Rover.com – Dog Boarding & Sitting

I just used Rovers Dog Boarding service for the first time last week. I have been a sitter myself for over a year and it was quite the experience to be on the other end. It was truly a great experience seeing pictures and getting updates daily. I didn’t worry about my Max one time during our vacation. To have this option over a boarding facility makes me very thankful where he is in a home getting the same love and attention he would with us!

I usually have a co-​worker watch my pets, but this time did not have that option. I was concerned because I have several pets and I was also running out of time. I went on
and found Allan who I had seen on our local Facebook page and had been recommended by people on there.
I contacted him through
and he replied very quickly. We set things up and he agreed to come 3 times a day to let the dogs out and take care of my cats and birds.
Two of my dogs get medication twice a day and he was on top of it. There was also an issue with one of the birds and he texted me right away and fixed the problem. My birds are outside and we were also in an extreme heat wave which made me nervous but he took great care of everyone and let me know daily how everyone was doing. I would definitely use him again and I would recommend
too.

Dog Walker & Dog Boarding has been a welcome relief. I’ve used the site multiple times to arrange for Juliana to drop in on my senior Westie while I’m at work. He walks with me in the morning but by early afternoon needs a potty break. Juliana has been wonderful and has now been coming over almost daily and as needed. Rover made it easy to search for qualified sitters, walkers and drop-​in care givers in my area. Spoke to a few and set up meet and greets to see how comfortable I felt with them coming into my home. I’m a repeat customer and would highly recommend!

So easy to look for accommodations, very reasonable prices, nearby … And my 9yr old Great Dane had a super fun time! Recommend!!!

— Dog Walker & Dog Boarding was a LIFESAVER for me with a new puppy at home and a busy life to continue attending to! We used a great sitter to stay in our home and care for our 4 month old puppy while we were away for a weekend and she was so fantastic– we have even used her since for quick visits midday and walks!
Rover makes it easy to find quality dog sitters that are VETTED by other users and have gone through the Rover background check– giving you peace of mind. I actually had my sitter come to my home and meet me and my puppy a few weeks before she actually stayed over, so we could get a feel for her. It was easy, convenient, and so fantastic to be able to pay through the app.
I recommend Rover to every fellow puppy parent I know!

was a perfect choice for dog boarding for us! I was looking for another option besides a kennel to board my dog. She is on the nervous side and I couldn’t stand the idea of paying all that money to keep her locked in a little room all day except for potty breaks. So I googled «dog sitters» in my neighborhood and
came up. For the same price I could have her stay at someone’s house close by and have the security of knowing it was all paid for online and see reviews that people left.
It was so easy to use too. I typed in the days I needed, what size dog and it narrowed the search for me. I chatted with a couple people through the site and ended up finding the most wonderful lady and her family. My dog was so happy that, for the first time ever, I picked her up and she was relaxed and not trying to lunge out the door to get in the car. She also sent daily pictures (an option you can check on the site), and lots of updates… she was so well taken care of.
Using
was a great experience for my dog and me and I would recommend it to anyone. Great company!

It’s been over 10 years since we had a dog and «back in the day» all we had were local kennels, so of course this was the first thing I started searching for online. None of the kennels really felt like they’d do a good job of comforting our new family member, espcially since she was a rescue dog and needed daily love and attention. Fortuntely, I asked our next door neighbors who highly recommended their dog sitter which they found on
. Then I thought «but of course there’s a site like this», especially living near Silicon Valley. Well, what can I say other than it has been nothing but amazing. The updates and communication are top notch as well as the process in finding our new
sitter (Katie in Gilroy) who is just as amazing. The insurance coverage is a huge bonus to both parties. We will definitely continue to use
and I highly, highly recommend it!

I recently tried
(a dog walking and dog boarding service), when I was in a bind, needing a dog sitter for one night. I have never left my dog with anyone except family and was very apprehensive about leaving her with a stranger. Fortunately, I found a wonderful sitter near me on their online website and have already booked her again! The booking process was very easy and the rates were reasonable. I was very pleased with the service and would recommend
to anyone who is thinking about trying it out!

Dog Walker & Dog Boarding is so awesome. My husband and I used it for the first time last week. My husband and I went on vacation for a week and brought our little baby… Our Frenchie, Captain Stubing, who is usually such a good little traveler. To my knowledge, we didn’t have any plans which required us to leave our boy unattended but my husband secretly invited my sister and her husband to fly from Shanghai to surprise me for my 30^th birthday. Since they came all this way we decided to go to dinner.
The first night we went to dinner we got back to the hotel and had received a noise complaint. Stewbie was bummed that we left him. We only had one more dinner and at the last minute remembered that Rover existed so we decided to give it a shot. We didn’t think that we’d find anyone on such short notice with only 2 – 3 hours advance notice but we got a reply to our request almost instantly!
We opted for the sitter to come to us and to stay with our baby the entire time we were gone. She was on time, super responsive and our boy didn’t seem at all stressed when we got back. In fact, he’d been napping! We had such a good experience that I’ve already shared my Rover experience with my colleagues at workwhen I got back to the office. It’s so convenient and the quality of sitters listed on the app is great. I have a hard time trusting other people with my baby but our sitter made me feel so comfortable. I definitely recommend Rover to everyone!

