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“I had a major plane delay and Olivia was able to help take care of Betty for another night which helped with my stress of getting back later. We love how much she cares for Betty!”
“Arthur & Tamara were amazing sitters! I received daily photos of my girls. Their dog, Daisy, is so sweet and friendly. They truly brought me peace during my trip knowing my girls were cared for.”
“5 stars is not enough! Yan kept me updated at all times and my dogs were SO happy they didn’t want to get in the car to come home. They had so much fun and I had so much peace of mind, Yan is amazing!”
“Tessa was fantastic. Her communication was excellent and she shared pictures and videos of my girl living her best life everyday! I was pretty sure my girl wouldn't want to come home she was having so much fun!! Highly recommend Tessa for dog sitting/boarding. 100%”
“Regina did an excellent job caring for my puppy! At six months old, Brownie can be quite a handful, so I was nervous about leaving her with someone new. Thankfully, Regina proved to be an expert in caring for my baby with consistent attention, activity, affection, and training reinforcement. Regina asked clarifying questions to make sure Brownie's routine was kept as intact as possible, and she kept in close contact throughout Brownie's stay with pictures and updates. Brownie was returned to her home happy and well-cared for. I can confidently recommend Regina for all pet-care needs!”
“Tristan was very pleasant and accommodating. He took the time to train my dogs to use the doggy door even though they were there for only half a day. Tristan also shared the sign in to a camera that I could use to check in on my babes and see that they were indeed doing just fine without me. I didn't have to bring anything, he had dog beds and bowls and made sure they were comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend Tristan to anyone with fur babies especially anyone who's a first time Rover user as I was. Thanks again Tristan!”
“Grace and her husband John were amazing. They both cared for Zoe with much love and care. Grace kept me well updated throughout the whole day and sent me pictures showing me Zoe was much loved for. I will definitely be using them again when visiting in New Braunfels 😊”
“Amazing as always! Great communication and took great care of our fur baby. They treat him as one of their own. They were always sending pics and letting us know how he was doing.”
“This was our first time booking with rover and we were for sure nervous - but Edwin was FANTASTIC! I’m such a nervous dog mom and our pup, Cigar, got a little sick just before we left town. So we were extra worried we wouldn’t be able to find a place for her to stay for 10 days on such short notice. But after leaving Cig with Edwin and receiving updates about her settling in right away, we instantly felt like she was in good hands. He was thorough with her meds, asked questions when needed, and sent the perfect amount of updates. We know Cigar was being well loved and soaking up the attention and yard space! We were even a bit worried she would like his home more and not want to come back with us after her stay lol! Absolutely will be keeping Edwin in mind for our next trip.”
“Literally couldn’t think of better people to watch our dog while we were out of the country on our honeymoon! the updates we got kept us peace of mind while being gone so long and Cuj had the BEST time!! Grace and Allen took great care of our boy, even while he was still nursing his ACL surgery. Highly recommend, wish we lived closer to have them watch Cuj all the time!!”
“Clarice and her husband were terrific! Our dogs were very well cared for and we were able to enjoy our weekend knowing the dogs were in such good hands! We will be booking her again!”
“Molly loves her time with Denise. I felt nervous about dropping her off the first time but she became fast friends with Denise and her family. Denise kept me posted on a daily basis and put my mind at ease.”
“Miranda was the best pet sitter I've used on Rover. She sent daily pics, informed me of his daily walks and took care of him as he if was her dog. I will definitely rebook with her again in the future.”
“Ashley was amazing with our pups, she sat them from Fri-Sun. And they had a fantastic time while in her care. She kept us updated with pics and a face time call so we could see/talk with our babies. We would definitely book with her again?”
“We appreciated Rosy making herself available for an emergency last minute dog care. We felt very comfortable having our dog in her care and have recommended her to our friends and use her services again. Rosy was very pleasant to talk to and knowledgeable about senior dogs.”
