Dog Boarding Welwyn Hatfield
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“Ollie and Hector had a great break with Heidi and Bill, they were very well cared for and came hime happy. Thank you so much for caring for my boys so well, will definitely be in contact for their next holiday with you x”
“A big thank you to Catherine and her family for looking after Benji so well! It was his first time staying away from us and he's clearly had a wonderful time, enjoying lots of fuss and cuddles. The environment was perfect for him, a loving family home. We would thoroughly recommend Catherine as a sitter - nothing phased her and we were kept regularly updated with photos throughout his stay. He's looking forward to coming again!”
About: I have been around dogs since childhood and have had a Border collie from a pup up to senior years. I have looked after my Daughters Hungarian Vizsla since he was a puppy and he is now 3 years old, I still have him a couple of days/nights a week since she has moved house. I am very confident with high energy dogs( you don't get much more energetic than a Collie and a Vizsla!😄. I love dogs of all breeds and ages (although I do have a soft spot for the oldies) and prefer their company to humans as I'm sure most dog owners do🥰. I have taken early retirement from a busy office job and love spending my mornings going for a walk at the local parks and woodland which I am very lucky to have close by. I have a good size garden for playtime and dogs are welcome for a snuggle on the sofa with a cosy blanket. I'm no longer working so will have plenty of free time with your pups for walks, play and cuddles. I am flexible throughout the week and weekends for boarding when available. I have a fenced in garden and am around all day if your dog is anxious and needs company. Also have a bouncy 3 year old Viszla to hand for playtime if they are happy to do so.I have a large crate available if this is what your dog is more comfortable using for sleeping and chill time.
“Jack loved his stay with Donna. We were given daily updates with photos which helped us enjoy our time away without any guilt. We picked him up and he never gave any looks wondering why we had left him. He was bouncy and happy. Thank you so much Donna for your love and support ❤️”
“Nicholas and Jia were fabulous dog sitters for our boy. He has some anxiety and can be high energy as well. But they looked after him so well and gave him all the love, attention and exercise he needed. Updates were sent as often as needed. They are very good at what they do and were also great at putting my mind at ease as I had been nervous about leaving him. We will definitely use them again as soon as we can. Thank you both 😊 🐾”
About: I’ve always had a natural love for dogs and feel completely at ease around them. Growing up, I had my own dog who was a big part of my life, so I understand the attention, care, and patience they need to feel happy and secure. Spending time with dogs comes naturally to me—I enjoy their personalities, energy, and companionship, whether that means going on walks, playing, or just keeping them company. I’m attentive to their needs and committed to making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for while they’re with me. I work full-time during the week, but I’m available for pet care in the mornings, evenings, and at weekends. This means I can fit visits in around a consistent routine and make sure your pet is checked on regularly. I’m reliable and organised, so I always plan visits carefully to suit your pet’s needs, whether that’s feeding, playtime, or just keeping them company. I’m also happy to be flexible where possible and will communicate clearly with you about availability and timings. I provide a calm, safe and reliable environment for pets, whether I’m caring for them in their own home or visiting for drop-ins. I make sure to follow each pet’s usual routine as closely as possible, including feeding times, litter cleaning, and any specific instructions from the owner. Having grown up with cats, I understand how important it is for them to feel comfortable in their space. I’m patient and attentive, and I always take time to build trust at the pet’s pace. I keep the home clean, secure, and stress-free, and I’m happy to send regular updates and photos so you know your pet is happy and well cared for.
“Sara and family were fabulous. Presley settled quickly and he was treated like he was their own. I had loads of updates and photos and communication was excellent. We will definitely see her again. Thank you Sara.”
“Karen and her family were amazing with Trixie. They are very obviously dog lovers and their home and garden are perfect for looking after dogs. Karen was brilliant at keeping us updated with how she was and a photo each morning and it was clear when we picked Trixie up she’d been very happy there. Would absolutely recommend and will be booking again!”
“My dog had a great time with Mylinh. Mylinh kept me updated and sent me lots of pictures through out my dogs stay with her. Easy to communicate with and always got back to me quickly. I would 100% reccomend Mylinh.”
