Dog Boarding in Portland
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1. Jude B.

“Jude provided fantastic dog boarding services. From making sure she had the right information at the start, to taking Suki out on daily trips and keeping us fully updated during the week, Jude was excellent in everything. Suki was extremely well cared for and we hope to leave her with Jude again. Highly recommended.”


2. Kim R.

“Kim and family made Pepper one of the family which was evident when I picked her up as we were talking outside Pepper was not hesitant on making her way back inside the house. Pictures were kindly provided showing how settled she was. Always a good sign that she was very happy staying with Kim. Pictures were kindly provided showing how settled she was. Looking forward to placing Pepper again with Kim.”


3. Catherine R.

“Catherine was just fantastic! Our Labrador puppy, who is nearly 6 months old, had a great time and was cared and looked after so well. Catherine provided regular updates with photos and videos and it was clear how much she enjoys looking after all the dogs that stay with her, as well as her own lovely dog! I would highly recommend Catherine. Thank you!”


4. Joan C.
“Joan has a lot of experience with animals, having had a variety of pets all her life. She is friendly and able to build a great relationship with pets. I have no hesitation in using Joan's services whenever I need to.”


5. Alexandra C.

“This was Gwens first time away from the family and we were worried as she's quite a sensitive dog. Alex was amazing with her, she gave us regular updates and Gwen thoroughly enjoyed her stay. Lots of lovely walks and lots of playing ball. We have no hesitation in using Alex again and thoroughly recommend her. Thanks again Alex and family”


6. gary w.

“Due to a house move Gary and Jenny have become our new sitters and walkers. Kobe is very well looked after and always excited for his walks. Gary always keeps me updated with pictures and lets me know how the walk/or stay is going. My go to sitters and walkers now. Thank you so much for taking care of Kobe.”




7. Sarah O.

“Our black lab, Molly had a wonderful time staying with Sarah and her two dogs - in fact, she didn’t want to come home! Sarah sent regular photo updates of Molly’s latest adventures, so I could see what a great time she was having and how happy she was. I will definitely be using Sarah again ?”


8. Tom v.

“Absolutely recommend Tom and his family to look after your dog. He’s kind, considerate and completely trustworthy. I was worried about leaving Indie as he’s never stayed with anyone other than family but he was totally at ease as soon as we left him. Tom kept us updated by sending photos every day. Thank you so much, Helen, Rob and Indie”


9. Ross G.

“Ross looked after my Jackapoo Enzo for a night last weekend, Enzo can be quite choosy as to who he gets to like but immediately took to Ross who clearly has a great way with dogs. I was struck by Ross’s preparation involving a questionnaire about Enzo and his likes and dislikes. Ross will be my go to person when Enzo needs to be cared for in the future.”


10. Gemma L.
About: Hi everyone im Gemma So I’m currently based in Dorchester crossways. I currently share my household with my mom and nan. I’ve uploaded some pictures of home as you can see. I do have my own dog Ollie he is a fun loving energetic cocker spaniel who is a year old. To be fair me and Ollie are a-pair both like each other lol He has excellent temperament. He is truly adored. I can assure your fur baby will be made welcome and spoilt and treated as I do with Ollie. And Ollie gets spoiled treated like a king. So your fur baby will have a woof tastic time play and days out whether permitting Your fur baby walks are included in the price and depending on age the length of walk and how frequent. I currently work part time, however but I want to open up my home to help look after and work with other fur mom and dads. And peace of mind that your fur baby is taken care I have bungalow really good security high fences to the back garden. With locked gate also to front a gate on the drive way and cameras to the front and back gardens.




11. Katie H.

“Katie was amazing and my boys had a great time. We recieved regular photos and up dates about how well they were doing. The boys went on regular walks and got to enjoy the beach local to Katie. Most importantly my boys were happy and settled. Would 100% recommend”


12. Rosie R.
“Rosie is so kind and caring towards my Labrador sonny, she keeps me updated with photos and videos and always updates me on how he is getting on. sonny loves going to Rosie’s and I have no worries at all when he’s there. Highly recommend Rosie if you want your pet to be cared and loved. She treats sonny like her own.”


13. Beccy T.

“Beccy took great care of my dog and kept me updated which was so reassuring as was the first time I’ve ever left her with a dog sitter! So Thankyou so much my doggy had a great time with you!”


14. Patricia H.
“Thank you Pat for looking after Bob for a few days. I would highly recommend Pat if anyone in or around Dorset need doggy sitting! She was very thorough with preparation before Bobs visit, and kept in contact to let us know how he was getting on. Bob was a very happy boy when I picked him up. Thanks again, Keith, Michele and Bob”




15. Jackie M.

“Teddy had a fabulous time with Jackie. Jackie sent us videos and photos during his stay which was very reassuring. We were delighted to here he settled well and will be welcome to go again. Thanks jackie”


16. Sam H.

“Amazing service, sam & family looked after our black labrador Roxy with real love and kindness. Regular communication, we would not hesitate to use sam again or recommend to friends. Thank you again”




17. Sandie B.

“Our dog had a wonderful 2 weeks with Sandie & the other dogs - since we've collected him, he's looked quite bored! From the outset, Sandie was very helpful & caring & a pleasure to meet. I would have no hesitation in using Sandie's services again. The only negative does not relate to Sandie herself but to Dog Buddy. I realise they are keen to have reviews but the 1st request was received a few hours after collection & a chase email every day since. Ordinarily this would have deterred me from leaving a review at all & I have only done so because Sandie herself was so excellent.”
18. Sue S.

“Sue and her husband looked after our 10 month old border terrier for 8 nights. Sue kept us updated with brilliant photos of all the wonderful walks Reg was having and I could see he was loving his time there. I would not hesitate to book with Sue again.”


19. Kelsey H.

“Our 8 month old pup stayed here recently and had the best time. She came home tired and happy. Wonderful large enclosed garden and lovely people. Have already recommended and looking to rebook for October. Thank you so much for having Mabel ?”


20. Jolie W.

“Jolie was fantastic, lovely place for Bu to spend the weekend and she came back very happy! Will be using again! Thank you”
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As of Mar 2025, 62 sitters provided dog boarding in Portland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 98% of Portland 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 Portland.
Rover makes it easy to find Portland dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The identity-verified, 5-star 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 kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialise with their sitter’s pets
There are 62 dog boarding sitters in Portland 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 services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter via messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7 and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, you can rest assured that your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
