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“Bella really enjoyed herself. They were incredibly kind and they sent me many pictures and videos. It was clear from that that Bella was really having a good time. The next time I go away I would definitely use them”
“This was my first time using Rover and was hesitant due to having a rescue dog but booking with Jessica was the best choice!! Jessica was very quick to respond to all questions and made the whole process seamless! My fiance and our dog met with Jessica prior to our booking for a meet and greet which eased our minds and also allowed our dog to be familiar with her and her dogs. Jessica has a dog friendly home with a great yard for dogs to play. We only booked for one night but Jessica sent us a photo and video of our little guy playing. We were so thrilled to see our pup having a great time! Jessica was very flexible with us as we were late from the original pick up time. Once we got home our dog was exhausted which was great for us so we could get some sleep as well!! I would definitely book with Jessica again and recommend her to all dog parents looking for a comforting place to board their dog. Thank you, Jessica!!”
“Anish was absolutely amazing with our dog Max. Having being a long term dog owner, he knew all about how to handle our dog Max . I felt at ease from the time Max was dropped off till the time we picked Max up. Anish took the extra effort to make sure Max was taken for walks even in the pouring rain, and give him plenty of exercise and company. Max returned home happy, rested & well exercised. I highly recommend Anish to take care of your pet, its their home away from home.”
“Great pack experience in an unleashed farm setting! Tom sent us daily photos and videos which is very reassuring during our two week trip. When we returned, Max was happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. Highly recommended! Thanks again Tom! Until the next time!”
“I’ve booked with Roseanna several times now and I couldn’t recommend her more! Her and her boys are great with my pup, Lylla. Roseanna is super attentive and responsive and always keeps me updated on how Lylla is doing. We look forward to booking with her again!”
“First time using Rover and Jessica was great. Jessica would send pictures and video updates which was nice to see my dog having fun while on vacation would definitely use Jessica again.”
“Patricia seemed very caring from the very beginning. Her house is very spacious and her backyard is huge, with a lot of empty spaces for dogs to run around--that was perfect for our dog who is full of energy and loves to run around. Our dog stayed with Patricia for about one week. When I picked our dog up from Patricia's place, our dog was in very good spirits and showed a lot of affection towards Patricia, which must be because of the great care of Patricia. Patricia also packed everything neatly, which made the pick up very quick. The per-day fee was very reasonable as well. Overall, we are very happy and will use Patricia again.”
“i'm extremely pleased with Melissa and Daniels care for Phoebe. She really enjoyed playing with their dogs and had supervised time exploring their backyard pond, which was a wonderful experience for her. Melissa kept me reassured with daily updates and photos, making it easy to feel confident that Phoebe was happy and well cared for. Knowing they often foster dogs and have extensive experience with pit bulls gave me extra peace of mind. I would definitely reach out to Melissa and Daniel again for boarding and highly recommend them to other pet owners.”
“Melissa and Robert provided excellent care during our vacation. They ensured we felt confident leaving Molly with them by arranging a meet-and-greet with their own dogs, which allowed for a smooth introduction. They sent us photos and videos of Molly during our trip, which we appreciated. I highly recommend Melissa and Robert for anyone seeking dependable and attentive pet care services.”
“Sarah took great care of our Romeo while we went away for vacation. She provided pics and updates on how he was doing and even pics of him swimming in their pool which was an amazing perk because he loves being in the water. She has a beautiful home and a large backyard giving him plenty of space to enjoy. Thank you for taking such good care of our boy!”
“Yesenia was an amazing host for our dog, Lucky. I honestly can't say enough how happy we were with her. She sent multiple pictures every day, gave us consistent updates on how he was doing, and was great with communication. He was even sent home with a cute little report card, a goody-bag of treats, and hand sanitizer. I will 100% be using Yesenia again when we go away next!!”
“I will never forget how much Vanessa helped on my wedding day by not only watching my dog, but by bringing him to our venue for photos! She even gifted us a little shirt for him that said my humans are getting married 😊 So thankful to have a Rover sitter as kind as her!”
“Stephanie was the perfect choice to take care of Merlin for our long vacation! She was extremely thorough and thoughtful with her questions and updates. It gave us peace of mind to know that she had every aspect of Merlin’s care under control while we were away!”
