Dog Boarding Cardiff
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“My first time using rover and Helen was absolutely fantastic ! You can tell her and her family really love dogs she made my dog Izzy very comfortable and the transition was amazing! I had regular updates and she cared for Izzy as if she was her own dog took her out for walks and even allowed her to have the same routine with sleeping so that Izzy was comfortable. I would highly recommend Helen to care for anyone’s dog she has knowledge and is just a really caring person who is kind and wonderful with dogs.thank you very much Helen I will definitely use your services again in the future thanks Claire and Izzy x”
“As soon as we arrived, I immediately felt like our dog Bertie was in safe hands. Bethan seemed like a calm and very capable dogsitter, even having a spare bed and water bowl for Bertie to make up for my last-minute chaos. We were sent texts and photos to reassure us how he was getting on. An excellent sitter.”
“Rupert has looked after our sprocker a lot lately for a mixture of daycare and boarding, accommodating very short notice requests due to family emergencies. Cannot recommend Rupert enough. His communication is great with daily updates and pics. Rupert is very attentive and ensures normal routines are carried out. Our sprocker feels so at home with him and is now best friends with his kind natured dog Cali. Thank you Rupert, we will no doubt be booking in again soon!”
“Khalid, was a great host for Flynn, video and photo updates with comment on how he had settled, very reassuring. Personally Khalid was a delight to deal with, I would highly recommend to anyone looking to utilise his services. Flynn will be happy to reconnect with Khalid and he will be a repeat lodger when circumstances require it.”
“Giulia & Marco were the best!!! They looked after Bertie so well and sent me lots of lovely photo pup-dates. I would highly recommend them. They were so loving towards Bertie and he had the best time with them. Will definitely book them again! Five stars!”
About: Growing up, I never knew what life felt like without my precious pets. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve never been more certain about the beauty of that feeling. For over 13 years, I’ve dedicated a great portion of my life to caring for my family’s, friends’, and my own pets. I am elated to do the same for your fur babies🥰 As I’m from the Caribbean, being so far away from my precious pets back home has left a void. I thought no better way to fill that void than to offer my love and care to the many precious pets of Cardiff!☺️ I am a law student who thoroughly enjoys sports, being active, creating art, and most importantly, spending time with my pets! Rest assured that your precious babies will have no shortage of time, attention, and love when in my care! As I’m from the Caribbean, being so far away from my precious pets back home has left a void. I thought no better way to fill that void than to offer my experience and care to the many pets of Cardiff! Your fur babies will be cared for and protected as if they were my own.
“Joanna and her beagle Larla were very welcoming to our dog and took good care of him. I was updated with pics and how the day was progressing. Thank you very much Joanna - would recommend”
“Amy and her partner were absolutely brilliant with Geoff while we were away. They genuinely enjoyed having him, and from all the updates and photos, it was clear that Geoff felt completely relaxed and at home with them. It really looked like a home away from home! We felt totally reassured knowing he was being so well cared for and would happily leave him with them again. Highly recommended!”
“Mabli enjoyed her stay with Kelsie and family so much she didn’t want to leave when being picked up! Kelsie was super flexible when I had to change pick up and drop off times which was really appreciated.”
“We decided to book Ewa's home boarding services quite last minute when our original plans fell through. We were quite apprehensive at first, as we were worried our 1 year old schnauzer would be too much to handle and wouldn't settle with Ewa and Patrick's dog JJ. The whole time we were away on holiday Ewa kept us updated on Cole with lots of pictures, videos and messages on what he was up to and how he was during the day. The frequency of communication between us really put us at ease as we hadn't done anything like this before. We were really pleased to know that our dog Cole was so well behaved and seemed to have a lovely time on his own little holiday. I would definitely recommend Ewa's services to anyone, she is very professional and a lovely person who you'd be happy to leave your pets with. I would book Ewa's services again anytime in the future if her and Patrick are avaliable. Thank you for everything!”
“I cant thank Mye and her family enough . They took on Rusty last minute and he had a fab time. Lots of update & pictures which was lovely as it was our first time leaving our pup. Rusty looked right at home and i would recommend them in a heart bit . So thankful i have found the perfect home from home set up for our boy :)”
“Our dog Tili had a lovely time with Emily and her dog. She seemed to really enjoy the company of the other dogs and settled in well. Emily kept me well informed throughout Tiki's stay with photos and messages which is reassuring. Emily was also very flexible when we wanted to stay a day longer than planned. I would highly recommend Emily and will be booking Tili in again in the future.”
