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“Couldn’t be happier with the care my little girl gets when she’s with Laura and Joe! Love the updates and pics and they treat her like one of their own! Highly recommend!!!!”
“We were very nervous to leave our 7 month-old golden with a Rover for the first time but she was well taken care of and had lots of fun. Amanda sent a lot of pictures too which eased our minds!”
“Michael was incredibly understanding when our plans changed unexpectedly. We had to travel on short notice for a funeral, and he made sure to send his condolences and let me know he was available to help in any way he could. Throughout the time we were away, he was very responsive and kept us updated regularly. We received photos of Daisy at least every six hours, which really helped ease our minds. It was clear she was happy and having a good time, especially since she was included in playtime with his dogs. We truly appreciated the care and attention Michael gave her, and we will definitely reach out to him again for future trips when we can’t bring our fur baby along.”
“Samantha was great with Otis! She was very accommodating and her love for her own dogs and Otis won’t ever go unnoticed; she treated Otis like her own pup & he felt right at home. Otis loved her kids and dogs & will 1000% use her again in the future ☺️ She made sure he got all of his medications and he had a safe environment”
“I felt so comfortable with Kshama. She cared for my senior dog who is deaf and blind as well as my energetic dog. She sent me pictures and kept me updated regularly. I would definitely recommend her. 5 stars!”
“Kevin was amazing - it was our first time using Rover because the place we typically board our dogs was full. I knew from Kevin’s experience & reviews he would be a great fit. Unfortunately, my dog had a medical emergency that came on suddenly while we were gone. Kevin communicated exactly what was going on, and helped us get him evaluated as quickly as possible (no hesitations). Kevin treated our dogs like he would his own, and it was very comforting during a tough situation. He extended kindness & offered to help with our other dog if we needed it. If you’re looking for someone to trust your pet with, he is the guy! We will definitely use Kevin again in the near future.”
“We had such a great experience with Andrea! She went out of her way to make sure Ollie was comfortable and happy during his stay. She sent tons of pictures and updates, which we really appreciated—it gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We never had to worry because she was so attentive and clearly cared about his well-being. We would absolutely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter!”
“Denise was awesome! this was the first time I left my dog with a sitter in many years. Loved the pics she sent everyday and will be using her again in the near future.”
“Had Tory watch my spoiled 13yr old Shih Tzu for a week. Looking to find a reg dog sitter that would be able to care for his long hair and feed him ( picky) give his eye meds and probiotics . She was consistent in sending pictures of him outside and on walks . He loves the outdoors . She kept me informed of how he was and how well behaved he was . It was a comfort to know she is reliable and kind! Will definitely use her again !”
“Sandra was amazing with my dog and cat. She made sure to provide lots of updates with pictures and videos which we appreciate very much! We will definitely reach out to her if we need someone to watch over our fur babies! Highly recommended :)”
“Debi & Gary watched our energetic Rat Terrier Roxy for 4 days while we were on vacation. They seemed to really enjoy her! They sent us some pics and checked in regularly to let us know that our girl was safe and having fun! They clearly are dog lovers! Rest assured they will care for your furry friends with love and attention!”
“Judith took care of our 1yr old dashound. She was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! She sent pictures and videos the whole time we were gone. I will be using her wonderful tenderness towards watching our dog again. 10 stars deserved!!!!”
“My dog got sick while staying with Lexi and she bathed him, cooked boiled chicken and fed him bland diet, called Vet tech and kept me posted with details the entire time. When I went to pick him up he did not want to leave Lexi and he had to be put in my car! Lexi is definitely an exceptional Dog Sitter and Rocco loves her which makes me very happy!”
“Leo had a fantastic time! We very much appreciated the timely, consistent communication and photos/videos throughout the process. We’re so grateful for all the extra attention and care Leo had and he will definitely be returning!”
“I feel extremely blessed to have found the perfect dog sitter!!! Katie was absolutely amazing!!! She kept me updated with texts and pictures throughout my dog’s stay! I felt so relieved that my dog was well taken cared for and in good hands!!! I will 100% consider Katie next time!!!!”
