Dog Boarding In Southwest Lakeland, FL
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“Matt and Nicole took the best care of my babies Russ and Delilah especially since I was in a very hectic time of my life. They loved my dogs as if they were their own. They got them personalized name tags and made Delilah a beautiful necklace with her name on it. They gave them baths, took them swimming, and walked them all the time. They stayed in contact and set my mind at ease knowing they were in the best hands possible. I would highly recommend Matt and Nicole to care for your furbabies because they really do treat them like family.”
“Thanks so much! I was nervous leaving Tank with a new person. He’s my big baby. I appreciated the updates and videos and Tank enjoyed making new friends. Thank you again!”
“Shelisha did an amazing job with Luna! She kept me totally in the loop with constant updates, including tons of pictures and video messages. If you're a fur parent who values consistent notifications about your pet, Shelisha is highly recommended!”
“Mary was wonderful! First time our dog was without us and first time with other dogs. Cali had so much fun. We got pictures and updates. She was well cared for. Will absolutely choose Mary again.”
“Angie is a dog owner so she treated my fur babies like family. She took pictures and videos and sent them to me. This made feel confident that my babies were in good hands. Cooper and Dixies thanks Angie just the same.”
“Thank you for watching Tater for us. She followed instructions for him and he must have really enjoyed his time there because he slept for awhile when we got home. She was very accommodating when we changed the dates.”
“Christian was absolutely great with Deebo. Very attentive and kept me informed. We received great pup pics. Great location and will definitely recommend him to board your fur baby.”
“Would ABSOLUTELY book again....We have an elderly dog and a youthful one and Iris was amazing with both of them. She was so good with sending pics/videos without me even requesting them. We definitely plan to book with her again. Her home was beautiful as well. 10 out of 10, would definitely recommend Iris, she is AWESOME!!!! :)”
“Absolutely wonderful! I was so relaxed knowing my fur baby was being well taken care of! Joanne sent pictures and videos to let me know how he was doing. I will definitely book again and highly recommend her service.”
“We could not have been more pleased with Maya and her husband taking care of our sweet Finn. They are so kind and loving, Finn was comfortable with them immediately and so were we. They took such good care of him even setting up a play date at a local dog park. We received so many pics and videos. We had such a great weekend away because we knew how well they were taking care of our puppy. I will of course be booking future stays for Finn with Maya and Kevin. If you are close by them and find yourself in need of sitters to love and take care care of your pets, book with Maya!!! In my opinion, they are the absolute best!!!! And will treat your pet as a member of their family.”
“Luz was awesome. She sent no less than three pictures of our dog every day while we were on vacation. Our dog requires medication three times daily and putting our trust in Luz to administer those doses worked out real well. Next time we need a dog sitter, you better believe we’ll reach out to her again.”
“Melissa and her husband were awesome! They treated my dog like family—walked him, cuddled with him, and even let him sleep with them. They kept me updated constantly with photos and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dog felt right at home and was truly happy. It felt like a little vacation for him too! I would absolutely rebook with them again—eyes closed. Highly recommended!”
“Mikalyn and crew did a great job for us....they were warm and welcoming and our two girls seemed to enjoy their stay with them. This was almost a last minute booking and they went above and beyone to assist us. We will be using them again in the future when our needs arise for great sitters for our fur kids. Dominic and Ana”
“Summer was absolutely amazing with our little girl, Bella, who is it puppy. Also, she just lost her brother, and was very commanding from losing a booking of two dogs down to one dog. On top of that, we had to readjust our schedule, and again was very accommodating to our circumstances! Hands-down for this dog sitter who went above, and beyond taking care of our little girl! I highly recommend her!!”
“She was amazing with our boy! He was very nervous at first but she made him feel welcome and safe. I loved getting pictures and a daily summary from her. She went above and beyond to make his stay enjoyable.”
About: I’ve had dogs and cats all of my life. I have always been the go to sitter for friends and family. I am especially experienced with senior dogs and understand the patience, gentleness and extra care they need. I’ve also trained my own pets from a young age, so I’m comfortable working with both older and energetic puppies. Above all, my husband and I treat every pet like family. I work full-time, and my husband is an independent worker with a flexible schedule, so we tag team pet care throughout the day. Our routine allows us to provide check ins and potty breaks approximately every 2-4 hours. We make sure pets are never left alone for too long and always have the attention they need. We’re also available on weekends and happy to accommodate your pets usual routine as closely as possible. Safety and trust are my top priorities. While I have an unfenced yard, I always use leash and supervise pets closely during outdoor time. I have a calm home environment with open space for pets to walk, play and relax. My senior chihuahua has their own separate room, which helps maintain a peaceful setting and allows me to keep visiting pets comfortable and safe.
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Matt & Nicole L.Star Sitter
“Matt and Nicole took the best care of my babies Russ and Delilah especially since I was in a very hectic time of my life. They loved my dogs as if they were their own. They got them personalized name tags and made Delilah a beautiful necklace with her name on it. They gave them baths, took them swimming, and walked them all the time. They stayed in contact and set my mind at ease knowing they were in the best hands possible. I would highly recommend Matt and Nicole to care for your furbabies because they really do treat them like family.”
Kyli U.Star Sitter
“Thanks so much! I was nervous leaving Tank with a new person. He’s my big baby. I appreciated the updates and videos and Tank enjoyed making new friends. Thank you again!”
