Paradise 4 Paws is a good option for pet owners seeking a structured boarding facility with on-site veterinary care and transportation services. Rover is better suited for those looking for a wider range of personalized pet care services, such as house sitting and drop-in visits, but availability and pricing can vary significantly.
| Attribute | Paradise 4 Paws | Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Types of pets accepted | Dogs and cats | Dogs and cats are generally accepted. Some sitters may care for other animals like hamsters and guinea pigs. Venomous snakes and horses are typically prohibited. |
| Boarding options | Dogs: deluxe, executive, and VIP suites (some with webcams and TVs), Tiny Town suites (for dogs under 30 lbs). Cats: deluxe, executive, and presidential bungalows in a separate area. | Dog boarding (overnight in a sitter's home), house sitting, doggy day care, drop-in visits. Some locations offer basic boarding with personal lodging areas, bedroom boarding with private bedrooms, private suites, and group play. |
| Daily activities and enrichment programs | Indoor play areas with canine grass and bone-shaped splashing pools, customized play experiences for small dogs, cat adventure jungle with climbing trees and an aquarium, romping, splashing, cuddles from staff, interactive games, and sensory activities. | Enrichment activities aim to meet a dog's mental, physical, and emotional needs, including social enrichment (cuddling, playing, training), nutritional enrichment (puzzle toys, hiding food), and occupational enrichment (dog sports, trick training). A typical dog may need around 2 hours of enrichment activities daily. |
| Staff qualifications and experience | Staffed 24/7, on-site veterinary assistants, some locations have staff with experience as veterinary technicians and hospital staff, staff trained in dog first aid. | Rover sitters are screened. |
| Veterinary care availability | On-staff veterinary assistants, nearby veterinary partners, some locations have a veterinarian on call 24/7. | Rover has a Trust & Safety team available 24/7 for emergencies. They also offer the Rover Guarantee, which can include reimbursement for eligible vet care. Some locations may have on-call veterinary services. |
| Hygiene and sanitation protocols | Spacious, state-of-the-art environments, suites cleaned and sanitized daily, air quality maintained with industrial air handling systems. | Some locations have hourly, daily, and weekly cleaning and sanitizing protocols. Deep cleaning is typically done after a pet's stay. |
| Feeding and medication administration procedures | Individualized feeding, complimentary administration of basic medications, special service fees for specialized medications, owners generally asked to provide their pet's food. | Some locations include feedings and medication administration in their boarding costs. Medication must be in its original container with the prescription label. |
| Security measures | 24/7 staffing, webcams in some suites. | Some locations have 24/7 monitored surveillance cameras and security systems. |
| Grooming services offered | Full suite of spa and grooming services for dogs and cats, including nail trims, baths, and fur trims. | Some locations offer grooming services, including baths, haircuts, and nail trims. Some also offer add-on services like teeth cleaning and de-shedding treatments. |
| Training services offered | Dog obedience training, in-resort trainers for habits like jumping and barking, group and private training classes. | Rover offers virtual dog training through GoodPup. Some locations may offer group classes, day training, and board and train options. |
| Transportation services | Complimentary airport shuttle, some locations offer pet pick-up services. | Rover is primarily a platform to connect pet owners with pet sitters, and does not typically offer transportation services. |
| Price | Dog boarding: 1-10 lbs: $50/night, 11-30 lbs: $52/night, 31-50 lbs: $54/night, 51-70 lbs: $56/night, 71-90 lbs: $58/night, 91+ lbs: $60/night. Cats: $35/night. Additional fees may apply for special services. | Varies, basic boarding from $60/night |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |