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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Olena was the best sitter I could’ve asked for! She was very caring and attentive to my senior dog, Luna. She provided updates without me having to ask and overall put me at ease while I was away. Thank you Olena!”
“Racell was just the best. My long-time and regular boarder/daycare sitter became unavailable unexpectedly and Racell was willing to take my little guy on fairly short notice. She provided updates and I could tell that my pup felt very safe and secure with her and her. He is 16 years old, so it was comforting to me to know he was relaxed and comfortable with her and her family. He will be back!”
“Darcey was fantastic and went above and beyond in every aspect of caring for our pet. Her communication and attention to detail were exceptional, ensuring our pet felt loved and well-cared for. We're so glad to have found Darcey and highly recommend her services. Thank you, Darcey, for being the absolute best!!! 100 stars”
“This was our first time using Rover and we were so lucky to find Brandy! She took great care of our super anxious dog, Kona. We especially appreciated all the daily pictures and updates which provided us with comfort knowing he was doing well without us. An added bonus was Kona meeting Winston and having a bestie for a few days. We couldn’t have been more pleased with his stay at Brandy’s home. Thank you Brandy and Lt. Dan so much!”
“Chris really did me a solid taking Marshall in for the weekend. He was always in communication, sent a few pictures during each day, and managed to keep on top of my boy’s endless energy. When I picked him up, my dog was trying to get me to stay there, which I take as a great sign for how much he enjoyed his stay with Chris.”
“Audra & Mark were very prompt to respond to all my questions, they were able to accommodate my dog very quickly when I needed last minute help, he was in very good hands! Thank you so much for helping with Simba! :)”
“Janean is a woman who loves dogs very much and take care of them with great care! Our dogs were happy to stay with her immediately when we bring them! Rancho has a spacious backyard with fence all around where dogs able to play under constant supervision! We received photos of our dogs and every and a description of how they behave every time so we felt good and were calm on vacation! We strongly recommended you to keep your pets with Janean !!! Thank Janean and your husband for your great care, will see you next our trip!”
“Chong was able to watch our Louie last minute and he loved it there. She took great care of him and he even got a bath before I picked him up! Will definitely be booking with Chong again!”
“Knowing my pups were with Tiffany was such a relief while we were on vacation for a few days. She was incredibly communicative, providing frequent updates and pics of the pups. She has experience with smaller breeds as well as seniors, so I knew my pups were in good hands. They had their frequent potty breaks, other little friends to chill with, and anything they needed. Especially all the cuddles and love. Thanks again Tiffany!”
“Can't say enough good things about JT. Above taking good care of our dog, he is easy to work with and flexible. We really appreciate that and it make the whole process easy. He is quick to respond which makes things very efficient.”
“Buster had a great time with Tanya and Tom. Lots of belly rubs and attention. Tanya and Tom are reliable and were flexible when I had to adjust the time of my drop off. We will definitely use them again!”
“Elvia was the best!!! She sent pictures daily so I knew that my dog was not only being well cared for but also getting lots of play time and love and affection. Her whole family is involved in making it a great experience for both me and my dog. I joked that when I went to pick up my dog that my dog wasn’t going to want to leave her “summer vacation” lol- I would definitely recommend and will be using her again :)”
“Delfina was amazing with our fur baby!! She sent us daily updates and photos of our pup enjoying her stay and was super flexible and understanding when our flight got delayed and still accommodated a later pick up time! Delfina was so awesome and really treated our pup well! Thank you!”
“100% recommend! As soon as we dropped off Luna, we knew she was in great hands. Angela made her feel completely at home — it was like she became part of the family. The kids were incredibly sweet and gentle with her. They were very understanding and flexible with Luna’s complex feeding routine which is something that can be a bit tricky, but they handled it with care and ease. They also included her in their family park adventures, which meant the world to us. It’s such a relief to know that Luna was not only safe but truly happy while she was there!”
About: I’ve had dogs my entire life, getting “my” first puppy when I was 16. In 2022, our family began fostering pups through a national rescue. We’ve helped friends who just need a safe place to wait for their forever homes, but we also had medical cases who needed medicine administered, regular vet checks, and a high attention to their condition, health, and wellness. Our family will treat your furbaby as our own, following your specifics for their care, and adding all the love and attention we can! I’m a full-time homeschooling Mama of four who also works from home. Since I’m home a lot and my schedule is flexible, I’m available at all different times and can work with your schedule. Our pets are like our kids, able to run amuck wherever they like! They can snuggle on the couch, cuddle on pet beds throughout the house, and hang out in our backyard. The yard isn’t huge, it’s a woodchip area, but we have a community green space nearby and are up for walks there as well!
About: I really enjoy working with all ages of dogs. All my life I have had dogs. This past year, I got my own dog and set out to teach him tricks. The tricks he has learned are: down, roll, paw, kiss, heel, center. I’m currently working as a full-time OT. I love animals and enjoy helping families out when they need a sitter for their fur babies on the weekends! I make sure that your pup has plenty of water and food (if requested) in their bowl while you are away! I also take them on walks and make sure they get the exercise, care, and all the loving they deserve!
