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Dog Boarding, Melbourne VIC

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Carin & NathanC

1. Carin & Nathan

0.6 km
from
$42
/night
14 reviews
1
recurring guest

Active & Attentive Sitter 3+ Daily Walks & Personalized Care

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Last booked 8 days ago
Carin & NathanC

1. Carin & Nathan

Active & Attentive Sitter 3+ Daily Walks & Personalized Care0.6 km
(14 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 8 days ago
"I had such a great experience with Carin for dog boarding! She took care of Coco so well, and I could tell Coco really enjoyed the stay. When Coco came back, he was so happy and relaxed — it honestly says everything. Carin is very trustworthy, caring, and attentive. I felt completely at ease knowing Coco was in good hands. Highly recommend her if you need a reliable and loving pet sitter. Will definitely book again!"
SiendyS
Review by Siendy
from
$42
/night
DianaD

2. Diana

0.8 km
from
$90
/night
New sitter

Reliable and Compassionate Care for Your Furry Family

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Last active 4 days ago
DianaD

2. Diana

New sitter
Reliable and Compassionate Care for Your Furry Family0.8 km
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Last active 4 days ago
from
$90
/night
CarenC

3. Caren

2.7 km
from
$45
/night
New sitter

Home-Style Pet Sitting with My Friendly Shiba Inu

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Last active yesterday
CarenC

3. Caren

New sitter
Home-Style Pet Sitting with My Friendly Shiba Inu2.7 km
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Last active yesterday
from
$45
/night
KristinaK

4. Kristina

0.5 km
from
$31
/night
New sitter

Tech lead by day, trusted city dog sitter by night

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Last booked 3 days ago
KristinaK

4. Kristina

New sitter
Tech lead by day, trusted city dog sitter by night0.5 km
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Last booked 3 days ago
from
$31
/night
IsabellaI

5. Isabella

1.1 km
from
$40
/night
2 reviews

British student who misses her dog!

Last contacted 8 days ago
Last active 8 days ago
IsabellaI

5. Isabella

British student who misses her dog!1.1 km
(2 reviews)
Last contacted 8 days ago
Last active 8 days ago
"Isabella is an Amazing sitter! Great communication, super reliable, and our dog was happy and well cared for. Would 100% book again."
BrookeB
Review by Brooke
from
$40
/night
EmilyE

6. Emily

1.5 km
from
$50
/night
New sitter

Part-time pet sitter, full-time animal enthusiast 🐾

Last active today
EmilyE

6. Emily

New sitter
Part-time pet sitter, full-time animal enthusiast 🐾 1.5 km
Last active today
from
$50
/night
FrancescaF

7. Francesca

1.2 km
from
$30
/night
New sitter

Patient, loving Melbourne pet care. Making pets feel at home

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Last contacted 7 days ago
FrancescaF

7. Francesca

New sitter
Patient, loving Melbourne pet care. Making pets feel at home1.2 km
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Last contacted 7 days ago
from
$30
/night
Kathe Acevedo and JhonK

8. Kathe Acevedo and Jhon

1.2 km
from
$45
/night
14 reviews
4
recurring guests

Pet Care with Heart – Trusted & Loving Sitter in Melbourne

Last booked 3 days ago
Last contacted today
Kathe Acevedo and JhonK

8. Kathe Acevedo and Jhon

Pet Care with Heart – Trusted & Loving Sitter in Melbourne1.2 km
(14 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Last booked 3 days ago
Last contacted today
"Absolutely thrilled with Jhon & Katherine as our pet sitters! They were super friendly, clearly adored our dog Jinx, and kept us updated with the most gorgeous photos while we were away. We felt totally relaxed knowing he was in such loving hands. You can tell they genuinely care. We’ll definitely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring, and all-round wonderful pet sitters! 🐾"
KatherineK
Review by Katherine
from
$45
/night
KarinaK