“Chris and Joe welcomed Jameson so warmly and with lots of love. He got a walk every day and played outside, and even got to meet some grandkids. I couldn't be happier to have found Chris. I know Jameson felt loved on!”
“Meghan is wonderful! She enthusiastically welcomed our golden retriever into her home making sure he had everything he needed for his stay. The yard is spacious and fenced allowing lots of outside play. Her home is immaculate and perfectly set up for sleep and staying cool. Our dog didn’t want to leave lol. He would have been happy to stay longer! Thank you Meghan!!”
“Drew was absolutely fantastic when I needed a last minute sitter. He sent great updates of my pup and was always very quick to respond when I had questions. His house and big yard are the perfect fit for a pup! So grateful for his care!”
“Vickie & Heath watched my dog Ares for a few days this past week. The loving care both of them showed him made him feel extremely comfortable and safe while feeling like he was at home. This was extremely important to me as Ares is a rescue dog and has trouble trusting new people. He had no trouble warming up to Vickie & Heath and their gentle and caring nature for him. I would highly recommend Vickie & Heath to watch your precious fur babies for any period of time. I will be using them on a continuous basis moving forward. Thank you both again for taking such great care of Ares!!!”
“Luna had a great time with Teresa and her family! Plenty of walks and playtime! She came home TIRED in a good way 😂 her energy was well burnt. Teresa also sent plenty of updates and photos and even sent us home with a doggie bag for Lu. 10/10 would recommend! We will definitely be booking again with her! 🤍”
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Steven L.Star Sitter
“Steven, keeps us updated with pics ~ appreciate his flexibility when things don’t go as planned ~ would recommend availing of his services for your pet!”
Jiyao Z.Star Sitter
“Bella really enjoyed herself. They were incredibly kind and they sent me many pictures and videos. It was clear from that that Bella was really having a good time. The next time I go away I would definitely use them”
Jessica R.
Star Sitter
“This was my first time using Rover and was hesitant due to having a rescue dog but booking with Jessica was the best choice!! Jessica was very quick to respond to all questions and made the whole process seamless! My fiance and our dog met with Jessica prior to our booking for a meet and greet which eased our minds and also allowed our dog to be familiar with her and her dogs. Jessica has a dog friendly home with a great yard for dogs to play. We only booked for one night but Jessica sent us a photo and video of our little guy playing. We were so thrilled to see our pup having a great time! Jessica was very flexible with us as we were late from the original pick up time. Once we got home our dog was exhausted which was great for us so we could get some sleep as well!! I would definitely book with Jessica again and recommend her to all dog parents looking for a comforting place to board their dog. Thank you, Jessica!!”
Anish K.
“Anish was absolutely amazing with our dog Max. Having being a long term dog owner, he knew all about how to handle our dog Max . I felt at ease from the time Max was dropped off till the time we picked Max up. Anish took the extra effort to make sure Max was taken for walks even in the pouring rain, and give him plenty of exercise and company. Max returned home happy, rested & well exercised. I highly recommend Anish to take care of your pet, its their home away from home.”
Tom C.Star Sitter
“Great pack experience in an unleashed farm setting! Tom sent us daily photos and videos which is very reassuring during our two week trip. When we returned, Max was happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. Highly recommended! Thanks again Tom! Until the next time!”
Roseanna L.Star Sitter
“I’ve booked with Roseanna several times now and I couldn’t recommend her more! Her and her boys are great with my pup, Lylla. Roseanna is super attentive and responsive and always keeps me updated on how Lylla is doing. We look forward to booking with her again!”
Jessica M.Star Sitter
“First time using Rover and Jessica was great. Jessica would send pictures and video updates which was nice to see my dog having fun while on vacation would definitely use Jessica again.”
Patricia T.Star Sitter
“Patricia seemed very caring from the very beginning. Her house is very spacious and her backyard is huge, with a lot of empty spaces for dogs to run around--that was perfect for our dog who is full of energy and loves to run around. Our dog stayed with Patricia for about one week. When I picked our dog up from Patricia's place, our dog was in very good spirits and showed a lot of affection towards Patricia, which must be because of the great care of Patricia. Patricia also packed everything neatly, which made the pick up very quick. The per-day fee was very reasonable as well. Overall, we are very happy and will use Patricia again.”
