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Ricardo V.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
19th Ward, ROCHESTER, NY, 14619

He did an amazing job! Sent pictures every day, took my very energetic dog on long walks, she came back such a calm dog. Accepted my late request and was a life saver!

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Kira H.
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Lesley J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
7 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY, 14609

Lesley was amazing as always! I swear she is a dog whisperer. My little Yorkie (who can admittedly be a handful AND seems to hate everyone) adores her. I couldn’t be happier with her service and am grateful to have found her.

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Thomas T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
40 years of experience
Irondequoit, NY, 14622

Thomas was wonderful with our airedale terrier. He sent pictures and updates about their adventures. Our dog has food allergies and Thomas was able to make sure he did not come into contact with them. We will look forward to hiring him in the future.

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Marie A.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
27 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14618

Marie was AMAZING with my fur baby, truly interested, warm and welcoming. Marie also communicated with me and sent photos all week long. She has great energy and my pup loved her. They went for long walks every day, practiced his training and played. Marie even bought extra food when my food ran out. Super attentive dog care and highly recommend 110%

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debra c.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
164 reviews
30 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14624

We did a test night in preparation for a trip we have planned for the end of October. Kona had a great time, and Deb was wonderful with her. Even though it was only over night, Deb sent pictures, and also texted in the morning saying Kona had a good night.

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Deb G.
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Anthony & Jayson E.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14616

I can't recommend Anthony and Jayson highly enough! Corin had an absolute blast. He loved spending time in the yard and came home happy. What really stood out was how responsive the rover was throughout the stay; I never had to wonder how things were going. I would absolutely book again the next time I travel. Five stars without hesitation!

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Cara & Dan W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14609

Jake's first experience with Cara & Dan was every bit as good as we could have hoped for. They are a kind & caring couple with pet care experience & excellent instincts, Communication was excellent: daily photos with descriptive comments & promptly responsive throughout the entire experience.

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Rochelle T.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Penfield, NY, 14526

Rochelle was amazing! Took wonderful care of our puppy, send lots of updates and was very communicative! Put our mind at ease for our first time away and will definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jose O.
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Jose O.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
29 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14609

Everything went well with Cara's 1st overnight stay. No issues were reported back to me. I will be leaving her with Jose again next weekend for a week. He sent a picture of Cara hanging in his back yard. Thanks again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex M.
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Alex M.
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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
19 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14606

There are not enough stars for Alex! Our dog Adele always has the most amazing time with Alex and his wife, she loves spending time with them. They go on fantastic adventures and go above and beyond to care for her. I cannot recommend Alex enough!

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Kimberly R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fairport, NY, 14450

Both Kimberly and Chris were very easy to make arrangements with, and their two happy dogs are a great reference! I had peace of mind leaving Murphy there, and the photos Kimberly sent of the dogs hanging out were great. They are nice people that love animals and I think Murphy had a great time with them. They were also really accommodating in terms of working with our plans/needs, which was so helpful.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elliot C.
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Elliot C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
184 reviews
63 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Browncroft, Rochester, NY, 14609

Elliot and Dominique were fantastic sitters for my dog Ecco - He became quickly attached to them and it was very clear that they dedicated so much time and attention to him. I felt very comfortable trusting them with Ecco, seeing photo updates of him having a great time, and I would not hesitate to bring him back!

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Ada hwa tung & Micheli L.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14609

We left our dog with Ada and Micheli for two weeks and it was such a wonderful experience. They cared for him so well and he was very happy when we picked him up. They sent us photos and updates of him every day. You can easily tell how much they enjoy caring for pets. We will be happy to leave our Bentley with them anytime!

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Dana P.
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Gigi C.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14624

Gigi is so sweet! And she has the perfect set up for happy pups. This was my first time leaving my boy. I was so relieved to find such a great family. Great communication and sent great text updates. I can’t thank Gigi enough. 💕

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Sitter Profile Image: Fabiola P.
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Fabiola P.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, Rochester, NY, 14607

Fabiola was fantastic. She sent consistent updates to let me know how my dog was doing and did a great job watching her. Would highly recommend!

