Dog Boarding in Palm Desert
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Top rated Palm Desert dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“I am so grateful for Jackson great care and flexibility. I will put my baby Shaq in Jackson care next time when I will be out of town. Thanks so much again for everything 🙏”
“Katie is all around wonderful - nurturing, considerate, thorough, and a true dog lover. She took incredible care of Peyton (my first time leaving him!) and kept me at peace in doing so. Peyton can’t wait to return! ;-) xx”
“Katie took wonderful care of my special needs dog in a short notice situation. She was very easy to communicate and was flexible with me on pick up and drop off. She sent me lots of pictures during my dog's stay and checked in with me often. I can't recommend her enough! Most people would not open their home to a medical special needs dog but Katie did without a second thought. Thanks again for the wonderful experience. So grateful to have found you”
“We have used Rover for a couple of years and Brandon excels at communicating, which provides such a comfort ! He is flexible and demonstrates patience and handles our big boys with ease My chocolate lab does not like strange men and he took a shine to Brandon ! At pickup they were happy and non stressed Thank you !! We will be spreading your name amongst our friends!”
“Sierra was great with Buddy and keeping me informed of how he was doing with cute pictures of him playing with his new found friends. He was exhausted when I picked him up”
“Brandon and Billy took fantastic care of Spencer while we were away. They kept us updated throughout his stay with photos. They went above and beyond to make him feel right at home. While we hate to have to leave him while we travel, we are so grateful to know what good and caring people Brandon and Billy are to our pup.”
“If there were 10 stars to give I would have done so gladly! Joy is an absolute dog whisperer. My wife and I went out of town for a few days and we needed to leave our 6 month old puppy with someone. Boarding him in a confined area along with a cage was just not anything we wanted to do. We checked on Rover in our area and up popped Joy. And we are so glad she did. We scheduled a meet and greet and signed up for the dates we needed after our meeting. We still had our reservations about leaving our dog with someone since he is only 6 months old. Those fears were short lived as soon as we saw how Joy handled our dog when we dropped him off on our date of departure. Shortly thereafter we started receiving photos and videos of our little fur buddy and with each photo we could see how he was getting more comfortable in his new surroundings. And we were getting more comfortable along with him. Periodic updates during the day and up until his bedtime kept us relaxed and confident that we made the right choice. We will not hesitate to utilize Joy's services and recommend those services to others. Do yourself a favor and at the very least call Joy for a meet and greet before you make a decision. You will be glad you did and you will save yourself a lot of time and energy. We will gladly and comfortably use Joy in the future.”
“Excellent care and love given to my pup, Tillie. Maggie is a dream sitter. She is responsible, loving and pays attention to all the details. Tillie was so happy at her home and really enjoyed playing with the other dogs, long walks and all the love. She will definitely going back to Maggie’s!”
About: I’ve been caring for dogs of all sizes since I was a young girl, and animals have always been a natural part of my life. I’ve rescued dogs throughout my adulthood and loved every breed, personality, and quirky soul that’s come my way. Even cats — despite my allergies — tend to walk right up to me, which always makes me smile. I’ll still care for them with love (and a little help from allergy meds). I’m an empath with a deep, intuitive connection to animals. Nervous, shy, senior, or sensitive pets usually relax around me quickly. I read their body language, respect their boundaries, and create a calm, predictable environment where they feel safe and understood. I also bring professional caregiving skills to my pet care. As a retired massage therapist and longtime caregiver, I can offer gentle pet massage, calming touch, and support for aging, compassionate end of life care and support or anxious dogs. I’m comfortable providing wound care, administering medications, and injections for diabetic animal when needed. What truly sets me apart is the combination of lifelong love of animals, my experience, intuition, and genuine compassion. Your pet will be cared for with patience, warmth, and the same steady presence I’ve brought to every animal I’ve loved. I create a calm, predictable environment where pets feel safe, understood, and cared for in my Home or Yours. I will respect your home, your space, your privacy and the trust you placed in me.
“Erin and Alex were amazing sitters for my pup, Phoebe. She can get a bit anxious but she immediately warmed up to both of them. Erin kept me updated throughout the stay with photos and texts. She was extremely professional, caring, and took extra special care of my girl. Phoebe was right at home when I arrived to pick her up and I could tell she had been well cared for.”
“Tanya was an excellent choice for our 2 pups. They boarded at her home for 11 nights. She sent awesome pictures frequently. They settled in quickly and were super calm when we picked them up. We highly recommend Tanya and will use her services again when we return to the area next year.”
“Tetyana took excellent care of our two dogs. They enjoyed both outdoor and indoor activities and we received lots of pictures during their stay. One of our dogs requires medication and Tetyana happily provided that service daily. Our dogs came home happy, healthy and tired!!”
