Dog Boarding in Scottish Borders

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Top-rated Scottish Borders dog sitters

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Juliet B.
Star Sitter
£34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat pet owners
50 years of experience
Melrose, TD6

Arlo had a brilliant stay with Juliet over Christmas. He was clearly very well looked after and loved by her and it was such a relief to know he was in safe hands. Juliet was responsive to his needs and really understood what he needed. He can't wait to go back!

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Ruth P.
Star Sitter
£29
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat pet owners
26 years of experience
Ancrum, TD8

Our dog Duke had his first stay with Ruth and Ron and their adorable dog Jasper. Duke was very well looked after, he seemed very settled and quite at home whilst we were away and both he and Jasper got on great. Duke will defo be back to stay if they will have him!

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Michele J.
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James Stuart H.
£32
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
30 years of experience
Galashiels, TD1

Could not have asked for a better sitter. Our dog clearly had a great time and because of that, we could focus on the event we were attending. James is clearly an extremely experienced and caring dog sitter. Could not recommend more. Thank you James!

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Anne M.
Star Sitter
£39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat pet owners
30 years of experience
Midlothian, EH22

Anne is a lovely person and she took great care of Daisy. Daisy will be back to stay with Anne at the end of June. It is comforting to know Daisy is so well looked after by Anne.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alison Jane H.
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Alison Jane H.
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
40 years of experience
Stow, TD1

Alison was absolutely lovely and took such caring, thoughtful care of our senior chihuahua and his quirky needs. She was very patient, kind, and clearly understood his needs, which gave us real peace of mind. We felt completely comfortable leaving him with her and had a great experience overall. We wouldn’t hesitate to book Alison again and would highly recommend her.

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Victoria M.
£32
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
30 years of experience
Prestonpans, EH32

Victoria and her family was fabulous with our dog. They were very attentive and wanting to know everything she needs to stay comfortably. My dog had an operation two weeks before her stay and they truly paid attention as to what will be best for her. The children showered her with love, but were respectful not to overstimulate. The back garden is large, but Rowan was mainly taken for walks, as she was not allow to play too vigorously due to the surgery. She did not want to leave upon my return! Also, I am grateful to Victoria for one favour she did, due to a small mistake I have made.

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Sitter Profile Image: Naomi H.
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Naomi H.
Star Sitter
£23
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
10 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Midlothian, EH23

From the first time meeting naomi I knew id made the right choice for my boy milo Naomi was so welcoming and friendly and put my mind at ease I was kept updated everyday and sent lots of pics of milo having the time of his life I actually wondered if he would come home he looked that settled this was the first time Ive left milo with anyone and for the 4 days I had no worries at all and am so glad I've found a reliable trustworthy dog boarder for future thanks again Naomi xxxxxx

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John W.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
17 repeat pet owners
15 years of experience
East Lothian, EH21

Our Chihuahua Skye has stayed with John twice now and she’s has the best time with him. We always get great update photos and John is fast to respond to any questions we may have. Skye will definitely be back to spend time with John again. Thank you so much Trisha and Andrew

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Sitter Profile Image: Kirsty M.
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Kirsty M.
Star Sitter
£29
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
19 repeat pet owners
16 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH16

Kirsty was very good with Leo, we met her in advance as it was his first time staying with her, but he immediately felt very comfortable in Kirsty’s home! Kirsty was very patient with him, it was a bit challenging being around Hogmanay as he’s terrified of fireworks but Kirsty and her kids gave him lots of cuddles and the attention he needed. He also had nice walks with them and he came back home very happy and relaxed. Thank you Kirsty and family for looking after our ‘baby’ ☺️🐾

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Sitter Profile Image: Claire S.
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Claire S.
£36
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat pet owner
9 years of experience
Milton Bridge, EH26

Claire was absolutely brilliant with Neville. We have already booked his next stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a home from home for their pup. Claire sent loads of pictures and updates and we were really put at ease that our dog was being very well looked after.

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kim A.
Star Sitter
£34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
40 years of experience
Musselburgh, EH21

We were a bit apprehensive of the idea of finding a dog sitter when our girl is still so young but we are so happy with everything Kim did for us. Penny was in good hands, very well cared for and clearly had an absolute blast every day. Kim is lovely, clearly cares a lot for all dogs, and looked after Penny as if she was her own, we couldn't be happier with how our first experience on Rover has went.

