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“Amanda knows and loves dogs. She reassured us that Lewis will be fine being that it was his first time away from us. Amanda sent us pictures daily and walked him 2 times a day. He enjoyed making new friends and running around their back yard. It was a great experience for him and us!”


“My 6 year old pitty mix stayed 7 days with Laura and Joe while I was away on vacation. I couldn’t have been more happy with the great loving care they provided for my dog. Laura sent frequent photos and updates daily to let me know my girl was enjoying her stay. Huge fenced yard to run and play ball. And lots of cuddles on the couch. I love that Laura only sits one pet family at a time. I highly recommend Laura and her husband Joe and will definitely contact her again when in need for a sitter for my girl.”


“We had such a great experience with Andrea! She went out of her way to make sure Ollie was comfortable and happy during his stay. She sent tons of pictures and updates, which we really appreciated—it gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We never had to worry because she was so attentive and clearly cared about his well-being. We would absolutely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter!”


“Kevin took great care of our pet Snowball during our 10-day vacation. Snowball was happy everyday which is unhideable from the pictures Kevin and his wife took for him. Than you Kevin. Will definitely recommend Kevin to anyone who need your pet to be well taken care of.”


“Britnie is absolutely amazing!! Being new to Michigan, we struggled with finding someone to take care of Luna while we had to leave for the weekend on a plane back to Florida. It’s hard to trust just anyone with taking care of your best friend! Especially being so far away. We gave Britnie a try as I had a good feeling. She assured me Luna was in good hands and to enjoy our vacation. She exceeded all of our expectations!!! I received message and picture updates about Luna all weekend which my family and I enjoyed and greatly appreciated! Britnie is just so sweet and gave us the comfort we needed and the love Luna needed. Luna especially had a blast with all the dogs and Britnies fam I seriously don’t have enough words to say how much we appreciate you! Luna says thank you for taking care of me :D I would love to come back again!”


“Mary & her husband were fantastic! I could tell that Missy would be well cared for and would enjoy her stay. Mary sent me pictures of their activities throughout the day. I felt very comfortable and at ease, knowing that my little girl was safe and in good hands. I definitely will pick Mary again!”


“Lisa was amazing with my TWO 8 month puppies! She was very professional, comforting, especially being my first time, leaving them and using Rover. Her set up allows for them to have adequate playtime and rest, as well as socializing with other dogs safely.They adjusted very well and she sent pictures and updates often making me feel confident with my decision to choose her to care for my dogs. I would highly recommend her and I will be using her again!!!”


“Sandra took care of Erie overnight. She was very nice, kind, and reliable. She is a great sitter. Erie enjoyed a lot staying at her place. I would like to ask her again when I visit the area again.”


“Jamie was amazing with my fur baby. We had a meet and greet the week prior to her taking care of my fur baby. My dog got along perfectly with her dogs. But I knew that she was going to take great care of him while I was hospitalized. She was very helpful and accommodating. We dropped our fur baby off to Jamie on the way to the hospital for me to have surgery. Never once did I worry about my baby. She sent pictures and messages to my husband. My husband picked our pup up at the end of the week and he was very happy to see his daddy. I was so relieved when my husband came to the hospital to tell me how well taken care of our baby was. I will use Jamie again in the future if she's available. Very satisfied. Highly recommend her and her family!”


“Sydney made our first vacation without our fur child a breeze! We felt completely relaxed and worry-free leaving our pup with her. She provided consistent text and photo updates and was very proactive with her care. Our pup absolutely loved her and was clearly very comfortable around her. We look forward to booking Sydney again!”


“Maria did such a fantastic job taking care of my cat Jackson while we were traveling over the Christmas holidays. She sent me photo and video updates twice a day, so I always knew Jackson was safe and happy. I highly recommend Maria for you & your pets needs. I will be hiring her again. Thank you again Maria for the peace of mind the whole time Jackson was in your care.”


“Jemily took care of our dog, Mandy, when we were in Ontario for a family reunion. We appreciated the nightly pics she sent of Mandy, and drop off and pick up was easy. We had a construction-related backup on the Blue Water Bridge on the way over from Michigan, and so we were quite late to drop our dog off, but Jemily was very communicative and reassured us that all was well. Our sense is that Mandy was comfortable there and enjoyed her time there. We would be happy to have Jemily watch her again if the opportunity arises in the future. Thanks Jemily and family!”


