Dog Boarding in County Durham
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“This was Walter’s first stay away from home. Anthony took great care of Walter, they enjoyed lovely long walks to the river sometimes meeting dog friends to play with too. He kept us updated with photos of Walter daily. We will definitely be happy to leave Walter with Anthony in the near future.”

“Jinx has stayed with Lynn for daycare and boarding on a few occasions now and has clearly settled well and enjoyed her time there. Lynn has sent picture updates and is great with communication. Would definitely recommend.”

“Ella-Marie provided an excellent service, she was fast at responding, kept me updated throughout and looked after Bigby really well! Can't fault her and would definitely use her again!”

“My 2 girls seem happy when they turned up for there 2nd stay with patrick. He seems to treat my girls like they are at home even to letting tjem sleep in bed if thats what theh want. Definetely recommend”

“So glad to have found Eva, she’s taken excellent care of Rocco to the point I don’t think he wanted to come home. Loved receiving updates and photos each day which really put my mind at ease. Great to know Rocco can now have a regular holiday home! Thank you Eva x”

“Liam and Hannah were amazing. I felt at ease dropping off my extremely young puppy for the very first time for a night away. Liam sent me photos and assured me that my baby was having a good time. If we are in their neck of the woods again and in need then I will definitely be in contact again. Thank you so much for taking care of my baby, 🐶”

“She's a wonderful person and a great dog sitter. Ellie loved her time with her, playing and napping. I would highly recommend her. If I need another dog sitter I'll be using her.”

“When you leave your dog with someone it is always a worry, however Peter was great and looked after our little girl so well. He gave us updates and photos during her stay too. Would not hesitate to leave Tina with him again.”


About: I’ve grown up around animals and have always had a strong love for pets. I’ve had a cat since I was young and have helped with caring for my family dog for the past six years, so I’m very familiar with daily routines like feeding, walking, and giving lots of attention. I’ve also helped look after pets for family members, which has given me experience with different types of animals and personalities. I’m reliable, gentle, and always make sure pets feel comfortable, safe, and happy while in my care. I am currently a student at Durham university so have all summer to play and care for your animals:) I have lots of experience with walking and playing outside. Beaches and big fields are my favourite I am flexible and can take pets to my house with a lovely field near by for them to play in. Or I can come to you and help that way:)
“Blu has had the most amazing long weekend with Georgia and her family! He was treat as one of her own pets and given so much love throughout his stay! I was kept updated all weekend with photos and videos and it was clear to see how much Blu was well cared for. I would recommend Georgia 10/10, it felt like he went from home to home and Blu cannot wait for his next stay :) thank you so so much! Xxx”

“Second time booking. Amazing. Came to pick Ollie up. Handed him over. Have no problem or worries when he is with them. Such a lovely couple kept in the loop with his progress. Will defo be booking again. Thankyou so much for everything”


“Rebecca was fantastic and bruno really enjoyed his stay with her family and making friends with her dog Douglas. Rebecca kept myself and my partner updated during bruno's stay with plenty of pictures and messages to re assure us he was safe and loving his life. Bruno will definitely be returning ☺️”


“Brianna looked after our dog, Penny, brilliantly and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provided. She kept us updated every day with messages and lovely photos, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. Penny was clearly very happy and well cared for. We would highly recommend Brianna to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and attentive to look after their pet.”
“Another fantastic stay for my 2 pugs with Emma. They were clearly very well cared for and didn’t want to leave when I arrived to pick them up which puts my mind at ease that they are being very well looked after. Would 100% recommend.”


About: I am QLS Level 3 Animal Care, Pet First Aid & Pet CPR qualified, and carry a pet first aid kit with me at all times. 🩹 I am a passionate animal lover; I volunteered for Sheffield Retired Greyhound Trust until I moved to the North East in 2024, spending my Saturday mornings caring for and walking rescue greyhounds. I grew up with two of my own dogs. I have been providing dog walking services since 2017, and daycare and boarding since 2019, meaning I have over 15 years of experience taking care of dogs. 🐶 I have a calm and quiet home, and can provide enrichment and plenty of attention, especially if your dog loves a sofa cuddle! I pride myself in being reliable and communicative, so you know your dog is in the best hands. I live within walking distance of Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, and hold a Durham Wildlife Trust membership to walk dogs in a variety of different places so they don't get bored. 🌳 I organise a pre-meet before all boarding bookings to check that you and your dog feel comfortable with me, my partner Cal, and our home, to make sure we're a good fit for your dog and vice versa. We don't have any of our own pets, and I only care for one family's pets at a time, to ensure I can provide the best one to one love and care; a real home away from home. 🥰 When your dog is in my care, I treat them as if they were my own. I will provide you with regular photo 'pupdates' on how they are and what they're getting up to. 🐾 I work from home full time, so I can offer boarding and daycare for dogs and small furries (separately, or together if from the same famiy). I can only cater for dogs with separation anxiety for daycare, but not for boarding. I live in a calm and quiet detached house with a decent sized fenced-in garden, with my partner Cal. We don’t have any of our own pets, and I only care for one family’s pets at a time, to ensure I can provide the best one to one love and care.
“Sophie was really good looking after Charlie, kept sending me little updates and photos and I just knew Charlie was in good hands! During all his stay, he was well looked after 😊”

“Samantha was great with Nugget. From the first meeting I could tell he would be OK with her. When I went to pick him up, it looked like he didn't want to leave. Samantha is the best if you need a weekend away. Will definitely be asking her again, if we need another weekend away”

Over 1,219 pet owners in County Durham have booked dog boarding
County Durham dog owners share their Rover experiences
Patrick has been great with my collie. After a very last minute booking, Patrick managed to fit us in and was the perfect fit for my crazy collie. It was our first time leaving Tony with anyone and first time leaving him overnight somewhere new but I felt completely at ease with the care provided and updates given. Tony has loved his weekend away and has had so much one to one attention and some fabulous Walkies. I’ll definitely be booking with Patrick again in the future

I would highly recommend Emily she was amazing with our fur baby Marler, gave him lots of love, attention and super walks 2 sometimes 3 times a day. Marler and I had a lovely pre-meeting and walk with Emily and her dog Archie and from the moment I met Emily I felt Marler woukd be happy and safe with her. Whilst we were away we got daily updates and pictures and just knowing our boy was having a wonderful time allowed us to relax and enjoy our weekend away. We cannot thank Emily enough for taking care of Marler x

Enzo had a great time staying with Ben and Kayleigh and of course Ruby. They were fantastic with communication and understanding when times switched up late in the day. An update and picture of Enzo and Ruby making friends put our minds at ease to know that Enzo was settling well for his first weekend away. I think it’s safe to say Enzo would love a return visit :)

Cariana is such a lovely gentle person I felt so confident leaving Bramble with her. She was so kind and appreciative of the fact that I was anxious about leaving my dog after a really bad experience with another sitter some years ago. Bramble had a lovely stay and was very well cared for and had tons of fuss and attention. I had regular pup - dates and lots of photos which put me at ease. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cariana.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in County Durham is £30
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Sitters in County Durham average 4 repeat pet owners for dog boarding
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in County Durham 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 County Durham dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £23 to as high as £42 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 501 pet sitters offer dog boarding in County Durham. 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 County Durham 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 County Durham.
Rover makes it easy to find County Durham 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 501 dog boarding sitters in County Durham 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.







