Dog Boarding in Merrillville
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1. Bernice S.
“I was so apprehensive about leaving my Nori with anyone, but to my surprise after leaving him with Bernice she quickly me down by sending me pics of Nori, throughout the day. Nori seemed so happy, and it made me feel at peace.”
2. Najah L.
“Thank you for doing such an amazing job. I was so impressed. We will definitely be booking again. Jack had so much fun and I can tell he was well taken care of. We can’t thank you enough.”
3. Carmelle Joy & Dan H.
“Many many thanks to Joy and Dan! I was anxious leaving Winston with someone I did not know but right away they put me at ease. We had our meet and greet and Winston took to one of their children immediately. During Winston’s stay, Joy and Dan sent photo updates - Winston was having a great time and had settled in well. My only concern was that Winston was having so much fun he wouldn’t want to come back home! I cannot recommend Joy and Dan highly enough and will definitely rebook, pending their availability.”
4. Emily R.
“Emily knew as a first time rover user that I was nervous and made sure I was completely comfortable with leaving Cub! Will be booking with her for ALL of my rover visits”
5. Giannina G.
“I was pleasantly impressed with Giannina for taking care of Coco. He seemed very happy with her. She was very excited to see him when we did a meet and greet. I will recommend her again to watch Coco when I travel again.”
6. Monica & Joseph L.
“Monica was awesome with our dogs. She was responsive and took great care of our two little dogs. When we come back into town, we will definitely use her again!”
7. Sandra P.
“This was first time leaving our brand new puppy Marley with a stranger. Sandra sent us daily pictures and we were able to contact her anytime to see how she was doing. I will definitely be using Mrs. Sandra in the future.”
8. Mandy B.
“Last weekend was our first time using Rover, and Mandy made us feel comfortable leaving our two dogs in her home. We will not hesitate to book her again.”
9. Amatista C.
“Amatista and her husband were amazing with Jackson. He even came back knowing a few tricks ?. I thank them for their flexibility because this was a last minute booking for me.”
10. isabella p.
About: I have been around animals of all sorts my whole life! (from the fluffy ones to the scaly ones!) I have experience with most pets including dogs, cats, geckos, hamsters, fish, etc. I myself have a border collie named Dazie and two cats named Yuumi and Rumble! I work from 8-3 as a nanny! As soon as I get home, I tend to my pets first!! I walk the dogs! and feed the cats their wet food! I live in an apartment! Therefore, i do not have a free yard for them to roam. I take my dog out every 2-4 hours when I am home! When I am at work, they are alone for 7-8 hours but are tended to as soon as I get home! Next to my apartment is a huge unfenced field I take my dog to run around unleashed (only good for dogs that can be unleashed)!
11. Mohamed A.
“I highly recommend Mohamed for Rover, as he has years of experience with dogs as a pet owner himself. Mohamed has the skills needed to perform this job. He is knowledgeable in dog behavior, highly responsible. Great organization skills which are important when handling more than one dog and multi tasking.”
12. Nicole W.
About: I’ve had dogs my whole life! Taking care of them is a passion I didn’t realize I had until I had my own house and didn’t have one to care for! So I quickly changed that and have a dog I care for daily. For drop in visits I am available before 830am and after 1. During that time I am in school with my kids. I am a home maker. I spend most of my daily hours home schooling my kids and taking care of my dog! Our home is filled with love and laughter. The care I provide is the same care I would expect one to treat their dogs with! Dogs are not just simply pets but family members and should be treated as so!
13. MacKenzie T.
“MacKenzie did great with Kona, she sent me lots of pictures and even offered to give him a bath! My dog got along great with her dogs and he was happy and calm when I came to get him. I will use her next time!”
14. Jordan C.
“Jordan took such care to make sure Patches felt comfortable and safe. She took her time to integrate her into the household, and then sent me pictures every night with her and Jordan's pup as well as her kid. Patches will skip meals when her routine is disrupted, and Jordan went out of her way to correspond with me and encourage her to eat. Very caring, organized, and accommodating. Highly recommend.”
15. Rose C.
“Buddy loved being at Rose’s house. She sent pictures to let me know how he was doing. It appeared that Buddy made himself right at home and enjoyed basking in the sun in the back yard and hanging with Rose’s 2 dogs. He came home a very happy boy and we’ll be sure to use Rose as our dog sitter whenever we head out of town or whenever Buddy needs some canine companionship for a day! 😊 All in all a great experience.”
16. Samantha G.
“Samantha is one of the most responsible and loving animal caregivers I’ve ever used. She’s so knowledgeable and kind to animals of all shapes and sizes. She treats my fur babies as her own! I couldn’t ask for better! 10/10 recommend!”
17. Doris A.
“Doris was fantastic! She sent lots of pictures during the 5 nights she kept Bruno. While in her care he decided that he wasn’t going to eat his food that I left with her. Besides trying to hand feed him, she also cooked for him! I will 100% trust her to care for him again!”
18. Noel B.
“Noel and his family were wonderful. Everyone gave Tom love and affection. I have no doubt that he felt very well looked after. Every day she didn't hesitate to respond to my messages and send photos. It reassures us a lot when we know that our pet friends are in good hands.”
19. Toya S.
“Toya was awesome! She sent me pictures and updates and made me feel so comfortable. Stone loves being with her. I’m definitely trusting her with my fur-baby whenever I leave again.”
20. Chloe K.
“Chloe was fantastic with our good boy! She took him on plenty of walks and sent all kinds of pictures and videos to let us know how he was doing. Her communication was top notch and made our pup feel right at home! She'll be our go-to if we need a sitter again!”
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Dog Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Merrillville on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 321 sitters provided dog boarding in Merrillville. 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 Merrillville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Merrillville have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Merrillville.
Rover makes it easy to find Merrillville 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 321 dog boarding sitters in Merrillville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Merrillville, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.