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Top rated Clive dog sitters

“Heidi was so wonderful to work with! She was great at communicating and while we were gone, our heater breaker flipped off and she quickly helped identify it and fix it. Our cat Pearl was well cared for while we were away and we would gladly book Heidi again!”


“Prompt and very attentive to my 1 year old Maine Coon mix. Went above and beyond basic care by actively playing with her, brushing her, and taking pictures. Would book with Olga again!”


“So happy with Hallie’s drop-in visits! She does such an amazing job at taking care of my dogs, always keeping me posted and sending photos! My dogs fully enjoy their time with her, too! Highly recommend Hallie for any of your dog’s needs! ❤️❤️❤️”


“We had Abby stop in 3x's a day for two days while we were out of town. It was refreshing to know that she would come in and spend time with him, take him for walks, make sure he had his medicine, food and water. I didn't even realize that there was a "check-in" and "check-out" along with how many pees/poos he had during the visit. It was nice to see how he was doing. Even though I knew that he had missed us based on some of his behaviors, it was nice to have a kind face there with him. She also was good to send pictures.”



About: I’m the go-to petsitter in my friend group! I grew up on a farm with dozens of pets and I love getting to know new animals. I am open to caring for any critters and can’t wait to give your animal some one-on-one attention. I have a flexible full time job (M-F, 9-5) where I travel around the DSM area which allows me to stop in and check on pets whenever. I’m free on nights and weekends. I’m diligent when it comes to privacy and safety and believe in treating every animal and home with care. I think communication with owners is huge and I like to check in frequently.

“I have 3 dogs who are a handful! Katherine jumped right in and took on the challenge. I can tell she treats them well based on their reaction to her coming over. I also love the photos she takes for the rover cards!”


“Tyren watched my 1 year old chocolate lab while I was out of town for a week. Excellent communication with multiple pictures included after each visit. I usually get worried when I am away from my dog but Tyren exceeded my expectations and made sure that my dog Odin got walked, fed, and exercised. I definitely recommend Tyren and his services to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter.”


“Mary is a friendly pet lover who took great care of my 3 year old English Bulldog and 13 year old cat. She was a great communicator and sent pictures during her time with my pets.”


About: In personally have two dogs myself I have a Chihuahua dachshund mix and I also have a boxer mix. I have grown up with dogs myself whole life and would love to take care of yours!! I am currently home for break from school! Would love to watch over your dog and make your life easier for you. I can help brush/bathe your dog. Anything to help out!! I am also a student athlete if your dog needs to go on a run instead of a walk I am more then happy to do so! I will brush/bathe your dog for free!! All you have to do is supply the stuff needed. I always like leaving places better than I found it. I like to help tidy up houses if I’m staying over I will also he

“Tierney was amazing! She was very flexible and offered great updates and communication. Willow has unique needs, and Tierney was able to meet those and make her feel safe and comfortable. Will definitely be booking her again in the future!!”



“Stacy took really good care of my cat, Lily while I was away! I always hate leaving my cat when I'm away, but it was good to know that someone was taking such good care of her! I got updates everyday and Stacy would stay even longer than I asked her to play with Lily and make sure Lily was happy =)”


About: I have experience with puppies as well as elderly dogs, from the excitable to the scared. These incredible friends and family are very in tune with our energy, so make sure you’re bringing kind and loving people into their lives- and that’s me! It has been a pleasure and joy to meet so many wonderful animal friends and get to care for them! When I used to go parties, you could almost guarantee I’d be in the corner having found the furry or feathered family member, often hearing “they don’t usually like new people!”. I love to hang out with these friends- plenty of pets, toys, and walks- and lots of snuggles if they want them! I was also given the opportunity to help move a dog to the Middle East when the owner was nervous about moving and having to start immediately, so I was able to help with the transition with walks, food, comfort, and discovering a new country to help him feel safe and taken care of- and help his owner be at peace that he was being taken care of properly. I also have experience with dogs with arthritis and seizures. I am always honored to get to spend time with them! I am an artist with flexible schedule and always welcome a break to hang out with some awesome fur babies! I also share custody of my preschooler, so depending on the evening, I may have different options for time and I’m available every other weekend! I take being in peoples homes very seriously- I respect their space and make sure to follow instructions for the safety of the fur babies and myself! As someone in her late 30s, I have found that cleaning up as I go and using common sense and past experiences serve me well when no instructions are given for different situations.


About: Caring dog sitter - I have over 20 years of pet sitting experience and would love to take care of your pets while you are away!!! I live in Urbandale, have a fenced in backyard and live close to many walking and bike trails. I can watch your pets in my home or come take care of them in your home. I can take your pets on a walk for you, give their daily medication to them for you, feed them and provide waste clean-up! If there is anything else you would like, just ask! I have 2 small dogs of my own that are very friendly - love to be around others. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover since I was 5 years old, so over 35 years!!!! Dogs are a very important part of my life and we have 2 miniature schnauzers of our own. Our schnauzers are part of our family and my children love them and take them to the park on their own. We wouldn't have a home without a dog again!! Meet my pets 2 miniature schnauzers About my yard Our backyard is fenced in, pretty open play area for dogs to run around 75ft. x 75ft. My experience training and administering medication I am comfortable training your dogs as well as administering medication. We had a schnauzer that required insulin shots twice a day a few years ago. I also have experience with allergy shots.
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Heidi G.Star Sitter

“Heidi was so wonderful to work with! She was great at communicating and while we were gone, our heater breaker flipped off and she quickly helped identify it and fix it. Our cat Pearl was well cared for while we were away and we would gladly book Heidi again!”


