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“Kevin took great care of Ginny! He provided frequent updates, photos, and videos, and she always looked like she was having a great time relaxing or playing with Kevin’s dogs. It was great having a sense of confidence that Ginny was in good hands, and we’ll definitely have Kevin watch Ginny for us again.”
“Took the time to make sure my pup was at home and comfortable. He can be a little shy at first but Carrigan made sure he felt safe. Unsurprisingly, he seemed to adjust very quickly.”
“Cooper had a great time with Judith and her family. We booked Judith for a last minute doggy daycare and I felt comfortable leaving cooper with her right off the bat. Will definitely use her again.”
“Monika is a wonderful dog sitter! She was very communicative and sent many updates (with photos) during Buggy’s stay! She is caring, friendly, and organized! Highly recommended her for your pup and can’t wait to book with her again!”
“Nandita was absolutely wonderful! We set up a meeting ahead of time to make sure my rescue would get along well with her dog Ozzy and my pup was immediately comfortable with her (you can tell she’s a dog person!) and she helped him get comfortable and acclimate to her space before we confirmed- this really put me at ease. During my dog’s stay Nandita sent regular photos and videos so that while I was away I always knew that my pup was content and happy. She has excellent communication throughout the whole planning and visit and as an added bonus her space is perfect for a dog stay especially her backyard, dog friendly neighborhood, etc. I look forward to booking with Nandita again and really think she is an incredible dog sitter. Thank you Nandita and Ozzy for a great vacation for our pup and I look forward to booking with you again for future trips!!”
“Really great sitter! Very nice and welcoming. Would use again. She provided great updates with photos of my dog and even let me know he was eating all his food. Big thank you irene!”
“Jhensen was very friendly and kept us appraised of our dachshunds status over the weekend. It was reassuring to receive photos throughout the weekend and get status reports periodically. We will book again.”
“Tina watched our dog for 4 days and went above and beyond. She was extremely attentive to our dog’s needs and sent plenty of pictures of how well everything was going. We will absolutely book again for our next trip. Thank you Tina!”
“Andrea did a great job watching our dog. He seemed really happy and like he had a lot of fun! It’s always nice to know your fur kid is being well cared for when you are away.”
“We love, love, love Lily and her whole family, including Speedy. Our dog Flynn is so happy they’re running and playing and feeling like he’s at his home away from home. We can’t recommend Lily enough!”
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, FANTASTIC DOG SITTER! John was incredible with our Siberian Husky. He invested his time in an upfront meet and greet to have the opportunity to really bond with our pup, and that really helped make things go exceptionally well when it came time to watch our pup for overnight stays. Our pup doesn’t always love strangers but immediately felt comfortable and trusting with John which was amazing. John is also extremely communicative, sharing frequent updates and is flexible with his schedule, allowing him to accommodate his clients very well. We will be using John over and over again!”
“Katie had the best, most nurturing and relaxing experience! When I picked Katie up I could tell she felt secure. Katie can have separation anxiety but she was handled perfectly (walks, pets, a nap). I received lots of pictures and texts so I was comfortable too.”
“Mario and his wife were super communicative, provided constant updates and even took my dog on field trips with their dogs. I will be boarding with them exclusively going forward. Thank you so much, Mario!”
“Judy was amazing! It was Chief’s first time with her and he fell in love! Super communicative- great with updates and photos! We can’t wait until Chief gets to stay with Judy again!”
“Rosediane took great care of our Dunphy. He looked so happy from the pictures. Because Rosediane helped us with Dunphy medication and inhaler , Dunphy get better from his coughing. Rosediane helped us with delivery service. She has a nice big house that Dunphy was happy to roam around. Rosediane took Dunphy for a beach walk. I could see how happy Dunphy was. It was nice during our 7 nights away from my Dunphy to be able to see my sweet boy picture every morning. Thank you for taking good care of my boy. Dunphy will be happy to be with you again.”
“Oriana was so friendly, attentive to my dog’s needs, highly communicative, and very flexible when my schedule changed and I needed to change my pickup/dropoff times. She also has a huge, fenced-in backyard that is perfect for playing! Will certainly be rebooking with her again.”
“Rosa has been so great with Harmonia; I strongly recommend her. I was far away for 2 weeks and always feeling completely reassured knowing my best friend was in good hands.”
“Ivon Melissa did an amazing job, Jojo loved her! She took her for a ton of walks, was very attentive, and sent a lot of great pictures. 10/10 will be booking again!”
About: I have had pets my whole life that I’ve cared for and loved for many years . I also have experience professionally from working at kennels , pet daycares , pet hotels and animal hospitals/clinics . I’m very passionate about animal care and just animals overall as I am even studying to enhance my skills. Pet care is already what I do professionally for work and study , there will always be time for me to fit them into my daily routine. In my home I have caged well behaved pets and I have a large yard and walking trails nearby to my home for walks and enrichment .
“Kylo had a great stay with Anner! He was really accommodating of some hectic scheduling for the meet and greet, and we were able to see that Kylo would be comfortable for his stay ahead of time. Anner sent videos and some photos while we were away of Ky enjoying the yard and playing with other pups. When we picked Kylo up, he seemed like he had a great time! Thanks, Anner, for taking great care of our slightly older, very goofy boy!”
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1. Kevin & Ana C.
“Kevin took great care of Ginny! He provided frequent updates, photos, and videos, and she always looked like she was having a great time relaxing or playing with Kevin’s dogs. It was great having a sense of confidence that Ginny was in good hands, and we’ll definitely have Kevin watch Ginny for us again.”
