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Veena V.
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£29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
30 repeat pet owners
2 years of experience
Reading, RG30

Left my dog ( Lucky) for 3 nights at Veena's home, and it was great as always, had lots of updates every day. Previously was leaving Lucky during the day several times with Veena and her husband and always had great experience. Deffinitly would use their services again in near future. Thank you so much for lookikg after Lucky. 🙏

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Marcus G.
Star Sitter
£39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
12 repeat pet owners
2 years of experience
Reading, RG31

Our dog Oliver had a great time with Marcus and Kathleen. They gave us updates and photos throughout our trip, which we really appreciated. We will definitely book again!

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Caroline O.
Star Sitter
£39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
24 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Reading, RG1

It's very easy to leave a 5 star review for Caroline, Alex and Crecho! From the initial contact and right through to Biddy's final day staying with them, Caroline's communication has been excellent. Always responding promptly, and with detail. Drop off was smooth and Biddy was made to feel very welcome from the start. Photos were sent, and gratefully received throughout our trip and it was obvious that Biddy was happy and being very well cared for. Thank you Caroline and family for looking after our girl and enabling us to fully relax when holidaying on the other side of the world 😘 xx

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David K.
Star Sitter
£47
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
15 repeat pet owners
13 years of experience
Reading, RG7

Highly recommend David & his family- Shadow has been for his fourth stay and he loves it!! It’s definitely a home from home and he is made to feel part of the family… thank you !!

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Katie T.
£27
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3 years of experience
Reading, RG30

About: Since day dot, I have always been fascinated with the natural world and all the creatures in it. From a tiny flea to a humpback whale, each creature has its place in the ecosystem. I grew up watching my hero David Attenborough who to this day still educates me about everything wild and how we need to help save the Earth. Animals have always been my lifeblood, having vast amounts of pets over the years, to creating a mini ecosystem in my garden. Each animal I hold in high regard and love each and every one of them. I have worked for the last 20 years with disadvantaged children in social care and in schools but this wasn't always my passion. My passion has always been with animals. I have just started venturing into the world of dog boarding, having looked after my friends Chug for extended periods for approximately 3 years. I also home boarded my brother's 2 cockapoo's and golden retriever and I have since gained further experience home boarding a friend of a friends pair of Chugs. Each dog is treated as if they were family, I want to recreate a home from home experience for every dog in my care including daily walks,sleeping in my bed (if customers are happy for this to take place) brushing, playtime and lots of love and affection. In time i'm looking to gain qualifications in dog care/boarding and well as in dog training. I already have my own pets, and have had numerous small animals in my lifetime including budgies, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and my most favourite pet of all... rats. I currently have 12 pet rats who are super affectionate, highly intelligent and just all round beautiful! I've owned rats for 19 years and I don't think i'll ever not own them. I also have 3 cats. The first Sula is our more timid cat. The 2nd cat Flopsy had 4 kittens during covid (due to neutering being unavailable) which was a beautiful experience to support during the birth and I extensively researched the needs and dietary requirements ensuring they had a healthy start in life before I found exceptional homes for them. Our 3rd cat Henry is a fairly recent addition to the family, having adopted him from an elderly neighbour who could no longer care for him. All three cats were warey of dogs and are now beginning to accept them. They are all outdoor cats and I plan on building them a shelving/sleeping area at the top of my staircase to give them a natural environment indoors. Every animal deserves love, care and affection, they will certainly have that with me! I’d be delighted to meet you and your dog beforehand and spend some time getting to know you both, ensuring I’m the right match for your dog’s needs. I also hold an Enhanced DBS check for added reassurance. I currently work full time, term time in a local school. I have lots of free time over the school holidays and also most weekends. I can offer any hours/overnights you require during this time. I have a long fenced off back garden, access to a field over the back of my house and I am also situated within walking distance to a large grass/wooded area called Prospect Park. I have previously, (with the dog owners consent) taken their dog to the beach with my family. Wherever me and my family go, the dog will come with us, whether that's for dinner, shopping or any other recreation purposes that allow dogs. All activities we do as a family, when we have a dog in my care, will never be excluded or left on their own. I will follow any instructions given by you, including feeding, medication, brushing teeth, walking or any other routines you have for your beloved dog. I own a 3 bedroom house and have 3 children of my own and my partner has two. They vary in age from 4 to 17. Our children are not always at home and spend equal amounts of time with their other parent. All our children are besotted with animals and treat them with the love and respect they deserve.

