Dog Boarding in Columbus
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“Megan was extremely easy to work with and made us feel very comfortable leaving our fur babies with her. She sent pictures and was fast to respond to anything we needed or asked. Would absolutely board with her again.”
“This by far is the best home we have ever used for our pup. He was well taken care of, got tons of snugs, and we got regular updates and pictures of the weekend. We will absolutely be using Jennifer and her family again next time we need a home away from home for Khan.”
“Kristina took excellent care of Skyy along with beautiful pictures sent daily of my fur baby which was a total plus! I will definitely be calling her again for pup care, thank you Kristina 🐶!”
“Heather took such great care of our Molly girl! She updated us daily with pictures, was responsive and even went above and beyond giving our girl a bath! 10/10! We will definitely rebook the next time we need a sitter for Molly!”
“Our experience with Kayla was wonderful. Teddy was well loved and cared for. He was happy and playful. Kayla sent updates and photos daily. I would highly recommend her services and looking forward to booking with her again in the future.”
“Alona is absolutely amazing!! Very attentive and detailed. She communicates well with updates and she really put my mind at ease when I needed a dog sitter in a clutch. My 🐕 was so happy when I picked him up that he didn’t want to leave 😃 I will definitely call her to dog sit again. Thanks Alona!!!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I honestly wish I could give more than 5 stars! Wags and Whiskers Play and Stay was an absolute blessing to me during an unexpected emergency trip out of town. From the very beginning, Sandra and Mark made me feel completely at ease leaving my dog, Lex Luther in their care—and that peace of mind is priceless. They went above and beyond! I received regular updates, including videos and pictures, which meant so much to me. It was clear Lex wasn’t just being “watched,” but truly cared for, loved, and engaged. They played, had treats, and my dog looked comfortable and happy the entire time. When I picked Lex up, I could tell he had been well taken care of—calm, content, and not stressed at all. That speaks volumes! If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely passionate about animals, I highly recommend Wags and Whiskers Play and Stay. I will definitely be using them again!”
“We had a friend cancel on us the very last minute before a week trip to Michigan. Andrea not only took Mikey for the week. We got pictures and updates every day. This is the second time we have used her. I would never trust another person with my dog. Excellent care.”
“I am so happy I found Carly. I was going out of town for a 3 day getaway and my dog sitter cancelled the week of. Carly was thankfully able to take my fur baby and give her 1 on 1 attention! She eased my anxiety with daily updates and made sure my princess returned to me tangle free! We will definitely use Carly in the future.”
“Mrs Catherine is the best person that took care of my golden doodle and this’s priceless to me. I really love that she was sending pictures and videos every single day and updating me on how Karol was doing. Please Do not hesitate to contact her for the care of your pet, as she will provide excellent care.She’ll be my dog sitter on our upcoming vacations.”
“Kara took such great care of our dogs! She took us very last minute and was very accommodating! She offered pick up and drop off as well as grooming and bathing for both which I am extremely grateful for! The doggies came back happy, smelling good, looking fresh and well cared for! Definitely recommend and will be booking again!”
“Nikki + Ben were absolutely amazing with our pups! They were so caring and attentive and kept me up to date on how they were doing while I was out of town. I would recommend this sweet couple to anyone!”
“Lexie was able to keep me up to date on how my dog was doing throughout the day. Great environment, Rogi was pooped out when he got home. You could definitely tell he had a good time playing”
“We were looking for someone to take care of our 115 lbs Rottweiler at the last minute and Selau responded right away in the evening. The very next morning we took our dog to her and she and her husband took excellent care of our dog. They were super flexible as we sometimes wanted to pick up our dog because our son wanted to speed time with our big puppy. Our son is in the service. We came for his graduation. Everything worked perfect. We will be back here to see our son again and if we bring the dog, we will definitely take him to Selau. We highly recommend her and we couldn’t be more pleased.”
“Alexandria was absolutely wonderful with Rue! She was extremely attentive, communicated efficiently throughout the stay, and sent plenty of pictures and updates during his day, which gave us so much peace of mind. Her home was very clean, well-kept, and clearly a welcoming environment for pets. Rue looked genuinely happy and comfortable during his time with her, and it was obvious he was getting lots of love and attention. We especially appreciated her mentioning how much her husband loved having Ruger around — it made us feel like he was truly treated like part of the family. We would absolutely book with Alexandria again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and easy to work with!”
“Heather was an amazing dog sitter and was super flexible. Our dog was so happy to have room to run around and receive some great attention! Heather makes sure to send you photos of your doggo, which is amazing! Will use again!! Highly recommend.”
“I was able to book with Casey last minute and she took great care of my Sweetie. When my cousin picked my dog up she said my dog was walking around like she was home and comfortable. I would definitely rebook and you should too.”
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Could not recommend her enough! Claudia was communicative, updated me on how my pup was doing multiple times throughout the day, sent me many pics/vids showing me he was having a great time. And when I picked him up, he was a tired HAPPY pup. I will certainly be booking again!
Heather was absolutely amazing! We boarded our dog with her while we were out of town and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was communicative, caring, and treated our pup like her own. We came home to one happy dog and will definitely be booking with Heather again!
Alexandria was absolutely wonderful with Rue! She was extremely attentive, communicated efficiently throughout the stay, and sent plenty of pictures and updates during his day, which gave us so much peace of mind. Her home was very clean, well-kept, and clearly a welcoming environment for pets. Rue looked genuinely happy and comfortable during his time with her, and it was obvious he was getting lots of love and attention. We especially appreciated her mentioning how much her husband loved having Ruger around — it made us feel like he was truly treated like part of the family. We would absolutely book with Alexandria again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and easy to work with!
Rebecca and James & family are so caring and took wonderful care of our pet Rani. They have been flexible with the pick up and drop off as well which has been great. They keep us updated with pictures which my family love!! We can trust Rani is in great hands in a home away from home, when we book with them. Glad to have found them for our family.
Barkley loves spending time with Meredith, Darren and Koda! The home is super clean, the backyard is a hit for Barkley to be able to run around with Koda and photos are send daily of Barkley's time there. I feel 100% comfortable with Barkley in their care when we are away.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Columbus is $35
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Sitters in Columbus average 7 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Columbus is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Columbus dog boarding rates can be found as low as $23 to as high as $44 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 179 sitters provided dog boarding in Columbus. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of Columbus dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Columbus have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Columbus.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbus dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 179 dog boarding sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbus, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 96% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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