Dog Boarding in Portland
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1. Katherine M.
“Katherine was able to board our cats during an emergency. She was extremely responsive and took wonderful care of our babies. Thank you, Katherine!”
2. Christine & Steven T.
“Mossy was very cared for during her stay with Christine and Steven. She got frequent walks and even a bath! We would definitely have Mossy stay with Christine and Steven again.”
3. Evita G.
“Evita is a great pet sitter! She is very responsive, flexible, and proactive in letting you know your pet is being well taken care of. I couldn’t recommend her more, and hope she is available the next time I need to go out of town!”
4. Michelle I.
“So many pictures of a happy pup with these two. They took great care of my guy and I will definitely hire them again! Thank you so much for helping out in a pinch and with such a short turnaround!”
5. Brittany K.
“Brittany was a delight! She took wonderful care of our pup who was clearly in love with her by the time we picked him up. Very communicative and easy to work with. Can't wait to work with her again!”
6. Ian S.
“Thanks Ian for taking care of Albert!”
7. Eve B.
“Eve was great with our pittie! He can be a nervous guy, but she was patient with him and he came home happy and healthy. Eve also noticed some hot spots on his feet and gave me a recommendation on how to treat them - truly above and beyond what we expected :)”
8. Katrina F.
“Katrina was great! Cunningham was in good hands yet again!”
9. Jason W.
“Jason did a wonderful job caring for our corgi, Enzo. He sent through some cute photos each day, and Enzo clearly had a great time. Highly recommend!”
10. Hope T.
“5 stars seems low! Without going into details, I made a booking mistake and Hope went above and beyond to help fix it. She was consistent (and cute) with her updates, very detailed in her understanding of my dog's med schedule and Darla very clearly misses her backyard access. Hope made my dog and I feel very comfortable and confident and I would absolutely trust her without a single qualm with my pup again.”
11. ryenne s.
“Above and beyond!!! I was super pleased from Ryenne. Gambit had such an amazing and fun time with her. I enjoy the amount of photos that she sent from my doggy. Definitely will recommend her no doubt.”
12. Paul I.
“Paul and Arnel treated our little old man like a king, and sent the photos to back it up. We were able to fully enjoy our vacation knowing the pup was WELL taken care of. Five stars, highly recommend. Thank you guys!!”
13. Shari G.
“Our puppies LOVE going to Shari's. They get so excited when we drop them off and we love receiving the photos and updates. It's wonderful to know that our dogs are in good hands while we are away. Shari is very responsive and helpful. We will definitely book with her again. Highly recommend!”
14. Jake C.
“Jake has been a God send for me and my dog Wilson. Wilson loses his mind when we get a couple blocks away from Jake's house - he's so excited he doesn't even look back at me as he goes inside. Jake's dog Zoe is also the sweetest. She's been a great companion for my dog when he stays with her. Jake sends me the cutest photos of the two of them playing and snuggling. I always trust my beloved pup is in great hands!”
15. Holly H.
“Holly was very friendly and took good care of our dog. She e-mailed us pictures every day, and our dog seemed quite happy. We would recommend Holly .”
16. Jocelyn S.
“She took good care of my dog and send me pictures and updates. and her two dogs were very sweet and got along well with my girl. I had a bit of a change of plans which affected the pick up time back and forth but Jocelyn made it work and accommodated me perfectly which I am grateful for.”
17. Madeline A.
“Thank you for taking care of my Daisy and being nice about her first day mishap. Appreciated receiving updates and photos.”
18. Amanda P.
“Amanda was wonderful! She sent me daily photos and updates of our sweet girl and gave her lots of long walks! I will continue to use Amanda for all of our dog sitting needs! :)”
19. Rob & Kristi W.
“Rob and Christi were amazing dog sitters! They kept me updated throughout the stay, sharing photos and messages that gave me peace of mind. My dog seemed incredibly happy and well cared for when I returned.”
20. Zack R.
“Zack was kind and communicative. He was very understanding of all our senior dog’s quirks and attentive to his needs. I appreciated Zack’s willingness to help us on short notice and flexibility when we had to push our pickup time due to a flight delay.”
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Dog Boarding FAQs
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As of Mar 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Portland is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Portland dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $65 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 2,301 sitters provided dog boarding in Portland. 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 Portland dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Portland 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 Portland.
Rover makes it easy to find Portland 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 2,301 dog boarding sitters in Portland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Portland, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 95% 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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