Dog Boarding in Southend-On-Sea
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“Thank you so much for taking suck excellent care of Archie. We really appreciate how you kept us up to date and took pictures to show how happy and calm he was while he was away. Thank you”


About: This is your reason for contacting me and booking with me for your stay I'm fun young and energetic! I have a perfect understanding including Experience in training, Behavioral modifications, excellent understanding of how to manage and care for pets Other special skills with pet or qualifications? Studied at Writtle University College Level 1& 2 & 3 diploma in animal studies and level 3 Agriculture husbandry diploma distinction * Hello, I'm Harriett I'm 27 years old and I'm passionate about looking after animals I have had animals throughout my life when growing up from dogs cats rabbits bearded dragons Hamsters to fish and the last one is horses. Honestly: I'm currently not working at the moment but I have plenty of time on my hands while the little one is at school.. Keeping myself occupied I have fully fenced of garden a medium size plenty of running space for your dog Privacy space for your dog to relax through out the day I am dedicated to creating a stressfree comfortable experience for for your pets your pet well-being is my top priority and I strive to make them feel at home while you're away. I look forward to meeting you and your beloved pets,

“Tilly has had a wonderful weeks holiday with Juliet. Juliet treated Tilly like she was one of her family during her stay. We were so nervous about leaving her, but Tilly remembered Juliet and her family from her last short visit and seemed happy straight away. Juliet sent us lots of photos and videos which we really appreciated. It was so wonderful to see how settled and happy she was. I can't recommend Juliet enough and just want to say a big thank you again to her and Rob. See you soon!”


“This is the first time I've used Rover and I'm really glad it was Lucy & Family that took care of my dog Fiddich! He came back just as he left and it sounds like a good time was had by all. I'd happily leave Fiddich in their care again.”


“Tina was a lovely host, Max loved his time over the weekend. Tina was really accommodating, enabling us to drop Max off earlier. Time went lovely videos and pictures of Max helping us relax knowing he was having fun! Thanks Tina!”


“Sam looked after my Maggie while I was on holiday. Maggie settled in very quickly with Sam which was very reassuring for me .Maggie had the best time with some amazing walks every day.Sam has a very caring nature and clearly loves animals.I would not hesitate in recommending Sam with your pets and I will definitely be using Sam in the future.”


“Absolutely fantastic lass x will definitely be booking again after our dog going to another boarder elsewhere while we’re doing a travelling trip and coming back to us poorly wed lost trust in boarders a little bit and while our dog was poorly was worried about leaving her again but our accommodation didn’t accept dogs. We left her with Rebecca and her kids whom treated her like a princess and loads of photos of her improving after her ordeal elsewhere. Lovely lass and grateful for updates, and friendly from my home town. Thank you so much from Maddie and Kate/Ash x”


“Thank you for easing Rufus into a night away from home! This was a new one for us but I could trust he was being taken care of and that really made the experience less worrisome :)”


“Would 100% recommend daniel and will be booking again. Our fur baby came home very happy, had regular updates everyday. We met in the park prior to booking and felt very comfortable leaving my little sausage with daniel. 10/10”


“Erin and Fabio were brilliant. Our little doggie is getting on in years and they looked after her so well, sent us pics and give us little updates while we were away. We would recommend highly, you can leave your pet in safe and responsible hands with them. We’ll certainly be coming back and thank them for looking after Dolly so well!”


“Beverley was absolutely wonderful looking after our dog, Lola. From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease knowing Lola would be in safe and caring hands. She was friendly, reliable, and went out of her way to make sure Lola was happy and well looked after. We could tell Beverly genuinely loves animals, and that gave us such peace of mind while we were away. We would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy pet sitter.”


About: I have always had a dog since being a child. We have a golden retriever who is super chilled and would love company. I work from home and have the capacity to look after more than 1 dog. I work from home, taking clients calls in the day, but I choose my own hours. I have a 3 year old daughter so your dog must be child friendly and non-aggressive. My dog is a super softy she will get along with friendly and playful dogs but not dogs who are prone to protect their food and toys etc because she will get scared and end up not feeling happy in her own space. I have a fenced garden, lots of downstairs space, a friendly dog and family who loves dogs too. We love walking and being in the garden.

