Dog Boarding in North Dorset

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Top-rated North Dorset dog sitters

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Sitter Profile Image: Melonie O.
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Melonie O.
£39
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
45 years of experience
Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK, SP7

Jack had a lovely time with Melonie and her furry family. He was well looked after and his needs were met in every way. It was incredibly hot while Jack was with Melonie but she took sensible precautions to ensure that he didn’t overheat and I felt very confident that he was safe in her care and so I could enjoy my holiday.

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Emma P.
Sitter Profile Image: Anunya J.
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Anunya J.
£36
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat pet owners
25 years of experience
Shaftesbury, SP7

Bonzo had a lovely week with Anunya, we received multiple updates and photos of him daily which was really great! He came home very happy and clean Thank you very much

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Elizabeth M.
Sitter Profile Image: Samuel H.
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Samuel H.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
25 years of experience
Wincanton, BA9

Our tiny rather nervous boy had the very best calm and understanding care. We are very confident in Sam and Catherine to have Max stay over again. 🐾

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Samantha S.
Sitter Profile Image: Ryanne O.
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Ryanne O.
£40
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
20 years of experience
Blandford Forum, DT11

Ryanne had petal for me for eleven nights and while away kept me informed of how she was and what her days were like. I can see she’s been well looked after and spoilt in their care. Will be in no doubt to leave petal again with Ryanne. Highly recommend. Thank you

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Laura A.
Sitter Profile Image: Trudy D.
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Trudy D.
£39
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
40 years of experience
Dorchester, DT2

Absolutely fantastic!!! Maisie & Cooper stayed with Trudy whilst we went for a night away in London and they were more than taken care of! Amazing long walks in the fields & forest and a lovely garden for them to roam until their hearts are content! Updated with pics regularly too! Thank you! Will be using Trudy often! 😅

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Juliette J.
Sitter Profile Image: Ying E.
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Ying E.
Star Sitter
£43
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
12 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
RINGWOOD, BH24

We’ve picked up a well exercised and content dog From Ying. Communication was great with nice little updates regularly received. All in all a great experience for the dog, and ourselves. Thank you Ying.

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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
17 repeat pet owners
40 years of experience
Wimborne, BH21

This was our dogs first time away. Sam was brilliant! Bixby took to her straightaway. I would definitely use her again and recommend her. She seemed very confident and understanding.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley M.
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Ashley M.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat pet owners
20 years of experience
Frome, BA11

Joey had a lovely time with Ashley! He went out and about-even to Ashley’s Pilates class! She took special care of him (he has 3 legs) and adapted to accommodate his needs. He enjoyed his sofa cuddles! We will be very happy for Joey to stay with Ashley again.

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

Violet had a fantastic time with lots of photos to show how she was getting on and the lovely walks she was going on. Jess is fantastic and very reassuring. Violet is already booked in for a longer stay and I am so happy to have found such a wonderful sitter for Violet.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ruth D.
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Ruth D.
Star Sitter
£29
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Poole, BH14

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

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Sitter Profile Image: Serenity L.
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Serenity L.
£45
total per night
35 years of experience
Shaftesbury, SP7

About: I'm a qualified dog trainer, currently taking a diploma in canine first aid. I'm also a registered nurse which comes with a particular set of skills and knowledge - much which is transferable. I come from a home which was full of pets, from the usual dogs, rabbits, hamsters and birds, to exotic spiders, snakes and lizards. When I left home I continued the trend having many pets of my own - with the addition of chickens. I'm home all day, with my own Staffie - who loves the company of other dogs - so plenty of time for walks, play and just chilling around the house. I have a fenced garden and a very friendly dog for your pet to play with. We have a field and country lane right outside our home and a large field a short walk away where other dogs also go to play and be walked.

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Jonathan B.
Star Sitter
£27
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
15 years of experience
Ansty, SP3

Constantly gave us updates, made sure he knew everything there was to know about our pup and made sure she was well looked after with plenty of play and love

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Sitter Profile Image: Bridget B.
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Bridget B.
£40
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
45 years of experience
Hindon, SP3

Couldn't praise Bridget highly enough, reliable, trustworthy and, above all, kind! Fin had a wonderful stay, his first time away and it was nerve-wracking (for me!). However, I need not have worried, Bridget cared for him like one of her own and Fin made two new friends. I'm sure he'll miss Rocket and I hope they get to have a play-date another time. Better than home from home, 5* mini_break! ❤️

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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
13 reviews
6 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: Ryan S.
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Ryan S.
Star Sitter
£40
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
6 repeat pet owners
15 years of experience
horninghsam, BA12

Ryan is an amazing dog sitter. He is really caring, experienced, and patient. He took great care of my dog, Harry, and sent me regular updates with photos. I highly recommend him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Patri B.
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Patri B.
£39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Wimborne, BH21

Such a lovely lady, and Molly was so welcome in their family. We would definitely recommend Patri.

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Sitter Profile Image: Anthony S.
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Anthony S.
Star Sitter
£32
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
12 repeat pet owners
40 years of experience
Warminster, BA12

Thanks for looking after Caramel so well and your recommendations for food. Will definitely contact you again when we are away next time. Really appreciate it!

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

Monty is so happy to go to sues. When we get there and let him out of the car, he is knocking on their door. He loves to be there and is spoiled rotten. Would deffently recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline Theodora B.
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Caroline Theodora B.
£45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
15 years of experience
Somerset, BA9

You simply couldn’t wish for anyone better than Caroline to care for your canine companions - it’s as simple as that! This was the very first time we had left Jip with anyone other than a family member - Caroline & the totally gorgeous Zola went out of their way & above & beyond to make Jip feel welcome & part of the family immediately. Caroline sent wonderful, reassuring updates & provided an absolutely faultless, caring, compassionate & above all secure & fun stay for Jip. It was there for all to see that Jip had had an absolute ball staying with Caroline, Zola & family……So if you’re looking for someone to care for your pet to the highest standards, look no further than Caroline……& Zola of course! Thank you Caroline from the bottom of our hearts & we wouldn’t hesitate for a second to leave Jip with you again 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Deborah I.
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Deborah I.
£50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat pet owners
40 years of experience
Blandford, DT11

Thank god for Debbie. From our first meet and greet and how well our dog Buddy took to her, we knew we found a special, trustworthy, genuine person to care for Buddy, whilst we were away. Debbie provided such an excellent service and made sure we were kept updated with messages and photos during Buddy’s stay. And we could tell he was being so well cared for, which in turn made our holiday away more enjoyable as we could properly relax knowing he was so happy and settled. We will definitely be looking to book Debbie for future dog sitting needs. Thank you so much Debbie

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very good Dudley appears to have enjoyed himself would love Melonie to look after him again. I would recommend her to anybody.

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Stephen R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melonie is such a lovely lady and very capable. She sent lovely pictures of Mia playing with her toy which put my mind at ease. She is also very good at giving tips on grooming and behaviour! It was the first time I had left Mia with a stranger but I am happy that Mia was well looked after and loved and will definitely be using Melonie again

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Vickey C.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in North Dorset is £35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs £245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs and their space's amenities. As a result, most North Dorset dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £28 to as high as £56 per night.

As of Jun 2026, 329 pet sitters offer dog boarding in North 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, 94% of North Dorset 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 North Dorset.

Rover makes it easy to find North 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 329 dog boarding sitters in North 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.