9. Karina

1 km
from
$20
/night
16 reviews

Cat Sitting in Melbourne – Boarding in Spacious Apartment

Last active 2 days ago
Lives with 2 cats
KarinaK

9. Karina

Cat Sitting in Melbourne – Boarding in Spacious Apartment1 km
(16 reviews)
Last active 2 days ago
Lives with 2 cats
"Karina was terrific, I cannot thank her enough for taking care of my cat Silver, for me while I was away for several weeks. She has the full cat minding set up, is experienced and loving when it comes to caring for cats, sends regular videos and updates and is good value, particularly if as longer term stays can be very pricey. My cat Silver went away highly anxious, and came back a happier and more resilient little guy, all thanks to Karina, the complete cat whispering pro. If you need someone to look after your pet, look no further."
RebeccaR
Review by Rebecca
from
$20
/night
JardaJ

10. Jarda

1.1 km
from
$35
/night
1 review

Experienced student providing a loving home for your dog

Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
JardaJ

10. Jarda

Experienced student providing a loving home for your dog 1.1 km
(1 review)
Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
"Jarda was kind and loving with Oslo. My dog seems to have spent a great time with her. I will for sure request her services again when needed."
GeoffroyG
Review by Geoffroy
from
$35
/night
MichelleM

11. Michelle

0.6 km
from
$55
/night
New sitter

Walk, play, stay. Active & caring sitter located in CBD

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Last booked 2 days ago
MichelleM

11. Michelle

New sitter
Walk, play, stay. Active & caring sitter located in CBD0.6 km
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Last booked 2 days ago
from
$55
/night
YuchenY

12. Yuchen

1.2 km
from
$35
/night
6 reviews
3
recurring guests

🏡 Pet Boarding, Walks & Visits | Safe & Loving Home

Last contacted 6 days ago
Last active 5 days ago
YuchenY

12. Yuchen

🏡 Pet Boarding, Walks & Visits | Safe & Loving Home 1.2 km
(6 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last contacted 6 days ago
Last active 5 days ago
"I highly recommend Yuchen. She spent around 3.5 weeks looking after my 4-year-old husky x German shepherd. She consistently kept me updated about my little one, Enzo, and shared several photos. Her love and care for my little guy, Enzo are truly remarkable. I can confidently say that she is one of the best pet sitters I've ever had. We'll definitely be booking with her again."
ErrollynE
Review by Errollyn
from
$35
/night
TamikaT

13. Tamika

2.3 km
from
$35
/night
New sitter

Boarding & Day care | Reliable & caring animal lover

Last contacted 12 days ago
Last active yesterday
TamikaT

13. Tamika

New sitter
Boarding & Day care | Reliable & caring animal lover 2.3 km
Last contacted 12 days ago
Last active yesterday
from
$35
/night
GraceG

14. Grace

2.8 km
from
$60
/night
13 reviews
2
recurring guests

Gentle, Reliable Dog Walker & Sitter Available Now!

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Last booked yesterday
GraceG

14. Grace

Gentle, Reliable Dog Walker & Sitter Available Now!2.8 km
(13 reviews)
2 recurring guests
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Last booked yesterday
from
$60
/night
SophiaS

15. Sophia

0.9 km
from
$30
/night
1 review

Adore cats, would die for them! Love pet sitting!!

Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
SophiaS

15. Sophia

Adore cats, would die for them! Love pet sitting!!0.9 km
(1 review)
Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"My cat Fridge had the BEST time with Sophia! Sophia went above and beyond to make sure my son, Fridge, was happy and well taken care of while I was away. Not only did she handle all the basics perfectly, but she also brought toys for him and spent extra time playing, which was so thoughtful!! She always sent through frequent updates and pictures/ videos of Fridge – which really put my mind at ease as it was my first time leaving him with a petsitter. I was nervous initially but it was so clear she treated him like her own, and when I picked him up, he was a very happy and relaxed cat!! Sophia is very reliable, caring, and GENUINELY passionate about animals and I am so glad I found her!! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I’ll definitely be calling on her again whenever I need a pet sitter. I HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone looking for someone who will treat their pets with love and care! Thank you again Sophia for all the help and care you’ve given to Fridge ❤️"
SHIMRONS
Review by SHIMRON
from
$30
/night
LindaL

16. Linda

1.4 km
from
$55
/night
13 reviews
5
recurring guests

Loving owner of two happy go lucky pooches

Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
LindaL

16. Linda

Loving owner of two happy go lucky pooches1.4 km
(13 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
"I thoroughly recommend Linda for anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. She was wonderful with my two pets and clearly took great care to make sure they were comfortable and well looked after. Throughout the stay, Linda provided regular updates, which gave me real peace of mind knowing everything was going well while I was away. It was clear they were in very good hands. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely great with animals, Linda is an excellent choice."
AndrewA
Review by Andrew
from
$55
/night
JasthineJ

17. Jasthine

1.4 km
from
$50
/night
45 reviews
17
recurring guests

Fur-tastic care for your pets to feel at Home!

