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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Kristin fit me in on super short notice, and was wonderful when it came to communication. It was amazing to know my skiddish, nervous dog had a safe place to run around and be himself while I was away!”
“I could not have been more pleased with the care my fur baby, Toby, received from Tobi. First, we had a meet and greet where Toby was introduced to the resident dogs. They were as welcoming as Tobi and her husband! On the day I dropped Toby off for his stay, he went right in without any nervousness, not even looking back at me. Tobi sent me updates with photos almost daily, and I could see Toby was blending right into the family (he slept on the bed with everyone at night.) I will definitely call upon Tobi for care of my Toby in the future. Great experience!”
“Dennis and Lynn took great care of our dog Rocky! We were very happy with the way they took care of him, and we received multiple updates on how he was doing throughout the days. We would definitely recommend them to anyone. Thank you!”
“Heather was great! She was communicative and very competent and trustworthy. She seems to have a good system in place for taking care of multiple dogs and making sure each individual dog feels comfortable and their needs are met. I would definitely book with her again!”
“Wow can’t thank Jena enough for the care and love she gave my pup. So wonderful to leave her in safe and nurturing love - such a peace of mind. Thank you Jena.”
“Mollie did a fantastic job. Our dog was well cared for and loved during her stay. Mollie sent lots of update with photos of our dog happily playing and hanging around the house. Easy to recommend Mollie.”
“Mabel got along with her dog really well! I picked her up and she was tired from playing, no behavioral issues. Alyssa was a pleasure to work with & took great care of my baby.”
“Lauren did an amazing job taking care of our dog Althea. She was responsive and gave daily updates. I would definitely use Lauren for dog boarding again in the future and her dog Cooper is a sweetie.”
“Cheysser and her wonderful family went above and beyond in taking care of our older gal, Lucy. Lots of love attention, walks and treats were given! Cheysser sent lots of adorable photo updates too so we felt perfectly at ease. I am confident Lucy had the best vacation! Would and will request Cheysser in a heartbeat.”
“Mariana and her family were so kind and accomodating for Sienna for my 3-day weekend. They took her for walks, fed her on her normal routine and always made sure she had her eye drops! I had to pick her up a bit later on a Sunday and they were just fine with that. I will be calling Mariana again when I'm out of town as I know Sienna will be so well taken care of!”
“I have a high energy rescue mix breed hound so I have been taking her to a boarding facility when I need to travel for business. They couldn’t take her due to the high holiday demand so I decided to try Rover with my main concern being the impact my high energy pup would have on the care giver. Brent, his pups, and his loving family took great care of my pup and I would love to use him again if he is willing.”
“Very professional, extremely knowledgable. Gave me daily updates. Was able to calm and take care of my hyper, energetic puppy! We will definitely use Cheryl’s services in the future!”
“Jennifer was great! She is obviously very experienced and knowledgeable about dogs. My pup had some unexpected problems adjusting to being away from us for an extended period of time and she was very understanding and kind. I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a safe and loving sitter.”
“Bridget and David did the BEST job taking care of our dog while we got married in Mexico. This was our first time using Rover, and they were so great. They sent daily texts, pictures, and videos. Their dogs Quincy and Magnus are super adorable and it looked like they all welcomed our dog from the first moment we dropped her off. So grateful for the great care she received, and will be recommending them to all of our friends.”
“Kelly did an amazing job helping my quirky dog feel very happy and comfortable during the week she stayed with her! Kelly was communicative and sent great photos of Goldie every couple of days. She obviously has a lot of experience with rescues, and is very kind and patient. We will absolutely use her again when we travel!”
“Deb was fantastic! She is so responsive, easy going and flexible with scheduling. My dog was instantly comfortable with her and had a great time hanging out and go for walks with her. I know he'd love to return anytime!”
“Sarah did a fantastic job with my pup. She was very attentive and responsive. She sent me a pic daily which I appreciate very much. Blackberry was happy and well cared for.”
“Kristen is patient and caring, and we knew Harry was in the best hands while we were away. Such a relief to feel she had his best interests at heart and we loved getting daily updates on his stay with her.”
“This was our 2nd stay with Jill & Glenn— our pup was SO excited to see them again! It’s so wonderful getting to see them and our boy creating their own little bond. We know that he enjoys his little mini vacations just as much as we do, and it gives us such peace of mind when we’re away. 5 stars everytime!”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Kristin M.Star Sitter
“Kristin fit me in on super short notice, and was wonderful when it came to communication. It was amazing to know my skiddish, nervous dog had a safe place to run around and be himself while I was away!”
Tobi N.
Star Sitter
“I could not have been more pleased with the care my fur baby, Toby, received from Tobi. First, we had a meet and greet where Toby was introduced to the resident dogs. They were as welcoming as Tobi and her husband! On the day I dropped Toby off for his stay, he went right in without any nervousness, not even looking back at me. Tobi sent me updates with photos almost daily, and I could see Toby was blending right into the family (he slept on the bed with everyone at night.) I will definitely call upon Tobi for care of my Toby in the future. Great experience!”
