Dog Boarding in Columbia, VA
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“This is Nalas third time staying with Zach and she always has such a great time! Zach takes amazing care of her and always keeps us updated with photos of what she gets up to during her extended stays with him. Thank you again and we’ll definitely be back, highly recommend!”
“Kat is the only rover we use! After bad experiences with others, we can’t imagine using anyone else. I trust her wholeheartedly with Jetty and know my pup had the best time. She looks forward to going to “Zoe’s house!””
“Ollie had the best time playing with all the other pups. I always feel confident that he is in the best hands while we are away. His happy goofy face in the pictures and him needing a 3 day nap afterwards cements that he had a great time. Thank you again! See you next time!”
“Jesse was very friendly and asked great questions to make sure our dog would be well taken care of. He sent us pictures of our pup enjoying his stay which we really appreciated.”
“Wonderful experience ! Heather and her family were very welcoming and accommodating. They were flexible and extended the stay for our dogs when we needed to stay an extra day. The dogs were very happy and enjoyed playing with her little girls. I will definitely request Heather when we board our pups.”
“Penny and her family, her dogs were AMAZING and so SWEET!! My pup looked so happy when I was picking him up from her place, and he zonked out when we got back home which means he had an amazing time with her!”
“Paula was awesome! We felt very confident with our decision and our pup was very comfortable with her and returned happy. She was also very flexible with our changing schedules. Highly recommend!”
“Bree was so awesome with Rocky. She sent plenty of pictures and was very responsive during the weekend. Really grateful we were able to find someone so last minute to watch him.”
“Nothing short of AMAZING!! Very accommodating and always takes great care of our sweet girl and provides updates throughout the day. We couldn’t be happier with services we received.”
“Knowing that Luna was safe, well cared for, AND happy (she had a huge smile in every picture Paula sent us) gave us peace of mind and we therefore enjoyed our 8 day vacation so much more! Thank you Paula!”
“We are regulars with Svitlana- my dog loves her, and she's fantastic! I get great photos and videos and I know my dog is getting great exercise. Thank you!”
“Charissa and Alex are a great team and took excellent care of Ozzie. Their massive backyard was a huge plus and being a Border Collie, Ozzie thoroughly enjoyed the open space to show off his Frisbee skills. Charissa provided timely updates and was not hesitant to ask relevant questions to help make the experience more enjoyable for them, Ozzie, and the other animals they were looking after simultaneously. I will certainly be using their services again in the future.”
“Debbie was absolutely awesome! Ellie had a great time and was full of energy when I picked her up. While Ellie was there, Debbie sent me pix of my little buddy playing with other dogs...and that made me smile. I plan to board Ellie with Debbie again, and I know she will be well cared for and safe. Highly recommended!”
“Tamara was AWESOME! Gizmo had a great stay with her and was extremely relaxed when I picked him up. She was able to watch him at short notice as well and even washed his food and water bowls for me!”
“Alexandra was flexible and reliable. Her family was sweet. My dog loved the all the attention and playing with the other pups. After a long weekend away, my dog was tired and happy.”
“Elizabeth and Denton always take great care of my pup! Whenever she stays with them I feel 100% confident she is in good hands while I’m away. Thanks again!”
About: I’ve had dogs and other various animals since I was a child. My first job in high school was at a pet boarding facility. While working there my love for animals grew. Ive pet sitted on and off since I left the kennel. I married a man who shared that love and we have 5 furbabies of our own! I’m currently a stay at home mom. I have a kindergartner, a 1 year old and 5 adult dogs. I spend my days taking care of my kids and dogs but wouldn’t have it any other way! My kids love playing with animals. If you choose us, we have all the time in the world to love on your babies! I have a few acres of land with a large fenced in back yard. Lots of room to run and play with our own dogs!
“I could not have picked a better dog sitter. Nadia took such great care of my Alfie! I could tell from all the pictures she sent me that she really loved him. I am so thankful that I found her! Alfie had some rough times in his past but she handled his issues with great care and love ❤️”
“Danielle is absolutely wonderful and treats our elder dog like one of her own. She’s trustworthy, kind and flexible, and we’re lucky to have found her on Rover!”
“We are so happy to have found Lindy. She took excellent care of our dog Rex while we were away! We got pictures of of him playing, walking, and lounging every day, AND he ate all his food which he usually doesn’t do when boarded. We highly recommend Lindy and will definitely use her again when we are away.”
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Zach D.Star Sitter
“This is Nalas third time staying with Zach and she always has such a great time! Zach takes amazing care of her and always keeps us updated with photos of what she gets up to during her extended stays with him. Thank you again and we’ll definitely be back, highly recommend!”
Katina M.