“Angie and her family took good care of my parent's dog, Murphy. She sent daily photos of the dog and shared some of their activities. Angie was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely book her again to care for Murphy. I highly recommend her! 🐾”


“Jessica and her family were amazing! During our time away, Jessica sent regular updates, complete with adorable photos, which brought us such peace of mind. It was clear that Belle was having a blast and being well taken care of. The level of communication and transparency was just outstanding. I highly recommend Jessica and her family to anyone in need of a dependable, loving, and professional dog sitter. Your pup will be in the best possible hands, and you can relax knowing they are being treated like royalty.”


“This family was wonderful and I’m so happy with how they took care of my furry family member. They kept me updated with messages and photos. Would definitely recommend Lori. This was my first time using Rover and having someone dog sit so I was a little nervous. From the second I met the family, all the nerves went away. They took such wonderful care of her!”


“Caitlin was amazing with our fur baby for the week we were away!!! He was well taken care of and she communicates very well with me. This was the first time we had ever been away from him for that long. Caitlin gave us a peace of mind and we were able to fully enjoy our vacation. She even gave him a bath and trimmed his nails for us. I would recommend her and will book with her again for any future boarding needs. Thank you so much, Caitlin!!”


“Amber made pick up and drop off quick and easy. She provided updates and photos/videos during our stay and accommodated us when we were running late. Would use her services again.”


“Shannon took great care of our 14 y.o. dog, Bella. This was Bella’s first time being cared for overnight outside of our home and Shannon was very accommodating to Bella’s individual characteristics. We were extremely happy with the care Bella received at Shannon’s home.”


“Ashley and David did very well with watching Nova! I definitely recommend them when it comes to drop in visits and boarding! They kept me updated and informed by sending pictures and commented very well! I will definitely be using them in the future.”

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Amanda W.Star Sitter

“Amanda knows and loves dogs. She reassured us that Lewis will be fine being that it was his first time away from us. Amanda sent us pictures daily and walked him 2 times a day. He enjoyed making new friends and running around their back yard. It was a great experience for him and us!”


Laura R.Star Sitter

“My 6 year old pitty mix stayed 7 days with Laura and Joe while I was away on vacation. I couldn’t have been more happy with the great loving care they provided for my dog. Laura sent frequent photos and updates daily to let me know my girl was enjoying her stay. Huge fenced yard to run and play ball. And lots of cuddles on the couch. I love that Laura only sits one pet family at a time. I highly recommend Laura and her husband Joe and will definitely contact her again when in need for a sitter for my girl.”


Andrea D.


“We had such a great experience with Andrea! She went out of her way to make sure Ollie was comfortable and happy during his stay. She sent tons of pictures and updates, which we really appreciated—it gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We never had to worry because she was so attentive and clearly cared about his well-being. We would absolutely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter!”


Kevin G.Star Sitter

“Kevin took great care of our pet Snowball during our 10-day vacation. Snowball was happy everyday which is unhideable from the pictures Kevin and his wife took for him. Than you Kevin. Will definitely recommend Kevin to anyone who need your pet to be well taken care of.”


Lisa M.Star Sitter

“Excellent!! Lisa was wonderful and took great care of Cooper for us. Cooper had lots of fun playing with her Ruthie! Definitely will use her again!!”


Britnie L.
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“Britnie is absolutely amazing!! Being new to Michigan, we struggled with finding someone to take care of Luna while we had to leave for the weekend on a plane back to Florida. It’s hard to trust just anyone with taking care of your best friend! Especially being so far away. We gave Britnie a try as I had a good feeling. She assured me Luna was in good hands and to enjoy our vacation. She exceeded all of our expectations!!! I received message and picture updates about Luna all weekend which my family and I enjoyed and greatly appreciated! Britnie is just so sweet and gave us the comfort we needed and the love Luna needed. Luna especially had a blast with all the dogs and Britnies fam I seriously don’t have enough words to say how much we appreciate you! Luna says thank you for taking care of me :D I would love to come back again!”


Mary P.

“Mary & her husband were fantastic! I could tell that Missy would be well cared for and would enjoy her stay. Mary sent me pictures of their activities throughout the day. I felt very comfortable and at ease, knowing that my little girl was safe and in good hands. I definitely will pick Mary again!”


