Dog Sitting and Boarding Rates in Indianapolis (2026): What Local Sitters Actually Charge
Short answer: in Indianapolis, a pet sitter who comes to your home costs about $14 to $20 an hour. Overnight kennel boarding runs $36 to $65 a night (most charge $40 to $55), and boarding in a sitter's own home is $45 to $85 a night for one dog. Daycare is $26 to $43 a day, and a 30-minute drop-in visit or walk is $21 to $35. We checked the published price lists of 28 Indianapolis area businesses, plus Care.com, in October 2026.
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Indianapolis dog care prices at a glance
| Type of care | Typical Indianapolis price | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Pet sitter in your home | $13.82 to $19.89 an hour | Care.com Indianapolis rates, October 2026 |
| Kennel boarding, budget | $36 to $42 a night | Canine Continental ($36, daycare included), Good Dog Hotel ($40), Camp Cheeney Creek ($40), Pet Palace (from $41), B&S Kennels (from $42) |
| Kennel boarding, mid-range | $43 to $46 a night | Sleepy Hollow Pet Ranch ($43), Lucky Dog Retreat ($45), Country Bound ($45 VIP suite), Big N' Small Paws 317 ($46) |
| Boarding with daycare included | $52 to $65 a night | Camp Bow Wow Lawrence ($52), Downtown Doggie ($54), Dogtopia Broad Ripple ($55 enrolled, $65 not), Camp Bow Wow Carmel ($65) |
| Boarding, bigger suite | $56 to $80 a night | Big N' Small Paws 317 ($56 and $65), Country Bound ($55 and $65), Dogtopia Meridian North ($70 to $80), Camp Bow Wow Lawrence ($80 luxury suite) |
| Boarding, extra dog | $22 to $35 a night | Downtown Doggie ($22, same room), Camp Cheeney Creek ($35 second dog, $30 third) |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $45 to $85 a night | Katy The K9 Keeper ($45 under 50 lbs, $55 over), Mother of a Pet Lover ($55), Pet Concierge Indy ($85) |
| Overnight sitter in your home | $85 to $130+ a night | Walk n' Wag ($85), Pet Concierge Indy ($85), Comfort Zone Sitters ($115 to $130+) |
| Doggy daycare, full day | $26 to $43 a day | B&S Kennels (from $26), Puppy Pitstop ($29), Camp Bow Wow Southport ($29), Lucky Dog ($29.50), Pet Palace (from $32), Downtown Doggie ($38), Indys Dogs ($40), Dogtopia ($42 to $43) |
| Drop-in visit or walk, 30 minutes | $21 to $35 | Walk n' Wag ($21), Comforts of Home ($22), Fetch! Pet Care North Indy ($25), Mother of a Pet Lover ($25 walk, $35 visit), Pet Concierge Indy ($30) |
| Short check-in, 15 minutes | $16 to $25 | Walk n' Wag ($16), Comforts of Home and Fetch! ($18), Pet Concierge Indy and Mother of a Pet Lover ($25) |
Indianapolis sits right at the Indiana average ($13.71 to $19.67 an hour) and about 17% under the national starting rate of $16.68 (the US range is $16.68 to $22.55), according to Care.com. Among the kennels we checked, standard boarding still starts at $40 to $46 a night at most places.
Rates in the suburbs
The suburbs swing more than the city does. Zionsville sitters charge the most in the metro, while the west side towns start lower:
| Area | Starting rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Zionsville | $24.20/hr | $26.20/hr |
| Westfield | $16.27/hr | $23.00/hr |
| Noblesville | $14.26/hr | $21.26/hr |
| Fishers | $13.80/hr | $19.75/hr |
| Greenwood | $13.60/hr | $18.87/hr |
| Carmel | $13.41/hr | $20.09/hr |
| Plainfield | $12.20/hr | $20.40/hr |
| Avon | $11.25/hr | $16.13/hr |
| Brownsburg | $10.25/hr | $17.00/hr |
Source: Care.com, October 2026.
What pushes the price up in Indianapolis
- Big dogs. Home boarders charge by size: Katy The K9 Keeper is $45 a day under 50 lbs and $55 at 50 lbs and over.
- A bigger room. Suites cost more than standard runs: Big N' Small Paws 317 goes from $46 to $65 a night, Good Dog Hotel from $40 to $48.
- More than one dog. Downtown Doggie adds $22 for a second dog in the same room; Camp Cheeney Creek charges $35 for the second dog and $30 for the third. Good Dog Hotel takes 20% off the second dog, and Country Bound takes 55% off each extra dog in the same suite.
