Dog Boarding in Columbia
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1. Ximena D.
“Super kind and thoughtful. My dog spent Christmas with her and she was so kind and got him a treat for Christmas and sent lots of updates on how he was acclimating while I was gone. 10/10 would recommend, this felt way more caring than a traditional play and stay”
2. Catlyn W.
“Catlyn was great with Pugsley, sent plenty of updates and pics and made she was familiar with his routine when we arrived. We highly recommend her and will definitely engage her again!”
3. Shelbi M.
“Shelbi provided awesome care for our pup! All communication was positive and thorough. Daily pics and updates or more were provided. Our dog came back happy and content. Highly recommend Shelbi!”
4. Kelly C.
“Kelly was amazing. She kept in contact with us the whole time. It was clear from the pictures she sent and the observations she made that she was really watching and interacting with our Ryeley. He came home tired but content and not clingy. It is such a relief to have a great Rover close to us. Thank you, Kelly.”
5. Alicen H.
“Alicen took wonderful care of Tucker! He truly seemed to enjoy being in her home, and she sent great pictures throughout his stay so that I could enjoy them and trust that he was being looked after and treated well. I couldn't be happier, and I couldn't recommend her more!”
6. Victoria M.
“Victoria was amazing! My dog Molly was given lots of cuddles and care. I also appreciated all of the text and photo updates from Victoria. I will be rebooking in the future!”
7. Wendy S.
“Can’t say enough good things about Wendy! Bruno was so excited to be back at her place that I worried he wouldn’t want to come home with me when I picked him up after my trip 😅. I appreciated the photos and the updates. I will definitely bring him to Wendy next time I travel.”
8. Meghan S.
“Meghan was wonderful! Our girls liked her house so much they didn’t want to leave! Lots of pictures sent our way so we’d k ow they were safe. Can’t say enough good things!”
9. Jennifer C.
“Fantastic family to leave your furry loved ones with!!.. We are so grateful to have found Jennifer and her caring family to love and spoil our babies. Jennifer was really good at updating us each day and taking pictures of them playing and lounging. Jennifer will always be the first person I contact when we have to leave them behind again.”
10. Samuel S.
“Samuel is an excellent Rover. Great communication & professionalism. He and his family gave Hilde fantastic care & personalized attention. Highly recommend!”
11. Megan W.
“Megan was great! She dropped Lola off with this little cute ? on her collar and also left a totally unexpected report with Lola’s activities, meal etc during her Stay in her bag. EXCELLENT! Highly recommended!”
12. Matt & Angel R.
“Matt and Angel were so thoughtful while taking care of our dog while we were gone for over a week. She was completely spoiled and loved every bit of it. We got daily updates of her walks and activities during the day. Would highly recommend booking with Matt and Angel!”
13. Laura K.
“Thank you so much to Laura and her family for taking such great care of our pups! This was our first experience using a Rover sitter while we traveled and it gave us such peace! We will definitely do it again!”
14. Kelly B.
“Kelly was very accommodating for our last minute day trip! I was able to reach out to her and plan it within a short span of time. Response time was fast and professional! My two goofballs got to play with another pup for a day and come home tired. Win-win!”
15. Nicole C.
“Nicole was really good with my dog. She has back yard for them to play. She will walk them and take them to dog park. Will definitely use her again if she is available.”
16. Kaila R.
“Kaila was amazing! She seemed to understand our pup and knew how to best take care of her needs! Our dog came home happy and tired from playing with her dog and going on walks! She was great at reporting in with pictures and updates! We will use Kaila again for future stays!”
17. Hope C.
“Hope is an awesome sitter! She loves all animals and I would recommend booking with her! She will give your furry friend a vacation away from home and goes above and beyond!”
18. Kylie P.
“Kylie was wonderful with my pup! She was very friendly and wonderful with communication. My dog loved her and you know what they say, dogs are the best judge of character! Will definitely use her again.”
19. Samantha & Jesse B.
“Samantha and Jesse did another great job taking care of our boy, Dobby. He appears to have lots of fun with the other dogs. We are so happy to have connected with them, first as walkers and now with boarding Dobby for us.”
20. Colleen R.
“Colleen has watched my 3 dogs for a couple years now. She is always so helpful and makes sure to text me with how they are doing and pictures! She’s always on time and available when I need her. They love her house!! I’ll continue to have Colleen watch the doggies as long as she is willing!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Columbia on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $36 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 136 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, 93% of Columbia dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Columbia have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 136 dog boarding sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbia, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 88% offer medication administration, and 100% 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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