Lisa W.
Star Sitter


“Lisa was amazing with my TWO 8 month puppies! She was very professional, comforting, especially being my first time, leaving them and using Rover. Her set up allows for them to have adequate playtime and rest, as well as socializing with other dogs safely.They adjusted very well and she sent pictures and updates often making me feel confident with my decision to choose her to care for my dogs. I would highly recommend her and I will be using her again!!!”


Sandra M.Star Sitter

“Sandra took care of Erie overnight. She was very nice, kind, and reliable. She is a great sitter. Erie enjoyed a lot staying at her place. I would like to ask her again when I visit the area again.”


Jaime M.

“Jamie was amazing with my fur baby. We had a meet and greet the week prior to her taking care of my fur baby. My dog got along perfectly with her dogs. But I knew that she was going to take great care of him while I was hospitalized. She was very helpful and accommodating. We dropped our fur baby off to Jamie on the way to the hospital for me to have surgery. Never once did I worry about my baby. She sent pictures and messages to my husband. My husband picked our pup up at the end of the week and he was very happy to see his daddy. I was so relieved when my husband came to the hospital to tell me how well taken care of our baby was. I will use Jamie again in the future if she's available. Very satisfied. Highly recommend her and her family!”


Sydney P.Star Sitter

“Sydney made our first vacation without our fur child a breeze! We felt completely relaxed and worry-free leaving our pup with her. She provided consistent text and photo updates and was very proactive with her care. Our pup absolutely loved her and was clearly very comfortable around her. We look forward to booking Sydney again!”


Maria L.Star Sitter

“Maria did such a fantastic job taking care of my cat Jackson while we were traveling over the Christmas holidays. She sent me photo and video updates twice a day, so I always knew Jackson was safe and happy. I highly recommend Maria for you & your pets needs. I will be hiring her again. Thank you again Maria for the peace of mind the whole time Jackson was in your care.”


Jemily G.

“Jemily took care of our dog, Mandy, when we were in Ontario for a family reunion. We appreciated the nightly pics she sent of Mandy, and drop off and pick up was easy. We had a construction-related backup on the Blue Water Bridge on the way over from Michigan, and so we were quite late to drop our dog off, but Jemily was very communicative and reassured us that all was well. Our sense is that Mandy was comfortable there and enjoyed her time there. We would be happy to have Jemily watch her again if the opportunity arises in the future. Thanks Jemily and family!”


Angie G.

“Angie and her family took good care of my parent's dog, Murphy. She sent daily photos of the dog and shared some of their activities. Angie was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely book her again to care for Murphy. I highly recommend her! 🐾”


Jessica & Benjamin D.

“Jessica and her family were amazing! During our time away, Jessica sent regular updates, complete with adorable photos, which brought us such peace of mind. It was clear that Belle was having a blast and being well taken care of. The level of communication and transparency was just outstanding. I highly recommend Jessica and her family to anyone in need of a dependable, loving, and professional dog sitter. Your pup will be in the best possible hands, and you can relax knowing they are being treated like royalty.”


Lori C.Star Sitter

“This family was wonderful and I’m so happy with how they took care of my furry family member. They kept me updated with messages and photos. Would definitely recommend Lori. This was my first time using Rover and having someone dog sit so I was a little nervous. From the second I met the family, all the nerves went away. They took such wonderful care of her!”


Caitlin F.

“Caitlin was amazing with our fur baby for the week we were away!!! He was well taken care of and she communicates very well with me. This was the first time we had ever been away from him for that long. Caitlin gave us a peace of mind and we were able to fully enjoy our vacation. She even gave him a bath and trimmed his nails for us. I would recommend her and will book with her again for any future boarding needs. Thank you so much, Caitlin!!”


Amber L.

“Amber made pick up and drop off quick and easy. She provided updates and photos/videos during our stay and accommodated us when we were running late. Would use her services again.”


Shannon G.Star Sitter

“Shannon took great care of our 14 y.o. dog, Bella. This was Bella’s first time being cared for overnight outside of our home and Shannon was very accommodating to Bella’s individual characteristics. We were extremely happy with the care Bella received at Shannon’s home.”


Ashley & David F.

“Ashley and David did very well with watching Nova! I definitely recommend them when it comes to drop in visits and boarding! They kept me updated and informed by sending pictures and commented very well! I will definitely be using them in the future.”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Columbus is $40
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Sitters in Columbus average 8 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Columbus 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 Columbus dog boarding rates can be found as low as $20 to as high as $61 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 198 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 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 198 dog boarding sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbus, 89% of sitters offer daily exercise, 89% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