“Priscila was excellent at ensuring my Lana had a great experience. From her outdoor activities, beach day, and play time it all contributed to Lana having a Great time. Priscila was awesome at providing pictures and video to update how my dog was doing. Thank you 👍”
“Brad and Tara are the best! We knew right away that our pup was going to like it there and that she’d be treated like one of the family. I selfishly want to keep them a secret so they are always available for us, but I also wouldn’t want others to miss out on this great family. My dog had such a great time. It was our first time leaving her with anyone other than family. They put us at ease and sent daily updates and photos along the way. 10/10!”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Olena B.
“Olena was the best sitter I could’ve asked for! She was very caring and attentive to my senior dog, Luna. She provided updates without me having to ask and overall put me at ease while I was away. Thank you Olena!”
Racell A.
“Racell was just the best. My long-time and regular boarder/daycare sitter became unavailable unexpectedly and Racell was willing to take my little guy on fairly short notice. She provided updates and I could tell that my pup felt very safe and secure with her and her. He is 16 years old, so it was comforting to me to know he was relaxed and comfortable with her and her family. He will be back!”
Darcey J.
“Darcey was fantastic and went above and beyond in every aspect of caring for our pet. Her communication and attention to detail were exceptional, ensuring our pet felt loved and well-cared for. We're so glad to have found Darcey and highly recommend her services. Thank you, Darcey, for being the absolute best!!! 100 stars”
Brandy Y.
“This was our first time using Rover and we were so lucky to find Brandy! She took great care of our super anxious dog, Kona. We especially appreciated all the daily pictures and updates which provided us with comfort knowing he was doing well without us. An added bonus was Kona meeting Winston and having a bestie for a few days. We couldn’t have been more pleased with his stay at Brandy’s home. Thank you Brandy and Lt. Dan so much!”
Diane B.
“Diane was great, my dog enjoyed himself and she was great at communication. She checked in with pictures and insured me my dog was in great care.”
Christopher N.
“Chris really did me a solid taking Marshall in for the weekend. He was always in communication, sent a few pictures during each day, and managed to keep on top of my boy’s endless energy. When I picked him up, my dog was trying to get me to stay there, which I take as a great sign for how much he enjoyed his stay with Chris.”
Audra & Mark G.
“Audra & Mark were very prompt to respond to all my questions, they were able to accommodate my dog very quickly when I needed last minute help, he was in very good hands! Thank you so much for helping with Simba! :)”
Janean H.
“Janean is a woman who loves dogs very much and take care of them with great care! Our dogs were happy to stay with her immediately when we bring them! Rancho has a spacious backyard with fence all around where dogs able to play under constant supervision! We received photos of our dogs and every and a description of how they behave every time so we felt good and were calm on vacation! We strongly recommended you to keep your pets with Janean !!! Thank Janean and your husband for your great care, will see you next our trip!”
Angie B.
“Angie was wonderful to our Rudy! He is an old lab and she took wonderful care of him and kept me updated with pictures and texts. Highly recommend!”
Chong R.
“Chong was able to watch our Louie last minute and he loved it there. She took great care of him and he even got a bath before I picked him up! Will definitely be booking with Chong again!”
Tiffany D.
“Knowing my pups were with Tiffany was such a relief while we were on vacation for a few days. She was incredibly communicative, providing frequent updates and pics of the pups. She has experience with smaller breeds as well as seniors, so I knew my pups were in good hands. They had their frequent potty breaks, other little friends to chill with, and anything they needed. Especially all the cuddles and love. Thanks again Tiffany!”
JT W.
“Can't say enough good things about JT. Above taking good care of our dog, he is easy to work with and flexible. We really appreciate that and it make the whole process easy. He is quick to respond which makes things very efficient.”
Tanya & Tom R.
“Buster had a great time with Tanya and Tom. Lots of belly rubs and attention. Tanya and Tom are reliable and were flexible when I had to adjust the time of my drop off. We will definitely use them again!”
Elvia Z.
“Elvia was the best!!! She sent pictures daily so I knew that my dog was not only being well cared for but also getting lots of play time and love and affection. Her whole family is involved in making it a great experience for both me and my dog. I joked that when I went to pick up my dog that my dog wasn’t going to want to leave her “summer vacation” lol- I would definitely recommend and will be using her again :)”
Delfina G.
“Delfina was amazing with our fur baby!! She sent us daily updates and photos of our pup enjoying her stay and was super flexible and understanding when our flight got delayed and still accommodated a later pick up time! Delfina was so awesome and really treated our pup well! Thank you!”
Angela M.
“100% recommend! As soon as we dropped off Luna, we knew she was in great hands. Angela made her feel completely at home — it was like she became part of the family. The kids were incredibly sweet and gentle with her. They were very understanding and flexible with Luna’s complex feeding routine which is something that can be a bit tricky, but they handled it with care and ease. They also included her in their family park adventures, which meant the world to us. It’s such a relief to know that Luna was not only safe but truly happy while she was there!”
Amanda & Mandee F.