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Chenyan L.
Star Sitter
£47
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
26 repeat pet owners
8 years of experience
Reading, RG4

Chenyan was amazing! So thoughtful and knowledgeable about dog needs and careful about how to integrate them with her lovely dog Mae, and other pups who stayed. No notes! Very responsive and helpful with my older dog. Both my dogs loved her. Highly recommend if you need someone and she is available.

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Vanessa W.
£32
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
20 years of experience
Reading, RG4

Vanessa could not have been kinder to Rufus. They took such lovely care of him and sent me regular updates along the way. Such a responsible and friendly dog sitter - I will definitely book again when I’m in the area. Thank you!

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Georgina R.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Reading, RG1

Georgina and Thalia took amazing care of Farley whilst we were on holiday. We could tell he was happy and having an amazing time. They communicated well and took lots of pictures and videos, so we could relax knowing he was well taken care of. Thank you both!

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Rachel O.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
6 years of experience
Reading, RG5

Rachel looks after our Mini Schnauzer regularly and I cannot recommend her enough. Not only does he adore her, she is very reliable and provides us with regular updates. Our pup has got to meet and socialise with a number of other dogs too which has been great for him. Highly recommend!

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Sarah C.
Star Sitter
£47
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
12 repeat pet owners
36 years of experience
Caversham, RG4

My dog Lola was boarding with Sarah and her family and there lovely dog Holly for 9 days and I can’t recommend Sarah services enough she took amazing care of Lola and she became one of the family for entire stay with regular picture updates on Lola with her new bestie Holly could not have asked for more and will 100 percent be using Sarah again.

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Runyu Z.
Star Sitter
£45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Reading, RG1

Huge thank you to Runyu for the changes in my request! The dogs came back happy and absolutely shattered which means they had a good time!

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Helena K.
Star Sitter
£45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
25 repeat pet owners
20 years of experience
Reading, RG31

Helena is absolutely fantastic!! She look after our little puppy Pablo for the day at short notice. Can not recommend her enough. Loads of wonderful updates throughout the day and Pablo seemed ever so happy. Thank you Helena!

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Sitter Profile Image: James K.
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James K.
£39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Reading, RG1

This is the third time I’ve left Teddy with James, and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better person to look after him. From the moment we drop Teddy off, I know he’s in safe, loving hands. James is incredibly attentive, sends regular updates and photos, and makes sure Teddy gets plenty of exercise, playtime, and cuddles. Teddy always comes back happy, calm, and clearly well cared for – it’s obvious he feels completely at home with James. It’s such a relief to know I can travel without stressing, because James treats Teddy like family. I wholeheartedly recommend James to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, responsible, and genuinely caring to look after their dog. We’ll definitely be back again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shubham S.
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Shubham S.
Star Sitter
£40
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Reading, RG1

Loki had the best time with Shubham! I was sent lots of pictures and updates throughout my dogs stay and in all of them he had the biggest smile on his face. I would highly recommend using them :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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Andrea M.
£39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
9 years of experience
Reading, RG4

Vinny had a wonderful time staying with Andrea and Luka. Andrea sent regular updates and photos throughout the day, which gave me real peace of mind while he was with her. By the time I picked him up, he was tuckered out and ready for bed. I would thoroughly recommend Andrea to anyone looking for a caring dog sitter.