“Carolina was absolutely amazing with Dixie. From the moment we connected, I felt at ease knowing my dog would be in caring and capable hands. She sent regular updates, photos, and gave so much love and attention to my Dixie —it was clear she genuinely care about dogs. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for dogs and a tidy space. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be booking with Carolina again!”
“Our regular rover sitter could not watch the boys, so we booked Mary last minute! She took great care of our dogs for a weekend stay! She sent a lot of picture and could tell spent a lot of time with them. She has a great backyard for the dogs to play in. I would definitely use Mary again to watch our dogs!”
“This was our first time using Rover and leaving our dog with someone else EVER, so we were slightly hesitant as any owner would be. However, Bradley and Kelly exceeded our expectations-what a fantastic experience! Bradley and Kelly are exceptional people who clearly love animals. You could tell our dog Rocky loved them and that made us feel so relieved. We highly recommend them!”
“Amazing sitter! Took such great care of Lola and kept us updated with photos.”
“I could not have asked for better sitters for our 10-month old puppy! Amy and her family went above and beyond to care for Jojo and ensure she had a great time while we were out of the country on a 10-day vacation. I can't thank them enough for giving us a worry-free vacation, with daily pictures and videos and hilarious updates. Not to mention Finley was the best boy and companion for Jojo! Amy cared about every detail prior to our departure to ensure Jojo was safe and well taken care of. We are so lucky to have found Amy and family (and Finley) and would recommend them in a heartbeat.”
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Laura R.Star Sitter
“Couldn’t be happier with the care my little girl gets when she’s with Laura and Joe! Love the updates and pics and they treat her like one of their own! Highly recommend!!!!”
Amanda W.Star Sitter
“We were very nervous to leave our 7 month-old golden with a Rover for the first time but she was well taken care of and had lots of fun. Amanda sent a lot of pictures too which eased our minds!”
Michael L.
“Michael was incredibly understanding when our plans changed unexpectedly. We had to travel on short notice for a funeral, and he made sure to send his condolences and let me know he was available to help in any way he could. Throughout the time we were away, he was very responsive and kept us updated regularly. We received photos of Daisy at least every six hours, which really helped ease our minds. It was clear she was happy and having a good time, especially since she was included in playtime with his dogs. We truly appreciated the care and attention Michael gave her, and we will definitely reach out to him again for future trips when we can’t bring our fur baby along.”
Samantha K.Star Sitter
“Samantha was great with Otis! She was very accommodating and her love for her own dogs and Otis won’t ever go unnoticed; she treated Otis like her own pup & he felt right at home. Otis loved her kids and dogs & will 1000% use her again in the future ☺️ She made sure he got all of his medications and he had a safe environment”
Kshama B.
“I felt so comfortable with Kshama. She cared for my senior dog who is deaf and blind as well as my energetic dog. She sent me pictures and kept me updated regularly. I would definitely recommend her. 5 stars!”
Kevin G.
“Kevin was amazing - it was our first time using Rover because the place we typically board our dogs was full. I knew from Kevin’s experience & reviews he would be a great fit. Unfortunately, my dog had a medical emergency that came on suddenly while we were gone. Kevin communicated exactly what was going on, and helped us get him evaluated as quickly as possible (no hesitations). Kevin treated our dogs like he would his own, and it was very comforting during a tough situation. He extended kindness & offered to help with our other dog if we needed it. If you’re looking for someone to trust your pet with, he is the guy! We will definitely use Kevin again in the near future.”
Andrea D.
“We had such a great experience with Andrea! She went out of her way to make sure Ollie was comfortable and happy during his stay. She sent tons of pictures and updates, which we really appreciated—it gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We never had to worry because she was so attentive and clearly cared about his well-being. We would absolutely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter!”
Denise E.
