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“Kathryn is the best! She took such great care of my dog Rocky, she kept me updated with pictures and videos every day. She’s super friendly and very reliable. I can recommend her to anyone! Thank you very much Kathryn, Rocky absolutely loved staying with you and Potato!!”
“Emily took great care of Kuro! He can be anxious and finicky at times, yet I really felt like he enjoyed his time in her care. He got to roam around and spend time playing in the river and play with other dogs as well as her adorable kids! When I picked him up, he has been tuckered out and not at all anxious (like he sometimes gets when I am out of town for a couple days). Overall would absolutely use Emily’s dog sitting services again and I highly recommend her!”
“Akaki was so amazing and accommodating. He accepted our reservation after a last minute inquiry. He was inviting and warm when we arrived. He sent videos and even gave our dogs a bath at the end of their stay because he felt they were stinky. 10/10 recommend.”
“I am so grateful for Tiffany watching our furbaby, our pearl always enjoys her social life with the other dogs that come and go. She smells wonderful, Thanks for everything 💕”
“Jana was very responsive - quick with replies and sent some pictures during Enzu’s stay. He was a happy boy! Would definitely recommend Jana and would use her again without hesitation.”
“Connie saved our vacation with last minute boarding! She made it seem so easy to spend the weekend with our two energetic dogs and when we picked them up, they were happy and tired. The whole ride home they were calm and smiley, like they’d just had their own great vacation. She updated us with messages and cute pictures and communicated everything well. I’d definitely want to bring the dogs back!”
“Bethany and her family are fabulous sitters. This time they watched all 3 of our dogs not just our pup. Our pup Fizzle got herself into some mischief and from beginning to end Bethany helped us out. It made the whole thing much less stressful. We adore Bethany and our dogs do too!”
“So happy we found Toni after our last rover sitter moved! She was super understanding of our dog’s separation anxiety issues and I felt very comfortable leaving our girl with her. We got some great updates while we were gone and loved seeing our pup have so much fun!”
“Took amazing care of my dog! I booked very last minute for a last minute trip and she came to the rescue! Sent lots of photos and made sure to keep me updated.”
About: As a lifelong animal lover with over 10 years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, I know just how important it is to find someone you trust with your furry baby. 🐶 Whether it’s a daily walk, an overnight stay, or just some extra playtime while you’re away, I provide dependable, loving, and personalized care for every pup I meet.🥰 I treat every dog like my own offering plenty of belly rubs, exercise, and attention to keep them happy and relaxed. I can administer medication if needed and always prioritize safety, comfort, and fun. Let me give you peace of mind while you’re away your dog will be in caring, capable hands! Pet care is a natural and important part of my daily routine. I have 3 sweet pups of my own that I manage daily 💜 I structure my day around the needs of the pets I have and care for whether that means early morning walks, midday check-ins, or evening feeding and cuddle time. I keep a detailed schedule to ensure all animals get the attention, exercise, and care they need at the right times. Because I prioritize flexibility, I'm able to adapt to each pet’s unique routine whether it's sticking to a strict medication schedule or providing extra playtime for high energy pups! In My Home: When pets stay with me, they become part of the family. I provide a safe, comfortable, and clean environment where they can relax and feel at home. They have access to cozy sleeping areas, supervised playtime, regular walks, and lots of love and attention. I follow their usual feeding, potty, and medication schedules to keep them happy and stress free. Social dogs can enjoy play with others, while more reserved pets get quiet time and one on one care.
“Caitlin watched our pup during the heat wave and we are so grateful to her! She did a great job facilitating the meet and greet with her dogs and was so thoughtful and communicative when it didn’t go perfectly at first. Our pup was well cared for and seemed to have a great time with Caitlin and her dogs.”
