Dog Boarding in Darlington
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Prices are estimates per night for one dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 15% and taxes will apply.

“Alana was fantastic with our little boy Geno. He has a bit of anxiety and she was extremely kind and patient with him. She sent us several updates and it was obvious she really cared and wanted Geno to be happy and comfortable. We will definitely book with Alana again!”


“Best dogsitter ever! From the moment I met Alice it was clear that she loved dogs and knew how to look after them properly! I would not hesitate to leave Gandalf with her and her family again. I had regular updates and she was not phased by some of the behavioural issues I mentioned before his stay. I returned to a very happy and chilled dog!”



“Nicola was absolutely amazing with our Alfie for his weekend boarding. It was his first weekend away from home and we were very worried, but Nicola made him feel completely at home and looked after him as her own! Nice walks, run in the field, continuous updates as much as we wanted, great communication. Right from the start we knew Alfie was is safe and loving hands! Nicola's dog is amazing too :) and was a good friend to our Alfie.”


“My dog had the best time with Amanda she sent me photos and messages daily to keep me Informed of how he was settling in. She provided a great safe fun and secure space I would 100% recommend her.”


“Amazing couple that looked after Dave he is always shy when he first has to stay with someone but they got him out his shell and by the next morning we got lots of pictures of Dave chilling out and being back to his normal self. They was very accommodating to us popping over to see Dave and spend time with him and kept us updated daily”


“I couldn't have had a better experience with Tom and Emily! They were absolutely perfect. We had a little meet and greet before we left our 2 dogs with them and this put me at ease straight away. They were really good with updates and photos of the dogs. My dogs were happy and settled with them and I would gladly recommend them and use them again! Thanks again ❤️”



“Lindsay is a very lovely lady and I knew that Berie (pug) would be in safe caring hands when we met. Lindsay kept me posted on his time with her and I cannot thank her enough. Great to know she is out there for when I need a helping hand with the fur babies. ? Thank you Lindsay xx”


About: I have 14+ years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds and sizes. Skilled in leash training, obedience reinforcement, administering medication, and providing personalized care. Pet care is my passion and priority. Every day, I provide walks, feeding, playtime, and training, ensuring each pet gets the attention, love, and exercise they need. I provide loving, reliable care in both my home and pet owners’ homes, including feeding, walks, playtime, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment. 😀

About: I absolutely love dogs and love having buddies over for my French Bulldog Frankie to play with! I love long walks, games and snuggles I have 2 teenagers who are doggy mad too, so lots of help around me. I work but for myself around the corner from home so I either work at home during the day or take the doggies with me to the office Weeeknds I am usually at home Loving and calm household, ready to offer a safe space to your best friend. I like to offer a home from home environment where your dog can feel relaxed and at ease.

About: I have been around pets my entire life and have had my own pets, dogs, cats and hamsters. I enjoy spending time with animals and looking after them. I have recently relocated to Darlington, my husband is retiring from the Army after a full career and I am looking to look after pets full time. I have a fenced garden as we have our own dog, Bailey, a 3 years old Labrador. He is friendly and is welll socialised with other dogs. I would be taking the dogs out on walks as that is my routine with our own dog. I will only have one other families dogs up to a maximum of 2 dogs at any time.

“Jack was amazing looking after my dog Maxine for the night. I was anxious about looking for a dog sitter as I have only ever left Maxine with family before. But Jack made the process go very smoothly and filled me with confidence. Maxine seemed to have a great time, she got on great with Jack's dog Callie. I would be happy to use Jack and Callies sitting service again and would definitely recommend”


“Chewie spent a whole two weeks with Abby and I think he had a better holiday than I did 🤣 I came home to a very happy doggo, and had regular pics, videos and updates throughout of Chewie having a blast with Abby and Callie. The home environment is gorgeous and it’s such a comfort knowing your dog is being taken such good care of 😊”


“This was the 2nd time Diaz stayed with Damian and he had a lovely time. Damian and his girlfriend have great communication and keep you updated throughout the day. Diaz stayed for two nights and I will continue to use Damian in the future”


“Abbie looked after my dog Spike for a few days. She gave him lots of attention, took him out on walks, cuddled with him and made him feel very happy. Abbie gave me frequent updates on Spike which made me feel a lot better as I knew how he was doing. I would definitely recommend Abbie and I will book Abbie again to look after Spike!”

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Prices are estimates per night for one dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 15% and taxes will apply.


Alana Jean P.

“Alana was fantastic with our little boy Geno. He has a bit of anxiety and she was extremely kind and patient with him. She sent us several updates and it was obvious she really cared and wanted Geno to be happy and comfortable. We will definitely book with Alana again!”


