Dog Boarding in Columbus, MN
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“Patti and Patrick were amazing!! They were so fast at booking/communicating and sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the stay. Becca was definitely spoiled and got all the love and attention she needed. Our pup warmed up to them so fast and by the time we picked her up, she didn’t seem like she was ready to leave! Will certainly book with them again, and we’re so happy we found a place where Becca feels loved and comfortable while we’re away. Thanks SO much Patti and Patrick!”
“Tammy and John took great care of Harry. I hate to have to leave him behind, but knowing he is well taken care of puts my mind at ease. He was a tired pup when we picked him from having fun play time in their huge fenced in backyard. I love that they snuggled too! We will be back!!”
“This is my second time using Anna on Rover. Anna was great with my dog. My dog gets along very well with her dogs. Anna sent over pictures daily along with communication. I feel comfortable with dropping my dog off to her. Mylo will be back soon.”
“Thanks for taking such good care of our mini-schnauzer when we were out of town. He clearly had a good time. We appreciate the communications and updated when he was at your home.”
“Our dog Leena has a great time and was exhausted when we picked her up. Alisha and Cameron and their family sent a lot of updates and clearly spent a lot of time the pups. Would definitely recommend and plan to send our dog to visit them again in the future!”
“This was our first time using Rover. Lisa was amazing!! She was quick to respond to any questions I had and sent pictures and updates during Daisy's stay. I will for sure reach out to Lisa again!!”
“This was our first time with Brenda and Alvin. We appreciate that Zeke was well taken care of and had plenty of fun toys and attention! Appreciated the pictures, videos and updates. Thank you! Zeke will be back :)”
“I was very impressed Marie and Mark. When we first went to meet them, Marie took Luna off her leash so she could explore the house. Luna jumped up on the couch to be next to them. They did not care and just petted her. The pics the sent was Luna going on walks and curled up next to them. I felt very comfortable Luna was just fine. Will use, for sure, again.”
“Dave was amazing! We left our 2 dogs with him over thanksgiving. He gave daily updates with photos and answered any questions super quickly. We have one dog selective dog and he made sure to make him comfortable and not have to interact with any. Our other dog is a flight risk and he made sure she never got out of his yard. I think the dogs enjoyed their vacation as much as we did. We will for sure use Dave anytime he has availability!”
“Jenell was awesome! She took great care of our Marian while we were away for a few days. She sent updates with pictures, which put my mind at ease and I knew that Marian was in great hands. Highly recommend and will be contacting her again when we need a sitter.”
“Incredible dog sitter! She watched my Charles while I was on my honey moon and took great care of him. She sent daily updates and photos during my dog’s stay which put my separation anxiety at ease. I will absolutely use her again when we go out of town.”
“I love how Julie spends time with my dogs and has a beautiful fenced in yard. I feel that she really cares about animals as she has two beautiful large dogs of her own. I will be back.”
“Luke & Rachel took such great care of our dog, Goose! They were so great with communication and details, I felt very comfortable and relaxed having our girl stay with them, and would book again for sure. :)”
“Wow!! We had a boarding set up with another Rover family but unfortunately - it was not going to be a good fit. I quickly messaged Princesa - as this was the day we were to leave for the long memorial weekend - and she responded almost instantly! They were Incredibly flexible offering to meet for public pick up on our way out of town or bring her to their home based on our needs. Our pup had an AMAZING time and we were updated with pictures and texts daily. We were able to enjoy our holiday weekend with our minds at ease knowing our pup was well taken care of!!!! Thank you so much!!!! This was our first time using Rover and will definitely be boarding with them in the future!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”
“Kyle did a great job caring for our pup while we were out of town and was extremely prompt with all of our correspondence; including in our request to watch our pup, which really put us at ease! I definitely recommend him! :)”
“We have used Elizabeth and Erik multiple times now! They treat our dog like their own and he always comes home worn out from all the great playing and attention they offer him!”
“This was the first time we had the pleasure of working with Monika and family and all I can say is we would 100% use them again! They were so kind and caring and our golden retriever, Willow, had an amazing time there. I got plenty of pictures of her having fun with their other dogs, as well as snuggling with the humans in the household. They were amazing to work with and flexible when our travel plans changed slightly. I would highly recommend booking with this family!”
“Talishia was amazing. She was flexible, had GREAT communication, and took great care of the dogs. Sending them to her made for an easy stress free weekend and wasn’t an issue of finding care like it typically is.”
“Brody's first weekend with Brianna and her family was wonderful! We got lots of pics and videos (which we shared with some guests at our son's wedding - a big hit when people asked where Brody was staying!). Brody especially loves Brianna's daughter and follows her everywhere. We are so thankful we chose this family and will be using again!”
Columbus dog parents share their Rover experiences
Lisa did a great job looking after my two dogs, Ice and Minnie! The girls felt instantly comfortable at Lisa’s home and her little dog Dukey was just the sweetest host as well! A special treat was the fenced backyard where the three dogs could all run and play. The communication was superb, and I got some nice pictures of my dogs while I was away for the weekend. I will definitely ask Lisa to care for my dogs again. Thanks Lisa!!
We couldn’t be happier with the care our French Bulldog, Frenchy, received! From the moment we met, it was clear they truly love dogs and treat them like family. Frenchy felt comfortable right away, and we got great updates and photos that gave us total peace of mind while we were away.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Columbus is $45
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Sitters in Columbus average 12 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, 1,713 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, 91% 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 12 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 1,713 dog boarding sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbus, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 99% offer medication administration, and 92% 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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