Dog Boarding Exeter
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“Talita, Neil and Mala made Blue very welcome and she had a great time staying over the weekend with them. I got regular updates which put my mind at rest. It was wonderful to see her having a great time and being fussed over. Thank you for a fabulous experience. I recommend them.”
“As always Maggie was brilliant with Reggie - she looks after him like he’s her own. Lots of amazing walks around the area, even a trip to the beach! This was the longest we’d ever left Reg & he came back to us very happy. Would really recommend & will definitely use again :) Thanks Maggie & family x”
“Greg and Jill helped us out loads by taking our lovely boy Hendrix whilst we went away. We used the Rover app after searching for dog kennels. The app showed Greg and Jill and they were in the same town as us. We made contact and were accepted straight away. After the first contact we arranged to meet and Hendrix took to them immediately. During Hendrix’s stay Greg and Jill sent regular daily updates showing Hendrix having a great time. We will be going straight to Greg and Jill for any other dog boarding needs in the future. Cheers both!”
About: I have had dogs my entire life, lived on a farm for 20 years. I have experience with all breeds and have bred two litters Hungarian Vizslas and Springer Spaniel's. I have loving playful Vizlas and a working collie. I spend my days walking dogs around our beautiful farm and all dogs that stay with us treated as one of the family. The dogs are walked first thing in the morning and then half an hour late morning and half an hour in the afternoon. I work from home in or around the house so dogs enjoy space and being around other dogs. I have so much space for dogs to run around on the farm and big garden that isn't fenced securely. Im with the dogs a lot and i have 2 Vizsla pets who are very friendly and a working collie. I have a big back kitchen where all the dogs are fed and room for crates if needed and big farmhouse kitchen where the dogs enjoy lying after a long walk. All dogs that stay with are treated like they would be at home.
About: I’ve always had a deep love for animals, especially dogs, and caring for them is something I genuinely enjoy. I work full-time but over three condensed days, which means I have plenty of time during the rest of the week to dedicate to dog walking, sitting, and giving dogs the attention they deserve. I share my life with a rescue dog who is incredibly friendly and has never met another dog he didn’t like. We spend our days off exploring all kinds of places together—coastal paths, woodlands, beaches, as well as towns, villages, shops, and dog-friendly cafés. I understand how important enrichment, exercise, and socialisation are for a happy, well-balanced dog. I have a particular passion for rescue dogs and believe every dog deserves a fulfilling, loving life, regardless of their start. I’m patient, attentive, and mindful of each dog’s individual needs, whether that’s high-energy adventures or a calmer, more relaxed pace. I’ve looked after many friends’ dogs over the years, from regular walks to overnight stays, and I always treat them as if they were my own. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a dog go home happy, content, and tired after a fun day. If you’re looking for someone reliable, caring, and genuinely passionate about dogs to look after your pet, I’d love to help. Pet care fits naturally into my routine. I work full-time over three condensed days, which means I have several days each week fully available for dog walking and sitting. My schedule is known up to 8 weeks in advance, so I can plan ahead and accommodate bookings where possible. On my days off, I usually start the day with a morning walk between 9–10am, lasting at least an hour. In good weather, this can turn into longer outings of several hours, with breaks for rest, water, and lunch. I also provide a shorter, calmer evening walk around 6pm for 20–30 minutes. Dogs in my care have regular access to the garden for toilet breaks throughout the day, and I always ensure a final toilet break around 9pm before settling in for the night. I’m happy to adapt my routine depending on each dog’s needs, whether they prefer longer adventures or a more relaxed pace. I provide a safe, relaxed, and home-from-home environment where dogs are treated like part of the family. In my home, dogs are welcome in all areas and can choose where they feel most comfortable—whether that’s on the sofa or in their own bed in the lounge. I have a fully secure, fenced garden with no external access, so they can safely enjoy time outside whenever needed. I don’t use crates, but I may be able to accommodate one for smaller dogs if that’s part of their usual routine. For overnight stays, dogs are welcome upstairs and can sleep on my bed or in the spare room—whatever helps them feel most settled and secure. Although my own dog is not food reactive, I always feed dogs separately to ensure they each eat their own meals safely and at their own pace. When caring for pets in an owner’s home, I am very respectful of routines and house rules. I would need to bring my own friendly, well-socialised dog with me, and I’m happy to follow your preferences—whether that’s keeping dogs off furniture or maintaining specific routines.
