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“Sarah seems to really care and it's obvious, my furry kid had a great time and was very loved. I would highly recommend her and will certainly use her services again in the future.”
“Rachell took care of my dog like he was one of her own! He was able to get all the socialization, playtime, and cuddles that he needs. Rachell sent me pictures and kept me updated on my dog so I never once worried.”
“Jenna was very nice and sent pictures to us on how our Boston Terrier Hugo was doing. One of his favorite things is to lay on top of the couch cushions which she is fine with letting them do. She even shared with me how I could fix Hugo's tear stains which we were struggling with at the time. She was very timely in back and forth communication by text too, which I appreciated.”
“I'm very grateful Lucy was available this weekend. Maggie seemed to have had a great time and was very happy when she got home. Lucy's pick-up and drop-off was very punctual and she was available for an early drop-off when I returned home early in the day. Layla, Lucy's dog, seems to be a great playmate for Maggie. Got pictures of them playing and resting together every day. Will book again!”
“We are so grateful we found Amy & James! Our dogs were basically on a vacation at the same time we were and got to swim, run, play, and live their best lives. Our usually anxious dogs were able to relax and have so much fun. I felt sure that they took the absolute best care of them. Highly recommend Amy & James to care for your pups!”
“My pups loved their stay here! Alycia and her partner took such good care of them, sent us lots of pictures, and were super communicative. Will definitely be using them again!!”
“Sydney had a wonderful time over at Erica's! She was greeted very friendly by Erica's other dogs as soon as we arrived. She sent pictures and videos of Sydney throughout her stay to calm my nerves as we have not done a dog vacay before. I would definitely book with Erica again and look forward to it! Thank you so much Erica for taking such good care of our girl!”
“I have had wonderful experiences with Paula as my sitter for my 75lb boy, Jagger. She is very responsive with updates while I'm away. It has been a true comfort having someone so caring watch him while I'm away. I highly recommend her.”
“Mary was so accommodating with our nervous pup. We were traveling from out of town - she was very flexible and sent us updates and photos. I wish we lived nearby so our dog could stay with her again!”
“Laura was AMAZING with our baby girl Intel. Intel usually has some anxiety when mom and dad aren’t with her. But, right off the bat Intel was ready to stay with Laura! This was our first time ever having to be away from Intel for more than a day. Laura is definitely our family sitter for Intel! Thank you for everything Laura!”
“Megan is absolutely amazing! She took such great care of my pup while I was away, and I could tell he was happy and comfortable the whole time. She kept me updated with pictures and little check-ins, which made me feel so at ease. It’s clear she truly loves animals and treats them like her own. I’ll definitely be booking with her again”
“Parker loved his stay with Sherry!! Getting pictures every day was wonderful. This was my first time using a sitter through Rover and this was a perfect first experience! Definitely made me feel comfortable while I was away.”
“Erica was so sweet, responsive, and fun. We love her and most importantly my dog Willow loved her so much she didn’t want to leave, lol. I will definitely be recommending her to my friends and family! Thanks Erica ❤️”
“Simone was great with our pup! This was the longest we've ever left him so I was a little worried about how he'd react. She made him comfortable and he always seemed happy if every picture/video. She was always responsive, sent updates to ease my mind, and provided a safe and clean place for our furry family member. We will definitely book with Simone again and would recommend her to anyone in the area.”
“Overall good experience. Great communication and I can tell she cared. The only thing I would complain about is she gave him wet food without us knowing which possibly caused him to have diarrhea and he had solid poos before he was dropped off.”
“Monica took amazing care of my dog while I was away! I received regular updates and photos. It gave me peace of mind knowing my pup was in such good hands. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving sitter!”
“We can not say enough good things about Amy and Peter! We have an older guy whose is almost 12. He is very protective making it difficult to be around others. From the meet and greet to the week long stay, Amy and Peter made us feel so comfortable. We received updates daily with photos and videos of all the fun Rem was having! As they say, Remington was truly on his own vacation. We cannot recommend Amy and Peter enough and will definitely be back!”
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Sarah E.
“Sarah seems to really care and it's obvious, my furry kid had a great time and was very loved. I would highly recommend her and will certainly use her services again in the future.”
Rachell R.Star Sitter
“Rachell took care of my dog like he was one of her own! He was able to get all the socialization, playtime, and cuddles that he needs. Rachell sent me pictures and kept me updated on my dog so I never once worried.”
Jenna R.Star Sitter
“Jenna was very nice and sent pictures to us on how our Boston Terrier Hugo was doing. One of his favorite things is to lay on top of the couch cushions which she is fine with letting them do. She even shared with me how I could fix Hugo's tear stains which we were struggling with at the time. She was very timely in back and forth communication by text too, which I appreciated.”