“Claire was great. She was available at quite short notice to look after my son’s cat Tosa while we were on holiday. She communicated well and gave us plenty of updates on how Tosa was doing. Tosa was happy and comfortable.”
“Wow! What’s a wonderful, kind and generous person. We are so lucky to have found you. Alfie has been looked after so well I think he is sad to have come home. I’m sure he will drag me to your house the next time we go for a walk. The photos and little messages are so reassuring. We would definitely recommend you to any potential doggy parents. Absolutely perfect 🤩 I would give more stars if I could! XX”
“Shishir and Marion took great care of Alfie, from the start they saw I was anxious about leaving him with a strangers and did everything they could help reassure me, allowing me to schedule a few meetings and greets to get to know them and for them to get to know Alfie. Throughout my stay I got daily updates and pictures and felt constantly reassured he was happy whilst I was enjoying my holiday. I would book them again without a doubt and highly recommend them!”
About: I’ve been passionate about dogs for many years and currently own a friendly German Spitz called Frankie, who is a much-loved member of our family. I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pet, and I treat every dog as if they were my own. I’m currently working towards my iPET qualification in canine care to further develop my knowledge of dog welfare, behaviour and safe handling. I provide a calm, loving home environment with plenty of attention, play, enrichment and walks tailored to each dog’s needs. I particularly enjoy caring for small and medium-sized dogs and believe every dog deserves patience, kindness and lots of cuddles. I’ll also keep you updated with regular photos and messages, so you can relax knowing your dog is happy and well cared for. I’m available evenings and weekends, with flexible availability to suit your needs. I’ll always make sure your pet receives plenty of attention, exercise, enrichment and affection while they’re in my care, so they feel safe, happy and relaxed. Your pet’s safety and wellbeing are my priority. I provide a calm, loving home environment with a secure garden for supervised play and exercise. I follow your pet’s usual routine as closely as possible and will keep you updated with regular photos and messages for complete peace of mind.
“Ashley was wonderful looking after Nero for a weekend. Regular and open communication before he arrived and photos and updates sent during his stay. Nero thoroughly enjoyed his time there, I would highly recommend Ashley.”
“We’ve just recently used Amanda twice to look after our German Shepherd Ava, once for a long weekend then for a weeks’ holiday. After first arranging a meet and greet so we could introduce Ava to Amanda’s dog Betsy, Ava was very happy to go and stay. We know that there was lots of walks, cuddles and playtime with Amanda, Betsy and the other dogs that were also there on a few days. Would certainly recommend Amanda, and would have no hesitation in using her services again in the future.”
“Sebastian was amazing with Nala! She stayed overnight and really enjoyed herself with his dog Bao, they have become best friends 🥰 They played for hours and Nala had great fun! Sebastian was very reliable and kept me updated with photos and regular updates of how Nala is doing and what she’s been doing. I was able to relax knowing she is safe and happy. I also met Candice his wife who is lovely and you can see they both love dogs very much. Thank you both so much and Nala will definitely be staying with you again soon! 💗🙏🏼”
“Our dog Chai had a wonderful time with Tanirika. He stayed over for 5 days and was well looked after. Tanirika gave us regular updates throughout his stay and we could see he was thoroughly enjoying himself and was in great hands. This reassurance allowed me and my family to relax and enjoy our trip abroad. I highly recommend Tanirika if you ever need someone to look after your dog.”
“We had a great experience and would happily recommend Sohee. She took excellent care of our mini daschund, kept us updated throughout, and made everything really easy. Her lovely dog, Winston, is so friendly and helped our dog settle in straight away. We’d definitely book with her again!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Welwyn Hatfield is £35
Dog owners share their Rover experiences - Welwyn Hatfield
Heidi and her husband were fantastic pet sitters. We were naturally a little nervous leaving our dog, Bo, for the first time, but they immediately put our minds at ease. Heidi kept us updated every day with messages and photos, which was so reassuring. It was clear from the start that she is very experienced and genuinely loves dogs. Bo was so well looked after, with great walks, and she had a lovely home and secure garden to enjoy. We wouldn't hesitate to leave Bo with them again (in fact already booked her next trip) and would highly recommend Heidi and her husband to anyone looking for caring, reliable, and experienced pet sitters.
