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 and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Lori watched our dog Hana for four nights and we couldn’t be more pleased. Hana can be very anxious and temperamental, but Lori exceeded our expectations and was able to form a bond with her quickly. We usually avoid boarding Hana at larger facilities because she becomes overwhelmed and overly anxious. However, Lori was able to provide Hana with much more intimate care where she felt safer. Lori provided daily updates showing us that Hana was active and well taken care of. This made it much easier to feel at ease while we are on vacation. We will certainly be using her again.”
“Araceli was great with my two corgis. She kept me updated throughout my time away with pictures and videos. My doggos had the best time and I plan to rebook with her the next time I need a sitter.”
“Cristina was amazing with our boys! Very responsive, sent lots of pictures, and spoiled them all week! Will absolutely be using Cristina again in the future! Highly recommend!”
“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.”
“Hi awesome Claudia & Cris! Your dogs are just so.. adorable!!🥰😊 Thanks so much for being there at such very short notice. Your sharing videos of Joby plainly sees he is having a wonderful time. We could see him smiling all around. Yessssss! I totally would recommend Claudia & Cris to care for your fur baby. We are one happy customer and will most definitely be back for future times ahead.😁😂😂”
“Carolina was a great sitter for our baby. Her home was very welcoming and open. She kept our dog busy and active with walks and consistently sent us updates and photos. Definitely hope they are available anytime we are in need of a sitter again. I can't praise them enough.”
“Just picked up my pup from Robin & Rahn. They sent daily pics and videos and it was obvious that Freddie loved his stay with them. I felt so comfortable leaving him with them and will use their services again, if I need too.”
“Clara is a kind and accommodating cat sitter. She sent pictures of Kal interacting with her dog that makes Kal peacefully, ,comfortable and happy finding companion with her dog. Kal cried when my son picked him up,.. Kal wants to stay with his new friend dog. Thank you Ms Clara will see you again.”
“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!”
“Coco loves Ana and her husband! They really treat her like they would their own pup. They are super accommodating to her needs as an anxious dog with separation anxiety, and I know she loves the extra affection and attention that they give her while she stays with them. This is Coco’s second time staying with them, and we would book again with Ana!”
“Chau was highly communicative during our dog's stay, and had us over for quick visits ahead of time to check the fit with her pups and help ours get acclimated ahead of his stay. Our pup enjoyed the other doggos and getting to run in the nearby park.”
“Ami is excellent! She has watched our dog a couple times already while we are out of town. Our dog loves her and she’s very responsive and sends regular updates. We appreciate you Ami!”
“PJ loved staying with Emily so much! Emily sent me pictures and videos of PJ getting lots of hugs and cuddles. I was so happy to know that PJ was safe and in good hands while my family and I were thousands of miles away on vacation. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Emily again because PJ loves her and gets his quirks.”
“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!”
“Madelyn was incredibly communicative and provided photo updates throughout our pup’s stay. It was our first time using Rover and she made it such a smooth experience from drop off to pick up. Highly recommend booking with her!”
“Vipul was awesome, he has a lot of experience with dogs, and a nice fenced in yard for them to play. Our dog was happy, as evidenced in the pictures and video he sent us while on vacation. We highly recommend him.”
“Gwendolyn was AMAZING! This was our first time leaving our dogs with someone that wasn't familiar with them. I won't hesitate to leave them with Gwendolyn again! The daily updates were awesome! Wendy and Red seemed to feel like family and extremely comfortable. No issues with the transition home. Highly recommend Gwendolyn and her family.”
“Rippley and Biscuit loved Kaitlin and Verle! I was so happy to see how relaxed my reactive and senior puppers were at a new location. The pictures they sent me of the dogs in full potato mode assured me that they felt right at home.”
“Damariz was amazing with our 4 month old pup. Our little one is still too young to be spayed and Damariz took extra measures to make sure she was safe, took her to doggie parks and out for walks, and kept us very well informed of their day to day. We felt very comfortable leaving our pup in Damariz’s care. Thank you!”
Over 394 pet parents in National City have booked dog boarding
National City dog parents share their Rover experiences
Dear Rebecca, Thank you soooo much for taking care of our loved ones in our unfortunate time of need. We appreciate your due diligence on updates with pictures and short video clips. It was definitely helpful in this time of my mom's passing that we saw Maverick was well taken care of. Regards, Mark & Jytte
We had an amazing experience with our dog sitter! Madelyn took wonderful care of our dog from Wednesday night through Sunday morning and kept us updated with messages and photos and videos, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Our Archer looked happy, comfortable, and well cared for the entire time. It was clear that she genuinely love animals and treated our Archer like family. We came home to a relaxed and happy pup, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We highly recommend her services and would definitely book with her again. Thank you for taking such great care of our furry family member. Our Maltese-Shih Tzu can be a little picky and attached to us, but she made him feel comfortable and loved right away. 🐾💕
THEEE BEST !! this was my first time using rover for someone watching my dog & the experience was GREATT. Communication was clear and fast ! my dog isn’t the best around other dogs & vipulkumar had him around other dogs without any problems !!! my dog enjoyed his time would recommend 100% . Definitely booking again in the future.
We’ve now left our two French Bulldogs with Ana and her family three times, and we truly can’t recommend her enough. We’re very selective about who we trust with our pups since they require specific care, and it’s clear how much love and attention Ana and her family give them. Knowing they’re in such good hands gives us complete peace of mind. We’ll definitely continue booking with Ana anytime we need a sitter.
Maria was absolutely amazing, I couldn't be happier with how well she took care of Nora. She sent 3 updates a day with plenty of pictures and detailed stories about Nora day. She was super sweet and very accommodating especially when I asked to extend the stay one day. Absolutely the best Rover sitter I've had in 5 years hands down. Will definitely be back. Thank you so much Maria 😁
It gave me such peace of mind to leave Tala with Lori! It's such a relief to have a professional watch over your dog, so I knew Tala was going to get the care and attention she needed. I received regular updates of Tala having a blast chasing birds and getting pets. Tala definitely misses hanging out there!!
An amazing staycation for Stella with Katherine as always! She is so very accomodating, friendly, caring, and overall amazing. We can’t thank her enough taking care of our Stella, giving her lots of love and walks, and sharing her bff Hope with Stella too! We will always be choosing Katherine!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in National City is $60
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Sitters in National City average 8 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in National City is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. 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 $76 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 3,750 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, 90% 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 8 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 3,750 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 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.
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