DogVacay.com – Dog Boarding Community

I needed someone to watch my puppy overnight a few times, and while I could have boarded her at daycare (which was my last resort) or she could have stayed at my home with a trainer for a board and train (which would have cost me a fortune), I started looking for alternative options.
I came across dog vacay thanks to google, and after searching their site, I was amazed at how easy it was to not only book a sitter… but to do meet and greets so I knew first hand what my puppy was going to be exposed to.
I had one bad experience with a sitter not responding to me who had a 5 star review and while dog vacay was great in ensuring that wouldn’t happen again, I wasn’t able to review the sitter until I had an overnight with them and their responsiveness stats didn’t change either (–1 star for that).
However fast forward and I looked for other sitters and with luck I found 2 that I really liked. I had trips that were coming up and unfortunately my puppy fractured her leg so I had to emergency cancel. Dog Vacay helped me out completely by refunding my stay including fees (which are non-​refundable for stays cancelled through the website) and also checked in to see how my puppy was doing afterward.
While Zuri’s only stayed with one sitter… I have a trip coming up and reached out to the other sitter I had booked with but had to cancel, in hopes that they’re free to puppy sit my little one.
Even with her previous stays, Zuri has come back calm and super satisfied with having fun while I was away.
I cannot recommend Dog Vacay enough!

I highly recommend Jodie C! She has been my go-​to for boarding for a long time. She is currently the only sitter that I use. I leave town on weekends quite often and I always feel completely confidant that Perla (my dog) will be well taken care of and happy. Jodie sends pictures to let me know my dog is having fun, which shows a true consideration for any concerns I may have, plus I feel she truly enjoys my dog. Jodie has an adorable beagle with whom Perla loves playing with. I won’t be traveling as much for a bit, and I actually feel guilty that Perla will be away from Oliver so long!

Victor and Caroline located in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn are the Best. They are genuine and have so much patience. Look no more they are the best!
Sirena & Tony

My first experience with DogVacay was a success! This is great for going away and not wanting to board your pup in a kennel.

both shoshanna and chelsea have made it possible for me to be away and know that tia the chi is happy at her sleepovers.
dogvacay vets the sitters and the 2 i have used have made tia the chi who is doesn’t trust easily very happy. and tia got the good citizenship award as being a good guest.
so relieved. 5 stars as good as it gets. pawsome.

This site has been an absolute life saver for me since moving to NYC. I have found 5 HIGH QUALITY overnight boarders on this site. Not only is it more affordable than a traditional kennel, but my dog is given much more space, freedom, and attention than he would receive at a traditional boarding facility. Many of the sitters I found through this site I’ve used on more than one occasion, and I would reach out to any of them today if I needed sitting services. I cannot reiterate how relieved and thankful I am that this site exists.
I am more than happy to provide references/​recommendations for any one of my sitters to anyone who is thinking about boarding their dog. My sitters are sprinkled around Manhattan in Chelsea, UWS, and Murray Hill, and most of them have active dogvacay profiles.

If your pups or you need a vacuum this is the place for you. If your on the UES look for Jackson he’s super with the pups and very accommodating to scheduling. The pups and you will love him!

Kelley S. Is fantastic:-)
I think she and Henry fell in love a little while I was away for six days! I received pictures and updates on walks regularly and Kelley was always very responsive to my texts to check in. She is extremely trustworthy and I think my apartment was neater when I got home than when I left it. I think Henry is looking forward to the next time I go on a trip so that Kelley can stay with him again :-)

OMG I was so worried to leave my 3 month old Buzz when I suddenly had to go to CA but after one phone call I knew it was going to be ok with Debbie on DogVacay, she made it all so easy.
She is so _​in control_​that you don’t freak out about your dog. And my dog LOVED being with her. He was so happy and worn out (in a great way) still carries himself three days later like he’s a big boy who got to run around in the BIG yard with the other fun dog and to be handled by Debbie, who knows what she is doing when it comes to them.
I wish I knew her secret when it comes to training etc. I am sure it is just years of experience, love for animals and confidence. And now this daddy also knows Buzz needs another 2 — 3 walks a day over the 4 –5 he was getting. Gotta get them into that routine.
Buzz will only be staying with Debbie if I have anything to do with it!
And so sorry I screwed up picking him up was late but she came back from her drs appt for me.
Don’t mess with anyone else, Debbie is the best — Thank you!
David, Buzter’s Daddy

