Dog Boarding in Ipswich
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“Gitana is a brilliant sitter! We left our springer cross (Dora) with her for 6 nights and she had a great time. Gitana was excellent with communication, updating us everyday with pictures. Gitana was also happy to meet beforehand for a pre-meet with us and Dora. If you are considering using Gitana I would strongly recommend!”

“Lubomira spoilt my Maya rotten! I was showered with photos and videos the whole time I was away to keep me at ease and let me know what she was up to! Maya thoroughly enjoyed her stay. I have already rebooked!! Thank you very much for looking after my fur baby so well :)”


About: Since a young age I’ve always looked after family’s pets whilst they’re away on holiday. I frequently look after my friends dogs / cats whilst they go away either at theirs or mine. I love long walks & getting fresh air and am a huge animal lover. I work part time as a care and support worker, I spend a lot of time at home & in the garden in my spare time I have a fully fenced garden, with space to have a run around, I have room for anything you’d like to bring over to the house.
“It was my first time having someone look after Walter. Vanessa put my mind immediate at ease. She is friendly, professional and was really good with Walter. I would highly recommend anyone contemplating using Vanessa’s services. Walter was loving life when I arrived to pick him up after my trip away. As soon as we got home he went straight to sleep. Vanessa had clearly given him a good run out as tiring an 18month Cocker Spaniel is not the easiest. Vanessa will be top of my list to look after Walter in the future. She kept me updated with a quick text, letting me know he had settled in fine and slept well the first evening. Great stuff, thank you Vanessa. ?”

“Tom looked after Enola (our 18 month old flat coat retriever) and she had a great time. Tom was super flexible and kept us informed about our dog happiness with overwhelming us with information! We were able to kick back and enjoy a local festival (that did not allow dogs)!!”

“Mark provided a great service from start to finish. I would highly recommend Mark and we will be using him in the future. You can see Mark has a passion for taking care of dogs and gives off a kind caring nature when you meet him. Our dog Cooper had a great time at Mark's, he sent regular updates, pictures and videos, which were nice to receive. We could see on our return that Cooper felt at home. this was very reassuring to us. Thanks again to Mark, keep up the great work :)”


“I couldn’t have hoped for better! Monica was amazing with my nervous and reactive rescue dog. She was patient and kind. He was comfortable with her in no time. Her communication was excellent and we had regular updates and pictures/video. She followed my directions to the letter. It was like my dog had a little holiday himself as Monica loved him like he was her own. Thank you so much!!!”

“Frances was wonderful. Mia and Iris had never stayed away from their own home previously. After their initial meeting and greet at Frances' home, she put me at ease with how she was with them. Mia is initially shy with strangers but she took to Frances. Frances was very understanding of my concerns, having never having left the dogs previously. Also, communication was great leading up to Mia and Iris' stay. On dropping Mia and Iris off, Mia and Iris appeared very happy to see Frances, who gave them a big fuss. They had almost forgotten about me. Throughout their stay, Frances updated me each day with how Mia and Iris were and included many photos. All was extremely positive. When I collected Mia and Iris, Frances gave them a glowing reference. After getting home, they appeared to be moping around and had clearly enjoyed their time at Frances' house and her hospitality. Overall, I highly recommend Frances and cannot praise her enough. Mia and Iris were extremely well looked after and she kept me updated throughout their stay, putting me at ease. I would happily leave my dogs in her capable hands again.”

“5 star border, amazing communication throughout. Marley was so happy and content staying with Sam and her small dog. She made marley feel so loved and welcome and I knew he was in safe hands. Will continue to use in the future. Thankyou sooo much.”

“Jill & Keith have been fantastic. They have sent me regular updates with pictures which have been so reassuring. Very greatful to be able to enjoy my time away without worry.”

“Megan was very responsive to communication, was very accommodating and provided a great home away from home for Peggy. I would not hesitate in using Megan again and recommending her to anyone who wants a safe and secure environment for their dog.”

About: I have grown up surrounded by animals - from little hamsters and bunnies to all sorts of dogs! I've got lots of experience around different sized dogs so understand their temperaments, behaviour and overall fun nature. I absolutely love dogs and taking them for woodland adventures around our home. I have a baby at home too who absolutely loves meeting new furry faces! I am relied on to look after family and friend dogs, to keep them well fed and entertained, often exhausted by the time they return home! I'm currently on maternity leave and when I return to work I will be working from home so will be highly available for both weekdays and weekends! I'm currently on maternity leave, so I have plenty of time to cater to and play with your dog! Myself and my partner take our baby out on daily walks and like to switch up the locations to give her good stimulation - these include going to fields, parks, forests and river walks - so why not have your little furry friend come along and enjoy the fun? Being on maternity leave with the ability to work from home on my return enables me to be quite available and flexible with my time. I own a 3-bedroom/3-story house with a fenced garden, so there is ample space for your little fur ball to run around and explore! Having a baby at home ensures that everything is kept clean and tidy, so your dog will have enough space for all their kit!
About: I have a vast experience with large dogs from all backgrounds, I have been in rescue for the English bull terrier welfare since I was 16, and my parents were rescuing since I was a boy. we have a lovely 3 bedroom home where there is no restrictions for them, with a fenced garden, and a 5 minute walk from the meadows, where there is lovely stream for them to paddle. I work from home, so I am available all day for the dogs we look after. they get walked two times a day down at the meadows, which also has a lovely stream they can paddle in. we have a lovely 3 bedroom home which has no restrictions. the dogs can go where they please. with a nice garden for them, along with a spacious kitchen. they are free to go in and out of the garden as they please. we also walk frank twice a day at the meadow.
“This is the first time I have used Rover and I must say it’s a very positive experience. Kirsteen agreed to look after my two dogs for 6 days/nights, she was very a very warm, welcoming host, we went for a short walk on the drop off day so it made the handover very smooth. I received photos and a message or two most days and when I picked them up there was waggy tails and happy faces all round 🙂🐶🐶 All in all, I would highly recommend Kirsteen to look after your dogs and I would very happily leave my dogs with Kirsteen again and will do in the future.”

