Dog Boarding in Bournemouth
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“This was the first time our dog Deli stayed with Esther and Tomasz - We felt immediately at ease when we met them before our holiday. When we dropped her off I could tell deli was happy to go with them. Esther kept us up to date from the start with pictures every day and i could tell deli was happy :) I would definitely recommend them!, and we will definitely book again! When we picked her up she looked very well looked after! Thanks Steph”
“Willow had a fabulous week with Rachel loads of lovely walks and great updates. Rachel is a natural.warm person and Willow was relaxed with her from the moment they met!”
“My whippet was very well looked after during her 2 night stay with Sophie, I received daily updates with photos and communication was excellent. I can highly recommend Sophie and will definitely be booking again ! Many thanks , Mark”
“Maria and her partner are just top quality people and the service they had provided was top quality. I was going away to London for a celebration, they invited us over the evening before I was due to go away so Benny could explore there home and meet who he’s going to spend a couple of days with straight away it was clear Benny was going to be very happy. I dropped Benny of early the next morning Maria and her partner took Benny straight out on a walk and he loved every minute of his little trip. Maria sent me frequent updates with how Benny was going along with photos and videos. Benny was very settled and very happy with the care he received. Would recommend 100% highly and would use Maria again. Top quality care. Thank you again for everything.”
“Nina had an amazing time with Mauri running and playing with his own dog in the sun. From the pictures and videos he sent she looked so happy :) we would definitely recommend using Mauri again if we were to go away.”
“Theo had a wonderful time staying with Aga. He settled straight in, loved the garden and playing fetch! Then enjoyed cuddles on the sofa 🐶 Aga is super friendly, quick to respond and kept me updated throughout with photos. Theo can’t wait to stay again.”
“Cannot thank Ruth enough, the care she gives and the wonderful walks she takes my dog on, always highly recommend her, she goes above and beyond. Thank you Ruth from me and little Lulu. x 🐕”
“Camila took wonderful care of Maru, our 2 year old Bichon for an entire month. We were naturally uneasy about leaving her for so long, but she has come home very relaxed and has quickly readjusted. Camila even bathed her, so she has come lovely and clean also.”
“Melissa has been a brilliant host to my Kitten Luna. In addition 🐈⬛ had Luna great company with the home Cat ♡. Melissa has a spacious, safe home 🏡 environment for pets with plenty of experience, making me feel at ease leaving my Kitten into her care, even with short booking notice! She provides pet owners with regular pictures of the pet ♡ , I will be definitely using Melissa's boarding service again. Thank you 😊”
“We cannot praise and recommend Anna and her lovely family enough for taking food care of our 12 year old rescue dog. From the moment she was through the door she was petted and included, I was so relieved as we'd not used dog boarding before so I was worried she'd not settle. I could not have been happier to leave her and we were updated with photos which was also very reassuring. We are delighted and will be coming back to Anna if we are in the area again.”
“Exceptional. Niels and Sandy looked after my 14 month old puppy. Helped to train her, carry on her desensitation routine, kept me updated with photos. Two days before we dropped her off, she came into season, Niels and Tanya weren't bothered and carried on looking after Sandy without hesitation. Thanks Niels and Tanya!”
