Dog Boarding in Shepherd, MI
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“Jeanne is the perfect sitter for our dogs. We took them to her for a 3 day weekend and she was so responsive and sent pics throughout the weekend. The dogs seemed to have had a great time and have been sleeping all day since we picked them up. I would absolutely recommend booking her to sit your dogs, you won’t regret it!”
“Our pup was so happy to spend time with Erin and her family. He got so much energy out while he was there which was great for us to come home to. She is very responsive and sends picture updates each day. We absolutely recommend Erin to other dog owners and will be using her again in the future.”
“I want to thank Kathy for taking my dog, Brady, on a short notice. It’s nice to know that the Rover sitters are there for you. She was very welcoming and caring. Brady seemed to feel at home there.”
“Brady had another wonderful time with Bennet and Winter. He enjoys the company of another dog around his size. Bennet took him on another adventure and exposed him to new scenery and smells. He really liked the experience. Bennet keeps Brady stimulated and gives him excellent care.”
“Matt took great care of our dog. Our pup never eats when he’s not with us and he ate full meals with him and had a great time. Thank you for your care Matt, you put our high energy pup at ease”
“Our pup stayed with Ed for the second time and we had a wonderful experience again. Opie came back happy and tired. She had a nail issue while we were gone, but thankfully Ed took care of it and everything is fine. We didn't have to worry at all.”
“When we arrived at Shannon’s home, Archie ran to the door. He was so excited to stay for the second time. I felt the same way. During our absence, we received pictures several times. Shannon communicates well. Her smile is consistent with her loving care and flexibility to accommodate our schedule. I am so glad I got to know her and grateful for her care of our beloved dog. Without her, needing to leave Archie would result in much worry. With him in her care I know he is safe and having a wonderful time”
“I am SO HAPPY we found Larissa! She is sweet, easy to talk with, and most importantly, amazing with Carini! She loved staying with her for a week. Larissa sent me updates and pictures every day and I could tell how great of a time my girl was having. Safe to say, we'll be doing some daycare days in the future so she can see them again ??”
“Kumar took such good care of my dog! He was gentle, kind, fed him with very specific instructions and made my dog feel at home in his apartment. He sent photos and updates daily. I would highly recommend him as a dog sitter!”
“Jennifer was amazing with our two 1 year old pups. She is great at reading dog behavior and even helped train them a bit while they stayed. She kept in touch and sent pictures while we were gone too. She was very responsive to all my messages and concerns. She really did care for them like we would have! They also made friends with a few of her dogs. She was amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter or trainer with experience!”
“Maverick had a blast and was well taken care of!! We loved getting picture updates!! Maverick has separation anxiety and tends to not eat while away from home but he did eat and had a great time!! He came home a tired pup which for him is good.”
“Ashly was great! Very accommodating to our schedule and to our boy Hank. We had an enjoyable and relaxing get away knowing Hank was well taken care of! Highly recommend, and will definitely call Ashley again when we are in the area next summer!”
“Claire did great with Sansa. She was accommodating for us, took great care of our dog, and sent us updates and pictures as well! Sansa came home and acted just like normal, so I knew she was perfectly comfortable and that says a lot for me. Would use Claire again for sure!”
About: From puppies and kittens. Senior dogs and cats and everything in between I have experience with. Uhm basically whatever their routine is just let me know and I can accommodate. Any special request just ask me and most likely will accommodate. I can give real time updates as needed just let me know. I treat someone's pet as my own. Please let me know your pets preferences. Thank you. Again pet care would fit into my routine via way of getting to know and knowing your pets routine. This will be my main focus. I take into consideration the pets needs and basically focus on that in an environment. Basically I just let them rest or do what it is they like to do daily.
