Dog Boarding Cardiff
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“Barney had a wonderful time staying with Helen. We received lots of photos and updates so we knew what he had been up to and how he was doing. It helped put our mind at ease, knowing that he was with someone who looked after him so well. Will definitely be using again and would highly recommend.”
“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.”
“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!”
“Zhan & Lauren looked after Quinn wonderfully! They are responsive and we’re really happy to have a meet -up beforehand - it was Quinn’s first sleepover away from home, so we were a bit anxious, and Zhan & Lauren were very reassuring and put us at ease. We were kept updated with lovely photos & a video throughout Quinn’s stay, and Quinn clearly had a lovely time! He mastered the stairs he’d been a bit scared of, and got loads of lovely walks and tummy rubs! I can’t recommend Zhan & Lauren highly enough, and Quinn will definitely be back!”
“Kristina is truly brilliant. Our Finn stayed for two nights with Kristina. I dropped our 1year old Cockapoo off, quite nervous as he has never been away from us. Kristina was fantastic with him. She cuddled him until he felt settled. Finn absolutely loved her. So much he slept in her bed haha. Kristina sent pictures and messages of how he was doing and the lovely walks she had taken him on. Kristina was very caring and brilliant with Finn. Updated us all the way which put our mind at ease. Will be booking again with her soon.”
“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!”
“Samantha, was fabulous for our two nervouse cavachons, they suffer with separation anxiety. Samantha. Made them feel welcome immediately, gave them lots of love, assurance, cuddles, walks. Recieved updates and pics Highly reccommend, Thankyou Samamtha, will definatley be booking again. Xxx”
“Sucheta and her family are like a second family to my Sophie, they are so professional, but also kind and reliable. Ever since we met them I sleep peacefully whenever we travel as I know Sophie is with them. I recommend them with my eye closed! Thank you so much.”
About: My partner and I have had animals all our lives and absolutely love having dogs around. We regularly have a rescue Greyhound stay with us. We would love to welcome other dogs into our home and give them plenty of love, attention and company. We also regularly look after friends’ and family’s dogs and cats, so we’re comfortable caring for different personalities, ages and needs. We’re happy to give medication when needed and will always follow your pet’s usual routine and instructions. We both work from home so there’s always someone around and your dog won’t be left alone. We have a secure, fenced garden and enjoy going for regular walks at our local parks There is always someone home during the week as we both work from home. We are able to walk before work, lunch time and after work We have a secure fenced garden. We have looked after pets in our own home and in the pet owners home. We have experience giving medication.
“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.”
About: Hello everyone! Scott and Cliona here. A bit about us, we’re 30 and 28 years old, outdoorsy people during the day and couch potato’s at night. We’re both massive dog lovers who will absolutely love and care for your dogs like they were our own. We’ve both grown up with dog in the house and We regularly look after friends and families dogs . We live near Roath and Bute park and walk there every weekend we would love for your dogs to join us. Any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We hope to hear from you soon! Cliona works from home full time so will be there to love and care for your dog during the day. Scott works during the days and is home around 4 and will be looking forward to getting home for a cuddle and a nice walk with your pooch! Neither of us work on the weekends so your dogs will get our undivided attention 😍we enjoy going walking, grabbing coffees and generally being outside. We live between Roath park and Bute park so plenty of space for your furry friend to enjoy running around On an evening we’re generally indoors on the sofa and we’d love your dog to join us! Our garden is small but is totally fenced so they will be secure for toilet breaks. No issues at all with pets on the furniture and beds.
“Tili has had the best 5 day holiday with Emily. We've received regular updates and photos throughout. I felt very comfortable leaving Tili and have not needed to worry about her at all. Thanks so much! I would definitely recommend you to other and will be asking you to have Tili again.”
“The second time our little boy Cavapoo Pilot has stayed with Mye and her family, this time for a whole week. 5 stars isn’t really enough to do Mye justice. We had daily contact throughout the day, lots of picture updates and general reassurance that our dog was in safe hands. I would highly recommend Mye and her lovely family and will definitely be using again”
“Sophie looked after Ted and his sister at quite short notice. Sophie was fab in all aspects of the planning and visit and we will definitely use her again. We were keen to arrange a visit before their stay and Sophie was able to accommodate this. Sophie was lovely with us and the dogs and listened and was eager for info to make the stay go as well as possible. We were really happy to leave them with Sophie as she quickly understood their personality and their needs, rather than imposing her approach / rules on their them. Thanks Sophie.”
“Elin looked after Ru for us fot the weekend at short notice. She communicated well and sent us photos of him. Ru very much enjoyed his stay and got on well with Elin’s dog Milo. I would 100% recommend!”
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
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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