About: I have caretaking experience, I have had many pets in my lifetime from puppies, dogs with heart murmurs, to timid rescues that need lots of growth and support. I have a belief that all dogs can be cares for with ease, because I understand them through their personalities and specific needs. Every dog is unique in a beautiful way, just like humans, I do my best to pick up on their queues and give them the attention they deserve and give them good energy. I am open to caring for pets every day of the week, Monday to Sunday from daytime to overnight needs. I am a writer and creative and this would be my main job other than those duties which I would balance efficiently. At my home, I have two separate units. I have a main house and a studio next door, along with two fenced in backyards. I am near the Hoquiam town hall nearby the town which is perfect for long walks.
“Wow!I am totally blown away by the service and care Niles and Nicola provided for our Bella’s stay.We had daily updates and pictures that sent a thousand good vibes and a warm cuddly feeling for me.Their genuine care ,knowledge and time w Bella definitely gave me the assurance I needed to know I could relax and not worry about my girl not eating ,playing ,socializing and being loved.In the past it has been a concern that my Bella was thrown in he mix w other animals without properly getting adjusted to her surroundings.I always dreaded dropping her off to a new place not knowing how she would do. I can say that this has been the Most rewarding experience for Bella and for us.A million Thank s to Niles and Nicola for giving our Bella the love and security she needed .We appreciate your warm hearts and loving hands.We are definitely booking Bella’s next stay w her new family and pack. Aloha”
“Thomas was great. Very easy going, our puppy randomly went into heat and he just rolled with it. They got to be outside for a lot of the day and he sent me photos throughout their stay. They were happy campers when they got back and we were able to enjoy the wedding festivities without worry. Thank you Thomas!”
“11/10”
About: Pets are family! Taking care of them is one of the most rewarding experiences and provides unconditional love. I have been around numerous animals my entire life, and currently have 3 dogs! Daisy, Luka and Honey! I love being outside, walking, hiking and playing fetch on our 2.5 acre property. I always have time for pets! I work Monday-Friday but am available after 3pm or on weekends. I also offer boarding and there is always someone home for our fur babies! I have a fenced 2.5 acre property and 3 friendly, loving and playful dogs to keep your baby company! If you prefer, I can always place your dog in a large kennel or keep them separated from others. I am flexible and can meet most needs!
“Megan was great, on time and personable. She sent a few pics over the holidays. He came back clean and happy (except for paws but he was playing in the yard. Not expected but was surprised .) Im in UH Redmond and we meet in Duvall so drop off and pickup was easy.”
About: Pets are families. I am still learning of how to train the dogs professionally. I do my best to take care of them. To those potty-trained and friendly personality dogs, I am totally ok with them. I am a house wife. I am available at the most of time. I am adjustable and easy going. Please talk wit me to make a schedule. I walk the dog out when there is no rain. I brush her everyday. I wash the dog every other week. My son and I play with her everyday too. She is fully vaccine and dewormed.
About: I’ve taken care of different types of dogs since young, I’ve bathed, walked, kept up on medication, special needs etc and keep a well detailed routine and also can adapt easily. I’m a stay at home mom therefore my schedule is quite flexible at the moment. My kids are 2 and a half and 1 and love animals I have a fenced yard and a dog and cat that love other animals! The more the merrier as they love to play! We also take daily walks to burn that energy, for humans and pets alike.
About: Dog walking, dog day care and boarding experience in our family. We have over 10 years of care experience for your loved pets in our care. We have a fenced yard for them to run and play, someone will always be home with them never alone, they are free to roam the home, and we have children of all ages so if they come from a family with kids they will have little to keep them busy well away on their pet vacation I am home all night with your pets and during the week I am home most days, when I am not home my son is home with your loved ones we are a big family who helps each other A French bulldog lives in our home who’s almost a year super friendly with people and loves to play with other friends. We do separate feedings in our home so each dog can enjoy their meals they have outside time where they all can play in summer we have a doggy pool for them to splash around in. At nights all our pets are inside nice warm and cozy. We don’t kennel our personal dogs but if you choose a kennel we do suggest you bring one sometimes pets feel more comfortable in their own space
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Kathryn M.
