Dog Boarding in Canterbury
Book dog boarding with a loving dog sitter who will care for your pup or other pets in their home – ensuring they feel safe and loved, giving you peace of mind.

More resources
A focus on safety
Feel secure with our ID-verified sitters, 24/7 support and Rover Guarantee for up to £25,000 in eligible vet care.
Top-rated Canterbury dog sitters


“Peter really knew how to take care of my anxious dog whilst I was away for 10 days. I was sent daily updates and photo's/videos so I could see what activities and progress my dog was making. Nothing was too much bother for Peter and the dogs he cares for are treated with care and respect. I recommend Peter for dog sitting and I will certainly be using him again.”


“Just picked up my dog Eddie from Edward and what a wonderful couple him and his wife are. Eddie has had a great time he was so well looked after it was the perfect home from home. So much so we have already booked them for our summer holiday. He kept in touch the whole time we were away with photos and videos. I cannot recommend him enough”


“Durga was great! We were recommended Durga from our usual dog sitter who was unavailable. Our Beagle Arnie went to Durga for a last minute over night stay. Communication was great, we received some amazing photographs throughout his stay, he looked like he had the best time. She took him for lots of walks and adventures, he came back very tired. I would definitely recommend Durga and use her again!”


“Amazing! Lulu had another lovely stay at Elisa’s. Elisa was also able to assist us enormously with a problem that had developed with Lulu (she had suddenly become scared of walking on our laminated floor!). Problem now nearly fixed thanks to Elisa’s experience and patience.”


“Katrina provided a fabulous mini holiday for my dog Flo. She obviously loves dogs and was very caring both to Flo and myself. She sent me regular updates during Flo's stay and was very keen to know what Flo needed and her routine etc. making me feel secure in the knowledge that she was being taking care of. She is a lovely person and I would highly recommend her to look after any dog.”


About: Since the age of 15 I have been caring for my own dogs. I have had a Doberman and a French Bulldog- two very different characters and both the reason why I have such a love for dogs. I cared for our dogs from 8-10 weeks old so have experience in toilet training and behaviour training. My dogs are sadly no longer with us so I now have a pet free home. I have been a nanny for most of my life and within this I care for their dogs too. I love keeping dogs company, playing with them and caring for them in any way they need or are used to. I also love finding new places to walk whether that be at the beach, woods or playing fields in the area. I also often care for my friends dogs when they are on holiday. Two of these being a Cane Corso and a Staffy. Both of which came to stay with me. One is crate trained and the other wasn't, but I am happy to adapt the care around your pets needs. As from September, I will be available Thursdays 7-1pm (dog walks) & boarding available Thursday-Sunday. I can also fit in pop ins and house sitting when needed. I will follow the routine you have with your pet as much as possible. If they are crate trained, you will need to provide the crate. I have a fenced garden for their use and lots of local walks so they will get plenty of exercise while here. My house is spacious enough for larger dogs. I will always be aware of safety in the summer- I will walk dogs early morning on hot days and always provide plenty of water and a cooling mat. I will love your dogs just as they were my own.

“Annabel was fantastic with Bella, She was always sending photos and keeping me updated. You can just tell she's a natural animal lover. Would highly recommend her . Jason - Canterbury”


“I couldn't ask for anyone better than WJ to look after Enzo. She was so attentive for all his needs. Gave regular updates on how he was doing and always asked if she needed to know anything about him. Enzo will definitely be looking forward to his next stay which is already booked! Thank you again :)”


“Basil had a great time, we got lots of pictures of him playing, going on nice walks and then conked out at the end of the day!! Adam and Sara were really lovely and reassuring especially as it was the first time we’d left him since moving and he had a poorly eye. Thank you so much!!😁”


“Lisa was great! Very flexible and accommodating. Looks like my fur baby had a good time and mega bonded with her daughter. The pick up and drop off was super helpful as I don’t have a car. Lisa also was sending me constant photos and updates which I really appreciated. Highly recommend.”


“Absolutely fantastic cat sitter! Hannah was so lovely and clearly cared for my cat wonderfully. I really appreciated the regular updates and the photos she sent – it put my mind at ease knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend Hannah!”


“Valeriia looked after our labrador puppy, Ally for 5 days whilst we were away. We had good communication with Valeriia, who sent us daily photos and updates of Ally playing and out on walks. She was a happy doggy on our return :)”


“I received daily updates on Barrie and I believe he enjoyed his stay. I was able to have a good weekend thanks to Jiachen’s help.”


