Doggy day care near you

Doggy day care near you

Give your dog a day of in-home play and socialisation in your local area

What does doggy day care include?

A typical day care day includes supervision, companionship and same-day pick-up and drop-off, while some also offer structured routines throughout the day. A structured routine might include scheduled play, rest periods and feeding times. Ask the sitter for routine and activity specifics. You can customise the style of doggy day care you want when choosing day care in a sitter's home. When you search for day care sitters, you can also choose the option to filter for single-dog day care, where your dog is the only pet present.

Tip: If your dog prefers human-only companionship, tick 'Doesn't own a dog' and 'Only accepts one pet at a time' to find the matching sitters.

Where can I find a doggy day care near me?

Finding a local doggy day care sitter is simple! Enter your postcode into the address box, and sitters who match your settings will appear on the map and in the list view. You can also zoom in or out on the map and refresh your search to see updated day care profiles. For more details, please visit our Help Centre.

Tip: Do you need day care close to work? If so, search for doggy day care sitters near your office for convenient drop-off and pick-up.

What is the best doggy day care for small breeds?

The best doggy day care for small breeds provides a safe, comfortable environment for small dogs. Look for sitters who offer separate play areas based on dog size and energy level, or in-home day care with small dogs only. When vetting a doggy day care sitter, ask them about the number of dogs, their experience with different dog behaviours and their approach to looking after small dogs. For some small dogs, in-home day care is the perfect fit. Look for sitters whose 'can host' section only lists dogs weighing 0–7 kilograms and/or 7–18 kilograms. Some sitters may also list in their profiles the size and type of dogs that they will look after.

What is the best doggy day care for high-energy breeds?

For dogs with lots of energy, the best doggy day care offerings will offer a balance of structured play time and rest periods. Scheduled breaks are especially important for high-energy dogs, helping them learn how to relax and preventing overstimulation. Depending on your dog's specific needs, you may also want to focus on a specific day care environment. Some dogs thrive in larger spaces or gardens, while others do best with a sitter who can provide enrichment activities or one-to-one attention.

What is the best doggy day care for social dogs?

Doggy day care can be a great place for social dogs to play, interact and build confidence around other dogs and people. When choosing day care, ask the sitter about how they support positive socialisation, such as supervised group play, rotating playgroups and scheduled rest periods between activities.

Tip: If your dog enjoys playing with other dogs, book doggy day care with a sitter who hosts multiple dogs on the same days as you need care.

Do doggy day care sitters on Rover have verified reviews?

Yes, reviews from pet owners who booked doggy day care on Rover are verified. A verified review on Rover will list the service that the pet owner booked under their name and above the review.

How do I book doggy day care?

Once you've found a sitter whose experience and reviews match your dog's needs, select 'Contact' to set up a meet and greet or trial day. After your meet and greet, you or your sitter can confirm the booking directly via Rover. If you're deciding who to book day care with, look for markers of trust, such as identity verification, repeat pet owners, high ratings or Star Sitter status.