“Denise was awesome! this was the first time I left my dog with a sitter in many years. Loved the pics she sent everyday and will be using her again in the near future.”
Tory Y.Star Sitter
“Had Tory watch my spoiled 13yr old Shih Tzu for a week. Looking to find a reg dog sitter that would be able to care for his long hair and feed him ( picky) give his eye meds and probiotics . She was consistent in sending pictures of him outside and on walks . He loves the outdoors . She kept me informed of how he was and how well behaved he was . It was a comfort to know she is reliable and kind! Will definitely use her again !”
Sandra Carolina N.
“Sandra was amazing with my dog and cat. She made sure to provide lots of updates with pictures and videos which we appreciate very much! We will definitely reach out to her if we need someone to watch over our fur babies! Highly recommended :)”
Deborah B.Star Sitter
“Debi & Gary watched our energetic Rat Terrier Roxy for 4 days while we were on vacation. They seemed to really enjoy her! They sent us some pics and checked in regularly to let us know that our girl was safe and having fun! They clearly are dog lovers! Rest assured they will care for your furry friends with love and attention!”
Judith D.
“Judith took care of our 1yr old dashound. She was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! She sent pictures and videos the whole time we were gone. I will be using her wonderful tenderness towards watching our dog again. 10 stars deserved!!!!”
Elexus Nichole D.
“My dog got sick while staying with Lexi and she bathed him, cooked boiled chicken and fed him bland diet, called Vet tech and kept me posted with details the entire time. When I went to pick him up he did not want to leave Lexi and he had to be put in my car! Lexi is definitely an exceptional Dog Sitter and Rocco loves her which makes me very happy!”
Linda V.Star Sitter
“Leo had a fantastic time! We very much appreciated the timely, consistent communication and photos/videos throughout the process. We’re so grateful for all the extra attention and care Leo had and he will definitely be returning!”
Katie D.
“I feel extremely blessed to have found the perfect dog sitter!!! Katie was absolutely amazing!!! She kept me updated with texts and pictures throughout my dog’s stay! I felt so relieved that my dog was well taken cared for and in good hands!!! I will 100% consider Katie next time!!!!”
Carolina B.
“Carolina was absolutely amazing with Dixie. From the moment we connected, I felt at ease knowing my dog would be in caring and capable hands. She sent regular updates, photos, and gave so much love and attention to my Dixie —it was clear she genuinely care about dogs. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for dogs and a tidy space. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be booking with Carolina again!”
Mary M.Star Sitter
“Our regular rover sitter could not watch the boys, so we booked Mary last minute! She took great care of our dogs for a weekend stay! She sent a lot of picture and could tell spent a lot of time with them. She has a great backyard for the dogs to play in. I would definitely use Mary again to watch our dogs!”
Brad
“This was our first time using Rover and leaving our dog with someone else EVER, so we were slightly hesitant as any owner would be. However, Bradley and Kelly exceeded our expectations-what a fantastic experience! Bradley and Kelly are exceptional people who clearly love animals. You could tell our dog Rocky loved them and that made us feel so relieved. We highly recommend them!”
Deena B.
“Amazing sitter! Took such great care of Lola and kept us updated with photos.”
Amy B.Star Sitter
“I could not have asked for better sitters for our 10-month old puppy! Amy and her family went above and beyond to care for Jojo and ensure she had a great time while we were out of the country on a 10-day vacation. I can't thank them enough for giving us a worry-free vacation, with daily pictures and videos and hilarious updates. Not to mention Finley was the best boy and companion for Jojo! Amy cared about every detail prior to our departure to ensure Jojo was safe and well taken care of. We are so lucky to have found Amy and family (and Finley) and would recommend them in a heartbeat.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Utica is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Utica dog boarding rates can be found as low as $28 to as high as $55 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 1,291 sitters provided dog boarding in Utica. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Utica dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Utica have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Utica.
Rover makes it easy to find Utica 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
There are 1,291 dog boarding sitters in Utica on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Utica, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care 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 a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
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.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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