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“Amanda and her family took care of my dog very well. She was consisted in updates how my dog is doing which I really appreciated. She treated my dog like her own dogs. I would definitely hire her again. Highly recommended. Thank you Amanda!!”


“Maddie & Karen are fantastic and I will always recommend them. My dog was well-cared for, happy, and relaxed when I returned. I received regular updates and photos, which made me feel at ease. They went above and beyond to ensure my pup was comfortable and loved. Highly recommend!”


“Our boys LOVE visiting Huw and Jolynne and we adore them as well! They’re excited to arrive, sad to leave, and well taken care of every single time. We cannot thank you both enough for your loving, thoughtful care. ❤️”



“Sharon and Michael were extremely accommodating and helpful. They were able to help us on short notice with changes and took fantastic care of our dog. They responded quickly and I just overall would highly recommend. I look forward to having them take care of our dog in the future!”


“Our dog seemed to enjoy her stay. Great yard for play, and neighborhood for walks. Kaitlin gave great updates during the stay and was flexible with us for drop off and pick up.”


“Jessica sent pictures of maple often and told me he was doing just fine over there. Was flexible with picking up time changed and plan on using her again for next time.”


“Very accommodating. I had miscalculated my food count for DD and she made she sure she was still fed. Went above and beyond and can’t thank her enough to take care of my dog.”


“Ashley made the process of boarding my dog so easy. She was always there to answer all of my questions. She sent updates and pictures of walks and how my dog was doing. Ashley really made leaving my dog 3,000 miles away to go on my vacation much easier to do. She truly gave me the peace of mind that my dog was safe, secure, and in trusting care. My dog came home happy and tired, like he had been on a vacation himself! I would highly recommend her and I will definitely be using her next time I need boarding services.”


“Trey has been a reliable dog sitter and trainer for my pup. She is kind, has great communication and is very caring. We are very lucky to have her!”


“BEST ROVER SITTER EVER! My dog was in HEAVEN. Seriously my dog wanted to stay with Emely when I came to pick him up? Emely was extremely communicative - sending multiple pictures a day. Pictures were either him having a blast playing with her dog or him wiped out from the fun day. She took the best care of my pup I could ask for!!! 1000000/10 - best sitter in Anchorage!”


“Jacob and Emily were awesome. Very communicative and caring. My doggo Zara came home happy and content, and that means the world to me!”


“Lindsey always takes such good care of our dog, Mabel. She took our dog over three days and she sent pictures of Mabel and let us know how she was doing. Lindsey communicates very well and is always so kind and flexible. She took our dog on good walks and does fun activities with her. We had a sleepy pup on our hands after pickup. Would book with Lindsey again for sure!”


“He did a phenomenal job. My husky loves to try to run away but was unable to, and the GPS tracker he has just in case made me feel more safe with the dogs in his hands. He took them on walks, played with them, and gave them the company they needed to not be stressed out. He kept me updated and sent pictures of them during the time away. Will definitely be using him again if I need to travel.”


“This was my first time to ask someone watch my puppies as TWO 5 months old Siberian Huskies which are super energetic and still on training phase. Andrea seemed to know dog’s characteristics already and she probably expected how my puppies will be. However, she took care of them so good for two nights without any problems and I had no worries during whole time. I am not sure if it is coincidence but puppies’ behaviors seem to be better with physically and emotionally after Andrea! I highly recommend anyone Andrea’s care for their dogs. Thank you again, Andrea!”


“Brianna was such a great care taker for our two dogs while we were out of state traveling. They boarded with her, and she sent photos multiple times a day, along with a little update on how things were going. She is kind, sensitive to the dogs needs and paid attention to details. Very high praise for her!”


“Rita was such an amazing sitter for our fur babies! We have a new puppy and she was so patient with him. Our older dog with anxiety also did so well with Rita! We will definitely be rebooking with her!”


“Mia made sure to treat our boy like her own during our time away visitingq family. She sent many photos, let our boy cuddle her kiddos, and even sent him home with a thoughtful Christmas present :) The most stressful part of traveling is wondering if my boy is being taken care of well…he’s very humanlike & can be a little bit high maintenance sometimes lol My worries were minimal during his stay in Mia’s home! We will definitely be booking with her again in the future when needed :)”


“Mandy watched my dog for the first time on a BIG trip and was absolutely amazing! She shared occasional pictures, and was willing to provide allergy medicine when needed, and I was relieved my dog was so well taken care of while I was gone.”


“Fantastic dog sitter. Emily clearly cared for our dog like it was one of her own. Ivan was very happy and healthy when we picked him up. We will definitely be using Emily again!”


About: Big house and a soft spot for small dogs! Happy to host little ones while you’re in town. We have a quiet path in the woods for dogs who may be overwhelmed by the bike path, or for those who are excited to get out and about we can walk or run miles of the bike path. I work from home full time with a generously flexible schedule, so lots of walks, playtime, and couch hangs are at the ready. We wake up fairly early and go to sleep early as well. We have a large private yard and back woods that are quiet and set away from the road, traffic, or other neighbors. I always keep animals leashed. We seal off the garage and gear room so little ones don’t get into anything they shouldn’t! We have property cameras and are just a generally safe and quiet home.
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Amanda T.
Star Sitter


“Amanda and her family took care of my dog very well. She was consisted in updates how my dog is doing which I really appreciated. She treated my dog like her own dogs. I would definitely hire her again. Highly recommended. Thank you Amanda!!”


