Dog Boarding in Rio Rancho
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1. Bonni J N.
“Bonni J was a great communicator, posted pictures and video each day. She was lovely to trust my babies with. For a second, I didn’t think they would want to come home. Wonderful job!! I will be booking her from now on.”
2. Brian K.
“Brian took such great care of blue while we were away for 7days .I was so worried to leave him at first because blue is very attached to me and my daughter but he loved it and I got pictures and constant updates.I feel like blue came back home super happy and I’ll definitely take him to again soon .”
3. Brian & Jerri P.
“Thank you Brian, for taking such great care of our dog. We would recommend you to anyone in need of boarding their dog. We look forward to using your services in the future.”
4. Chisa S.
“Chisa took wonderful care of Winnie while we were on vacation. The videos we received every day showed she was having a great time with frequent long walks and games of fetch. Would absolutely leave Winnie with Chisa again”
5. Billy N.
“Billy and his wife’s and kids did amazing with Theodore and Bella. They were very welcoming and even let us do a visit before the stay. The dogs seemed to make friends with the other pups that were also staying. Billy sent me pictures of my dogs half way through the visit which was very much appreciated. Highly recommend! I would definitely bring my dogs here again. Thank you!”
6. Cecilia A.
“Cecilia was amazing and sent pictures and reassurance daily. This was my first time away from my dog, I felt at ease and knew she was in good hands! Thank you Cecilia :)”
7. Jamie & Patrick H.
“Jamie was amazing! Our poor baby became ill and she knew something was wrong with her and immediately took her to the vet. We love how Jamie treats our dog like her own.”
8. Shell S.
“Shell and her family made Sugie feel like a family member. We went away for a week and felt very at ease about our little dog. We really recommend Shell and will definitely be using her again!”
9. Jane G.
“There are not enough words to complement Jane! She sent picture updates throughout the trip and communicated with me the entire time. Setting up the booking was seamless. Our flight back home was canceled and rescheduled for a later time and Jane was so understanding and accommodating.She’s the best!”
10. Brandi V.
“Brandi (and her crew/family) were great with my pup! It was obvious that they took good care of my girl, and I'm looking forward to booking with her again! ☺️”
11. Gene H.
“Gene was a fantastic sitter. She accommodated us by meeting us several times leading up to our stay. While Azula was with her, she kept us in the loop with pictures and excellent communication. I would recommend Gene to anyone.”
12. Aurelie M.
“Very sweet, responds quickly and accommodating. I am so grateful to Aurelie for taking great care of my dogs!”
13. Liz S.
“Liz was absolutely amazing with Muppet! Great communication and flexibility. She sent us daily messages with updates about Muppet's day, and lots of pictures. Liz was very professional, friendly, and loving with Muppet. Thank you so much, Liz!”
14. Crystal C.
“Crystal provided a wonderful environment for my dog Lucy. Her home is a dog (specially a husky) owner’s dream, with a big backyard and a tall fence which includes different areas for a pet to be mentally stimulated to explore. As a dog owner herself, she understands and learns the nuances of every pet so your pet will have such an enjoyable time that a repeat stay will seem like they’re going back to their second home.”
15. Alexandria K.
“Alexandria took lots of pictures and sent updates of Bailey. She made him part of the family and Bailey seemed like he had a great time! He can be shy and slow to warm up to new people so he most have felt really comfortable with Alexandria and her family.”
16. Mike S.
“Mike is an incredible Rover and I would highly recommend him for any type of dog. Beaux had such a great time and I can’t thank you enough for watching him”
17. Brittany M.
“Brittany was great! She’s flexible, responsive with updates and a genuine dog lover. Hiro was well taken care of and puts at ease knowing that he’s in good hands. I highly recommend her for future booking!”
18. Mike D.
“Mike was awesome! I have a senior dog and he made sure he was careful with him around his dogs. Benny's stay with Mike made us all feel at ease going away for 10 days. I would book him again!”
19. Onrae H.
“Onrae took good care of Lexi who was much more relaxed and normal than when she stays in the kennel or with other sitters. Already booked next appointment.”
20. Misty W.
“Misty is fantastic! The care she provided was stellar and made a first time experience pleasant and comforting. First day jitters soon became a happy routine, tail wagging, and play time!! Highly recommend Misty.”
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As of Mar 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Rio Rancho is $38 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $266. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Rio Rancho dog boarding rates can be found as low as $24 to as high as $44 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 384 sitters provided dog boarding in Rio Rancho. 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, 89% of Rio Rancho dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Rio Rancho have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Rio Rancho.
Rover makes it easy to find Rio Rancho 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 384 dog boarding sitters in Rio Rancho on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Rio Rancho, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% 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.
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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