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1. Paula W.

“Oscar had another lovely stay with Paula and John. He is relaxed in their house, which is now his second home. He was excited to see us on collection, but wouldn't leave without giving Paula another hug! It's so comforting knowing he's in such good hands whilst we are away, thank you xx”


2. Marcia G.

“My mum was taken into hospital at short notice… Marcia took on board her little pooch, Jimmy straight away.. his well being was the priority of every minute of every day.. my mums dog is a nervous dog and Marcia’s skills made him quickly feel at ease & all his anxiety disappeared within the first few days, he was calm, eating well & happy.. she not only eased my mums pooch’s separation anxiety but also put my mums at ease by keeping in contact with every day updates of jimmy’s well being… this was such reassurance for my mum & me which is helping her recovery.. I can’t state enough how very in touch with every dogs feelings & individual needs she is & this shows in our pooch in the videos she sends. We’ve booked jimmy in another week & we would defiantly recommend her to anyone out there needing a safe loving environment for there fury friend.”


3. Steven W.

“We recently used Steven for the first time and couldn’t be happier with the experience! Our standard poodle is quite fussy and usually takes a while to settle with new people, but she came home so happy and clearly had the best time. She went on loads of fun adventures and we got regular updates, which really put our minds at ease. It’s such a relief to know she was so well looked after. We’ll definitely be booking again—highly recommended”


4. David B.

“This was our first time leaving Leon with someone we didn't know, and we were a bit anxious. But David was so friendly and clearly adores dogs. He kept us updated with photos and how Leon was doing, which really eased our minds. We'd definitely recommend him and will happily leave Leon with him again!”


5. eve m.

“Appeoachable and reliable. Poppy was well cared for. Thanks.”


6. Samantha S.

“Fantastic! Awesome communication, really friendly, really welcoming and Lui had an absolute blast! (More of a dog holiday than dog boarding) Can't thank Sam & Mark enough for the peace of mind whilst we were away. See you soon!”


7. Holly J.

“Holly answered all our questions and we were very comfortable in leaving our dog with her. Communication including pictures were very reassuring. Highly recommend holly.”


8. Silva T.

“Silva was absolutely brilliant with our cats who loved staying with her and her family. Lots of photos and really flexible around drop off and pick up. Wouldn't hesitate to use again.”


9. Josie B.

“Josie took incredible care of our dog. During our dogs stay there was a mini heatwave and she did everything and more to make sure he stayed cool and relaxed. Fans, paddling pools, wet towels early morning and late evening walks you name it Josie did it!”


10. Bethany G.

“Bethany and Obi were excellent company for our little Chomsky! We received daily picture & video updates which we highly appreciated. Chomsky’s come back very happy and we would definitely book with Bethany again. ♥️☺️”


11. Beverley L.

“A lovely home from home stay for our 2 dogs. They were well looked after and came home very happy and content. We would highly recommend. Thank you Beverely, Alfie & Rex had a great time x”


12. Joshua A.
“Joshua has always had a special place when it comes to animals, he’s always had a passion to work with them. We’ve owned numerous dogs over the years and Josh has always been there to help, come rain or shine that boy is out walking them. Ever since he was little he’s always wanted animals, every Christmas and every birthday he’d ask me if he could have a dog…well when I finally gave in it was the best decision we ever made! He cared for that dog amazingly. He never asked for help with walking or buying things because his response “it’s my dog so my responsibility”. The love that he has for animals is something else, he will quite easily put animals before himself most of the time as he’s just got so much love to give them.”


13. Iain B.

“Ralph really enjoyed his stay with Iain and was looked after really well. Iain was very professional, attentive and addressed any concerns we had. I would have no hesitation in recommending Iain and Ralph is already looking forward to his next stay in May.”


14. Rachel W.

“Rachel and family, thank you so much for looking after our 2 boys for the week. From the first contact you were friendly and welcoming and it is clear the boys were very well looked after and had a great week with you. We would not hesitate to book with you again.”


15. janny l.

“Janny was absolutely great. I was immediately reassured when I saw the love she had for dogs. She previously has a rottweiler too so knew how to manage the breed. Throughout she kept me updated with photos. Highly recommended.”


16. Richard S.

“Richard and Anna were brilliant with Dolly! Took her on lots of big walks and kept us up to date with plenty of pictures. Peri is a lovely natured dog and played really nicely with Dolly. Wouldn’t leave dolly with anyone else now! Would definitely reccomend👍”


17. Ivan S.

“Ivan and Karen were fantastic dog carers. They were very welcoming and friendly with great communication. They asked all about Wallys routine, comands and likes. Wally clearly made himself at home and enjoyed staying with them so much. They sent me some photos and updates as he is a puppy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Thank you 😊”


18. Jayne M.

“Rosie had a fantastic time with Jayne and Brian staying in their beautiful wide beam in Shardlow. This was Rosie’s first stay and she will definitely being going back to spend more time with this lovely couple.”


19. Jennifer M.

“Jennie was so lovely and accommodating. She kept Basil safe, happy and entertained when I booked at the last minute. Basil isn't your typical dog but Jennie took it all in her stride. Thanks so much, you really helped me out! Would highly recommend and book again!”


20. Hannah D.

“Hannah and her partner have looked after Jimmy, my Italian greyhound, a few times now, and I would recommend them without hesitation. You can see they both genuinely love dogs, and your pet will be treated as their own during their time with them. They also have their own adorable furry friend, Reggie, who is super friendly. Since Jimmy is a small breed, I have to be mindful of rough play with other dogs, but Reggie is so well-behaved, and Jimmy loves spending time with him. Jimmy always looks forward to his visits—his tail starts wagging the moment we arrive! Hannah and her partner have been incredibly accommodating, even with short notice, which I truly appreciate. It’s such a relief to drop Jimmy off and know he’ll be well looked after, fussed over, and happy. Thank you both!”
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As of May 2025, 665 sitters provided dog boarding in Derby. 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 Derby 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 Derby.
Rover makes it easy to find Derby 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 665 dog boarding sitters in Derby 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.
