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Sitter Profile Image: Ji Q.
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Ji Q.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watchung, NJ, 07069

Lulu and I met Ji and there was an instantly connection. As she had never met Ji and was in a different environment, Lulu seemed content. Ji kept me updated on Lulu’s adjustment, which stated was going well. I truly appreciate Ji being able to take care of Lulu on such a short notice. Hopefully in the future if needs arrives Ji will be able to take care of Lulu again.

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Pamela H.
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Seureon & Dongkwan S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
10 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Seureon & Dongkwan took such great care of Bruno! We reached out to them super last minute and they were kind enough to accept our same day boarding booking. We got frequent updates and they followed all of our instructions. We highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again in the future! ❤️

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Anjali P.
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Jessica F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
250 reviews
67 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Jessica was fantastic! I received pictures of every activity in addition to updates on feedings, sleep, potty, training and play time. Kian came home nice and tired after a day and sleepover full of fun! I will absolutely book again.

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Jenny P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
25 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Martinsville, NJ, 08836

Jenny and her family welcomed Lupin into their home with open arms! He had a wonderful experience and I am sure will miss them and their dog Casper. I highly recommend Jenny and will definitely use her again as the need arises. I was nervous at first but she eased my concerns and sent pics of Lupin having fun!

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Ann F.
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Ekaterina N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
194 reviews
60 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

Ekaterina was amazing at taking care of my Barnaby! I felt very comfortable leaving my pet with her. Highly recommend her! She sends pictures and communicates often.

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Elizabeth M.
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Margarita G.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
55 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Margarita is amazing, she regularly updated me on my baby boy by posting pictures and videos every morning and evening. I was nervous initially but she put my anxiety to rest. Thank you Margarita ?

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Harry P.
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Bhavani V.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
EDISON, NJ, 08820

Thank you Bhavani for taking care of my pup Rajah, I was so anxious leaving him for the weekend but happy he got to stay in a home where he was well taken care of and had a lot of play time! Thank you also for constantly keeping me updated with pictures and videos!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melodie H.
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Melodie H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

It was my first time booking with Melodie. She was wonderful and professional. She sent pictures throughout the boarding period to let me know my dog was well taken care of.

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Marie P.
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Isbath L.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
24 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Piscataway, NJ, 08854

I had a wonderful experience with our Rover sitter! She was incredibly communicative throughout the entire stay, providing regular updates and sending pictures so I could see how my dog was doing. It gave me so much peace of mind to know he was in good hands. She administered his insulin without any issues and made sure to keep me informed every step of the way. I truly felt that my dog was safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I will absolutely be rebooking with her again. Highly recommend!

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Charlene V.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
23 years of experience
Dunellen, NJ, 08812

Charlene was absolutely amazing! Her home and backyard is a perfect set up to host pets. Charlene loved and cared for my girls as though they were her own. Will definitely be using her again soon!

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Patti S.
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Lisa & Albert K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
166 reviews
63 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

This was the first time we have used Rover for overnight boarding our 5 year old rescue (puppy mill momma) - Lina. Lisa and Albert and their family were so wonderful with her. Sending pictures and updating us on her eating and sleeping. Lisa even made special meal to entice Lina to eat. Our little pupper can be anxious, and Lisa was very supportive. We have a much longer family vacation upcoming, and know that our Lina will be in the best hands. Thank you Lisa and family!!!!

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Deborah M.
Sitter Profile Image: Lucas & Katherine H.
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Lucas & Katherine H.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

I believe my pups had the most comfortable and wonderful stay at Katherine and Lucas’s! They made their home so cozy and welcoming for my dogs, who are big couch potatoes, that they felt pretty secure in a new place. Not to mention their one family (of dogs!) at a time policy which works great for anxious dogs like mine who are insecure around other dogs. Lucas and Katherine are a great couple who genuinely seem to love dogs and they sent me daily updates and photos. After a few not so stellar experience with other sitters on this app, I feel like I’ve found the perfect caregivers for my fur babies! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly S.
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Kimberly S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

Kim was very accommodating with scheduling. Our dog oreo is very timid, but Kim took the time to make sure he was taken care of. Would recommend.

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Rafael F.
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Monica C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
180 reviews
78 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

Monica is such a great dog sitter. Our boy Louie loves to stay with her and always is happy and content in her home. She even puts up with his vocal ways!! Lol I thank god for Monica, she makes being away from my dog baby a lot easier. I would recommend her to anyone that wants the dog well cared for and loved!!!

