Dog Boarding in Short Hills, NJ
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1. Shaun S.
“It was our dog's first night away from us and we feel so fortunate to have found Shaun S. Shaun and his family treated Betty with such love and took so much time to understand our dog, Betty's, routine and personality prior to her visit. It was so nice to receive so many pictures and even videos during her stay... he kept us posted the whole time. When I arrived to pick her up, Betty's tail was wagging as she "introduced" me to Shaun - along with his son and wife. What a lovely family and the perfect home to leave Betty. We already booked 2 more stays!”
2. Melanie R.
“Melanie, simply put, is one of the very best dog sitters we have ever come across. Our beloved beagle is a senior dog with health issues and anxiety, and Melanie puts her right at ease. She takes amazing care of her, as if she was her own. Melanie sends us pictures and updates and it makes us so much more comfortable to know our dog is comfortable with Melanie. We can tell as soon as we enter her home that our pup is happy to be there. I really don't know what we'd do without Melanie! She's truly terrific and we are so grateful.”
3. Sharon H.
“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.”
4. Desiree B.
“Desiree did amazing job with my little Buddy when I was away. He had some appetite changes, and Desiree was patient with him and made sure he was able to eat. He is well rested and content after his stay. I appreciate how caring and kind Desiree is with my little pup. 😊😊😊”
5. 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!”
6. Diana & Harish E.
“Highly recommend! Diana and her family watched over my girls for 2.5 weeks and I was able to be on vacation at peace. She sent pictures everyday and reassured me everything was okay. She even went out and beyond and bought food for the dogs when they ran out. Thank you!”
7. Jaina L.
“YoYo had the best time staying over night with Jaina! She made some new friends and was not very eager to leave :). We will definitely be leaving our pup with Jaina again.”
8. Carine R.
“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!”
9. Alison & David L.
“Alison and David welcomed my puppy and made him feel at home. They were easy-going, dog-loving, cheerful people. After we had our meet-and-greet, I felt very comfortable leaving my Cavalier spaniel with them, it was like leaving him with a relative! Jules also enjoyed their huge fenced in yard and deck. While I was away, he was happily on his own vacation.”
10. Rachel H.
“Oreo loves his time with Rachel!”
11. 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.”
12. Jose H.
“Jose and his family were wonderful and treated Louis like their own. Louis is typically shy at first but from the pics Jose sent me, it seemed like Louis was very comfortable and enjoyed time with Jose and his family. I would definitely bring Louis back to Jose for pet sitting.”
13. Ninoska R.
“Ninoska, took really good care of Yoshi. She communicated with me everyday to make sure I wouldn’t worry. I will definitely be a returning customer.”
14. Jessica F.
“We had Dobby stayed with Jessica and her husband for 10 days. They really made sure Dobby took his time to get comfortable at their home, and he did! We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing Dobby was in good hands! We are very grateful to have Jessica around. She is our go-to and trusted person now when it comes to boarding for Dobby. Thank you Jessica!”
15. Janice B.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for my dog! Janice was amazing from start to finish. She stayed with him and kept me updated with lots of pictures, which made me feel calm and relaxed knowing he was in great hands. It was clear she genuinely cared about his well-being, and I came home to a very happy pup. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and loving sitter!”
16. Jessica P.
“Jessica was so good about sending me updates that I was confident my dog was being well cared for! It was easy to see he got lots of attention during his stay and was very sleepy when we got home. Could not give higher praise to Jessica, from our initial meeting to pick-up I just felt so comfortable leaving my little guy in her care. Highly recommend!”
17. Paul C.
“Paul is excellent! Dunley is a 5-year-old lab/cattle dog with high energy. Paul made sure Dunley got enough exercise, walks, and plenty of fetch. He came back happy. I will definitely use Paul again!”
18. Megan & Nick M.
“Megan & Nick are THE best. They welcomed our 3-yr old American Staffy into their home and took excellent care of her for a week. They will be my go to for sure and I can vouch for them without reservation!”
19. Milena C.
“Milena is terrific with our dog Maggie! She takes such good care of her. Maggie loves going to her warm and friendly home and playing with her dog Lola!”
20. Yuberkis A.
“Yuberkis is a very good human being that loved my dog like her own. My dog was very happy with her. She is very caring and great with my dog. She shared pictures and videos every day without failing. I’d recommend her to my friends and family who owns dog. Thank you ❤️💕”
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As of Mar 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 $39 to as high as $577 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 12,359 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, 89% 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 12,359 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, 91% 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.
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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