Dog Boarding Smithburg
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“Max and his family took amazing care of our Kea! They sent regular updates and treated her as one of their own. Would highly recommend Max to anyone in need of a dog sitter.”
“5 stars! Sumit took exceptional care of Frodo for 3 nights. Great communication, daily updates, and a wonderful backyard for Frodo to play in. He came back a very happy dog—we'd gladly leave Frodo with him again!”
About: Animal care in varying forms is what I do full time. I am available for boarding and sitting both weekdays and weekends, as you need. I have a large, warm home to offer to make your pet feel safe and at home. I can also fit right into your home, smoothly taking care of your pet in their own setting.
“Rosemery was excellent with my King Charles cavalier!. It was my first time using the app and leaving my three year old dog with someone who wasn’t family. She was amazing with keeping in touch and sending pictures. My dog looked so happy and comfortable to be cared for by her. I would highly recommend her and will def use her again in the future!!”
“Catherine was wonderful with Pippa! She was incredibly kind and thoughtful, and kept us updated throughout her stay, which gave us great peace of mind. We could tell Pippa was in great hands, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with Catherine again. Highly recommend!”
“Eduardo took great care of my big personality dachshund! I needed last minute care and they were so quick and responsive. They sent photos during the stay and my pup had a great time! Will definitely use them in the future!”
“Mary was friendly and clearly a lover of pets. My Lulu was immediately comfortable with her and that helped ease my anxiety. Upon pick up Lulu was happy and her playful self. Thank you so much Mary!!”
“Excellent experience boarding with Whitney and Michael. Great communication making it very comfortable. Flight was delayed multiple times coming back to NJ and was over an hour after the pick up time frame before I made it to their house to pick up Ivy, but very understanding and accommodating. Will definitely be my first choice whenever I have to travel.”
“Bob and his wife were excellent with our pup! I was a little anxious leaving him because this was our first time with Bob, and we were out of the country, but he had a great time. Bob was very kind and sweet to him, with regular walks in addition to playing in his yard. It seems he had plenty of cuddles and didn’t want to leave! We will definitely use Bob again in the future, we are very happy.”
“I had such a wonderful experience with Harleny! She took amazing care of my dog, Saga, and treated her like one of her own. Saga received so many cuddles and had an absolutely great time while in her care. Harleny kept us updated throughout, which gave us so much peace of mind, and she was incredibly accommodating when we needed to make some last minute changes. We’re so grateful for her kindness and flexibility she showed Saga. Highly recommend her!”
“Leo had a great time with the wonderful family. He loved the company of the kids so much I think he was slightly resisting to come with me when I went to pick him up. Got very regular updates along with pics and we would keenly look forward to them. Thank you again for being wonderful hosts for Leo and taking care of him so nicely.”
“Subangi was EXCEPTIONAL with our little Simba. Anyone with a pet knows the stress of finding someone you can truly trust, and we felt so lucky to have found them on Rover. She kept us updated with lots of pictures and messages about Simba’s eating, sleeping, and how he was doing. She was patient, caring, and made sure Simba ate his meals and got all the attention he needed. Her kids were amazing with him too — giving him so much attention and treating him like their own pet. They are everything we could ask for in a sitter, and we are so thankful for the love and care they gave Simba.”
“Not sure where to begin with Laura other than we LOVED her and you should stop searching rover and book with her right now! She was the best at every step of the way - from initial inquiry for booking, to meet & great, to confirming pick up, the stay with Charlie, communication, etc, everything she did was top notch. Charlie stayed 16 nights with Laura - we know he fell in love with her and will miss her dearly! Some more details: Request for booking - before confirming the booking she called us to go over discuss his demeanor, his usual schedule, go over any quirks, etc Meet & great - we met at her house to do the meet & great, it went without a hitch and she made us feel so at ease that Charlie would be staying with her. She only ever has one dog with her and this is her full time gig, so you don’t have to worry about someone booking and then ignoring your dogs needs. You can tell that Laura has experienced just about everything, which is comforting when leaving your dog for a long duration. Check in before drop off - she checked in leading up to drop off to make sure all details were squared away. Charlie had had seizures in the past & takes 5 pills a day, so his pill schedule and regime is quite difficult and takes a bit of explanation, but she was not at all worried and made us feel so at ease! She asked a bunch of questions to make sure she got to know everything about Charlie before her stay. She went over details we didn’t even think about like what are some of his commands for going potty or get your toy. During the stay: this truly was a vacation for Charlie! Laura has a fenced in yard where Charlie could have access whenever he wanted, and she took him on multiple very long walks throughout the day. He definitely more exercised than when he’s with us! We didn’t meet her husband, but we got some photo updates with Charlie cuddled up to him, so we know her husband was very involved with Charlie too! Laura let us know that she would give multiple photo updates throughout the day and if there is an emergency she would start off with saying it’s an emergency, all other texts she would say would be for fun! She sent 4-6 updates per day which we loved and was super conscious about the time difference! She allowed Charlie on the couch and to sleep in her bed (she said she follows whatever routine the parents have established for him!) The icing on the cake was Denielle, her business partner, who is her back-up plan. If Laura has a long appointment or something, Denielle steps in and in the off chance Laura had an emergency, Denielle is there! It was awesome! All in all, this was the best Rover experience we’ve ever had! In fact, the day we picked Charlie up we already re-booked Laura for our next vacation!!”
“Marsha has a heart of gold. She truly took care of my Sofie as if she was her own fur baby. Marsha messaged with a picture and update daily and reached out when needed. The daily updates gave me the peace of mind I needed to enjoy my vacation. I feel like Marsha is family now and I will 100% use her again and highly recommend her.”
“Rebecca did an awesome job. Received photos daily on my pets activities and how she was doing. I think she had a better vacation then I did. I would highly recommend Rebecca for boarding your small dog.”
“Christine was a great dog sitter for our two dogs Timon and Rafika. They got along well with her dog Piper and I could tell by the pictures they were comfortable and enjoyed their time playing, snuggling and sleeping in their normal comfortable spots. Thank you so much for taking care of our fur babies. Leslie and Rich”
“Jessica was very friendly and caring. Our Winnie seemed to settle in quickly and take to Jessica quite easily which was great to see. She kept us updated with a nice post & picture regularly.”
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Smithburg
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Gabriella. Our dog can be pretty anxious, and from the very beginning, Gabriella was incredibly patient, gentle, and attentive. She took the time to understand our dog, kept us updated, and truly treated our pup like her own. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our dog was in such caring, capable hands. We recommend her to everyone without hesitation!
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Smithburg home-away-from-home, packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Smithburg.
<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Smithburg sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in NJ ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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