Dog Boarding in Columbus
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“Jennifer and her family took excellent care of my dog while I was away. She provided status updates along with pictures which made me feel good about how my boy was doing. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter and plan on reaching out to her again in the future!”
“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.”
“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!”
“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 🐶!”
“Sandra and Mark were so amazing with my two babies that they didn’t even want to come home, seriously! Sandra even found treats that my picky eater actually likes. I’d give them 100 stars if I could. The communication was excellent and we were able to enjoy our trip to the beach knowing our babies were in good hands.”
“I would recommend highly! Great communication and loved all the pictures!! She watched my beloved doggo for 9 days and I almost think she (my pup) didn’t want to leave since she had such an amazing time!!”
“If I could give more stars for Carly, I would. We were worried about someone taking care of our beloved pet Chase. He's a Vizsla, if anyone knows about this breed knows that they're very attached to their owners and many times suffers from separation anxiety as ours does. We are retired so we spent every day with him, and rarely live him alone. For our 41 wedding anniversary, we decided to go on a cruise so we spent a lot of time thinking about what to do with Chase, but we were lucky to find the best person for the job Carly and her husband. Were a lot better than we expected. Can't recommend highly enough to anyone who is in a similar situation. Thank you Carly for the bottom of our hearts for taking good care of Chase. Everything went perfect in our vacation thanks to you, and your love and dedication to Chase. Respectfully, Haby and Cristina”
“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!”
“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!!!”
“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.”
“OMG! I cannot express how thankful I am Awy & Stephanie. They were able to watch Jrako on a very short notice, made it no hassle at all. They gave Jrako everything he needed with no hesitation at all. Updated me throughout the day, and you can tell Jrako had a good time because he went back to get a hug before leaving. Will definitely be bringing jrako back!”
“Nikki takes wonderful care of our pup and keeps us up to date on how he’s doing. Her dogs also get along with ours and keeps him active. Overall I’m very please with our pup’s stay.”
“Heather was so easy to work with and so accommodating for my big, high energy girl. She gave me such peace leaving my baby with her while working a 24 hour shift and constantly updated me on how she was doing. Her yard is huge and fenced in as well which is exactly what my girl needs. I cannot recommend her enough!”
“Amber was very caring to our dog Billy who requires a lot of attention. This was Billy's first time being away from us and she kept us updated with pictures and put my worries to rest. If Billy could talk I'm sure he'd tell us that he had a good time. Lolf”
“This was my first Rover experience and how amazing it was! Selau was able to help me board my 8 week old kitten last minute. She was great with communicating to book and along the way. I loved getting updates and pictures of my little girl too! It’s great to have someone who is kind and caring for our fur babies to help when we may have to step away! 10/10 and will certainly be back when I might need the help again! Best experience for me and my little kitten!🩷🫶🏻”
“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.”
“BOOK JENNIFER NOW! I would like to tell everyone a little, rather a lot about my experience with Jennifer?. In one word; EXCELLENT! Jennifer was amazing, she washed my baby-cleaned her teeth-wiped her paws after going outside and loved on her to make her feel welcomed-sent me pictures of her daily. DO NOT BOOK WITH ANYONE ELSE; Jennifer is the person you want to watch your baby. YOU WILL BE EXTREMELY SATISFIED. I will only book with Jennifer. She is Amazing!!! I’m so happy with the way she cared for my baby. BOOK JENNIFER TODAY! SHE IS THE BEST! I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jennifer and her family. They are the nicest people I have met in a long time. I’m not just saying this either. JENNIFER ANSWERS TEXT IN A TIMELY MANNER. She scheduled a meet & greet and showed me where my baby girl would be staying and her back yard is big enough to fit an entire litter of pups/dogs without them bumping into each other. My baby stayed with Jennifer & family for 7 days. I even messed up on drop off/pick up time and she was very understanding. This was my first time using this service and Jennifer helped me through the process. Anyone who has read this far, believe this if you believe nothing else-for her price YOU WILL RECEIVE MORE THAN YOU EXPECT! She was so amazing my baby isn’t talking to me because she wants to go back?. I genuinely will not use anyone else. BOOK JENNIFER TODAY! ❤️”
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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.
Nina was AMAZING with our puppy! And her two dogs are SO well behaved. Our puppy was a little nervous at first and the dogs knew to leave her alone until she was comfortable. She provided us with tons of updates and pictures. Our puppy seemed super happy when we picked her up :) We will definitely try to book her again!
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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.
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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