Dog Boarding In South Tacoma
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“Kapri was so happy at tobi’s place. She took to Tobi and her husband right away she also loved having a backyard to hangout in. Will definitely be using tobi again in the future, Kapri was super happy getting such good care from Tobi.”
“Sarah was great she read our dog exactly the way she is she kept us updated everyday with pictures and videos of our dog. Absolutely would recommend and will be requesting her again.”
“Awesome, Justin & Sheena were amazing providers and my dog Snow felt at home. I highly recommend the use of their services, I am definitely a repeat customer and I know Snow look forward to future time with Rocky & Bow!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
“Charlie has such a great time when he goes and visit his friends at Miss Heather‘s! He comes home from being properly spoiled and just sleeps. And I can tell he misses it there already. Already looking forward to the next visit!”
“Jena is truly an angel! I don’t have enough words to thank Jena and her beautiful family for the love they gave Fuzzy. From the moment I dropped him off, I felt at peace knowing he was in the kindest, most caring hands. She sent me daily photos and updates that warmed my heart — Fuzzy looked so happy, relaxed, and truly loved. She even gave him a bath, and he came home smelling amazing, so soft, and full of joy. It honestly felt like he was part of their family. Knowing he was that well cared for means everything to me. Jena, thank you for treating Fuzzy like your own — we can’t wait to see you again! 💕🐶✨”
“Molly and family were fantastic! I received constant updates and photos of Arrow having a good time. We have used thier service multiple times and been very happy with it!”
“Kana was an absolutely fantastic dog sitter for Boise! Over the course of two weeks Kana sent me photos and an update almost daily of Boise, they were wonderful! While hosting Boise for Christmas they even gave her a present and sent cute photos of her dressed up. Boise had a blast at their home and I’m so grateful to have a place for Boise to go when we are out of town.”
“Alyssa was so wonderful to work with. She is very personable and communicative about all of our dogs needs. I appreciated that she has a great set up for animals, clean, and warm hearted with our dog. I recommend her and would be happy to book her again.”
“Remi Absolutely loves it there! She gets all excited and wiggly as we turn the corner. She knows playtime is coming. She also gets plenty of love. I know when I leave her she well taken care of.”
“Welcoming family , understanding how to deal with our dog, kept us updated daily with photos and messages, which is very appreciated, thank you for your care.”
“Mariana was great with watching my dog Wally! I had a last minute trip and Mariana was happy to take him in. She sent me pictures and gave me updates throughout my whole trip. She’s great with dogs and I loved how she kept me updated on all of my dogs activities! I would book Mariana again for whenever I need a sitter for my pup.”
“I'm so glad we found Cheryl! My little girl has never had to stay with anyone before, and Cheryl makes it easy for both of us. My girl likes to go see Cheryl & her other new friends there. I didn't worry at all while we were gone. I can really tell Cheryl cares about my little girl & even kept her an extra night when we got home late.”
“Loc was great! He sent us videos everyday which we enjoyed a lot. A mishap also happened before picking up our dogs and Loc was very flexible and understanding, which we appreciated so much! We will definitely bring our dogs back for our next trip!”
“Roma had the best time with Margaret and her family! We got regular updates with pictures and it felt like they truly made her part of their wolf pack. Would definitely reach out again the next time we are traveling because we know Roma will be in great hands.”
“Ethan was great! He watched our German shepherd for 5 days, he was very attentive, quick to respond and gave us lots of updates! Our dog had a great time playing with Niko and going for walks! She came back extremely happy and we look forward to using his boarding services again!”
“Quica had a great time with Lauren and Copper! I immediately felt comfortable with her and had absolutely no anxiety in leaving her with them for 6 days. She sent photos and videos everyday which was so nice especially with photogenic Copper. Will definitely rebook and recommend Lauren!”