“Kateryna did a wonderful job looking after Buddy for five days. She gave him great care and sent daily updates with cute photos. Buddy was happy, relaxed, and very well fed when we came home. I trust her completely and highly recommend her cat-sitting service.”
“We are delighted to have found Gary and Michelle and I think Indy is too! We’ll be booking again… and again. From the moment we walked into theirs for the meet and greet, we felt like we were leaving Indy with close family and could tell that Indy felt right at home. He ran around playing in the garden and living room, and loved all the attention he was getting. When we dropped him off that weekend, he happily trotted in and was excited to see Gary and Michelle. Communication with Gary and Michelle was easy and they kept us updated everyday with messages and photos. It was a real pleasure to know that Indy was enjoying his weekend away as much as we were. Thank you!”
“Tilly did a fantastic job of looking after our terrier Buzz for the evening while we saw friends. She sent lots of photo updates and it was clear to see he was having a fab time with his new friends. Thanks Tilly, we will definitely be rebooking you in the future!”
“Hi, Erin was fantastic with Guinness, she was on time and sent updates to us. When we went to collect Guinness he seemed very happy with Erin. Also very good communication. We will be using Erin again and would highly recommend her. 👍🐕🦺🐕🦺”
About: I am an experienced dog owner, and fosterer for a couple of rescues. I have fostered lots of different breeds from Yorkshire terriers and dachshunds, to poodles and pomskys! I am confident handling nervous and quirky dogs. I welcome every dog into my home as if they are my own. I work for a dog food company and my whole live revolves around giving dogs the best life possible. I work fully remotely from home with flexible hours so I can adapt my routine to fit your dogs needs. Typically our routine is made up of 3 walks a day, and a last wee break before bed! But I can cater to any needs and requirements. I have a fully fenced (6ft) enclosed garden, dogs have full access to when required via patio doors. I have 2 friendly resident dogs - a 14kg mixed breed female and a 9kg male poodle. Both are neutered & are rescues but are used to dogs coming and going! I do have a house cat, but he can be kept separately from any visiting dogs as and when necessary. Dogs are allowed in my bedroom / bed at night if needed.
About: Hi, I've been a mum to furbabies for over 25 years and would like to offer the same mum experience to your pets while you're away from home. My Boston Terrier Griff, Frenchie Margot, and cats Riley & Rosa would stay at home with family while I was with yours. Having said that, Griff and Margot are always up for playdates if it were suitable to you I can be fully at home from Fri evening to Tuesday early morning. I may be able to book additional days as annual leave with 6 weeks or more notice I will ensure your pets have the same routine and service that they have with you so that they won't be disrupted or unsettled while you're away from home
“Beth is awesome! Booked her last minute. Was really accommodating and a fantastic pet sitter. We loved her. Had a great day and would definitely recommend her and can't wait to book her again. Thanks so much x”
“Chris p 4//9/26 l am so grateful to Matthew and his wife what a lovely couple. I haven’t left my fur baby golden retriever for over 4 With out me , But after meeting them i felt so lucky to be able to have a lovely break knowing she was in safe hands will definitely 💯 be rebooking Thanks again and thanks too your little doggie making her so welcoming 🐶”
“Anna and family were absolutely brilliant! Our dog Reg stayed with them overnight while we went to a concert, and he had a wonderful time! Lovely big garden to run around in, and the kids played with him and gave him lots of attention. He seemed very happy and chilled out when we picked him up, and he didn't seem to have missed us at all! I would highly recommend Anna to anyone looking for an overnight dog sitter. Thank you, Anna and family; we really appreciate how well you looked after our Reg!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Exeter is £35
Dog owners share their Rover experiences – Exeter
Josie is an amazing dog sitter. Communication before the sit was brilliant, me met beforehand, I felt totally confident. I got lots of updates- photos and the reassurance my 11 month old puppy was happy and contented. Nice to see pictures of him playing, relaxing and sleeping as well as being out and about. I’d totally recommend Josie and absolutely book her again.
Greg and Jill were great with our dogs. Our youngest had never stayed with a sitter so I was nervous but they put me at ease and I was comfortable leaving both our dogs with them. We got regular updates and pics and the communication was great. I would thoroughly recommend!
