home dog boarding

Home dog boarding in your neighbourhood?

Let your dog stay with a real family while you're away

A home environment without cages
Trusted, vetted and insured host families
Peace of mind through daily photo updates
Personal attention and exercise
Reduced risk of catching a kennel disease
Free belly rubs included!

Featured review

Lydia

One home visit per day | Sophie

Beryl looked after my Sophie for more than a week while I was overseas. It was my first time leaving her home alone but having beryl send me daily photo and video updates really eased my worries a lot and made my holiday a lot more enjoyable. She even went out of her way to do a lot of little extras like vacuuming up the litter that fell on the floor, buying toys to play with her and giving her a good brushing daily. I could tell she took pet sitting very seriously and she was extremely professional and competent. My super shy cat totally fell in love with her towards the end as I could tell from how much she purred in the videos Beryl took of her! I highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her services again the next time I go overseas!

September 2017

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Dog boarding

Home dog boarding on Pawshake means that your pup stays with a host family for a set amount of time while you are away. The host family feeds, walks and cares for your furry friend just as lovingly as you would.

Feel-good factor: Unlike at a boarding kennel, your pooch will not be locked up in a cage. They will have a second home and temporarily become a part of the host family.

Why home dog boarding?

While you are travelling or in emergency situations: There are many possible reasons why you might want to board your dog. Most often, you will need somebody to care for your dog while you are travelling, whether it’s a business trip, an extended family visit or a relaxed holiday.

Other reasons might be that you need to stay at the hospital or you're having work done in your house that distresses your dog. Whatever the reason, you can count on your Pawshake petsitter!

Your dog will thank you for it: As opposed to a kennel, you can chose the perfect match for your dog. He wants a play mate, but not be overwhelmed by dozens of dogs coming and going at a kennel? Pick a host family who has a social dog. Your dog doesn’t get along with other dogs? You can find a host family who doesn’t have a dog of their own.

Special needs? No problem! Home boarding offers a loving, fun and safe environment where all your furry friend's needs are taken into account. The right dog sitter is the best option for any dog, even those with special needs.

How does home dog boarding work?

Free Meet & Greet: The first step is to search for a host in your area who suits your needs and is available. Contact them and arrange a Meet & Greet so you can get to know each other and introduce any resident dogs of the host family safely to your dog. You can even do a short trial stay.

Pay through Pawshake: If you all get along well, book and pay safely via Pawshake. Be sure to make precise agreements about anything that is of importance to you or your dog.

Top home dog boarding tips:

When you drop your furry friend off, bring anything he will need for their stay, such as his bed, food, leash, possibly toys and medication, if they need any.
Share the cues your dog knows with the host.
Remember to give the host an emergency contact number and the details of your dog’s vet, just in case.

Know what Fido is up to: While your dog stays with the host, you will receive daily text and/or photo updates via the site so you don't need to worry about them.

Why Home dog boarding via Pawshake?

Trusted, vetted and insured: On Pawshake you can find trusted and vetted dog sitters in your area. Your dog is covered by our Premium Pet Protection insurance during the entire stay.

No need to feel bad: A dedicated pet sitter can be a great alternative to a friend or relative watching the dog, since many dog owners are embarrassed about asking them to do it.