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“Shuling was amazing! She sent us pictures and videos the whole time and made it easier to be apart from our pup. Bailey had a great time playing with the host’s dog and family. Honestly, it looked like a summer camp for the doggies :) 100% recommend her and will use her services again. Jake and Ana”
“We can’t say enough good things about Megan! She took such amazing care of our mini golden doodle, Boston — treating him like he was her very own. From the start, Megan showed incredible communication skills, sending us daily photos and videos that reassured us Boston was happy, comfortable, and having a great time. You could instantly tell he felt safe and loved with her! Megan is friendly, professional, and clearly has a natural connection with animals. She was also incredibly patient and kind when our flight was delayed and we were late getting back — no complaints, just kindness and understanding. If you’re looking for someone who’s dependable, loving, and treats your pet like family, Megan is the one. We’re so grateful to have found her, and we’re sure Boston already misses her! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter — she’s truly a gem!”
“I decided after the first time that Michelle would be my regular sitter. She put my mama mind at ease when leaving my chihuahua from night 1. I highly recommend her to care for your baby (doggie)!”
“Eli took care of our rambunctious Nala girl for 5 days while in the Dominican Republic. We never had to worry about her and got updates of her walks. We can't wait for our next trips in the future knowing we have an expert caring for her!”
“We greatly appreciated Kelly and Maurice's flexibility when we had a last minute request for our Roxy. She was well taken care of, loved on, and made comfortable as soon as we dropped her off. It helped ease our minds knowing that she was in a great environment!”
“If you’re not booking Mady when she has availability then what are you doing. Mady was AWESOME! She took great care of our dog and sent tons of pictures and some video. She has a dog friendly home so if your dog has free range of the house like ours they will feel at home. Definitely will be using Mady again if her availability meets our needs for boarding. 5 ⭐️ job Mady.”
“Elizabeth was absolutely amazing with my dog Lucy! She updated me with a video and kept in contact with me. She was also absolutely wonderful at helping with my puppy’s socialization skills. I absolutely recommend and will be using her services again.”
“Auggie clearly enjoys his time with Katelyn, having been with her and her family several times. Particularly appreciate the communication including photos and videos!”
“This is the second time Pretzel has stayed with Andy and Lydia, and it was wonderful once again! He had such a good time. Andy was very responsive on the app, and sent daily updates and photos. Highly recommended!”
“I hate to let you in on this secret - Marta is wonderful! Lincoln had the best time staying at her house and playing with her dogs. She is thoughtful, very caring, and ensured he had the best time away from us. I can’t wait to book with her again!”
“Sharon agreed to watch our very large greyhound who is a bit of an anxious pup— Sharon was great with communication and sent many updates of our girl while we were away. She took great care of Piper— We already booked Piper for her next vacation with Sharon. :)”
“Toby is a wonderful pet sitter that is reliable, trustworthy, and communicates very well.My pup is big, strong, and full of energy so I was a bit nervous she would pester his dog Millie, and the rest of his family, but their family and home are so welcoming and dog friendly. Toby is a knowledgeable dog lover that treats my dog as his own. She excitedly jumps out of the car upon arrival and dreads leaving when I pick her up. I love that she’s well cared for and loved while I’m gone and comes back to me happy and tired from all of the walks, playtime and swimming that she can never get enough of. So grateful for Toby and his sweet family!”
“Diana was great with our two dogs. She sent plenty of pictures/updates and it looked like they enjoyed their stay bery much. Diana was very accommodating and flexible with it came to pick them up due to our flight getting cancelled because of the weather. Thank you very much for everything regarding your care for our furbabies. ❤️”
“Took great care of Kash and sent great updates. Kash adapted well in their house and came home happy and exhausted. Will use again in the future!”
“She was awesome! Very communicative and very thoughtful! Really appreciated her asking times I was going to be dropping them off and picking them up!”
“So happy that we were able to find Ashley on such short notice. She took very good care of our Leo. She made sure to send regular updates and some adorable pictures of our dog enjoying himself. Thanks again, and I look forward to booking with you in the future”
“Beth is simply the best! She has provided loving and professional care to both our late geriatric Shih Tzu who had a number of health issues AND our new 5 month old Havanese puppy. Both dogs loved her! We have such confidence in Beth that whenever we need to go away, we can do so with confidence knowing our pup will enjoy her "vacation" too! We appreciate Beth so much and could not recommend her more highly.”
“Trey and Melissa treated Abby like their own dog! They had great communication throughout the process and sent pictures and videos while we were away. We definitely recommended them!”
“Our first time boarding with Shelby was a great experience! She was flexible, communicative, and followed all care instructions for our dog Loki. Will definitely be calling her up in the future.”
“Riley was an outstanding sitter for our pup! He is a blind 10 yr old and she took the best care of him. She gave us updates throughout his stay and I really appreciated the pictures. If we’re ever in the area again, I would definitely trust Riley and she is our go to.”
