Dog Boarding in Short Hills, NJ
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“Shaun and his family were amazing! We really appreciated their updates and obvious love that they gave our girl while we were gone. Now that we live closer to their area; we will definitely look to have them puppy sit again in the future!”
“My husband and I recently moved to the area. We are SO thankful we found Ellen. She takes such good care of Finn. He loves to spend time with her dogs too! Couldn’t have asked for a better Rover experience.”
“Amrit (and his daughter) were wonderful with my dog. He provided regular updates and pictures, was very responsive when I was planning, and with pickup and drop off. Very kind and a pleasure to work with. My dog was very happy! Highly recommended.”
“can’t thank Pallab enough for the love and care they gave Ashoka . From the thoughtful updates to the little details they paid attention to, we knew our pup was in the best hands. Ashoka adored him, and we felt complete peace of mind. We’re so grateful and will definitely rebook!””
“Accommodated with short notice. Encouraged a meet and greet, even came to us due to our schedule. Immediately felt at ease leaving Fletcher for the day. He looked happy in the photos sent.”
“Carine took such great care of our Daisy, and was really good with communication. Carine was also very flexible with a change in pick up time frame, which we really appreciated!”
“Sharon was able to take my booking at short notice and even took the time to meet me before I confirmed. Kept in touch brilliantly with updates and lovely photos of Poppy during her stay. I would definitely use Sharon again. Felt very secure leaving Poppy with her.”
“I will definitely book Tynesha and her family again, they were wonderful the entire time Empire was with them. Constant photos and updates throughout his time. Thank you again🩷”
“Had a 3 day weekend getaway. I think Bruno had a much better time than I did! Lol! Pictures and updates were so appreciated. I’m very happy that I found Stephanie and her husband on Rover. They are top notch ❤️”
“Milena was amazing I felt so comfortable leaving my sick girl with her. She was careful to write down all medication instructions (4 different medications taken 2 or 3 times a day) She was also kind to me - I had never left my dog with a stranger let alone when she was sick. I am sooo grateful Milena helped me. She sent pictures and told me how everything was going. I have already asked her to be my go to when I must leave my dog for a few days. She is awesome … so loving and caring I felt soooo lucky to have happened upon a kind soul to care for my helpless sick dog while I had to be away. I highly recommend her and am soo grateful to have met her on this app - Milena thank you for your help.”
“So happy i finally found a sitter i can trust! Super responsible & keeps me updated. My baby is always happy when i pick him up letting me know he’s enjoying the time spent with Jay & Benji.”
“Tiara was on-time, enthusiastic, and sweet with the baby. We felt very comfortable leaving our son with her, and would definitely use this service again. She was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. I got a lot of pictures and updates every hour through out the day, I was scared at first but tiara make me feel like she know me and my son for a long time and most of all I could feel my son happiness in those pictures. Thanks again definitely will be rebooking. # communication top tier ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
“Diana & Harish are incredible! My Gigi feels completely at home and they absolutely treat her like their own. They go above ans beyond every time. So happy to have found them.”
“Paul was phenomenal! I received daily photos and updates on how she was doing. Ru was put on a supplements after our meet and greet Paul was great about it, he was able to get her to take them even though she hates to. We will definitely be using Paul again in the future.”
“Robert is great. Very professional and friendly. And his own two dogs are lovely. Our Kiwi can be nervous but she came back happy and very content after her first time boarding with Robert. We will definitely use Robert again.”
“So thankful I found Desiree! She took such great care of my dog while we were away. She was always so quick to respond and provided me with detailed daily updates. I never had to worry that my dog wasn’t in good hands. He had a great time and was made to feel right at home!”
“Caroline was a gem! She was very accommodating of the last minute request and the way she wanted to do a short meet and greet prior to my dog’s stay, it felt very genuine of her to ensure her dogs and my dog had a good introduction. I was nervous about leaving my dog Berkeley for a week, but Caroline and her family really loved on Berkeley like their own and I really loved that she sent frequent photos, videos, and updates about how Berkeley was doing.”
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Shaun S.
Star Sitter
“Shaun and his family were amazing! We really appreciated their updates and obvious love that they gave our girl while we were gone. Now that we live closer to their area; we will definitely look to have them puppy sit again in the future!”
Ellen L.Star Sitter
“My husband and I recently moved to the area. We are SO thankful we found Ellen. She takes such good care of Finn. He loves to spend time with her dogs too! Couldn’t have asked for a better Rover experience.”
Amrit S.Star Sitter
“Amrit (and his daughter) were wonderful with my dog. He provided regular updates and pictures, was very responsive when I was planning, and with pickup and drop off. Very kind and a pleasure to work with. My dog was very happy! Highly recommended.”
Pallab K.
