Dog Boarding in South Orange

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Sitter Profile Image: Jay G.
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Jay G.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South Orange, NJ, 07079

Very good and responsible. Would hire him again

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Eli A.
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Caroline D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

Caroline took absolutely amazing care of my puppy. She kept sending us photos and videos of him while in her care. He came back super happy with his time off ?. I would highly recommend her and would definitely be taking her up on future opportunities for care!

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Akshay L.
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Milena C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
31 repeat clients
26 years of experience
West Orange, NJ, 07052

Milena took amazing care of our dog while I was in the hospital to have our daughter. She was flexible given the circumstances and treated my pup like one of the family. I can’t thank or recommend her enough!

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Caitlin Z.
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Taylor M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
East Orange, NJ, 07018

Taylor was AMAZING! It was my first time leaving my baby so I was super anxious especially because he is primarily pee pad trained , a ball of energy and only eats cooked food ! She was SUPER understanding and flexible. Taylor kept me updated and my baby loves her ! He usually has separation anxiety but he did so well with her ! Can’t wait to book her again 10/10! Teddy and I appreciate Taylor a TON

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Ayana M.
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Jennifer E.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
33 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

Jennifer was absolutely amazing! She kept me updated throughout the entire time I was away, sending plenty of pictures and messages so I knew my pet was happy and well cared for. Her communication was excellent, and it gave me real peace of mind. My pet looked relaxed and comfortable in every photo, which says a lot about how attentive and loving she is. I would definitely trust Jennifer again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter!

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Cheryl F.
Sitter Profile Image: Andria P.
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Andria P.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
MAPLEWOOD, NJ, 07040

Amazing stay with Andria! Our dog was well looked after. We received regular updates and pictures of him. Can’t wait to go on our next vacation and know we have someone loving he can stay with.

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Anna K.
Sitter Profile Image: Maisha T.
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Maisha T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Central Business District, Newark, NJ, 07102

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

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Cheryl M.
Sitter Profile Image: Ninoska R.
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Ninoska R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
156 reviews
66 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Kearny, NJ, 07032

Ninoska is always so wonderful and my pup loves being at her place. Grateful for all the activity he has over there. I take it as a good sign when he comes home and sleeps well! Highly recommend

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Tavia J.
Sitter Profile Image: Pallab K.
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Pallab K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
WEST ORANGE, NJ, 07052

Highly recommend Pallab- very responsive and responsible young man. Rocky was struggling with some allergies and Pallab made sure he got his medications on time.

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Rangini D.
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Yuberkis A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
221 reviews
57 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

Our pup Tulio had a great time. We got pictures and video so we knew Tulio was well taken care of. Such a great experience! Highly recommended

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Stephanie K.
Sitter Profile Image: Doug V.
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Doug V.
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$89
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West Orange, NJ, 07052

Our dog was very well taken care of even when we had a flight delay. Definitely appreciate and recommend for care of your pup. Thanks a ton for taking care of my baby Mio.

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna S.
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Anna S.
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$125
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Livingston, NJ, 07039

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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Alex M.
Sitter Profile Image: Tynesha W.
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Tynesha W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roselle Park, NJ, 07204

Tynesha and her family were fantastic, sending photos and quick updates throughout our pet’s stay with them! He came back to us happy and healthy (and probably missing his new temporary family a little bit, too). It gives me great peace of mind to know that, if/when we next have to go out of town, we have this great option for our dog!

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Sitter Profile Image: Manuel N.
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Manuel N.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
448 reviews
181 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Orange, NJ, 07050

Manuel is amazing! This is the third time he has watched Ruby, and I couldn’t be more comfortable leaving her in his care. Ruby can be a little difficult at times and Manuel is very patient and understanding. He updates you daily and is very accommodating. He is the best choice when deciding who to leave your fur baby with!

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Kaitlyn A.
Sitter Profile Image: Hsin Yun & Phil C.
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Hsin Yun & Phil C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Harrison, NJ, 07029

Hsin Yun & Phi were fantastic! They were super responsive and let me check out their place beforehand, which really put my mind at ease. Throughout the trip, they kept sending me updates and photos of my dog, which I really appreciated. When my flight got cancelled because of the government shutdown, they were incredibly flexible and understanding about keeping my dog longer. Honestly, their willingness to help during such a chaotic situation meant so much to me. My dog was clearly happy and well taken care of. Would definitely book with them again!

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Kelvin C.
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Diana & Harish E.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
13 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Lovely family who do this for the love of dogs more than anything. They kept his schedule as requested , Diana was extremely diligent and ensured she asked all the right questions about scooby to provide the best first experience for scooby and kept us informed about scooby throughout the stay. Their son is caring towards dogs knows how to interact with dogs. I am glad to have found them and would trust them to take care of my pet. Highly recommend Diana & Harish to anyone who is looking for genuine caretakers who can provide a second home to your pet while you are away.

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Te K.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
218 reviews
84 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairmuont, Newark, NJ, 07107

She was extremely patient and kind. I’m a new time pet mom and I had a lot’s of anxiety about leaving my 8 months old Cockapoo. She made me feel super secure and her communication was beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

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Kiara S.
Sitter Profile Image: Naomi M.
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Naomi M.
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$40
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4.8 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
10 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Elizabeth, NJ, 07201

She's extremely caring and understanding! I've had her a few times already, and she always gives good advice! I highly recommend using her if you need to.