I’ve owned dogs for too many years to count. I travel frequently and in the past I used some great boarding kennels and pet sitters. I recently adopted Duke — a 5 year-​old American Bulldog that had never been socialized around other dogs. Kennels were out of the question — at least until Duke & I complete training. My usual pet sitter was unavailable — then I stumbled upon dogvacay.
Dogvacay is dog boarding done right: insurance, host training, insurance coverage, the tools to find the right hosts, and apps to manage the entire stay.
If you have transport — don’t be afraid to look further afield for the perfect place. Duke found his second home here:

First time user — was at first apprehensive, but there is great information given for the potential borders, so you can browse for who seems best suited to watch your dog (s).
Extremely satisfied and will use again without hesitation.

This has been a game changer for my dog who has some separation anxiety and has really hated being boarded in the past. Also, if you book in advance you can get great prices. Thank you, dog vacay.

This is the best pet sitting/​dog boarding service going. We have been using it for 3 years since adopting our dog from the shelter and it is a great way for her to avoid any anxiety when we have to leave her behind. In fact, she actively looks forward to her Dog Vacays and is almost sad when we collect her. Her host dogs are her best friends and she runs to her host humans with excitement and love when she sees them. Dog Vacay has enabled us to travel guilt-​free, and to share the joyous nature of our pooch with others.

DogVacay has been a lifesaver! We recently moved from NYC to Virginia. While house hunting and car shopping it was great to have pet sitting and boarding for just a few hours or overnight! I love being able to see the reviews as well as how many times people had used a host again and again! We are about to go on a trip to the beach with a side trip on the way home. Its great that we can board Hudson for just a portion of that trip instead of putting him in a kennel in our hometown. It really suits our lifestyle and I am so glad we found the app!

I am in love with this service. The first time Digs visited my go-​to sitter, she was cautious. The second time, she didn’t even say goodbye. The ease of booking and number of options even if I’m out of town and need a day sitter is a perfect fit for my lifestyle. And my pup.

Super great and convenient service. My dog host is always accommodating, professional and my dog comes home happy.

This platform for dog sitting and d og boarding is such a great idea! It’s been a game changer for my chihuahua Lobo. It offers me a way to enjoy going out dancing at night like I used to without the guilt of my little guy sitting waiting for me at home at home by himself. And when I travel, I have to think of him sitting in a crate for the bulk of the day. With Dog Vacay, he can visit people and build his own social life and personality in a way I can’t offer when it’s just he and I all the time. It’s been an amazing confidence builder for him, and I’ve gotten to know some really wonderful neighbors! It’s just good. Everyone gets exactly what they want.

Pet sitting is extremely easy with DogVacay. What I like about it the most is that if I have found a host that I like (and both have been great) I can easily book again. I thought DogVacay would be like the Über of pet sitting, but it’s more a platform to build a relationship with a sitter you trust.
Other things I love — easy, last minute booking and the sitter’s commitment to keeping me updated with pictures of my dog.

Being new to the NY area I was a little apprehensive about some of the dog boarding places here. Tried one and it’s okay, but very different from what I’m used to coming from Los Angeles where the boarding place are the best!
I decided to test DogVacay. At first it was a shaky beginning… meet and greet got postponed by the potential sitter. However when I reported to DogVacay what happened, I received a phone call and email and they where all over it. They provided me several options and reccomendations. I arranged and met another sitter. Maria Jose was awesome! She was very responsive to both me and my Poo; she kept me posted on a daily bases with texts and photos. Sebastian loved her too! So happy to have found her and DogVacay.

Amazing experience, as both a dog host and using their services for our dog.
As a host, the DogVacay staff are amazingly responsive and supportive. They give you everything you need to be successful. It’s an awesome thing to do if you love dogs but don’t have one yourself.
After we got our own dog, we started using their services from the other side. All the hosts we’ve met are very knowledgeable, responsible, and fun. So glad we found DogVacay!