Dog Boarding in Darlington
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1. Alice S.
“Badger has an amazing time at Alice and her lovely family. He's had the best care and absolutely loved it. Alice is one of the friendliest souls we've met, and goes above and beyond to keep your dog happy. Badger got taken into the family as if he was their own and we absolutely loved that! Makes it feel so safe to leave him. We didn't have any moment of worry! We'll definitely will be back! Badger can't wait. :)”
2. Katie W.
“Katie is absolutely brilliant! Millie stayed with her for 5 nights and she had a lovely time, when I went to pick her up she didn't even want to come home! Made us both feel very welcome with a meet and greet before hand and it was lovely to know that Millie was happy. Had daily updates too with pictures and videos. All round a wonderful experience and we would definitely 100% recommend. Thankyou 😁”
3. 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.”
4. Karolina P.
“Karolina was amazing all the way. Her helpfulness to get us out of a sticky situation to providing plenty of information about timing, for when we could drop him off. She was amazing at keeping our cat Dave active and entertained. My partner was delighted to receive plenty of pictures and videos of our happy cat playing and being swamped with attention”
5. 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”
6. Emily C.
“Couldn’t recommend Emily enough! 5* all round 👍”
7. Emily R.
“Such a lovely lady was the first time leaving my dog Emily kept me updated with photos and really made me feel at ease I knew Douglas would be safe and happy he was so content when I arrived to collect him would 100% use again!! Thank you!”
8. Abigail L.
“Chewie had a brilliant time in Abby’s lovely home. I was kept updated with lots of pics and messages. Came back to find a very happy doggo 🐶 Abby is super friendly, really good comms and put me at ease, than you we’ll deffo be booking again 😊”
9. Jack B.
“Jack and Abby looked after our cat. They were fantastic. Our cat is an indoor cat and hasn't been around dogs before but Callie was great with ginge. Although our cat hid away Jack Abby did all they could to make him feel comfortable. We got pictures and a video of his stay. We will definitely use Jack and Abby again. Thanks guys.”
10. Mariana T.
About: With 7 years as a dog owner, I understand the love and care a dog’s needs. I’ll treat your dog with the same care I did with mine, before I moved to England we had a lovely dog in my home country, sadly and because visa issues we couldn’t bring him with us, we missed him very much and the love for him in our hearts remain strong. I am a part-time worker with a 16 years old boy I spend a lot of time at home will be lovely to have new friends to walk with them around our neighbourhood. I have a fenced yard , it is very secure to look after your dog, I do have the time, love and passion to care of your dog.
11. 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!”
12. Leanne W.
“Would definitely recommend Leanne, I give her 5 stars would give more if I could my dog cole settled in straight away with Leanne and family. Cole was constantly out on walks and the beach the photos and videos I was getting and seeing how happy my dog was made my day and put my mind to rest i wouldn’t leave cole with anyone else now just loved seeing how they made cole part of there family for the 5 days I was away … xxx”
13. 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.”
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As of Mar 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Darlington is £29 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs £203. 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 £0 to as high as £247 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 229 sitters provided dog boarding in Darlington. 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, 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 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 229 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 services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter via messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7 and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, you can rest assured that your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
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