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Rachel R.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14615

Rachel, was a great host, she had short notice but was able to help us out with Poncho while we were finishing a closing on our house. Highly recommend her

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Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca S.
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Rebecca S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
21 years of experience
Corn Hill, Rochester, NY, 14608

Rebecca was great! Kept me updated and sent pictures multiple times a day. Our dog was well cared for and loved while we were away! Thank you so much for for caring for our baby!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan D.
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Megan D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Brown Square, Rochester, NY, 14608

Megan is great with Austin. They both bonded very well. Her own Dog Murphy is very friendly and became a good friend to Austin. I can definitely ash Megan for my fitt

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Rachel D.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14606

My dog has never been happier besides me the pics I’ve seen made me feel so confident and comfortable with Rachel taking care of my baby boy he stayed active and she gave him the same level of care that I would have and khai her fur baby added the love to all the fun he had and in the pics she sent we will be seeing her again thanks for the love and care it is appreciated!!!

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Jennifer C.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Browncroft, Rochester, NY, 14610

Jenn and her family were exceptional hosts for my Harlow's stay. Harlow was loved on and cared for as much as she is in her own home here with us. We don't often board Harlow, but will not hesitate to rebook with this lovely family.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca & Zane were so sweet with Valentina! Very communicative and would absolutely drop-off with her again!

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Amado B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra’s amazing! My dog loves her and she’s always so helpful and accommodating. Has gone the extra mile with little things even just in drop in appointments and it’s always appreciated

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Seamus R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lesley was very good with Bucky, taking him for his regular walks and making him feel at home. She sent lots of photos! I would have preferred knowing how many dogs she would be caring for at the same time my dog was with her. Fortunately, my dog loves canine company.

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Debra L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ricardo has watched Otis twice and both times Otis has came back super happy and well taken care of! Thank you Ricardo

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Lexanne A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess took great care of my dog while I was out of the country. She sent pics and updates frequently which put my mind at ease. Will book with her again in the future!

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Kaiti P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle did an excellent job boarding my two dogs. I received lots of pictures, videos, and updates throughout their stay. I will definitely reach out to Danielle again and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a sitter!

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Amanda S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rob is patient with Xam. Xam's a little shy and skirmish to strangers but was able to win her over and made her feel safe, loved and comfortable. Rob also accommodated our early morning drop off so we don't get late boarding to our NY flight.

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Teri G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was fantastic! Her dog Murphy is such a sweetheart and got along so well with my 2 dogs. They had a great time and I received many pictures showing me how easily they adjusted and all of the fun they had. Im definitely using Megan again when I go out of town.

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Karin M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brie was in great hands with Kimberley! I didn’t worry for a second while I traveled for work. She was well-cared for and just loves Kimberley!!

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Kathryn O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah always does such a good job with my dog! She sends adorable pictures, takes her on walks and gives her plenty of playtime and attention!

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Brittany B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kiera was very supportive of our pup, who tends to be quite reactive. She sent lots of pictures and gave updates, putting my mind at ease.

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Julie F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fabiola was fantastic. She sent consistent updates to let me know how my dog was doing and did a great job watching her. Would highly recommend!

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Nicholas M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing care! I was never in doubt that Jax was okay and having fun! Will definitely recommend and be back!

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Joshua B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashlynn was super responsive and assuring before even booking with her. She made sure both me and my dog were comfortable, and was very accommodating. She provided many great updates and answered all of my questions during my dogs stay.

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Melanie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We love Christine! Went above and beyond to pick up our pup and then bring her back while we had a party at our house. Thank you!!

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Sophie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lydia did a wonderful job taking care of our puppy while we went to a wedding. This was our first time leaving our dog with someone else, and Lydia was so kind and caring that we felt totally comfortable. As an added bonus, she sent us some beautiful pictures of our pup!

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Sinéad I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was awesome! I didn't have to worry about my dog at all thanks to the frequent updates and photos. Thank you!!!

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Eric D.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Rochester is $50

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Sitters in Rochester average 10
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Rochester 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 Rochester dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $55 per night.

If you’re searching for a Rochester dog boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 301 sitters provided dog boarding in Rochester. 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, 94% of Rochester dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Rochester have an average of 19 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 Rochester.

Rover makes it easy to find Rochester 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 301 dog boarding sitters in Rochester on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Rochester, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.