About: I am currently in school and don't have the financial means to support my own animal so I would like to put forward my energy to your pets. Showing them the love, I know I can give and provide. I used to pet-sit in my neighborhood and other surrounding neighborhoods in high school. I am in my last year of college, so it is a light load of classes thus I have more time on my hands. I want to use this time and be able to help people and get to meet these amazing animals. I can watch throughout the week and weekend depending on academic responsibilities. I have a fenced in yard and it is a pretty big size so they will have loads of room to run around. I have hardwood floors so easy cleanup if there is an accident. Large neighborhood with access to sidewalks for safety purposes.
“Julia is the best!!! I received daily pictures, and updates on his activities, and pet friends that he was making. I felt so at ease, and will definitely use her when I need someone to care for Duke❣️”
“This is the 2nd time to stay with you. She has and I feel relaxed and it shows that our girl feels the same as we do. She makes our gentle giant very safe with her. She makes her feel like one of her own pets. Can’t ask for anything better than to know your pet is okay. I would recommend for her. With the same words. She might get booked more often ( I hope it is good for her but don’t want to me left out and can’t book with her). We couldn’t ask for more when you are off somewhere and know you pet is safe, loved, treated like they own them, LuLu comes home very calm and don’t show any signs that could show up. HECK NO she loves her like she is her own pet. She send pictures often so you can have your mind at ease while you are gone for however long it is. A couple pictures a day. Keeps you very informed on how she is doing. Her up on the couch or just laying g at your feet. I do not think I will book with anyone else. So if she isn’t available on those dates. I would change my plans to fit her schedule and not go find someone else to keep her. Only reason would be a issue that I could not change date. I would do my very best to change them so she could watch lulu again. Thank you for keeping her and making her welcome and safe. We couldn’t ask for anything more. So pleased with her care again THANK YOU ☺️”
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Olivia S.Star Sitter
“I had a major plane delay and Olivia was able to help take care of Betty for another night which helped with my stress of getting back later. We love how much she cares for Betty!”
Arthur & Tamara M.Star Sitter
“Arthur & Tamara were amazing sitters! I received daily photos of my girls. Their dog, Daisy, is so sweet and friendly. They truly brought me peace during my trip knowing my girls were cared for.”
Yan C.Star Sitter
“5 stars is not enough! Yan kept me updated at all times and my dogs were SO happy they didn’t want to get in the car to come home. They had so much fun and I had so much peace of mind, Yan is amazing!”
Tessa B.Star Sitter
“Tessa was fantastic. Her communication was excellent and she shared pictures and videos of my girl living her best life everyday! I was pretty sure my girl wouldn't want to come home she was having so much fun!! Highly recommend Tessa for dog sitting/boarding. 100%”
Regina R.
“Regina did an excellent job caring for my puppy! At six months old, Brownie can be quite a handful, so I was nervous about leaving her with someone new. Thankfully, Regina proved to be an expert in caring for my baby with consistent attention, activity, affection, and training reinforcement. Regina asked clarifying questions to make sure Brownie's routine was kept as intact as possible, and she kept in close contact throughout Brownie's stay with pictures and updates. Brownie was returned to her home happy and well-cared for. I can confidently recommend Regina for all pet-care needs!”
Tristan C.
Star Sitter
“Tristan was very pleasant and accommodating. He took the time to train my dogs to use the doggy door even though they were there for only half a day. Tristan also shared the sign in to a camera that I could use to check in on my babes and see that they were indeed doing just fine without me. I didn't have to bring anything, he had dog beds and bowls and made sure they were comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend Tristan to anyone with fur babies especially anyone who's a first time Rover user as I was. Thanks again Tristan!”
Grace B.Star Sitter
“Grace and her husband John were amazing. They both cared for Zoe with much love and care. Grace kept me well updated throughout the whole day and sent me pictures showing me Zoe was much loved for. I will definitely be using them again when visiting in New Braunfels 😊”
Patricia & Jason R.
