Dog Boarding

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Dog boarding at the sitter’s home

Overnight dog care for while you are away
Your dog stays overnight at a sitter’s home and enjoys personalised dog care.
Home dog boarding is suitable for dogs of all ages, including puppies.
A more safe and loving alternative to a commercial dog kennel or dog hotel.

How does it work?

Booking dog boarding with Pawshake is easy and safe
1

Search for a sitter

free
Choose from a range of experienced, qualified and reliable local sitters nearby.
2

Organise a free meet and greet

free
Meet your sitter for free before you make a booking to make sure it's a perfect match.
3

Safely confirm your booking

Benefit from in-house customer support and free veterinary coverage for your dog.

Happiness guaranteed

Sit back and relax! Your pet is in safe hands with their loving, experienced pet sitter.
MargaretM
Rachel was fantastic. Communication was excellent from the very beginning, and she kept me updated with regular messages and photos throughout my dog’s stay. It was my first time leaving my dog with a sitter, and Rachel made the whole experience very easy and reassuring. My dog was very well looked after by Rachel and her lovely girls, and had a great time being spoiled. I’m very grateful for the care they gave her and would happily recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy dog sitter.
Margaret
Dog Boarding
MeiM
Kaylene and Peter were the best dog boarders/ carers we have ever come across. Milo and Sydney, our 2 labradoodles boarded with Kaylene and Peter for about 2 months when we had to travel away. Our doggies had a 6 star hotel stay and TLC from Kaylene and Peter. Sydney in particular needed a little bit more care as she was on daily meds. We received lots of updates and photos each day , including action shots which looked like they were professionally taken! They had very good and varied walks 2x a day. Kaylene and Peter were so flexible and easy going, nothing was too much trouble. They put us to shame by baking a doggie birthday cake for Milo when she turned 7 - we have never made a doggie cake for our doggies before! We could not have asked for better care for our doggies and we keep saying to Kaylene and Peter that they have been so well look after and loved, we did not think they wanted to leave! Doggies came home well socialised, extremely well adjusted and happy. Can't thank you enough Kaylene and Peter - now that we have moved to Sydney, Australia - we wished you were here so that the doggies have you as a second home to go to! To anyone reading this review, we would recommend Kaylene and Peter unreservedly. If we could give Kaylene and Peter more than 5 stars, we would!
Mei
Dog Boarding

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Why choose Pawshake for dog boarding?

We've got you and your dog covered

Peace of Mind Guarantee

Free veterinary coverage included with every booking.

The Pawshake Guarantee

We care about the happiness and safety of you and your dog. On the rare occasion that your sitter has to cancel the booking, our dedicated team will work with you to find a new dog boarding sitter.

Experienced local sitters

Find qualified and reliable local dog boarding sitters. Every single sitter’s profile is individually reviewed by our dedicated Trust and Safety team. We only accept 15% of sitter applications.

Contactless payments

Pawshake’s safe and cashless booking process means that sitters only get paid after they complete the booking.

We protect you. And your pets.

Peace of mind

Your pet may need protection against unexpected life events. We offer a Peace of Mind Guarantee included in every booking made and paid through Pawshake.
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Happiness

We include a free Happiness Guarantee in every booking made and paid through Pawshake to make sure you and your pet get the best pet care experience possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your dog boarding questions answered

With home dog boarding, your dog stays overnight at a sitter’s home. Instead of being in a crowded dog kennel or dog hotel, your dog can be in a comfortable home and receive the same quality level of love and care you would provide.

Your dog will be staying at the sitter's home. Be sure to discuss any requirements with your sitter prior to booking. The more your sitter knows about your pet, the better! That way they can really ensure that your pet has the best and most comfortable stay.

Pawshake only accepts sitters who have experience and/or qualifications caring for pets. You will get to search, choose and have a free meet and greet with your sitter prior to making a booking.

Visit the sitter's profile and read about their background, home and experience.Then request a free meet and greet. If you are happy with the sitter’s dog boarding environment and how well they bond with your dog, confirm your booking on Pawshake.
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