Dog Boarding in Island Heights, NJ
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“It was the perfect place for my pup he had an amazing time. I was sent several pictures each day of him enjoying himself outside. The backyard is fully puppy proof for a great playground. She is very responsive and even cleaned the crate from “excitement sprinkles” Clyde left.”
“Great communication daily updates dog was so happy he didn’t want to come back home ! Will use again !”
“Wow! Jacquelyn was fantastic! My little Lucy was a bit anxious the first day, and she spent so much time with her, making her feel secure! Our flight was canceled at the last minute, and our trip was delayed a day. She worked with us to add an extra day, so we didn't have to worry about picking Lucy up on top of rearranging flights, etc. We will absolutely use her again. This was our first time using Rover.com, and it was a wonderful experience!”
“We are so grateful to Danielle for taking great care of our three pups so we could enjoy a visit with family. She has a wonderful setting to watch the dogs and they came back happy and tired for happily playing during their stay. Thanks so much!”
“Winnie stayed with Thomas for a week while we went to Florida. After a couple of days of getting messages from Tom, we had nothing to worry about. Let me tell you, Winnie doesn’t like everyone. The first time we took Winnie over to Tom’s for a meet and greet, we gave him the instructions not to look at her, not to pet her, and to give her time to sniff around, Tom listened, and Winnie was in love!”
“Once again we could not be more pleased with the care taken with our dog Owen. We were worried about being gone for more than 2 weeks, but we had nothing to worry about. We got updates throughout the day about his meals, meds, activities and even his potty breaks. We learned so much from them about how to keep Owen happy and calm. He is now laying down for a long nap and he is well adjusted and happy!!!”
“Ashley just watched my 17 year old dog for 3 days. So grateful She was able to take a last minute booking. Ashley is amazing with great communication! Jack was well loved and while staying with her. Our pouch didn’t even want to come home he had such a great time. I will definitely be using Ashley again!”
“Matthew and his family were great hosts to our Welsh Terrier Winnie. She is an active dog with a lot of attitude. With their two dogs Henry and Jacks they were able to keep her running, walking, and content. We know our dog had a great time when she comes home spent, worn out, and sleeping for two days. Matthew sent pictures each day and Winnie had a blast. Two thumbs up and we will gladly use Matthew again..if he'll let our 17lb beast back in their home!”
“Megan was fabulous with our dogs!!! She and her family were so welcoming to us, and they really enjoyed their stay! We received many photos, and we were so relaxed on our vacation knowing they our fur babies were in such good, loving hands!! 🩷”
“Phoebe had a wonderful time staying with Lisa. She made new friends and was extremely comfortable. Lisa was a pleasure to work with, she truly loves dogs and I would definitely use her again.”
“Christine was so great with our puppy, Callie. Callie was there for a full day / night. Christine made sure to keep Callie entertained the entire time. She brought her out with her and kept up with her energy! She provided lots of exercise including walks and a large fenced in backyard. Callie is a puppy and still is not used to sleeping alone, but Christine made sure to stay with Callie until she was calm and comfortable enough for bed time. We will definitely be reaching out to her again to sit!”
“Ricky’s second time with Alba and she is amazing. Always feel so relaxed while he is there knowing he is in good hands. So many cute photos sent of him while we were away. She is VERY accommodating as well. ♥️”
“Nicolena was great! I highly recommend here! My dog has bad separation anxiety and she was amazing with Blaze! Kept me updated throughout his stay! She is very good with dogs and would recommend her and would absolutely leave Blaze with her again!”
“Kaitlyn was so easy to communicate with and took such great care of my pup! She sent pictures and checked in over the weekend. Will be rebooking in the future! Thanks Kaitlyn! 😊”
“From our first communication, Kristin was responsive and thoughtful. She offered a meet-and-greet and we took her up on it. Scout was at home immediately and I felt comfortable booking right away. We were gone for 8 days, which is a long time to leave your your little furry one. Kristin shared regular updates, often enough so that every time I thought about how she was doing, there was a picture of her face - safe and happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Kristin and would definitely ask for her help again if the whole family is traveling.”
