Dog Boarding in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL
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âSonny loves her! She provides pictures and updates you while she has them! She even got him a little octopus toy and he carries it around constantly! 10/10 recommend her sheâs such a sweetheart and truly loves animalsâ

âThis is the 2nd time Andrea and David watched my dog. Each visit they make sure to keep me updated with how heâs doing, and with photos. He always comes home the same happy dog he was when I dropped him off. I cannot recommend them enough and I will allow them to watch my puppy over and over again!â

âCandace and Thomas were so great! Sent so many updates with photos that made me feel totally confident Tilly was in great care :) would love for them to watch her again in the future!â

âPatti and Butch were great! They have a wonderful back yard and they treated our little dog like it was their own. She provided daily pictures and updates while we were away for two weeks. Our dog was very happy and safe for the entire visit. I highly recommend Patti for any pet sitting needs.â

About: I've had and cared for dogs for most of my life. They are family to me, and I care for them as family. My house is perfect for pets because they can sit by the front window and keep an eye on folks walking by. I have a great-sized yard so they can sun themselves and run around. Pets at my house get the royal treatment; they can sleep anywhere they like and will get so much attention and so many tummy rubs. I work from home, so my pet-sitting schedule is very flexible. It's a welcome break from the computer to take a pup out for a walk or to have a quick play in the yard. I have a fenced-in yard in a quiet neighborhood, so your fur baby will be kept safe. The gates are locked, and I am usually home. There's no need to worry, I'll keep a close eye on them.
âHannah was so wonderful to work with. She kept our dog in her home and he came back good and wore out. It seemed he enjoyed his vacation as much as we enjoyed ours. She was very easy to get in touch with and sent multiple pictures throughout his time with her. Weâve already booked her again!â

âFive stars! Maria was absolutely wonderful with my dog, Olaf. From the moment I dropped him off, Maria was incredibly attentive and kept me updated throughout his stay with regular communication, including adorable videos and pictures. It was so comforting to see Olaf happy and well-cared for. They even went above and beyond by taking him for walks and including him in their weekend picnic plans! It's clear they truly love dogs and treat them like their own. I will absolutely be contacting Ryan and Maria again whenever I'm in the area â I highly recommend their dog-watching services!â

âKatya was wonderful! Our dog is very energetic and this was our first time leaving him for a week-long trip. Katya kept us updated everyday with pictures and videos and made the stay completely stress free. We would absolutely book with her again!â

âKaitlyn and Andrew were wonderful. They sent us pics of Abby every day while we were on vacation. We could tell Abby was loved and enjoyed her time with them. She also got to make friends with their dog Pancake who kept Abby company while we were away. Recommend 100%â


âMy dog received excellent care here and they even had to accommodate her anxiety when I left her. She got lots of love, lots of walks and I got lots of picture. Pictures ! Great communication highly recommend.!â

âChrista is always incredible with our boy! Her communication is great and even was able to drop our dog off at our place so we didnât have to go pick him up after a long day of traveling. My husband and I highly recommend Christa!â

âCynthia was the best pet sitter Iâve ever had - she treated my sweet girl as her own! I have a very skiddish and shy dog who grew to fully trust Cynthia in a very short amount of time which doesnât happen often. Iâm so happy to have found her and will definitely be using her for all of my future travels! Thank you again Cynthia!!â
ââď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ I couldnât have found a better couple to take care of my Goldendoodle, Luna! Ursula was amazing with communication and made me feel completely comfortable knowing Luna was in great hands. She kept me updated with photos and messages, and it honestly looked like Luna was having her own little vacation away from home. I highly recommend Ursula and Andrew â they were absolutely wonderful!â

âMaria was so great with Tam! He came back to us healthy and happy. She provided consistent updates and photos/videos which we loved. We were able to enjoy our vacation at ease knowing Tam was being well cared for. We look forward to having Tam stay with Maria again in the future!â


