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Sitter Profile Image: Matthew & Katelyn B.
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Matthew & Katelyn B.
$84
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Kora had a great stay! Photos and updates were provided daily. Kora, bring an older dog, needs medications daily and help with stairs. She came home a happy dog! Would highly recommend Matthew and Kate!

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Nancy G.
Sitter Profile Image: Jesse & Kimmy R.
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Jesse & Kimmy R.
$118
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Palo Alto, CA, 94303

This is our second time boarding and Becks was very well taken care of again. He had a small wound and Kimmy was very good about keeping it bandaged and clean. I got a lot of pics, which was great! Fully recommend!

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Karla N.
Sitter Profile Image: Manli G.
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Manli G.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
68 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Crescent Park, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Manli provided a Warm & Loving Home for my girl China. She sent Tons of Pictures every day that all showed how Happy China was playing with Manli’ beautiful Family and the other Dogs! I would HIGHLY Recommend her to Anyone looking for a Happy Place where their Dog can Play!!! 😁

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Brad W.
Sitter Profile Image: Jifu Y.
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Jifu Y.
$85
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
26 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Menlo Park, CA, 94025

We couldn't have been more pleased with the care Jifu provided for our dog. He was responsive, professional, and, most importantly, handled our very energetic pup with care. Our dog seemed to really enjoy her time with Jifu and his dog, Joki!

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Emily H.
Sitter Profile Image: Ying L.
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Ying L.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Crescent Park, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

I highly recommend Ying for anyone seeking a reliable and attentive pet sitter. She was incredibly thorough, followed every detailed instruction perfectly, and kept me at ease with regular photos and videos. One of my dogs bonded with her immediately, which is the ultimate endorsement. I couldn't have asked for a more professional or caring experience!

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Niharika J.
Sitter Profile Image: Olga S.
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Olga S.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Menlo park, CA, 94025

India had a wonderful visit with Olga and her family. She was loved, walked and cuddled. I received lots of photos and videos and felt completely assured India was in good hands. I loved that India had access to her yard, dog park and lots of walks. I am absolutely going to rebook Olga for India. I feel completely lucky to find Olga, she is a gem, thoughtful, responsible and naturally an animal person.

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Signe K.
Sitter Profile Image: Tracy D.
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Tracy D.
$72
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
39 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Mountain View, CA, 94040

Tracy was great! She got Yoshi to eat on the first day, which is very rare, so I know he was comfortable. She sent lots of pics and communication seamlessly. Great sitter, highly recommend and will use again!! ❤️

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Kelly K.
Sitter Profile Image: FANG L.
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FANG L.
$150
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
18 repeat clients
13 years of experience
East Palo Alto, CA, 94303

I boarded my fur baby, Bruce, with Fang for several days. She is caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She was sending updates regularly and I felt reassured that he was safe and happy under her care. I highly recommend her and would definitely book with her again!

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Marie & Kayla B.
Sitter Profile Image: Michael B.
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Michael B.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
36 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Los Altos, CA, 94022

Michael and Tyler were divided a truly wonderful and happy stay for our little girl. They welcomed her and made her feel right at home, and she clearly had such a blast with them. It’s so reassuring to be able to leave her with people who are going to love her and care for her as you would yourself. We will have no hesitation in leaving our girl with them again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Margaret B.
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Margaret B.
$108
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
East Palo alto, CA, 94303

My dog is quirky - she is high energy, full of personality, and a bit of a weirdo - I don’t trust just anyone to take care of her, but I do trust Margaret. Margaret took amazing care of Winter (despite her quirks)! I loved the updates and pictures. Would definitely use for boarding Margaret again.

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Sydney Y.
Sitter Profile Image: Shannon C.
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Shannon C.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Peanut had his trial day with Shannon today and everything went great. She took wonderful care of him, kept us updated with lots of photos, and made us feel very comfortable the whole time. We could see that he was happy and well cared for. We will definitely book with her again in the future

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Charleston Gardens, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

Jessica has done an excellent job taking care of Sunny. She sent us pictures often and even took Sunny for a bath! Sunny has had a great time with Jessica!