“Max had such a good time with Sarah that he was of two minds as to whether to come back how with me! She makes him feel very welcome and we are keen to keep using her.”

“Chelsea was lovely. She was cheerful and friendly and we knew that Bluey would be well looked after and have a good time. We would definitely recommend Chelsea and would gladly have her look after Bluey in the future.”

“Words can’t say how happy I was with Chester’s care. It truly was home from home. I could see that he was treated as one of the family including the children. I liked that he could cuddle on the sofa in the evening with Jodie as he does with me at home and he had the freedom of the house. I would 100% recommend her. fabulous family environment”

Over 468 pet owners in Ipswich have booked dog boarding
Ipswich dog owners share their Rover experiences
Mia is an exceptional host for Rover, both Lexi & Marley have really enjoyed there stay with Mia, l will be 100% be booking again when l need to be away from home. Mia, l can’t thank you enough for the very professional and kind hospitality you afforded my puppies you really put my mind at rest whilst l was away, big licks from the dogs xx

We were very pleased with the care Gitana provided for our dog, Coco, over the two days he stayed with her. She kept us updated regularly with messages, photos, and progress reports, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. It was clear from the start that Gitana is both an experienced dog sitter and a genuine dog lover. Coco was well cared for, happy, and comfortable in her company. We really appreciated the attention, affection, and professionalism she showed throughout. I would happily use Gitana's services again in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and experienced dog sitter. Thank you, Gitana, for looking after Coco so well! 🐾😊

Liam took care of my pup on such short notice, and despite a few hiccups due to the emergency, was so patient and understanding! She had such a good time with him and his family, and was so calm and happy when she was brought back. Liam sent updates, pictures and videos every day to keep me updated on what she had been up to and how she was doing. I appreciated it so much! Highly recommend booking with him, I will again for sure!

It was the first time I've had to board my dog away from home. Admittedly I was a bit worried as she is a little wary in new situations. I had absolutely nothing to worry about, she immediately warmed up to Ren. I got regular updates and it looked like she had an absolute blast being spoilt and loved by Ren. Thank you Ren we will 100% be booking with you again.

Beau has just had his second stay with Serena, and once again has been very well looked after. Beau made himself at home from the minute I dropped him off, and Serena was very accommodating to all his requirements. It was lovely to receive a video of him enjoying his evening walk looking very relaxed & comfortable. Would highly recommend 😊

Mark was so kind with my two dogs - he clearly has a way with making dogs feel calm and secure. My girls got lots of cuddles and affection. His communication was excellent from the meet and greet and especially during the visit where I got photos and videos throughout. Thank you Mark for taking such care of Honey and Belle 🐾🐾

Cansu took wonderful care of our dog, Bentley, during our recent holiday meaning we had no worries about him whilst we were away. She met with him initially and established his daily routine, likes/dislikes etc and he met her own dogs. It was clear that Cansu has a natural affinity with dogs and he felt very comfortable in her care. Whilst we were away, she messaged daily to advise how he was doing and send pictures which was reassuring to see. Upon collection, bentley was happy and settled and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cansu as a sitter to others- your dog will be wonderfully looked afree and happy in her care.

Our dog Luna has had a fantastic time staying with Thomas. She enjoyed plenty of attention, walks and time outdoors. Thomas clearly loves dogs and we appreciated his updates, videos and photos. We picked up a very happy dog. I’d highly recommend Thomas and he’ll be our first choice if we go away again. Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Megan was absolutely wonderful with BoBo! Our miniature Dachshund can be quite a nervous soul in new places, but Megan’s patient approach meant he settled in no time. She followed every instruction perfectly and the frequent photo updates were such a lovely touch that kept us totally stress-free. We picked up a very happy pup and will definitely be booking Megan again!

I have rebooked Natalia several times to look after Iggy and have been really pleased with the love and care she has shown to Iggy each time she has stayed. Natalia is very easy to get in contact with and responds promptly to requests or questions. Natalia keeps me informed about what Iggy is up to and sends photos and videos too! Thank you Natalia for taking such good care of Iggy when she stays with you - really appreciate it ☺️

Trixie took to Kabir instantly and we immediately knew he was the right guy to look after Trixie while we were away for 9 nights. Kabir sent us regular photos and videos of Trixie where she was clearly having so much fun with Kabir and the other dogs in his care. That we thought she may not want to come back home with us 🤣 Would highly recommend Kabir and he will be the first choice when we need to leave Trixie with someone in the future.

A massive thanks to Ellie for having Bella over to stay while we were away. The contact and meet up with Ellie was really good and the pictures and messages she sent were to us were really great. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Ellie again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring boarder to leave their pet with.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Ipswich is £30
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Sitters in Ipswich average 4 repeat pet owners for dog boarding
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Ipswich is £30 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs £210. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs and their space's amenities. As a result, most Ipswich dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £25 to as high as £40 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 192 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Ipswich. 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, 91% of Ipswich 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 Ipswich.
Rover makes it easy to find Ipswich 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 192 dog boarding sitters in Ipswich 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.
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