Madeline & Karen W.Star Sitter

“Maddie & Karen are fantastic and I will always recommend them. My dog was well-cared for, happy, and relaxed when I returned. I received regular updates and photos, which made me feel at ease. They went above and beyond to ensure my pup was comfortable and loved. Highly recommend!”


Huw & Jolynne M.Star Sitter

“Our boys LOVE visiting Huw and Jolynne and we adore them as well! They’re excited to arrive, sad to leave, and well taken care of every single time. We cannot thank you both enough for your loving, thoughtful care. ❤️”




Sharon & Michael C.


“Sharon and Michael were extremely accommodating and helpful. They were able to help us on short notice with changes and took fantastic care of our dog. They responded quickly and I just overall would highly recommend. I look forward to having them take care of our dog in the future!”


Kaitlin K.

“Our dog seemed to enjoy her stay. Great yard for play, and neighborhood for walks. Kaitlin gave great updates during the stay and was flexible with us for drop off and pick up.”


jessica b.

“Jessica sent pictures of maple often and told me he was doing just fine over there. Was flexible with picking up time changed and plan on using her again for next time.”


Crystal W.Star Sitter

“Very accommodating. I had miscalculated my food count for DD and she made she sure she was still fed. Went above and beyond and can’t thank her enough to take care of my dog.”


Ashley B.


“Ashley made the process of boarding my dog so easy. She was always there to answer all of my questions. She sent updates and pictures of walks and how my dog was doing. Ashley really made leaving my dog 3,000 miles away to go on my vacation much easier to do. She truly gave me the peace of mind that my dog was safe, secure, and in trusting care. My dog came home happy and tired, like he had been on a vacation himself! I would highly recommend her and I will definitely be using her next time I need boarding services.”


Trey K.
Star Sitter


“Trey has been a reliable dog sitter and trainer for my pup. She is kind, has great communication and is very caring. We are very lucky to have her!”


Emely R.
Star Sitter


“BEST ROVER SITTER EVER! My dog was in HEAVEN. Seriously my dog wanted to stay with Emely when I came to pick him up? Emely was extremely communicative - sending multiple pictures a day. Pictures were either him having a blast playing with her dog or him wiped out from the fun day. She took the best care of my pup I could ask for!!! 1000000/10 - best sitter in Anchorage!”


Jacob & Emily G.

“Jacob and Emily were awesome. Very communicative and caring. My doggo Zara came home happy and content, and that means the world to me!”


Lindsey S.

“Lindsey always takes such good care of our dog, Mabel. She took our dog over three days and she sent pictures of Mabel and let us know how she was doing. Lindsey communicates very well and is always so kind and flexible. She took our dog on good walks and does fun activities with her. We had a sleepy pup on our hands after pickup. Would book with Lindsey again for sure!”


ryan h.Star Sitter

“He did a phenomenal job. My husky loves to try to run away but was unable to, and the GPS tracker he has just in case made me feel more safe with the dogs in his hands. He took them on walks, played with them, and gave them the company they needed to not be stressed out. He kept me updated and sent pictures of them during the time away. Will definitely be using him again if I need to travel.”


Andrea J.Star Sitter

“This was my first time to ask someone watch my puppies as TWO 5 months old Siberian Huskies which are super energetic and still on training phase. Andrea seemed to know dog’s characteristics already and she probably expected how my puppies will be. However, she took care of them so good for two nights without any problems and I had no worries during whole time. I am not sure if it is coincidence but puppies’ behaviors seem to be better with physically and emotionally after Andrea! I highly recommend anyone Andrea’s care for their dogs. Thank you again, Andrea!”


Brianna A.

“Brianna was such a great care taker for our two dogs while we were out of state traveling. They boarded with her, and she sent photos multiple times a day, along with a little update on how things were going. She is kind, sensitive to the dogs needs and paid attention to details. Very high praise for her!”


Rita B.

“Rita was such an amazing sitter for our fur babies! We have a new puppy and she was so patient with him. Our older dog with anxiety also did so well with Rita! We will definitely be rebooking with her!”


Mia C.

“Mia made sure to treat our boy like her own during our time away visitingq family. She sent many photos, let our boy cuddle her kiddos, and even sent him home with a thoughtful Christmas present :) The most stressful part of traveling is wondering if my boy is being taken care of well…he’s very humanlike & can be a little bit high maintenance sometimes lol My worries were minimal during his stay in Mia’s home! We will definitely be booking with her again in the future when needed :)”


Mandy G.Star Sitter

“Mandy watched my dog for the first time on a BIG trip and was absolutely amazing! She shared occasional pictures, and was willing to provide allergy medicine when needed, and I was relieved my dog was so well taken care of while I was gone.”


Emily F.

“Fantastic dog sitter. Emily clearly cared for our dog like it was one of her own. Ivan was very happy and healthy when we picked him up. We will definitely be using Emily again!”


Gabriella P.
About: Big house and a soft spot for small dogs! Happy to host little ones while you’re in town. We have a quiet path in the woods for dogs who may be overwhelmed by the bike path, or for those who are excited to get out and about we can walk or run miles of the bike path. I work from home full time with a generously flexible schedule, so lots of walks, playtime, and couch hangs are at the ready. We wake up fairly early and go to sleep early as well. We have a large private yard and back woods that are quiet and set away from the road, traffic, or other neighbors. I always keep animals leashed. We seal off the garage and gear room so little ones don’t get into anything they shouldn’t! We have property cameras and are just a generally safe and quiet home.
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Girdwood 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 Girdwood dog boarding rates can be found as low as $24 to as high as $55 per night.
Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Girdwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Girdwood 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
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.