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Senhua H.
Sitter Profile Image: Tillana P.
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Tillana P.
$106
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
549 reviews
211 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Duveneck-Saint Francis, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Tillana took great care of Copper. She took him on all kinds of fun adventures and kept us updated with photos. We felt so happy to know Copper was having a great time while we were gone! We'll definitely leave Copper with Tillana again the next time we go out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Charlotte C.
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Charlotte C.
$107
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
9 years of experience
West Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Charlotte and family were amazing rover hosts! Great communication and could tell how loved our pup was in their care. Will definitely request Charlotte again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mel S.
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Mel S.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Palo Alto, CA, 94306

About: Our family has loved dogs for years, and we're excited to share our home with yours! Our kids have spent the past year as trusted dog walkers for several neighbors on our street, building a reputation for being dependable, attentive, and great with dogs of all sizes and energy levels. Our home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street in Palo Alto with a large fully fenced backyard and a spacious front yard, perfect for safe off-leash play, fetch, and lounging in the sun. With two active, dog-loving kids in the house, your pet will never be short on attention, belly rubs, or walks around our beautiful neighborhood. Whether your dog needs gentle company, lots of playtime, or a few long strolls a day, we'll treat them like one of our own. We offer weekend boarding from Friday through Monday, when our family's schedule is fully flexible and dog-focused. Your dog will get multiple walks around our leafy Palo Alto neighborhood, plenty of backyard playtime, and lots of company throughout the day. With two dog-loving kids at home, your dog won't be left alone for long stretches. They'll feel like part of the family from the moment they arrive. In our home, dogs get full access to our fenced backyard, multiple daily walks around our Palo Alto neighborhood, and lots of family company between adventures. We follow your dog's feeding schedule and routine closely, and send photo updates throughout the stay so you always know how your dog is doing.

Sitter Profile Image: Anam T.
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Anam T.
$104
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Stanford, CA, 94305

Anam is the sweetest and i loved getting updates on Bentley throughout the day! She also is extremely communicative. I can’t wait to work with Anam again.

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Alma C.
Sitter Profile Image: Mora K.
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Mora K.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
mountain view, CA, 94043

Mora is the best dog sitter we’ve ever had! She treated our dogs like family. Took them to parks and on hikes. They came back home very happy and well taken care of. Mora also sent many pictures and also gave our dogs lots of affection. Bonus is she has a fenced in backyard. We will definitely be calling Mora again!

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Anna P.
Sitter Profile Image: Nina & Leo O.
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Nina & Leo O.
$99
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
458 reviews
163 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Redwood City, CA, 94061

Nina and Leo are amazing! As our dog, Oreo is shy to people and very much attached to me, we'd been really anxious before the stay, the first boarding in his life. But we didn't need to! The photos they sent us relieved our concerns. At the pick-up, he was excited and looked happy between them and us:)

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Maiko O.
Sitter Profile Image: Bethany B.
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Bethany B.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Stanford, CA, 94305

Once again, Bethany has come through for Paco and loved him as he was her own. Had to go on an emergency travel for a funeral and she happily accepted the short notice. While my dog is currently special needs, no task was too big for Beth to handle. I look forward to booking her more frequently.

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Peyton G.
Sitter Profile Image: Kelly C.
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Kelly C.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
22 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Stanford, CA, 94305

Lucky is happy with her stay! Kelly is super responsive and friendly. The meeting place is easy to find and there are lots of places around for Lucky to have fun. Thanks!

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Emon D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog was well taken care of during a two-week stay. She enjoyed Olga’s yard. Olga is usually watching several dogs at a time and we love that she walks them every day. We also love getting photo updates of our dog from Olga. She is attentive and caring!

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Maria S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nova enjoyed her stay with Jesse and Kimmy. They have a nice space with fenced front and rear yards. They asked good questions at our meet and greet and provided frequent updates/photos to keep us appraised on how our dog was doing. We appreciated their detailed intake sheet, which asked for many details regarding the pet's behaviors and routines, highlighting their attention to detail and to providing the best possible care. At the end of the sit, Nova came home tired and happy. Thanks again for everything!

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Jonathan L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marivel and Alvaro were excellent! They provided me with multiple updates on my dog, and helped make him feel at home! They are very caring, flexible, and dedicated to making your dog feel comfortable. I will definitely book with them again in the future!