“Amazing as always! Great communication and took great care of our fur baby. They treat him as one of their own. They were always sending pics and letting us know how he was doing.”
edwin c.Star Sitter
“This was our first time booking with rover and we were for sure nervous - but Edwin was FANTASTIC! I’m such a nervous dog mom and our pup, Cigar, got a little sick just before we left town. So we were extra worried we wouldn’t be able to find a place for her to stay for 10 days on such short notice. But after leaving Cig with Edwin and receiving updates about her settling in right away, we instantly felt like she was in good hands. He was thorough with her meds, asked questions when needed, and sent the perfect amount of updates. We know Cigar was being well loved and soaking up the attention and yard space! We were even a bit worried she would like his home more and not want to come back with us after her stay lol! Absolutely will be keeping Edwin in mind for our next trip.”
Grace & Alan E.Star Sitter
“Literally couldn’t think of better people to watch our dog while we were out of the country on our honeymoon! the updates we got kept us peace of mind while being gone so long and Cuj had the BEST time!! Grace and Allen took great care of our boy, even while he was still nursing his ACL surgery. Highly recommend, wish we lived closer to have them watch Cuj all the time!!”
Clarice R.Star Sitter
“Clarice and her husband were terrific! Our dogs were very well cared for and we were able to enjoy our weekend knowing the dogs were in such good hands! We will be booking her again!”
Denise D.Star Sitter
“Molly loves her time with Denise. I felt nervous about dropping her off the first time but she became fast friends with Denise and her family. Denise kept me posted on a daily basis and put my mind at ease.”
Miranda B.Star Sitter
“Miranda was the best pet sitter I've used on Rover. She sent daily pics, informed me of his daily walks and took care of him as he if was her dog. I will definitely rebook with her again in the future.”
Ashley Y.Star Sitter
“Ashley was amazing with our pups, she sat them from Fri-Sun. And they had a fantastic time while in her care. She kept us updated with pics and a face time call so we could see/talk with our babies. We would definitely book with her again?”
Rosy V.Star Sitter
“We appreciated Rosy making herself available for an emergency last minute dog care. We felt very comfortable having our dog in her care and have recommended her to our friends and use her services again. Rosy was very pleasant to talk to and knowledgeable about senior dogs.”
Kira S.
“Kira has always done a great job taking care of our cats and dog. She has absolutely adorable videos playing with ryem. I would trust her to care for them anytime.”
Iuliia I.
“Julia is the best!!! I received daily pictures, and updates on his activities, and pet friends that he was making. I felt so at ease, and will definitely use her when I need someone to care for Duke❣️”
Emilie B.
“Emilie was wonderful. Very accommodating even on short notice and took great care of my dog. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to have her watch my dog. Thanks!”
Lucrecia O.
“She was so responsive and treated our dog wonderfully!! Can’t recommend her enough.”
Sahara & Santo R.Star Sitter
“This is the 2nd time to stay with you. She has and I feel relaxed and it shows that our girl feels the same as we do. She makes our gentle giant very safe with her. She makes her feel like one of her own pets. Can’t ask for anything better than to know your pet is okay. I would recommend for her. With the same words. She might get booked more often ( I hope it is good for her but don’t want to me left out and can’t book with her). We couldn’t ask for more when you are off somewhere and know you pet is safe, loved, treated like they own them, LuLu comes home very calm and don’t show any signs that could show up. HECK NO she loves her like she is her own pet. She send pictures often so you can have your mind at ease while you are gone for however long it is. A couple pictures a day. Keeps you very informed on how she is doing. Her up on the couch or just laying g at your feet. I do not think I will book with anyone else. So if she isn’t available on those dates. I would change my plans to fit her schedule and not go find someone else to keep her. Only reason would be a issue that I could not change date. I would do my very best to change them so she could watch lulu again. Thank you for keeping her and making her welcome and safe. We couldn’t ask for anything more. So pleased with her care again THANK YOU ☺️”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in San Marcos is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. 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 $22 to as high as $48 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 1,824 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, 91% of San Marcos dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in San Marcos have an average of 16 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 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 1,824 dog boarding sitters in San Marcos on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In San Marcos, 98% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
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