Dog Boarding in East Dorset

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Top-rated East Dorset dog sitters

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Sitter Profile Image: David W.
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David W.
Star Sitter
£27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat pet owners
50 years of experience
Ferndown Dorset England, BH22

David and Rosemary took fantastic care of Sushi. Good communication also. Would recommend!!

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Allison B.
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Jill B.
£32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
10 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Dorset, BH31

This was for the first time in 4 years our 2 girls had to stay away from us, so we were a bit worried about how they will manage it. But during the initial meeting they completely fell in love with Jill and Rob and felt like home in their house, putting our minds at rest. Jill was very professional asking all the necessary information she needed, to take the best care for our girls. We were able to relax and enjoy our trip knowing that our beloved girls are in the best hands and will be well looked after. Jill sent us regular updates and photos showing that everything goes very well, and the girls are really enjoying their stay with walks, cuddles and play. Thank you so much Jill and Rob for taking brilliant care of our girls, they will definitely be back! We can warmly recommend Jill’s services to anyone!

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Anna T.
£29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH11

We cannot praise and recommend Anna and her lovely family enough for taking food care of our 12 year old rescue dog. From the moment she was through the door she was petted and included, I was so relieved as we'd not used dog boarding before so I was worried she'd not settle. I could not have been happier to leave her and we were updated with photos which was also very reassuring. We are delighted and will be coming back to Anna if we are in the area again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ying E.
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Ying E.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
10 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
RINGWOOD, BH24

Ying and her family were really welcoming and friendly. Cookie settled in right away and got on well with Trigger! We received regular update videos and photos over the weekend. It was nice and reassuring to see that he was being so well looked after. We highly recommend Ying and Cookie is looking forward to his next stay in the near future 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael D.
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Rachael D.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH8

Rachael is a very friendly and approachable person with a bubbly personality. She paid close attention to every detail, including asking about allergies and my dog’s specific needs. The accommodation was welcoming and well prepared, and I really appreciated receiving regular photos showing how my dog was spending their time. I was very happy with the level of care provided and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela K.
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Angela K.
£28
total per night
13 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH10

About: I am a dog lover who was lucky to have had a beautiful golden Labrador, Ollie for 13.5 years. I had Ollie from a puppy and looked after him in his senior years. I also had a family pet when I was little, a doberman, and know how important it is to know your dog is being cared for. I would like to offer a home from home for your dog where they can relax and enjoy their time and you can feel reassured that he/she is being well looked after. I miss the presence of a dog in my home as well as the walks and companionship of a dog so thought it would be nice to offer a service that helps others and fills a gap in my life. I work from home so your dog would not be left alone for long periods. I am able to offer walks during the day and evening as well as lots of time to play with your dog and of course cuddles. I also have 2 children aged 11 and 8 who love dogs and would ensure there was lots of playtime and affection. We have a large, fenced garden with no steps. We live in a house and have a stair gate on the stairs so can prevent going upstairs if needed for senior dogs. I also have some steps for ease getting in and out of the car. Your dog would be welcome in all areas of our home.

Sitter Profile Image: Rebekah B.
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Rebekah B.
Star Sitter
£36
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
45 years of experience
Ringwood, New Forest, BH24

we left Maisy with Rebekah for two nights. She had never been away from us, and at 4 yrs old, we were a bit anxious as she is prone to being shy! Well, she had a fabulous time, with updates and pictures from Rebekah to reassure us! Maisy really seemed to come out of her shell, loved her walks, and playing with the other dogs, and not displaying any shyness at all! Rebekah said that Maisy is quite a character, so we were really pleased how well she settled in, how confident she was, and would definitely book Maisy to stay with Rebekah again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Angelika B.
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Angelika B.
Star Sitter
£33
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
2 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH10

Angelika a été super avec Altta. Nous somme sûr que notre chienne a passé du bon temps chez elle, entre les sorties et les activités intérieures. Elle a su aussi répondre à nos attentes et nos questions. Nous recommandons vivement !

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Niels L.
Star Sitter
£43
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat pet owners
4 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH10

Niels was absolutely fantastic with my young dog. He accepted to look after my Cocoa at a very short notice. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. I will certainly be using his services again.

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Sitter Profile Image: SAMANTHA ROWENA H.
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SAMANTHA ROWENA H.
£43
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
13 repeat pet owners
40 years of experience
Wimborne, BH21

I booked Samantha to look after my 7-month-old pug, Gus, over the weekend, and she was fantastic. She took brilliant care of him, kept me updated with photos and messages, and made the whole experience completely stress-free. She was also really accommodating when I needed a slightly later pick-up time, which I massively appreciated. This was my first time using Rover after needing a last-minute sitter, and I can honestly say I’ll be using it again. Gus will definitely be staying with Samantha the next time I need someone I can trust. Five stars all round.

