Dog Boarding in National City
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Top rated National City dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Katherine and her family are the best! My Abbi was cuddled and loved as if she was theirs! I received photos and a report every day on how she did. I highly recommend them for caring for your fur baby!!❤️”
“Bennie has become a regular with Heather and she is so amazing with him. I love that I can leave knowing he’s having a great time with her pack and he’s in a loving home. I’m so grateful we found her.”
“Hendrix has a second family. He fit in so well here with their kids and dogs. I was tempted to extend his vacation because of how much the family loved and took care of him. He’ll most definitely be back.”
“Thank you Robin for the amazing care you gave our fur baby for the week!! 5 star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ vacation club for him!! 🐶 I think he found his vacation home 🏡😍😍”
“Samantha has been the best care taker for my two pups that I’ve ever encountered. She was so willing to open her home up to my dogs considering some of their characteristics that have made people turn me down before. She cared for my dogs as if they were her own and gave me so many updates throughout the day. Our conversations are filled with affirmations that she has experience with all types of breeds and doesn’t discriminate against them at all. I will definitely book over and over again, she has become my go to boarder ❤️❤️”
“I booked with Izac just a couple days before. Communication was super easy and he and his wife were very reassuring and experienced (I’m always the more anxious one when leaving my dogs). Drop off and pick up were quick and simple. I would definitely leave my babies with them again!”
“Had our first stay this weekend with Damariz. Freda to to her right away. Damariz was vary caring and attentive. I received updates Freda and she was having a great time. I would recommend without hesitation Damariz for the care of your pets.”
“This was our first time using River and so we were a bit nervous about leaving Betts with a complete stranger. Wes and his family made us feel at ease and our Cocker Spaniel Betts was well taken care of. We received regular updates, which made us very happy we'd chosen Wes and we highly recommend him!”
“Carolina is such a sweet and responsible dog sitter. My dog spent 6 days with her and her dogs, and my dog seemed so happy together. She has a nice back yard and my dog enjoyed playing there. Thank you Carolina!”
“Araceli was amazing she took my dog on in very short notice for the holiday weekend. Very kind, clean home very dog friendly. She treated my dog as if she was her own. She gave updates which was very appreciated. I would 100% book again with her. Thank you so much Araceli.”
“Pamela is a great sitter, she’s quick to get back to you about booking and all things regarding your pups stay, very patient with my high energy dogs, and her open availability has been so helpful to my schedule. Highly recommend! She’s fantastic.”
“Martin was great—friendly and professional. He communicated with us daily, sending updates and pictures that reassured us our dog was in excellent hands. He responded quickly to any messages, which we really appreciated. We’ll definitely be booking with him again in the future.”
“Jinni took a very good care of Tigra. She is very responsive, and it was easy to onboard, communicate and followed feeding instructions. Looked like my cat loved being with Jinni a lot!”
“Any time you leave your pups with someone you don’t know, you naturally experience a sense of anxiety. That apprehension went away as soon as I dropped off my pups with Alan. He volunteered to show me the space where my dogs would be in his house, shared pictures of my dogs throughout the stay and gave me periodic updates on how they were doing. All this was greatly appreciated. You could tell Alan really loves dogs and enjoys pet sitting. I highly recommend Alan and plan on using this again!”
About: I am mom of 2 fur babies And 3 kidos of my own. We are a family that loves dogs. Our Golden retriever is a fun loving dog that just wants to be friends with everyone. My Morkie is a bit more serious but also loves to meet new friends. We would be honored to have your fur babies over at our house. We know that our pets are also part of our family. And as such. We would treat your fur baby as our own. We have a full back yard where they can play and full fenced yard. I can easily crate your dog if needed. I am currently working from home. So I can be here with your pup all day. And be watching them all day. Kids get home from school and will play with them. I have a fenced back yard and 2 friendly pups to keep your fur baby company. I can easily crate your dog as well if needed.
“Jessica was an amazing sitter while we were away. She was kind, thoughtful, and was even able to watch our kitten Dolly for the weekend with such short notice. She sent us updates about how Dolly was adjusting along with photos. It’s clear her home is full of animal lovers! We could not recommend her more. Thank you Jessica!”
“Alisiene was the perfect sitter! Our pup can be very timid - she was patient and loving and definitely won him over. We appreciated all the daily updates with great photos and were able to enjoy our trip more knowing that our little guy was in the best hands :)”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Katherine E.
“Katherine and her family are the best! My Abbi was cuddled and loved as if she was theirs! I received photos and a report every day on how she did. I highly recommend them for caring for your fur baby!!❤️”
Heather G.
“Bennie has become a regular with Heather and she is so amazing with him. I love that I can leave knowing he’s having a great time with her pack and he’s in a loving home. I’m so grateful we found her.”
Kaelah & Nicholas P.
“Hendrix has a second family. He fit in so well here with their kids and dogs. I was tempted to extend his vacation because of how much the family loved and took care of him. He’ll most definitely be back.”
