House Sitting in Canterbury
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Top-rated Canterbury house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“We booked Rebecca for 1 week of house sitting for our dog, Logan, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Before our trip, we managed to arrange a few meet-ups so Logan could get comfortable with her and she could get to know him well too. Logan was always so happy to see her, which gave us a lot of confidence leaving him in her care. Logan has some special conditions and routines, and Rebecca followed all instructions very carefully. She was also great at asking questions whenever she needed clarification rather than making assumptions, which we really appreciated. Her communication throughout the stay was excellent. She kept us updated regularly with messages and photos about Logan’s daily life, which gave us real peace of mind while we were away. It was clear Logan was receiving lots of love, care, and attention. When we returned home late at night from our holiday, the house was incredibly tidy and well looked after. Rebecca made sure everything was in order and nothing was missed before we got back. We’re very grateful for all her help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy pet sitter.”
“Maxine was amazing - cannot recommend her enough! We had a situation arise at last minute and needed a dog sitter.. I sent out a dozen messages to find someone. Maxine answered very quickly and said she was available.. we then had a clear conversation about my/my dogs needs where Maxine was responsive and reassuring. She arrived on time, was professional and very pleasant to talk to. My dog was very quickly comfortable with her and she recapped everything we'd spoke about previously and again I felt reassured. After a few hours she sent an update that all was well and a picture of my girl cuddled up next to her.. we had no worries that she was in the best of hands. When we returned there were no issues and another nice conversation where she debriefed us of the sitting and it was all good. My dog who is fairly anxious was completely calm when we saw her and was even sad to see Maxine go. So again.. Thank you Maxine for helping us out and anyone reading this looking for a quality sitter, look no further!”
“Kayla helped us out immensely with a last minute booking as another sitter we had booked fell through, she was quick to respond, very accommodating, and helped save the day. She was excellent with Pepper, communicated with us clearly to ask questions and share updates on their day, and became fast friends with a rather anxious dog. Would absolutely recommend her to anybody, really great experience.”
About: I have always been around dogs, I grew up with many. My family would always dog-sit for friends and family. I wanted to study zoology at university but due to personal issues I no longer will be able to, so I am trying to surround myself with animals! I am not in the right situation to have my own dog, so I would love to be around them and also help out owners! My priority is ensuring the dog is happy. I have just finished my A levels and only work Friday and Saturday evenings. I am hoping to get into a part time job. This means that I would still have plenty of time to go and see my furry friends! I am easy and can change my schedule to fit the dogs needs. I have a fully gated garden, we have a door that separates upstairs and downstairs ( for dogs that need to stay downstairs ). I am happy to stay in peoples homes and will cater to my own needs. If allowed, I will get lots of treats for the dogs and a new toy for new customers. I absolutely love walking and can cater my walks to your dogs needs. Living by the beach has its perks!
“We can’t recommend Beau highly enough - she clearly had a lovely bond with our young cockapoo and went the extra mile for her while we were on holiday. We had regular photo and video updates and our dog had lots of engaging exercise. When we returned we had a very content and tired pup!”
About: 🟠 🟡 🟢 🔵 🟣 Hi, Dog care is not only my passion but also my full time activity. I'm available 24/7 to provide THE BEST HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE to your best friend 🟣 🔵 🟢 🟡 🟠 My calendar is not always up to date for weekends - message me so I can check what I can do 😊 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I live on a quiet street, near two big fields and love having a dog (or two 𓃦𓃥) with me when I walking in Blean woods, Harbledown orchards, the nearby meadows, the river Stour, Larkey valley woods, Fordwich, Chartham and many other places that I would love to show your dog ▼(´ᴥ`)▼ My calendar is not always up to date - so message me and I’ll check what I can do 😊
“Olga and her daughter looked after our senior doggie for over week - we were of course quite nervous to leave him for that long but they kept reassuring us and sending us pictures and videos. Would recommend and will definitely re-book! Thank you both”
“Natalia came to look after my two little fluff balls. Natalia kept us updated through out and sent pictures of Molly and Finbar to let me know how they were doing. They loved having her look after them. Would definitely use Natalia again. Thank you Natalia!”