“Kathryn is the best! She took such great care of my dog Rocky, she kept me updated with pictures and videos every day. She’s super friendly and very reliable. I can recommend her to anyone! Thank you very much Kathryn, Rocky absolutely loved staying with you and Potato!!”
Emily S.Star Sitter
“Emily took great care of Kuro! He can be anxious and finicky at times, yet I really felt like he enjoyed his time in her care. He got to roam around and spend time playing in the river and play with other dogs as well as her adorable kids! When I picked him up, he has been tuckered out and not at all anxious (like he sometimes gets when I am out of town for a couple days). Overall would absolutely use Emily’s dog sitting services again and I highly recommend her!”
Sequoyah L.Star Sitter
“Akaki was so amazing and accommodating. He accepted our reservation after a last minute inquiry. He was inviting and warm when we arrived. He sent videos and even gave our dogs a bath at the end of their stay because he felt they were stinky. 10/10 recommend.”
Tiffany H.Star Sitter
“I am so grateful for Tiffany watching our furbaby, our pearl always enjoys her social life with the other dogs that come and go. She smells wonderful, Thanks for everything 💕”
Jana L.Star Sitter
“Jana was very responsive - quick with replies and sent some pictures during Enzu’s stay. He was a happy boy! Would definitely recommend Jana and would use her again without hesitation.”
Connie L.Star Sitter
“Connie saved our vacation with last minute boarding! She made it seem so easy to spend the weekend with our two energetic dogs and when we picked them up, they were happy and tired. The whole ride home they were calm and smiley, like they’d just had their own great vacation. She updated us with messages and cute pictures and communicated everything well. I’d definitely want to bring the dogs back!”
Bethany N.
“Bethany and her family are fabulous sitters. This time they watched all 3 of our dogs not just our pup. Our pup Fizzle got herself into some mischief and from beginning to end Bethany helped us out. It made the whole thing much less stressful. We adore Bethany and our dogs do too!”
Toni R.
“So happy we found Toni after our last rover sitter moved! She was super understanding of our dog’s separation anxiety issues and I felt very comfortable leaving our girl with her. We got some great updates while we were gone and loved seeing our pup have so much fun!”
Belinda L.
“Took amazing care of my dog! I booked very last minute for a last minute trip and she came to the rescue! Sent lots of photos and made sure to keep me updated.”
Hailey F.
“Hailey is a nice caring person who watched my dog and cat for a few days while I was on vacation she gave me updates sent pictures of how my pets were doing and messaged me frequent updates on them I highly recommend her.”
Caitlin I.
“Caitlin watched our pup during the heat wave and we are so grateful to her! She did a great job facilitating the meet and greet with her dogs and was so thoughtful and communicative when it didn’t go perfectly at first. Our pup was well cared for and seemed to have a great time with Caitlin and her dogs.”
Kyndra B.
About: I have caretaking experience, I have had many pets in my lifetime from puppies, dogs with heart murmurs, to timid rescues that need lots of growth and support. I have a belief that all dogs can be cares for with ease, because I understand them through their personalities and specific needs. Every dog is unique in a beautiful way, just like humans, I do my best to pick up on their queues and give them the attention they deserve and give them good energy. I am open to caring for pets every day of the week, Monday to Sunday from daytime to overnight needs. I am a writer and creative and this would be my main job other than those duties which I would balance efficiently. At my home, I have two separate units. I have a main house and a studio next door, along with two fenced in backyards. I am near the Hoquiam town hall nearby the town which is perfect for long walks.
Niles S. & Noella G.
