Dog Sitting and Boarding Rates in Nashville (2026): What Local Sitters Actually Charge
Short answer: in Nashville, a pet sitter who comes to your home costs about $15 to $22 an hour. Overnight kennel boarding runs $30 to $130 a night (most charge $50 to $70), and boarding in a sitter's own home starts around $50 a night for one dog. Daycare is $28 to $60 a day, and a 30-minute drop-in visit or walk is $25 to $45. We checked the published price lists of 24 Nashville-area businesses, plus Care.com, in October 2026.
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$17The price is the easy part. Your dog has 47 little rules. Your sitter probably knows 4. That gap is where trips go wrong, and it's why we built The Paw Brief (more below).
Nashville dog care prices at a glance
| Type of care | Typical Nashville price | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Pet sitter in your home | $15.13 to $22.31 an hour | Care.com Nashville rates, October 2026 |
| Kennel boarding, budget | $30 to $45 a night, by weight | Little Paws Pet Resort rates (Old Hickory) |
| Kennel boarding, standard | $40 to $60 a night | Dogville Nashville, Peace Love and Paws |
| Kennel boarding, local resorts | $50 to $75 a night | The Dog Spot, Paw Pals, SouthPaws, The Belmont Pet Resort |
| Boarding at the big chains | $60 to $70 a night | Dogtopia 8th Avenue, Hickory Plaza and Green Hills, Pet Resorts of America (from $69) |
| Boarding, luxury resorts | $75 to $130 a night | Bark Public House ($75 to $82.50), Miss Kitty's Dog Resort ($115 to $130) |
| Boarding, extra dog in the same room | $37 to $50 a night | Paw Pals, The Dog Spot, The Belmont Pet Resort |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $50 to $110 a night | Barkstrom ($50), Woofie's Bed & Biscuit ($110 for 24 hours) |
| Overnight sitter in your home | $100 to $150 a night | Dogs On The Run, Barkstrom ($125), Woofie's ($135 for 12 hours) |
| Doggy daycare, full day | $28 to $60 a day (most $35 to $48) | Nashville Pet Spa, Paw Pals, Hounds Town, Peace Love and Paws, The Dog Spot, SouthPaws, Bark Public House, Dogtopia Green Hills |
| Drop-in visit or walk, 30 minutes | $25 to $45 | Prefurred Pets ($33), Barkstrom, Sol's Pet Care, Dogs On The Run |
| Short check-in, 10 to 15 minutes | $20 | dogs to frogs pet sitting, Sol's Pet Care |
Nashville sits a little above the Tennessee average ($14.18 to $21.28 an hour) and a little under the national average of $16.68 to $22.57, according to Care.com.
Rates in the suburbs
Franklin runs a little higher than the city, while Hendersonville, Goodlettsville and Gallatin start a little lower:
| Area | Starting rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | $16.34/hr | $24.38/hr |
| Mount Juliet | $16.10/hr | $20.00/hr |
| Smyrna | $15.78/hr | $21.56/hr |
| Hendersonville | $15.07/hr | $18.86/hr |
| Hermitage | $14.31/hr | $20.31/hr |
| La Vergne | $14.00/hr | $20.00/hr |
| Goodlettsville | $13.80/hr | $15.60/hr |
| Gallatin | $13.75/hr | $21.25/hr |
Source: Care.com, October 2026.
What pushes the price up in Nashville
- Big dogs. Many kennels price by size. Little Paws in Old Hickory charges $30 a night under 20 lbs and $45 over 101 lbs; Peace Love and Paws charges $45 for a small kennel and $55 for medium or large.
- More than one dog. A second dog in the same room is $37 a night at Paw Pals, $40 at The Dog Spot and $50 at The Belmont Pet Resort. Sitters who come to you usually add a little per extra dog ($2 a visit at dogs to frogs, $10 a night at Barkstrom).
- Holidays and busy seasons. The Dog Spot charges $70 a night on holidays instead of $50. Bark Public House adds $10 a night per dog, Paw Pals adds a $10 holiday fee, and The Belmont Pet Resort adds $10 a night on peak and summer dates. Little Paws raises prices $5 a night around holidays and spring and fall break. Summer fills up fast, so book early if you're traveling in June or July.
- Where you board. The same kind of kennel night costs $50 at The Dog Spot in West Nashville and $82.50 at Bark Public House in the Gulch. Driving a few miles out can save $20 or more a night.
- Late pick-up. Bark Public House charges $1.25 a minute after closing, The Belmont Pet Resort charges $45 for a late check-out, and Miss Kitty's charges $100 for an after-hours pick-up.
- Extras. Medication-heavy stays ($30 a night extra at Miss Kitty's), exit baths ($25 to $80 depending on size) and nail trims (about $15) are usually add-ons.