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Nicole M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

JoJo had a great time staying with Manli's family for a long weekend. Manli updated us every night with photos of JoJo's day, and it meant a lot to see her happy and playing with other dogs. Manli so clearly understands dogs and how they communicate. This was JoJo's first time boarded in a home, and I'm very grateful it was with Manli's family! She came home happy from a weekend full of play and attention.

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Natalie H.
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Thank you Rachel for taking such great care of Remy. We appreciate it and could tell he was in great hands while we were away.

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Nicholas & Christine K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jifu always takes amazing care of my big, high energy guy. He is always so responsive and trustworthy, I will book him whenever I can. My dog Benito always has so much fun in his back yard and Jifu always puts me at ease. Thank you!

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John P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I loved all the photos I got of Tizzy relaxing happily while staying with Angela & Kangwoong. They were very responsive and obviously took great care of her. Tizzy would be happy to go back!

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Beckie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Meerim has watched Lexi twice and has been amazing. She sends great photos and Lexi looked so relaxed and loved.

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Cinnamon C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alice was fantastic with Ollie during her 15-day stay. She kept us updated with photos and videos throughout our trip, which gave us complete peace of mind. Ollie came home happy, relaxed, and clearly very well cared for. She also had the best time playing with Alice’s dog, Charlie—they became great buddies! It’s obvious that Alice genuinely loves dogs and treats them like family. We wouldn’t hesitate to leave Ollie with Alice again and highly recommend her.

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Roobs H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ahmyah took care of my 8- year Golden Retriever (Basin) while I was attending meetings at Stanford for a few days. Its clear she really loves dogs. She sent me cute videos of Basin on campus having a great time! I would love for Basin to stay with Ahmyah again when we are back at Stanford.

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Cheri S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She and her husband took great care of my dog, Ruby! I could tell Ruby enjoyed playing with their dog, Tori, and I was so happy to see the pictures she sent us. Highly recommend!

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Miu Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dexter loves his vacations with Tracy. He is loved and well taken care of his entire stay. We love getting the daily updates and pictures and are grateful to know he is having the best time while we are away.

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Courtney M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

A was so kind to our pup, Napa. We appreciate her flexibility, knowledge, and fun personality. Napa looked forward to seeing her. She's conveniently located near Stanford, so she's a great fit for anyone visiting the hospital. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

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Lisa B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yun and Lina were amazing! They communicated quickly and were very responsive. They sent pictures every day and ensured that our pup was well taken care of. Would highly recommend!!

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Elizabeth R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog was very comfortable with crystal. She sent photos and videos regularly. I’d happily trust her with jamun again.

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Surbhi S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I boarded my fur baby, Bruce, with Fang for several days. She is caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She was sending updates regularly and I felt reassured that he was safe and happy under her care. I highly recommend her and would definitely book with her again!

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Marie & Kayla B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ali was fantastic! It was our first time leaving our dog with him, and at the end of her stay, she didn’t want to come home—which says everything. He kept us updated with photos and videos every day, which gave us so much peace of mind. Ali made sure she got plenty of exercise with walks and dog park runs, and she had an amazing time playing with his dog. She came home happily exhausted and clearly missing her new buddy. Plus she learned some new balls skills (fetch, drop, etc) which we had been trying to teach before her stay - bonus that she got some training while we were away! Communication was smooth and easy the whole time, and Ali was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up, which we really appreciated. We’ll definitely be booking with him again for more fun doggy playtime!

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Brian A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Moraima was great with my pup and very accommodating for pickup and dropoff times. Highly recommend!

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Yvonne G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Raven stayed here for two nights and had a great time! He was so well taken care of and I received updates and pictures frequently. I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with Carmen. Raven will be coming back in the future

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Ashley C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lia was incredibly sweet and thoughtful with my dog. She sent check-in videos and photos which made my kids so happy. I feel very lucky to have found her. Cali had a great stay!

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Lindsay N.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Palo Alto is $75 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $525. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Palo Alto dog boarding rates can be found as low as $37 to as high as $106 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 5,186 sitters provided dog boarding in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Palo Alto have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Palo Alto.

Rover makes it easy to find Palo Alto 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 5,186 dog boarding sitters in Palo Alto on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Palo Alto, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.

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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.