Dog Boarding in River Vale, NJ
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“Cathy took great care of our dog Oliver for a weekend and we were so pleased! Cathy was attentive to Oliver’s needs, gave him plenty of time to exercise and play, and let him rest and snuggle when he tired himself out. We’d love to have Oliver stay with Cathy again.”
“We left our dog for 3 days. We had constant updates from Aeli, pictures and how he was doing. We was absolutely 💯 perfect satisfied how this stay was handled. Definitely will use her again.”
“Evelien took such excellent care of our dog! He came home so happy, and you could tell he was so well cared for. Evelien was communicative and sent wonderful daily updates on how he was doing, what he was up to, and photos of his stay. We would definitely use her again!”
“Priscilla was wonderful with our 65lb four year old shepard mix. She shared pictures and was very communicative. We are planning to book her again next time we are out of town!”
“Lauryn took excellent care of our Gemma. She was very communicative and gave our puppy girl plenty of exercise and plenty of love. We look forward to boarding Gemma was Lauryn again.”
“Camila was absolutely wonderful! She kept me updated with photos and videos and took such great care of Winnie. Her dog Milo was also amazing—he and Winnie got along so well and played together perfectly. I felt completely at ease knowing Winnie was in such good hands. I’ll definitely be booking her again—couldn’t be happier with the experience!”
“Amazing host! They offered a meet and greet before boarding. During boarding, they shared many photos and updates such as what they’ve played and their appetite. I felt very comfortable having them watch over my dog.”
“We are so grateful for the great care Cairo got while we were away! From the very first meet-and-greet, it was obvious she truly cares about animals and took the time to get to know Cairo! We got daily photo updates, whether it was him out on a walk, playing, or napping. She kept up with his routines, made sure he felt safe and happy. We can’t recommend her enough; Cairo can’t wait for his next sleepover!”
“Melissa did such an amazing job taking care of my dog Melo. I went away for the weekend and was able to book with her a week before. She introduced my dog to her other animals for the first time and I think he was so happy to have other furry friends for the weekend. Melissa was super clear and communicative throughout. I loved seeing the photos and videos every few hours so I always felt like melo was in good hands. She also had a print out award and treat for Melo after his stay which was so sweet. Thanks again Melissa for watching Melo :)”
“Lucy is an amazing sitter! My 11 month old toy poodle Timmy loves staying with her. I get plenty of photos and status updates and feel really confident and safe knowing my little guy is in good hands. He’s already spent a few nights with her and I can’t wait to book more!”
“Christina and Nick are awesome sitters! Our dog stayed with them for several days and we can tell he was extremely well cared for. Christina sends lots of updates and photos, which made me feel so much more comfortable being away from my pup. She’s super responsive, understanding, and caring. Couldn’t recommend enough and will definitely use her for dog sitting again in the future!”
“So lucky to have found Hope - she and her wonderful family are the best we could have wished for. SUKI our 5 months old Havanese puppy just loves her. Hope has a way with dogs - no doubt about it. Her beautiful home is set up to look after dogs, a great big fenced in yard, very safe and she really allows them to become part of her family. SUKI was clearly spoiled and fussed over during her stay - she will miss everyone! Unfortunately she had an upset tummy for a couple of days but Hope kept me posted 24-7, checked in with my vet and cleaned up accidents without ant complaints. I felt so bad when I returned to pick up our puppy, but Hope was absolutely wonderful about it. Cannot thank her and her family enough! SUKI is due for another visit in early January, and we have no hesitation leaving her in Hope's capable hands :-) I would highly recommend Hope to look after your precious puppies, no hesitation whatsoever - it's more like a vacation for your puppy, pampered, loved and cared for 24-7! Thanks again Hope - see you next week :-) Janet x”
“Monica & Kelvin are incredible! I’ve never felt more comfortable leaving my puppy somewhere (and I’m very picky). Instantly just conversing with Monica she put my mind at ease by giving so much reassurance that my Banjo would be okay with her. She provided so many cute pics/vids along with day to day updates about my boy 🥹. This family really loves what they do and it shows by how amazing they were to my puppy and treated him as their own. I 100% will be booking again with them!!! ❤️”
“Lisa was very kind and caring with my Junie. She sent me texts and pictures and I was put at ease immediately. I would definitely recommend her and look forward to using her services again.”
“I’ve used Liz multiple times for my golden retriever and will continue using her for pet sitting. My dog always enjoys staying there. Liz is very accommodating and always sends pictures/updates each day.”
“Rokiea took very good care of Nala and kept us well updated throughout her stay. Nala loved spending time in the yard and seemed to be calm in their mellow neighborhood. I would definitely contact Rokiea again for future stays.”
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Camila is an amazing dog sitter. She has a friendly personality and her husband is just as awesome. They cared and took care of my American bully of 5 years which he warmed up to them wonderfully. Camila always sent picture updates of my dog, which was great to have a good price of mind. I would definitely recommend her services again!
My dog was so excited when I brought her to Cathy's she couldn't wait to go inside & meet the other dogs! Cathy pays attention to every detail and she handles any special requests with a smile. She is very responsive and flexible. I know my dog is in good hands when she stays at Cathy's. Thank you Cathy!
Meredith did a great job taking care of my senior dog. She has senior dogs herself so she was very understanding. She also gave me good feedback. She communicates very well and responds quickly. She has a nice fenced in yard. My dog got along well with Meredith and her dogs. I think she had such a good time that she didn't want to come home! Thanks Meredith!
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Sitters in River Vale average 6 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, 13,176 sitters provided dog boarding in River Vale. 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, 88% of River Vale dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in River Vale have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 River Vale.
Rover makes it easy to find River Vale 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 13,176 dog boarding sitters in River Vale on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In River Vale, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 86% 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.
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