“Matthew always takes such great care of our girls. Their home is perfect for pets and has a great outdoor space. I will always book with Matthew when our girls needs a sitter.”
“Ary has been the best sitter! Highly recommend! She is so sweet and takes the best care of our girl and our pup doesn’t love everyone but LOVES staying with Ary!! Thank you so much again.”
“Joan and her husband took such great care of our cat! They sent lots of pictures and texts letting us know that he was doing well, and that they were interacting with him. I will absolutely rebook in the future.”
“Araceli was very responsive to our messages and sent updates that included videos and pictures of our pups. She took very good care of them. They had a wonderful time and came home exhausted.”
“kevin was very attentive and wanted to make sure he kept our pups’ routine the same. he was patient with our nervous pup. his pups were excellent with our dogs too. he is very responsive. would book with kevin again!”
Over 2,499 pet parents in Palm Desert have booked dog boarding
Palm Desert dog parents share their Rover experiences
Katie has been wonderful, very kind, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She and her lovely daughter, Rori, took excellent care of our dog, Riley. We received regular photos and updates throughout our trip, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy pet sitter.
Brandon was outstanding! I think Bentley was a little reticent to come home with us because we are not going to dote on her the way Brandon did! Love that he sent morning and afternoon updates along with many photos! No question that Brandon will be our go to caregiver for future stays!!!!
Penelopi had a wonderful stay with Brent. He was so good with her & assured us in every way we had nothing to worry about. He was very good with her medication routine also & being that she's elderly, he spoke loud for her & treated her like family. He sent us photos & updated us throughout her stay * for that, we were very appreciative. His yard area was a perfect place for her to run around & his home was set up very comfortable. Her bed even had a beautiful view.
We couldn't be happier with our experience! Mara was fully prepared, she had already read through Rover reviews to understand Thumper's history before he even arrived. That kind of thoughtfulness goes a long way to making us feel comfortable. He was welcomed warmly from the start and clearly felt right at home in her care. We'd recommend Mara without hesitation and are already looking forward to Thumper's next visit with her!
Excellent care and love given to my pup, Tillie. Maggie is a dream sitter. She is responsible, loving and pays attention to all the details. Tillie was so happy at her home and really enjoyed playing with the other dogs, long walks and all the love. She will definitely going back to Maggie’s!
Tanya was an excellent choice for our 2 pups. They boarded at her home for 11 nights. She sent awesome pictures frequently. They settled in quickly and were super calm when we picked them up. We highly recommend Tanya and will use her services again when we return to the area next year.
Chyna is amazing!!! I can't say enough good things about her! This review is after the second time she watched our frenchie Remy. (Tried to leave one the first time but it was our first time using rover and got confused). We were thrilled after our first experience with Chyna and we were so excited she was available to watch Remy again. I would recommend Chyna to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and communicative sitter! She went above and beyond making sure Remy was taken care of as he normally is at home and made us feel so comfortable!! Lots of updates and photos :) We were able to enjoy a long wedding weekend without worrying how he was doing. It is such a relief to find someone you trust with your pup, we will book with her anytime when we are in the area! She is exactly what you would hope for and we can't thank her enough!!
Bunny was so kind and patient with my pup right from the start. She made him feel comfortable and loved and I could tell my pup felt right at home. She sent pictures and updates as well which was so nice and much appreciated. She’s professional and communicative and I will 1000% use her again. 10 out of 10.
Our little Oliver is a picky little guy and doesn’t like staying with just anyone. He loves staying with Rui though! Rui always takes such good care of Oliver and his updates and videos show us how well Oliver is doing. We wouldn’t Choose anyone but Rui-he’s really the best!
My dog Mimi suffers from terrible separation anxiety so I was concerned about the first time she’d be away from home. Lauren sent me texts and photos to show Mimi was doing well. Everything about Lauren’s business is highly professional but filled with empathy. The ONLY disappointment was that she doesn’t walk the dogs but with several under her care at any given time I understand why. She’s a little pricey but well worth it. Next time I need someone to watch over my precious pit bull I’ll certainly use Lauren. (Besides, the dogs get a lot of exercise playing in the spacious backyard.
Angela is always such a pleasure to work with. Our dog Major has spent many boarding sessions each one week long. Our dog is always happy to go to her house and he has a great time. Angela sends pics and videos throughout the week and we feel very comfortable recommending her services.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Palm Desert is $65
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Sitters in Palm Desert average 9 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Palm Desert is $65 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $455. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Palm Desert dog boarding rates can be found as low as $35 to as high as $84 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 302 sitters provided dog boarding in Palm Desert. 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, 93% of Palm Desert dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Palm Desert have an average of 20 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 Palm Desert.
Rover makes it easy to find Palm Desert 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 302 dog boarding sitters in Palm Desert on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Palm Desert, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% 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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