- Holidays and school breaks. Country Bound adds $15 per pet on holidays and has a 4-day holiday minimum. Camp Bow Wow Lawrence adds $5 a night in peak season, which in 2026 includes spring break (March 13 to April 12), Memorial Day (May 23 to 27) and Indiana's October fall break (October 9 to 25). Katy The K9 Keeper adds $5 a day during school spring and fall break weeks. Memorial Day weekend is also Indianapolis 500 weekend, so book early if you're traveling then. Good Dog Hotel charges a 2-night minimum on summer weekends (June 1 to September 1) and 3 nights on national holidays.
- Late pick-up. Lucky Dog charges a $22 half day after 2pm, Good Dog Hotel charges $20 after 1pm, and Camp Bow Wow Lawrence charges $15 per dog after 11am.
- Evenings, weekends and holidays at home. Pet Concierge Indy adds $5 a session on weekends, after 8pm and on holidays; Walk n' Wag adds $7 per holiday visit and $15 per holiday overnight; Comforts of Home adds $5 per holiday visit.
- Extras. Medication ($2 a dose at Good Dog Hotel, $3 a day at Puppy Pitstop, $8 for insulin), nail trims ($14 to $20) and baths are usually add-ons.
Sitter at home, sitter's home, or kennel?
| Option | Indianapolis price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter in your home | $14 to $20 an hour, $21 to $35 a visit, or $85 to $130+ overnight | Dogs who are anxious away from home, older dogs, homes with other pets |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $45 to $85 a night | Social dogs who like a quiet house and one person |
| Kennel or pet resort | $36 to $65 a night | Dogs who love other dogs and a busy day of play |
Indianapolis weather matters too. Summers are hot and humid (Pet Concierge Indy moves sessions inside when it hits 90 degrees), and winter walks mean cold, salted sidewalks. Whoever you pick needs to know your dog's limits.
The part no price covers
The walk is rarely what goes wrong. It's the text at 9pm.
"How much food again?" "Is the white pill the morning one?" "Who's your vet?"
You're paying $21 to $65 a day for someone to look after your dog. Then you hand them the most important information out loud, at the door, in a rush, and hope it sticks. Or you write a 10-page Word document they skim once.
Whether it's a friend, a $20-an-hour pro or a $65-a-night resort, they all need the same things from you, and most owners forget at least one:
- Exactly how much your dog eats, and when (not "morning-ish")
- Every medication, the dose, and how to give it
- The quirks: the gate that doesn't latch, the bolt at the front door, the toy that can't be left out
- When to call you, and when to skip you and go straight to the emergency vet
- Your vet, the nearest 24-hour clinic, and a backup contact who isn't you
The Paw Brief: one handbook your sitter can scan in seconds
The Paw Brief asks you the questions you'd forget, then turns your answers into one clear care guide. Fill it in once, update it before each trip, and hand it to whoever is watching your dog: a sitter, a boarding kennel, or your neighbor.
What's inside:
- Who is who: photos and markings for each pet, so meds and food never get mixed up
- Precise times: real times for meals, walks and meds, not "evening"
- Little rituals: the bedtime toy, the water-bowl trick, the things only you know
- Behavior, honestly: checkboxes for reactivity, separation anxiety and resource guarding, so your sitter isn't surprised
- Emergency thresholds: exactly when to call you and when to go straight to the vet
- House details: alarm, fuse box, spare key, and neighbor boundaries
What you get: a fillable PDF that works on any device, plus an editable Canva version. Instant download, no subscription.
The math is easy. One night of Indianapolis boarding costs $36 to $65. The Paw Brief costs $17, once, and you reuse it for every trip after this one.
No risk: if it doesn't help, you get your money back within 30 days.
The Paw Brief is made by the team behind this guide. The prices and local listings above are researched separately and nobody paid to be included.
Indianapolis dog sitters, kennels and daycares
Real local options with their Google rating. Where a business publishes its prices, we list them with a link so you can check.