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Shuling J.Star Sitter
“Shuling was amazing! She sent us pictures and videos the whole time and made it easier to be apart from our pup. Bailey had a great time playing with the host’s dog and family. Honestly, it looked like a summer camp for the doggies :) 100% recommend her and will use her services again. Jake and Ana”
Megan H.Star Sitter
“We can’t say enough good things about Megan! She took such amazing care of our mini golden doodle, Boston — treating him like he was her very own. From the start, Megan showed incredible communication skills, sending us daily photos and videos that reassured us Boston was happy, comfortable, and having a great time. You could instantly tell he felt safe and loved with her! Megan is friendly, professional, and clearly has a natural connection with animals. She was also incredibly patient and kind when our flight was delayed and we were late getting back — no complaints, just kindness and understanding. If you’re looking for someone who’s dependable, loving, and treats your pet like family, Megan is the one. We’re so grateful to have found her, and we’re sure Boston already misses her! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter — she’s truly a gem!”
Michelle M.Star Sitter
“I decided after the first time that Michelle would be my regular sitter. She put my mama mind at ease when leaving my chihuahua from night 1. I highly recommend her to care for your baby (doggie)!”
Eli M.
Star Sitter
“Eli took care of our rambunctious Nala girl for 5 days while in the Dominican Republic. We never had to worry about her and got updates of her walks. We can't wait for our next trips in the future knowing we have an expert caring for her!”
Kelly & Maurice G.Star Sitter
“We greatly appreciated Kelly and Maurice's flexibility when we had a last minute request for our Roxy. She was well taken care of, loved on, and made comfortable as soon as we dropped her off. It helped ease our minds knowing that she was in a great environment!”
Mady H.Star Sitter
“If you’re not booking Mady when she has availability then what are you doing. Mady was AWESOME! She took great care of our dog and sent tons of pictures and some video. She has a dog friendly home so if your dog has free range of the house like ours they will feel at home. Definitely will be using Mady again if her availability meets our needs for boarding. 5 ⭐️ job Mady.”
Elizabeth N.
“Elizabeth was absolutely amazing with my dog Lucy! She updated me with a video and kept in contact with me. She was also absolutely wonderful at helping with my puppy’s socialization skills. I absolutely recommend and will be using her services again.”
Katelyn M.Star Sitter
“Auggie clearly enjoys his time with Katelyn, having been with her and her family several times. Particularly appreciate the communication including photos and videos!”
Andy & Lydia M.Star Sitter
“This is the second time Pretzel has stayed with Andy and Lydia, and it was wonderful once again! He had such a good time. Andy was very responsive on the app, and sent daily updates and photos. Highly recommended!”
Marta F.Star Sitter
“I hate to let you in on this secret - Marta is wonderful! Lincoln had the best time staying at her house and playing with her dogs. She is thoughtful, very caring, and ensured he had the best time away from us. I can’t wait to book with her again!”
Sharon L.
“Sharon agreed to watch our very large greyhound who is a bit of an anxious pup— Sharon was great with communication and sent many updates of our girl while we were away. She took great care of Piper— We already booked Piper for her next vacation with Sharon. :)”
Toby G.Star Sitter
“Toby is a wonderful pet sitter that is reliable, trustworthy, and communicates very well.My pup is big, strong, and full of energy so I was a bit nervous she would pester his dog Millie, and the rest of his family, but their family and home are so welcoming and dog friendly. Toby is a knowledgeable dog lover that treats my dog as his own. She excitedly jumps out of the car upon arrival and dreads leaving when I pick her up. I love that she’s well cared for and loved while I’m gone and comes back to me happy and tired from all of the walks, playtime and swimming that she can never get enough of. So grateful for Toby and his sweet family!”
Diana V.
“Diana was great with our two dogs. She sent plenty of pictures/updates and it looked like they enjoyed their stay bery much. Diana was very accommodating and flexible with it came to pick them up due to our flight getting cancelled because of the weather. Thank you very much for everything regarding your care for our furbabies. ❤️”
Ann T.Star Sitter
“Took great care of Kash and sent great updates. Kash adapted well in their house and came home happy and exhausted. Will use again in the future!”
Jenna C.
“She was awesome! Very communicative and very thoughtful! Really appreciated her asking times I was going to be dropping them off and picking them up!”
Ashley H.
“So happy that we were able to find Ashley on such short notice. She took very good care of our Leo. She made sure to send regular updates and some adorable pictures of our dog enjoying himself. Thanks again, and I look forward to booking with you in the future”
Beth H.Star Sitter
“Beth is simply the best! She has provided loving and professional care to both our late geriatric Shih Tzu who had a number of health issues AND our new 5 month old Havanese puppy. Both dogs loved her! We have such confidence in Beth that whenever we need to go away, we can do so with confidence knowing our pup will enjoy her "vacation" too! We appreciate Beth so much and could not recommend her more highly.”
Thomas & Melissa S.
“Trey and Melissa treated Abby like their own dog! They had great communication throughout the process and sent pictures and videos while we were away. We definitely recommended them!”
Shelby B.
“Our first time boarding with Shelby was a great experience! She was flexible, communicative, and followed all care instructions for our dog Loki. Will definitely be calling her up in the future.”
Riley N.
“Riley was an outstanding sitter for our pup! He is a blind 10 yr old and she took the best care of him. She gave us updates throughout his stay and I really appreciated the pictures. If we’re ever in the area again, I would definitely trust Riley and she is our go to.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Riva is $48 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $336. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Riva dog boarding rates can be found as low as $32 to as high as $74 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 3,062 sitters provided dog boarding in Riva. 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 Riva dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Riva have an average of 15 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 Riva.
Rover makes it easy to find Riva 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 3,062 dog boarding sitters in Riva on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Riva, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.
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