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Sue S.
Star Sitter
£43
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
17 repeat pet owners
30 years of experience
Poole, BH15

I am very happy with the care and attention Sue gave Teddy. Sue sent me photos every day showing me how happy and contented he was. I would highly recommend Sue and will be using her in the future. Thank you Sue

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Maria C.
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Ruth D.
Star Sitter
£29
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
7 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Poole, BH14

A big thank you to Ruth and her family for looking after Cash at the weekend, it was lovely to receive photos of cash on his walks with Ruth and it was nice to see him treated as part of their family. We will definitely be better going back to Ruth and family again 😊🐾😊

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Carina M.
Sitter Profile Image: Ewa L.
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Ewa L.
£30
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
7 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH9

My dog Azkar stayed at Ewa’s for the weekend and settled in so well. Lovely updates, great care and a very happy dog. Would definitely book again!

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Charlotte B.
Star Sitter
£33
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Poole, BH14

Thank you so much Charlotte for taking our last minute booking and for taking such amazing care of Ralph! Charlotte sent over loads of photos and updates which were very much appreciated. It looked like Ralph was part of the family very quickly!! Cannot thank you enough and would 100% recommend you to other doggy owners.

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Sitter Profile Image: Agnieszka W.
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Agnieszka W.
Star Sitter
£32
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Poole, BH14

It was a perfect 1st stay away from home. Millie was made very welcome and Aga helped her to settle and maintained her routine. Aga couldn't have been more accommodating or caring and her updates with regular photos showing Millie happy and enjoying herself were very reassuring. A great dog minder that I will use again and would be happy to recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jess C.
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Jess C.
Star Sitter
£42
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat pet owners
9 years of experience
Poole, BH21

My beautiful boy was very well looked after this week. Lots of regular updates and pictures. Lots of walks and cuddles for him too. Thank you Jess and family 😀❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Nina S.
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Nina S.
£32
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Poole, BH12

Nina was great - we had to book her at short notice due to previous arrangements falling through just a week before our holiday, but thanks to Nina that wasn't a problem. We took Izzy for a walk with her when we dropped her off and told her everything she needed to know about looking after her, and she clearly took onboard everything we said. Very professional and treated Izzy brilliantly (and sent us photos and updates). Would definitely use Nina again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Wendy G.
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Wendy G.
£45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
40 years of experience
Christchurch, BH23

I can’t recommend Wendy enough. She looked after our 8 year old dog Dave and kept us up to date with pictures and is very lovely with him. Thank you so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophie W.
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Sophie W.
Star Sitter
£39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat pet owners
25 years of experience
Christchurch, BH23

Sophie has done a wonderful job looking after my pooch. She was more relaxed than me haven just gone away. Thank you Sophie for caring after Rae. I would definitely recommend you to friends not too many tho don't want you over booked. 🤣

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah W.
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Sarah W.
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
25 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH9

We booked with them at fairly short notice for an extended stay, and they were incredibly accommodating from the very start. Before the longer booking, they kindly arranged a short meet-up where they spent time with him and took him for a quick walk, which really helped him get comfortable with them beforehand. That extra effort made a huge difference. When we dropped him off for the longer stay, he was immediately relaxed—happily sniffing around the house and greeting the rest of the family, who were clearly very fond of dogs. Throughout his stay, we received frequent updates, photos, and videos, and it was obvious he was very well looked after and genuinely enjoying himself. He came back home happy, settled, and clearly well cared for. It was reassuring to know he was with a loving family who truly care about dogs, not just watching them but engaging with them properly. I would absolutely recommend them and will definitely be using them again. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

David was exactly what you want from a dog sitter. Harley, a very old dog who was fussy with his food, was well cared for. Thank you.

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Susie H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service as usual from lovely Shona. Charlie had a great time and was relaxed and happy when we collected him x

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Jenny L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so happy that we found Gabby to look after our 9 month puppy! Communication was great from the start with quick replies to our messages and during the stay we were provided with lots of photos and videos which clearly showed our pup was having a great time! Gabby is very professional, responsible and clearly loves dogs. She was quick to establish a good relationship with our puppy and we were confident leaving him in her care. Her home has lovely grounds for the dogs to relax in and play. The river access was a huge hit with our water loving Labrador! All in all a brilliant first experience. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Gabby again or recommend to others. Thank you 😊

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Ruth C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great sitter. Got pictures and updates daily for 1 week of boarding. My golden retriever was as happy as she could be. I had a problem with a delayed flight and Rachel helped massively. 100% will use again when I need to.

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Pascaru S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wow, what a lovely caring. Your dog will be very happy here. I have received great communication, photos and videos whilst we were away for 2 weeks. Our cockerpoo, Mitzi, has returned home very chilled, although I’m sure she misses the spaniel’s Indie and Dallas, and cuddles from Sam, Kyomi their daughter. I will definitely use these boarders again. Absolutely brilliant.

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Denise B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

It is nice to a have a day off knowing your doggo is well taken care of, in this case by Catherine. She keeps me updated and sends me photos of Robbie with their walks. Highly recommended!

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Rosel C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

All 3 of the Musketeers loved their stay with Stephen & they bonded quickly. I hope I can keep the level of fun up!

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Ericka G.
Boarding
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As of Feb 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in East Dorset is £32 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs £224. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs and their space's amenities. As a result, most East Dorset dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £27 to as high as £50 per night.

As of Feb 2026, 339 pet sitters offer dog boarding in East Dorset. 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, 89% 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 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 339 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 pet sitting services.