Dog Boarding in New Forest

“Monica is a lovely, caring lady and looked after Elsa over night for me. Great communication, and Elsa enjoyed her stay. Can recommend and will trust Monica for another time.”

Christine H.

“Shadia was brilliant she kept me updated the whole weekend. Benji enjoyed his time there and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shadia to anyone. Thank you so much for looking after Benji for us xx”

Tess C.

About: Dogs have always been a huge part of our lives and we’ve both grown up around them. We regularly care for dogs for family and friends and have experience with a range of breeds, ages, sizes and personalities, including rescue dogs who may need extra patience, reassurance and individual care. Pet care fits naturally into our routine as I work from home Monday–Thursday, my toddler attends nursery during the day, and my husband works evenings, meaning dogs will have plenty of company, supervision, walks, playtime and cuddles throughout the day in a calm, loving family home environment. We live in a detached family home with a secure, fully enclosed garden where dogs can safely play and explore. We also have our friendly Cavachon, Theo, who loves other dogs, enjoys walks, naps and playtime, and is very gentle and sociable. Dogs staying with us would be treated as part of the family, with plenty of supervision, affection, exercise and care tailored to their individual needs in a calm, safe and loving environment.

“Mabel recently stayed with Joanne and her family. I sent her packing (a little nervous due to it being my first rover) and with a million warnings about what she MIGHT do! 🤣 Turns out Mabel was an absolute dream so they must have been brilliant at looking after her. I had regular updates and pictures. Timings were sorted out easily and we kept in touch via Whatsapp. Joanne has a really secure garden - which made me feel so much more comfortable leaving her there. It felt like a home from home setting. I have two children of my own and Joanne's two seemed to love her as much as her own. They were super excited to have her. She was allowed upstairs and just slipped into their family life. She had plenty of walks and was fed well. I wouldn't hesitate at using Jo again! Thanks guys! 🐾🐾”

Hayley J.

“Reggie had a lovely overnight stay with Allison and Toffee. She sent me some photos of their dog walk in the park and a whats app message to let me know how he was doing. Excellent care and thank you for looking after him! Will definitely be booking again.”

Gilly S.

“Our dog (Cookie) really enjoyed herself staying with Murali and his family. Cookie is a very lively but very friendly GSD and settled with their own dog and another, especially playing chase around their large garden. We would have no hesitation in recommending this boarder to anyone.”

Kim P.

“What a brilliant experience we had with Eleanor and Raymond. This was the first time we have left our very high energy, crazy Labrador over night and he absolutely loved it. Both Eleanor and Raymond were so good with him. They took time to understand his needs and make it the most positive experience. Nothing seemed to faze them and it's very easy to see how much they love having dogs around. We feel incredibly lucky to have found them and Rosso is looking forward to more adventures with them.”

Amy G.

“Steph looked after our mini dachshund for a weekend and everything was perfect. We felt confident that Martha would be well looked after and had great communication from Steph throughout the weekend. Thank you very much!”

Joanna S.

“Ellie is exceptionally good with dogs. Very attentive and caring and Baxter was very loved. Her dog Luna is a joy and Baxter made a friend. I highly recommend”

Melanie H.

“We recently had Kellie look after our dog for the first time, and we couldn't be happpier with the experience, We received regular updates and photos which reassured us that Peppa was not only safe but happy and well cared for. We will definitely be booking Kellie again highly recommended.”

Donna c.

“Romeo had a wonderful time with Lynn. I really appreciated the photos and updates that she sent me. I would highly recommend and would be happy for Romeo to stay with Lynn again.”

Nicky H.

“I cannot express how wonderful Ronald during my dogs stay with him. She had recently had surgery and I was anxious about leaving her. Quite simply Ronald was amazing. So loving and caring to her and so reassuring to me sending me regular updates everyday. I highly, highly recommend Ronald, just a lovely person with whom your dog will be in the safest and kindest of hands”

Laura P.

“I felt very safe leaving Bambi with Sophie and her lovely family. Sophie kept me informed of what they were up to and I think Bambi had a lovely stay.”

Grace C.

About: I’m new to Rover, but I’m not new to caring for dogs. I’ve had dogs in my life for 44 years and currently care for my own elderly dogs (Oscar (15) & Lucy (16)), both of whom have needed a lot of patience, routine and gentle handling as they’ve got older. Through them, I’ve gained real experience with senior dog care, sight loss, reduced hearing, medication routines, mobility issues, and understanding when a dog needs calm reassurance rather than too much fuss. I’ve also looked after puppies & dogs for friends and family, and I’m very comfortable following each dog’s normal routine closely. I know how important the little details are, from feeding times and medication to favourite blankies & toys, walking habits, nervous behaviours and the small things that help a dog feel calm and settled. I don’t think there’s anything quite like a dog. They are funny, loyal, gentle, soulful little creatures who somehow make the world feel better just by being in it. I genuinely believe dogs are one of the best things in life, and caring for them properly is something I take seriously. I work from home Monday to Friday and have a flexible schedule, so I’m around throughout the day for company, toilet breaks, feeding routines, walks and plenty of attention. I’m used to planning my day around dogs and their routines, including set meal times, medication needs, rest time and comfort. Walks can be fitted around my working day, including during my breaks or any walking meetings I have with my team. I am currently offering boarding in my own home, as my own dogs have a calm, steady routine and I’m always close by. I care for dogs in my own home, where I keep things calm, safe and settled. I have two elderly dogs myself, so my home is already built around a gentle routine, quiet care and close supervision. They mostly sleep now and are used to being around dogs from friends and family, including younger dogs, so the house is calm rather than busy. I’m very mindful of helping dogs feel comfortable, especially if they are older, nervous, have medical needs, or simply need a little time to settle in. I will always follow your instructions closely, including feeding routines, medication, walks, toilet breaks, sleeping arrangements and any house rules or quirks your dog may have. Every dog is different, so I’d want to understand what makes them feel safe and happy before they stay. Dogs in my care would have plenty of company throughout the day, as I work from home and am always around. They would not be left alone for long, usually no more than around 15 minutes if I needed to pop to the local shop.

“Our dog Lulu had a very enjoyable stay with Caroline. Caroline took great care of Lulu, and we would have no hesitation of asking Caroline to look after her again. Thoroughly recommended.”

Ken M.

“I was anxious about leaving my two dogs with Carmen for the weekend, but she offered to keep me updated by phone. On the Sunday morning she texted me to see if she could take the dogs to the beach - how great is that? A run and a swim on a boiling hot day, perfect! I am happy that they are booked in for Christmas as I know they will be well looked after. Thanks.”

Sara B.

“Wardah has been amazing with our elderly dog, Minu, who was clearly very comfortable with her. She recognised and accommodated Minu's needs perfectly. Communication was great, and we received lots of lovely updates throughout the stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Wardah again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter.”

Aga K.

“Shelley and family were friendly and welcoming to my whippet Freya for her initial trial eve. Freya seemed to enjoy her stay. Will book again.”

Richard H.

“M had another lovely stay with Louise, who was excellent in communicating about a small health issue while he was staying with her. Louise was really flexible and kept us well up to date. Thanks Louise :)”

Andy B.

“Mea and family were very welcoming with Mace and put us at ease straight away! We had regular updates and looked like he had plenty of fun there. Would recommend and use again! Thanks for looking after Mace for us!”

James L.