“can’t thank Pallab enough for the love and care they gave Ashoka . From the thoughtful updates to the little details they paid attention to, we knew our pup was in the best hands. Ashoka adored him, and we felt complete peace of mind. We’re so grateful and will definitely rebook!””
Rachel H.
“Accommodated with short notice. Encouraged a meet and greet, even came to us due to our schedule. Immediately felt at ease leaving Fletcher for the day. He looked happy in the photos sent.”
Carine R.Star Sitter
“Carine took such great care of our Daisy, and was really good with communication. Carine was also very flexible with a change in pick up time frame, which we really appreciated!”
Sharon H.Star Sitter
“Sharon was able to take my booking at short notice and even took the time to meet me before I confirmed. Kept in touch brilliantly with updates and lovely photos of Poppy during her stay. I would definitely use Sharon again. Felt very secure leaving Poppy with her.”
Tynesha W.
“I will definitely book Tynesha and her family again, they were wonderful the entire time Empire was with them. Constant photos and updates throughout his time. Thank you again🩷”
Jaina L.
“Jaina is very sensitive to my pups needs. I can tell from Jaina’s updates that my pup was enjoying her stay. Jaina sent lots of photos videos.”
Stephanie C.
“Had a 3 day weekend getaway. I think Bruno had a much better time than I did! Lol! Pictures and updates were so appreciated. I’m very happy that I found Stephanie and her husband on Rover. They are top notch ❤️”
Milena C.
“Milena was amazing I felt so comfortable leaving my sick girl with her. She was careful to write down all medication instructions (4 different medications taken 2 or 3 times a day) She was also kind to me - I had never left my dog with a stranger let alone when she was sick. I am sooo grateful Milena helped me. She sent pictures and told me how everything was going. I have already asked her to be my go to when I must leave my dog for a few days. She is awesome … so loving and caring I felt soooo lucky to have happened upon a kind soul to care for my helpless sick dog while I had to be away. I highly recommend her and am soo grateful to have met her on this app - Milena thank you for your help.”
Jennifer E.
“Jennifer was amazing. She kept me up to date with King and sent several pictures and videos. I will be bringing him back in August. Thanks Jenn!”
Jay G.
“So happy i finally found a sitter i can trust! Super responsible & keeps me updated. My baby is always happy when i pick him up letting me know he’s enjoying the time spent with Jay & Benji.”
Tiara M.
“Tiara was on-time, enthusiastic, and sweet with the baby. We felt very comfortable leaving our son with her, and would definitely use this service again. She was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. I got a lot of pictures and updates every hour through out the day, I was scared at first but tiara make me feel like she know me and my son for a long time and most of all I could feel my son happiness in those pictures. Thanks again definitely will be rebooking. # communication top tier ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Diana & Harish E.Star Sitter
“Diana & Harish are incredible! My Gigi feels completely at home and they absolutely treat her like their own. They go above ans beyond every time. So happy to have found them.”
Paul C.Star Sitter
“Paul was phenomenal! I received daily photos and updates on how she was doing. Ru was put on a supplements after our meet and greet Paul was great about it, he was able to get her to take them even though she hates to. We will definitely be using Paul again in the future.”
Walter & Katherine V.Star Sitter
“Thank you for looking after Biscuit, he loves staying with you and came home exhausted from all the exercise and running around your huge yard💕”
Robert C.
“Robert is great. Very professional and friendly. And his own two dogs are lovely. Our Kiwi can be nervous but she came back happy and very content after her first time boarding with Robert. We will definitely use Robert again.”
Desiree B.Star Sitter
“So thankful I found Desiree! She took such great care of my dog while we were away. She was always so quick to respond and provided me with detailed daily updates. I never had to worry that my dog wasn’t in good hands. He had a great time and was made to feel right at home!”
Caroline D.
“Caroline was a gem! She was very accommodating of the last minute request and the way she wanted to do a short meet and greet prior to my dog’s stay, it felt very genuine of her to ensure her dogs and my dog had a good introduction. I was nervous about leaving my dog Berkeley for a week, but Caroline and her family really loved on Berkeley like their own and I really loved that she sent frequent photos, videos, and updates about how Berkeley was doing.”
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can’t thank Pallab enough for the love and care they gave Ashoka . From the thoughtful updates to the little details they paid attention to, we knew our pup was in the best hands. Ashoka adored him, and we felt complete peace of mind. We’re so grateful and will definitely rebook!”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Short Hills is $60
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Short Hills is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Short Hills dog boarding rates can be found as low as $37 to as high as $98 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 12,304 sitters provided dog boarding in Short Hills. 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, 88% of Short Hills dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Short Hills have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Short Hills.
Rover makes it easy to find Short Hills 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 12,304 dog boarding sitters in Short Hills on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Short Hills, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 85% 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.
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