Dog boarding cost

You have planned to go on holiday but can’t take your dog with you. Dog boarding might just be the perfect solution for you. Now the question is, how much does it cost? Keep reading to learn the answer.

Dog boarding services

Dog boarding is when dogs stay overnight for a few days with a friend or family member, a pet sitter or in a dog kennel. Strictly speaking, a pet sitter is someone who takes care of pets while their owners are away.

Between the dog boarding options mentioned above, prices differ greatly: from not paying a penny to spending up to $100 per night. The trick is choosing the option that is available to you, suits your needs and fits your budget.

While it is not possible to provide exact amounts for each of these options, we will give you a general idea of the costs you can expect to pay.

Dog boarding with friends or family

Before consulting a special dog sitting service consider asking friends and family for help. This shouldn’t cost you a thing! You certainly don’t want to leave your pet in the care of someone you don’t know or trust, so this option offers a lot of benefits. Besides being cheaper than booking a professional pet sitter, it is likely your pet is already acquainted with your friend and will better support your absence.

Make sure that you plan your absence well. As your friend or family member will most likely do you a favour, you want to make sure that boarding you dog goes as easy and smooth as possible.Have enough food for the complete duration of your absence. Talk about your dog and make sure the sitter knows what to do in case of an emergency.

Dog boarding with a dog sitter

Dog boarding with a dog sitter can take place either in your own home or in the home of the pet sitter. Through companies like Holidog you can find a dog sitter near you to board your dog almost as easily as asking friends or family.

Booking a pet sitter guarantees you and your dog a relaxing vacation for little cost and little effort. Browse our database and easily find the dog sitter suitable to your and your dog’s needs.

The average daily price for dog boarding with a pet sitter is around $20. The rates depend on several things such as the number of dogs, the duration of the stay, or distance between you and the pet sitter. Usually, the daily costs decrease as the duration increases. Rates for dog boarding with a pet sitter in Sydney are usually higher then in other parts of the country.

Some of the costs will have to be covered by you such as transportation to and from the dog sitter’s home and pet food that they might have to buy during your absence. The same goes for unexpected vet visits. If the pet sitter has expenses for the pet while boarding your dog, they can keep the receipt and ask you to pay them back for everything.

Dog kennels

One option for dog owners is dog boarding in kennels. Your dog will be left in the care of caretakers similar to a short hotel stay. But what may look like the ideal option for you can be stressful for your dog. Especially if your dog is not very sociable and does not get on well with other dogs, this option might not be for you.

Dog kennels offering basic services and no extra luxuries can cost just about as much as any other pet sitting service. In general, it’s hard to say exactly how much a stay in a dog kennel will cost. However, luxury dog kennels can charge prices of over $100 per day!