In-home dog boarding in Austin
Your dog stays in a real Austin home, East Side bungalow, South Congress condo, or Tarrytown ranch with a yard. Many sitters live a short walk from Lady Bird Lake or Zilker Park. Verified, cashback, and up to $20,000 in vet protection per stay.
Why Petme
Why Austin owners choose Petme for dog boarding
Every boarding stay in Austinis designed around one thing: your peace of mind. No kennel cages, no rotating staff, no last-minute surprises, just a verified sitter, a real home, and a routine that fits your dog's real life.
0% commission
Zero fee for pet owners
No commission. No service charges. The nightly rate you agree with your sitter is the full price you pay. No surprises at checkout, ever.
Cashback rewards
Cashback after every stay
Earn money back on every completed boarding booking. Cashback compounds with use and applies to future bookings on Petme.
Trusted sitters
Verified, background-checked sitters
Every boarding sitter on Petme is reviewed by our trust & safety team. Only verified, background-checked sitters can accept boarding bookings.
$20,000 protection
$20,000 vet protection
Every booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage from drop-off to pickup. If your dog needs emergency care during the stay, eligible costs are covered.
Available Sitters in Austin
Browse verified pet sitters across the country. Our grid updates based on your location.
Neighborhoods we cover
Verified sitters in every Austin neighborhood
From South Congress to Westlake, Petme sitters live across the Austin metro. Short drop-off, familiar walking routes, and a home environment close to your dog's day-to-day.
- South Congress
- East Austin
- Hyde Park
- Zilker
- Travis Heights
- Mueller
- Tarrytown
- Clarksville
- Barton Hills
- Bouldin Creek
- Cherrywood
- Westlake
How it works
Three steps to your perfect boarding sitter in Austin
Find a sitter, meet in person, then book with full vet protection. The whole process happens inside the Petme app, transparent, verified, and built around your dog's comfort.
Search boarding sitters nearby
Browse verified boarding sitters in your city. Filter by price, star rating, home setup (yard, AC, own pets), neighborhood, and availability for your dates.
Free meet-and-greet
Schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet at the sitter's home before committing. Confirm your dog feels comfortable and the home is the right fit.
Book, relax, earn cashback
Drop off with confidence. Get photo and message updates throughout the stay. When the booking completes, cashback lands automatically in your Petme account.
Typical pricing
How much is dog boarding in Austin?
In-home dog boarding in Austin typically runs $35-$75 per night, with most stays around $48/night. Petme charges 0% commission for pet owners, so the rate you agree with your sitter is the rate you pay, no hidden service fees, ever.
Local guide
Dog boarding in Austin, TX: what to know
Austin is one of the most dog-oriented cities in the US, patio-friendly restaurants, off-leash trails at Zilker and Red Bud Isle, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake, and a population where dogs are part of daily social life. Petme sitters across central Austin and the surrounding neighborhoods build their routines around this culture. Whether your dog's usual life is a morning swim at Red Bud Isle, a stroll along Town Lake, or an evening at a South Congress patio, there is a verified sitter nearby with the same rhythm.
For Austin owners, Petme charges 0% commission. The rate agreed with the sitter is the entire price, no platform fee, no markup. Cashback is credited automatically after every completed stay, and every booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary protection. That coverage is worth real money in a city where emergency visits at Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center or Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty can otherwise run into the thousands.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about dog boarding in Austin.
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