Dog Boarding in Watertown

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Sitter Profile Image: Barbara S.
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Barbara S.
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$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Where do we begin...this was a hard choice when trying to find someone to watch our fur baby for 6 days. He got to know Barb and a visit to her home for a meet and great. Then another visit for half a day. He was in heaven. Barb sent photos throughout the day. He was in a good mood and not anxious at all. Then we left TicTac in her care for 6 days. So many pictures came to us. He definitely has made new friends and was cared for so well. I highly recommend Barb 🌟

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Sitter Profile Image: Lee H.
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Lee H.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Lee and family were amazing with our dog! Great communication and he was very comfortable with them. We already have our next stay scheduled! Highly recommend. Thanks for taking such good care of him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathy L.
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Kathy L.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

About: I have extensive experience caring for cats from kittens to seniors, including administering oral medications. This includes my own cats and also family/friend cats. I have my own rescue pit mix dog who has needed some patience to build her confidence and I’m proud of the work we’ve done together in the 1+ years together. I’ve also worked as a kennel assistant handling meal times, medication, day cares, walks, and clean up. I have always loved pets, from hamsters up to big 100 lbs dogs. I will treat your baby with love and respect and understanding of their needs. I share pet care duties with my Fiance John who grew up with dogs and cats in his household and takes care of our two cats and rescue dog with me. We both work full time but I only work 4 days a week and John works 5 days but leaves later and gets home earlier than me. I handle the morning chores including pet meals and Phoebe’s first walk of the day. John handles the second walk of the day when he gets home from work and the second mealtime then. Night time, Phoebe always gets a walk before bed and cats get their last meal. On weekends and free days off together (I always have a 3 day weekend) Phoebe usually gets a trip out to a park, trail, or beach where she can either roam and get her running in. Phoebe gets playdates often with her dog besties who live nearby. Phoebe is crate trained and we have an extra crate on hand too as needed. Currently Phoebe and the cats roam free together when we’re at work because they’re trustworthy now but if a guest comes, we can separate rooms easily and use crates. In other clients homes, I will always follow the rules of the house. Dogs and cats alike will get lots of enrichment, walks, and playtime so everyone is satisfied and comfortable.

Sitter Profile Image: Betsy C.
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Betsy C.
$78
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
40 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Betsy and her family were wonderful hosts for our pup. Betsy sent pics and videos, and Ronja seemed to have a fantastic time. Great communication, we felt safe leaving our dog in Betsy's care.

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Athena S.
Sitter Profile Image: Ling & Ye Y.
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Ling & Ye Y.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02459

Ling & Ye took great care of our pup, Truffles for a weeklong boarding. Communication was great and we kept receiving updates. Truffles had a great time staying with the family and made some new friends.

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Sitter Profile Image: Andreas K.
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Andreas K.
Star Sitter
$59
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02134

Andy did a great job caring for Wally! He was very communicative and sent lots of updates. Wally had lots of walks, playtime, and time spent relaxing—and came back home a very happy pup! I highly recommend Andy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yulia R.
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Yulia R.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
36 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

I am very happy for the service provided by Yulia. My malti-poo dog has been given very good care by Yulia and her very nice/friendly family. I will request Julia for dog care service in next time again. Thanks Yulia!

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Sitter Profile Image: François D.
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François D.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lincoln, MA, 01773

Francois took great care of Ben! He sent wonderful updates and photos and Ben returned home happy. We would be happy to book with Francois again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn D.
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Kaitlyn D.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02134

Kaitlyn was so wonderful! She communicated regularly and was calm and understanding when Allie had a bout of stomach issues. Allie came home happy and tired, the perfect combination!

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Megan F.
Sitter Profile Image: Stefan & Elvia I.
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Stefan & Elvia I.
Star Sitter
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
329 reviews
174 repeat clients
38 years of experience
BELMONT, MA, 02478

As we have foun d before, Stefan and Elvia are the very best! Felix receives love and personal attention, and great playtimes with doggy friends!