“Claire and her family looked after my 2 year old Dobermann Hildy for 4 days only a few weeks after her spay surgery and they were utterly spectacular! Hildy was more than well looked after in a very accommodating and loving family setting and spent the entire day following her stay sleeping completely knackered. Hildy is a high energy breed and Claire and family clearly handled her very well and went above and beyond for her care especially as it was a short notice booking. Would absolutely love to have Hildy stay for another short stay and would recommend Claire to anyone. (thank you again)”
“Vladimir was amazing, he kept in touch with photos and such all throughout. We had a little location mix up so the drop off time ended up being later but he was really flexible and easy to communicate with! Gus had a great time”
About: Calm, reliable pet care tailored to each animal. Experienced with young and senior pets, routines, and medication. Creating a safe, home-from-home environment for total peace of mind. Pet care fits naturally into my routine as I work from home on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and weekends. This allows me to provide consistent care, regular walks, and plenty of attention throughout the day, ensuring your dog feels comfortable, safe, and well looked after. I provide a safe, secure, and loving environment for pets in my home. I have a generously sized, enclosed garden with plenty of space for your dog to play and exercise safely. Inside, pets are treated like part of the family—they’re welcome to relax on the sofa for cuddles if that’s what they’re used to. I can also accommodate crate training if required, ensuring your pet’s usual routine is maintained. When caring for pets in an owner’s home, I respect your space and follow your pet’s established routine as closely as possible, providing consistent care, attention, and reassurance while you’re away.
About: As a professional house sitter for nearly 3 years now, I’ve cared for many dogs with different routines, diet, needs and personalities. I adore dogs I have experience with all kinds of breeds including ridgebacks, pugs and labs. I will ensure your home and dog are looked after and be consistent with updates and photos to ensure you are happy and feel assured your puppy is healthy and happy :) Available throughout the day 7 days a week , any time between 9am-8pm Unless of course I am staying at your home for the duration of the pet sitting. As I have been a professional house sitter and pet sitter for a few years. I will always leave your home how I found it, I’m a trustworthy and responsible person who will always ensure you and your pets are happy comfortable keeping your home safe, clean and tidy and communication and care to an excellent standard. I am always happy to adapt to you or your pets needs or your schedule
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Cardiff is £34
Dog owners share their Rover experiences – Cardiff
Ralphie’s second time staying with Chloe and Daf and he loves it there. They take such good care of him and update us with photos and videos of Ralphie having an amazing time. Highly recommend them. Thanks again for taking Ralphie at short notice and for looking after him so well!
I really want to thank Zhan for helping me out last minute. My Labrador Xander had a had a great time with Zhan over the last four days. He sent loads of videos of him everyday playing fetch and having fun morning and night. Very polite and friendly guy. I would 100% recommend him
Bear had an amazing couple of days with Charlie & Family. I had regular updates and Bear was very clearly looked after and was a very happy little one when I went to collect him after having so much fun and attention. Would highly recommend Charlie and I’m sure Bear will be back for another adventure very soon. Thank you!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Stay for Our Dog! Could not be happier with the care Dexter received during his stay. We had complete peace of mind knowing they were being well looked after, safe and in loving hands, and regular updates. We’re so grateful for the time and effort put into making their stay a positive experience. And would highly recommend this dog boarding service to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring and reliable place for their dogs. Thank you so much for looking after our boy! 🐾❤️
As soon as we arrived, I immediately felt like our dog Bertie was in safe hands. Bethan seemed like a calm and very capable dogsitter, even having a spare bed and water bowl for Bertie to make up for my last-minute chaos. We were sent texts and photos to reassure us how he was getting on. An excellent sitter.
Samantha was great with my 7 month old Welsh Sheepdog puppy, Dafydd! She made me feel really reassured taking a short break abroad and my first time leaving him. Samantha gave update pics and put my mind at ease for the duration of Daf’s stay. As a puppy, he can be hard work at times but Samantha was super patient and understanding with him, would definitely ask Samantha to look after Daf in the future! Thank you again! :-)
Melanie is by far the best sitter I have used since discovering this app. Her love and knowledge for dogs is clear. Ace has left her care with a big staffy smile from ear to ear and calm as ive ever seen him. Thanks for everything he will already be looking forward to his next trip to Cardiff to spend time with his new found friend. If I could have done 10 stars I would have.
I have never left my dog Kyro with anyone except family before now because he is reactive to other animals after past trauma. As soon as we dropped him off with Samantha he immediately started exploring and was very excited to meet someone new. Samantha immediately went over his routines and schedules with us. By the time we were leaving Kyro had already explored the whole house and garden. We were send photos and update the whole time he was there and he had a great time with Samantha. I will absolutely be booking again in the future knowing that there is somewhere safe I can leave him without worrying about him will now give me more opportunities to go out and do things because I'm usually restricted because of being unable to take him with us because of how he is with other animals. I can't thank Samantha enough for taking such great care of him and treating him life her own pet for the duration of his stay.
This is Bettys second stay with Adell and Edgar- she thoroughly enjoys her time with them! Adell is great with keeping us updated with how she is doing and the pictures and always great! Betty is taken on some lovely walks and we always feel reassured when Betty is in Adells care! Betty is looking forward to her future bookings with Adell and Edgar 🐶
Great sitter! Sucheta made sure my cockapoo Bodhi got to know her a bit through a meet and greet first which was great and then kept her for a night and day. Suchetta and her family helped Bodhi settle in quickly and sent me photos and updates, checking any issues that arose. Would be happy to have Sucheta again to look after Bodhi, she did a fab job!
