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Sitter Profile Image: Ekaterina N.
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Ekaterina N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
198 reviews
61 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

This is now the 4th time Ekaterina and her family have baby sat for my girl, Loretta. Loretta is very nervous and has really bad separation anxiety. But Ekaterina and her family are always so wonderful with her! With them, I never have to worry about Loretta when my family and I go away; she is in perfect hands! I get constant updates and pictures. She’s taken for walks constantly and I get updated on it all. Ekaterina, I say this all the time, but you and your family are such a blessing to us! You are our forever sitter! ♥️

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Ashley S.
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Jessica F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
256 reviews
72 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

It was our first time using Rover and Jessica F.'s stay for our Bori (15lbs, Cavapoo). She not only sent photos and videos several times a day throughout the stay but also took very good care of our dog. We were worried that Bori wouldn't want to come home after the wonderful experience with her and her family. The fenced backyard she has is very good (Bori played a lot in the sun and the yard) and she has a separate stay area for the dogs. I will definitely ask her again for her help in the future! Thank you!

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Jaeshin S.
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Bhavani V.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
31 repeat clients
3 years of experience
EDISON, NJ, 08820

My pup had a great time at Bhavani's. She came home happy. I had a lot of peace of mind knowing she was well taken care of. Appreciated the regular video updates too!

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Chaya M.
Sitter Profile Image: Tynesha W.
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Tynesha W.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roselle Park, NJ, 07204

Tynesha and her family were fantastic, sending photos and quick updates throughout our pet’s stay with them! He came back to us happy and healthy (and probably missing his new temporary family a little bit, too). It gives me great peace of mind to know that, if/when we next have to go out of town, we have this great option for our dog!

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Sean W.
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Marlene S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

This was my first time using Rover for our dog. Marlene was patient with myself and our dog! She was so easy to communicate with. Very responsive! She would update us regarding our dog’s stay daily and our dog seemed to have enjoyed his stay with her. So glad we found her and we would certainly use her again.

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Martha S.
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Stacia J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
294 reviews
87 repeat clients
12 years of experience
LINDEN, NJ, 07036

I had the greatest experience using Stacia to take care of Mojo. She went above and beyond the call of duty to care for him and with me traveling, that was top notch service. Daily updates with photos of him enjoying his time away and I didn’t have to worry about him in her care. If I could rate 10 stars, I would. Mojo has found a new second home at Stacia’s place.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucas & Katherine H.
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Lucas & Katherine H.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Lucas and Katherine were phenomenal! They sent videos and pictures the entire time my baby was with them. You could tell they really love dogs and she was so happy to be with them. It was great to know that she was being well cared for and loved.

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Nicole J.
Sitter Profile Image: Caroline D.
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Caroline D.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

My dog loved her! She was very considerate and sent me daily photos of Donut having fun :) made my trip much more relaxing. Caroline is fantastic!

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Sitter Profile Image: Seureon & Dongkwan S.
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Seureon & Dongkwan S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
10 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Hollie and DK were so great with Elly, sending us photos throughout her stay and giving us updates. Elly looked super happy and were so happy we found them!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivanna C.
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Ivanna C.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Elizabeth, NJ, 07208

Ivanna was great! Super responsive and took great care of our doodle 😁

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Sitter Profile Image: Javier O.
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Javier O.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
26 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Roselle, NJ, 07203

At the last minute we needed someone to watch our furbaby. I heard abt Rover and I came across Javier’s profile. I was impressed with the reviews and his overall profile.We had a meet and greet and Button showed immediate interest. Javier’s love and care for Button exceeded every expectation. He showered us with photos and videos, gave us recommendations and great observations of Button. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND JAVIER!! I live on Staten Island and have NO PROBLEMS paying the toll and potential traffic to have someone like Javier watch Button. Book him, you will not regret the experience!

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Kim M.
Sitter Profile Image: Lisa & Albert K.
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Lisa & Albert K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
63 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Riley’s week long stay at Lisa’s went well. He was happy and relaxed when I picked him up.Lisa sent me little updates during the week so I wouldn’t worry! (I really appreciate that she made accommodations to take him at the last minute.) great experience for us both, being the first time I had to leave him😊

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Patricia D.
Sitter Profile Image: Yanina Eric C.
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Yanina Eric C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
18 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Colonia, NJ, 07067

I was so happy to find Yanina. I have two older dogs (an 11 year old ~50 lb retriever mix and a 12 year old ~80 lb bully mix). Normally folks are intimidated by the size with no inclination to get to know my dogs. Yanina and her hubby were so kind to my babies and treated them so well. I got some fantastic photos and videos and my dogs were smiling and so happy!

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Nicole M.
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Bonnie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

Bonnie was available for a first time, last minute boarding request and the whole experience from a quick meet and greet onwards was great. Very reassuring to have Luke stay at her home. He was comfortable for sure. Thank you!

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Hima A.
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Becky & Frankie R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
13 years of experience
Roselle, NJ, 07203

We got lots of photos of Allen’s stay and the sweetest card after! Will definitely book again. Thank you so so much for taking care of our shy boy.