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle T.
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Danielle T.
£32
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
Bonnyrigg, EH19

Danielle and Dougie were the absolute best. I knew my dog Carmen was in good hands the moment I met them. Everything was great and Carmen had the best time with them - going on gorgeous walks, plenty of exercise and lots of cuddles! Thanks again guys ❤️

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Derek B.
Star Sitter
£28
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
251 reviews
65 repeat pet owners
25 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH15

I can not praise and thank Derek & his wife enough for how caring they were with Sadie. They could not have done more and Sadie could not have been taken better care for.

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Kevinjon M.
Star Sitter
£23
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
11 repeat pet owners
60 years of experience
HAWICK, TD9

Kevin was amazing looked after my 2 cats so well kept me informed how they was sent pictures and was very polite came out to introduce himself will definitely be booking with him again thanks Kevin

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Siyi l.
Star Sitter
£40
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
24 repeat pet owners
5 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH7

Siyi looked after Kali for a week and took such great care of her! She can sometimes be anxious in new places, but Siyi made her feel completely at home and she was so happy and comfortable throughout her stay. Thank you!

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Cassandra C.
£27
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
21 years of experience
Newtongrange, EH22

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Cassandra and her family. They were honestly amazing with our dogs and made the whole thing so easy for us. Even when there were a couple of little tummy issues with one of our dogs, she handled it so calmly and kept us updated, which really put our minds at ease. It’s never easy leaving your dogs with someone else, but we felt completely comfortable knowing they were being so well looked after. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for better. Such a lovely family — would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for someone to care for their dogs.

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Katie R.
£37
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Easthouses, EH22

Absolutely wonderful experience! My dog came back happy, well-fed, and clearly loved. Daily updates and photos gave me total peace of mind. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Monika j.
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Monika j.
Star Sitter
£30
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
37 repeat pet owners
8 years of experience
Loanhead, EH20

Monika is a very friendly and welcoming person. My dog Luca took to her the first time he saw her and this filled me with confidence. Left Luca for 3 weeks with Monika and she sent me daily updates. On picking up Luca I saw how happy he was there. Also he looked very fit and muscular thanks to Monika long walks. I most definitely recommend monika. In fact, she’ll be my first call from now on.

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Jemma C.
Star Sitter
£25
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
14 years of experience
Bonnyrigg, EH19

Jemma and Keira welcomed our dogs into their home and made it a home from home while we were away. They took them on doggy adventures above and beyond expectations. They were both well looked after.

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Laura B.
Star Sitter
£45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
23 repeat pet owners
7 years of experience
Haddington, EH41

Laura and David had our dog, Murphy, for an overnight this weekend and we returned to a very happy, content pup who was obviously very looked after! Laura sent some updates and pictures throughout his stay which was lovely. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again (in fact he’s already booked in for a 5 night stay in July). Thanks so much❤️

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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Juliet takes such great care of my dog Mollie. Mollie is always so happy and excited to see Juliet which gives me great piece of mind when I am away. Would highly recommend Juliet!

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Laura H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mollie had a great second stay with Juliet. She had a wonderful time and I know she was taken really good care off, playing games and going for nice walks. Will definitely book with Juliet again!

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Laura H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Juliet was amazing, she bonded instantly with Toby and kept us updated with his progress with lovely photos. Can’t recommend her enough and I don’t think Toby wanted to come home, he had such a good time.

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Jayne B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

First time leaving Larry with anyone outside of family. Cameron was great - took Larry on a bunch of adventures and updated us daily which included photos. This was a big comfort. Wouldn’t hesitate in using Cameron again the future.

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Danny K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Second time using Cameron and again very happy with the excellent service. Our cocker Charlie very relaxed and content being left with Cameron and great to get pic and story updates. First class.

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David Y.
Boarding
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Scottish Borders is £30

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Sitters in Scottish Borders average 6
repeat pet owners for dog boarding

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As of May 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £20 to as high as £39 per night.

As of May 2026, 56 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Scottish Borders. 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, 93% of Scottish Borders dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Dog boarding sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 6 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 Scottish Borders.

Rover makes it easy to find Scottish Borders 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 56 dog boarding sitters in Scottish Borders 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.