Dog Boarding in San Marcos
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“Brandy is the best! Penny loves hanging with her and Lt. Dan. Brandy always sends great updates and photos so we’re always in the know even being across the country!”
“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!”
“Chong was fantastic. She was great at keeping us up to date on the status of our dog with lots of pictures. She seemed to genuinely enjoy our dog and cared for his well being! We would definitely recommend her and would use her again! Thank you!”
“Olena was great with Soju! We got daily photo updates and Olena was quick to respond and very communicative. Her home was a wonderful stay and vacation for our dog!”
“Defina is amazing! This is Kairi's second stay with her. Defina sent us many pictures during her stay to keep us updated. I definitely recommend her and Kairi can't wait for her next stay.”
“Darcey was an amazing dog sitter. She kept us updated with pictures daily and treated Luna as if she was her own! I highly recommend Darcey for any dog sitting!”
“Diane took wonderful care of my Golden Retriever Zoey. She sent lots of pictures and gave updates on how Zoey was doing. I will definitely use her again.”
“Audra and Mark watched our dog for ten days and did an amazing job! Daily updates and pics gave us a piece of mind. Highly recommend them if you can book them.”
“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.”
“Brad and his family took good care of my dog. They're very friendly and flexible with my request. I could tell my dog really enjoyed the stay with their family and had great time staying with them. I'd definitely send my dog there without hesitation.”
“Rachel was just wonderful!! She was incredibly communicative and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. I received great updates and adorable pictures throughout the entire weekend, which really reassured me that my pup was in good hands. Most importantly, my dog came back happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend!”
“Awesome family, great furry friend of their own. Our doggies felt at home with them…. And our frenchie even refused to leave with me 🤣. That says a lot about how much love and attention they received.”
“I had a fantastic experience with Maiken! She took care of my Australian Cattle Dog on very short notice, and everything went smoothly. We met early in the morning so my dog could meet her and her dogs, and everyone got along wonderfully. That evening, I dropped my dog off, and Maiken was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Her dogs were super friendly as well, which helped my dog feel at ease. Throughout the stay, she sent me pictures and videos and was super responsive, which gave me peace of mind. This was my first time leaving my dog overnight with someone on Rover, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I will definitely be using Maiken again. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter!”
“Angie is so kind and gentle. She knows animals so well and even taught us things about our dogs personalities that we hadn't noticed! We are very lucky to have found such a wonderful person to take care of our pups!”
“Janean is the best!! Our dog loves going to his "vacation home" at Janean's. She sends pictures of him every day so I can see that he's happy and playing with the other dogs, and he's always excited to go. I don't trust any other boarders with our big boy, thanks Janean!”
“Lourdes was able to take Nico in last minute for a family emergency and was very caring and understanding. Nico came back very happy and appreciated the photos while we were out of town !”
“l was amazed with the care and effort that Shiva and her family put into my dogs 9 day stay, very honest trustworthy people, she was very attentive to her and made my dog feel like family.”
“My 2 dogs had a wonderful stay with Jason and Rachel and their wonderful dog Marshall. They were able to accommodate all of our needs. Jason sent me photos and updates throughout the weekend. I will definitely be calling them again whenever I need a safe, comfortable place for my dogs. Thank you Jason and Rachel for your hospitality!”
“Kim was wonderful with our dog Sam. We felt confident and comfortable leaving him for a week away and she was great with communicating and sending pictures. We would definitely leave Sam with her again in the future.”
“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!”
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Brandy Y.
“Brandy is the best! Penny loves hanging with her and Lt. Dan. Brandy always sends great updates and photos so we’re always in the know even being across the country!”
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!”
Chong R.
“Chong was fantastic. She was great at keeping us up to date on the status of our dog with lots of pictures. She seemed to genuinely enjoy our dog and cared for his well being! We would definitely recommend her and would use her again! Thank you!”
Olena B.
“Olena was great with Soju! We got daily photo updates and Olena was quick to respond and very communicative. Her home was a wonderful stay and vacation for our dog!”
Delfina G.
“Defina is amazing! This is Kairi's second stay with her. Defina sent us many pictures during her stay to keep us updated. I definitely recommend her and Kairi can't wait for her next stay.”
Darcey J.
“Darcey was an amazing dog sitter. She kept us updated with pictures daily and treated Luna as if she was her own! I highly recommend Darcey for any dog sitting!”
Diane B.
“Diane took wonderful care of my Golden Retriever Zoey. She sent lots of pictures and gave updates on how Zoey was doing. I will definitely use her again.”
Audra & Mark G.
“Audra and Mark watched our dog for ten days and did an amazing job! Daily updates and pics gave us a piece of mind. Highly recommend them if you can book them.”
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.”
Brad H.
“Brad and his family took good care of my dog. They're very friendly and flexible with my request. I could tell my dog really enjoyed the stay with their family and had great time staying with them. I'd definitely send my dog there without hesitation.”
Rachel S.
“Rachel was just wonderful!! She was incredibly communicative and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. I received great updates and adorable pictures throughout the entire weekend, which really reassured me that my pup was in good hands. Most importantly, my dog came back happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend!”
Amanda H.
“Awesome family, great furry friend of their own. Our doggies felt at home with them…. And our frenchie even refused to leave with me 🤣. That says a lot about how much love and attention they received.”
Maiken D.
“I had a fantastic experience with Maiken! She took care of my Australian Cattle Dog on very short notice, and everything went smoothly. We met early in the morning so my dog could meet her and her dogs, and everyone got along wonderfully. That evening, I dropped my dog off, and Maiken was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Her dogs were super friendly as well, which helped my dog feel at ease. Throughout the stay, she sent me pictures and videos and was super responsive, which gave me peace of mind. This was my first time leaving my dog overnight with someone on Rover, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I will definitely be using Maiken again. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter!”
Angie B.
“Angie is so kind and gentle. She knows animals so well and even taught us things about our dogs personalities that we hadn't noticed! We are very lucky to have found such a wonderful person to take care of our pups!”
Janean H.
“Janean is the best!! Our dog loves going to his "vacation home" at Janean's. She sends pictures of him every day so I can see that he's happy and playing with the other dogs, and he's always excited to go. I don't trust any other boarders with our big boy, thanks Janean!”
Lourdes A.
“Lourdes was able to take Nico in last minute for a family emergency and was very caring and understanding. Nico came back very happy and appreciated the photos while we were out of town !”
Shiva D.
“l was amazed with the care and effort that Shiva and her family put into my dogs 9 day stay, very honest trustworthy people, she was very attentive to her and made my dog feel like family.”
Jason & Rachel R.
“My 2 dogs had a wonderful stay with Jason and Rachel and their wonderful dog Marshall. They were able to accommodate all of our needs. Jason sent me photos and updates throughout the weekend. I will definitely be calling them again whenever I need a safe, comfortable place for my dogs. Thank you Jason and Rachel for your hospitality!”
Kim G.
“Kim was wonderful with our dog Sam. We felt confident and comfortable leaving him for a week away and she was great with communicating and sending pictures. We would definitely leave Sam with her again in the future.”
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!”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in San Marcos is $60
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Sitters in San Marcos average 9 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 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 $31to as high as $77 per night.
As of Jun 2025, 3,967 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, 89% 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 3,967 dog boarding sitters in San Marcos on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In San Marcos, 96% 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.
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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