Star Sitter
“Kat is the only rover we use! After bad experiences with others, we can’t imagine using anyone else. I trust her wholeheartedly with Jetty and know my pup had the best time. She looks forward to going to “Zoe’s house!””
Robin H.Star Sitter
“Ollie had the best time playing with all the other pups. I always feel confident that he is in the best hands while we are away. His happy goofy face in the pictures and him needing a 3 day nap afterwards cements that he had a great time. Thank you again! See you next time!”
Jesse & Emily H.
“Jesse was very friendly and asked great questions to make sure our dog would be well taken care of. He sent us pictures of our pup enjoying his stay which we really appreciated.”
Heather N.
“Wonderful experience ! Heather and her family were very welcoming and accommodating. They were flexible and extended the stay for our dogs when we needed to stay an extra day. The dogs were very happy and enjoyed playing with her little girls. I will definitely request Heather when we board our pups.”
Penny H.Star Sitter
“Penny and her family, her dogs were AMAZING and so SWEET!! My pup looked so happy when I was picking him up from her place, and he zonked out when we got back home which means he had an amazing time with her!”
Paula C.Star Sitter
“Paula was awesome! We felt very confident with our decision and our pup was very comfortable with her and returned happy. She was also very flexible with our changing schedules. Highly recommend!”
Bree L.
“Bree was so awesome with Rocky. She sent plenty of pictures and was very responsive during the weekend. Really grateful we were able to find someone so last minute to watch him.”
Bertie A.Star Sitter
“Nothing short of AMAZING!! Very accommodating and always takes great care of our sweet girl and provides updates throughout the day. We couldn’t be happier with services we received.”
Paula W.Star Sitter
“Knowing that Luna was safe, well cared for, AND happy (she had a huge smile in every picture Paula sent us) gave us peace of mind and we therefore enjoyed our 8 day vacation so much more! Thank you Paula!”
Svitlana F.Star Sitter
“We are regulars with Svitlana- my dog loves her, and she's fantastic! I get great photos and videos and I know my dog is getting great exercise. Thank you!”
Charissa G.Star Sitter
“Charissa and Alex are a great team and took excellent care of Ozzie. Their massive backyard was a huge plus and being a Border Collie, Ozzie thoroughly enjoyed the open space to show off his Frisbee skills. Charissa provided timely updates and was not hesitant to ask relevant questions to help make the experience more enjoyable for them, Ozzie, and the other animals they were looking after simultaneously. I will certainly be using their services again in the future.”
Debbie C.
“Debbie was absolutely awesome! Ellie had a great time and was full of energy when I picked her up. While Ellie was there, Debbie sent me pix of my little buddy playing with other dogs...and that made me smile. I plan to board Ellie with Debbie again, and I know she will be well cared for and safe. Highly recommended!”
Tamara T.
“Tamara was AWESOME! Gizmo had a great stay with her and was extremely relaxed when I picked him up. She was able to watch him at short notice as well and even washed his food and water bowls for me!”
Alexandra R.Star Sitter
“Alexandra was flexible and reliable. Her family was sweet. My dog loved the all the attention and playing with the other pups. After a long weekend away, my dog was tired and happy.”
Denton & Elizabeth W.Star Sitter
“Elizabeth and Denton always take great care of my pup! Whenever she stays with them I feel 100% confident she is in good hands while I’m away. Thanks again!”
Kaitlyn H.
About: I’ve had dogs and other various animals since I was a child. My first job in high school was at a pet boarding facility. While working there my love for animals grew. Ive pet sitted on and off since I left the kennel. I married a man who shared that love and we have 5 furbabies of our own! I’m currently a stay at home mom. I have a kindergartner, a 1 year old and 5 adult dogs. I spend my days taking care of my kids and dogs but wouldn’t have it any other way! My kids love playing with animals. If you choose us, we have all the time in the world to love on your babies! I have a few acres of land with a large fenced in back yard. Lots of room to run and play with our own dogs!
Nadia G.
“I could not have picked a better dog sitter. Nadia took such great care of my Alfie! I could tell from all the pictures she sent me that she really loved him. I am so thankful that I found her! Alfie had some rough times in his past but she handled his issues with great care and love ❤️”
Danielle L.
“Danielle is absolutely wonderful and treats our elder dog like one of her own. She’s trustworthy, kind and flexible, and we’re lucky to have found her on Rover!”
Lindy P.
“We are so happy to have found Lindy. She took excellent care of our dog Rex while we were away! We got pictures of of him playing, walking, and lounging every day, AND he ate all his food which he usually doesn’t do when boarded. We highly recommend Lindy and will definitely use her again when we are away.”
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As of Jul 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Columbia is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. 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 $32to as high as $47 per night.
As of Jul 2025, 92 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, 87% 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 11 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 92 dog boarding sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbia, 82% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 91% 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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