Dog Boarding in Short Hills, NJ
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“Shaun and his family take great care of our pup Skye, who always comes home happy and tired. I feel extremely confident that Skye is treated as a part of their family.”
“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.”
“Melanie was awesome. She has such a warm and calming spirit, that I knew instantly that she would be perfect with my little Bella. She kept me updated throughout the day by sending me text messdages and picturessent several updates and pictures. I loved it. Melanie will always be my first choice when it come down to my Bella”
“Maisha was EXCELLENT! This was the first time I ever left my dog with someone and she made me feel SO much at ease. She’s so professional and sweet. Maisha is a natural with your fur babies. If you need a dog sitter she is your person. I am already booking her again to stay with my fue baby for my next vacation. Maisha is the best! -Cheryl”
“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.”
“Jessie stayed with Tynesha and her family for four days. This was the first time she stayed with someone other than a family member. She sent me photos everyday and I could see that Jessie was happy and bring well taken care of. I will definitely use her again.”
“Eunice took excellent care of Cappy during the three days we were away! She kept me updated with texts and photos, which gave me great peace of mind. I could tell she read my notes about Cappy’s care. Cappy also had a wonderful time with Eunice’s family and her dog, Pincky! I will definitely reach out to her again when I need someone to take care of Cappy in the future!”
“Vanessa is a really wonderful pet sitter. She was very thorough making sure that she understood my dog’s schedule, sleeping habits, how he tolerated the heat, etc. My dog loves attention and people and she was great about giving him tons of affection. My Maltipoo was well cared for and happy. I received regular photos and update - I highly recommend her!”
“Amazing experience with Mimi’s dog sitter! They were caring, reliable, and kept us updated the whole time. Mimi was happy and well taken care of. Highly recommend!”
“Connor did a great job with my Schnauzer Margo, who can be rather "excitable" at times. She seemed to feel at home immediately around Connor and his dog Maggie and I think she actually enjoyed her time with them. I will definitely return to Connor.”
“We are incredibly thankful to Rajan for boarding our dog, Loki, for a little over two weeks. Loki was so well cared for and looked genuinely happy throughout her stay. She loved getting to play with other pups, which made the experience even better for her. Rajan is clearly an animal lover and treated Loki as if she were his own. We also really appreciated the regular updates, photos, and videos, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. We’re very grateful for the care and attention Rajan provided and would highly recommend him.”
“Sharon was super communicative and flexible in scheduling a stay for our pup Sesame at her place. Sesame immediately liked her and walked with her to her home which he doesn’t usually do with people he just meets. Throughout the stay, Sharon sent photo and text updates on what Sesame was doing — it looked like they had a great time! I’d definitely recommend Sharon and will be working with her again.”
“Amanda is awesome! You can tell she really loves and cares for the dogs she looks after. She is always sending pictures and updates about how boogie is doing and we 100% trust her to take amazing care of our dog. We are both so happy we found such a great dog sitter”
“Hollie and her husband cared for Rainey like their own. They kept to her routine, gave her medicines when needed, and made sure Rainey got plenty of exercise and playtime. They sent many updates every day. I was very comfortable leaving Rainey with them for the first time (for two weeks), she warmed up to them very quickly. Thank you both!”
“Let me start by saying this was my first time using Rover ever. Andrew was so helpful and reassuring and explained everything to me. Additionally, while I was away he kept me up to date with texts and pictures of Finn. Finn had a great time with Andrew and you can just tell Andrew knew exactly how to best care for my puppy. Thank you so much!!”
“Luis (and his wife Laura) were very welcoming to our small dog. He sent photo updates twice a day which was very reassuring. It’s great to have such a reliable and caring boarder in the same town!”
Over 78 pet parents in Short Hills have booked dog boarding
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I had to find a reliable sitter for my diabetic fur baby who had only previously been taken care of family members and were uncomfortable giving injections to him. So when I had the opportunity to go out of the country for a vacation, I researched sitters and came across Vanessa (and Kayla) - We had a meet and greet a couple of weeks before to see how my pup would be around them and he seemed comfortable with them and they as well. However, no sooner after I dropped him off to head off on my vacation, he started to have some problems. Vanessa and Kayla went above and beyond to make him comfortable as he was stressed and that probably made his diabetes act up. With frequent contact we all managed to adjust his dose of insulin which solved the issue and by report had no further issues after the first 2 days. Vanessa and Kayla gave me daily "pup-dates" with pictures while I was away which greatly put my mind at ease so I could really enjoy my vacation. I highly recommend Vanessa (and Kayla) to care for your fur babies especially if you need to have someone comfortable giving injections and pills. Will definitely use them again
Eunice took excellent care of Cappy during the three days we were away! She kept me updated with texts and photos, which gave me great peace of mind. I could tell she read my notes about Cappy’s care. Cappy also had a wonderful time with Eunice’s family and her dog, Pincky! I will definitely reach out to her again when I need someone to take care of Cappy in the future!
Sharon took great care of my dog over a long weekend! She was very communicative both in booking, scheduling and confirming. She sent pictures every day which I really appreciated! It gave me peace of mind to know everything was ok. It was clear that my dog was well looked after at her house! I will definitely use her again.
Anna is such an amazing doggy host. Theo was so adorable and friendly. Her backyard is absolutely perfect. It's huge, wide open, totally fenced in, so much flat grass and even a patio for Reggie to cool off on. Reggie didn't want to leave when we picked him up and when we got home Reggie fell asleep so quick. It was such a relief to find such an amazing host who treated my dog like her own. 5 ⭐️'s all around!!!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Short Hills is $60
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As of Jun 2026, 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 $38 to as high as $105 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 12,580 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 12,580 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, 93% 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.
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