About: Hi! Right now I currently dog sit for two dogs and I’ve had pets my whole life. I’ve had 4 dogs at one time with 2 cats. I love being around animals and have experience in watching dogs. I currently live in an apartment so I do not currently live with any animals. I have volunteered many times at the animals shelter by my home. I currently have a part time job so I can definitely fit watching pets into my schedule. I understand the need for care and am willing to try to fit your pet into my schedule I would provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for the pet. I would make sure the pet has water and food at all times. I would make sure the pet also takes all the medications if needed. Depending on the pets needs I would make sure there is time for exercise and play. For my home I would make sure the pet has a clean and safe environment. For the pet owners homes I would make sure to follow all instructions whether it’s feeding and medication instructions or behavioral techniques. I would make sure the animal is able to build trust and a good bond to make sure the pet is comfortable under my care.
“I had never used an online pet sitting service before. I was on a waiting list for two boarding kennels. Went out of town for the weekend and Cher was very accommodating. She seems like a genuine pet lover. She had two smaller dogs that my small Pomeranian got along with well. She sent update photos of Cody and responded quickly to update requests. I was totally satisfied with her services and would let her watch Cody again and will be utilizing her services again in the future. Cody’s temperament when back home was normal and not like the usual shyness after a traditional kennel. I know he got play time with other dogs and did not have fear/separation anxiety with Cher and her small dogs. Thank you Cher. I am totally satisfied with the experience.”
“Schyler was amazing with our timid Maggie. She was flexible in dropping off and picking up times. She was patient with Maggie, who because of 3 months of neglect, is afraid of most of life. I was able to see how Maggie was doing by Schyler’s updates, and when I picked Maggie up, you could see how relaxed she was to be with Schyler.”
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Jeanne H.
“Jeanne is the perfect sitter for our dogs. We took them to her for a 3 day weekend and she was so responsive and sent pics throughout the weekend. The dogs seemed to have had a great time and have been sleeping all day since we picked them up. I would absolutely recommend booking her to sit your dogs, you won’t regret it!”
Todd G.Star Sitter
“Great couple and beautiful pets of their own. I was very comfortable leaving scarlette with them. Thank you guys! 100/100 will use them again.”
Erin L.Star Sitter
“Our pup was so happy to spend time with Erin and her family. He got so much energy out while he was there which was great for us to come home to. She is very responsive and sends picture updates each day. We absolutely recommend Erin to other dog owners and will be using her again in the future.”
Kathy Y.Star Sitter
“I want to thank Kathy for taking my dog, Brady, on a short notice. It’s nice to know that the Rover sitters are there for you. She was very welcoming and caring. Brady seemed to feel at home there.”
Bennet A.Star Sitter
“Brady had another wonderful time with Bennet and Winter. He enjoys the company of another dog around his size. Bennet took him on another adventure and exposed him to new scenery and smells. He really liked the experience. Bennet keeps Brady stimulated and gives him excellent care.”
Matt T.
“Matt took great care of our dog. Our pup never eats when he’s not with us and he ate full meals with him and had a great time. Thank you for your care Matt, you put our high energy pup at ease”
Edward M.Star Sitter
“Our pup stayed with Ed for the second time and we had a wonderful experience again. Opie came back happy and tired. She had a nail issue while we were gone, but thankfully Ed took care of it and everything is fine. We didn't have to worry at all.”
Shannon O.
“When we arrived at Shannon’s home, Archie ran to the door. He was so excited to stay for the second time. I felt the same way. During our absence, we received pictures several times. Shannon communicates well. Her smile is consistent with her loving care and flexibility to accommodate our schedule. I am so glad I got to know her and grateful for her care of our beloved dog. Without her, needing to leave Archie would result in much worry. With him in her care I know he is safe and having a wonderful time”
larisa p.Star Sitter
“I am SO HAPPY we found Larissa! She is sweet, easy to talk with, and most importantly, amazing with Carini! She loved staying with her for a week. Larissa sent me updates and pictures every day and I could tell how great of a time my girl was having. Safe to say, we'll be doing some daycare days in the future so she can see them again ??”
