Stay in a sitter's house
In-home dog boarding in Nashville.
In-home boarding places your dog in a sitter's home, often with the run of a living room and yard. Around Nashville it fits dogs that dislike kennels and owners in quieter suburbs like Franklin and Hendersonville.
Questions that decide the price and the fit.
The host sets the rules, so the details you need to ask about differ from a commercial facility.
- Ask how many dogs the host keeps at once, since smaller groups usually cost more.
- Fenced yards matter, and so does how the host handles a gate during a thunderstorm.
- Ask who is home overnight and how long your dog is ever left alone.
- Hosts often set limits on dog size, age or temperament.
- Ask for vaccine rules and how the host handles dogs that do not get along.
- Pricing is usually per night, with extra for medication or extra walks.
Get a in-home boarding quote.
Tell us about your dog and your dates. Your request is reviewed and referred to a local boarding provider.
Before you book.
How is in-home boarding different from a kennel?
The setting is a house, the groups are smaller and the host sets the routine. It can be calmer, though space and rules differ.
What does in-home boarding cost?
About $55 to $100 per night in this area, depending on dog size, dates and the host.
Is a fenced yard required?
Not always, but many owners ask for one. Ask how the host handles outdoor breaks.
What if my dog is not good with other dogs?
Tell us up front. Some hosts take only one dog at a time.
More boarding guides.
Standard boarding
A private run or kennel, set meal times and outdoor breaks each day.
Suite boarding
A private room with a door, a bed and often a window, for dogs that like space.
Puppy boarding
Extra potty breaks and shorter rest periods for dogs still learning the routine.