Sarah is absolutely incredible, she took such good care of our 5.5 month puppy over the weekend. Pup was so happy and comfortable in Sarah’s home, Sarah kept us updated with pics which showed our puppy truly being integrated into their family life. Thank you Sarah, for taking such good care of Joules - she loved her stay at aunty Sarah’s and she’d love to come back!
Harry, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, had a wonderful time staying with Sarah. He loved her other Cavaliers and enjoyed great walks and lots of cuddles. He was so chilled when we arrived back to pick him up that he barely lifted his head from the comfiest, softiest bean bag that I've ever seen! We had a wonderful holiday knowing that Harry was being cared for with kindness and love. We can't thank you enough and look forward to seeing you soon!
We are so happy to have found Nicholas and Jia to look after stitch, when we picked him up after the weekend away he was happy, healthy and our normal boy. We had daily updates from Nicholas with pictures of stitch and keeping us up to date on how he was settling in. We would highly recommend this couple and will most definitely be using them for our holidays or trips away. Thankyou for looking after our fur baby
Our dog Chai had a wonderful time with Tanirika. He stayed over for 5 days and was well looked after. Tanirika gave us regular updates throughout his stay and we could see he was thoroughly enjoying himself and was in great hands. This reassurance allowed me and my family to relax and enjoy our trip abroad. I highly recommend Tanirika if you ever need someone to look after your dog.
This was the second time that Jess cared for our little Beagle boy, and the longest time we have ever been away. What can I say, Jess was absolutely amazing (again). She provided daily photo/video updates, and clearly cared very much about putting our minds at rest. She made our little boy feel like he was at home, and he did not want to leave 😂 I would absolutely recommend Jess to anyone - she is a star!
I have used Beata’s services twice for Cooper and she has been fantastic in her commitment towards great care of my boy. She has been pampering him with additional food and taking care of his ailing paw once she identified that issue with antibiotics. Would recommend her to anyone who is looking for services within the South Hatfield area
Leo and Chico have stayed with Melanie several times now, and they absolutely love it! They are always happy to go back, enjoy being around other furry friends, and come home relaxed and well cared for. Melanie keeps us updated and gives us great peace of mind when we’re away. We wouldn’t trust anyone else with our boys. Highly recommended! 🐶🐾
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- Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Dog Boarding in Welwyn Hatfield on Rover is £36.8 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of July 2026, there are 15,063 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Welwyn Hatfield. Enter your postcode to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Finding the right boarding environment is all about peace of mind. Boarding with a sitter on Rover helps you find a cosy experience in a real home for your dog.
When searching for a host, look for a sitter who:
- Offers a secure, home-like environment that is clean and welcoming
- Adheres to your dog’s established routine for meals, activity, and rest
- Possesses relevant experience with your pet’s specific breed, size, and personality
- Maintains clear communication regarding the frequency of photo and message updates
Don’t skip the Meet & Greet! The free Meet & Greet is the best way to see where your dog will sleep and who they might play with.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poo breaks occured. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available for dedicated customer support by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalised, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog's vaccines is the best way to be 'boarding ready'. Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Sitters in East of England may request that your dog be up-to-date on core vaccines, such as Canine Distemper, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Adenovirus (also known as DHP or DHPPi), Leptospirosis and Kennel Cough. Cats may be required to have Feline Panleucopenia Virus, Feline Herpesvirus, Feline Calicivirus, and Feline Leukaemia Virus up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes dedicated customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to £25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Every sitter on Rover must pass an identity verification before they can list their services. An identity verification confirms that the sitter is who they say they are based on their documents.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to £25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit our Trust & Safety page .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest vet. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorisation form for your regular vet. An authorisation form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
We require sitters to operate in compliance with applicable local licensing requirements. In England, pet sitters who board dogs or provide doggy day care as a business may need a valid licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. When vetting your sitter, ask if they meet local licensing requirements for dog boarding. This confirmation is important for coverage under the Rover Guarantee. Read more about our requirement for following local licensing requirements .
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