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Meredith S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jose H.
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Jose H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rahway, NJ, 07065

Jose was awesome! I fear my pup did not want to leave when I came to pick him up. Great communication and lots of photos and updates! Will definitely be booking again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maisha T.
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Maisha T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Central Business District, Newark, NJ, 07102

This was my first time using Rover and I was so happy with Maisha. She was so great with Charlie and kept me updated with pictures and messages throughout the time Charlie was with her. She was very attentive and Charlie had a great time staying with her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shaun S.
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Shaun S.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
18 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Madison, NJ, 07940

Our dog quickly fell in love with Shaun and his family! Amazing communication and a really warm and happy home. We’d gladly book with him again!

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Linda M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
45 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Linda was a wonderful host for our pup Feynman while my wife. She has a huge fenced in yard for pups to run around and shared frequent photo updates for Feynman. Great communication all around. We had a great experience and definitely recommend her as a host!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle F.
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Michelle F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: I’m a stay at home mom with too many years experience caring for dogs and puppies to count! Our home is a dog’s dream vacation. We have a friendly dog who loves company, two small kids who adore playing with pups, and a spacious fenced in yard perfect for romping around. Your dog won’t just be looked after—they’ll be part of our family while you’re away. I am a stay at home mom of two elementary school kids , so my schedule is pretty flexible and gives me time to show your sweet pups all the attention and love they need. I have a spacious fenced in yard where your pups can run around and play in. It’s my goal to make your dog feel as loved and safe as they do at home.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Garwood is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another amazing stay with Jessica! Max always has the best time, and her communication could not be better!

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Gabrielle W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dogs had an amazing time on his stay with Ekaterina, her husband and their 3 wonderful children! This was our family’s first time using Rover and it went very well. If you are looking for your dog to be treated like one of the family these are the people to choose! If your dog wants to have ball play, sleepovers, walks and plenty of backyard activities, this is the place. The most important factor for us was caring for our older dog’s special needs. Ekaterina and her husband had experience to manage our dogs medication regime and we had peace of mind while on vacation. It was most comforting to see our dog throughout the day and night in photos! We highly recommend them.

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Susan D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lucas and Katherine were amazing! This was our dogs first time sleeping out at another persons house and they were extremely nice and treated Gizmo like their own. Thank you!

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Joe Z.
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Mezcal had such a great time. Lots of pictures, kept me up to daily and very caring. Highly recommend this sitter!!

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David P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diana & Harish are the absolute best. I never worry and Jersey is always happy to go spend sometime with this great family!!

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Michelle D.
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Rosary was so great with our 5 year old dog, Allen. He’s a rescue and is hesitant with new people, but Rosary was extra gentle and loving with him. She even cooked him meals daily without me asking! I think our dog was actually sad to come home! We will definitely book again and highly recommend.

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Meredith S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellen was great for boarding. She did a meet and greet before committing, was super thorough on care and feeding preferences, and sent daily updates. Highly recommended!

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Alex C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa is the absolute best and takes great care of my girl. I can always travel in peace knowing Kaya is having a great time with her friends.

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Jotie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communication, home was fully prepped for the puppy, & kept him busy all day - will definitely work with brittany again!

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Samantha M.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paulina is incredibly caring and truly loves animals, which is evident in how she looks after Nala. She follows directions perfectly, and on Nala’s recent 10-day stay, she kept me updated throughout the entire trip, making her my go-to sitter.

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Missy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan, Nick and their family were great with my dog Kona! Their dog Bubba is cute and super friendly and they both got along super well. I loved the daily updates and photos. I hope they are available to watch Kona on our next trip!

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Kristen K.
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Marlene was terrific with Daisy. She went out of her way to make her feel comfortable. She also provided me with regular text messages and pics. We came home to a very happy and spoiled pup!

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Donna R.
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Na P was wonderful. everything was 1st class care of my beloved dog. She sent many pictures and videos.

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Jim H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Luis was able to help us out in a bind with last minute help for the week. He was easy to work with and took good care of our dog.

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Kevin G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Rover pet sitters. My dog Buddy is always happy to see Robert and his wife and has a good time when he is with them which helps us enjoy our time away.

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Winnie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anthony was great! Took care of our boy, took him on walks, provided updates, was flexible for us to drop off an hour earlier as plans changed. Definitely would book again!

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Steve W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacquelyn was the best! Amazing yard and location, and she went above and beyond to make our pup feel comfortable. She also sent lots of picture updates which we really appreciated. Highly recommend!!

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Justin H.
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Lauren was absolutely wonderful with Yoshi. Amazing energy and friendly. Yoshi came back home with good calm energy. He had an amazing time 🙂

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Ameenah U.
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Lauren was such a pleasure to have as a dog sitter. We could enjoy our 5 nights away knowing that our puppy was in a responsible and loving care. Lauren was a great communicator who provided us with videos, pictures and updates. She was flexible with drop off and pickup times which we appreciated. I highly recommend Lauren.

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Henrietta P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Happy and relieved to have found our new go-to dog-sitter!! Ashley was so kind and loving toward our girl, Piper. She brought her into her home as if she was one of her own. She is very conscientious and has lots of little things in place to ensure your dog is comfortable and safe. I really appreciated all of the pictures and videos she sent so we could see that our girl was happy and loving life at Ashley’s house. We will definitely be using her for boarding going forward!

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Jen T.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Garwood on Rover is $53.28 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 13,667 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Garwood. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Garwood sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Garwood landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Garwood home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Garwood.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Garwood sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NJ ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

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