About: Hi! I’m Elle, a lifelong animal lover who has been caring for pets since childhood. For me, animals are family, and I treat every pet as if they were my own - making sure they feel safe, happy, and truly loved while you’re away. I have experience with dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, senior pets, and more nervous or shy animals. I understand that every pet is unique, so I will take the time to learn their routine, personality, and needs to ensure they feel comfortable and relaxed. I offer dog walking, pet sitting, and drop-in visits, and I’m happy to help with feeding, playtime, companionship, and plenty of exercise. Whether your pet loves long walks, playing with their favourite toys, relaxing cuddles on the sofa, or just having someone calm and caring around, I’ll make sure they feel at home. I also have my own little dog, Luca, who is 13 years old. He’s a gentle, sweet soul who is very friendly and relaxed around both dogs and cats, helping create a calm and welcoming environment in our home. I love spending time in nature and at the beach, so your dog can enjoy enriching walks and fresh air as part of their care. I’m reliable, attentive, and always happy to send updates and photos so you can have peace of mind knowing your furry friend is in safe hands. I look forward to meeting you and your pet! 🐾 My work schedule varies so I’m available for boarding at the weekends, alongside some week days. I’ll have plenty of time to provide the care and attention your fur babies need. I have a small but cosy home where your fur baby is very welcome. There is a secure outside area. They will also have the company of my dog Luca. Beach walks are a key part of our day 🥰🐾
About: I’ve always had a natural connection with animals and have built both academic and hands-on experience caring for them. I studied Animal Welfare at college and university, which gave me a strong understanding of animal behaviour, wellbeing and responsible care. Alongside this, I worked part-time for five years with a lady who owned German Shepherds, where my duties included walking, grooming, feeding, giving medication, assisting with vet trips and supporting with training. I’ve also volunteered at a dog rescue sanctuary, cared for dogs for people I know, and currently help care for my sister’s dachshund, who I live with. I have experience with puppies, senior dogs and dogs with behavioural issues, and I use a calm, patient approach with positive reinforcement to help dogs feel safe, understood and encouraged. What sets me apart is that I take the time to get to know each dog’s individual routine, personality and needs, and I’ll care for them with the same reliability, affection and attention I would give my own. Pet care fits naturally into my routine as I’m currently looking to build this into regular, full-time work over time. At the moment, I’m starting gradually so I can make sure I give every dog my full attention, patience and consistency. My schedule is flexible, and I’m happy to discuss each dog’s routine, needs and timings to see what works best for everyone. I’d rather take on the right bookings and provide reliable, thoughtful care than overcommit. My home is calm, comfortable and dog-friendly, with a secure fenced garden for supervised outdoor time. I currently share the home with a friendly dachshund, so any boarding would only be offered after making sure both dogs are comfortable together. Introductions would always be handled carefully, and dogs would be supervised and given space to rest separately if needed. If another dog is better suited to being the only dog in the home, the dachshund can stay elsewhere during the booking, so I can keep the environment calm and suitable for each individual dog. I always follow owners’ instructions closely around feeding, walks, medication, routines and house rules, and I’ll make sure each dog feels safe, settled and cared for.
“Sophie looked after Wesley extremely well he had a wonderful time with Sophie and her family and got on extremely well with her gorgeous little dog Lady. Sophie sent me pictures and messaged me whilst we were away keeping me updated and Wesley looked happy and settled. It was reassuring knowing he was happy and well looked after. I would definitely recommend Sophie.”
“Jasmine looked after Frankie for the weekend and was fantastic. Frankie took to her straight away. She kept in touch with us throughout the whole time with updates/pictures, communication was great from start to finish. We’d definitely recommend Jasmine and wouldn’t hesitate to use her again.”
“Angela and her family looked after my dog Captain for the weekend and did an amazing job. He seemed to settle with them well and enjoyed his time with the family. Angela sent over plenty of updates and photos and was really quick to reply to messages. A huge thank you from myself and Captain (aka Pirate)”
“Sam looked after our bulldog Bruno for two nights and he was great with keeping in contact, as well sending photos of him settled. Will be booking again in the future when we need a sitter! Thank you ☺️”
“Carolina was so welcoming and caring to our puppy, Ginger. It was the first time we left her and she had a great time. She came back tired and happy from all the play with Carolina’s dog and son. I couldn’t feel better about the experience. Thank you!”
“Gemma and her family took our dog Daisy in and treated her like one of the family. Pup dates of her walks and playtime put our mind at rest as Daisy is only five months old. Thank you Gemma to you and your family for lookng after her so well.”
Over 1,199 pet owners in Bournemouth have booked dog boarding
Bournemouth dog owners share their Rover experiences
Maria and her partner are just top quality people and the service they had provided was top quality. I was going away to London for a celebration, they invited us over the evening before I was due to go away so Benny could explore there home and meet who he’s going to spend a couple of days with straight away it was clear Benny was going to be very happy. I dropped Benny of early the next morning Maria and her partner took Benny straight out on a walk and he loved every minute of his little trip. Maria sent me frequent updates with how Benny was going along with photos and videos. Benny was very settled and very happy with the care he received. Would recommend 100% highly and would use Maria again. Top quality care. Thank you again for everything.
