Charlotte was doing. Charlotte also got along with her sweet dogs. She came back happy and tired which indicates to me she had a blast! Thanks Alexandra for everything! I will definitely be using her again!”


“Anita and Earlex are the sweetest people that absolutely care for the pets they watch! They offer plenty of playtime (even for my old, sometimes grumpy pug) and are extremely flexible with drop-off, pick up, and dietary/medical needs. Good communication and daily updates. I was extremely comfortable with them taking care of my dog and was completely at ease while away for the weekend. Would definitely book them again, if they would take Brady Quinn in again! :)”
“Johanny was so incredibly kind and flexible when I needed someone to take care of my pup VERY LAST MINUTE while I was already out of town. I had a family emergency and my friend couldn’t take care of him anymore so I rushed to find someone late at night and Johanny was quite literally the only one willing to take him in at such last minute. We are very appreciative and THANK HER a million times over. All was well upon our return.”

“Our dog was very well cared for! Great communication before, during and after the booking, photo updates, and they treated our dog like a member of the family. We would 100% book again. Thank you, Nathan and family!!”

“Micki-Ann did an excellent job with my Yorkipoo, Stormi! She sent great pics and videos. It looked like my Stormi did well at her home. I will definitely use Micki-Ann again as a sitter for my dog!”

“Silvana & Diego treated our Nala so well!! Nala is our 9 year old dog and she is sometimes very anxious but she had a great time with them!! They sent me pictures and kept me up to date with everything. I loved that they're bilingual so they could speak the commands to my dog in Spanish ❤️ great advantage for me!! Definitely booking with them again. Thank you for taking such good care of her 😊”

“I’ve just collected my doggie from Janae. He is happy and well. From start to finish the whole process was smooth and easy. This was the first time I’ve had to leave Taz for more than a day or two and he was well cared for during his stay with Janae who I highly recommend.”


“Kristine was simply amazing! She was able to pick/drop off our baby and was very sweet! She also sent us photos and kept let us know how she was doing Highly recommend her.”

“Geneva and Edward took wonderful care of our girls! We have one that’s all energy all the time and one that is timid and scared of everyone. They were patient and caring with both of them. We are new to the area and were nervous about finding someone to leave our pups with, but this seemed to be the perfect fit. They have large spaces inside and out for them to run and play. Can’t recommend them enough! We’ll definitely be calling again soon!”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Gainesville is $40
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Sitters in Gainesville average 9 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, 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 $29 to as high as $46 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 155 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, 90% of Gainesville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
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 155 dog boarding sitters in Gainesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.