Debashish K.
“Kumar took such good care of my dog! He was gentle, kind, fed him with very specific instructions and made my dog feel at home in his apartment. He sent photos and updates daily. I would highly recommend him as a dog sitter!”
Jennifer B.Star Sitter
“Jennifer was amazing with our two 1 year old pups. She is great at reading dog behavior and even helped train them a bit while they stayed. She kept in touch and sent pictures while we were gone too. She was very responsive to all my messages and concerns. She really did care for them like we would have! They also made friends with a few of her dogs. She was amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter or trainer with experience!”
Mariah & Max S.Star Sitter
“Maverick had a blast and was well taken care of!! We loved getting picture updates!! Maverick has separation anxiety and tends to not eat while away from home but he did eat and had a great time!! He came home a tired pup which for him is good.”
Ashley P.
“Ashly was great! Very accommodating to our schedule and to our boy Hank. We had an enjoyable and relaxing get away knowing Hank was well taken care of! Highly recommend, and will definitely call Ashley again when we are in the area next summer!”
Christin H.
“Teton Bear really enjoyed himself during his stay. Christin was great at sending photos and videos. I would highly recommend using Christin to watch your fur baby.”
Michelle G.
“The absolute best!!! Sent me pictures every day and made my baby feel so welcome❤️❤️❤️”
Claire K.
“Claire did great with Sansa. She was accommodating for us, took great care of our dog, and sent us updates and pictures as well! Sansa came home and acted just like normal, so I knew she was perfectly comfortable and that says a lot for me. Would use Claire again for sure!”
Richy B.
“I have known Charlie for 28 years. He has had pets ever since I have known him. He likes to be around them and makes sure they have what they need. He has always made sure to put them on potty breaks when he was at my house. He makes sure that they are part of everything. For this reason I believe he would be a good petsitter.”
Ava L.
About: Hi! Right now I currently dog sit for two dogs and I’ve had pets my whole life. I’ve had 4 dogs at one time with 2 cats. I love being around animals and have experience in watching dogs. I currently live in an apartment so I do not currently live with any animals. I have volunteered many times at the animals shelter by my home. I currently have a part time job so I can definitely fit watching pets into my schedule. I understand the need for care and am willing to try to fit your pet into my schedule I would provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for the pet. I would make sure the pet has water and food at all times. I would make sure the pet also takes all the medications if needed. Depending on the pets needs I would make sure there is time for exercise and play. For my home I would make sure the pet has a clean and safe environment. For the pet owners homes I would make sure to follow all instructions whether it’s feeding and medication instructions or behavioral techniques. I would make sure the animal is able to build trust and a good bond to make sure the pet is comfortable under my care.
Cher D.Star Sitter
“I had never used an online pet sitting service before. I was on a waiting list for two boarding kennels. Went out of town for the weekend and Cher was very accommodating. She seems like a genuine pet lover. She had two smaller dogs that my small Pomeranian got along with well. She sent update photos of Cody and responded quickly to update requests. I was totally satisfied with her services and would let her watch Cody again and will be utilizing her services again in the future. Cody’s temperament when back home was normal and not like the usual shyness after a traditional kennel. I know he got play time with other dogs and did not have fear/separation anxiety with Cher and her small dogs. Thank you Cher. I am totally satisfied with the experience.”
Schyler M.
“Schyler was amazing with our timid Maggie. She was flexible in dropping off and picking up times. She was patient with Maggie, who because of 3 months of neglect, is afraid of most of life. I was able to see how Maggie was doing by Schyler’s updates, and when I picked Maggie up, you could see how relaxed she was to be with Schyler.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Shepherd is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Shepherd dog boarding rates can be found as low as $16 to as high as $38 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 31 sitters provided dog boarding in Shepherd. 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, 100% of Shepherd dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Shepherd.
Rover makes it easy to find Shepherd 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 31 dog boarding sitters in Shepherd on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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