Dog walking and dog boarding with
was a great solution for leaving our 7 month puppy at home while taking a trip to another state. Because our Sissy was still learning and growing, it benefitted her to begin to socialize outside the home.
Sissy tried out the dog sitter Katie and she loved it and did well that I will let her stay there when I go on a trip for 4 days. I trust Katie with my Sissy.

I am very pleased with my first and only experience with Rover. Com. The App/​Service was a good alternative for me to use instead of asking family members or neighbors to watch my pooch. I had an awesome dog-​sitter (Derek). He accommodated my schedule and closely followed the instructions that I left for him. I have a lot of concerns about letting just anyone take care of my dog, however the entire process from the book, meet and greet, drop off, to pick up went so smoothly,

This was my first time booking through Rover and I was impressed how easy it was to find a dog walker at the last minute. Shannon came over a couple of days before to meet Beau and she was professional and my dog immediately liked her. I requested that she take him for a walk later in the afternoon because he doesnt like to go for walks in the heat and she had no problem with my request. I’ve already requested to book for an upcoming weekend!

I used Rover for the first time and I couldn’t be happier. Laura is an excellent person and she loves pets!!! Therefore I also booked her and Elaine B (recommended by Laura) for the next weeks because I’m in a business trip and I want to have my dog in good hands. Actually, my dog got a problem in his ear and Laura took him to the pet hospital for the intensive care! I truly recommend the service!!! You won’t be disappointed!!!

We found Claudia G. in rolling hills and she’s the best dog sitter I’ve ever had. My dog went everywhere with her the 3 days he was there and she even bathed him before we picked him up. We would definitely use her again.

— Dog Walker & Dog Boarding ~ I wish I could give more stars.
This was my first experience using Rover and to be honest I was not sure what to expect. Jenny was amazing, she was very friendly and answered all my questions putting me at ease right away. She was extremely accommodating, from meeting in advance to constantly updating me with texts and pictures. Her love and knowledge of dogs is clear and evident, she gave me great advice and put my mind at ease, but most importantly she took excellent care of my girls. Not only would I use her services again but I would highly recommend her. If you need to leave your fur baby in the hands of anyone contact Jenny. A huge thanks to her son for helping out and taking such good care of my girls…

Huge fan of Rover’s dog boarding services! I used to use Dog Vacay, but using Rover’s additional programs (refer a friend, being a dog sitter as well), I’ve come to be a loyal Roverer (Roveree?). I’m really careful about who watches my little nugget. She’s amazing, but she’s an escape artist, isn’t fixed, wants to sleep on the bed, and has some separation anxiety, so it’s important I’m confident in who’s watching her so I can relax when I vacation.

— Dog Boarding was a good alternative for me from my usual of having a friend take care of my fur babies! Communication was easy & the sitter I chose was fabulous! I highly recommend.

Had a great experience booking dog boarding for my dog, Troy, on
. I found two great sitters on it thus far. I love the updates I get along with pictures. And prices are reasonable! I’ll definitely be using Rover from here on out.

Rover has been great in planning our upcoming trip. We have a regular dog sitter and cat sitter for our pets, however, our cat sitter is out of the country and we just acquired a new dog that needs special attention. I found a dog sitter through Rover. Scheduled a meet and greet and booked a 1 night as a trial. Our sitter was great, she picks up and drops off. She sent pictures and answered all the concerns I had. We booked her for our upcoming trip and she was able to work with us on a pick up time so we can leave early.
I was surprised to find cat sitters on Rover. It took a bit of work to add the cats and search for the cat sitter but we were able to find one close by. I booked a meet and greet and have her lined up for our trip. So glad all our pets are taken care of through Rover.

I’m a very picky dog owner, and have a challenging dog. It took many visits and interviews to find someone who I trusted with my dog for dog boarding and daycare — there were some people who did not have the experience necessary to manage a multi-​dog home or a dog with reactivity issues.
However, once I found my sitter — boy did I ever! My dog loves her, I trust her, and she provides a home environment when I can’t take my girl with me.
So — if you’re picky, or if you have a challenging dog, do your research, as not just everyone will have the skills to handle all ranges of dogs (and some people are overconfident in their abilities). However, the great part is that there’s so many people waiting to help you and your dog that the right one is out there!