Dennis & Lynn H.
“Dennis and Lynn took great care of our dog Rocky! We were very happy with the way they took care of him, and we received multiple updates on how he was doing throughout the days. We would definitely recommend them to anyone. Thank you!”
Heather B.Star Sitter
“Heather was great! She was communicative and very competent and trustworthy. She seems to have a good system in place for taking care of multiple dogs and making sure each individual dog feels comfortable and their needs are met. I would definitely book with her again!”
Jena Z.Star Sitter
“Wow can’t thank Jena enough for the care and love she gave my pup. So wonderful to leave her in safe and nurturing love - such a peace of mind. Thank you Jena.”
Mollie S.Star Sitter
“Mollie did a fantastic job. Our dog was well cared for and loved during her stay. Mollie sent lots of update with photos of our dog happily playing and hanging around the house. Easy to recommend Mollie.”
Alyssa S.Star Sitter
“Mabel got along with her dog really well! I picked her up and she was tired from playing, no behavioral issues. Alyssa was a pleasure to work with & took great care of my baby.”
Lauren M.
“Lauren did an amazing job taking care of our dog Althea. She was responsive and gave daily updates. I would definitely use Lauren for dog boarding again in the future and her dog Cooper is a sweetie.”
Cheysser P.Star Sitter
“Cheysser and her wonderful family went above and beyond in taking care of our older gal, Lucy. Lots of love attention, walks and treats were given! Cheysser sent lots of adorable photo updates too so we felt perfectly at ease. I am confident Lucy had the best vacation! Would and will request Cheysser in a heartbeat.”
Mariana M.Star Sitter
“Mariana and her family were so kind and accomodating for Sienna for my 3-day weekend. They took her for walks, fed her on her normal routine and always made sure she had her eye drops! I had to pick her up a bit later on a Sunday and they were just fine with that. I will be calling Mariana again when I'm out of town as I know Sienna will be so well taken care of!”
Brent L.Star Sitter
“I have a high energy rescue mix breed hound so I have been taking her to a boarding facility when I need to travel for business. They couldn’t take her due to the high holiday demand so I decided to try Rover with my main concern being the impact my high energy pup would have on the care giver. Brent, his pups, and his loving family took great care of my pup and I would love to use him again if he is willing.”
Cheryl M.Star Sitter
“Very professional, extremely knowledgable. Gave me daily updates. Was able to calm and take care of my hyper, energetic puppy! We will definitely use Cheryl’s services in the future!”
Jennifer L.Star Sitter
“Jennifer was great! She is obviously very experienced and knowledgeable about dogs. My pup had some unexpected problems adjusting to being away from us for an extended period of time and she was very understanding and kind. I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a safe and loving sitter.”
Bridget & David M.
“Bridget and David did the BEST job taking care of our dog while we got married in Mexico. This was our first time using Rover, and they were so great. They sent daily texts, pictures, and videos. Their dogs Quincy and Magnus are super adorable and it looked like they all welcomed our dog from the first moment we dropped her off. So grateful for the great care she received, and will be recommending them to all of our friends.”
kelly e.
“Kelly did an amazing job helping my quirky dog feel very happy and comfortable during the week she stayed with her! Kelly was communicative and sent great photos of Goldie every couple of days. She obviously has a lot of experience with rescues, and is very kind and patient. We will absolutely use her again when we travel!”
Deborah S.
“Deb was fantastic! She is so responsive, easy going and flexible with scheduling. My dog was instantly comfortable with her and had a great time hanging out and go for walks with her. I know he'd love to return anytime!”
Sarah M.Star Sitter
“Sarah did a fantastic job with my pup. She was very attentive and responsive. She sent me a pic daily which I appreciate very much. Blackberry was happy and well cared for.”
Alyssa N.
“Amazing! I didn't worry at all while Turbo was in your care! You sent pics and asked questions... I wish you were available in October! Thank you!”
Kristen B.Star Sitter
“Kristen is patient and caring, and we knew Harry was in the best hands while we were away. Such a relief to feel she had his best interests at heart and we loved getting daily updates on his stay with her.”
Jillian & Glenn D.
“This was our 2nd stay with Jill & Glenn— our pup was SO excited to see them again! It’s so wonderful getting to see them and our boy creating their own little bond. We know that he enjoys his little mini vacations just as much as we do, and it gives us such peace of mind when we’re away. 5 stars everytime!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Tacoma is $55 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $385. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Tacoma dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $61 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 3,668 sitters provided dog boarding in Tacoma. 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 Tacoma dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Tacoma have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Tacoma.
Rover makes it easy to find 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
There are 3,668 dog boarding sitters in Tacoma on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Tacoma, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
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