2. Carrigan M.
“Took the time to make sure my pup was at home and comfortable. He can be a little shy at first but Carrigan made sure he felt safe. Unsurprisingly, he seemed to adjust very quickly.”
3. Judith H.
“Cooper had a great time with Judith and her family. We booked Judith for a last minute doggy daycare and I felt comfortable leaving cooper with her right off the bat. Will definitely use her again.”
4. monika m.
“Monika is a wonderful dog sitter! She was very communicative and sent many updates (with photos) during Buggy’s stay! She is caring, friendly, and organized! Highly recommended her for your pup and can’t wait to book with her again!”
5. Nandita K.
“Nandita was absolutely wonderful! We set up a meeting ahead of time to make sure my rescue would get along well with her dog Ozzy and my pup was immediately comfortable with her (you can tell she’s a dog person!) and she helped him get comfortable and acclimate to her space before we confirmed- this really put me at ease. During my dog’s stay Nandita sent regular photos and videos so that while I was away I always knew that my pup was content and happy. She has excellent communication throughout the whole planning and visit and as an added bonus her space is perfect for a dog stay especially her backyard, dog friendly neighborhood, etc. I look forward to booking with Nandita again and really think she is an incredible dog sitter. Thank you Nandita and Ozzy for a great vacation for our pup and I look forward to booking with you again for future trips!!”
6. Irene A.
“Really great sitter! Very nice and welcoming. Would use again. She provided great updates with photos of my dog and even let me know he was eating all his food. Big thank you irene!”
7. Jhensen A.
“Jhensen was very friendly and kept us appraised of our dachshunds status over the weekend. It was reassuring to receive photos throughout the weekend and get status reports periodically. We will book again.”
8. Radostina G.
“Tina watched our dog for 4 days and went above and beyond. She was extremely attentive to our dog’s needs and sent plenty of pictures of how well everything was going. We will absolutely book again for our next trip. Thank you Tina!”
9. Andrea C.
“Andrea did a great job watching our dog. He seemed really happy and like he had a lot of fun! It’s always nice to know your fur kid is being well cared for when you are away.”
10. Lily K.
“We love, love, love Lily and her whole family, including Speedy. Our dog Flynn is so happy they’re running and playing and feeling like he’s at his home away from home. We can’t recommend Lily enough!”
11. John H.
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, FANTASTIC DOG SITTER! John was incredible with our Siberian Husky. He invested his time in an upfront meet and greet to have the opportunity to really bond with our pup, and that really helped make things go exceptionally well when it came time to watch our pup for overnight stays. Our pup doesn’t always love strangers but immediately felt comfortable and trusting with John which was amazing. John is also extremely communicative, sharing frequent updates and is flexible with his schedule, allowing him to accommodate his clients very well. We will be using John over and over again!”
12. Rusudan J.
“Katie had the best, most nurturing and relaxing experience! When I picked Katie up I could tell she felt secure. Katie can have separation anxiety but she was handled perfectly (walks, pets, a nap). I received lots of pictures and texts so I was comfortable too.”
13. Mario B.
“Mario and his wife were super communicative, provided constant updates and even took my dog on field trips with their dogs. I will be boarding with them exclusively going forward. Thank you so much, Mario!”
14. Judy L.
“Judy was amazing! It was Chief’s first time with her and he fell in love! Super communicative- great with updates and photos! We can’t wait until Chief gets to stay with Judy again!”
15. Rosediane H.
“Rosediane took great care of our Dunphy. He looked so happy from the pictures. Because Rosediane helped us with Dunphy medication and inhaler , Dunphy get better from his coughing. Rosediane helped us with delivery service. She has a nice big house that Dunphy was happy to roam around. Rosediane took Dunphy for a beach walk. I could see how happy Dunphy was. It was nice during our 7 nights away from my Dunphy to be able to see my sweet boy picture every morning. Thank you for taking good care of my boy. Dunphy will be happy to be with you again.”
16. Oriana Z.
“Oriana was so friendly, attentive to my dog’s needs, highly communicative, and very flexible when my schedule changed and I needed to change my pickup/dropoff times. She also has a huge, fenced-in backyard that is perfect for playing! Will certainly be rebooking with her again.”
17. Rosa C.
“Rosa has been so great with Harmonia; I strongly recommend her. I was far away for 2 weeks and always feeling completely reassured knowing my best friend was in good hands.”
18. Ivon Melissa C.
“Ivon Melissa did an amazing job, Jojo loved her! She took her for a ton of walks, was very attentive, and sent a lot of great pictures. 10/10 will be booking again!”
19. Arly M.
“Arly cared for my cat for a whole week. I think she was caring and understanding to my cat needs. We communicate well and was professional. It was obvious that she has a passion for animals. And I appreciate that very much.”
20. Anner C.
“Kylo had a great stay with Anner! He was really accommodating of some hectic scheduling for the meet and greet, and we were able to see that Kylo would be comfortable for his stay ahead of time. Anner sent videos and some photos while we were away of Ky enjoying the yard and playing with other pups. When we picked Kylo up, he seemed like he had a great time! Thanks, Anner, for taking great care of our slightly older, very goofy boy!”
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As of May 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in New Canaan is $63 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $441. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most New Canaan dog boarding rates can be found as low as $46 to as high as $107 per night.
As of May 2025, 1,354 sitters provided dog boarding in New Canaan. 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, 91% of New Canaan dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in New Canaan have an average of 17 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 New Canaan.
Rover makes it easy to find New Canaan 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 1,354 dog boarding sitters in New Canaan on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In New Canaan, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% 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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