About: I have always been a lover of animals. I grew up with cats, dogs, rabbits, guniea pigs, and hamsters. Every single animal I’ve had has been given the love they deserve. Giving them all their play time, I have a huge fenced in yard for dogs to run around in and play fetch. If pets need their own space, I can accommodate that. If you need me to take extra time out for them I can offer that as well! I’m here to help! I am a hairstylist by trade for 27 years and love what I do, I work part time to be home more with my children. Being a hairstylist, I love helping my clients look and feel good. That being said, I figured I can help people in other ways as well and being that I love animals, why not help people with their pets by taking care of them! I take my dog on daily walks, except for Tuesdays and Saturdays but those are the days I work in the salon, but my husband takes our dog out. She also will go to my mother's house in the summer to swim with us as she absolutely loves the pool! Being that I am home most of the week, watching dogs fits well into my schedule. I will treat other people's pets as if they were my own. As long as they are potty trained, I will allow them to walk freely in my home, I have a huge fenced in yard for them to run and play. As long as the weather is beautiful out, I will take them on walks as well with my family! Myself and my family will treat your pets as if they were ours! We will show them love the entire time they are with us!
“Crystal took exception care of Bailer wile we were away for 10 days. She sent pictures on a regular basic and kept us updated on how he was doing! I will defiantly be using Crystal again when we go away.”
“Judy was fantastic with our Zoey girl! My kids loved getting regular pictures to see what their pup was up to. It was clear that Zoey was in the best hands and given lots of love, attention and cuddles. We would definitely book with Judy again and highly recommend her for anyone in need of care for their pet. Thanks so much Judy!! You and your family are awesome!!”
“Patty was the absolute best! She kept us updated with photos throughout the weekend and we could see that our Bella was happy and well cared for. Patty is so attentive and friendly and we’re so thankful to have found her. Thanks again Patty!! (and Tucker and Gunner) ?❤️”
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Corrine G.
“It was the perfect place for my pup he had an amazing time. I was sent several pictures each day of him enjoying himself outside. The backyard is fully puppy proof for a great playground. She is very responsive and even cleaned the crate from “excitement sprinkles” Clyde left.”
Jennifer B.
“Great communication daily updates dog was so happy he didn’t want to come back home ! Will use again !”
Jacquelyn K.Star Sitter
“Wow! Jacquelyn was fantastic! My little Lucy was a bit anxious the first day, and she spent so much time with her, making her feel secure! Our flight was canceled at the last minute, and our trip was delayed a day. She worked with us to add an extra day, so we didn't have to worry about picking Lucy up on top of rearranging flights, etc. We will absolutely use her again. This was our first time using Rover.com, and it was a wonderful experience!”
Danielle A.Star Sitter
“We are so grateful to Danielle for taking great care of our three pups so we could enjoy a visit with family. She has a wonderful setting to watch the dogs and they came back happy and tired for happily playing during their stay. Thanks so much!”
Thomas H.Star Sitter
“Winnie stayed with Thomas for a week while we went to Florida. After a couple of days of getting messages from Tom, we had nothing to worry about. Let me tell you, Winnie doesn’t like everyone. The first time we took Winnie over to Tom’s for a meet and greet, we gave him the instructions not to look at her, not to pet her, and to give her time to sniff around, Tom listened, and Winnie was in love!”
Raul & Diana R.
“Once again we could not be more pleased with the care taken with our dog Owen. We were worried about being gone for more than 2 weeks, but we had nothing to worry about. We got updates throughout the day about his meals, meds, activities and even his potty breaks. We learned so much from them about how to keep Owen happy and calm. He is now laying down for a long nap and he is well adjusted and happy!!!”
Ashley P.
“Ashley just watched my 17 year old dog for 3 days. So grateful She was able to take a last minute booking. Ashley is amazing with great communication! Jack was well loved and while staying with her. Our pouch didn’t even want to come home he had such a great time. I will definitely be using Ashley again!”