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Kelly L.
Sitter Profile Image: Yick-hong L.
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Yick-hong L.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
13 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

We had an absolutely fantastic experience boarding our dog Mac with Yick-hong and couldn’t recommend him and his fiancee more highly. Our dog can be pretty nervous in new environments, but he warmed up to them almost immediately, which gave us so much peace of mind right from the start. We received daily updates with photos and thoughtful notes, which truly meant the world to us. It was so clear that they treated Mac like their own — with patience, affection, and genuine care. Every update reassured us that he was not just being watched, but truly cared for and loved. Throughout our entire trip, we felt completely comfortable and confident that Mac was in excellent hands. We are so grateful and will absolutely book with them again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ann & Jim N.
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Ann & Jim N.
Star Sitter
$54
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Ann took wonderful care of Daisy for over a week. From the start, she was warm, kind, and very easy to communicate with. Ann and Jim created a great environment for Daisy, and we always felt she was in good hands. Ann made sure Daisy got plenty of time outside, including long walks and lots of opportunities to explore. It was clear that she genuinely cared about making sure Daisy was happy and comfortable. I would absolutely recommend Ann to anyone looking for a thoughtful, reliable sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin L.
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Kevin L.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

A stay at Kevin’s is more than a safe place for your pet to be – it’s a vacation for them that is guaranteed to involve a lot of awesome exercise and dedicated attention. Grateful and couldn’t recommend more!

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Mackenzie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaisi P.
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Kaisi P.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Neighborhood 9, Cambridge, MA, 02138

My dog had an excellent time with Kaisi. Kaisi sent lots of pictures of her dog and mine at the dog park, walking in fresh pond, looking so relaxed and happy. Thanks Kaisi!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth & Rodrigo S.
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Elizabeth & Rodrigo S.
Star Sitter
$64
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
16 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02145

Liz & Rodrigo are incredible people, with an incredible family full of love to give! We were a bit nervous having someone board our newly adopted rescue Beagle, but they did an amazing job! They sent so many updates and photos while I was gone, I never once had to worry how they were doing! They were both accommodating of both our pup’s needs and I can tell our pups would love to go back whenever we need a sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paul M.
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Paul M.
Star Sitter
$63
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
49 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

This hasn’t been the first time Paul has watched our pup. Every time, we know our dog is in good hands - Paul goes above and beyond and is a great communicator. This time around we got stuck and delayed coming back from our trip because of the blizzard, and Paul was incredibly kind, understanding, and flexible in working with us to make sure our dog was taken care of while we were away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meichen & Tyler P.
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Meichen & Tyler P.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Tyler and Meichen were awesome with Milo! They kept sending us pictures, took him for multiple walks and it was clear he was super happy and having a great time. They really took great care of him, and we felt so at ease knowing he was in good hands. I’d totally recommend them to anyone looking for dog sitters—they’re the best!

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Maddie P.
Sitter Profile Image: Guillermo M.
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Guillermo M.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

Guillermo did a fantastic job with my dog, Kiara. She gets nervous around new people, so it’s always tough for me to leave her. I booked an overnight stay with Guillermo to see if they’d be a good fit, and it went perfectly. As soon as I arrived, I felt comfortable. Guillermo showed me around the house so I could see where Kiara would stay, which put me at ease. Kiara quickly warmed up to him and didn’t seem upset when I left. During the day, Guillermo sent thoughtful updates and photos, which really helped me relax. When I came back to pick up Kiara, she was happy to see me. She gave me a few kisses and then settled on the couch like she was at home. I really appreciated Guillermo’s care, communication, and the calm, friendly atmosphere he created. I have already booked with him again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hyesoo L.
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Hyesoo L.
Star Sitter
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
29 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Brookline, MA, 02446

Hyesoo and her family were again amazing! Extremely responsive and thorough. We are always able to enjoy ourselves without worry while she is watching over our pup. Cannot brag about her enough!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn M.
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Kathryn M.
Star Sitter
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

Kathryn and her husband took awesome care of my two dogs. Taking them on plenty of fun walks and runs. You can tell they really love dogs. We will definitely use them again in the future!