Sitter at home, sitter's home, or kennel?
| Option | Nashville price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter in your home | $15 to $22 an hour, $25 to $45 a visit, or $100 to $150 overnight | Dogs who are anxious away from home, older dogs, homes with other pets |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | About $50 to $110 a night | Social dogs who like a quiet house and one person |
| Kennel or pet resort | $30 to $130 a night | Dogs who love other dogs and a busy day of play |
Nashville weather matters too. Summers are hot and humid, so midday walks need to be short and shady and the long walk has to happen early. 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 $25 to $130 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 $22-an-hour pro or a $130-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 Nashville boarding costs $30 to $130. 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.
Nashville 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
- Camp Bow Wow Nashville - Downtown, Berry Hill · 4.9★ (518 Google reviews) · Website
- Hounds Town - Nashville, Near Downtown · 4.9★ (478 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare daily fee: $36 per day ($27 additional dog); Daycare Saturdays: $30 per day ($25 additional dog); Exit Bath: $32-42 varies by size
- Nashville Pet Spa, Mt. Juliet · 4.9★ (547 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare: starts at $28 per day
- Yardstick Dog Hotel - West Nashville, West Nashville · 4.9★ (295 Google reviews) · Website
- SouthPaws Nashville, 8th Avenue South · 4.7★ (461 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, 1 to 4 nights: $60 per night; Daycare Full Day: $42 per day; Daycare Half Day: $30 per half day
- Paws & Claws, Hendersonville · 4.7★ (299 Google reviews) · Website
- Pet Resorts of America, West Nashville · 4.7★ (293 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog boarding: From $69 per night; Daycare, full day (6+ hours): $40 per day; Day boarding: $40 per day
- My Second Home, Franklin · 4.5★ (618 Google reviews) · Website
- The Dog Spot, Sylvan Park · 4.3★ (464 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, first dog: $50 per night (daycare included); Boarding, each additional dog: $40 per night; Daycare single visit: $38 per day
- Bark Public House, The Gulch · 4.7★ (265 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding Standard: $82.50/$75 per night; Daycare Full Day (over 5 hours): $48.00 per day; Daycare Half Day (up to 5 hours): $35.00 per half day
- Miss Kitty's Dog Resort, South Nashville · 4.6★ (246 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Saloon-style boarding: $115 per night; Euro-style boarding: $130 per night; Dog Daycare: $57 per day
- GoDog West Nashville, Bellevue · 4.8★ (229 Google reviews) · Website
Daycare
- Urban Dog Bar, The Nations · 4.6★ (227 Google reviews) · Website
- The Lazy Wag Co., Donelson · 5★ (42 Google reviews)
Sitters and walkers (they come to you)
- Woofie's Pet Services, The Nations · 5★ (212 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: 12-hour In-Home Overnight visit: $135.00 per night; 24-hour Bed & Biscuit Overnight Care (sitter's home): $110.00 per 24 hours
- Home Run Pet Care, Nashville · 5★ (119 Google reviews) · Website
- Prefurred Pets Nashville, LLC, Nashville · 5★ (91 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: 30-Minute Visit/Walk: $33 per visit; Potty Break: $28 per visit; 60-Minute Visit/Walk: $53 per visit
- Jolly Paws Pet Care, South Nashville · 5★ (67 Google reviews) · Website
- Southern Paws Pet Sitting & Daily Dog Walking, Hendersonville · 5★ (64 Google reviews) · Website
- Nashville Dog Walkers, Nashville · 5★ (49 Google reviews) · Website
- Fetch! Pet Care, Nashville · 4.9★ (39 Google reviews) · Website
- Music City Pet Sitting, Brentwood · 4.8★ (24 Google reviews) · Website
- PAWS & HANDS- Pet Sitting | House Sitting | In Home Care -Nashville TN, Middle Tennessee · 5★ (22 Google reviews) · Website
- No Worries Pet & Farm Sitting, Brentwood · 4.8★ (19 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: In-home pet sitting visit: Rates start at $35 per visit; Live-in sitting: Rates start at $225 per 24 hrs
- Pawsitive Adventure Crew, Nashville · 4.9★ (15 Google reviews) · Website
- Parthenon P.U.P.S. Professional Pet Services, Nashville · 5★ (14 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 Nashville?
Most Nashville pet sitters charge about $15 to $22 an hour, or $25 to $45 for a 30-minute visit. For a friend or neighbor, many owners pay close to the same hourly rate or a flat amount per day, plus a thank-you.
How much is dog boarding in Nashville per night?
Kennel boarding is $30 to $130 a night; most Nashville kennels charge $50 to $70, and many include daycare in that price. Boarding in a sitter's own home starts around $50 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 ($30 to $130) is usually cheaper than a sitter staying overnight at your home ($100 to $150). For a few short visits a day, an in-home sitter can cost less and keeps your dog in its own routine.
Do Nashville sitters charge more on holidays?
Often, yes. Expect $5 to $20 a night extra at kennels (The Dog Spot goes from $50 to $70 on holidays) and about $5 a visit extra from sitters. Several kennels also charge peak rates in summer and over spring and fall break, so book early.
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.