How much does dog boarding cost?

In most US metros, in-home dog boarding runs roughly $35–$75 per night, with dense coastal cities at the top of that band and smaller markets near the bottom. Kennels often quote less per night but charge separately for individual walks and playtime.

• Holiday weeks and school breaks, when sitter availability disappears first
• Multiple dogs, though most sitters discount the second pet
• Medication administration or a puppy on a two-hour schedule
• Late-night pickups and same-day bookings

Always compare the total, not the headline nightly rate. On Paw-Stay the booking total shows the sitter's rate plus the service fee before you pay, and payment is only captured once the sitter accepts your request.

For trips over 24 hours, boarding or house sitting is usually the right call. For workdays, day care or a midday dog walk costs a fraction of an overnight and keeps your dog in their own routine.