Dog Boarding in Nelson, MI
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“Erin was fantastic as always. My girl is always so excited to hang out at her house with the other dogs and her boys. She comes home so worn out from having the best time. We really appreciate everything she does to keep our girl safe and happy while we are away. So grateful”



“Joni is absolutely the BEST! I have a 6 year old Australian Cattle Dog that loves constant attention. I’ve tried traditional boarding in the past at a “pet retreat” but my dog does not typically get along well with other dogs even though I’ve socialized him with training classes, walks, and with other dogs visiting the house. I was worried about leaving my dog for a week since he can’t be with other dogs but Joni handled it with no issues! Joni offered a meet and greet for my dog to get acclimated with her home and a few treats to entice him back. Communication was frequent while I was out of town and Joni even provided pictures. Bottom line, you can’t find anyone better than Joni to care for your dog and I will be booking with Joni in the future!”

“Kathy watched our dog barbell for several days while we were up north. She was so great! She sent pictures kept us updated on barbells care. Barbell had so much fun playing with Kathy and her dog. Thank you so much Kathy! We appreciate you watching her during a holiday weekend!”


“Marty was fantastic with my dog. She accommodated our need on short notice and treated our girl like her own. She sent me photos and videos through out the time I was away. Her home and yard are beautiful. The fenced area was very impressive! I will definitely trust Marty with my dog in the future.”


“Burgandy was a great communicator, kept us updated on how Arlo was doing & even sent us pictures. You can tell she loves & cares for animals. This was our first time using Rover & I felt very comfortable leaving Arlo in her care after our meet & greet. I would recommend Burgandy and will book her again when needed.”


“Kim was great with our pup. He came home very happy. Trusting someone you don’t know well with part of your family isn’t easy. But from the moment I dropped my dog off, I knew instantly he would be loved and cared for. I had no fears leaving him and would absolutely recommend Kim as a sitter/boarder. My family does a lot of traveling and I would be more than pleased to have her watch him again!”



“When we arrived at Shannon’s home, Archie ran to the door. He was so excited to stay for the second time. I felt the same way. During our absence, we received pictures several times. Shannon communicates well. Her smile is consistent with her loving care and flexibility to accommodate our schedule. I am so glad I got to know her and grateful for her care of our beloved dog. Without her, needing to leave Archie would result in much worry. With him in her care I know he is safe and having a wonderful time”


“Martha was very personable in our arrangement. She sent several messages to let us know how our Gabbi was doing. We've got a real spoiled dog and she wasn't used to being away, but Martha allowed her to sleep with her to keep her calm. That was much appreciated.”


“Vickie is Fantastic! Our Cavalier enjoyed her stay with Vickie while were away. She loved her like she was her own and accommodated our little Diva while we were away. Vickie was also very accommodating with our flight delays with getting home. Thank you!!! Definitely 5 Stars!!!”


“Kaleigh was great with my dogs! She took great care of them while we were out of town. Sent me several pictures too which eased my mind about having a new sitter. Will definitely rebook with her in the future. Thanks Kaleigh for everything you did for the girls!”


“I am so thankful for Jennifer! She took excellent care of my senior dog, Molly! Jennifer sent lots of photos and updates along with taking Molly on walks. Molly was so happy and relaxed when I picked her up. I knew Molly was well taken care of and loved! Jennifer and her family are so nice and took care of Molly as their own. This was such a great experience, I booked with Jennifer again as soon as I got home! I appreciate Jennifer so much and highly recommend her!!”


“Jessica is wonderful and great to work with. She provided a comfortable and secure environment for Brody and Bailey, our two Yorkie Poos. We will definitely be booking with her again.”


“Jennifer was amazing with our two 1 year old pups. She is great at reading dog behavior and even helped train them a bit while they stayed. She kept in touch and sent pictures while we were gone too. She was very responsive to all my messages and concerns. She really did care for them like we would have! They also made friends with a few of her dogs. She was amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter or trainer with experience!”


“Cristina was absolutely fantastic! I was very anxious leaving our newest dog with someone for the first time, and I let her know that so she made sure to send me multiple updates/photos during the day which was greatly appreciated by me! She took great care of my Mocha, and has a beautiful and clean home with a very nice fenced backyard 😊 Highly recommend, and will use her again in the future.”


“Jessie was a great dog sitter for my rambunctious lab! She greeted us warmly and I felt comfortable leaving my pup in her care. I got phots and plenty of communication while I was out of town for the weekend. I would definitely trust her to dogsit in the future.”



“Michelle is fantastic! She had excellent communication before and during Philly's stay. She sent us pics and updates on how Philly was doing through out the whole week. He received such wonderful care, that we were worried he was not going to want to come home with us. She's definitely earned a repeat customer with us.”


“My son needed a place for his dog to stay while he was in town from out of state and was put at ease as soon as his puppy met Audrey! Good communication and daily pictures made Penny’s stay with Audrey successful! Will definitely use again!”

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Erin L.Star Sitter

“Erin was fantastic as always. My girl is always so excited to hang out at her house with the other dogs and her boys. She comes home so worn out from having the best time. We really appreciate everything she does to keep our girl safe and happy while we are away. So grateful”




Joni N.Star Sitter
“Joni is absolutely the BEST! I have a 6 year old Australian Cattle Dog that loves constant attention. I’ve tried traditional boarding in the past at a “pet retreat” but my dog does not typically get along well with other dogs even though I’ve socialized him with training classes, walks, and with other dogs visiting the house. I was worried about leaving my dog for a week since he can’t be with other dogs but Joni handled it with no issues! Joni offered a meet and greet for my dog to get acclimated with her home and a few treats to entice him back. Communication was frequent while I was out of town and Joni even provided pictures. Bottom line, you can’t find anyone better than Joni to care for your dog and I will be booking with Joni in the future!”