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Martin C.
Sitter Profile Image: Debika B.
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Debika B.
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
10 years of experience
Reading, RG1

Amazing dog sitting for our highly energetic puppy. Such a lovely caring couple it was clear from the get go that willow was going to be well looked after. Throughout the few days, Debika & husband kept me well informed and sent loads of pictures. When picking Willow up she was so happy, it made the entire experience an easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I would highly recommend and will be using again. Thanks 🙏

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Dominic P.
Sitter Profile Image: Anya A.
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Anya A.
£39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
20 years of experience
Reading, RG6

Anya and her family were great host for Buffy. They provided regular updates & photos and it was obvious how quickly they had made Buffy feel at home.

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Amanda B.
Star Sitter
£45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
7 repeat pet owners
25 years of experience
Reading, RG5

Amanda, Trevor, and their family took exceptional care of our two dogs. They were communicative, kind, and very attentive to our pups throughout the two-week stay. Our large dogs each have their quirks, and it's clear that Amanda and Trevor are both very knowledgeable and compassionate in the way they cared for them. Any pup would be lucky to stay with them!

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Teresa N.
£39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Reading, RG6

Wonderful, caring family. They keep us informed with photos during my dog's stay with them, and their dog Cosmo is a delight. Thoroughly recommend Theresa and Family as hosts.

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Sabina P.
£33
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Reading, RG5

First time leaving our dog with Sabine and it could not have gone better ! Sabine provided comforting updates and accommodated our changing needs! Would highly recommend and have already rebooked!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

From our initial "meet and greet" until the time I collected Hugo from Caroline after his stay, everything went perfectly. Caroline provided such wonderful care for Hugo, getting to understand his personality and sending me updates as to how he was getting along in a different environment. You can just tell your dog will be in safe hands. Definitely the gold standard of dog care.....definitely recommended!

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Mark P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Vinny had a wonderful time staying with Veena and Ajay. They provided regular photos and videos showing what he was up to, and after a few nights with them he was fully tuckered out. Would recommend!

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Martin C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carole was amazing with my little boy while I was away - he's almost 15 yrs old now so leaving him for any amount of time can be nerve wracking but Carole gave me reassurance the whole time. She always sent daily photos of him and updates as to how he was doing - mostly he just enjoyed lounging with her and her other 4 gorgeous puggies. I came back to a very happy and spoilt pug and I will deffo book with Carole again in the future. Carole, thanks for being so kind and helpful - see you soon :)

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Nicci C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Chenyan and Mae for taking great care of Nelly. I was given plenty of updates and photos on how Nelly was doing throughout the day, I can tell she had a great time. I would be very happy to book Chenyan again to look after our pup.

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Alison M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily is absolutely wonderful and I cannot recommend her highly enough! This was my first time using Rover and I was genuinely a little nervous — it was also the first time Marley (9-year-old Siberian Husky) and Bailey (3-year-old Golden Retriever) had ever stayed overnight at a sitter's home, let alone for 5 nights. But from the moment I met Emily, she put all my worries completely at ease. Throughout the stay, Emily followed the feeding and walking routines to the letter, went above and beyond by walking the dogs twice a day, and made sure they were in a safe and relaxing environment at all times. She sent photos and updates several times a day and was always responsive and easy to communicate with — a huge comfort when you're thousands of miles away! Marley and Bailey came home happy, relaxed, and clearly very well looked after. It was so lovely to see how much they enjoyed their time with her. Emily is flexible, caring, professional, and truly a dog lover. I will absolutely turn to her again next time I need pet sitting, and would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends and anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated sitter. Thank you so much, Emily! 🐾

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Leo L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our lively 1 year old pup stayed overnight with Harry and Laura and was looked after really well. They were really caring with her and understanding with her energy levels! Would really recommend- thank you 😊😊

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Isobel M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is a wonderful sitter - friendly, professional and very responsible. She clearly loves animals. Regular updates were sent, dietary requirements were followed, everything kept clean and tidy and our dog came back healthy and happy. Highly recommend booking with Anna to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter.