About: I've cared for dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities and from energetic puppies to gentle seniors needing a little extra TLC. I understand that every dog has their own unique needs, and I always take the time to make them feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you're away. What sets me apart is my calm, patient approach and my attention to detail. I don’t just “watch” dogs, I engage with them, build trust, and create a routine that mirrors their home life as closely as possible. Whether it’s giving medications, handling anxious pups, or keeping a training routine consistent, I’ve got it covered. I treat every dog like they’re part of the family, because they are. I currently work from home while building my own business, which gives me the flexibility and time to care for dogs throughout the day. I absolutely love animals, and providing a safe, loving space for them fits perfectly into my lifestyle. We live in a ground floor flat with a fully fenced back garden, making it a safe and secure environment for dogs. Your pet will be well cared for, loved, and treated like family in our calm, pet friendly home.

“Charlotte looked after Bane, our Staffordshire Bull Terrier for the weekend & he had THE BEST TIME.... in the past I have always used kennels for stays away, this was our first 'dog sitter' experience & it's definitely the way forward! Charlotte was friendly & flexible, she kept in touch with us regularly during Bane's stay & sent us lots of lovely pictures to put our mind at ease that he was happy & enjoying his stay. She clearly has the 'magic touch' when it comes to caring for animals & we will definitely be back again! Thank you so much! :o) xx”


About: I am a certified Pet Microchip Implanter; I've taken care of cats for as long as 10 years now - tending to their basic needs as well as getting to understand their behavioural traits. I have also dog sat for French bulldogs, Labradors and Pomeranians - once you've bonded with an animal it's the best feeling in the world. I work from home with a flexible schedule, so I have time on my hands to help take care of your pet and tend to walking and feeding duties. I have a fenced garden, 4 separate rooms, 3 bathrooms and a spacious hallway. I will keep the pet happy by providing them with quality time and a safe and comfortable place for down time.

About: I’m good with all ages of dogs and cats I have a big heart for animals keep any animal in my care safe and secure It gives me the freedom to walk outside and look after them inside too pet care gives me the knowledge of improving every walk or sitting Food and water , bathing if the owner wants it done I offer keeping your pet healthy with walks and pick there toilets up whenever they go
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Prices are estimates per night for one dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 15% and taxes will apply.


Maria M.

“Thank you so much for taking suck excellent care of Archie. We really appreciate how you kept us up to date and took pictures to show how happy and calm he was while he was away. Thank you”


Harriett A.
About: This is your reason for contacting me and booking with me for your stay I'm fun young and energetic! I have a perfect understanding including Experience in training, Behavioral modifications, excellent understanding of how to manage and care for pets Other special skills with pet or qualifications? Studied at Writtle University College Level 1& 2 & 3 diploma in animal studies and level 3 Agriculture husbandry diploma distinction * Hello, I'm Harriett I'm 27 years old and I'm passionate about looking after animals I have had animals throughout my life when growing up from dogs cats rabbits bearded dragons Hamsters to fish and the last one is horses. Honestly: I'm currently not working at the moment but I have plenty of time on my hands while the little one is at school.. Keeping myself occupied I have fully fenced of garden a medium size plenty of running space for your dog Privacy space for your dog to relax through out the day I am dedicated to creating a stressfree comfortable experience for for your pets your pet well-being is my top priority and I strive to make them feel at home while you're away. I look forward to meeting you and your beloved pets,


Juliet W.

“Tilly has had a wonderful weeks holiday with Juliet. Juliet treated Tilly like she was one of her family during her stay. We were so nervous about leaving her, but Tilly remembered Juliet and her family from her last short visit and seemed happy straight away. Juliet sent us lots of photos and videos which we really appreciated. It was so wonderful to see how settled and happy she was. I can't recommend Juliet enough and just want to say a big thank you again to her and Rob. See you soon!”


Lucy H.Star Sitter

“This is the first time I've used Rover and I'm really glad it was Lucy & Family that took care of my dog Fiddich! He came back just as he left and it sounds like a good time was had by all. I'd happily leave Fiddich in their care again.”


Tina M.

“Tina was a lovely host, Max loved his time over the weekend. Tina was really accommodating, enabling us to drop Max off earlier. Time went lovely videos and pictures of Max helping us relax knowing he was having fun! Thanks Tina!”


Samantha J.

“Sam looked after my Maggie while I was on holiday. Maggie settled in very quickly with Sam which was very reassuring for me .Maggie had the best time with some amazing walks every day.Sam has a very caring nature and clearly loves animals.I would not hesitate in recommending Sam with your pets and I will definitely be using Sam in the future.”