“Maya has been dog sitting and walking for meeka since february, and she has been amazing! She willingly came over to my house to meet meeka and talk through her care, what we like and don’t like, to put me at ease. myself and my partner work shifts, often changing our times and dates last minute, along with emergency call outs which have also never been an issue. Meeka absoloutely loves Maya, always super excited to see her (and maya deals with this well as she goes a bit crazy) we get regular updates and photos so we know Meeka is in safe hands. i was very nervous to ask someone i didn’t know to look after Meeka and i couldn’t of asked for a better person. Always polite and kind when communicating, and looks after Meeka as if she was her own dog. thank you Maya.”
“Kayleigh was a great dog sitter for my three hounds. She was punctual, caring and sent regular updates to keep me informed. She had a natural affinity for the dogs and they seemed very relaxed with her. She had no problem with giving medications. I’d gladly book Kayleigh again.”
About: I have volunteered as a dog walker for The Cinnamon Trust since 2017 and have been dogsitting since 2018. I am fully insured. I am canine first aid trained, having completed a course provided by Pet Owners First Aid, and have a certificate in Animal Psychology and Behaviourism (CPD and IAP accredited). I have experience caring for dogs of a wide variety of breeds, ages, sizes, and needs. People often comment on the ease with which I bond with dogs and earn their trust. I work full-time for a local charity, but my working arrangements are flexible and I split my time between working at home and in the office. This enables me to arrange my schedule around looking after your dog. I live in a ground floor flat with my partner. There are no stairs which makes it especially suitable for older dogs or those who struggle with stairs for other reasons. It's a quiet, calm household and we have no children or pets of our own. I don't have a garden, but there is shared outdoor grassy space for toilet breaks, and I am a five minute walk from a large park. Depending on individual behaviour/requirements and your own rules, I'm happy to allow the dogs I look after in all rooms and on furniture. My priority is that they are relaxed and comfortable. I have space for a crate in my kitchen so can easily crate your dog if needed. I have a camera set up so I can check on your dog if I need to leave the house during their stay.
“Klara was great and so calm. She looked after our home, cat and dog so nicely, and we were able to be out for an event worry free that they were in good hands. Dougie seemed instantly comfortable with her and if he's happy, we're happy. Would deffo seek her help in the future when we're out and about. Thanks Klara (and for helping with the baking aftermath!)”
“Jasmine was wonderful with Rags staying with him overnight. He was happy and content when we got back and I got lots of photos while we were away. 5 🌟 Will be having her back again!”
“Lauren was absolutely fantastic. Lauren really looked after Jax and I felt so at ease that he was being looked after week. Lauren kept me up to date with photos and messages whilst I was away which was lovely. Lauren looked after Jax when it was really hot and made sure he kept cool and only walked in the morning and at night. This was great and appreciated! Lauren left the house pristine whilst sitting. Lauren also left a little gift for Jax as apparently he was well behaved!!! So nice. I couldn’t recommend enough and can’t wait for you to have Jax again ???”
About: My family has loved animals since childhood. We had hamsters, fish, cats and dogs. Now my mother has two Dobermans and a second dog from a shelter, and my family has a cat and a dog that everyone loves. They are members of our family and I know that animals will never betray a person. I’m currently working part-time and I can help owns dogs and cat with them. I love pets and I hope that everything will good. I know how need take care of animals. I have a fenced yard and two friendly dog and cat to keep your fur baby company. I can easily crate your dog if needed.
“Emily has been wonderful, staying in our house and looking after Angus while we were away for 10 days. We received regular updates of their time together, hanging out, playing and on a variety of different walks. Angus has LOVED their time together and that they both looked so happy made us feel really at ease. Emily looked after our house perfectly and we will definitely ask her to have Angus again when we next go away.”
