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Sitter Profile Image: Tabitha & Charles N.
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Tabitha & Charles N.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
San Marcos, TX, 78666

“They were so sweet! Sent pictures each day and when I ran late getting back They offered to keep her an extra night. They also woke up at 130 am so that I could pick her up because I didnt want to spend another night without her!! Amazing sitters.”

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Jakob N.
Sitter Profile Image: Clarice R.
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Clarice R.
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$39
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 392 reviews
117 repeat clients
30 years of experience
San Marcos, TX, 78666

“Love bringing my puppy Cowboy to Clarice! She spends so much time with the dogs and really entertains them. Whenever we pick him up he’s always sad to leave hahah!”

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Rose C.
Sitter Profile Image: Yan & Junhan C.
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Yan & Junhan C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 220 reviews
87 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Buda, TX, 78610

“Yan did an amazing job taking care of Chance for 5 days! She was very attentive and made sure Chance was happy, comfortable, and well taken care of. The backyard was really nice and had plenty of room for Chance to run around and enjoy himself. We also really appreciated how well Yan communicated throughout the stay. She regularly sent pictures and videos, which gave us peace of mind and let us see how much fun Chance was having. We would definitely trust Yan with Chance again and highly recommend her!”

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Torwah N.
Sitter Profile Image: edwin c.
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edwin c.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
9 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Kyle, TX, 78640

“We left our dog Stanley with Edwin and his wonderful family for a 9-day stay, and they did a fantastic job! Edwin kept us updated with photos and messages, showing Stanley eating, getting brushed, going on walks, and settling in. Anytime I checked in, Edwin was quick to respond and always communicative. We had a great feeling about the stay after a meet-and-greet with Edwin and his family a week before our trip. From the moment we arrived, Edwin took the leash and was confidently in control of Stanley. We’ve done meet-and-greets before where the sitter gives your dog a few pats and focuses more on chatting with you. This was more like a test drive, where Edwin paid close attention to how Stanley handled the new environment. It gave us real peace of mind knowing they took the responsibility seriously and that Stanley would be well cared for while we were away. Stanley is pretty easy going... until it thunders. Then he becomes very anxious. Unfortunately, there were a few storms while we were away. We left medication to help, but it takes awhile to kick in and it sometimes only takes the edge off. If you have a dog like this, you feel pretty helpless during these storms. There is no magic fix. You make them as comfortable as possible, but the only way "out" is getting through the storm. Edwin was proactive with the medication, and along with his family, helped Stanley ride out those storms as well as we could have ourselves. We’re grateful to Edwin and his family for taking such great care of Stanley and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a sitter.”

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Kingsley A.
Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie P.
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Stephanie P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 216 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kyle, TX, 78640

“I can’t thank Stephanie enough! We took a long trip overseas and she watched our dog Bruce and treated him so well! We would receive updates daily, she clipped his nails, gave him oatmeal baths to help calming his skin and loved on him as if it was her own! Not to mention that our dog had a blast with her dog Fern! Highly recommend and would definitely use her services again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Gillian S.
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Gillian S.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
New braunfels, TX, 78130

“Gillian was awesome to work with! She treated Simon like family, and gave us regular updates and pictures. We will definitely be booking with her again!”

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Gina T.
Sitter Profile Image: Morgan C.
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Morgan C.
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$40
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Buda, TX, 78610

“Morgan and her family were amazing! She was very communicative and took a great care of my dog while I was out of town. On our meet and greet, my dog was reactive and took for a while to warm up but she was very patient and understanding. I recommend her to everyone!”

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Sayaka Y.
Sitter Profile Image: Donna & Terra T.
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Donna & Terra T.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 198 reviews
68 repeat clients
35 years of experience
New Braunfels, TX, 78130

“Donna was great. This was the 1st time I left my fur babies with anyone else. She sent me pictures and updates everyday, and always made me feel comfortable. Such a lovely person. I would highly recomend her.”

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Dianna E.
Sitter Profile Image: Mireya V.
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Mireya V.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
20 years of experience
Seguin, TX, 78155

“Mireya was amazing! I could tell he felt at home with her and we could see he was well taken care of and comfortable. Thank you so much for taking such good care of Dallu :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole W.
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Nicole W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Kyle, TX, 78640

“I felt so comfortable boarding my dog with Nicole! Lucy had a great time hanging out in their yard and I got the best daily updates! Highly recommend sitting with her.”

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Victoria M.
Sitter Profile Image: Maribel M.
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Maribel M.
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$38
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kyle, TX, 78640

“Maribel did great with our two dogs, they enjoyed their stay and she kept us updated with pics and videos. Will definitely schedule with her again!”

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Alexa S.
Sitter Profile Image: Lauren A.
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Lauren A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 263 reviews
113 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Kyle, TX, 78640

“Lauren took wonderful care of my dog, and sent great pictures and updates every day. It was nice to travel without having to worry at all about my dog!”

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James L.
Sitter Profile Image: Grant W.
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Grant W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 99 reviews
27 repeat clients
45 years of experience
New Braunfels, TX, 78130

“Grant's place was perfect for our boys and I loved getting all the photos and videos of them. They were happy and relaxed when I picked them up, so I know they really enjoyed their time too. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Taylor P.
Sitter Profile Image: Alice H.
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Alice H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Buda, TX, 78610

“Alice and her family took such great care of my dog that she didn't want to leave! They sent lots of photos and communication was excellent. Nellie can't wait to visit again!”

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Laurel N.
Sitter Profile Image: Kate B.
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Kate B.
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$42
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lockhart, TX, 78644

“Kate was very friendly and our dog Masie felt comfortable with her immediately. Kate kept us updated with photos which we really appreciated. Although she kept other dogs, the house was organized and all the dogs got along well. When my daughter pickup up Masie, all of her toys, food etc was organized. We definitely recommend her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ceaira S.
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Ceaira S.
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$25
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Kyle, TX, 78656

“Ceaira is fantastic!! Great communicator, flexible schedule. She really helped me out with a last minute booking this time around. And Sophie just loves getting to stay with her and Luna!”

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Rebecca K.
Sitter Profile Image: Stanya S.
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Stanya S.
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$26
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 56 reviews
20 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Seguin, TX, 78155

“We can tell our dog had a really good time with Stanya and Lucy. We felt pretty confortable leaving our dog at Stanya’s place since we first met. We would definitely consider her as our first option for future dog boarding!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Youna & Nick J.
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Youna & Nick J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
austin, TX, 78747

“Where to begin? Youna and Nick were fabulous hosts for our kitty! They followed my kitty’s routine to a tee and sent excellent updates with the most beautiful pictures of our baby. I HIGHLY recommend these two and will definitely be booking again with them in the future 😊”

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Amanda M.
Sitter Profile Image: Hannah L.
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Hannah L.
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$55
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78748

“Hannah was the best caretaker I could’ve asked for! She took great care of my pup, and treated him with as much love and care as she would her own. I’d highly recommend for anyone!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Julie D.
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Julie D.
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
22 years of experience
San Marcos, TX, 78666

“Julie was great! She took care of my 3 cats, she kept us updated and informed throughout their stay. I highly recommend her to care for anyone's pets.”

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Gabriel C.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Prairie Lea is €47

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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Prairie Lea is $43 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $37 and $45 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 2,207 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Prairie Lea. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Prairie Lea can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Prairie Lea 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 Prairie Lea.

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Prairie Lea. On Rover:

  • 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Prairie Lea 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 TX 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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