Bennet A.Star Sitter

“Bennet is an excellent dog sitter. She nursed my dog back to being healthy after a bout of diarrhea when I was gone. I would highly recommend her.”


Kathy Y.Star Sitter

“Kathy watched our dog barbell for several days while we were up north. She was so great! She sent pictures kept us updated on barbells care. Barbell had so much fun playing with Kathy and her dog. Thank you so much Kathy! We appreciate you watching her during a holiday weekend!”


Marty T.Star Sitter

“Marty was fantastic with my dog. She accommodated our need on short notice and treated our girl like her own. She sent me photos and videos through out the time I was away. Her home and yard are beautiful. The fenced area was very impressive! I will definitely trust Marty with my dog in the future.”


Burgandy M.
Star Sitter


“Burgandy was a great communicator, kept us updated on how Arlo was doing & even sent us pictures. You can tell she loves & cares for animals. This was our first time using Rover & I felt very comfortable leaving Arlo in her care after our meet & greet. I would recommend Burgandy and will book her again when needed.”


Kim S.Star Sitter

“Kim was great with our pup. He came home very happy. Trusting someone you don’t know well with part of your family isn’t easy. But from the moment I dropped my dog off, I knew instantly he would be loved and cared for. I had no fears leaving him and would absolutely recommend Kim as a sitter/boarder. My family does a lot of traveling and I would be more than pleased to have her watch him again!”




Shannon O.

“When we arrived at Shannon’s home, Archie ran to the door. He was so excited to stay for the second time. I felt the same way. During our absence, we received pictures several times. Shannon communicates well. Her smile is consistent with her loving care and flexibility to accommodate our schedule. I am so glad I got to know her and grateful for her care of our beloved dog. Without her, needing to leave Archie would result in much worry. With him in her care I know he is safe and having a wonderful time”


Martha H.
Star Sitter


“Martha was very personable in our arrangement. She sent several messages to let us know how our Gabbi was doing. We've got a real spoiled dog and she wasn't used to being away, but Martha allowed her to sleep with her to keep her calm. That was much appreciated.”


Vickie S.
Star Sitter


“Vickie is Fantastic! Our Cavalier enjoyed her stay with Vickie while were away. She loved her like she was her own and accommodated our little Diva while we were away. Vickie was also very accommodating with our flight delays with getting home. Thank you!!! Definitely 5 Stars!!!”


Blythe & Evan S.

“Great job. She sent pics of our dog while in her care. Overall, we were very happy w her caring overnight for our 2 year old dog. Would recommend her.”


Kaleigh J.

“Kaleigh was great with my dogs! She took great care of them while we were out of town. Sent me several pictures too which eased my mind about having a new sitter. Will definitely rebook with her in the future. Thanks Kaleigh for everything you did for the girls!”


Jennifer P.

“I am so thankful for Jennifer! She took excellent care of my senior dog, Molly! Jennifer sent lots of photos and updates along with taking Molly on walks. Molly was so happy and relaxed when I picked her up. I knew Molly was well taken care of and loved! Jennifer and her family are so nice and took care of Molly as their own. This was such a great experience, I booked with Jennifer again as soon as I got home! I appreciate Jennifer so much and highly recommend her!!”


Jessica S.

“Jessica is wonderful and great to work with. She provided a comfortable and secure environment for Brody and Bailey, our two Yorkie Poos. We will definitely be booking with her again.”


Jennifer B.Star Sitter

“Jennifer was amazing with our two 1 year old pups. She is great at reading dog behavior and even helped train them a bit while they stayed. She kept in touch and sent pictures while we were gone too. She was very responsive to all my messages and concerns. She really did care for them like we would have! They also made friends with a few of her dogs. She was amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter or trainer with experience!”


Cristina M.Star Sitter

“Cristina was absolutely fantastic! I was very anxious leaving our newest dog with someone for the first time, and I let her know that so she made sure to send me multiple updates/photos during the day which was greatly appreciated by me! She took great care of my Mocha, and has a beautiful and clean home with a very nice fenced backyard 😊 Highly recommend, and will use her again in the future.”


Jessie M.Star Sitter

“Jessie was a great dog sitter for my rambunctious lab! She greeted us warmly and I felt comfortable leaving my pup in her care. I got phots and plenty of communication while I was out of town for the weekend. I would definitely trust her to dogsit in the future.”




Michelle M.
Star Sitter


“Michelle is fantastic! She had excellent communication before and during Philly's stay. She sent us pics and updates on how Philly was doing through out the whole week. He received such wonderful care, that we were worried he was not going to want to come home with us. She's definitely earned a repeat customer with us.”


Christin H.

“So very happy with having Christin take care of Maggie. She made her feel so relaxed. Always sending me pictures of her. Would recommend her to everyone!”


Audrey C.

“My son needed a place for his dog to stay while he was in town from out of state and was put at ease as soon as his puppy met Audrey! Good communication and daily pictures made Penny’s stay with Audrey successful! Will definitely use again!”
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As of Aug 2025, 84 sitters provided dog boarding in Nelson. 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, 98% of Nelson dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 14 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 Nelson.
Rover makes it easy to find Nelson 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 84 dog boarding sitters in Nelson 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.