About: Hi! I’m a work-from-home dad in Tacoma with a spacious, fully fenced yard and a calm home environment perfect for dogs that need peace, consistency, and a little room to roam. I only care for one dog — or one dog family — at a time, which means your pet will never be around unfamiliar dogs. No pack dynamics, no stress, no surprises. This is ideal for dogs who are mellow, shy, older, or just prefer their own space. I’m a former Marine and longtime high school science teacher — calm, responsible, and steady. Your dog will get gentle structure, a lot of attention, and real companionship throughout the day. Whether they love sunbathing in the yard, laying by my desk, or getting regular belly rubs and breaks, they’ll be safe and happy here. Happy to provide updates and photos. I treat every pet like family — because I know how much they mean to you. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I work from home, so I’m around all day to provide company and care. I like to start the morning with a walk/run around the neighborhood — it’s a great way for dogs to get some energy out and for both of us to enjoy a bit of fresh air. Fully fenced yard! My home is a calm, pet-friendly space where safety and trust come first. I work from home and spend much of the day in meetings, so the environment stays quiet and predictable — perfect for pets who enjoy a peaceful routine. I only care for one pet or one pet family at a time, so there are no unexpected animals or crowded situations. Dogs can nap nearby while I work, hang out in the fenced yard for breaks, or go for relaxed walks around the neighborhood. I keep things low-key, respectful, and safe — your pet gets attention, consistency, and a stable environment while you’re away. Whether they want to play or just relax, I make sure they feel secure and cared for like part of the family.
“Our dog Buttercup had a wonderful time with Jennifer and her family. She is knowledgeable about all things dog and made Buttercup feel right at home. She was also responsive and easy to communicate with! We will be leaving Buttercup with her again!”
“Our dog had such a great time time with Brent! Brent sent us photo and video updates which we greatly appreciated. We were glad to know that our dog was well cared for, happy, and having a blast with his new friends. We look forwrd to our upcoming booking with Brent, thanks for everything!!”
“Amanda is the best provider of care for our Chewy! She is so amazing at prompt communication, flexibility with pick up and drop off, daily updates of our pup while we are gone, and we are so grateful for it! She’s the best!”
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Tobi N.
Star Sitter
“Kapri was so happy at tobi’s place. She took to Tobi and her husband right away she also loved having a backyard to hangout in. Will definitely be using tobi again in the future, Kapri was super happy getting such good care from Tobi.”
Sarah L.Star Sitter
“Sarah was great she read our dog exactly the way she is she kept us updated everyday with pictures and videos of our dog. Absolutely would recommend and will be requesting her again.”
Sheena & Justin H.
“Awesome, Justin & Sheena were amazing providers and my dog Snow felt at home. I highly recommend the use of their services, I am definitely a repeat customer and I know Snow look forward to future time with Rocky & Bow!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Heather B.Star Sitter
“Charlie has such a great time when he goes and visit his friends at Miss Heather‘s! He comes home from being properly spoiled and just sleeps. And I can tell he misses it there already. Already looking forward to the next visit!”
Jena Z.Star Sitter
“Jena is truly an angel! I don’t have enough words to thank Jena and her beautiful family for the love they gave Fuzzy. From the moment I dropped him off, I felt at peace knowing he was in the kindest, most caring hands. She sent me daily photos and updates that warmed my heart — Fuzzy looked so happy, relaxed, and truly loved. She even gave him a bath, and he came home smelling amazing, so soft, and full of joy. It honestly felt like he was part of their family. Knowing he was that well cared for means everything to me. Jena, thank you for treating Fuzzy like your own — we can’t wait to see you again! 💕🐶✨”
Mollie S.Star Sitter
“Molly and family were fantastic! I received constant updates and photos of Arrow having a good time. We have used thier service multiple times and been very happy with it!”
Kana S.
“Kana was an absolutely fantastic dog sitter for Boise! Over the course of two weeks Kana sent me photos and an update almost daily of Boise, they were wonderful! While hosting Boise for Christmas they even gave her a present and sent cute photos of her dressed up. Boise had a blast at their home and I’m so grateful to have a place for Boise to go when we are out of town.”
Alyssa S.Star Sitter
“Alyssa was so wonderful to work with. She is very personable and communicative about all of our dogs needs. I appreciated that she has a great set up for animals, clean, and warm hearted with our dog. I recommend her and would be happy to book her again.”
Tory L.Star Sitter
“Remi Absolutely loves it there! She gets all excited and wiggly as we turn the corner. She knows playtime is coming. She also gets plenty of love. I know when I leave her she well taken care of.”
Cheysser P.Star Sitter
“Welcoming family , understanding how to deal with our dog, kept us updated daily with photos and messages, which is very appreciated, thank you for your care.”
Mariana M.Star Sitter
“Mariana was great with watching my dog Wally! I had a last minute trip and Mariana was happy to take him in. She sent me pictures and gave me updates throughout my whole trip. She’s great with dogs and I loved how she kept me updated on all of my dogs activities! I would book Mariana again for whenever I need a sitter for my pup.”
