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Sitter Profile Image: Stacia J.
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Stacia J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
288 reviews
87 repeat clients
12 years of experience
LINDEN, NJ, 07036

As always, Stacia goes above and beyond! My dog loves going to her and loves being in her home and enjoying the cuddles and backyard freedom. She stays in communication giving daily updates and pictures of him enjoying himself or just relaxing. Thank You Stacia! He'll be back soon!

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Tynesha W.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roselle Park, NJ, 07204

This is the second time our dog Charlie has stayed with Tynesha and her family. They take great care of him, give him lots of love, share photos throughout the time we are away. In addition to walks, there is a nice big fenced back yard where he can run. If you have to be away, you really could not ask for more.

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Ekaterina N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
194 reviews
60 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

Kate was great and was so flexible with our crazy holiday travel plans. She sent frequent photos and assured me my dog was doing just fine. She was communicative, prompt and was a total life saver for us! Would absolutely book with Kate and her sweet family again.

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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 amazing with my baby and provided reliable and professional dog boarding in the Union NJ area. She created a safe and caring environment and followed all of her care instructions perfectly. My baby felt comfortable and happy throughout the entire stay, and the frequent photo updates gave me so much peace of mind. She came home relaxed, well fed, and clearly loved. I highly recommend Ivanna to anyone looking for trustworthy overnight dog boarding or a caring pet sitter, and I will definitely book with her again.

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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
51 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rahway, NJ, 07065

Had a 5 day vacation and couldn’t really find anybody last minute to watch my dog for me. I discovered rover and came across Jose’s profile, we connected very easy and he was able to assist watching my dog for me. Jose’s services are great he communicates very well and he kept me updated each day with photos and videos of my dog and i can tell by looking at the photos and videos my dog really enjoyed himself. he enjoyed himself so much that he seemed so sad when we were in the car pulling off from jose’s house after pickup. Jose has his own pets as well which my dog got along exceptionally well with ,if you have pets and want to work on their socializing skills i definitely recommend you guys board or let your dog spend a day with jose . I most definitely will be bringing my pup back to Jose next vacation and i recommend you guys do you as well you will not be disappointed i promise!!

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Justin L.
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Vincent G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ettingville, Staten Island, NY, 10308

Vince is amazing. He put my mind at peace with just 1 meet & greet visit. It’s like Magik returned from Hogwarts University 🪄dog edition. Can’t wait to use Vincent’s services again.

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Dashon M.
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Yanina Eric C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Colonia, NJ, 07067

Yanina was great! She kept us informed and updated throughout our puppy's stay with her, and was very flexible with our pick up/drop off schedule. Our puppy had a lot of fun and exercise while with Yanina and her dog, Stella. Would definitely be back for future boarding needs!

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Jennifer L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Linden, NJ, 07036

Jennifer was wonderful! I wouldn't definitely use her service again. She had great communication, sending lots of videos and pictures. I felt at ease while I was away

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Bhavani V.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
EDISON, NJ, 08820

I can't say enough good things about Bhavani. From the moment we walked in, I felt completely at ease. Bhavani took the time to learn about my dog's routine and preferences, which gave me real peace of mind. Her house was spacious, and full of toys for the furry babies and her kids were so friendly and played with Astro. I loved getting daily photo and video updates and seeing my baby happy and being well-cared-for. When I picked him up, he was calm and happy. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dog now. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a safe and loving experience.

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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

Winston had another wonderful stay with Marlene for 5 overnights. Marlene's communication is excellent and we are so thankful to how attentive she is to our Winston while he is in her care. Marlene provides daily updates and pictures of Winston and it means the world to us!

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Jacqueline B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
19 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, NY, 10303

Jacqueline is by far the BEST doggie sitter I have ever been to. She not only cares for your dog or dogs as her own that she truly goes above and beyond for them. I dropped him off the other day and told her he was tired so she put him down for a nap. I don’t think there’s anyone in the world I would trust other than my family with my dog except Jacquline and her family. They are also kind and compassionate and I highly highly recommend them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bonnie L.
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Bonnie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

I was so happy i fpund Bonnie and her husbad , they really took care of my 2 dogs. They treat them as their own. They give them extra care and attention. I highly recommend Bonnie. Nothing to worry if you leave them at their care. Will surely leave my babies again .

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Caroline D.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

Caroline D went above and beyond in taking care of our shih tzu dog, Faith. I could tell that Faith was genuinely happy to have spent two nights with her.

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Primavera C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
20 years of experience
Linden, NJ, 07036

Primavera was absolutely amazing with Max! From the moment she started caring for him, I could tell how much she genuinely cared about making sure he felt comfortable, safe, and loved. She took the time to get to know Max, understand his personality, routines, and needs, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. One thing I especially appreciated was how communicative she was. She regularly sent photos and updates, letting me know how Max was doing and keeping me informed about his behavior and activities. As a dog mom, those updates meant the world to me and helped me feel connected to him even when I couldn’t be there. It’s clear that Primavera truly loves animals and goes above and beyond to provide personalized care. Knowing that Max was in such attentive and caring hands allowed me to relax and enjoy my time away. I would not hesitate to book with her again, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will treat their dog like family. Thank you, Primavera, for taking such wonderful care of my boy! 🐾❤️

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Stefany A.
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Lucas & Katherine H.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Lucas & Katherine kept us updated and treated our Bentley with nothing but love and care! We look forward to having them as our new sitters! They are amazing!

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Naomi M.
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$40
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4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Elizabeth, NJ, 07201

She's extremely caring and understanding! I've had her a few times already, and she always gives good advice! I highly recommend using her if you need to.