Lucy T.Star Sitter
“I'm very grateful Lucy was available this weekend. Maggie seemed to have had a great time and was very happy when she got home. Lucy's pick-up and drop-off was very punctual and she was available for an early drop-off when I returned home early in the day. Layla, Lucy's dog, seems to be a great playmate for Maggie. Got pictures of them playing and resting together every day. Will book again!”
Amy & James A.Star Sitter
“We are so grateful we found Amy & James! Our dogs were basically on a vacation at the same time we were and got to swim, run, play, and live their best lives. Our usually anxious dogs were able to relax and have so much fun. I felt sure that they took the absolute best care of them. Highly recommend Amy & James to care for your pups!”
Alycia H.
Star Sitter
“My pups loved their stay here! Alycia and her partner took such good care of them, sent us lots of pictures, and were super communicative. Will definitely be using them again!!”
Erica S.Star Sitter
“Sydney had a wonderful time over at Erica's! She was greeted very friendly by Erica's other dogs as soon as we arrived. She sent pictures and videos of Sydney throughout her stay to calm my nerves as we have not done a dog vacay before. I would definitely book with Erica again and look forward to it! Thank you so much Erica for taking such good care of our girl!”
Stephanie H.
“Stephanie loves dogs and will love your dog! She went all out for our boxer. We felt he was well taken care of and we definitely recommend Stephanie.”
Samantha & Zach M.Star Sitter
“Very friendly family that provided love and care for my dog Victoria. Would highly recommend and plan on using them again when need a sitter.”
Paula W.Star Sitter
“I have had wonderful experiences with Paula as my sitter for my 75lb boy, Jagger. She is very responsive with updates while I'm away. It has been a true comfort having someone so caring watch him while I'm away. I highly recommend her.”
Mary B.Star Sitter
“Mary was so accommodating with our nervous pup. We were traveling from out of town - she was very flexible and sent us updates and photos. I wish we lived nearby so our dog could stay with her again!”
Laura A.
“Laura was AMAZING with our baby girl Intel. Intel usually has some anxiety when mom and dad aren’t with her. But, right off the bat Intel was ready to stay with Laura! This was our first time ever having to be away from Intel for more than a day. Laura is definitely our family sitter for Intel! Thank you for everything Laura!”
Megan S.Star Sitter
“Megan is absolutely amazing! She took such great care of my pup while I was away, and I could tell he was happy and comfortable the whole time. She kept me updated with pictures and little check-ins, which made me feel so at ease. It’s clear she truly loves animals and treats them like her own. I’ll definitely be booking with her again”
Sherry N.Star Sitter
“Parker loved his stay with Sherry!! Getting pictures every day was wonderful. This was my first time using a sitter through Rover and this was a perfect first experience! Definitely made me feel comfortable while I was away.”
Erica S.Star Sitter
“Erica was so sweet, responsive, and fun. We love her and most importantly my dog Willow loved her so much she didn’t want to leave, lol. I will definitely be recommending her to my friends and family! Thanks Erica ❤️”
Damica F.
“Damica is awesome! She took great care of our dog; she is very communicative and gave our dog so much attention. We will be using her again in the future!”
Simone F.
“Simone was great with our pup! This was the longest we've ever left him so I was a little worried about how he'd react. She made him comfortable and he always seemed happy if every picture/video. She was always responsive, sent updates to ease my mind, and provided a safe and clean place for our furry family member. We will definitely book with Simone again and would recommend her to anyone in the area.”
Elena K.
“Overall good experience. Great communication and I can tell she cared. The only thing I would complain about is she gave him wet food without us knowing which possibly caused him to have diarrhea and he had solid poos before he was dropped off.”
Monica M.
“Monica took amazing care of my dog while I was away! I received regular updates and photos. It gave me peace of mind knowing my pup was in such good hands. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving sitter!”
Amy M.Star Sitter
“We can not say enough good things about Amy and Peter! We have an older guy whose is almost 12. He is very protective making it difficult to be around others. From the meet and greet to the week long stay, Amy and Peter made us feel so comfortable. We received updates daily with photos and videos of all the fun Rem was having! As they say, Remington was truly on his own vacation. We cannot recommend Amy and Peter enough and will definitely be back!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Columbia is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Columbia dog boarding rates can be found as low as $32 to as high as $77 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 893 sitters provided dog boarding in Columbia. 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, 92% of Columbia dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Columbia have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 13 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 Columbia.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbia 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 893 dog boarding sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbia, 90% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 97% 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.
Note: If your dog boarding 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 boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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