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Mackenzie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Kurt. He had our dog Winnie for the day and he was great. He got her lots of exercise, asked good questions, and was communicative. Winnie looks forward to seeing him again!

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Cindy G.
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Victoria is very kind and caring and wonderful with our dog Eddie. He came home last night content and in great shape. Thank you Victoria!

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Erin W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anneta was wonderful! Willie & Frankie adored her. Great updates, followed everything perfectly, and gave them so much affection. Will book again!

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Daniel C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

A trusted sitter for Otis, especially as I was traveling internationally for 2 weeks. Thanks again for taking exceptional care of my dog, and we look forward to future stays throughout the summer

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Emily H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eddy has been doing an incredible job taking care of our 5mo old Vizsla! He has been able to be flexible in working around our schedule for pickup/dropoff on daycare days and for overnight boarding. He sends plenty of pictures throughout the days he has her to reassure us that our puppy was having fun and getting what she needs - we were honestly getting worried that she wasn't going to have missed us! When we get her back it's clear that she has gotten plenty of time to play and is usually out for the count most of the rest of the day. Definitely recommend going with Eddy if you have a dog that loves to play with other dogs!

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Ali M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I always know my dogs are in good hands with Alanis and her partner! They always send frequent updates and make me feel at ease when I am away. They are always bringing the pups for nice long walks and they come home exhausted from all the fun they had.

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Brittany D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andreas took such wonderful care of our small doodle. He seems to genuinely love dogs, and our pup had a great time staying with him. He also sent along many photos and updates of their day. 10/10!

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Katie K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily and Rob are fantastic! They took loving care of our Welsh Terrier even when she was ill and have followed up continuously to check on how she is doing. I highly recommend them.

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Paul R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog loved staying with Gina. He usually has a difficult time being separated from us, but she made him feel comfortable and secure from the very beginning. He seemed completely at home in her care, which made the transition remarkably easy for both him and our family. Gina is clearly very experienced with dogs, and she took exceptional care of Parker. We felt confident knowing he was in such capable and caring hands.

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Sarah H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn was amazing! Olin had the best time and came home so happy! Will definitely book with her again.

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Dayna H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sami was so kind with Murphy and kept us updated frequently! I know our dog was well cared for and looked after. :)

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Leigh P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anh took such great care of our Jaxi girl! She boarded Jaxi for 7 nights while we were out of town. Anh sent lots of photos and videos and it was so comforting to see what a nice time Jaxi was having. We will definitely be asking Anh to take care of her again!

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Allison R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Barb and Jenn for their flexibility in extending my dog's stay. I don't think my pup minded too much, as in the photos Barb sent, looked like she was having fun.

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Sandra R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kim is great. Our dog took to her right away and was immediately comfortable in Kim’s home and with her two lovely dogs. Kim kept in touch with us and sent numerous pictures. We highly recommend Kim as a dog sitter.

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Lisa T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lesley was great with my puppy. I was nervous to leave her for a long weekend with a new sitter, but Lesley sent photos and videos along with info about how my puppy was doing. We appreciate how attentive and kind she was.

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Rebecca P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julie is wonderful with Nigel. Her household is caring and fun and Nigel feels right at home. I can travel with peace of mind knowing that he is in such good hands.

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Jennifer K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevin did an outstanding job with my Samoyed. He gave excellent feedback daily along with many photos. I could tell that he was well cared for and loved while I was away.

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Brenton N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew provided many updates, photos and videos of Cooper’s stay. He took great care of our dog and would recommend and use again.

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Lucy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria is the best! Our dog Sasha absolutely adores her. Great communication and pictures throughout the stay.

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Nicole B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tara and her husband have been incredibly accommodating with my schedule changes, sent lots of photos of Sky, and kept me updated throughout. I truly can’t recommend them enough!

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Jack C.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Watertown is $62 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $434. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Watertown dog boarding rates can be found as low as $42 to as high as $79 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 4,291 sitters provided dog boarding in Watertown. 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, 91% of Watertown dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Watertown 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 Watertown.

Rover makes it easy to find Watertown 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 4,291 dog boarding sitters in Watertown on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Watertown, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.

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