Lauryn has been absolutely amazing with Benji and us for that matter as she really put us at ease while we were away with lots of pupdates and adventure pics. Lauryn’s dog clover and Benji got on so well, she’s such a sweet thing so I also had no worries there! It’s really been a home from home for our Benj (even better i think!) with the variation of walks and adventures and also the company of Clover. Nothing was too much for Lauryn she was so accommodating and easy going, I really think Benji also has the holiday blues, but we really hope to see Lauryn and Clover again. Thankyou so much :)
My girls were really well looked after with Nerys and her partner. They had loads of cuddles and walks and runs and I could tell from the photos they were really happy and safe - which was what matters for me. I will be using Nerys again. Great find. 👏👏👏👏Diolch yn fawr.
We would definitely recommend Brianna. Our dog Freyja had the best weekend. Before our booking we met up with Brianna and knew straight away that Freyja was in safe hands. We were kept updated with messages and photos throughout the weekend and could see that Freyja's needs were met all the way (from being allowed to sleep on the bed to having long and exciting walks in the park). Thank you so much again Brianna 😊
We left Peachy with Ffion and Oli for almost two weeks, and she had the best time ever! Communication was amazing throughout; we received daily updates and photos, and it was very clear that Peach had completely forgotten about us 😅. When it was time to say goodbye, Peachy was genuinely upset to see them leave, which says everything about how loved and cared for she was. We would wholeheartedly recommend Ffion and Oli to anyone looking for the perfect pup auntie-and-uncle duo, and we’d be more than happy to leave Peach with them again in the future. Judging by how much fun she had, we may need to start arranging quarterly catch-ups! 🤍 x
I couldn't be happier with Yingfei! Our original sitter told us she could no longer have our dog after we’d already left the country. In a very stressful situation, she came to the rescue and picked our dog up from the other sitter within hours. She sent photos and videos of our boy being treated like royalty by her and her family. We also had a delay getting home and she was so accommodating. I would absolutely recommend her and we will be happy to book again. I would truly give more starts if I could. Thank you so much for saving our holiday and our sanity :) our dog seemed to have really enjoyed his stay too! Perfect sitter ❤️
Diane was great. Came to my home to meet Charlie-Blue and find out what she likes etc. Was a great sitter. Didn't complain even though Charlie-Blue wet in her house. Charlie-Blue was over excited so didnt settle well but Diane did everything she could to keep her entertained and happy. Lovely person. Id happier ask Diane to sit my mutt again. She's great.
Cannot recommend highly enough. Ruby is a very nervous dog and with their patience and understanding they were absolutely amazing. I could see when I picked her up how much she had gained their trust and was so happy to be there. Had regular updates and photos, which was lovely and made me feel re assured that she was being well taken care of. Would not hesitate to leave Ruby there again, wonderful care!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Dog Boarding in Cardiff is £36 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between £28 and £46 per night.
On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 1,495 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across the city of Cardiff. About 89% typically respond to requests within 60 minutes.
Enter your address and booking dates to see which sitters are available near you. You can also message multiple sitters to improve your chances of finding the right care.
When you book dog boarding on Rover, your dog has an overnight booking in a sitter’s home. A traditional kennel or boarding facility typically cares for dogs in a commercial setting, often with multiple staff members and a set daily schedule.
The environment and care arrangements in a sitter’s home vary by sitter. Some sitters may accept only one pet owner's pets at a time, while others may care for several dogs. Review each sitter’s profile and arrange a Meet & Greet to ask about resident pets, other dogs, supervision, sleeping arrangements, exercise, medication, and the sitter’s home environment.
Consider your dog’s normal routine, comfort around other animals, supervision needs and preferred environment. Whether you choose home boarding or a kennel, confirm what care is included and how your dog’s needs would be handled before booking.
We require sitters to operate in compliance with applicable local licensing requirements. In England, pet sitters who board dogs or provide doggy day care as a business may need a valid licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. When vetting your sitter, ask if they meet local licensing requirements for dog boarding. This confirmation is important for coverage under the Rover Guarantee. Read more about our requirement for .
Yes, Rover is well-suited for last-minute bookings for Dog Boarding. With 1,495 sitters in Cardiff, 69% respond to messages in under 5 minutes.
Many sitters keep their calendars updated in real time and you can message multiple sitters simultaneously to find the fastest available match. If you need care in the next 24 hours, you can look for sitters with a 'calendar last updated' notice on their profiles.
Every sitter must complete an identity verification process before listing their services on Rover. This process checks that the sitter’s identity matches their provided documents.
Identity verification doesn't assess a sitter’s experience or suitability for your pet. To see if a sitter is the right fit, you can review each sitter's profile for ratings, verified reviews, repeat pet owner information and care style. We also recommend arranging a Meet & Greet to discuss your pet’s needs and make sure the sitter is the right fit before booking.
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The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes dedicated customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to £25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
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