I truly couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter than Nicole. From the moment we met, I felt completely at ease leaving Salty in her care. Nicole and her family were absolutely wonderful and made him feel so welcome. They kindly took Salty in very early on Sunday morning and, when my flight was delayed, they were incredibly understanding and kept him until late that evening. It was such a relief knowing he was happy, safe and being so well looked after. Salty had the best time with Nicole’s lovely little dogs and enjoyed some beautiful long walks in nature. He came home happy and content, which meant the world to us. We really couldn’t have wished for better care, and I wouldn’t hesitate to leave Salty with Nicole again. She and her family were truly exceptional. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would! ❤️🐾
Yves and her partner nick are truly special people. Daisy spent the weekend with them and I never have to worry about how she is doing. She is literally living her best life when she is with them. They treat her like one of the family and couldn’t ask for more. I always receive daily updates/photos and videos of what she has been up to and she literally is smiling in every photo. I Love there attention to detail and honestly don’t think I’d find anyone better to be able look after her.
We were initially a little nervous about leaving our Dachshund, as he can take a while to settle in somewhere new, but we really didn’t need to worry. He was made to feel so welcome and was given plenty of patience, love and attention while he settled in. The regular updates and photos were lovely and it was so reassuring to see how happy and relaxed he was. He clearly had a great time and came home a very happy boy. We’d absolutely recommend Nick, and will definitely book again! 🐾❤️
My first time leaving my 7yr old dog with anyone but family and l was nervous. Angela called me as we had missed messages and l knew instantly she was right and was so easy to talk with itl felt l had know her for years. She made everything easy nothing was too much trouble. I had photos and messages including morning photos walk time photos and an evening photo. He had his paws under the table and was treated like her own dogs. I cannot believe l found such an amazing couple and home for my very much loved dog. After just 5 days Angela could even put on my dogs harness without any treats or him running away, l am totally amazed by them. Awesome genuine couple. Please don’t pick her l need it to be free for our next break 😜
Matt and Sarah are the loveliest couple and we cannot praise them enough. They looked after our two dogs so well, and we know our dogs felt at home and that they had the best time! We hope Hamish and Wilma can stay again in the future. We felt very comfortable leaving our dogs in their care. Their dog Toby is so friendly, welcoming and cute too! Thank you Matt and Sarah 🙂
Benji had a lovely overnight stay and settled in very well. Erin and Steve were brilliant with him, very caring and understanding and seemed to really enjoy having him. We will definitely book Benji in with them again in the future and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
Maisie had a great time with Maria and her family. Maria is clearly a 'doggie- person' and Maisie took to her straight away. We were sent several videos and messages so would have been reassured that all was going well had we been concerned, but we weren't, as Maisie seemed right at home from the start. Thank you Maria - Maisie is really looking forward to her next stay!
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Exeter on Rover is £38 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between £28 and £52 per night.
sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 285 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across the city of Exeter. About 95% typically respond to requests within 60 minutes.
Enter your address and booking dates to see which sitters are available near you. You can also message multiple sitters to improve your chances of finding the right care.
When you book dog boarding on Rover, your dog has an overnight booking in a sitter’s home. A traditional kennel or boarding facility typically cares for dogs in a commercial setting, often with multiple staff members and a set daily schedule.
The environment and care arrangements in a sitter’s home vary by sitter. Some sitters may accept only one pet owner's pets at a time, while others may care for several dogs. Review each sitter’s profile and arrange a Meet & Greet to ask about resident pets, other dogs, supervision, sleeping arrangements, exercise, medication, and the sitter’s home environment.
Consider your dog’s normal routine, comfort around other animals, supervision needs and preferred environment. Whether you choose home boarding or a kennel, confirm what care is included and how your dog’s needs would be handled before booking.
We require sitters to operate in compliance with applicable local licensing requirements. In England, pet sitters who board dogs or provide doggy day care as a business may need a valid licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. When vetting your sitter, ask if they meet local licensing requirements for dog boarding. This confirmation is important for coverage under the Rover Guarantee. Read more about our requirement for following local licensing requirements .
Yes, Rover is well-suited for last-minute bookings for Dog Boarding. With 285 sitters in Exeter, 75% respond to messages in under 5 minutes.
Many sitters keep their calendars updated in real time and you can message multiple sitters simultaneously to find the fastest available match. If you need care in the next 24 hours, you can look for sitters with a 'calendar last updated' notice on their profiles.
Every sitter must complete an identity verification process before listing their services on Rover. This process checks that the sitter’s identity matches their provided documents.
Identity verification doesn't assess a sitter’s experience or suitability for your pet. To see if a sitter is the right fit, you can review each sitter's profile for ratings, verified reviews, repeat pet owner information and care style. We also recommend arranging a Meet & Greet to discuss your pet’s needs and make sure the sitter is the right fit before booking.
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The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes dedicated customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
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