“Sheldon had the most amazing week with Marie and the other dogs. I couldn’t fault anything Marie did that week and will definitely send Sheldon back to her when we need too. I was really worried about leaving Sheldon for the first time but I had nothing to worry about, every day Marie sent photos and videos of Sheldon enjoying himself on different days they went to different places. I couldn’t thank you enough Marie, see you soon lovely.”


“Bimba had a lovely stay with Lucinda, she was very well looked after and seemed very happy in the photos - especially the walks in local area. Great communication, I would book again without hesitation, highly recommend.”


“Sangeeta is a dream dog sitter. Positive, calm, adaptable and understanding of the quirks dogs can have. She is a great listener and very intuitive. Our terrier mix felt at ease and we went on holiday knowing he would be well looked after. Communication was terrific throughout and updates while we were away reassured us we had made the perfect choice for our rather needy (i.e. spoiled) and noisy dog. We will definitely have Sangeeta care for our dog again and highly recommend her.”


“Mandy and her family were fantastic! Really welcoming and accommodating of both our dog and our needs during the meet and greet and drop off/collection. Would highly recommend and will be looking to request Mandy’s services again next time.”


“Our 7 month Ridgeback had a great week with Katie; her experience with dogs is clear when you meet her and I had no hesitation leaving my cheeky teenager with her! Cody is used to fields and forest so Katie's home environment was perfect for her stay and I didn't worry about her for one moment. Katie sent pics and updates and Codie was obviously having a great time with Darcy and Piggy. Another bonus for me is that Katie had space for Cody's large crate so I knew she would feel comfortable and safe in a strange place. I highly recommend!”


“Marlinde was so wonderful and reassuring while we were away. Our Salem cat seemed so happy when we got him home. Excellent communication and understanding while we were travelling. Would definitely leave him there again instead of a cattery!”


“Charley and her partner were great dog sitters! They made sure Bo was comfortable and took him for walks, and always sent pictures. Great communication and agreed to meet up beforehand so that Bo could meet their Winnie. We would highly recommend Charley! Thank you so much for taking such great care of Bo.”

Loving dog boarding sitters in your area
Search Results




Peter S.Star Sitter

“Peter really knew how to take care of my anxious dog whilst I was away for 10 days. I was sent daily updates and photo's/videos so I could see what activities and progress my dog was making. Nothing was too much bother for Peter and the dogs he cares for are treated with care and respect. I recommend Peter for dog sitting and I will certainly be using him again.”


Edward K.Star Sitter

“Just picked up my dog Eddie from Edward and what a wonderful couple him and his wife are. Eddie has had a great time he was so well looked after it was the perfect home from home. So much so we have already booked them for our summer holiday. He kept in touch the whole time we were away with photos and videos. I cannot recommend him enough”


Durga S.

“Durga was great! We were recommended Durga from our usual dog sitter who was unavailable. Our Beagle Arnie went to Durga for a last minute over night stay. Communication was great, we received some amazing photographs throughout his stay, he looked like he had the best time. She took him for lots of walks and adventures, he came back very tired. I would definitely recommend Durga and use her again!”


Elisa V.Star Sitter

“Amazing! Lulu had another lovely stay at Elisa’s. Elisa was also able to assist us enormously with a problem that had developed with Lulu (she had suddenly become scared of walking on our laminated floor!). Problem now nearly fixed thanks to Elisa’s experience and patience.”


Katrina M.Star Sitter

“Katrina provided a fabulous mini holiday for my dog Flo. She obviously loves dogs and was very caring both to Flo and myself. She sent me regular updates during Flo's stay and was very keen to know what Flo needed and her routine etc. making me feel secure in the knowledge that she was being taking care of. She is a lovely person and I would highly recommend her to look after any dog.”


Hollie A.
About: Since the age of 15 I have been caring for my own dogs. I have had a Doberman and a French Bulldog- two very different characters and both the reason why I have such a love for dogs. I cared for our dogs from 8-10 weeks old so have experience in toilet training and behaviour training. My dogs are sadly no longer with us so I now have a pet free home. I have been a nanny for most of my life and within this I care for their dogs too. I love keeping dogs company, playing with them and caring for them in any way they need or are used to. I also love finding new places to walk whether that be at the beach, woods or playing fields in the area. I also often care for my friends dogs when they are on holiday. Two of these being a Cane Corso and a Staffy. Both of which came to stay with me. One is crate trained and the other wasn't, but I am happy to adapt the care around your pets needs. As from September, I will be available Thursdays 7-1pm (dog walks) & boarding available Thursday-Sunday. I can also fit in pop ins and house sitting when needed. I will follow the routine you have with your pet as much as possible. If they are crate trained, you will need to provide the crate. I have a fenced garden for their use and lots of local walks so they will get plenty of exercise while here. My house is spacious enough for larger dogs. I will always be aware of safety in the summer- I will walk dogs early morning on hot days and always provide plenty of water and a cooling mat. I will love your dogs just as they were my own.


