Dog Boarding in Swansboro
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1. Aanchal S.


“Very sweet person, took great care of my dog, and provided loads of cute pictures and videos. Very thankful for her taking my dog last minute, will book again!”


2. Tianna C.

“I can’t recommend Tianna enough! She took such great care of my dog, Lily. She provided her with love, attention, during her visit. I received regular updates and photos, which made me feel at ease knowing Lily was in good hands. Tianna went above and beyond and I could tell Lily was very comfortable with her and her house. I have already recommended Tianna to several friends. I will definitely be using her pet sitting services again in the future! Feel free to personalize it to make it even more specific to your experience!”


3. Edwina C.

“Edwina is such an amazing puppy babysitter! She was able to babysit my two puppies for a week while I went on vacation. She kept me updated everyday & would send me lots of picture which made me feel very comfortable. She’s extremely reliable, friendly & awesome! Will definitely recommend! She even got my pups to learn a few tricks & good habits! Can’t thank her enough, she’s the best ??”


4. Clayton H.

“Lily’s stay with Clayton was great! He made her feel comfortable and right at home. Clayton kept me informed and answered all my questions. He was great to work with from start to finish. I definitely recommend him and am certain I will use him again. Thank you Clayton!”


5. larissa m.

“The first visit I knew she was the one. Nice home and family! Very nice and helpful! We never worried while gone as we got daily updates and pic/videos! We definitely recommend Larissa and it’s worth every penny!”


6. Susan V.

“Susie and her daughter took great care of our senior dog. She had a great sleep-over and even got to sleep in the bed. I'm sure she was cuddled and spoiled.”


7. Fred L.

“Bentley sure enjoyed his stay with Fred and his family. Fred sent periodic pictures of Bentley to let me know he was doing well and he was happy. I will absolutely use Rover.com again, and definitely Fred and his family!”


8. Talia H.

“Talia was great she kept me updated on everything and was very quick to respond to messages. She took great care of my dogs while I was gone!”


9. KenLynn M.


“I wish Rover would let me rate 10 ⭐s because she's absolutely that good. If you're a worrying fur Mama like me, this is where you want to leave your pets at. She goes really above and beyond with photos and text messages just to let you know that your babies are in good hands. Ms. Kenlynn is the only person I'll trust to watch after my pets. She's their fairy godmother now ?”


10. Amanda A.


“My dog was super comfortable during Thanksgiving! Got the supplements to food he needed and social time as well. I received photo and video update as well. So glad!”


11. Cheryl M.

“Cheryl is a great dog sitter, I highly recommend her! She responds promptly, treats your dog like family, and her house is spacious with a large fenced in backyard! She’s very nice and accommodating to whatever your dog needs! My dog Biggie had a great time there😊”


12. Mikella P.

“Mikella took amazing care of our senior dog. She sent very detailed updates and pictures during his stay. She treated our dog as if it were her own. She went above and beyond to alleviate any concern we had leaving our dog for the week. Def recommend! Thanks again Mikella!”


13. Elizabeth G.
“I’ve known Liz for over a decade and she’s always had such an huge heart for dogs. She’s spent so much time learning about dog behavior and the best training techniques, and she’s amazing at managing a healthy pack. She’s super good at reading their body language and knowing exactly what they need. Personally, I’ve learned so much from Liz when it comes to taking care of my own dog. If you have Liz looking after your dog, you can be sure they’re in great hands. She’s truly the best!”


14. Kylene R.

“Kylene was wonderful! She sent regular updates with photos, and I always felt that my dog was in good hands. You can tell right away that she is responsible and a true animal person. I will definitely be booking with her in the future!”


15. Brittany & Matt C.

“Lillie had a great time! She conked out in the car as soon as we picked her up. Brittany sent us status reports and photos, which alleviated our worries about leaving Lillie behind. Great experience.”


16. Halie C.


“Our puppy had a great time staying with Halie! He enjoyed playing with her other dogs and was very content when we picked him up. We loved getting photo updates of Mav and his new friends.”


17. Erin L.

“Highly recommend Erin! She’s been watching my Luna for over a year now and I couldn’t be happier with her services. Luna has plenty of pups to play with at Erin’s. Book Erin if your pup loves Play dates, cuddles and lots of attention! Thank you so much Erin”


18. Alissa & Mario C.
“Alissa has taken care of her 5 pets with the utmost care and love researching hours for food that’s beneficial and healthy for her fur babies. She always takes them to all their appointments and nurtures them when they need it the most.”


19. Kelly & Ryan T.

“My puppy had an absolute blast with them! I 100% recommend, they kept me updated on how he was doing. Went on a lot of walks and was so accommodating when I ended up having to pick up a few hours later.”


20. Selena M.

“She was super nice and has lovely dogs she asked a lot of good questions which I loved because you can tell she really cares about taking the best care of your dog. She has a great big yard so the dogs have plenty of space to play and run around”
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As of Mar 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Swansboro is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Swansboro dog boarding rates can be found as low as $23 to as high as $42 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 181 sitters provided dog boarding in Swansboro. 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, 91% of Swansboro dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Swansboro have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Swansboro.
Rover makes it easy to find Swansboro 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 181 dog boarding sitters in Swansboro on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Swansboro, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