Alice S.Star Sitter

“Best dogsitter ever! From the moment I met Alice it was clear that she loved dogs and knew how to look after them properly! I would not hesitate to leave Gandalf with her and her family again. I had regular updates and she was not phased by some of the behavioural issues I mentioned before his stay. I returned to a very happy and chilled dog!”


Fiona M.

“Max seemed to have a lovely time with Fiona and the other dogs she had with her. He went on plenty of walks, and I was kept up to date with photos and messages.”




Nicola F.

“Nicola was absolutely amazing with our Alfie for his weekend boarding. It was his first weekend away from home and we were very worried, but Nicola made him feel completely at home and looked after him as her own! Nice walks, run in the field, continuous updates as much as we wanted, great communication. Right from the start we knew Alfie was is safe and loving hands! Nicola's dog is amazing too :) and was a good friend to our Alfie.”


Amanda A.

“My dog had the best time with Amanda she sent me photos and messages daily to keep me Informed of how he was settling in. She provided a great safe fun and secure space I would 100% recommend her.”


Lucia T.

“Amazing couple that looked after Dave he is always shy when he first has to stay with someone but they got him out his shell and by the next morning we got lots of pictures of Dave chilling out and being back to his normal self. They was very accommodating to us popping over to see Dave and spend time with him and kept us updated daily”


Tom W.

“I couldn't have had a better experience with Tom and Emily! They were absolutely perfect. We had a little meet and greet before we left our 2 dogs with them and this put me at ease straight away. They were really good with updates and photos of the dogs. My dogs were happy and settled with them and I would gladly recommend them and use them again! Thanks again ❤️”




Lindsay Panks P.

“Lindsay is a very lovely lady and I knew that Berie (pug) would be in safe caring hands when we met. Lindsay kept me posted on his time with her and I cannot thank her enough. Great to know she is out there for when I need a helping hand with the fur babies. ? Thank you Lindsay xx”


Andrew W.
About: I have 14+ years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds and sizes. Skilled in leash training, obedience reinforcement, administering medication, and providing personalized care. Pet care is my passion and priority. Every day, I provide walks, feeding, playtime, and training, ensuring each pet gets the attention, love, and exercise they need. I provide loving, reliable care in both my home and pet owners’ homes, including feeding, walks, playtime, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment. 😀


Annie T.

“My dog was extremely well looked after Would definitely book again”


Claire W.
About: I absolutely love dogs and love having buddies over for my French Bulldog Frankie to play with! I love long walks, games and snuggles I have 2 teenagers who are doggy mad too, so lots of help around me. I work but for myself around the corner from home so I either work at home during the day or take the doggies with me to the office Weeeknds I am usually at home Loving and calm household, ready to offer a safe space to your best friend. I like to offer a home from home environment where your dog can feel relaxed and at ease.


Karolina P.

“Harley had a great time and was well looked after by Karolina. Karolina was great from initial booking onwards, Karolina was very responsive, helpful and professional. Thanks!”


Charlotte W.
“It gives me great pleasure to write a testimonial recommending Charlotte as a responsible and loving pet caregiver. I have known Charlotte for 30 years and in that time have personally known her own pet family and witnessed how dedicated to all animals she is. Charlotte has also been a favourite with my pets. Over the years Charlotte has taken wonderful care of my pets when I have been away on holiday or in hospital. The peace of mind this gives me is priceless.”


Jack B.

“Jack was amazing looking after my dog Maxine for the night. I was anxious about looking for a dog sitter as I have only ever left Maxine with family before. But Jack made the process go very smoothly and filled me with confidence. Maxine seemed to have a great time, she got on great with Jack's dog Callie. I would be happy to use Jack and Callies sitting service again and would definitely recommend”


Abigail L.

“Chewie spent a whole two weeks with Abby and I think he had a better holiday than I did 🤣 I came home to a very happy doggo, and had regular pics, videos and updates throughout of Chewie having a blast with Abby and Callie. The home environment is gorgeous and it’s such a comfort knowing your dog is being taken such good care of 😊”


Damian O.

“This was the 2nd time Diaz stayed with Damian and he had a lovely time. Damian and his girlfriend have great communication and keep you updated throughout the day. Diaz stayed for two nights and I will continue to use Damian in the future”


Abbie R.

“Abbie looked after my dog Spike for a few days. She gave him lots of attention, took him out on walks, cuddled with him and made him feel very happy. Abbie gave me frequent updates on Spike which made me feel a lot better as I knew how he was doing. I would definitely recommend Abbie and I will book Abbie again to look after Spike!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Darlington 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 Darlington dog boarding rates can be found as low as £25 to as high as £46 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 228 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Darlington. 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 Darlington 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 Darlington.
Rover makes it easy to find Darlington 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 228 dog boarding sitters in Darlington 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.