Annabel W.Star Sitter

“Annabel was fantastic with Bella, She was always sending photos and keeping me updated. You can just tell she's a natural animal lover. Would highly recommend her . Jason - Canterbury”


Wan Jeong C.Star Sitter

“I couldn't ask for anyone better than WJ to look after Enzo. She was so attentive for all his needs. Gave regular updates on how he was doing and always asked if she needed to know anything about him. Enzo will definitely be looking forward to his next stay which is already booked! Thank you again :)”


Adam B.

“Basil had a great time, we got lots of pictures of him playing, going on nice walks and then conked out at the end of the day!! Adam and Sara were really lovely and reassuring especially as it was the first time we’d left him since moving and he had a poorly eye. Thank you so much!!😁”


Lisa N.Star Sitter

“Lisa was great! Very flexible and accommodating. Looks like my fur baby had a good time and mega bonded with her daughter. The pick up and drop off was super helpful as I don’t have a car. Lisa also was sending me constant photos and updates which I really appreciated. Highly recommend.”


Hannah P.

“Absolutely fantastic cat sitter! Hannah was so lovely and clearly cared for my cat wonderfully. I really appreciated the regular updates and the photos she sent – it put my mind at ease knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend Hannah!”


Valeriia P.Star Sitter

“Valeriia looked after our labrador puppy, Ally for 5 days whilst we were away. We had good communication with Valeriia, who sent us daily photos and updates of Ally playing and out on walks. She was a happy doggy on our return :)”


Jiachen C.

“I received daily updates on Barrie and I believe he enjoyed his stay. I was able to have a good weekend thanks to Jiachen’s help.”


Marie Jeanne Denise L.


“Sheldon had the most amazing week with Marie and the other dogs. I couldn’t fault anything Marie did that week and will definitely send Sheldon back to her when we need too. I was really worried about leaving Sheldon for the first time but I had nothing to worry about, every day Marie sent photos and videos of Sheldon enjoying himself on different days they went to different places. I couldn’t thank you enough Marie, see you soon lovely.”


Lucinda B.

“Bimba had a lovely stay with Lucinda, she was very well looked after and seemed very happy in the photos - especially the walks in local area. Great communication, I would book again without hesitation, highly recommend.”


Sangeeta S.

“Sangeeta is a dream dog sitter. Positive, calm, adaptable and understanding of the quirks dogs can have. She is a great listener and very intuitive. Our terrier mix felt at ease and we went on holiday knowing he would be well looked after. Communication was terrific throughout and updates while we were away reassured us we had made the perfect choice for our rather needy (i.e. spoiled) and noisy dog. We will definitely have Sangeeta care for our dog again and highly recommend her.”


Mandy R.Star Sitter

“Mandy and her family were fantastic! Really welcoming and accommodating of both our dog and our needs during the meet and greet and drop off/collection. Would highly recommend and will be looking to request Mandy’s services again next time.”


Katie L.Star Sitter

“Our 7 month Ridgeback had a great week with Katie; her experience with dogs is clear when you meet her and I had no hesitation leaving my cheeky teenager with her! Cody is used to fields and forest so Katie's home environment was perfect for her stay and I didn't worry about her for one moment. Katie sent pics and updates and Codie was obviously having a great time with Darcy and Piggy. Another bonus for me is that Katie had space for Cody's large crate so I knew she would feel comfortable and safe in a strange place. I highly recommend!”


Marlinde E.

“Marlinde was so wonderful and reassuring while we were away. Our Salem cat seemed so happy when we got him home. Excellent communication and understanding while we were travelling. Would definitely leave him there again instead of a cattery!”


Charley W.

“Charley and her partner were great dog sitters! They made sure Bo was comfortable and took him for walks, and always sent pictures. Great communication and agreed to meet up beforehand so that Bo could meet their Winnie. We would highly recommend Charley! Thank you so much for taking such great care of Bo.”
How Rover pet sitting works
1. Search
Read verified reviews by dog owners like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your dogs2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in person with a pet sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away for extra peace of mind.3. Book and Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform – no cash or cheques required.
Booking Protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your dog boarding sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new dog boarding sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgeable and total dog fanatics. You can get in touch with us at any time.
Dog Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Canterbury 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 Canterbury dog boarding rates can be found as low as £26 to as high as £46 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 226 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Canterbury. 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, 94% of Canterbury 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 Canterbury.
Rover makes it easy to find Canterbury 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 226 dog boarding sitters in Canterbury 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.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their pet sitting services.
