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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 17, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Book a Pet Sitter on Rover

    Find and book a local dog walker, boarding sitter, or drop-in visitor for your pet while you are away.

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    Category
    Apps & Services
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    Rover
    pet sitter
    dog walker
    boarding

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Sign up and add your pet's profile
    2. 2.Pick the service you need
    3. 3.Search and compare sitters
    4. 4.Do a free meet and greet
    5. 5.Book and stay in touch
    1

    Sign up and add your pet's profile

    ~15s
    Download the Rover app or go to rover.com. Create an account and add your pet — breed, age, size, and special notes like "afraid of thunderstorms" or "needs insulin twice a day."
    2

    Pick the service you need

    ~15s
    Choose from Boarding (sitter's home overnight), House Sitting (sitter stays at your home), Drop-In Visits (30 minutes at your home), Doggy Day Care, or Dog Walking.
    3

    Search and compare sitters

    ~15s
    Enter your dates and your zip code. Filter by price, experience, and rating. Read reviews carefully — sitters with 50+ stays and 4.9 stars or higher are the safest bet.
    4

    Do a free meet and greet

    ~15s
    Before booking, message your top 2 sitters and schedule a 15-minute meet-and-greet at your home. This lets you see how they interact with your pet and ask questions.
    5

    Book and stay in touch

    ~15s
    Once you pick a sitter, tap "Book" and pay through the app. During the stay, ask for photo updates — most sitters send 2 to 3 photos a day. Leave a review afterward to help other owners.

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    Rover is a website and app that connects pet owners with sitters, walkers, and boarding hosts in their area. You pick the type of care you need, message sitters, and book through the app — all payments are handled by Rover.

    Every booking comes with the Rover Guarantee, which covers vet bills up to $25,000 if something goes wrong.

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