Austyn E.

“I needed someone last minute after my first booking was canceled 2 hours before I had to leave. Thankfully, Austyn came through and was very helpful. I will book again.”


Olga B.

“Prompt and very attentive to my 1 year old Maine Coon mix. Went above and beyond basic care by actively playing with her, brushing her, and taking pictures. Would book with Olga again!”


Hallie S.Star Sitter

“So happy with Hallie’s drop-in visits! She does such an amazing job at taking care of my dogs, always keeping me posted and sending photos! My dogs fully enjoy their time with her, too! Highly recommend Hallie for any of your dog’s needs! ❤️❤️❤️”


Abby S.Star Sitter

“We had Abby stop in 3x's a day for two days while we were out of town. It was refreshing to know that she would come in and spend time with him, take him for walks, make sure he had his medicine, food and water. I didn't even realize that there was a "check-in" and "check-out" along with how many pees/poos he had during the visit. It was nice to see how he was doing. Even though I knew that he had missed us based on some of his behaviors, it was nice to have a kind face there with him. She also was good to send pictures.”




Mikah M.
“Mikah watched my dog while I was out of town for a weekend and she wasn't ready to leave when I got back in town! I'd trust her with my pets anytime :)”


Ashley L.Star Sitter

“Ashley took great care of our two cats. She spent time playing with them and giving them some needed attention. We would definitely book Ashley again.”


Katherine P.Star Sitter

“I have 3 dogs who are a handful! Katherine jumped right in and took on the challenge. I can tell she treats them well based on their reaction to her coming over. I also love the photos she takes for the rover cards!”


Tyren B.

“Tyren watched my 1 year old chocolate lab while I was out of town for a week. Excellent communication with multiple pictures included after each visit. I usually get worried when I am away from my dog but Tyren exceeded my expectations and made sure that my dog Odin got walked, fed, and exercised. I definitely recommend Tyren and his services to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter.”


Mary C.

“Mary is a friendly pet lover who took great care of my 3 year old English Bulldog and 13 year old cat. She was a great communicator and sent pictures during her time with my pets.”


Rosemary E.
“She did an outstanding job getting Tulip moving on such a cold day. Very good communication skills, nice attitude, always on time, and was willing to run with Tulip!”


Tierney S.

“Tierney was amazing! She was very flexible and offered great updates and communication. Willow has unique needs, and Tierney was able to meet those and make her feel safe and comfortable. Will definitely be booking her again in the future!!”


Lauren F.

“Wonderful care and great communication. Definitely will be asking Lauren to watch Kane again!”




Stacy A.


“Stacy took really good care of my cat, Lily while I was away! I always hate leaving my cat when I'm away, but it was good to know that someone was taking such good care of her! I got updates everyday and Stacy would stay even longer than I asked her to play with Lily and make sure Lily was happy =)”


Laura S.
About: I have experience with puppies as well as elderly dogs, from the excitable to the scared. These incredible friends and family are very in tune with our energy, so make sure you’re bringing kind and loving people into their lives- and that’s me! It has been a pleasure and joy to meet so many wonderful animal friends and get to care for them! When I used to go parties, you could almost guarantee I’d be in the corner having found the furry or feathered family member, often hearing “they don’t usually like new people!”. I love to hang out with these friends- plenty of pets, toys, and walks- and lots of snuggles if they want them! I was also given the opportunity to help move a dog to the Middle East when the owner was nervous about moving and having to start immediately, so I was able to help with the transition with walks, food, comfort, and discovering a new country to help him feel safe and taken care of- and help his owner be at peace that he was being taken care of properly. I also have experience with dogs with arthritis and seizures. I am always honored to get to spend time with them! I am an artist with flexible schedule and always welcome a break to hang out with some awesome fur babies! I also share custody of my preschooler, so depending on the evening, I may have different options for time and I’m available every other weekend! I take being in peoples homes very seriously- I respect their space and make sure to follow instructions for the safety of the fur babies and myself! As someone in her late 30s, I have found that cleaning up as I go and using common sense and past experiences serve me well when no instructions are given for different situations.


Kacee G.

“Kacee does a great job with my dogs!”




Heidi S.

“Heidi and her children take excellent care of my dog, Brick. I feel especially comfortable as I drive off for whatever occasion requires me to be away. I know that Brick loves staying with this wonderful family because as soon as I get him out of the car, he's racing to their front door practically pulling my are from it's socket.”


Mary S.

“Mary was great with my pup and spent a bit of time playing with her, too”


Carson D.

“Carson was very communicative and sent photos and an update after each visit. My dog was very well taken care of! I'd highly recommend Carson to everyone!”


Alison B.

“Alison was excellent! She was very communicative and responded to me immediately throughout my travel. The cats were happy and as I left them when I got home ?”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, dog sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog sitters available in Clive.
Rover makes it easy to find Clive dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog 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 sitting is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog sitter’s cancellation policy.
