Dog Sitting and Boarding Rates in Phoenix (2026): What Local Sitters Actually Charge
Short answer: in Phoenix, a pet sitter who comes to your home costs about $18 to $23 an hour. Overnight kennel boarding runs $45 to $99 a night (most charge $50 to $75), and boarding in a sitter's own home is about $40 to $65 a night for one dog. Daycare is $30 to $45 a day, and a 30-minute drop-in visit or walk is $25 to $43. We checked the published price lists of 27 Phoenix-area businesses, plus Care.com, in October 2026.
Leaving your dog? Hand your sitter one page with everything they need.
$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).
Phoenix dog care prices at a glance
| Type of care | Typical Phoenix price | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Pet sitter in your home | $17.64 to $23.26 an hour | Care.com Phoenix rates, October 2026 |
| Kennel boarding, budget runs | $45 to $50 a night | South Mountain Boarding, Canine Country Club, Alta Vista |
| Kennel boarding, standard suites | $52 to $75 a night | Pet Paradise, Pet Play House, Mama Bear's, Hounds Town |
| Boarding with daycare included | $65 to $99 a night | Camp Bow Wow North Phoenix, D Pet Hotels Arcadia, Learning Paws, Dogtopia Historic Phoenix |
| Boarding, extra dog in the same space | $25 to $60 a night | South Mountain Boarding, Canine Country Club, Mama Bear's, Hounds Town |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $40 to $65 a night | Just Around The Corner, Bone Voyage |
| Overnight sitter in your home | $120 to $175 a night | Bark Industries, Just Around The Corner, Yesspet |
| Doggy daycare, full day | $30 to $45 a day | Canine Country Club, Mama Bear's, Hounds Town, Alta Vista, Pet Play House, Dogtopia Paradise Valley Village |
| Drop-in visit or walk, 30 minutes | $25 to $43 | Bone Voyage, Bark Industries, Hand and Hound, Yesspet |
| Short check-in, 20 minutes | $32 | Yesspet |
Phoenix sits a touch above the Arizona average ($17.51 to $23.13 an hour) and above the national average of $16.68 to $22.57, according to Care.com.
Rates in the suburbs
Across the Valley, the going rate moves by a few dollars depending on where you live:
| Area | Starting rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | $18.53/hr | $25.46/hr |
| Chandler | $18.36/hr | $24.59/hr |
| Avondale | $18.81/hr | $21.31/hr |
| Cave Creek | $21.60/hr | $23.80/hr |
| Fountain Hills | $18.50/hr | $20.83/hr |
| Peoria | $16.64/hr | $21.73/hr |
| Laveen | $15.17/hr | $23.67/hr |
| Queen Creek | $16.16/hr | $21.12/hr |
Source: Care.com, October 2026.
What pushes the price up in Phoenix
- The heat. Canine Country Club charges $52 a night for an air conditioned run (offered June through September) instead of $47 for a standard climate controlled run.
- Big dogs. Canine Country Ranch in Laveen charges $55 for a standard lodging (dogs up to 75 lbs), $65 for large and $75 for extra large. At D Pet Hotels Arcadia, the small suite (20 lb max) is $69 and the standard suite is $89.
- More than one dog. Two campers at Camp Bow Wow North Phoenix are $141 a night instead of $75. Most kennels charge $25 to $60 for each extra dog sharing a space.
- Not being a regular. Dogtopia's Phoenix locations charge $99 a night for boarding if your dog isn't on a daycare plan, and $32 if it is.
- Holidays and busy weeks. Second Home Pet Resort applies holiday and peak-season pricing, Camp Bow Wow adds a $5 a dog seasonal surcharge around holidays, spring break and summer, and Bone Voyage adds $15 a visit or $30 an overnight on holidays. Winter and spring are the Valley's busy visitor season, and Cactus League spring training fills the calendar in February and March, so book holiday and spring break stays early.
- Late pick-up. Hounds Town charges $25 for pick-up after 12pm, Dogtopia Paradise Valley Village charges a $30 half-day fee after 12pm, and Pet Paradise charges $20 for an afternoon check-out.
- Extras. Baths ($30 and up at Pet Paradise, $35 at Hounds Town), flea and tick treatment at drop-off ($25 at Alta Vista) and after-hours visits (+$5 at Hand and Hound) add up.
Sitter at home, sitter's home, or kennel?
| Option | Phoenix price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter in your home | $18 to $23 an hour, $25 to $43 a visit, or $120 to $175 for an overnight | Dogs who are anxious away from home, older dogs, homes with other pets |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | About $40 to $65 a night | Social dogs who like a quiet house and one person |
| Kennel or pet resort | $45 to $99 a night | Dogs who love other dogs and a busy day of play |
Phoenix weather matters too. From May to September the pavement gets hot enough to burn paws, so walks have to happen around sunrise or after dark, and summer monsoon storms can spook dogs that hate thunder. 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 $99 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 $23-an-hour pro or a $99-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 Phoenix boarding costs $45 to $99. 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.
