In-home dog boarding across the US
Skip the kennel. Your dog stays in a real home with a verified Petme sitter, across 15 of the largest US metros. 0% fee for owners, cashback after every completed stay, and up to $20,000 in vet protection on every booking.
Find a Boarding SitterWhat is in-home dog boarding?
A real home for your dog while you're away
In-home dog boarding is a simple idea with a real-world impact: instead of leaving your dog in a kennel cage surrounded by unfamiliar dogs and rotating staff, your dog stays as a guest in someone's home, sleeping on a sofa, going on neighborhood walks, and following the kind of daily routine they already know. For most dogs, that's the difference between coming home calm and coming home stressed.
Petme is a US-wide marketplace built specifically around verified, background-checked in-home dog boarders. Every sitter on Petme has been reviewed by our trust & safety team. Every booking is covered by up to $20,000 in veterinary protection automatically. And pet owners pay a flat 0% commission, the nightly rate you agree with your sitter is the full price, with no service fees layered on at checkout.
Whether you're searching for dog boarding near me in a major metro like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, or you live in a smaller pocket of Phoenix, Austin, Denver, or Seattle, Petme lists verified local sitters in your own neighborhood. Browse profiles, read reviews, schedule a free meet-and-greet, and book, the whole process happens transparently inside the app, with cashback rewarded after every completed stay.
Find boarding in your city
Dog boarding in 15 major US cities
Verified, background-checked in-home dog boarders across the country's largest metros, from coast to coast, with rates that reflect your local market.
Dog boarding in New York
New York
Verified in-home boarders across Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Williamsburg and beyond.
Dog boarding in Los Angeles
California
Verified in-home boarders across Silver Lake, Echo Park, Venice and beyond.
Dog boarding in Chicago
Illinois
Verified in-home boarders across Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lakeview and beyond.
Dog boarding in Houston
Texas
Verified in-home boarders across The Heights, Montrose, River Oaks and beyond.
Dog boarding in Phoenix
Arizona
Verified in-home boarders across Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown Phoenix and beyond.
Dog boarding in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Verified in-home boarders across Center City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties and beyond.
Dog boarding in San Antonio
Texas
Verified in-home boarders across Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Southtown and beyond.
Dog boarding in San Diego
California
Verified in-home boarders across North Park, Hillcrest, La Jolla and beyond.
Dog boarding in Dallas
Texas
Verified in-home boarders across Uptown, Bishop Arts District, Lakewood and beyond.
Dog boarding in Austin
Texas
Verified in-home boarders across South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park and beyond.
Dog boarding in San Francisco
California
Verified in-home boarders across Mission, Noe Valley, Marina and beyond.
Dog boarding in Seattle
Washington
Verified in-home boarders across Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont and beyond.
Dog boarding in Denver
Colorado
Verified in-home boarders across LoDo, RiNo, Highland and beyond.
Dog boarding in Boston
Massachusetts
Verified in-home boarders across Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill and beyond.
Dog boarding in Miami
Florida
Verified in-home boarders across Brickell, Wynwood, Coconut Grove and beyond.
Home boarding vs traditional kennel
Why most dogs do better in a home, not a kennel
Kennels are loud, group-housed, and rely on rotating staff. In-home dog boarding gives your dog a private space, consistent care, and a real domestic routine, the kind of environment your dog already knows.
A home environment, not a cage
Your dog sleeps on a sofa or a bed, lives in a private home, and follows a calm domestic routine, far less stressful for older dogs, anxious dogs, and dogs not used to other animals.
One sitter, not a rotating shift
Care is provided by a single verified sitter for the full duration of the stay. No handoffs, no different staff members at feeding, walking, and bedtime, just one consistent person.
Real walks in real neighborhoods
Daily walks happen in neighborhoods, parks, and trails, not in a kennel exercise yard. Most Petme boarders walk dogs 2-4 times a day at routes they know well.
Photos, videos and updates
You get photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see how your dog is settling in, what they ate, and how the day is going.
Free meet-and-greet first
Every Petme sitter offers a complimentary meet-and-greet at their home before the booking starts. You see the space, your dog meets the sitter, and you commit only if it's the right fit.
$20,000 vet protection on every stay
Every booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in emergency veterinary coverage, peace of mind that kennel stays rarely provide.
Built on trust
Why thousands of US pet owners book through Petme
Petme exists because the existing pet-care apps quietly extract 20-25% of every booking and leave both sitters and owners worse off. We don't. Here's what that means in practice.
The price you agree with your sitter is the price you pay. No service fees.
Up to $20,000 in emergency vet coverage on every single booking.
Verified in-home dog boarders from New York to San Francisco.
Every dog boarder is background-checked and reviewed before listing.
How it works
Book in-home dog boarding in three steps
Find a sitter, meet in person, then book with full vet protection. Transparent from start to finish.
Search verified sitters near you
Browse background-checked in-home dog boarders in your city. Filter by neighborhood, price, home setup (yard, AC, own pets), and availability for your dates.
Schedule a free meet-and-greet
Meet the sitter at their home before committing, confirm the environment, the routine, and that your dog feels comfortable.
Book, relax, earn cashback
Drop off with confidence. Get photo and message updates throughout the stay. When the booking completes, cashback lands automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about in-home dog boarding on Petme.
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Dog Walking in the US
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Overnight Dog Sitting
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Pet Sitter Prices
Typical pet-sitting rates by service type and city tier across the United States.