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Miguel D.
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Jennifer H.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
23 years of experience
Central Business District, Newark, NJ, 07102

Jenny was great with our dig, Riley. She asked lots of smart questions to be sure Riley was getting the best care and staying on his routine. She sent photos and was very accommodating when out flight delay resulted in a later than expected pick up. I highly recommend Jenny and will certainly call on her again.

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Karen D.
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Stacia J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
268 reviews
82 repeat clients
12 years of experience
LINDEN, NJ, 07036

Stacia watched my Maxwell for 5 days. She truly is an Angel! My Max is a senior and she knew exactly how to care for him. He was anxious and had an upset stomach the first few days and she loved on him and made special foods to help his stomach. He did so well thanks to Stacia. She loved him and made him feel all the comforts of home. I will look no further when need a sitter for Max, Stacia is it. I will always use her from this point on. A true GEM! Thanks so much Stacia.

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Angela W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andria did a great job watching Griffin. She was communicative, trustworthy and kept to his routine including handling his medications.

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Liann G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caroline was wonderful! Very easy to communicate with. She and her family took great care of our pup while we were away. She sent updates and pictures daily. We will definitely book with Caroline again.

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Lindsey P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yasmine is great with communication and she was very accommodating with my timing. She sent photos and videos of the dogs and were under good care. This was my first time using rover and it was a positive experience.

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Flassteen S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diana was wonderful. She accepted the littles last minute when my vet tech referred her for senior care after a medical boarding when my work trip was unexpectedly extended. She provided a calm stable environment for my senior blind/deaf Yorkie and administered his medication effectively. Her photos showed both dogs happy and cared for and my Maltipoo probably would have preferred to stay with Diana when I picked them up! I highly recommend her, especially if your dog has special needs as she is caring and compassionate.

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Carrie J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Milo had a great time! Our pup is energetic and he got plenty of exercise! They were informative and checked in once at least once a day with information, photos and videos which we really appreciated! Looking forward to booking with them again soon - actually about to ask about a weekend in a few weeks!

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Amanda F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Milo’s second stay with Jullien, and he once again provided excellent care for him. Jullien kept us updated every day and sent us pics of Milo’s adventures, and he was once again very accommodating when our flight was delayed. We are so happy that we found Jullien. It’s so reassuring to know that your pet will be comfortable and happy while you’re away. +++++++++

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James P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Steven was amazing, Oreo loved him. Since Oreo got there he felt comfortable around him. Always updated me on how Oreo was doing.

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Karla S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Doug took excellent care of our dog Winnie! He was incredibly responsive and shared lots of updates and fun pictures. We felt fully at ease and know Winnie was having a great time. We will absolutely be reaching out to Doug again the next time we need help with Winnie!

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Camille W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Manuel is the best! We have three crazy pups and he always takes the best care of them. Don’t know what we would do without him, highly highly recommend!

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DanAriella
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor did an amazing job sitting our puppy for 5 days. They were active and had a lot of fun together. Plus lots of photo and video updates each day. Highly recommended!

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Alex C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiara was great!! She kept me updated the entire stay with messages, photos, and videos. She really went above and beyond for my girl. Definitely recommend :)

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Emma C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordy was a great and reliable host. I would definitely recommend him and use him again. Very kind and personable person. My dog Milo was well taken care of.

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Jackie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for being able to watch Rosie last minute while we had work being done at the house. She was so cozy and happy when I picked her up ☺️

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Margie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

The day was a mess for me due to traveling for a birthday.. she worked with my extremely delayed timing with no issues.

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Nik A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Pallab- very responsive and responsible young man. Rocky was struggling with some allergies and Pallab made sure he got his medications on time.

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Rangini D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’m so thankful for Misty! She took such wonderful care of my dog, and I could tell right away that she was happy, comfortable, and well loved while with her. She came back cheerful, relaxed, and full of tail wags. It gave me such peace of mind knowing she was in such caring hands, with much pictures . Misty is responsible, kind, and clearly loves what she does. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving sitter!

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Deborah A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mikalia is amazing, she takes care of Tula like her own and made sure to update my everyday to ease my mind and Tula loves her. She’s really awesome!

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Rose-Yva M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha was great with our dog. She was very communicative and made sure to send photos and update on how she’s doing.

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Jonathan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Simone was great! Loves dogs, terrific communicator (with lots of photos of our doggo) and very responsible. Would definitely book again!

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Brian G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time booking with Angel, and I was a little nervous at first because I have a hard time booking with someone new, but he quickly put my mind at ease. I never once had to worry about whether Lola was being loved and cared for. He even gave her a bath, which I really appreciated since I wasn’t able to do it before her stay. Lola has stayed with other sitters and no one has ever done that. It really showed me that Angel is very caring of the pets he cares for and isn’t just doing this for the money, he genuinely loves animals. He also sent me plenty of photos daily and it was clear that Lola was happy, comfortable, and having the time of her life. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

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Tiffany M.
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As of Feb 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in South Orange 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 South Orange dog boarding rates can be found as low as $33 to as high as $78 per night.

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As of Feb 2026, 13,417 sitters provided dog boarding in South Orange. 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 South Orange dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in South Orange 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 South Orange.

Rover makes it easy to find South Orange 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 13,417 dog boarding sitters in South Orange on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In South Orange, 96% 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.

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.