We go on trips all the time and have been using the same sitter for our Snickers for about 1 year now. She also has kennel free boarding and treats Snick like family when he goes there. I found her on craigslist and she is wonderful. She charges me 20 dollars per day and 5 dollars per night. I pay her willingly and also get her gifts on holidays b/c she is so good to our babyboy.
Good luck
Great doggy care is just like good daycare for human kids! You only want the best, and when you find it, hold on to it!
Smiles-
Snick & Viv