Shelisha F.Star Sitter
“Shelisha did an amazing job with Luna! She kept me totally in the loop with constant updates, including tons of pictures and video messages. If you're a fur parent who values consistent notifications about your pet, Shelisha is highly recommended!”
Mary G.Star Sitter
“Mary was wonderful! First time our dog was without us and first time with other dogs. Cali had so much fun. We got pictures and updates. She was well cared for. Will absolutely choose Mary again.”
Vanessa H.Star Sitter
“Vanessa answered promptly, got my little Milo entertained & was all cleaned up when it was time to pick up ! I would use her service again (:”
angie a.Star Sitter
“Angie is a dog owner so she treated my fur babies like family. She took pictures and videos and sent them to me. This made feel confident that my babies were in good hands. Cooper and Dixies thanks Angie just the same.”
Briana S.Star Sitter
“Thank you for watching Tater for us. She followed instructions for him and he must have really enjoyed his time there because he slept for awhile when we got home. She was very accommodating when we changed the dates.”
Christian W.Star Sitter
“Christian was absolutely great with Deebo. Very attentive and kept me informed. We received great pup pics. Great location and will definitely recommend him to board your fur baby.”
Iris M.Star Sitter
“Would ABSOLUTELY book again....We have an elderly dog and a youthful one and Iris was amazing with both of them. She was so good with sending pics/videos without me even requesting them. We definitely plan to book with her again. Her home was beautiful as well. 10 out of 10, would definitely recommend Iris, she is AWESOME!!!! :)”
Joanne R.
Star Sitter
“Absolutely wonderful! I was so relaxed knowing my fur baby was being well taken care of! Joanne sent pictures and videos to let me know how he was doing. I will definitely book again and highly recommend her service.”
Maya S.Star Sitter
“We could not have been more pleased with Maya and her husband taking care of our sweet Finn. They are so kind and loving, Finn was comfortable with them immediately and so were we. They took such good care of him even setting up a play date at a local dog park. We received so many pics and videos. We had such a great weekend away because we knew how well they were taking care of our puppy. I will of course be booking future stays for Finn with Maya and Kevin. If you are close by them and find yourself in need of sitters to love and take care care of your pets, book with Maya!!! In my opinion, they are the absolute best!!!! And will treat your pet as a member of their family.”
Luz M.
“Luz was awesome. She sent no less than three pictures of our dog every day while we were on vacation. Our dog requires medication three times daily and putting our trust in Luz to administer those doses worked out real well. Next time we need a dog sitter, you better believe we’ll reach out to her again.”
Alberto T.Star Sitter
“Alberto was amazing with my dogs. I received updates throughout their their stay. I will definitely use him again and highly recommend him.”
Melissa N.
“Melissa and her husband were awesome! They treated my dog like family—walked him, cuddled with him, and even let him sleep with them. They kept me updated constantly with photos and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dog felt right at home and was truly happy. It felt like a little vacation for him too! I would absolutely rebook with them again—eyes closed. Highly recommended!”
Mikalyn E.
“Mikalyn and crew did a great job for us....they were warm and welcoming and our two girls seemed to enjoy their stay with them. This was almost a last minute booking and they went above and beyone to assist us. We will be using them again in the future when our needs arise for great sitters for our fur kids. Dominic and Ana”
Summer H.Star Sitter
“Summer was absolutely amazing with our little girl, Bella, who is it puppy. Also, she just lost her brother, and was very commanding from losing a booking of two dogs down to one dog. On top of that, we had to readjust our schedule, and again was very accommodating to our circumstances! Hands-down for this dog sitter who went above, and beyond taking care of our little girl! I highly recommend her!!”
Cherisse L.
“Excellent sitter! Loved and cared for my girl like she was her own!! I also really appreciated the communication & updates daily! Thanks again!”
Ginger L.
“She was amazing with our boy! He was very nervous at first but she made him feel welcome and safe. I loved getting pictures and a daily summary from her. She went above and beyond to make his stay enjoyable.”
Danieris & Julian S.
“I really recommend Danieris and Julián. From the moment we met, it was clear that they truly love and understand animals. They took amazing care of our dogs, also birds, treating them like their own. We received regular updates and photos, which gave us total peace of mind while we were away. When we returned, our pets were happy, relaxed, and clearly very well cared. It’s such a relief knowing we have someone so reliable and kind to count on. Thank you, Danieris and Julián, for going above and beyond!””
Southwest dog parents share their Rover experiences
Melissa is WONDERFUL- I'm delighted to have found her! Our Auggie spent a full week with her at her home, and received excellent care. She sent daily messages and photos of of their fun activities together, and we never worried about him once during our trip. It felt just like he was with a trusted friend. He enjoyed his visit and even returned to us a bit sad about leaving his new friends. We could not have been happier with Melissa, and she will absolutely be our first choice for future travels!
Kevin has been wonderful….He keeps me updated, and even in my exhaustive busy time traveling it puts a smile on my face and an added relief knowing Maxx is in good hands! Maxx even got a buddy in the way of Kevin’s husky and they go to the dog park to play and also share fun with Kevin’s family!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Angie—she is truly a godsend! Leaving my dog is never easy, but knowing she’s in Angie’s care brings me complete peace of mind. From the moment we met, Angie was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive to every detail of my pup’s needs and routine. She sent daily updates and adorable photos during Paisley’s stay, and it was so clear that my dog was not just being “watched,” but genuinely loved. Highly, highly recommend
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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 Southwest.
Rover makes it easy to find Southwest 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
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