Dog Boarding in Columbus, NC
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“This was my first Rover experience. Nervous! We studied all the close options hard and chose D. I am very glad we did. Our 3 dogs were relaxed upon meeting her, and they came home relaxed. Some sitter claim to have a fenced yard, but in pictures it actually looks very flimsy. I was happy to see the solid fence, both front and back. Her house is really cool. We immediately booked for our next trip. ~Blake and Linda”
“Fantastic Family and care. My baby loved it and wasn't excited about going home which is a great sign of top care. Appreciate the love and care she got while we were gone. 100% recommend and we will use them again.”
“Jennifer is an amazing sitter! She was so attentive to our dogs needs and we felt so comfortable leaving him for the weekend. She updated us with pictures and messages letting us know what was happening. We will definitely be asking her to watch Ash again. I cannot recommend anyone more!”
“Brittany and her sons took excellent care of our sweet pup Apollo! I appreciated the daily updates and photos! I would definitely recommend this family to other pet owners!”
“Michelle was very communicative and responded quickly. She provided updates and photos throughout the stay. She sent photos of the adventures and fun things my dog was doing with the family. Michelle was flexible with drop off and pick up. She even sent home some homemade treats. My anxious dog seemed very comfortable with her stay and I will definitely use Michelle again in the future!”
“If you want to leave your furry friend(s) with folks that will treat him/her/them like one of the family reach out to Ann & Jaren! This was our first time ever boarding our dog, Opal. The experience could not have gone better. The initial meeting with Jaren, drop off, communication during the week, and pick up was AMAZING! We received pictures and videos of her playing and being cuddled. We could tell Opal was having a blast with her new friends, which allowed us to relax with no worries. We will definitely be using them again in the future.”
“Both Lauren and the pet environment were awe-inspiring. Clancy had such a wonderful sleepover that he sulked the entire return home. Shall be booking with Lauren again soon.”
“Debbie was marvelous! We were a little nervous as our Abbey is a 13 year-old 3-pound chihuahua who is almost blind and Ghirardelli is a 6-pound bouncy poodle. Debbie has four dogs of her own. Two are huge boyzois! No worries-all four of her fur babies were very, very sweet! Debbie cuddled Abbey and our babies slept with her grandson which they absolutely loved!!! We got pics and updates every day. Debbie even waited up for our late flight so that we could get our babies as soon as we got back home. Best puppy B&B ever!!! We will be back, Debbie.”
“Boomer had the best time while staying with KaLynn. She sent lots of pictures showing all of Boomer's buddies during his stay, and KaLynn even had a birthday party for one of dogs. This is Boomer's second time of being with KaLynn, and I plan on sticking with her in the future!”
“Aleicia is a great sitter. I am so glad she was able to keep Arie for me. She is so kind and nurturing. Arie loved being with her and that's what won me over. She took great care of him and even gave him a bath for me. I was not looking forward to the bath, but I knew he was going to need one after running around living his best life. He is even more spoiled now. Lol. Aleicia is such a sweet, kind person. Hope she will continue to be available when I need her in the future.”
“Kharen was a wonderful dog sitter for Molly. She sent messages and photos several times every day, so I could see that Molly was doing fine. I would recommend her to others looking for boarding for their dogs, and I will use her again.”
“We loved Holly! She was pleasant to communicate with. She welcomed myself and our pups into her home with ease. She kept us updated throughout their overnight stay, sent pictures and videos. Ive never seen my two pups warm up to someone as quickly as they did Holly! She was great!”
“Martha is amazing with our dog. Our dog requires extra attention because of her bad leg and we feel very comfortable leaving her with Martha. We know that Martha loves her and makes sure that she is safe. She gives us regular updates and we love the pictures she sent with funny commentary. She has a great sense of humor. We will absolutely leave our baby with Martha again when we’re away.”
“Jessie was well cared for and the updates and pictures showed a happy girl. Charlene has a great set up and perfect for my girl. Highly recommend her amd look forward to using her again”
“Chino was well taken care of while I was away. Chino is shy and when I picked her up she did not seem shy at all with them, especially with Shannon's lovely daughter. I would recommend her and she also has a privacy fence surrounding her backyard, which put me at ease also.I would definitely ask for her services again!”
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Dara P.Star Sitter
“This was my first Rover experience. Nervous! We studied all the close options hard and chose D. I am very glad we did. Our 3 dogs were relaxed upon meeting her, and they came home relaxed. Some sitter claim to have a fenced yard, but in pictures it actually looks very flimsy. I was happy to see the solid fence, both front and back. Her house is really cool. We immediately booked for our next trip. ~Blake and Linda”
Megan W.Star Sitter
“Fantastic Family and care. My baby loved it and wasn't excited about going home which is a great sign of top care. Appreciate the love and care she got while we were gone. 100% recommend and we will use them again.”
Jennifer C.
