Dog Boarding in Schenectady
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“It was my first time boarding a dog, ever! They made me feel so at ease leaving my baby with them. I honestly think she didn't wanna leave. I'm so grateful for the daily updates also. I'm so happy I chose them.”
“Loved how we would get updates multiple times a day! That would be photos and videos. Very attentive and Penny had a great time 💗. Would recommend and rebook with Natthinee!!”
“I cannot say enough good things about Anna. She took care of our dog Rex. She sent us updates on our puppy and even photos! If you want a pet-sitter you can trust with anything, please book her. She went above and beyond caring for our puppy. Anna is a gem!””
“Brad and Mery are wonderful people who treat our dog like family. We are so grateful to have them. Our dog loves being with Brad and Mery so much that he doesn’t want to leave!”
“Kathleen took excellent care of my chihuahua, Cody. Over the course of a month, I boarded him with her a few times each week, and I always felt confident he was in great hands. She was responsive, kind, and incredibly patient, not just with my (very energetic!) chihuahua 🙃, but with me as well. I’m so grateful for the care she provided and would highly recommend Kathleen to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter.”
“Tiffany was fantastic with my mini golden doodle! She was very responsive to messages and sent a lot of photos! I will definitely have Tiffany watch my dog again, she had the best time with the large fenced in yard!”
“We don’t let anyone else watch our French bulldog. David takes her for plenty of walks, gives her lots of attention, and makes sure she gets her medication. She’s very happy with David, as are we!”
“Vera kindly agreed to host our Piper with less than a week’s notice. She was super communicative, sending a reminder packing list prior to the visit, as well as detailed updates and lots of photos. Piper had a terrific time with Vera and returned home a happy pup. Thank you!”
“Great experience for our dog, Buddy. He get anxious in new places and has to adjust. It was just one night but, she seemed to do great. Got along with Tatian and her dogs. Tatiana was very responsive and sent updates and some pictures to keep us at ease. Will have Buddy stay there again soon!”
About: We are a pet-loving household. I have cared for dogs and cats, as well as Guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, snakes, and birds. Am happy to help with animals large and small. I am a stay-at-home mom, so have a flexible schedule and would be happy to help you manage yours. Weekends are generally fine as well. We have a pet-friendly home, and I am happy to work with your schedule for drop-in care or dog walking. Can travel as needed to assist you.
“Samantha and her partner were absolutely amazing. They are the best sitters I have met by far. I 10000/10 recommend. Samantha updated me throughout my dog's stay. I will definitely rebook.”
“Chrissy was amazing. I would give more stars if I could. She treated our boy wonderful! She was very attentive and sent us updates daily! We always hate leaving our boy behind and knowing he was in good hand really helped us and we didn’t have to worry about him at all!”
“I can’t say enough about Jaya & her family taking care of my dog Barley like he was one of theirs. She was quick w/ responding, and her communication was thorough. Barley loved his “sleep over” playing w/ Jaya’s cute pup Biscuit in her big back yard. She made me feel like Barley was safe & would be cared for just like her own. We’ll surely be hoping she is available again for our next pet sitting need. Thank you Jaya !”
“Lianna was amazing. This was my first time using Rover and Lianna helped relieve any anxiety I had. Great communication, pictures sent multiple times a day, and answered any questions I had in a timely fashion. I 100% recommend her for your next fur baby stay.”
“Rebecca was an outstanding dog sitter and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. She was attentive, easy to communicate with, and clearly cared about our dog as if he were her own. She kept us updated with photos of their walks, playtime, and even downtime, which really showed how comfortable and happy he was in her care. It was easily the best boarding experience our dog has ever had, and we could tell he genuinely enjoyed his time with her. I can’t recommend Rebecca highly enough and would absolutely trust her again in the future.”
“This is the 2nd time Mike has watched our 2 dogs, and this time it was for 2 weeks!! The dogs were happy and well cared for and we were able to enjoy our time overseas with no worries. Thank you Mike!! Apollo and Luna miss their friend Bear already!”
“We couldn’t have been happier with our first experience leaving our dog with Kyle. Her love of dogs is obvious. She took such good care of him and kept in regular contact with us with pictures and videos. He came home happy and unstressed. Actually, I’m not sure he wanted to come home 😆. We definitely recommend her!”
“Kimberly was so kind to take Toby my 19-lb Havenese dog very last minute! I have a bad wrist fracture and was not able to take care of him properly. She took such great care of him with only hours’ notice. I will definitely use her services again!”
“Excellent service, with great communication and our dog had an amazing time. It was a nice surprise to get images and video of Bowie doing activities and being happy while we were away. Highly recommend!”
Over 1,839 pet parents in Schenectady have booked dog boarding
Schenectady dog parents share their Rover experiences
Marianne provided the perfect home away from home for my pup, who was very well cared over the couple of days she spent under her roof. I received lots of pics and videos and pupdates, and I know my dog would go back in a heartbeat! Can’t recommend Marianne highly enough.
Gillian is amazing! This is the longest we had to board our furbaby- almost three weeks. I could see how excited Biscuit was at drop-off, which made it easy for us to travel. Biscuit loves being at Gillian’s because he is treated like family. She also prepared fresh food for him, sent updates to us regularly and made his stay a vacation! Best sitter ever!
Amber took such good care of Sunny while we had to travel. She provided us updates almost instantly after we dropped him off and all through the long weekend. Other than sending pictures, she provided feedback on how he was getting along while staying at her home. The constant communication truly made us happy to know what kind of fun our boy was getting into. We highly recommend Amber!!
Sadie loved being there. Their dogs were great fun for her and very well behaved. Lourdes And her family were perfect company for Sadie while we were gone. She's used to a lot of people time but also loves having other dogs to romp with, so staying with Lourdes and her family was just perfect. We don't often need a dog sitter because we can usually take her with us, but when we do need one, Lourdes will be the first person we call.
Tracy was absolutely wonderful. She has a big beautiful yard for my old girl to sniff around. And Tracy was extra attentive, because Loosey will run off and has absolutely no recall. I will happily hire Tracy over and over. Loosey came back to me happy and healthy. Couldn't ask for anything more.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Schenectady is $50
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Sitters in Schenectady average 13 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Schenectady is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Schenectady dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $64 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 348 sitters provided dog boarding in Schenectady. 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 Schenectady dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Schenectady have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 13 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 Schenectady.
Rover makes it easy to find Schenectady 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 348 dog boarding sitters in Schenectady on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Schenectady, 98% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 83% 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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