Dog Boarding in Sunderland
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Top-rated Sunderland dog sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“Absolutely will recommend Steve and Lucy to anybody my dog sykes was made part of his family for duration of his stay ..photos and loads of texts throughout his stay highly recommended 💯”
“Bethany took my Woody in for 2 nights, at first he was a little nervous but quickly settled with Bethany and little Mollie. I’m told he ate, drank played and settled in all weekend and was relaxed and calm. Best character reference is that Bethany would take him again”
About: What sets me apart is availability and consistency. I work from home full-time, so dogs are never left alone and always have consistent supervision and company. I live in a calm, spacious two-bedroom house that’s ideal for in-home boarding. I’ve looked after dogs for several years through social platforms as well as for friends and family, and I’m comfortable following different routines and needs. I enjoy regular walks and providing attentive, reliable care. I’m especially well suited to puppies who need structure and senior dogs who benefit from a quieter, closely monitored environment. I work from home full-time, so pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I’m always available for supervision, regular walks, feeding, playtime, and companionship throughout the day. Dogs are never left alone for long periods and are part of my day rather than worked around. I provide a safe and clean home environment where dogs are well attended. Because I work from home, pets are never left unattended and their routines are followed carefully. My home is well suited for boarding, with plenty of space for dogs to settle comfortably, and I make sure walks, feeding, and rest are structured and consistent. I always prioritise a dog’s comfort, safety, and wellbeing while they’re in my care.
“Csilla and her lovely family hosted my cairn terrier Archie in their home 18 to 22 July whilst I was away for a short break. This is the second time Archie has stayed and as before he thoroughly enjoyed his stay, playing happily with resident dog Bobby and with Csilla’s young daughter! I would recommend Csilla as a dog sitter without reservation.”
“Charlotte was wonderful with our treasured cockapoo and we felt completely as ease whilst we were away for the night. We got regular updates and photos and videos and were completely reassured that Darcey was absolutely fine with Charlotte. We won’t hesitate to use Charlotte again to take care of Darcey 🐶❤️”
“Absolutely fab! Rolo settled straight in with Laura. He had plenty walks and came back happy and sleepy. Sent photos and kept me updated. Would definitely recommend and use again.”
“Highly recommend Megan she looked after my boy for just short of 2 weeks whilst we travelled abroad. Megan has fantastic communication, sent photos and kept me up to date which was massively reassuring and most importantly our boy was well looked after. Would use again.”
“Sima is such a wonderful sitter! Our girl Rita always has such a lovely time hanging out with the crew - the best review of all is how excited Rita was to see Sima again! We love all the photos updates, Rita lounging in the sun enjoying a holiday of her own, and Sima is great about getting in touch for the timing of pick up amd drop off. Our girl comes back so happy, we really trust that not only has she been taken great care of, but had quite a fun time as well!”
“Left my dog with Vera over christmas holidays. She kept me updated daily despite the season and my guy was only too healthy and happy when I went to pick him up. Very pleased.”
“Gabby was fantastic with our dog Nula, Nula was very well looked after and had a lovely time with Gabby. Gabby is a lovely caring young lady and I will definitely be using her again, the attention she gave to Nula was outstanding. I definitely recommend Gabby she is fabulous.”
“Jessica was amazing kept me updated and informed at all times regarding my Pomeranian bear sent photos all day and night on how he was doing and amazing updates 100% will be using Jessica again if needed in future with my puppy bear 🩷”
“Danielle was a fantastic dog sitter. Peggy was so well.looked after, so happy and Danielle kept us updated with pictures and messages. I'd 100% recommend Danielle to anyone thinking of getting someone to look after their dog, they couldn't be in safer hands. Peggy misses her.”
“Claire was fantastic at looking after my dog, she gave regular updates through the day on what they’d been up to. I felt my dog was in a “home from home” environment and treated as part of Claire’s family.”
About: As a proud Father to my 2 Pugs Bear and Barney and having previously owned another Pug Gus, who sadly passed I've become and expert in their behaviour, health issues, traits and how to treat them properly. Under my care they will feel loved and comfortable and will be made very welcome into my home by not only me but my pugs too. However, this does not limit me to Pugs only, I have looked after many of my friends and families dogs of different breeds and they are made just as welcome. I live in an area with plenty of choice for walks, with a lovely enclosed rear garden in a private estate. I'm happy to let your dog sleep with me and my pack and they would rarely be left alone other than calling to the shops for essentials. I work from home so they will never be on their own, I do occasionally need to attend meetings but if I did you would be made aware prior to boarding. If you want your dog to be spoilt I'm your guy. I can work with any furry requirements your Dog may have and medication. I'm happy to meet and greet prior to booking. I am currently based at home for work and other than that my life revolves around my 2 Pugs Bear and Barney. If ever I do need to attend any meetings you will be made aware prior to boarding. I live in a private estate surrounded by lovely walks of the local area. I have enclosed high fenced rear Garden which is enough room for dogs to have a run around and explore if they wish.
Over 749 pet owners in Sunderland have booked dog boarding
Sunderland dog owners share their Rover experiences
Steve and his family took great care of Sarge, my silver lab. It was quite last minute but Steve was more than happy to meet beforehand so that I could meet the family and see where Sarge would be staying for the night. I received plenty of updates, sarge settled in straight away and loved his little holiday! Will definitely be booking Steve again knowing that Sarge was happy there.
What can I say from first meeting Victoria I knew milo was in good care and going to be well looked after. We had regular updates , and Milo really enjoyed his stay, I will definitely be going back to Victoria she's a absolute Angel after we had to book Milo in at very short notice.,I would highly recommend Victoria to anyone wanting a dog sitting service. Thankyou Pauline Jimmy Sarah ❤️
Highly recommend Megan she looked after my boy for just short of 2 weeks whilst we travelled abroad. Megan has fantastic communication, sent photos and kept me up to date which was massively reassuring and most importantly our boy was well looked after. Would use again.
Ashleigh was fantastic, this was our first time leaving Yogi with anyone other than close family. And obviously we had resovations as concerns. However we felt at easy with Ashleigh from the start. We got regular updates and constant communication with how Yogi was doing. We would book them again in a heartbeat. And Yogi seemed to have a fantastic time
Left our puppy for the 1st time with Hannah, she really put me at ease and Bobby took to her straight away. We had a few little chats before hand and on the night she sent me lots of messages and pictures. I will not hesitate to book Hannah again and highly recommend her if your looking for someone to look after your baby.
Charlotte was fantastic with our Lucille. She had her for a full week whilst we were on holiday. Charlotte was in touch daily with updates and photos and was even really understanding and accommodating when we got our dates wrong (sorry again Charlotte). We won't hesitate to use Charlotte again as Lucille clearly loved her time there. Anyone looking for day care or longer you need to use this lady. Thanks again x
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Sunderland is £30
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Sitters in Sunderland average 4 repeat pet owners for dog boarding
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
As of Jan 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Sunderland 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 Sunderland dog boarding rates can be found from as low as £26 to as high as £41 per night.
As of Jan 2026, 485 pet sitters offer dog boarding in Sunderland. 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, 95% of Sunderland 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 Sunderland.
Rover makes it easy to find Sunderland 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 485 dog boarding sitters in Sunderland 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.
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