“Our dog loves this family to pieces! Amanda and her crew have taken care of our Pitty many times and she loves all 6 of the family members! She gets cuddles and plays fetch with the kids (who are VERY gentle, kind, and sweet with our girl, I don’t worry about the kid/dog thing at all) and she is treated like she IS one of the kids by the grown ups. 😂 Treats, car rides, couch time, they just pull her into the routine and she comes home happy. Plus I get lots of pictures and videos! I have such peace of mind when these guys have her. You won’t regret choosing this family!”
Mackenzie J.
“Mackenzie is the most kind-hearted dog lover I know! She has a way of looking into their soul and speaking to them in love and kindness. Our cats absolutely adore her and that is saying a lot because…., well, they are cats! She is an extremely responsible, trustworthy and honorably young woman. You can depend on Mackenzie with your the care of your fur babies, she will treat them as her own. They might even like her more than you when you return! She is that amazing!!! Cannot recommend her enough!!!”
Priscila D.
“Priscila was excellent at ensuring my Lana had a great experience. From her outdoor activities, beach day, and play time it all contributed to Lana having a Great time. Priscila was awesome at providing pictures and video to update how my dog was doing. Thank you 👍”
Brad H.
“Brad and Tara are the best! We knew right away that our pup was going to like it there and that she’d be treated like one of the family. I selfishly want to keep them a secret so they are always available for us, but I also wouldn’t want others to miss out on this great family. My dog had such a great time. It was our first time leaving her with anyone other than family. They put us at ease and sent daily updates and photos along the way. 10/10!”
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Janean was a fantastic host. From the meet/greet to actually hosting the pups, she was responsive and very communicative. She provided ample detail of how she cares for the various pups in her home and was great with our two dogs (one more senior) and the other with a health issue. Her home is lovely and idyllic for any dogs that want to run and play. Would absolutely send our dogs here again!
100% recommend! As soon as we dropped off Luna, we knew she was in great hands. Angela made her feel completely at home — it was like she became part of the family. The kids were incredibly sweet and gentle with her. They were very understanding and flexible with Luna’s complex feeding routine which is something that can be a bit tricky, but they handled it with care and ease. They also included her in their family park adventures, which meant the world to us. It’s such a relief to know that Luna was not only safe but truly happy while she was there!
Sarah was amazing with Winnie and so easy to communicate with. She sent updates, took Winnie on walks, and gave her a bath when Winnie needed one for the short time she was there. Winnie had so much fun with Sarah and her sweet 2 dogs! I would definitely use Sarah again and recommend her to anyone!
Brad and Tara are the best! We knew right away that our pup was going to like it there and that she’d be treated like one of the family. I selfishly want to keep them a secret so they are always available for us, but I also wouldn’t want others to miss out on this great family. My dog had such a great time. It was our first time leaving her with anyone other than family. They put us at ease and sent daily updates and photos along the way. 10/10!
Our two dogs spent a week with Laura. One of our dogs is 17 years old and needed a lot of extra care. Laura went beyond herself to meet all his care needs and even got up in the middle of the night to check on our senior dog. She was truly amazing! Our younger dog Jampa had a great time with Laura and her sweet dog Max who is playful and a true gentleman:) Laura has a lovely, safe home and a beautiful back yard for dogs to enjoy. We highly recommend her as a dog sitter!
We had an amazing experience with Katelynn. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to care for our dog like their own. Daily photo updates and thoughtful communication gave us total peace of mind. Our pup came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, loving, and professional, we highly recommend Katelynn. We'll definitely be back!
This was the first time I have ever used Rover and my experience was excellent! Eva invited me over so I could meet her and see where my pup lady would be staying. I wanted to make sure Lady was comfortable. Eva was very welcoming and Lady met her little dog Bino and that got along just fine! During my trip, Eva would text me every day and send me pictures of Lady going on walks, at the park and cozied up on the couch watching movies with her kids! It was awesome knowing that Lady was being cared for so well. I happen to have back-to-back trips so Lady will be back with Eva and her family next week.😀 Jenifer
Chris really did me a solid taking Marshall in for the weekend. He was always in communication, sent a few pictures during each day, and managed to keep on top of my boy’s endless energy. When I picked him up, my dog was trying to get me to stay there, which I take as a great sign for how much he enjoyed his stay with Chris.
Racell is absolutely amazing and we are so happy to have found her! From the meet & greet we could tell she was so kind and warm. Furley adjusted so well and we could tell he was so happy the entire time. Racell sent videos with narratives & pictures very often so we knew he was well taken care of. Our trip was stress free and Furley was spoiled with the affectionate, attention and care by Racell. Wonderful family and very sweet furbabies. Will definitely book again!
Michele took good care of my dog Bodhi when I was out of town. She took him out hiking in the mountains and fed him with her dog's food when Bodhi's kibbles ran out. Michele has a beautiful spacious back yard for the dogs to enjoy. Highly recommend Michele to any dog parents.
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in San Marcos is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most San Marcos dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $79 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 3,913 sitters provided dog boarding in San Marcos. 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, 90% of San Marcos dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in San Marcos have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 San Marcos.
Rover makes it easy to find San Marcos 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 3,913 dog boarding sitters in San Marcos on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In San Marcos, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 91% 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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