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Sitter Profile Image: Michael B.
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Michael B.
Star Sitter
$58
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 605 reviews
132 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rutland, MA, 01543

“Mike was great with our sometimes anxious rescue! Chester was calm and relaxed when we picked him up and he is TIRED after a lovely stay! He has a great set up for the dogs to come in and out. We will definitely plan to use them again!”

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Judy B.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
10 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Leominster, MA, 01453

“Judy and Rosie are awesome! Our Nala had the best time with Judy, Rosie and her family! Judy sent us pictures and updates gave our Nala plenty of walks, outside run time, and family love! So grateful not to worry about our pup while we were away. We would definitely book with Judy again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily J.
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Emily J.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
24 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Gardner, MA, 01440

“Have used Emily once again and couldn’t be more happy with her updates and photos of Forest while I was traveling. Highly recommend her services if you need any kind of pet sitting.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
Star Sitter
$33
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
19 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Sunderland, MA, 01375

“Jessica and Josie were wonderful with Miss Ruby. Even understanding her occasional accident in the house as coming from anxiety. Possibly due to construction noises which were expected to be gone before Miss Ruby’s visit. It changed my perspective from paying for Dogcare to paying to have Miss Ruby share her joy with Josie and Jessica and their family. ???”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sandra C.
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Sandra C.
Star Sitter
$44
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Indian Orchard, INDIAN ORCHARD, MA, 01151

“As always, Sandra and her husband John are so attentive, caring and loving towards Lulu, they treat her as their own. She truly cares about her and provides immaculate care. Lulu requires medication as well as frequent meals and Sandra is always on top of her care!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Colette B.
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Colette B.
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southbridge, MA, 01550

“Betty was comfortable and happy when I got back. Perfect yard for the dogs. Colette was friendly and communicates well. We will definitely be back.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa & Axel W.
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Melissa & Axel W.
Star Sitter
$72
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Boylston, MA, 01505

“I would like to take a minute and say thank you to Mellisa and her family. My dog stayed twice with them and both times I was getting back happy and satisfied pet. Melissa and her family provided everything my dog needed: love, care and attention. They took my dog on regular walks, played fetch, and provided a lots of hugs. Every day during my dog's stay, Melissa sent me pictures and short updates on how my dog was doing. My vacation could not be more enjoyable without knowing that my dog in good hands and happy. I am highly recommending Melissa. If you care and love your dog, she is the right dog sitter for you.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole S.
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Nicole S.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Greenfield, MA, 01301

“Dobby had an amazing time! She came back so happy. She spent a lot of her time in the kiddie pool, playing with other dogs, chewing bones, and being her energetic, social self. So happy to have booked Nicole again!! Highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Luiz B.
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Luiz B.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 176 reviews
34 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Gardner, MA, 01440

“Finn loves him time with Luiz and his family. We love the setup Luiz has that allows our energetic Goldendoodle to run to his hearts content. We recently left Finn with Luiz for two weeks and felt completely confident that he was in good hands, was safe and was happy! Definitely will use Luiz’s service again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor A.
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Taylor A.
Star Sitter
$47
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ludlow, MA, 01056

“Taylor and his wife were absolutely wonderful with my 2 girls! He updated me on how they did and their behavior and you can tell they really love dogs. Their 2 dogs are also well behaved and very sweet. I really like how open there home is so there’s lots of space for the dogs to run around, plus a nice backyard. Thank you guys!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Meli J.
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Meli J.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northborough, MA, 01532

“Meli is a fantastic sitter! She took awesome care of my pup, Chunk. I really enjoyed the pictures that she sent me throughout the day. It was a comfort knowing that he was in good hands. You can tell that she is very passionate about animals!”

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Sitter Profile Image: James & Mallory N.
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James & Mallory N.
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 238 reviews
63 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Southbridge, MA, 01550

“James and Mallory were great! They went above and beyond to ensure our pet felt comfortable and safe. Will definitely be using them again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa O.
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Melissa O.
Star Sitter
$74
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 275 reviews
90 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Worcester, MA, 01602

“I’m always so anxious dropping off Winston at any sitters house, but Melissa did a great job communicating with us. Winston came back perfectly fine. Happy as ever!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth F.
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Elizabeth F.
$56
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
26 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Worcester, MA, 01603

“I know I am a a bit late on this review. Elizabeth was great and Abby had so much fun with her, that when I showed up to get her she didn’t even care that I was there she was having so much fun. Thank You! It’s hard leaving her but it’s nice knowing it’s like a vacation for her also. I also want to point out Elizabeth took us with a days notice after our prior puppy sitter had to cancel”

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Tami L.
Sitter Profile Image: Shea & Damien W.
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Shea & Damien W.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
22 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Worcester, MA, 01605

“Shea and Damien were absolutely awesome and took such good care of our Molly <3 They were both so responsive, gave us lots of updates and pictures and really eased our minds that Molly was in great care with them. We could really tell at the meet and greet - Molly was so relaxed as soon as we entered their home. You can tell their love for dogs is huge <3 Thank you again Shea and Damien for doing what you do! We are so appreciative of you and look forward to using you again in the future!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy H.
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Amy H.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
East Longmeadow, MA, 01028

“If Arthur could write this review himself he would. He has had a few sleepovers with Amy and Mayzie. Every time he arrives he sprints to her door with tail wagging and pure joy. When he gets back home it’s KO. Snoring like he ran a marathon and had the time of his life doing it. I would trust Amy again, and again. 🐾”

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Sitter Profile Image: Andre D.
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Andre D.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
10 years of experience
Worcester, MA, 01606

“Andre and his family are such wonderful and kind people. They were very welcoming when we brought our boys over for their introduction before booking for the weekend stay. The updates throughout the weekend via text were a delight to see. As much as we missed the boys we felt so easy to know they truly were in great hands with Andre and family. We will definitely book again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Briana R.
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Briana R.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 391 reviews
159 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northboro, MA, 01532

“Briana was SUPER flexible and accommodating! She has a wonderfully large fenced in backyard for the pups to play in. She was very thorough in the fact she wanted to meet our pup & talk with us before hand and read through our notes on Rover. She sent us updates and photos throughout the time our pup stayed with her which was so reassuring as it was our first time leaving our pup behind!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Paola M.
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Paola M.
Star Sitter
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 561 reviews
160 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Worcester, MA, 01607

“Frank and Roxie were very happy staying with Paola. She sent us lots of photos and kept us updated on their stay. We would certainly use her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Summer P.
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Summer P.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Wilbraham, MA, 01095

“Summer was lovely to communicate with and sent a lot of photos of Raven, which I loved ! Raven was super pooped when I picked her up so I know she had a lot of exercise too.”

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Julie C.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Hardwick is $55

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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Hardwick

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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Hardwick is $35 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $27 and $42 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 585 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Hardwick. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Hardwick can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Hardwick 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 Hardwick.

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Hardwick. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Hardwick 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 MA 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.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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