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Sitter Profile Image: Karen D.
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Karen D.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 176 reviews
81 repeat clients
30 years of experience
North East, MD, 21901

“Coda had an absolutely delightful time with Karen and her dogs and family. He settled right in with him and had a perfect stay from everything I’ve seen. They are wonderful people and I highly recommend them.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Barbra F.
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Barbra F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Middletown, DE, 19709

“Our other dog passed very recently and has been with Milo for life so leaving him was especially difficult. We typically board and this is our first time using rover. Barbara reassured us and sent photos/updates throughout our time traveling. Response time and communication was top tier. I could tell he felt comfortable and safe in her home and was happy as can be despite the circumstances. I am so happy we opted not to board. 10/10 recommend and would happily work with barb again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Justin & Stephanie W.
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Justin & Stephanie W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 188 reviews
68 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

“Justin & Stephanie were so great with our big dog & our older dog. We loved how detailed they were during the meetup and how many pictures they sent us while we were away! We really felt like they were in good loving hands while we were away and they made our first rover experience awesome.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla A.
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Kayla A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
10 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

“Kayla was great and was able to accommodate me and my dog on very short notice. She’s incredibly caring and was great with updating me during my boarding time. Will definitely use her services again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra R.
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Alexandra R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North East, MD, 21901

“Absolutely awesome! For my first time ever boarding a pet of mine, Alex made it super smooth, and I left feeling great knowing my boy was gonna be on a mini vacation himself ? Will 100% be using her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Geosselyn D.
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Geosselyn D.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
4 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21901

“Geosselyn was amazing with our pups and was able to take them on short notice due to our previous rover canceling last minute. Cannot recommend enough.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kara C.
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Kara C.
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$35
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16 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

About: I have taken care of dogs, my whole life whether they were my own or somebody else’s I absolutely love animals your animal will always be safe in my care and have the best time. I’m currently a stay at home mom so if I leave the house, I only leave to go to the grocery store or to grab the little one something to eat if they want it I have a huge backyard my house backs up against the woods. We are not close to the road at all. You’re dog would never be let outside alone my kids would run around in the backyard with them 💕

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Sharon M.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 98 reviews
47 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

“Sharon is very responsive and kept us up-to-date on how our puppy was doing throughout the stay. She is very sweet and our dog had an amazing time.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura G.
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Laura G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19713

“Sadie had such a great time staying with Laura. She is very skeptical about new environments; however, she was very comfortable and showed no signs of stress. I will be asking Laura to watch Sadie again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yvonne & Joseph K.
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Yvonne & Joseph K.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 197 reviews
49 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

“Yvonne & Joseph took exceedingly good care of my pup while i was away for 10 days. I will not hesitate to book them again in the future and certainly recommend them to anyone looking to board their dog with someone trustworthy and who genuinely cares about the safety and comfort of your four-legged friend”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jill & Thomas K.
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Jill & Thomas K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 158 reviews
77 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Middletown, DE, 19709

“Jill and Thomas were great to work with! I knew after I met them that they would be a perfect choice for Charlie's stay! They were so kind, friendly, and flexible with our schedule. Charlie came home a happy pup! I would absolutely use them again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacob & Megan W.
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Jacob & Megan W.
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$42
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
50 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bel Air, MD, 21015

“Great communication and flexibility. They also offered a half price trial overnight which was a great idea. I was uncertain how Riley would do with young children as she’s never had experience with kids younger than middle school age and having this trial before a week long stay made me more comfortable. Riley had a good time with them and Dunkin. We’ve booked that week long stay.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lindsey H.
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Lindsey H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19713

“Lindsey took care of Sydney for a night. When I was there to drop off, the kids and the family welcomed Sydney and made her comfortable. Lindsey provided frequent updates which I greatly appreciate. Sydney had a great stay at Lindsey's.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Pamela C.
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Pamela C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
11 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Bel Air, MD, 21015

“We are very pleased with the care Pamela provides for our dog! She really takes great care to make our dog feel comfortable. She has a great fenced yard where our dog can run around and explore. Pamela also keeps us posted on our dog’s activities with daily pictures! We wholeheartedly recommend Pamela!”

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Tabby A.
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$46
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
23 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Elkton, MD, 21921

“They took great care of our goldendoodle. I forgot to bring additional food for his stay and they took care of it. We needed an extra day of care and that was taken care of as well. Look forward to using again soon.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Claudia T.
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Claudia T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 142 reviews
37 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

“Claudia was absolutely fantastic! She sent frequent updates with pictures and was super caring. I could tell that she has a true passion for animals when I first met her. Everything worked out so easily that I had no cares leaving my dog behind. I will be using her again for sure. Thanks Claudia!!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Patricia T.
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Patricia T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19702

“Patricia was great with Lexi! She was one tired and happy pup when we picked her up after a weekend stay. We’ll definitely be boarding Lexi with Patricia again in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Brittany F.
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Brittany F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Warwick, MD, 21912

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Brittany watch our Toby for extended stay while we were on vacation. From the first meet and greet, we were certain we made the right choice as it is apparent Brittany genuinely loves animals and pet sitting. Her beautiful home and farm is such a welcoming place for animals of all kinds and our dog even used the pool for swimming. We really enjoyed the daily pictures and updates from Brittany to put our minds at ease. She even gave our dog a bath at the end. Highly recommend Brittany if you are looking for a loving pet sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Pearl J.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 131 reviews
47 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Havre De Grace, MD, 21078

“This is our second dog we’ve left with Pearl. She is a capable dog owner and sitter and easily manages the dogs in her care. Her home is dog friendly and our anxious dog settled down quickly with Pearl.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole & Michael M.
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Nicole & Michael M.
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rising Sun, MD, 21911

“Was amazing gave me updates sent me adorable pictures the only thing I was worried about was my dog not wanting to come back home lol they are amazing”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in North East is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog didn’t want to leave lol. Kwame was great, sent me lots of pics & vids through out my dog’s stay, always communicated and responded in a timely manner. Definitely recommend, will book again !

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Taneeya D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great time with my little guy, Amos. He came back full of stories of his new best friend. With a smile on his face.

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James E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kee was a lifesaver, responding to our last minute request after another sitter cancelled the day before our vacation. Our dog has separation anxiety and can’t be left alone in an unfamiliar place and Kee was able to stay with her for the whole week. She even went above and beyond to pick up extra food when what we left her ran out!

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Jessica L.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in North East on Rover is $44.4 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 628 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across North East. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

91% of North East sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which North East landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their North East home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your North East.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your North East sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in MD ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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