Jordan made an condition with Lilly almost immediately, she's not easy to do it. He was very pontual and interesed in knowing what Lilly would need during her stay with him. He followed our instructions greatly, Lilly seems very happy and healthy when we picked her back. I would recommend Jordan and definitely will nook him again for Lilly.
I had a really positive experience with this dog boarding service. Victoria and Joe took great care of Kiki , including taking her on regular walks. I also received photos and updates during the stay, which gave me peace of mind and showed that my dog was happy and well looked after. I would definitely recommend them to other dogs owners
Amanda was interested in understanding Zara's needs and routine to ensure her stay was a happy one which was appreciated. Zara settled quickly and the family did well to involve her and play with her etc. I was also kept informed of how Zara was getting on over the course of her 2 day stay via messages and pictures which was very reassuring.
Jasmine looked after Frankie for the weekend and was fantastic. Frankie took to her straight away. She kept in touch with us throughout the whole time with updates/pictures, communication was great from start to finish. We’d definitely recommend Jasmine and wouldn’t hesitate to use her again.
Barnaby had a great time, he came to us and was more settled than with previous sitters which was very reassuring! Amy provided consistent updates and enjoyed Barnaby’s company so much that she asked to delay our pick up time so she could spend longer at the beach with him!
I really enjoyed leaving Willa with Anna and her family. Willa had soo many new experiences and I will happily leave her again with Anna. We had a meet and greet a few weeks ago, and Willa warmed up after a few minutes. This weekend just gone Anna was amazing with Willa, calmed her down when she became anxious, she met cattle this weekend, while on her extendable lead and throughly enjoyed herself. I can not recommend Anna more. I will use her again.
We were pleased with how Julia looked after Indie overnight. She was very attentive to Indie & her needs & created a very relaxed atmosphere for Indie to feel at home in. Although Indie was pleased to see us she was in no rush to leave. We would definitely recommend Julia.
Nathan and Sylvia have looked after Mabel several times and I am always very happy to leave her with them. They keep me posted with photos and updates so I know how she is. Today they took her to the beach and even have her a bath afterwards. I absolutely recommend them as dog sitters
I arrived to drop off Bailey with Camila and her partner was there too. I don't even think Bailey was bothered it I was still there out not. Camila kept me up to date that Bailey was getting on well with her dog and that he had a good night. I've already booked another 2 stays as I felt so relaxed that Bailey was being well looked after. Thank you 😊
We were very impressed with the care Angelika showed to our dog Monty whilst we had a night away. Monty was walked regularly, had plenty of socialisation with the other dogs and we were sent some beautiful photos of him. It was nice to see him so happy and well cared for in a home environment.
Jack had the best time with Gilly. He absolutely loves being there and hanging out with Summer. They're such a wonderful double act together, a real Little and Large, and Summer is so generous and tolerant with him. Seeing Summer bring over a toy to him so he can take one end and they can play tug is lovely to see. It's such a comfort to know that he's having his own holiday good times and to get photo updates showing the fun he's having..
Absolutely delighted with Sonyia.. Pixie was contented well looked after and her needs were understood. Not only did she look after my precious dog she made my bed for me so that I didn’t have to do that when I returned from Paris absolutely exhausted it was such a help. I would recommend her to anyone. I’m so pleased to have met her unused her Services. I’m sure I will again.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Bournemouth is £33
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As of May 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Bournemouth is £33 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs £231. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs and their space's amenities. As a result, most Bournemouth dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £25 to as high as £47 per night.
As of May 2026, 303 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Bournemouth. You can filter, sort, and expand your radius to find the perfect home-from-home stay for your pup. Read reviews, compare pricing and book with confidence.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Bournemouth dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 5 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare sitters in Bournemouth.
Rover makes it easy to find Bournemouth dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The identity-verified, 5-star dog sitters who 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 owners looking for a safe, loving alternative to a dog kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialise with their sitter’s pets
There are 303 dog boarding sitters in Bournemouth on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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 an identity verification for you and your dog’s safety.
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