Boarding and kennels
- Puppy Playground, Northeast Indianapolis · 4.9★ (375 Google reviews) · Website
- Priority Boarding, Near the airport · 4.9★ (511 Google reviews) · Website
- Sleepy Hollow Pet Ranch, Southside (Perry Township) · 4.8★ (604 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog boarding: $43/day per dog; Seasonal rates: +$5/day in season
- Five Points Kennels, Franklin Township · 4.8★ (364 Google reviews) · Website
- Camp Bow Wow Southport, Southport · 4.8★ (431 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Full day daycare: $29.00 per day; Half day daycare: $20.00 per day; Full day daycare, 2 dogs: $54.00 per day
- Lucky Dog Retreat - Indianapolis, Northeast Indianapolis · 4.7★ (310 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Overnight boarding: $45.00 per night per dog; Full day daycare: $29.50 per day; Half day daycare: $19.50 per day
- Pet Palace - Indianapolis, Northwest Indianapolis · 4.7★ (381 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog boarding: $41/day (starting price); Dog daycare: $32/day (starting price)
- PetSuites Greenwood, Greenwood · 4.7★ (589 Google reviews) · Website
- 4 Paws Lodge, Fishers · 4.7★ (370 Google reviews) · Website
- Paws & Play Dog Resort & Training Center, Fishers · 4.7★ (782 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Day boarding (daycare): $20 (starting price); Leash walk add-on: $10 per 10 to 20 minute walk
- B&S Boarding and Grooming Kennels, LLC, Avon · 4.8★ (292 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Overnight boarding: $42 per night (starting price); Full day daycare: $26 per day (starting price); Half day daycare: $16 per day (starting price)
- PetSuites Indianapolis Northwest, Northwest Indianapolis · 4.6★ (424 Google reviews) · Website
Daycare
- Tonya's Puppy Palace, Southeast Indianapolis · 4.4★ (11 Google reviews)
Sitters and walkers (they come to you)
- Comfort Zone Sitters, LLC, Broad Ripple area · 5★ (206 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Drop-in visits: $25 to $45+ per visit; Overnight care: $115 to $130+ per night
- Royal Paws Pet Sitting, Indianapolis · 5★ (111 Google reviews) · Website
- Fetch! Pet Care North Indy, North Indianapolis · 4.8★ (101 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog walking: $25 (starting price); 15 minute visit: $18 per visit; 30 minute visit: $25 per visit
- Frisky Business Pet Care, Indianapolis · 5★ (68 Google reviews) · Website
- Your Day Dog Chauffeur, Indianapolis · 5★ (53 Google reviews) · Website
- Urban Uplander Pet Care, LLC, Indianapolis · 5★ (49 Google reviews) · Website
- Comforts of Home Pet Sitting LLC, Indianapolis · 4.6★ (31 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: 30 minute visit: $22 per visit; 15 minute visit: $18 per visit; 60 minute visit: $32 per visit
- Furry Cuddles and Care LLC, Lawrence · 5★ (23 Google reviews) · Website
- The Pet Nanny, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis · 5★ (19 Google reviews) · Website
- Indy Dog Nanny, Indianapolis · 5★ (15 Google reviews) · Website
- Alternative Pet Services, Franklin Township · 4.9★ (14 Google reviews) · Website
- Love is Love Pet Sitting, Indianapolis · 5★ (12 Google reviews) · Website
Listings come from Google Maps and each business's own website, checked October 2026. Nobody paid to be listed. Prices change, so confirm before you book. Own one of these businesses? Ask us about a featured spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I pay a dog sitter in Indianapolis?
Most Indianapolis pet sitters charge about $14 to $20 an hour, and local pros charge $21 to $35 for a 30-minute visit. For a friend or neighbor, many owners pay close to the same rate or a flat amount per day, plus a thank-you.
How much is dog boarding in Indianapolis per night?
Kennel boarding is $36 to $65 a night; most Indianapolis kennels charge $40 to $55, and bigger suites run up to $80. Boarding in a sitter's own home is $45 to $85 a night for one dog.
Is it cheaper to board my dog or have a sitter come over?
For a full day, a kennel night ($36 to $65) is usually cheaper than paying a sitter by the hour or an overnight sitter ($85 and up). For one or two short visits a day, an in-home sitter can cost less and keeps your dog in its own routine.
Do Indianapolis sitters charge more on holidays?
Often, yes. Expect $5 to $15 extra per pet on holidays, $5 a night more in peak season, and holiday minimum stays. Book early for spring break, Memorial Day weekend (Indy 500 weekend) and Indiana's October fall break.
What should I leave for my dog sitter?
Feeding amounts and times, medications with doses, your vet and the nearest emergency clinic, a backup contact, and house rules. The Paw Brief walks you through all of it and turns it into one guide your sitter can scan in seconds.