Dog Boarding in East Dorset
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1. Ying E.

“This was the first time Posy, our 14 month old puppy, had stayed away from home with someone she did not know, so we were initially a little apprehensive. Ying kindly arranged a meet and greet in advance of the boarding and this was very successful. She warmly welcomed us into her home and Posy and Trigger, her dog, immediately became friends, so we booked for her to stay for 4 nights. Ying is a really efficient, kind, lovely person who continually kept us updated with messages, photos and videos of Posy during her stay. She looked after her wonderfully well and treated her as part of her family. She took her for lovely long walks in the forest with Trigger. We were, therefore, able to enjoy our holiday because we knew Posy was both safe and happy. We returned to a very content puppy. We will definitely be returning. Thank you.”


2. Carina C.

“Carina was amazing! Took care of my puppy and I got regular updates! My dog seems to love Carina and trust her, that means everything! Thank you, Carina and Co! :)”


3. Sapphire Y.

“Booked Sapphire and her husband to watch our anxious girl Lola for a weekend, and whilst we worried she'd misbehave, Sapphire reassured us she was very well behaved and settled well, she even kept us updated with pics of Lola happily exploring woodlands on their walks. Would definitely recommend.”


4. Sylva H.

“Sylva was fab! Communication was great & Kevin loved his stay with her and her partner. We would be more than happy to rebook in the future 🥰 Thank you so much”


5. Claudia W.

“My stay with Clawdia was first class. She fed me lots of yummy food, I got to chase pigeons in the garden and slept all over the house. It was pawsome. We cannot recommend her enough. My mammy received lots of photos of me and was really happy that I could feel at home away from home. We will be booking hers many more times in the futures. Claudia is a great sitter. I feel totally comfortable knowing that my usually very fearful dog is being really well looked after and feels comfortable with her. Don’t hesitate to book her.”
6. Sue S.

“A big thank you to Sue for looking after our two dogs Ace and chobbit. Sue kept us updated on how our boys were doing over the 4 days in her care. Brilliant service with genuine care for animal welfare. We will book with Sue again with out question. Highly recommended. Thank you 🙏”


7. Jess C.

“Thanks so much for your care and great communication. Ben came back happy and the photos you sent showed what a great time he had with you and your dog. Looking forward to another stay soon.”


8. Esther S.

“This was the first time our dog Deli stayed with Esther and Tomasz - We felt immediately at ease when we met them before our holiday. When we dropped her off I could tell deli was happy to go with them. Esther kept us up to date from the start with pictures every day and i could tell deli was happy :) I would definitely recommend them!, and we will definitely book again! When we picked her up she looked very well looked after! Thanks Steph”


9. David W.

“Absolutely fantastic. I knew that I could trust David from the moment I met him. He’s looked after my dog so well, lots of walks, and really keeping us updated about how he was getting on. Will be my first call in future.”


10. Nina S.

“Nina was great and kept us updated with pictures and messages at all times. Our dog Cassie, who is normally quite a shy dog, loved her so much that she didn’t wanna leave.”


11. Ruth D.

“Thank you Ruth and family. Frankie clearly had a great time and was well looked after. I appreciated the pics also. Hopefully we’ll make it work again in the not too distant future. Anne, Ian & Frankie”


12. Sam B.

“First time we have used Sam, but would certainly use again. Our cockerpoo seemed very happy when we picked her up after a two day/one night stopover.”


13. Candice M.

“I would definitely recommend Candice & family. I dropped off my 2 dogs for the weekend and had regular pics and updates. They looked like they were having a great time and got so many cuddles and attention. My mind was at complete ease while we were away - we will be sure to book Candice again if we can!”


14. Shauna L.

“I cannot overstate how brilliant Shauna and her family were. She and her husband, Charlie, did so much more with my 2 dogs than I had ever expected and I got photos and daily updates. It was obvious that the dogs were being really loved and well cared for and my boisterous 2 year old collie/retriever cross isn't the easiest. Their young daughters were playing with them from the moment we arrived. In short, I would would not hesitate to recommend Shauna. Indeed, I have booked with her again next month”


15. Matias A.

“It was Mika 'a first boarding so I was a bit worried. But Matias was great with her, she seemed to like Matias straight away. She is also raw fed and Matias offered some space in the fridge with no issue. I received regular updates and photos from her walks. Mika came back yesterday late in the evening and she is back to her mischievous self today.”


16. Samuel G.

“We left our Beagle Charlie with Sam and Kiyomi for a long weekend away. It was the first time our dog had stayed with someone that wasn't family but we felt at complete ease with the whole process. We were given regular updates and we know Charlie had a great time and was so well cared for. We cannot recommend Sam and Kiyomi highly enough!”


17. Rebekah B.

“I cannot praise Rebekah highly enough. I was very fortunate in the fact that Rebekah was able to accommodate my dog Riley at very short notice. Riley is a spaniel and can be very active but extremely affectionate. Rebekah offered her whole home to him and kept me up-to-date with videos and photos showing how happy and settled he was. Rebekah is a lovely, friendly lady who clearly loves dogs. I highly recommend Rebekah as a dog sitter and certainly intend to use her again. Thank you so much Rebekah! X”


18. Natasha O.
“I cannot recommend Natasha highly enough for her dog walking and house sitting services. I have relied on her numerous times for dog walking while I was at work late, and she has always been incredibly reliable, even on short notice. When I have got home, Henry’s dinner is cut up and his water bowl filled. I have also used Natasha for house sitting during my holidays, and she kept me updated with daily photos of their activities. It was so reassuring to know that my beloved Henry was well cared for and happy while I was away. Natasha truly treats every pet as her own, and I wholeheartedly trust her with my home and my furry friend”


19. Sarah C.

“Agnes our Airedale was very happy spending a day and night with Sarah & Alfie. It was really easy to get our date booked in with Sarah and we did a small walk together before the overnight stay to ensure both dogs got on well. We also received photos during the stay and would happily recommend Sarah. - thanks again Sarah!!”


20. Ruben V.

“Our Labrador, Pip, was so happy with Ruben. She was looked after beautifully and had lots of fun! Ruben was lovely and sent us photos and videos of Pip. She'd love to return!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in East Dorset on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about £32 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jan 2025, 261 sitters provided dog boarding in East Dorset. 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, 96% of East Dorset dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 5 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 East Dorset.
Rover makes it easy to find East Dorset 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 261 dog boarding sitters in East Dorset 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.
