Dog Boarding In University District
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“Isabella was so great with CC! She was great to communicate with, pick up and drop off was super easy, and I got back a very tired dog! I would love to have CC stay with her again.”

“Jessica took great care of our dog, Holly. We received daily updates on how Holly was doing and she made our dog feel at home in a new environment. Jessica demonstrates a lot of patience and compassion for animals and also takes beautiful pictures of her furry guests. We are grateful that we know Holly will be cared for and safe when we are away from home. Thank you Jessica (and Mochi)!”

“Phillip and his family created the most loving and relaxing environment for Grouter’s stay with them. He was very communicative and easy to coordinate with. Grouter had a great time and I had a wonderful vacation knowing my pup was in great hands!”

“Lorena is absolutely amazing with dogs ! She has a calm gentle nature and I could immediately see that she loves, respects and knows how to connect with them . We felt comfortable and confident with our fur baby in her care .”

“Devan was excellent with Pepper, and was extremely meticulous in his communication. We received constant text and photo updates during his stay and that’s one of the most important qualities when caring for a pet.”

“Yingqi was outstanding. Very communicative sending photos and videos and took excellent care of our dog. I felt comfortable knowing that she was in great hands and my dog looked really happy being there. Would definitely book again!”

“My dog had a good time at Sunmee and Patrick’s. He made good friend with their dog Winter. Sunmee, Patrick and their lovely son took good care of Nui and kept me updated with videos and pictures. I look forward to booking NUI’s next stay with them.”


“Ponyo did an amazing job keeping our Olive happy, healthy, and engaged during her stay. She sent a ton of pictures each day, mixing useful information (poop quality and quantity) with adorable beagle faces around the yard. We are so grateful for the time she spent with Olive!”

“Maria was fantastic with our dog Kiki. She sent updates multiple times per day and it seemed like our dog loved her time with her! She was great at working with us on Kiki’s schedule and making sure she got all her medications. Would love definitely recommend and use in the future!”

“Brantley was fantastic! I was a little nervous leaving my dog as we just moved to Seattle. He kept me updated through the weekend and sent plenty of pictures. We really appreciated it!”

“Lina was amazing!! She was very communicative, sent us daily photos, and followed our directions perfectly! She was very sweet and caring with our pup while we were out for a week. Would highly recommend and we will definitely use Lina again!”

“Jasmine had a great time with Carolyn . She was there for 10 days and came back happy and healthy Carolyn also send pictures and updates multiple times a day . Thank you so much !”

“100% would book again. Adam was very patient and understanding. I have a VERY rambunctious and excited husky and chose Adam because he had raised a husky and knows the breed. He was on time, asked all the necessary care questions and made me feel confident that Riku was in good hands. Riku came back happy and I was able to have a nice night out with no worry.”

“Emily was fantastic. She met Moon ahead of time and they instantly connected and got along. She sent frequent pictures, took him on hikes and adventures around town. When we picked him up he was happy and kept running to her as well. We have already planned to book with her for future out of town trips we have.”

“Brittany was above and beyond fantastic! Our 7-year-old GSP loved the walks, the big backyard and special trip to Green Lake. Brittany sent me daily updates and pictures and was flexible when we arrived home early from our trip and picked up our dog a night early. I highly recommend Brittany and will be calling her to watch our dog in the future. Thank you!!”

“Regina went above and beyond to ensure my elderly dachshund received the best care and attention. Her regular photo updates allowed our family to relax while away, knowing our pet was in good hands. Regina was also easy to work with, flexible, and we look forward to having our dog stay with Regina again!”

“Michael was an amazing sitter for my dog and communicator for me!! We had a last minute schedule change and were traveling to Seattle unexpectedly. Michael was so helpful and accommodating to make this work with less notice than usual! He was prompt and communicative sending me pictures of Sox updates along the way. His dog Ellie was very chill and seemed to get along with Sox great. I definitely would (and will!) work with Michael again!”

“We had such a great experience with Margaret and Tony taking care of our two dogs while we were away on our family vacation. They took amazing care of both of our pups and gave us total peace of mind the entire time. We really appreciated the regular photo updates; it meant a lot to see our dogs happy, out on walks, and getting plenty of love and attention. It was clear they weren’t just being “watched,” but genuinely cared for. The extra TLC, consistency, and communication made all the difference. We came home to two very happy, well-cared-for dogs, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable, thoughtful, and attentive pet care!”

University District dog parents share their Rover experiences
This was Lola’s first overnight stay with Alejandra after just a couple of daycare visits, and we couldn’t have been happier. It’s never easy leaving your dog overnight for the first time, but Alejandra made us feel completely at ease. She sent sweet updates and photos, and it was obvious Lola was having a great time and getting lots of love. Lola came home happy, relaxed, and tired in the best way. We’re so grateful for the wonderful care and would absolutely book with Alejandra again she is the best!

Kate is a fantastic sitter! She went above and beyond for Cooper, even taking him to his favorite dog park at Magnuson Park so he could get some time in the water. It’s such a relief to know he was in such caring hands while we were away. Highly recommend to any pet parent looking for genuine care and someone who truly treats your pup like their own.

Brandon was great. We have a very energetic, young pup, and Brandon welcomed him with open arms. He has a backyard that was perfect for play time and it was clear that he was excited to be hanging out and spending time with our dog. When we returned from our weekend away, Bodhi was healthy, happy and exercised. Brandon offered exactly what we needed!

Nicolas was AMAZING! My two doggies spent 8 days with him while I was on vacation. I was nervous about being gone so long, and one of my dogs has never been to a sitter. Nicolas updated me multiple times a day along with photos! I think the dogs love him more than me. Lol. He is my new dog person for sure! I can't give enough positive feedback! So wonderful!!!!

Jessica and her partner are absolute gems! They took such good care of our baby boy (Bear) while we were away for a couple weeks visiting family. We were given bountiful updates and pictures that really put me and my partners heart at ease- it honestly looked like Bear had a better time than we did 😂💗 Jessica went above and beyond to care for Bear, take him out many times a day, and was honestly very much in tune with his behavior and what he likes/doesn’t like. She was noticing things about Bear that we’ve observed over the years, in such a short amount of time! We were incredibly happy with our experience and will definitely be booking with Jessica again the next time we are away ☺️

Ye (Amy) was such a great sitter - she watched our two small pups for 10 days while we were on vacation & was a joy to work with. She provided our dogs each with their medications & specialized diets and was very careful about instructions for our pups. While we were gone, she provided tons of updates & photos which we absolutely loved. We would love to work with her again!

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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in University District.
Rover makes it easy to find University District dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters 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 parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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