Melissa & Dan S.Star Sitter
“i'm extremely pleased with Melissa and Daniels care for Phoebe. She really enjoyed playing with their dogs and had supervised time exploring their backyard pond, which was a wonderful experience for her. Melissa kept me reassured with daily updates and photos, making it easy to feel confident that Phoebe was happy and well cared for. Knowing they often foster dogs and have extensive experience with pit bulls gave me extra peace of mind. I would definitely reach out to Melissa and Daniel again for boarding and highly recommend them to other pet owners.”
Angela G.Star Sitter
“Angela took very good care of our pup and reached out often with photos. I really appreciated getting the pictures throughout the day! Highly recommend!”
Melissa & Robert V.
“Melissa and Robert provided excellent care during our vacation. They ensured we felt confident leaving Molly with them by arranging a meet-and-greet with their own dogs, which allowed for a smooth introduction. They sent us photos and videos of Molly during our trip, which we appreciated. I highly recommend Melissa and Robert for anyone seeking dependable and attentive pet care services.”
Sarah C.Star Sitter
“Sarah took great care of our Romeo while we went away for vacation. She provided pics and updates on how he was doing and even pics of him swimming in their pool which was an amazing perk because he loves being in the water. She has a beautiful home and a large backyard giving him plenty of space to enjoy. Thank you for taking such good care of our boy!”
Yesenia M.Star Sitter
“Yesenia was an amazing host for our dog, Lucky. I honestly can't say enough how happy we were with her. She sent multiple pictures every day, gave us consistent updates on how he was doing, and was great with communication. He was even sent home with a cute little report card, a goody-bag of treats, and hand sanitizer. I will 100% be using Yesenia again when we go away next!!”
Vanessa B.Star Sitter
“I will never forget how much Vanessa helped on my wedding day by not only watching my dog, but by bringing him to our venue for photos! She even gifted us a little shirt for him that said my humans are getting married 😊 So thankful to have a Rover sitter as kind as her!”
Stephanie S.Star Sitter
“Stephanie was the perfect choice to take care of Merlin for our long vacation! She was extremely thorough and thoughtful with her questions and updates. It gave us peace of mind to know that she had every aspect of Merlin’s care under control while we were away!”
Christine G.Star Sitter
“Chris and Joe welcomed Jameson so warmly and with lots of love. He got a walk every day and played outside, and even got to meet some grandkids. I couldn't be happier to have found Chris. I know Jameson felt loved on!”
Meghan W.
“Meghan is wonderful! She enthusiastically welcomed our golden retriever into her home making sure he had everything he needed for his stay. The yard is spacious and fenced allowing lots of outside play. Her home is immaculate and perfectly set up for sleep and staying cool. Our dog didn’t want to leave lol. He would have been happy to stay longer! Thank you Meghan!!”
Drew R.Star Sitter
“Drew was absolutely fantastic when I needed a last minute sitter. He sent great updates of my pup and was always very quick to respond when I had questions. His house and big yard are the perfect fit for a pup! So grateful for his care!”
Vickie & Heath B.Star Sitter
“Vickie & Heath watched my dog Ares for a few days this past week. The loving care both of them showed him made him feel extremely comfortable and safe while feeling like he was at home. This was extremely important to me as Ares is a rescue dog and has trouble trusting new people. He had no trouble warming up to Vickie & Heath and their gentle and caring nature for him. I would highly recommend Vickie & Heath to watch your precious fur babies for any period of time. I will be using them on a continuous basis moving forward. Thank you both again for taking such great care of Ares!!!”
Teresa T.
“Luna had a great time with Teresa and her family! Plenty of walks and playtime! She came home TIRED in a good way 😂 her energy was well burnt. Teresa also sent plenty of updates and photos and even sent us home with a doggie bag for Lu. 10/10 would recommend! We will definitely be booking again with her! 🤍”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Columbus is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. 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 $32 to as high as $55 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 1,351 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, 92% 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 9 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 1,351 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, 96% offer medication administration, and 84% 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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