Dog Boarding in County Durham
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Top-rated County Durham dog sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“Highly reccomend, Ella looked after my labrador although she was a little unsettled during night Ella done everything she can to settle her down. Pictures/video updates everyday lots of exercise given. Thank you so much for looking after tiegan x”

“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.”

“First time Bobby has stayed with Lynn. I was kept fully up to date with photos and videos. Bobby had a really good time going on lots of walks. I would not hesitate recommending Lynn and have booked Bobby in again”


“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.”
“Csilla is absolutely wonderful. She is very experienced and has a calm energy which any dog would respond well to. My anxious (rescue) Chihuahua was instantly comfortable at the meet and greet and came home from his overnight stay happy and relaxed. I’m delighted and my dog is already looking forward to a week’s holiday with Csilla.”

“Loads of pictures. Nice walks. So much better than your traditional kennel environment. He was happy and settled after his stay with Emma. Will definitely get in touch in future and hope to be lucky with your availability. Thank you - Mark Faye and Ember”

“Lovely and helpful, took Travis on at short notice. He’s been returned absolutely shattered and plenty of updates during the weekend. Would definitely use again, thank you.”

“Another great stay with Anthony, Sadie has had the best time ever, she has had lots of lovely walks and new adventures, with plenty of daily pictures and videos of her enjoying herself, which is lovely to see when you are away from them, Sadie looked very comfortable and at home. Thanks again Anthony for taking such good care of our little Sadie, its very much appreciated.”

“Liam, Hannah & Beau could not have taken better care of Paul for the 9 days we were away. We had loads of updates, Paul looked happier and more settled than we’d ever seen him! Lovely home, lovely family and Beau is the sweetest dog. We will 100% be bringing Paul back for another stay!”


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”

“Our pup Oslo had a fab stay with Laura!! He got so much love and attention, lots of cuddles. Great communication from Laura and a lovely home for dog sitting with a big open garden and plenty of space. We felt so comfortable and reassured, lots of updates, would highly 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.

“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 ☺️”

“Really helpful as we booked on very short notice to due to needing to away for family reasons. Good contact throughout with regular updates and videos, easy pick up and drop off and very accommodating, even extended the stay by a night again at short notice as we were delayed getting back. Thank you”

“Julie was amazing. She was so professional, caring and reliable. Her family and home are beautiful and our dog obviously felt safe and secure with them. We were provided with daily updates and pictures and our dog came home relaxed and very well cared for. I’d definitely recommend Julie. Amazing job. Thank you.”

“Would not hesitate to leave my dog again with Margaret from booking to collecting i was kept informed on how pandora was settling even with photos as she was nervous but the care Margaret gave was exceptional as if pandora was her own plenty of love and attention Thankyou so much Margaret”

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.