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Alisha H.
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Lupe M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
17 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Piscataway, NJ, 08854

Hunter is very happy with Lupe’s care. The fenced yard is great, he loves staying there and always wants to stay more and not come back home. Parent communication is great and I have a great sense of relief having my beloved pet child under Lupe’s boarding care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ilene Y.
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Ilene Y.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07063

I recently had to leave my dog, Ash, with Ilene for a week, and I can’t express how grateful I am for her help, especially on such short notice. During Ash’s stay, I was going through a lot, including a move and a funeral, and having Ilene care for Ash truly took a huge weight off my shoulders. Ash can be a bit of a handful due to her strength, but Ilene was patient and worked with me to find a solution. By the end of the stay, Ash was so happy and well cared for—I could tell right away when I picked her up! The adorable pictures Ilene sent of Ash were such a comforting touch and really brightened my days. I’m beyond appreciative of Ilene’s kindness and care, and I would absolutely trust her with Ash again.

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Gianna A.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
17 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Warren, NJ, 07059

Gianna and her partner took wonderful care of our boy while we were away! I received lots of pictures and videos of him throughout the day—snuggled up on the couch, playing fetch, and thriving on his walks at the park. With Gianna’s knowledge and dedication to pet care, we felt at ease leaving him in their care. They handled his energy, anxiety, and heat sensitivity very well, and he seemed to have a lovely time during his week away home. We would absolutely recommend Gianna to anyone looking for a trusted sitter!

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Brianna C.
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Shaun S.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
18 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Madison, NJ, 07940

Shaun was so great with Scout! Sent helpful updates and Scout seemed so happy when I picked her up after four nights away. Would definitely recommend and I know Scout can’t wait to go back.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bonnie L.
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Bonnie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

This was the first time since my boys were born in 2018 that they were dogsat by anyone else other than family and it was perfect. Bonnie and her family were fantastic. They kept my boys comfortable while I was away for a week and kept in constant touch to give updates and adorable photos so I could see how they were doing throughout the day. 100% would rebook in the future. Thanks Bonnie and Yee!

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Claudia L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

It was Duke’s first stay with Claudia. He was excited at drop off, no stress, no anxiety. Claudia sent pictures of Duke being his normal self throughout the evening. Extra appreciation and thanks to Claudia for accommodating the request for late pickup.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gianna and her partner took wonderful care of our boy while we were away! I received lots of pictures and videos of him throughout the day—snuggled up on the couch, playing fetch, and thriving on his walks at the park. With Gianna’s knowledge and dedication to pet care, we felt at ease leaving him in their care. They handled his energy, anxiety, and heat sensitivity very well, and he seemed to have a lovely time during his week away home. We would absolutely recommend Gianna to anyone looking for a trusted sitter!

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Brianna C.
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Margarita and her husband were awesome dog sitters! Benji came home exhausted and very happy! They were very caring and responsive to my concerns!

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Helene B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Raheem was extremely responsive, took great care of our dog, and went above and beyond. Highly recommend him!

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Stacey S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lulu and I met Ji and there was an instantly connection. As she had never met Ji and was in a different environment, Lulu seemed content. Ji kept me updated on Lulu’s adjustment, which stated was going well. I truly appreciate Ji being able to take care of Lulu on such a short notice. Hopefully in the future if needs arrives Ji will be able to take care of Lulu again.

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Pamela H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful experience with our dog sitter. She was professional, reliable, and kept us updated throughout the stay with messages and pictures, which gave us great peace of mind. It was clear that she was loving, caring, and genuinely attentive to our dog’s needs. We could tell our dog was happy and well cared for. We would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter.

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Laialy E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erika was exceptional and really made my dog feel comfortable and cared for! She was very responsive and accommodating and even kindly bought additional food when my dog ran out. She is fantastic since she made her availability even include Christmas holiday. She was always kind, patient, and understanding. I highly recommend her service to anyone in search of a top rated pet sitter!

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K V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thankful for Stephanie and her family! My puppies had a great time and came beck better than they arrived. They were well taken care of and provided some needed training. My puppies have a new loving extended family!

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Jordan P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our favorite sitter! She goes above and beyond to make sure Ari is taken care of - from grooming to treats to furry friends she can socialize with! I highly recommend!

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Joshua H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Took great care of my active dog and made sure she was getting plenty of exercise. Very communicative and sent lots of pictures. Highly recommend.

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Emilio
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jesse exceeded my expectations. Our puppy Maya fit right in with his family and was so happy and loved while we were away. He was professional and sent pictures everyday. I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Jesse!!

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Erica H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks for caring for our dog! We really appreciate that Connie was able to accommodate our request on short notice. In addition, our dog had special health needs. Connie took this in stride and wanted to ensure she followed the care plan exactly. Our pup seemed to have a lovely time!

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Carrie B.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Watchung is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Watchung dog boarding rates can be found as low as $40 to as high as $61 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 13,078 sitters provided dog boarding in Watchung. 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, 88% of Watchung dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Watchung have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Watchung.

Rover makes it easy to find Watchung 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 13,078 dog boarding sitters in Watchung on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Watchung, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 86% 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.