“Wow!I am totally blown away by the service and care Niles and Nicola provided for our Bella’s stay.We had daily updates and pictures that sent a thousand good vibes and a warm cuddly feeling for me.Their genuine care ,knowledge and time w Bella definitely gave me the assurance I needed to know I could relax and not worry about my girl not eating ,playing ,socializing and being loved.In the past it has been a concern that my Bella was thrown in he mix w other animals without properly getting adjusted to her surroundings.I always dreaded dropping her off to a new place not knowing how she would do. I can say that this has been the Most rewarding experience for Bella and for us.A million Thank s to Niles and Nicola for giving our Bella the love and security she needed .We appreciate your warm hearts and loving hands.We are definitely booking Bella’s next stay w her new family and pack. Aloha”
Thomas S.Star Sitter
“Thomas was great. Very easy going, our puppy randomly went into heat and he just rolled with it. They got to be outside for a lot of the day and he sent me photos throughout their stay. They were happy campers when they got back and we were able to enjoy the wedding festivities without worry. Thank you Thomas!”
Jonathan B.
“11/10”
Iris B.
“We had the absolute best experience having our friend Iris watch our dogs while we were away on vacation. From the moment we left, we knew our pups were in great hands. Iris was amazing with them—so loving, attentive, and patient. Honestly, we have a feeling they didn’t even want her to leave when we got back! It was such a relief to be able to truly relax on our trip, knowing our dogs were safe, comfortable, and happy in their own home. Iris kept us updated and made sure their routines stayed consistent, which meant the world to us. She treated them like her own, and it showed. Coming home to two happy dogs (who might’ve been slightly disappointed to see us instead of her!) just confirmed how well they were cared for. We’re so grateful for Iris and wouldn’t hesitate to ask her again in the future. Highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will love your pets like family.”
Megan B.
“Megan was great, on time and personable. She sent a few pics over the holidays. He came back clean and happy (except for paws but he was playing in the yard. Not expected but was surprised .) Im in UH Redmond and we meet in Duvall so drop off and pickup was easy.”
Beibei C.
“Beibei truly loves animals, I've seen her go the extra mile to help animals out all the time. She grouses some about her own dog, but I've seen her always step up to take care of it. She takes her dog out for walks 3 or 4 times a day and made a dog jacket for her so she would not be cold in winter. I would trust her with my dog anytime!”
Barbara A.
About: I’ve taken care of different types of dogs since young, I’ve bathed, walked, kept up on medication, special needs etc and keep a well detailed routine and also can adapt easily. I’m a stay at home mom therefore my schedule is quite flexible at the moment. My kids are 2 and a half and 1 and love animals I have a fenced yard and a dog and cat that love other animals! The more the merrier as they love to play! We also take daily walks to burn that energy, for humans and pets alike.
Lanelle H.
About: Dog walking, dog day care and boarding experience in our family. We have over 10 years of care experience for your loved pets in our care. We have a fenced yard for them to run and play, someone will always be home with them never alone, they are free to roam the home, and we have children of all ages so if they come from a family with kids they will have little to keep them busy well away on their pet vacation I am home all night with your pets and during the week I am home most days, when I am not home my son is home with your loved ones we are a big family who helps each other A French bulldog lives in our home who’s almost a year super friendly with people and loves to play with other friends. We do separate feedings in our home so each dog can enjoy their meals they have outside time where they all can play in summer we have a doggy pool for them to splash around in. At nights all our pets are inside nice warm and cozy. We don’t kennel our personal dogs but if you choose a kennel we do suggest you bring one sometimes pets feel more comfortable in their own space
Melbourne dog parents share their Rover experiences
Our first experience with rover and it couldn't have gone better.Thanks to Bethany and her family. They took care of our sweet little girl and sent us all kinds of pictures. We will be her again ! Thanks Bethany!
Bethany and her family are fabulous sitters. This time they watched all 3 of our dogs not just our pup. Our pup Fizzle got herself into some mischief and from beginning to end Bethany helped us out. It made the whole thing much less stressful. We adore Bethany and our dogs do too!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Melbourne is $43
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As of Aug 2025, 12 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.
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 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 12 dog boarding sitters in Melbourne on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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