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1. Lauren G.

“Arranged for my Puppy Roxie to be taken care of by Lauren, on arrival she presented her self professionally and allowed me to come in for a chat about Roxie’s needs, she asked all the relevant questions about taking care of a puppy which I liked and gave me confidence in her abilities, I was confident in leaving my puppy with her knowing they both would probably enjoy each others company, I got regular updates on how she was doing which put my mind at ease, overall I would leave Roxie with Lauren again!”


2. Geraldeen May S.

“Geraldeen provided excellent care for Snowy and made him feel right at home and this provide us with the assurance that he had a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend Geraldeen”


3. Jenna F.

“Jenna was really communicative with us and kept us updated with how Angus was settling. She definitely went above and beyond at helping our somewhat anxious dog to settle and was really supportive. I’d highly recommend Jenna as a great dog sitter.”


4. Lin L.

“Absolutely fantastic care! I was nervous as my puppy is super small but Lin took good care of her and kept me updated with pictures and videos so I knew she was doing well. Will definitely be booking again!”


5. Amadeusz W.

“Amadeusz kept me updated the whole day with Paddy. He not only walked him but did activities (fetch/ brain stimulation treat games) - Paddy came home wrecked after a super fun day! Will defo be using him again. ☺️”


6. Jennifer E.

“Jennifer it's very friendly, caring and absolutely lovely person. She was looking after our dog and she was absolutely fantastic.Our dog was very happy, well looked after, we had pictures and updates from Jennifer every day! I would recommend Jennifer to everyone.”


7. Amanda M.
“Amanda Moore was the best dog mum Amber and Ruby our 2 cockapoos could wish for, she would always be ready and willing to take them both for walkies, feed them on time, groom them both and of course play with them, as our daughter she was also the one that kept the vaccinations etc up to date. Infact until she moved into her own house she was hands on and our dogs miss her in their own way.”


8. Joseph L.

“Kane just had his second stay with Joseph. Kane was excited to see him again at drop off so I know he enjoys his time there- will definitely be booking again!”


9. Amy P.

“Amy was great and looked after the needs of our dog Ernie.”


10. Zinaida I.

“Zinadia is an excellent and responsible dog sitter, our schnautzer Dali seems to have had a great time in her care. Highly recommended.”


11. Debbie & Shane H.

“Ralphie stayed with Debbie and Shane and he loved it! Got updates with photos and videos and was nice to see my dog playing with their lovely dog Dougal😌 deffo recommend and will be using them again!”


12. Aoife D.
“Aoife was an exceptional sitter for my husky Zeus! As any husky owner knows, these dogs need special attention and energy management, and Aoife went above and beyond. She sent regular photo updates of their walks and playtime, which really put my mind at ease. Zeus came home happy, well-exercised, and clearly well-cared for. What really impressed me was how she handled Zeus's high energy level, taking him on multiple walks daily and engaging him in mentally stimulating activities. She was also very responsive to messages and flexible with pickup/drop-off times. Her home provided a safe, comfortable environment, and it was obvious that Zeus felt at ease there. I particularly appreciated her attention to Zeus's regular feeding schedule and routines. She even noticed and told me about his little quirks, like how he loves to "talk" in the morning - it showed she was really paying attention to his personality. Would absolutely book with Aoife again and highly recommend her to other dog owners, especially those with high-energy breeds!”


13. Jenny H.

“Jenny looked after our puppy cockapoo (who is very hyper) for a night and done a fantastic job! Sent updates as she knew I was nervous leaving Betsy for the first time and invited us over for a meet and greet before the stay which I loved! When Betsy come home, it’s safe to say she was sulking and wanted to go back and play with little honey (Jenny’s pug). Would recommend to anyone who wants to leave their dog without constantly worrying, will use Jenny moving forward every time!”


14. Jane B.

“Ronnie had a great time with Jane and can’t wait to stay with her again. Jane was great at communicating with us and understanding his needs.”


15. Olivia R.

“Rolo had a great overnight stay with Olivia, where I was kept updated with info and pictures. Will definitely keep booking with Olivia, as Rolo is clearly very happy and well looked after in her care :)”


16. Alison A.

“Alison and family did a great job of looking after Maggie for the day. Maggie was very happy on pickup and had enjoyed lots of fuss and cuddles. Thanks for having her at short notice x”


17. Paul S.

“Paul took such good care of our Chewie. She had a lovely time and got on really well with him and his dogs. Would definitely recommend and will ask him to look after her again.”


18. Philip R.

“Roxy and Alfie had a great time with Phil. and were tired afterwards. Phil took them for a couple of good walks plus they had the run of his garden. We would recommend Phil”


19. Mise W.

“Can not recommended Mise enough. She so wonderful with dog especially chihuahuas. She gave amazing updates that really eased the mine while away. Tony and Missy had a wonderful time playing with Dinky and Mise took the best care of them from start to finish. Highly recommended Mise to pet sit. Looking forward to booking and seeing you and Dinky again.”


20. Evdokia C.

“I was very pleased with Evdokia, she looked after Olly so well thank you. It makes my holiday so much better knowing that he is been well looked after.”
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Colchester is £30 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs £210. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs and their space's amenities. As a result, most Colchester dog boarding rates can be found as low as £24 to as high as £40 per night.
As of Apr 2025, 354 sitters provided dog boarding in Colchester. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of Colchester dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 4 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 Colchester.
Rover makes it easy to find Colchester dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The identity-verified, 5-star 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 kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialise with their sitter’s pets
There are 354 dog boarding sitters in Colchester 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.
