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“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!”


“I am so tempted to write a terrible review just so Alice and her adorable family are available just for me! However that would be doing all those other doggos a disservice. Alice was just amazing from start to finish. My pampered Diva Queen was well tended to, quirks and all. Very welcoming and kind. Lovely clean quiet home. I could tell Susie was made to feel so welcome when we picked her up I thought we were going to have issues getting her to leave! Message updates throughout the stay as they could tell I was a nervous mumma! Thank you again Alice 🩷👑”


“Jessie seemed very happy and had two lovely doggy friends to keep her company too. Plenty of space, located in lovely surroundings, lots of greenery! Very responsive to messages, photos recieved too. Overall I am over the moon with the service we had from Fiona. Jessie can be a whirlwind so thank you for looking after her for us 🩷”


About: • Understanding of dog body language and behavior • Skilled in positive reinforcement training • Confident handling reactive or nervous dogs • Experience with multi-dog environments • Ability to give medications or manage special diets • Safe off-lead play and recall in secure areas • Basic first aid for dogs I currently have a flexible working from home job allowing me to take my own dog on three walks per day in the nature reserve behind our house. Your dog will be able to join us and have my full presence throughout the day and evening. We have a large fenced garden which is great for exercise (especially our working cocker spaniel). We also have a separate fenced yard for dogs that would like a bit of downtime. Your dog will have the full run of the downstairs of our house, yard and garden all day every day. We cater for crate trained dogs and dogs who like to be free roaming, they’re free to make themself at home wherever they feel most comfortable. Aswell as our large garden, we have a lovely nature reserve directly behind our house meaning your dog will enjoy three or more walks per day (if they desire), allowing them to explore.


“Our Wire Fox Terrier Elsie had an overnight stay last week with Lindsay in her home and she was extremely well looked after. Lindsay first introduced her two lovely small gentle dogs and they all got along very well. During the evening Lindsay sent me a photo of Elsie relaxing contentedly in her bed. We would have no hesitation in leaving Elsie again with Lindsay.”


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. 😀


“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.”


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.

“If our bouncy labradoodle Baxter could talk he would say what a fantastic mini break he had with Emily. I would highly recommend Emily and I hope she will be available to look after him in the future 😀”


“Ringo had a great time .Amanda is a true dog lover and looked after Ringo so well .He loved the company of Amanda"s dog Freddie who is very friendly . He enjoyed his twice daily walks ,Amanda goes out of her way to walk them in different places .Ringo had his own holiday i would have no hesitation to recomend Amanda to anyone who is looking for a dog sitter.I will certainly use her anytime i need someone to look after Ringo”


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


“Have left Gandalf with Karolina twice now and would definitely book her again. It's clear that she absolutely loves and understands dogs and she was more than happy to accommodate his reactivity. I got regular updates and returned to a very happy dog!”


“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”


“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 😊”


“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”


About: We have always had dogs growing up and in our own family. We live close to the woods and a river and like to walk here daily. Our dogs are never left for longer than 3 hours at a time. We walk them 2-3 times a day and always get plenty of love and attention Plenty of walks and love. Our children all love dogs and enjoy coming on walks too. Our dogs will love to play with your dogs in our large garden

“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!”


“Jane was absolutely amazing looking after our little chihuahua Snoop. Every day got update n photo. Fantastic communications. Snoop came back home happy after staying with Jane. Definitely I would recommend Jane to everyone.”

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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.

“I am so tempted to write a terrible review just so Alice and her adorable family are available just for me! However that would be doing all those other doggos a disservice. Alice was just amazing from start to finish. My pampered Diva Queen was well tended to, quirks and all. Very welcoming and kind. Lovely clean quiet home. I could tell Susie was made to feel so welcome when we picked her up I thought we were going to have issues getting her to leave! Message updates throughout the stay as they could tell I was a nervous mumma! Thank you again Alice 🩷👑”


Fiona M.

“Jessie seemed very happy and had two lovely doggy friends to keep her company too. Plenty of space, located in lovely surroundings, lots of greenery! Very responsive to messages, photos recieved too. Overall I am over the moon with the service we had from Fiona. Jessie can be a whirlwind so thank you for looking after her for us 🩷”


Tom W.
About: • Understanding of dog body language and behavior • Skilled in positive reinforcement training • Confident handling reactive or nervous dogs • Experience with multi-dog environments • Ability to give medications or manage special diets • Safe off-lead play and recall in secure areas • Basic first aid for dogs I currently have a flexible working from home job allowing me to take my own dog on three walks per day in the nature reserve behind our house. Your dog will be able to join us and have my full presence throughout the day and evening. We have a large fenced garden which is great for exercise (especially our working cocker spaniel). We also have a separate fenced yard for dogs that would like a bit of downtime. Your dog will have the full run of the downstairs of our house, yard and garden all day every day. We cater for crate trained dogs and dogs who like to be free roaming, they’re free to make themself at home wherever they feel most comfortable. Aswell as our large garden, we have a lovely nature reserve directly behind our house meaning your dog will enjoy three or more walks per day (if they desire), allowing them to explore.




Lindsay Panks P.

“Our Wire Fox Terrier Elsie had an overnight stay last week with Lindsay in her home and she was extremely well looked after. Lindsay first introduced her two lovely small gentle dogs and they all got along very well. During the evening Lindsay sent me a photo of Elsie relaxing contentedly in her bed. We would have no hesitation in leaving Elsie again with Lindsay.”


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. 😀




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.”


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.


Emily C.

“If our bouncy labradoodle Baxter could talk he would say what a fantastic mini break he had with Emily. I would highly recommend Emily and I hope she will be available to look after him in the future 😀”


Amanda A.

“Ringo had a great time .Amanda is a true dog lover and looked after Ringo so well .He loved the company of Amanda"s dog Freddie who is very friendly . He enjoyed his twice daily walks ,Amanda goes out of her way to walk them in different places .Ringo had his own holiday i would have no hesitation to recomend Amanda to anyone who is looking for a dog sitter.I will certainly use her anytime i need someone to look after Ringo”


Annie T.

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


Karolina P.

“Have left Gandalf with Karolina twice now and would definitely book her again. It's clear that she absolutely loves and understands dogs and she was more than happy to accommodate his reactivity. I got regular updates and returned to a very happy dog!”


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”


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 😊”


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”


Sarah C.
“Sarah has walked my dog in the past, she cared for my dog until her last days on this earth and comforted me through the difficult time. My dog adored Sarah and would even walk past me to get to her. She is very reliable and loving towards dogs.”


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!”


Jane B.

“Jane was absolutely amazing looking after our little chihuahua Snoop. Every day got update n photo. Fantastic communications. Snoop came back home happy after staying with Jane. Definitely I would recommend Jane to everyone.”
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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.
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