Cheryl M.Star Sitter
“I'm so glad we found Cheryl! My little girl has never had to stay with anyone before, and Cheryl makes it easy for both of us. My girl likes to go see Cheryl & her other new friends there. I didn't worry at all while we were gone. I can really tell Cheryl cares about my little girl & even kept her an extra night when we got home late.”
Lộc N.Star Sitter
“Loc was great! He sent us videos everyday which we enjoyed a lot. A mishap also happened before picking up our dogs and Loc was very flexible and understanding, which we appreciated so much! We will definitely bring our dogs back for our next trip!”
Margaret C.
“Roma had the best time with Margaret and her family! We got regular updates with pictures and it felt like they truly made her part of their wolf pack. Would definitely reach out again the next time we are traveling because we know Roma will be in great hands.”
Ethan P.Star Sitter
“Ethan was great! He watched our German shepherd for 5 days, he was very attentive, quick to respond and gave us lots of updates! Our dog had a great time playing with Niko and going for walks! She came back extremely happy and we look forward to using his boarding services again!”
Lauren M.
“Quica had a great time with Lauren and Copper! I immediately felt comfortable with her and had absolutely no anxiety in leaving her with them for 6 days. She sent photos and videos everyday which was so nice especially with photogenic Copper. Will definitely rebook and recommend Lauren!”
Joshua C.
“Josh's ability to connect with my furry friends is what makes him different. They met and took to him by the end of our first conversation, and I was able to breathe easy as I took the time I needed to attend a family funeral, free of worry about Gratzi (a seven year old Maltese mix) and Fonzie (a two year old beagle that thinks she is ten). The peace of mind was so very appreciated, and I would not hesitate to use Josh again.”
Jennifer L.Star Sitter
“Our dog Buttercup had a wonderful time with Jennifer and her family. She is knowledgeable about all things dog and made Buttercup feel right at home. She was also responsive and easy to communicate with! We will be leaving Buttercup with her again!”
Brent L.Star Sitter
“Our dog had such a great time time with Brent! Brent sent us photo and video updates which we greatly appreciated. We were glad to know that our dog was well cared for, happy, and having a blast with his new friends. We look forwrd to our upcoming booking with Brent, thanks for everything!!”
Amanda H.Star Sitter
“Amanda is the best provider of care for our Chewy! She is so amazing at prompt communication, flexibility with pick up and drop off, daily updates of our pup while we are gone, and we are so grateful for it! She’s the best!”
Over 3,847 pet parents in South Tacoma have booked dog boarding
South Tacoma dog parents share their Rover experiences
I had such a great experience with Salman! My dog Blanco is an energetic but chill pup, and they did an amazing job keeping him happy and cared for. They played with him, fed him, took him out for walks, and kept me updated with messages throughout the day, which gave me so much peace of mind. The best part was how accommodating they were with my last-minute booking—and at such a great price, too! I’ll definitely be booking with them again. Highly recommend!
This was our first time having Jeff take care for our pup. We had just moved to the area and were a little nervous about leaving our dog for a long stay. When we met Jeff for a meet&greet before our trip he made it clear that our dog would be safe, comfortable, and well looked after. Jeff took excellent care of our pup and we hope he’ll look after our dog again in the future.
Walter loves play-dates and sleepovers with Gracie. I think he secretly likes how aggressive she is with her affection towards him. lol. In all seriousness. We love being able to have Walter in Lauren’s(and Dan too!) care. Appreciate the photo/text updates and that Walter is treated like family while he is there.
Our golden retriever Hank had a wonderful stay with Jessica and her family while we were on a 9 day vacation. Jessica updated us regularly with pictures and texts. We know Hank was treated like he was a part of her family! We also appreciated her being flexible with the pick up time when our return flight was delayed by half a day. Thank you Jessica!
Haley cared for my dog as if it were her own. My dog was not 100% herself when we dropped her off and left for family vacation. Things got worse and the following day Haley took my dog to the hospital and then picked her up the following day. With treatment and excellent care, my dog was back to normal after a couple days. Haley kept us updated and was fantastic throughout. My family and I are so grateful to her. She’s the best! ❤️
Brent and his family put all my worries at ease and took great care of our pup (it was her 1st weekend away so i was a bit nervous). We got regular updates/pictures of our pup getting belly rubs and i am very grateful to know she was well cared for and loved all weekend long. Thank you Brent and fam for everything, if we ever need a doggie sitter in the future and you are available, we would definitely book again!!!
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in South Tacoma.
Rover makes it easy to find South Tacoma 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
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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