Dog Boarding in Pittsburgh
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1. Michael H.
“Michael and Maria were the best! They took such great care of Penny while I was out of town. Their apartment is so clean and a wonderful location for the city. They were so kind with sending daily updates and photos. I know Penny was in great hands!”
2. Richard T.
“Richard T boarded our dog Callie for a week while we were on vacation. He set up a meet and greet at his home to get her comfortable being there before our trip. Each day, he sent us pictures of her playing or resting to keep us updated and set our minds at ease. Our dog is never crated, so we would not send her to a typical kennel. Richard boards the dogs in his home, so she had access to the house and yard, just like she would at our home. Callie had a great time with the other dogs so we will definitely use Richard T’s services again!”
3. Christine B.
“Christine was so great w/ floof. He can be an anxious boy and she went out of her way to do lots of small things to make his stay as stress free as possible, working to accommodate him and what he needed to feel at home. She sent regular updates and pics, he came home a happy boy :) We'd love to use her again for future vacations”
4. Victoria K.
“Victoria took very good care of my two pups! She was extremely communicative and sent me updates and pictures several times a day. I felt very comfortable going on vacation and leaving my dogs in her caring hands. She is very sweet and you can tell she loves all animals. My smaller dog who is shy even came out of his shell during his stay at Victoria's. Very happy!”
5. Amy C.
“Amy is very flexible and responsible dog sitter who took good care of my pup over the holiday week. She sent me pictures and explained what my pup did throughout the day. We love Amy and will be using her for future dog sitting needs.”
6. Kirsten S.
“Kristen was fantastic. She's very flexible with the schedule and allowed us to pick our pup up throughout our trip so he could join us at the dog friendly locations. We would 100% use her again if needed.”
7. Kathleen K.
“I cannot say enough great things about our experience of boarding our six year old maltese Griswold with Kathleen!!! I was seriously apprehensive about boarding our dog for five days since he has never been away from me for more than one night. While he is quite loveable, he is also extremely high strung as are most maltese dogs. Well what a waste of time for me to be worried... my fear quickly melted with the pictures that Kathleen sent me throughout our trip. My dog looked like HE was having his own vacation!!! lol He looked more relaxed and happy than we did. All the nice long walks and special treatment spoiled him to no end. The only thing I needed to worry about was whether or not he would want to come home with me when I came to retrieve him!! :) He did come home with me, but I have to say.. he seems truly relaxed... I would have never believed it ... I now have to up my dog-mom game and walk him and spoil him more. If you are hesitating to book with Kathleen... don't! You and your dog will be so happy you did. Thanks so much Kathleen!!!! PS: Im sure Griswold cant wait for our (his) next vacation.”
8. Tia D.
“Tia was an absolute perfect petsitter for my dog Finley! She was flexible with drop off/pick up, sent updates including photos and videos, and made sure that my boy was getting lots of attention and playtime in the backyard. Tia’s dog Tang was a fantastic companion and playmate so Finley was spoiled having a canine friend around. Couldn’t have asked for more!”
9. Nelia & Brett M.
“Milo was so well taken care of & had a wonderful stay. I loved the puctures and updates serval times a day. The entire family took part in his care & giving him love while we were on this much-needed getaway. We have found the perfect sitter for him & will definitely have him stay again . Thank you so much for taking such good care of our little guy❤️”
10. Jacqueline O.
“Jacqueline was amazing with my cat! She was very flexible and understanding when I had to extend the stay and when I had originally forgotten some of my cat’s things at home. I would highly recommend her and would definitely book with her again! I felt very comfortable with her taking care of my cat and I never worried once about whether or not my cat was in good hands.”
11. Piper W.
“Mia seemed really happy with Piper and her family. Piper was super responsive, easy to communicate with, and flexible in terms of drop off and pick up. I would definitely leave Mia with her again.”
12. Sebastian O.
“We have asked them to watch our pups for the past few years now and they are absolutely wonderful sitters. Sebastian and his wife really spoil and give our dogs the attention and care they deserve all while keeping us updated on their stay. As a family of 5 with 3 small children, I think our dogs really enjoy the break they get when staying with Sebastian 😅. They are our go to sitters and we can’t thank them enough for all the love and attention they give our pups!”
13. Matthew S.
“Matthew is absolutely fantastic! I was gone for a week long vacation and having Chip stay with Matthew was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I know Chip was in good hands, he was having a great time and well taken care of. I got great updates and pics throughout my vacation which I love. Highly recommend Matthew, will use again ?”
14. Ryan N.
“I was a little nervous about leaving Lucy with a new sitter, but Ryan was wonderful! We had a meet and greet with him and his two dogs prior to Lucy's stay so we knew ahead of time that they were compatible. Ryan kept me up to date with photos of Lucy and what they were doing- she had an amazing time! Definitely would use Ryan again!”
15. Christy M.
“Christy was such an amazing pet sitter! It was my first time leaving my puppy for a weekend, so naturally I was a nervous wreck. She made time for me to come to the house and have a meet and great with her dog and my puppy. Throughout the weekend she would send me pictures of Gatsby playing and going on walks. It helped to ease my mind and see that he was having a good time and was in good hands. I will definitely be using Christy again! Thank you!”
16. Amy N.
“Amy sent us pictures daily with updates. She remembered her from a previous stay and knew who her dog friends were. Our Molly had a sore leg and she was attentive to her needs. She kept her safe on a dog run in her large yard.”
17. Trish M.
“Trish is wonderful and my little Dolce enjoyed her weekend with her and Otis! Dolce usually gets a little nervous with new people and dogs but she had the time of her life with Trish and Otis. Trush sent me fun photos and put my mind to ease that Dolce was having so much fun. Dolce looks forward to her next sleepover!”
18. Lucy & Matthew A.
“Lucy and Matt could not have been more perfect hosts for Winnie this weekend. They truly went above and beyond - sending photos and updates, taking Winnie on lots of adventures, playing with toys inside, loads of cuddles, and so much more. I am so glad that I found Lucy and Matt, and I now want to make sure that anytime we need Winnie to stay somewhere, she gets to stay with them! We traveled with such peace of mind and we came home to a pup that really didn’t want to return home from her little vacation. Thank you so much, Lucy and Matt, for taking such incredible care of Winnie!!”
19. Emily & Patrick M.
“Emily and Patrick were wonderful! From the beginning, they were asking thoughtful questions about Ruby's needs, routine, and personality. Their dog, Eli, became a new fur friend to our pup, Ruby and the photos and videos they shared while we were away gave us peace of mind. They were also accommodating as we had to change our drop off and pick up times. We will definitely be booking them again!”
20. Audrey M.
“audrey was so sweet to my cat, love! and she made her feel so comfortable and welcome. she’s also very responsive! i would definitely recommend her:)”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Pittsburgh on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 772 sitters provided dog boarding in Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Pittsburgh have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Pittsburgh.
Rover makes it easy to find Pittsburgh 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 772 dog boarding sitters in Pittsburgh on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Pittsburgh, 88% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.