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Alice X.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Huge thank you to Runyu for the changes in my request! The dogs came back happy and absolutely shattered which means they had a good time!

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Charlie P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Vanessa looked after our dog for a week and our experience has been excellent. Even before the session, Vanessa took time to meet our dog and understand her routine. Communication with Vanessa has been very clear and timely; she provided regular updates and nice photos too! She took very good care of our dog who seemed happy and content staying over and would definitely book with her again!

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Mark L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ruby had the best time with Shubham. They were great in keeping us up to date with her activities and photos. She was very well looked after, thank you!

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Charlotte M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing dog sitting for our highly energetic puppy. Such a lovely caring couple it was clear from the get go that willow was going to be well looked after. Throughout the few days, Debika & husband kept me well informed and sent loads of pictures. When picking Willow up she was so happy, it made the entire experience an easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I would highly recommend and will be using again. Thanks 🙏

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Dominic P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Vinny had a wonderful time staying with Andrea and Luka. Andrea sent regular updates and photos throughout the day, which gave me real peace of mind while he was with her. By the time I picked him up, he was tuckered out and ready for bed. I would thoroughly recommend Andrea to anyone looking for a caring dog sitter.

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Martin C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you very much to Hannah and Andy for taking wonderful care of Nessa, our gentle rescue whippet. We really appreciated the daily updates and lovely photos, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away for 8 nights. It was clear that Nessa was very happy and well cared for in their home. Thank you for being so attentive to her needs and making her feel comfortable and settled. We would absolutely love for Nessa to stay with Hannah and Andy again in the future. 😊

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Imge A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bramble always loves spending time with Nathalia. I always appreciate the photos and updates Nathalia sends knowing that Bramble is being so well cared for x

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Tracy P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Giz took great care of our dog, Roket, for the weekend. She kept us updated with photos and messages. We definitely recommend booking with her.

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Deniz C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was amazing and took really good care of our senior dog Kary! We got several updates and photos every day and gave us peace of mind that Kary was not only safe but also had a great time! Of course sweet Holly helped a lot ☺️ We will book again and would definitely recommend

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Giannis D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter. From the very beginning, communication was clear, friendly, and reassuring. Our dog felt comfortable quickly, and we received regular updates, photos, and little notes that gave us total peace of mind while we were away. What really stood out was the level of care and attention. This wasn’t just basic feeding and walking our dog was treated like part of the family. We would absolutely trust them again to take care of our dog and highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone reliable, caring, and genuinely invested in your pet’s wellb

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Marlena a.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ivory was fantastic - responsive, attentive, and genuinely understanding while she cared for my toy poodle for nearly two weeks. Along with her partner Andrew, she took the time to get to know him and offered thoughtful reassurance throughout, which made a real difference. I felt completely at ease trusting her with his care. I was really happy to see photos and videos of him enjoying himself at home and on his walks. Thank you so much! X Anrish

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Gurvinder K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog was very well looked after. We did have a meet and greet before as kush is a big dog. I am so happy with the way yuet handled and looked after kush whilst I went on holiday. Yuets calm approach with kush and caring nature made me content he is in safe hands. I was regularly updated on the app but unfortunately the app wasn’t working on holiday hence why I was unable to message yuet but I could see I was receiving regular updates. Thank you so much yuet he definitely loved your balcony.

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Israh S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

From being really worried about leaving my dogs with a relative stranger to being so pleased with how well they were looked after, Richard was brilliant. They’ve been so well looked after, home from home with lots of walks. We came home to totally relaxed and calm, even our needy spaniel who was so relaxed and who has fallen for Richards beautiful dog Moo. Will definitely be asking him to look after our dogs again, thank you Richard.

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Tracey L.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Reading 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 Reading dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £26 to as high as £47 per night.

As of Jun 2026, 1,229 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Reading. 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.

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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 Reading.

Rover makes it easy to find Reading 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
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