Rebecca S.

“Absolutely fantastic lass x will definitely be booking again after our dog going to another boarder elsewhere while we’re doing a travelling trip and coming back to us poorly wed lost trust in boarders a little bit and while our dog was poorly was worried about leaving her again but our accommodation didn’t accept dogs. We left her with Rebecca and her kids whom treated her like a princess and loads of photos of her improving after her ordeal elsewhere. Lovely lass and grateful for updates, and friendly from my home town. Thank you so much from Maddie and Kate/Ash x”


Sally & Tim W.Star Sitter

“Thank you for easing Rufus into a night away from home! This was a new one for us but I could trust he was being taken care of and that really made the experience less worrisome :)”


Daniel P.

“Would 100% recommend daniel and will be booking again. Our fur baby came home very happy, had regular updates everyday. We met in the park prior to booking and felt very comfortable leaving my little sausage with daniel. 10/10”


Estelle K.

“lovley. looked after my dog amazing he came back so happy would definitely recommend”


Daria G.Star Sitter

“Daria was fantastic! I have a very anxious dog and she was so gentle and kind with my dogs needs. Thankyou so much for taking good care of her ❤️”


Erin S.

“Erin and Fabio were brilliant. Our little doggie is getting on in years and they looked after her so well, sent us pics and give us little updates while we were away. We would recommend highly, you can leave your pet in safe and responsible hands with them. We’ll certainly be coming back and thank them for looking after Dolly so well!”


Beverley F.

“Beverley was absolutely wonderful looking after our dog, Lola. From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease knowing Lola would be in safe and caring hands. She was friendly, reliable, and went out of her way to make sure Lola was happy and well looked after. We could tell Beverly genuinely loves animals, and that gave us such peace of mind while we were away. We would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy pet sitter.”


Emily A.

“Emily was great looking after Richie, very thorough kept us regularly updated. Her dog Rosie is absolutely lovely, very sweet! Would recommend to anyone!”


Rebecca C.
About: I have always had a dog since being a child. We have a golden retriever who is super chilled and would love company. I work from home and have the capacity to look after more than 1 dog. I work from home, taking clients calls in the day, but I choose my own hours. I have a 3 year old daughter so your dog must be child friendly and non-aggressive. My dog is a super softy she will get along with friendly and playful dogs but not dogs who are prone to protect their food and toys etc because she will get scared and end up not feeling happy in her own space. I have a fenced garden, lots of downstairs space, a friendly dog and family who loves dogs too. We love walking and being in the garden.


Rhianne K.

“Rhianne is an excellent option for dog care, she is really professional, great communication and just clearly loves dogs!”


Tommy H.
“Tommy is a lovely person and very easy to get along with. I was worried about having a dog sitter initially but when I met Tommy I soon felt relaxed and confident that he would take good care of my pet. Tommy is an experienced dog walker and has experience of being a pet owner himself. You wont be disappointed and my dog loves him and gets excited when he sees him knowing he will be having fun and exercise. Tommy is an animal lover which came across when I saw him with my dog and how he responded to him. Highly recommended.”


Charlotte K.

“Charlotte looked after Bane, our Staffordshire Bull Terrier for the weekend & he had THE BEST TIME.... in the past I have always used kennels for stays away, this was our first 'dog sitter' experience & it's definitely the way forward! Charlotte was friendly & flexible, she kept in touch with us regularly during Bane's stay & sent us lots of lovely pictures to put our mind at ease that he was happy & enjoying his stay. She clearly has the 'magic touch' when it comes to caring for animals & we will definitely be back again! Thank you so much! :o) xx”


Kamila B.
“Kamila is a responsible pet sitter and owner of 2 cats. She is attentive, calm and always commited to keeping pets safe, happy and comfortable.”


Adama C.
About: I’m good with all ages of dogs and cats I have a big heart for animals keep any animal in my care safe and secure It gives me the freedom to walk outside and look after them inside too pet care gives me the knowledge of improving every walk or sitting Food and water , bathing if the owner wants it done I offer keeping your pet healthy with walks and pick there toilets up whenever they go
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Southend-on-Sea is £34 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs £238. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs and their space's amenities. As a result, most Southend-on-Sea dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £27 to as high as £47 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 645 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea.
Rover makes it easy to find Southend-on-Sea 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 645 dog boarding sitters in Southend-on-Sea 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.
