Dog Boarding in Melbourne
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1. Jorge & Osvaldo V.

“We had a great experience! They took amazing care of our dog and gave her lots of play time. We had no trouble at all and we got lots of pictures. Highly recommend for anyone needing boarding for their pets!”


2. Debra P.

“Deb was great match with my diamond and her needs. She sent me pictures of diamond while Diamond was in her care. Diamond was so happy to see me when I returned and she kept going back to deb for petting and letting Deb know that they had a bond. I appreciate Deb’s loving way and will continue to use her for staying with diamond.”


3. Scott and Angel H.


“Angel & Scott are the best pet-sitters! We are so glad to have found such kind dog-loving folks. We will definitely use them again. They even sent us photos and a video of our sweet pups playing with theirs. It's so nice to know that our dogs were in such good hands while we were away. :)”


4. Patricia D.

“Patricia is the only one we will ever leave Brodie with. She sent pictures daily to us. When he wouldn’t eat she hand fed him. Made him feel at home. Brodie loved it there. When we need a sitter again l, it will be Patricia for sure”


5. Anna C.

“We have used Anna twice so far and booked some more dates as well. She is great with or French Bulldog as we know he is being taken care of. We love the daily pictures of our dog as well.”


6. Cyndy G.

“Cyndy was so fantastic throughout the entire booking process and during our kitties stay. We cannot wait to have Cyndy watch our fur kitty again in the future. We are so happy with the care and love Cyndy gave her. Thank you!!!”


7. Gail F.

“Gail was excellent! She kept us posted and up to date routinely. We were happy to work with her. She was friendly and we could feel that she really loves dogs. It was our first time using Rover to find a dog sitter. We had a more peculiar situation with a larger size timid dog. It helped knowing she was okay with just sitting only our dog for a few days since it seemed other sitters sometimes sat multiple dogs at once. A sitter with a fenced in yard was something we wanted to have, since in case walking our timid dog potentially was a challenge, the fenced in yard was an alternative for him doing his business. He warmed up well enough though. She was local to us so we didn’t have to drive too far. It was awesome she accepted a bigger dog since some sitters don’t. She had competitive rates at the time of listing in comparison to other Rover sitters that we were looking at. Overall if needed we could see ourselves requesting future bookings again.”


8. Kate L.

“Chip made a new friend! Kate is the sweetest and loved on my fur baby. She was quick to respond to my texts, sent pictures, and made me feel so comfortable leaving him in her care. I would recommend her with no hesitation and I will be using her services again very soon!”


9. ADRIENNE & Nicholas M.

“Adrienne and Nicholas took amazing care of our dog while we were out of town. Our girl developed a health concern and they provided exemplary care that provided us the assurance to us to able to enjoy the remainder of our trip. The whole family loved our girl as if she were their own. Plus the pictures, grooming, ans spoiling were so appreciated.”


10. Dylin G.

“Such a wonderful sitter. We had a huge mishap on our trip and arrived later than expected. So thankful for how well our guy was taken care of. Will definitely be using Dylin again and you should too!”


11. Michelle B.

“It’s not easy leaving one of your dogs with someone you do not know, but after we met Michelle , I knew I didn’t need to fret. She is as sweet to your dog as she is in person . Many pictures of Qloe being loved on every day , and when I picked her up Qloe seemed hesitant to leave , which meant to me she had a such a good time playing ball, getting belly rubs and going on walks! Thank you Michelle for loving on Qloe as I do ❤️?❤️”


12. Lysi & Seth M.


“Lysi and Seth are always amazing! I use them as a last minute watch for my male while my female is in heat and they are always reliable. They are also great at allowing me to extend if I need more coverage. They are super great with Reese! Absolutely love them!”




13. Kenneth & Dawn V.


“Most amazing couple, who is devoted taking care of dogs. Bronson had an awesome time. Dawn sends pictures during the stay. We will definitely bring Bronson back to them. 6 month old weimeraner who needs lote of exercise. This couple makes the dog feel at home there. When we left, our dog didn't want to leave.”


14. Renate Y.

“Renate is fantastic! She cared for my dog Rory just after she’d had surgery, and helped her adhere to the required movement restrictions and physical therapy. Rory adores her and gets along really well with her dog Maggie too (who is a very sweet older dog). Renate was very attentive with her, and so kind and thoughtful. We had to travel overseas for a month and I’m so glad we found Renate to look after Rory. We will be using her again frequently! I highly recommend her services. Thanks Renate!”


15. Vickie H.

“Vickie had a great atmosphere for our pup. She has a huge fenced in yard. Our pup usually gets separation anxiety when we are gone so we were looking for a good boarding place while on vacation. Vickie was really communicative and sent a pic of him super happy. He came home in great spirits.”


16. Daniel H.

“We had an amazing experience with Daniel, he take care of our senior dog, he provide updates, outdoor space for her, and communication with us. Thanks Daniel we will definitely repeat with Daniel.”


17. Natalie L.

“Fist time using this app, and it didn’t disappoint! Natalie notified me all day and not at any moment was I worried because she updated me so constantly. I would do it again if she’s up for it 😂”


18. Kristen M.

“Kristen was amazing! She sent us regular pictures and answered any questions I had before we met. Kristen might have actually done too good of a job our dogs were as excited as they normally are to see us when we picked them up.”


19. Belle W.

“Belle was amazing! Our pupper dog was on a pupcation with them and he had the best time ever! I'm so thankful for her and her family for loving on him for us while we were out of town. Thank y'all so much!!”


20. Cj C.

“We are so happy to have found CJ! She took excellent care of our little Ava and treated her like family. Ava became fast friends with CJ's dog Beau and they enjoyed hanging out and playing with each other. We really appreciated all the updates, videos and pictures that showed us how much fun she was having, which made us relax and have a good time on our vacation, knowing Ava was in great hands. Thanks again CJ for the meet and greet before her stay and for watching Ava. We appreciate all that you do!”
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As of May 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Melbourne 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 Melbourne dog boarding rates can be found as low as $25 to as high as $49 per night.
As of May 2025, 445 sitters provided dog boarding in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Melbourne have an average of 20 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 13 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 Melbourne.
Rover makes it easy to find Melbourne 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 445 dog boarding sitters in Melbourne on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Melbourne, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.
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.