MATTHEW B.
“Matthew and his family were great hosts to our Welsh Terrier Winnie. She is an active dog with a lot of attitude. With their two dogs Henry and Jacks they were able to keep her running, walking, and content. We know our dog had a great time when she comes home spent, worn out, and sleeping for two days. Matthew sent pictures each day and Winnie had a blast. Two thumbs up and we will gladly use Matthew again..if he'll let our 17lb beast back in their home!”
Megan D.
“Megan was fabulous with our dogs!!! She and her family were so welcoming to us, and they really enjoyed their stay! We received many photos, and we were so relaxed on our vacation knowing they our fur babies were in such good, loving hands!! 🩷”
Lisa V.Star Sitter
“Phoebe had a wonderful time staying with Lisa. She made new friends and was extremely comfortable. Lisa was a pleasure to work with, she truly loves dogs and I would definitely use her again.”
Christine H.Star Sitter
“Christine was so great with our puppy, Callie. Callie was there for a full day / night. Christine made sure to keep Callie entertained the entire time. She brought her out with her and kept up with her energy! She provided lots of exercise including walks and a large fenced in backyard. Callie is a puppy and still is not used to sleeping alone, but Christine made sure to stay with Callie until she was calm and comfortable enough for bed time. We will definitely be reaching out to her again to sit!”
Alba G.Star Sitter
“Ricky’s second time with Alba and she is amazing. Always feel so relaxed while he is there knowing he is in good hands. So many cute photos sent of him while we were away. She is VERY accommodating as well. ♥️”
Nicolena W.
“Nicolena was great! I highly recommend here! My dog has bad separation anxiety and she was amazing with Blaze! Kept me updated throughout his stay! She is very good with dogs and would recommend her and would absolutely leave Blaze with her again!”
Kaitlyn B.
“Kaitlyn was so easy to communicate with and took such great care of my pup! She sent pictures and checked in over the weekend. Will be rebooking in the future! Thanks Kaitlyn! 😊”
Kristin M.
“From our first communication, Kristin was responsive and thoughtful. She offered a meet-and-greet and we took her up on it. Scout was at home immediately and I felt comfortable booking right away. We were gone for 8 days, which is a long time to leave your your little furry one. Kristin shared regular updates, often enough so that every time I thought about how she was doing, there was a picture of her face - safe and happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Kristin and would definitely ask for her help again if the whole family is traveling.”
Kimberlee M.
“Kim would be a wonderful pet caretaker. She has been around animals all of her life. Growing up she helped to take care of cats, dogs, guinea pigs, chickens and rabbits. She always showed love and care to each animal. The animals in return showed her the love and kindness she had given them. She has taken care of my cats and dogs when I have been away. She is very trustworthy and I feel at ease when she is taking care of them. Sincerely, Susan M”
Crystal B.Star Sitter
“Crystal took exception care of Bailer wile we were away for 10 days. She sent pictures on a regular basic and kept us updated on how he was doing! I will defiantly be using Crystal again when we go away.”
Judy U.
“Judy was fantastic with our Zoey girl! My kids loved getting regular pictures to see what their pup was up to. It was clear that Zoey was in the best hands and given lots of love, attention and cuddles. We would definitely book with Judy again and highly recommend her for anyone in need of care for their pet. Thanks so much Judy!! You and your family are awesome!!”
Patty S.
“Patty was the absolute best! She kept us updated with photos throughout the weekend and we could see that our Bella was happy and well cared for. Patty is so attentive and friendly and we’re so thankful to have found her. Thanks again Patty!! (and Tucker and Gunner) ?❤️”
Thaddeus T.
“I could not recommend Thaddeus enough! It was so nice knowing my pup was happy while I was away.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Island Heights is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Island Heights dog boarding rates can be found as low as $76 to as high as $90 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 439 sitters provided dog boarding in Island Heights. 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, 92% of Island Heights dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Island Heights have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Island Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find Island Heights 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 439 dog boarding sitters in Island Heights on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Island Heights, 98% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
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