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Last booked 4 days ago
JasthineJ

17. Jasthine

Fur-tastic care for your pets to feel at Home!1.4 km
(45 reviews)
17 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 4 days ago
"I can't thank you enough for looking after and caring for my dog, i knew he was in good hands. You made the whole experience a breeze, highly recommend Jasthine as a wonderful dog sitter. "
NollanN
Review by Nollan
from
$50
/night
ZeldaZ

18. Zelda

3 km
from
$70
/night
19 reviews
3
recurring guests

A second family for your dog

Last booked 12 days ago
Last contacted 13 days ago
ZeldaZ

18. Zelda

A second family for your dog3 km
(19 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last booked 12 days ago
Last contacted 13 days ago
"Zelda took Jasper in like he was her own- he had such a lovely time staying there, enjoying beach walks and chilling out at home with other new dog buddies. It was so easy and hassle free - thank you Zelda for being a great dog sitter. 🐶🐾"
ChrissieC
Review by Chrissie
from
$70
/night
KatherineK

19. Katherine

0.8 km
from
$35
/night

Caring Cat/ dog Lover & Reliable Pet Sitter You Can Trust

Last contacted 5 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
KatherineK

19. Katherine

Caring Cat/ dog Lover & Reliable Pet Sitter You Can Trust0.8 km
Last contacted 5 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
from
$35
/night
KevanK

20. Kevan

2.2 km
from
$50
/night
9 reviews
2
recurring guests

Stress-Free Pet Care, Always! 🐾

Last booked yesterday
Last contacted 12 days ago
KevanK

20. Kevan

Stress-Free Pet Care, Always! 🐾2.2 km
(9 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted 12 days ago
"I couldn't be happier with the care Rio received from Kevan and his partner during his 4-day stay! From the very beginning, they were absolutely fantastic. They went the extra mile by arranging a meet-and-greet to introduce Rio to their dog, Kayo, which made me feel so much more comfortable leaving him. Throughout Rio's stay, they provided constant updates, including a steady stream of photos and videos. I never once had to reach out to them for an update, which meant the world to me. It was clear that Rio was having a great time, as they took him on multiple walks near parks and lakes, and they were incredibly attentive to his food schedule, giving us regular updates on his meals. Kevan and his partner are incredibly easygoing and responsive, making the entire process seamless. The care they showed for Rio was truly exceptional; they treated him like a member of their own family. It was because of their genuine care and attention that I was able to thoroughly enjoy my vacation without a single worry about my pup. I feel so lucky to have found them on Pawshake and would absolutely book with them again. Thank you both so much for providing such a comforting and wonderful home for Rio!"
RohanR
Review by Rohan
from
$50
/night

Frequently asked questions about home dog boarding

Your home dog boarding questions answered

What is dog boarding in Melbourne?

Dog boarding is an overnight pet care service. Pawshake is different to a dog kennel, in that your dog goes to stay in the home of a sitter for an agreed period of time. Your dog will receive care and love in a cosy home environment.

What is the price of dog boarding?

Boarding costs about $15 per night on average. Sitters on Pawshake set their own prices, so the total cost may vary depending on their location, availability, facilities and pet care experience. This is most often more affordable than a dog kennel or dog hotel.

Why choose Pawshake for your pet?

Pawshake offers tools that make it smooth and easy to arrange dog boarding. We offer advanced search filters for easy matching, a sophisticated calendar tool to check sitter availability and secure online payments. The Pawshake team are here to help at any stage of the process.

Can I find dog boarding anywhere in Melbourne?

It is easy to find dog boarding anywhere in Melbourne via the Pawshake website. Our sitters are real community members who love pets and live right near you. Enter your suburb and dates into the Pawshake home page to see who is nearby and send them a message to get started.

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