Robin & Rahn D.
“Thank you Robin for the amazing care you gave our fur baby for the week!! 5 star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ vacation club for him!! 🐶 I think he found his vacation home 🏡😍😍”
Samantha M.
“Samantha has been the best care taker for my two pups that I’ve ever encountered. She was so willing to open her home up to my dogs considering some of their characteristics that have made people turn me down before. She cared for my dogs as if they were her own and gave me so many updates throughout the day. Our conversations are filled with affirmations that she has experience with all types of breeds and doesn’t discriminate against them at all. I will definitely book over and over again, she has become my go to boarder ❤️❤️”
Ella B.
“Thank you Ella for taking care of KOJI .We’ll see you again next week.”
Monique H.
“Monique is amazing. Great communication and my dog loved her! Thank you so much!”
Izac R.
“I booked with Izac just a couple days before. Communication was super easy and he and his wife were very reassuring and experienced (I’m always the more anxious one when leaving my dogs). Drop off and pick up were quick and simple. I would definitely leave my babies with them again!”
Damariz N.
“Had our first stay this weekend with Damariz. Freda to to her right away. Damariz was vary caring and attentive. I received updates Freda and she was having a great time. I would recommend without hesitation Damariz for the care of your pets.”
Wes C.
“This was our first time using River and so we were a bit nervous about leaving Betts with a complete stranger. Wes and his family made us feel at ease and our Cocker Spaniel Betts was well taken care of. We received regular updates, which made us very happy we'd chosen Wes and we highly recommend him!”
Carolina S.
“Carolina is such a sweet and responsible dog sitter. My dog spent 6 days with her and her dogs, and my dog seemed so happy together. She has a nice back yard and my dog enjoyed playing there. Thank you Carolina!”
Araceli L.
“Araceli was amazing she took my dog on in very short notice for the holiday weekend. Very kind, clean home very dog friendly. She treated my dog as if she was her own. She gave updates which was very appreciated. I would 100% book again with her. Thank you so much Araceli.”
Pamela B.
“Pamela is a great sitter, she’s quick to get back to you about booking and all things regarding your pups stay, very patient with my high energy dogs, and her open availability has been so helpful to my schedule. Highly recommend! She’s fantastic.”
Kirsten M.
“Kirsten is awesome! She took care of Maggie well, she even sent pictures of Maggie. Thanks for taking care of her. Would love to hire you again.Thank you so much!”
Martin M.
“Martin was great—friendly and professional. He communicated with us daily, sending updates and pictures that reassured us our dog was in excellent hands. He responded quickly to any messages, which we really appreciated. We’ll definitely be booking with him again in the future.”
Jinni X.
“Jinni took a very good care of Tigra. She is very responsive, and it was easy to onboard, communicate and followed feeding instructions. Looked like my cat loved being with Jinni a lot!”
Alan L.
“Any time you leave your pups with someone you don’t know, you naturally experience a sense of anxiety. That apprehension went away as soon as I dropped off my pups with Alan. He volunteered to show me the space where my dogs would be in his house, shared pictures of my dogs throughout the stay and gave me periodic updates on how they were doing. All this was greatly appreciated. You could tell Alan really loves dogs and enjoys pet sitting. I highly recommend Alan and plan on using this again!”
Ana C.
“Ana is a pet lover, she's had two dogs in her life time, a French Poodle named "Princess" that her husband gave to her since she was a puppy and kept her for 7+ years. Unfortunately she passed away due to health complications last year. She always gave her the love, care and attention she needed to be a happy dog. Princess was part of the family. During the time Princess was about 1yrs old, she took under her care a dog that her husband found in the streets, outside of her home. After posting signs of a missing dog, the owner came forward and said he didn't wanted him anymore. Ana and her husband decided to keep the dog after noticing that the dog had formed an attachment towards them. The dog named "George" became a part of their family as soon as he walked through their door. They decided to give him the love and care he needed. He's a sweet and lovable dog. Ana has also taken care of my five month old puppy named "Teddy" when I had to go out of town. Teddy quickly formed a relationship with her and I could tell that he enjoyed the time he spent with her. Overall, Ana is great with dogs and I know she would do great with any dog that comes into her life. ”
Jessica C.
“Jessica was an amazing sitter while we were away. She was kind, thoughtful, and was even able to watch our kitten Dolly for the weekend with such short notice. She sent us updates about how Dolly was adjusting along with photos. It’s clear her home is full of animal lovers! We could not recommend her more. Thank you Jessica!”
Alisiene S.
“Alisiene was the perfect sitter! Our pup can be very timid - she was patient and loving and definitely won him over. We appreciated all the daily updates with great photos and were able to enjoy our trip more knowing that our little guy was in the best hands :)”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in National City is $59 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $413. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most National City dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $75 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 3,562 sitters provided dog boarding in National City. 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, 89% of National City dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in National City have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 National City.
Rover makes it easy to find National City 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 3,562 dog boarding sitters in National City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In National City, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
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