Phoenix 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
- FurBabies Resort and Spa, Paradise Valley · 4.9★ (393 Google reviews) · Website
- Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Scottsdale, Scottsdale · 4.9★ (331 Google reviews) · Website
- Pet Play House Phoenix, Camelback East · 4.8★ (304 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, Suite: $67 per night; Boarding, Short (small dogs): $56 per night; Daycare, full day: $38 per day
- Camp Bow Wow Phoenix, Camelback East · 4.8★ (439 Google reviews) · Website
- Mak Pack Dog Training & Boarding, Ahwatukee · 4.8★ (382 Google reviews) · Website
- K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Chandler, Chandler · 4.9★ (290 Google reviews) · Website
- Learning Paws 24/7, East Phoenix · 4.7★ (390 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare Full Day: $42 per day; Daycare Half Day (up to 6 hours): $33 per half day; Boarding, Standard Activities Bundle: $89 per 24-hour period
- Paradise Dogs 24/7, Paradise Valley Village · 4.7★ (404 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare Full Day: $42 per day; Daycare Half Day (up to 6 hours): $33 per half day; Boarding, Standard Activities Bundle: $89 per 24-hour period
- Second Home Pet Resort, North Central Phoenix · 4.7★ (446 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Signature Suite: Starting at $60 per night; Premier Suite: Starting at $85 per night; Luxury Patio Suite: Starting at $105 per night
- Glendale Dogs 24/7, Glendale · 4.7★ (350 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare Full Day: $42 per day; Daycare Half Day (up to 6 hours): $33 per half day; 10-Pack Full Days: $390 10-day pack
- Pete and Mac’s Pet Resort, Avondale · 4.6★ (477 Google reviews) · Website
- Tempe Dogs 24/7, Tempe · 4.6★ (369 Google reviews) · Website
Daycare
- Haus of Dogs, Camelback East · 4.9★ (66 Google reviews) · Website
Sitters and walkers (they come to you)
- FurBabies & Friends, Glendale · 5★ (108 Google reviews) · Website
- 4 the Furry Ones (AZ), Phoenix · 5★ (73 Google reviews) · Website
- DoggDash!, Ahwatukee · 5★ (61 Google reviews) · Website
- Hand and Hound Pet Sitting, Phoenix · 4.6★ (54 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog walking, 30 minutes (covers up to 3 dogs): $35 per walk; Pet sitting visit, 30 minutes: $35 per visit; Dog walking, 60 minutes: $45 per walk
- Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, Scottsdale · 5★ (47 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: 30 Minute Dog Walk: $30 per walk; Drop-in visit, 30 minutes: $30 per visit; Home and pet sitting (overnight): $120 per night
- Pet Sitter Phoenix, LLC (Paw Nanny Tammy), Deer Valley · 4.6★ (38 Google reviews) · Website
- Burton and Dogs Inc, Tempe · 5★ (31 Google reviews) · Website
- Loving Hands Pet Care and Dog Walking, Phoenix · 5★ (28 Google reviews) · Website
- Chloe’s Corner Concierge & Pet Sitting | Scottsdale & Paradise Valley, Scottsdale · 5★ (12 Google reviews)
- Pampered Pet Sitting of Scottsdale, Scottsdale · 4.7★ (12 Google reviews) · Website
- Arizona Pet Sitting, Phoenix · 4.7★ (12 Google reviews) · Website
- Loving Hands Pet Care, Estrella, West Phoenix · 4.8★ (10 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 Phoenix?
Most Phoenix pet sitters charge about $18 to $23 an hour. Per-visit pros charge $25 to $43 for a 30-minute visit or walk. 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 Phoenix per night?
Kennel boarding is $45 to $99 a night; most Phoenix kennels charge $50 to $75 for one dog. Boarding in a sitter's own home is about $40 to $65 a night.
Is it cheaper to board my dog or have a sitter come over?
For a full day, a kennel night ($45 to $99) is usually cheaper than an overnight sitter in your home ($120 to $175). For a few short visits a day, an in-home sitter can cost less and keeps your dog in its own routine, out of the summer heat.
Do Phoenix sitters charge more on holidays?
Often, yes. Expect holiday fees of about $15 a visit or $30 a night with home sitters, and peak-day surcharges (around $5 a dog) or holiday pricing at resorts. Book early for the winter holidays, spring break and spring training season.
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.