Over 210 pet owners in Canterbury have booked house sitting
Canterbury pet owners share their Rover experiences
We booked Rebecca for 1 week of house sitting for our dog, Logan, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Before our trip, we managed to arrange a few meet-ups so Logan could get comfortable with her and she could get to know him well too. Logan was always so happy to see her, which gave us a lot of confidence leaving him in her care. Logan has some special conditions and routines, and Rebecca followed all instructions very carefully. She was also great at asking questions whenever she needed clarification rather than making assumptions, which we really appreciated. Her communication throughout the stay was excellent. She kept us updated regularly with messages and photos about Logan’s daily life, which gave us real peace of mind while we were away. It was clear Logan was receiving lots of love, care, and attention. When we returned home late at night from our holiday, the house was incredibly tidy and well looked after. Rebecca made sure everything was in order and nothing was missed before we got back. We’re very grateful for all her help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy pet sitter.
I would recommend Suzie again and again! My elderly 1.5kg yorkie is not a fan of strangers which makes leaving her in the care of pet sitters hard. Suzie was so good with her! Suzie kindly sent regular updates, which helped with my anxiety. She also left the house is great condition. I couldn’t have asked for a better pet/house sitter.
Beau looked after our very lively and nervous Vizsla while we were away for a couple of nights having looked after him on a few occasions for a couple of hours at a time and getting to know him. Beau is confident with, and clearly loves dogs and quickly developed a great relationship with ours taking very good care of him and of our house while we were away. Beau followed all our instructions nothing being too much trouble. Everything went well and we will definitely be asking Beau again to look after our dog.
Linxi and her girlfriend were amazing looking after Dolly for one week. They followed our instructions to the letter and were very enthusiastic and loving with our Dolly. They were providing us with regular updates and also left a little gift for Dolly when they left. Would definitely book again!
Krishen looked after Millie for a few hours while we were all out for the evening. He had walked Millie before so he understood her quirks and was OK with her wanting to just doze until we returned. Very respectful of our property and would definitely use his services again.
We had a wonderful experience with Ceren as our dog sitter! From the very first meet-and-greet, she impressed us with her friendliness and professionalism. She came prepared with a thoughtful list of questions, which immediately gave us confidence that Leo would be in great hands. Throughout her stay, Ceren’s communication was excellent—she sent daily updates and photos, which made us feel completely at ease. It was clear that Leo felt comfortable and safe with her, and we could truly relax knowing he was well cared for. Ceren is kind, responsible, and genuinely loves dogs. We couldn’t be happier with the care she provided and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter. We will definitely book her again!
Annabelle was absolutely fantastic while looking after our home and our three pets during our holiday. From the start, her professionalism and genuine warmth gave us complete peace of mind. Our puppy was thoroughly spoiled with long walks, playtime, and plenty of affection, we returned to find him relaxed and happy. Our cat, who is usually reserved with new people, quickly took to her and was clearly very happy in the picture updates we received. Even our rabbit, who can be very particular about company, was wonderfully looked after and seemed to even like Annabelle, which is very high praise considering how much he usually only likes my partner! The house was immaculate when we returned, and it was evident that Annabella had cared for everything with great attention and respect. Her communication throughout was excellent, with regular updates and photos that made being away so much easier. We couldn’t recommend Annabella highly enough, she’s responsible, kind, and goes above and beyond in every way. We’ll definitely be asking her to house and pet sit for us again!
Viviane is a wonderful animal guardian and carer, reliable, punctual, thoughtful, adaptable , employing the right measure of kindness and fun with my dogs and cat. I would definitely recommend her for dog walking and pet sitting during the day and or for overnight house sitting stays.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Canterbury is £35
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Sitters in Canterbury average 2 repeat pet owners for house sitting
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Canterbury on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about £35 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your needs.
As of Jun 2026, there are 307 house sitters in Canterbury. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Canterbury house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 2 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare house sitters in Canterbury.
Going away? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Canterbury house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet owners on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter via messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7 and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, you can rest assured that your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
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