âWendy took great care of our pups. We appreciated the updates and pictures she sent us. 3 of our 4 pups did come back with a little cold and I thought the $90 roundtrip pickup and drop-off to Ponte Vedra was a little steep, but overall we were happy with her services. She sent them home with cute little bandanas which was sweet!â

âAlysia has taken care of our Frenchy several times and she has been very caring and diligent. Our dog feels comfortable at her home. She is highly recommended.â

âPenny had a wonderful time with Debra and her sweet dog Jester. I received many pictures throughout the weekend and it was obvious Penny was well taken care of. 10/10! I would absolutely book with Debra again.â


âMichelle is awesome! Loving, caring, and accommodating to our 9 year old doodle with a few special needs. She even goes the extra mile with things like baths if needed. Thanks for all you do!â

About: Boarding: Dogs must be crate trained and vaccinations up to date. Must be kid friendly and do well with large dogs. I have a large, shaded back yard where we can play with toys or fetch. Walk around the quiet neighborhood or take a nap and cuddle. I have an active golden doodle who canât wait to have a play buddy. I will happily take your dog on walks, play their favorite game and keep a structured routine if needed. Administer topical, injection or oral meds. Meet and greets preferred prior to care. I am currently working from home and have a large shaded yard. Which means potty breaks and outside play and relax time are always available. I will make sure your pets schedule is followed so you can be sure your pet will have fun and be cared for while you are away. My home is doggie safe. Minimalistic feel with little to no clutter. Space for your dog to stretch out and relax. Separate room with crate for sleep and/or alone time if needed. If I leave the house crate trained dogs can safely stay in crate with water and food. Feedings can be done separate if needed. Please bring leash, water and food bowl, and favorite treats. Do not bring toys because they will be enjoyed and destroyed by my dog.

âWe absolutely loved Virginia and her husband! They took such great care of our pups! My pups had such a great time there which was obvious through the pictures they sent us while we were away! I highly recommend them and will definitely take my dogs there the next time we are out of town!!! â

Sandalwood dog parents share their Rover experiences
Weâve had Andrea Cristina and David watch our dog multiple times, and each experience has been wonderful. They are incredibly friendly, flexible, and easy to communicate with, which makes everything so stress-free for us. Most importantly, our dog absolutely loves them, and that says it all! We are so appreciative of Andrea Cristina and David for the care and attention they give our dog. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our dog is in such great hands. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and amazing sitter for their family pet.

I knew for sure Bogie had a great time when I picked him up because he didnât know who to focus on. He was happy to see me, but also checking with Candace and Thomas for their direction. He definitely felt happy and completely secureâat home, even! They gave a daily update with pictures and absolutely treated him like their own. Iâm very grateful!

Dropping off an animal (Astro) can be hard sometimes, but Rebecca did such an awesome job and made me feel so comfortable leaving him for the first time. She was very responsive whenever I asked for updates or pictures and truly met Astroâs needs. Iâm grateful for the care she provided. I defiantly recommended booking Rebecca if you are in the area. We will defiantly be booking her again.đśđ

Alysia did a wonderful job taking care of our girls during our 6 day trip out of the country! We have one young pup who can get a little rambunctious and then a 13 year old girl who was recently started on some new medications. Alysia handled both of them like a champ! She was very comfortable administering medications which gave me a lot of peace of mind during our trip. Both girls seemed very happy and comfortable when we picked them up, which I also appreciated. Will definitely be reaching back out in the future!

Jojo and Cyle were absolutely amazing and Kash throughly enjoyed his stay with them! I was constantly updated and kept in the loop via photos and messages. I felt very at ease on my trip and had zero concerns! Kash will be spending a lot more time with them in the near future đ¤

âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ I couldnât have found a better couple to take care of my Goldendoodle, Luna! Ursula was amazing with communication and made me feel completely comfortable knowing Luna was in great hands. She kept me updated with photos and messages, and it honestly looked like Luna was having her own little vacation away from home. I highly recommend Ursula and Andrew â they were absolutely wonderful!

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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Sandalwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Sandalwood 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 youâre awayâwhether itâs 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 whoâd love to socialize with their sitterâs pets
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