Dog Boarding in San Marcos
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Top rated San Marcos dog boarders
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“Clarice was absolutely amazing. We left our three pups with her for the weekend and they had a excellent time, going on explorations and getting to meet new friends. Clarice was very response and sent us lots of pictures during their stay - would absolutely book again!”

“We would absolutely book with Olivia again! She took such great care of our mini long haired dachshund, was very friendly and prompt with communication, and was great about sending updates and pictures of our pup. Definitely highly recommend!”

“Anthony was by at the best choice we could have made for our dogs. Anthony has an understanding and love of dogs that made the feel comfortable with him from the moment we dropped them off. I will definitely be booking with Anthony again.”

“Super sitter! Graciously accommodated a schedule change due to weather and took super care of my pup. Sent great pics showing mine and her dogs enjoying her spacious back yard. 10/10 will rover again!”

“Morgan and her family were amazing! She was very communicative and took a great care of my dog while I was out of town. On our meet and greet, my dog was reactive and took for a while to warm up but she was very patient and understanding. I recommend her to everyone!”

“Denise provided a loving, comfortable environment for my pup. Very good about his care, communicating with me, and all around professionalism. Will happily have her sit for us again!”

“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❣️”

“My puppy was very comfortable the day we did our meet and greet, so I knew he’d be comfortable when he had his first overnight stay with Rosy last weekend. We have a longer stay booked in December with her and I feel good about leaving him with her again!”

“Regina and her family are lovely people who were great sitters for quimby. He was well cared for during the stay. Regina was meticulous, prompt and always communicated with us during the stay, even when we forgot to respond at times. We can tell quimby enjoyed his stay because he was calm throughout the journey back home. To summarize, we highly recommend regina and her family for any petcare needs and we would love to send quimby to them again. Thank you so much!”

“I can’t thank Stephanie enough! We took a long trip overseas and she watched our dog Bruce and treated him so well! We would receive updates daily, she clipped his nails, gave him oatmeal baths to help calming his skin and loved on him as if it was her own! Not to mention that our dog had a blast with her dog Fern! Highly recommend and would definitely use her services again!”

“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 & Allen went above & beyond to make sure our boy Buster had an amazing time with them and that we felt confident & secure that we left him in good hands. They asked lots of questions to make sure he was taken care of the exact same way he is at home and seemed very knowledgeable and passionate. Buster loved playing with their sweet dogs and they sent us tons of adorable pictures throughout his stay as well as a goodie bag with treats in it when we picked him up :) Fantastic people (and dogs), Buster is already asking to go back again!”

Over 1,966 pet parents in San Marcos have booked dog boarding
San Marcos dog parents share their Rover experiences
Katelynne did an amazing job taking care of my Remi! I had to leave out of town for a few days, and she kept me updated the whole time and sent lots of pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter.

I’m so thankful for Mica she was able to step in last minute to watch my two dogs. She was incredibly kind, responsible, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the pets she watches, and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a reliable and loving dog sitter!

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in San Marcos is $45
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Sitters in San Marcos average 10 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, 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 Jun 2026, 1,851 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 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 1,851 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, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.
