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Maisha T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
16 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Central Business District, Newark, NJ, 07102

Maisha was an amazing sitter for my pup! She restored my trust in the Rover platform after a couple of not so pleasant experiences…and he smelled amazing at pickup! I received morning and nightly updates with pics. Will definitely book again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer J.
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Jennifer J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Linden, NJ, 07036

Jennifer is the best!!! If I ever need to travel and in case Jennifer is not available, then I d rather change my travel plan and wait for her availability

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Sitter Profile Image: Javier O.
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Javier O.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
25 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Roselle, NJ, 07203

This was my 2nd time using Javier’s service and he is just awesome with my dog Button! He’s so loving and attentive with my dog! It’s good to know that there are people that are loving and caring for animals ❤️❤️❤️

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Kim M.
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Jessica F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
251 reviews
69 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Guinness is in good hands when I need Jessica to watch him. He always comes back tired and happy. I am so glad I found someone reliable to watch my pooch.

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Cara M.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Linden is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time using Rover. We definitely lucked out with Megany. She sat for my dog for the long weekend and was amazing. She sent updates via text and even videos. My dog was so comfortable and happy with her. I will definitely use her in the future. Highly recommended. Thank you so much Megany!!

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Denise M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Becky and family were sooo sweet!! They were so communicative and kind. I’d one million percent have them watch our dog again!

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Kaitlin B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks very much for the daily updates with pics and videos. My dogs felt no pressure and I can tell they enjoyed their stay with you and your family. Words can't explain! The absolute best.

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Terrell
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jose was great with communication and flexible with pickup/dropoff. He sent pictures every day and kept me updated how my dog was doing. He took great care of my pup.

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Corey L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Primavera was absolutely amazing with Max! From the moment she started caring for him, I could tell how much she genuinely cared about making sure he felt comfortable, safe, and loved. She took the time to get to know Max, understand his personality, routines, and needs, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. One thing I especially appreciated was how communicative she was. She regularly sent photos and updates, letting me know how Max was doing and keeping me informed about his behavior and activities. As a dog mom, those updates meant the world to me and helped me feel connected to him even when I couldn’t be there. It’s clear that Primavera truly loves animals and goes above and beyond to provide personalized care. Knowing that Max was in such attentive and caring hands allowed me to relax and enjoy my time away. I would not hesitate to book with her again, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will treat their dog like family. Thank you, Primavera, for taking such wonderful care of my boy! 🐾❤️

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Stefany A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanne was wonderful with my dog. My dog is a bit anxious and doesn't typically do well with new people but he did amazing! She sent pictures and updates throughout the stay. We had a slight hiccup in our trip and Joanne was very accommodating! I am happy to have booked with her!

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Vinita M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alison was wonderful to work with! She was kind, professional, and very communicative throughout the entire stay. She kept me updated daily with pictures and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that she genuinely cared for my dog and made sure he was comfortable and well looked after. I truly appreciated her reliability and thoughtful updates, and I would absolutely book with her again. Highly recommend!

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Healthy L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mauree was awesome!! She kept me informed through texts and pictures on the status of my dogs well being . It puts your mind at ease when you know your pets safe and happy an Strap was beyond content staying there . I would definitely recommend her to anyone . 💕💕

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Pixie
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was the best in communication with loki. She sent pictures and answered all my questions right away. I would definitely book again!

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Alma C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer did amazing with Max. He had a great time and enjoyed her family. He is older but does not like to be alone, thankfully Jennifer was always near him to reassure his nerves. I am glad she was close to home and available to help our little guy be safe while we enjoyed our trip.

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Jon W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was SO wonderful with our Blu! She was responsive, kind, and sent us the sweetest pictures. Blu loved his bone and he came home so happy and calm. Thank you a million times over for treating our boy with love. We will be back!

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Meghan N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chanel is great. My dog Loki loves to stay with Chanel. He gets to spend lots of time outdoors and play with the other dogs. I highly recommend this sitter!

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Ariadna C.
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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.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victor and Lessly did a fantastic job taking care of our dog while we were away for a long weekend. It was clear that they treated him like family and he was well loved and entertained. We really appreciated the regular photos and updates about his day, and that they were extremely responsive. We highly recommend them and will definitely reach out to them whenever we are going out of town without our pup again!

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Melissa M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sharon did a great job watching my dog! She was very attentive and made sure to follow all the care instructions. She also sent regular updates and let me know how everything was going, which made me feel really at ease while I was away. I could tell my dog was well taken care of. I would definitely recommend her and would be happy to book with her again!

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Rohi N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Langston’s second stay with Sharon, and from the moment we arrived, I knew he was excited—he literally dragged me to her front door! Sharon is amazing and sent frequent videos every day, which I truly appreciated. I was completely at peace while out of the country knowing my little fur baby was in such great hands.

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Taneisha I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sam was wonderful at sitting my two dogs Vivian and Tiger. My dogs are on the high energy side and can be a handful especially Tiger who is rambunctious. Sam was gentle and easy going with my dogs and especially took care of Tiger who unfortunately was not feeling well that day due to a new brand of dog food not agreeing with his stomach. I highly recommend Sam as a sitter.

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Ishrat H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Laura for taking great care of my pups! I recommend her because she listens, and really accommodated my dog’s needs. She took lots of pictures and videos, and was a great communicator.

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Karen S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome pet service. I would highly recommend as a boarding service for your dog for your next vacation! They did not only take care of my dog incredibly but also provided updates daily on how my dog is as doing. They also were available to answer my questions throughout my dog’s stay! Amazing service.

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Diana H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sent lots of updates and pictures! Thank you again for taking my dog last minute and taking such good care of him!

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Erin S.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Linden on Rover is $61.05 per night (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 13,737 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Linden. 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 Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden.

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 Linden 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.

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

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