“Jennifer is an amazing sitter! She was so attentive to our dogs needs and we felt so comfortable leaving him for the weekend. She updated us with pictures and messages letting us know what was happening. We will definitely be asking her to watch Ash again. I cannot recommend anyone more!”
Britney M.Star Sitter
“Brittany and her sons took excellent care of our sweet pup Apollo! I appreciated the daily updates and photos! I would definitely recommend this family to other pet owners!”
Michelle R.
“Michelle was very communicative and responded quickly. She provided updates and photos throughout the stay. She sent photos of the adventures and fun things my dog was doing with the family. Michelle was flexible with drop off and pick up. She even sent home some homemade treats. My anxious dog seemed very comfortable with her stay and I will definitely use Michelle again in the future!”
Megan & Nicole S.Star Sitter
“My pups a little shy at first and Megan was patient to make sure she comfortable. I really appreciate the daily updates with photos! Highly recommend!”
Heather K.
“Our second time having my heather watch kowboy. She always keeps you up to date and our dog is always happy to see her! Great communication and always a great experience”
Ann & Jaren S.Star Sitter
“If you want to leave your furry friend(s) with folks that will treat him/her/them like one of the family reach out to Ann & Jaren! This was our first time ever boarding our dog, Opal. The experience could not have gone better. The initial meeting with Jaren, drop off, communication during the week, and pick up was AMAZING! We received pictures and videos of her playing and being cuddled. We could tell Opal was having a blast with her new friends, which allowed us to relax with no worries. We will definitely be using them again in the future.”
Lacie B.Star Sitter
“Lacie was great! Very communicative, easy going, attentive to Louie and his needs. She has a super sweet and bubbly personality. Would totally be a repeat customer.”
Lauren H.Star Sitter
“Both Lauren and the pet environment were awe-inspiring. Clancy had such a wonderful sleepover that he sulked the entire return home. Shall be booking with Lauren again soon.”
Rebecca A.Star Sitter
“Rebecca is a kind and caring pet sitter. She went above and beyond to ensure that my pet had a good stay with her. I appreciate the loving care she gave to Chloe.”
Deborah F.Star Sitter
“Debbie was marvelous! We were a little nervous as our Abbey is a 13 year-old 3-pound chihuahua who is almost blind and Ghirardelli is a 6-pound bouncy poodle. Debbie has four dogs of her own. Two are huge boyzois! No worries-all four of her fur babies were very, very sweet! Debbie cuddled Abbey and our babies slept with her grandson which they absolutely loved!!! We got pics and updates every day. Debbie even waited up for our late flight so that we could get our babies as soon as we got back home. Best puppy B&B ever!!! We will be back, Debbie.”
KaLynn S.Star Sitter
“Boomer had the best time while staying with KaLynn. She sent lots of pictures showing all of Boomer's buddies during his stay, and KaLynn even had a birthday party for one of dogs. This is Boomer's second time of being with KaLynn, and I plan on sticking with her in the future!”
Aleicia M.Star Sitter
“Aleicia is a great sitter. I am so glad she was able to keep Arie for me. She is so kind and nurturing. Arie loved being with her and that's what won me over. She took great care of him and even gave him a bath for me. I was not looking forward to the bath, but I knew he was going to need one after running around living his best life. He is even more spoiled now. Lol. Aleicia is such a sweet, kind person. Hope she will continue to be available when I need her in the future.”
Kharen C.Star Sitter
“Kharen was a wonderful dog sitter for Molly. She sent messages and photos several times every day, so I could see that Molly was doing fine. I would recommend her to others looking for boarding for their dogs, and I will use her again.”
Holly L.Star Sitter
“We loved Holly! She was pleasant to communicate with. She welcomed myself and our pups into her home with ease. She kept us updated throughout their overnight stay, sent pictures and videos. Ive never seen my two pups warm up to someone as quickly as they did Holly! She was great!”
Martha J.Star Sitter
“Martha is amazing with our dog. Our dog requires extra attention because of her bad leg and we feel very comfortable leaving her with Martha. We know that Martha loves her and makes sure that she is safe. She gives us regular updates and we love the pictures she sent with funny commentary. She has a great sense of humor. We will absolutely leave our baby with Martha again when we’re away.”
Charlene K.
“Jessie was well cared for and the updates and pictures showed a happy girl. Charlene has a great set up and perfect for my girl. Highly recommend her amd look forward to using her again”
Lindsy V.
“Lindsy took very good care of Yogi, sent pictures and took him along on various outings. She obviously enjoyed his company!”
Shannon W.
“Chino was well taken care of while I was away. Chino is shy and when I picked her up she did not seem shy at all with them, especially with Shannon's lovely daughter. I would recommend her and she also has a privacy fence surrounding her backyard, which put me at ease also.I would definitely ask for her services again!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Columbus is $42 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $294. 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 $26 to as high as $38 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 427 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 19 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 427 dog boarding sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbus, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 94% 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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