Dog Boarding in Columbus
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“Steven is very passionate and caring with pets and we really liked their place and very well fenced and good backyard play area for dogs. He is very proactive in sharing pictures and updates about our dog during his stay. I will 100% recommend Steven for boarding your pets with him. Really hats off for your dedication Steven. We can now happily plan for our future vacations, leaving our dog in your safe hands 😊”
“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”
“Absolutely loved our experience with Tom & Tina! We needed a last-minute sitter for our pup Kamala before a staycation, and they came through in the best way. They met with us right away, made sure Kamala had all her shots, and even took her in while she was in heat—something not everyone is willing to do. Their farm is beautiful, with plenty of space and their highly trained sweet golden retrievers. They sent daily videos and pics, which gave us so much peace of mind. They’re patient, kind, and true lifesavers. Highly recommend!”
“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.”
“Ajanay is the best!! We needed a sitter urgently, and within 2hours of booking, Chester was at Ajanays house for three days! I would highly recommend leaving your fur babies with her as she will take great care! Thank you so much Ajanay, we have found our sitter for future :)”
“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.”
“Angela baby sit our puppy this long weekend 💕 for three nights .We could not have wished anyone better than Angela to took care of our puppy like real child. We highly recommend Angela for your puppy sitting needs. We will only be using her in future for baby sitting our pup. Angela went extra miles in her services as we got very late to pick the puppy due yo snow storm, she calmly replied that do not worry & she kept awake late at night for the pick up . Whole stay She was sharing pics all day & we could be so relaxed that he was enjoying stay with Angela .. thank you so much Angela for your amazing services.”
“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.”
“Capri is an awesome sitter. Sasha had a 4day 3night stay and we only have good things to say. She has a large fenced in back yard and provided us daily pics and short video updates. Will book again.”
“I can’t say enough good things about Ivelisse! She took such amazing care of Omen while I was away. She was kind, patient, and genuinely loved animals. She was so attentive to his needs, gave him lots of love and playtime, and even went out of her way to feed him when he ran out of food, something I truly appreciated. I felt completely at peace knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and caring with pets!”
“I am so glad that I found Drew! I left my shepherd, Ellis, with him for four days. I was looking for a sitter with no other pets, a big yard, and who works from home. Drew ticked all of those boxes so I drove out from NYC for our meet and greet and immediately felt very comfortable leaving Ellis with him. His yard is great, he was warm but not overly hyper so as not to over excited my dog, and he sent lots of pictures and updates of their walks and time playing fetch. By the second day, my dog was sleeping in bed with him! Drew is definitely now my go to sitter and the fact that he can drop Ellis off for me is huge because it costs way more for me to rent a car. 10/10 recommend!”
“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!!”
“Vanessa was everything I’ve asked for and more!! Very communicative, and sent me pictures along the way. I would 100% recommend her, she was the absolute BEST. I will definitely be using her again in the future!!”
“Stephanie is an excellent dog sitter, very knowledgeable on anything to do with dogs. Love all the pictures she sends when my dog is with her. Will definitely use her again in the future”
“Chas was absolutely amazing! She responds quickly and sends lots of pictures. She has the perfect backyard for the pups to play in and she cared for my boys as if they were her own. Highly recommend booking her!”
“Vickie was fantastic. She was really great with my dogs, they both looked like they were having a great time and were so happy when I picked them up. Vickie was friendly, communicative and thorough. Can’t wait to book another stay for my pups.”
“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!”
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Steven L.Star Sitter
“Steven is very passionate and caring with pets and we really liked their place and very well fenced and good backyard play area for dogs. He is very proactive in sharing pictures and updates about our dog during his stay. I will 100% recommend Steven for boarding your pets with him. Really hats off for your dedication Steven. We can now happily plan for our future vacations, leaving our dog in your safe hands 😊”
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”
Tom C.Star Sitter
“Absolutely loved our experience with Tom & Tina! We needed a last-minute sitter for our pup Kamala before a staycation, and they came through in the best way. They met with us right away, made sure Kamala had all her shots, and even took her in while she was in heat—something not everyone is willing to do. Their farm is beautiful, with plenty of space and their highly trained sweet golden retrievers. They sent daily videos and pics, which gave us so much peace of mind. They’re patient, kind, and true lifesavers. Highly recommend!”
Jia v.Star Sitter
“Jia was great with Anastasia again, gave her lots of exercise outside, and took and sent me a lot of great pictures. Anastasia and I are very happy.”
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.”
Ajanay D.
“Ajanay is the best!! We needed a sitter urgently, and within 2hours of booking, Chester was at Ajanays house for three days! I would highly recommend leaving your fur babies with her as she will take great care! Thank you so much Ajanay, we have found our sitter for future :)”
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.”
Kerri & Harry E.Star Sitter
“Kerrie and Harry did a great job of keeping us informed with pictures and videos. Our cat seemed to feel right at home and had plenty of company!!”
Angela G.Star Sitter
“Angela baby sit our puppy this long weekend 💕 for three nights .We could not have wished anyone better than Angela to took care of our puppy like real child. We highly recommend Angela for your puppy sitting needs. We will only be using her in future for baby sitting our pup. Angela went extra miles in her services as we got very late to pick the puppy due yo snow storm, she calmly replied that do not worry & she kept awake late at night for the pick up . Whole stay She was sharing pics all day & we could be so relaxed that he was enjoying stay with Angela .. thank you so much Angela for your amazing services.”
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.”
Capri H.
“Capri is an awesome sitter. Sasha had a 4day 3night stay and we only have good things to say. She has a large fenced in back yard and provided us daily pics and short video updates. Will book again.”
Ivelisse V.
“I can’t say enough good things about Ivelisse! She took such amazing care of Omen while I was away. She was kind, patient, and genuinely loved animals. She was so attentive to his needs, gave him lots of love and playtime, and even went out of her way to feed him when he ran out of food, something I truly appreciated. I felt completely at peace knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and caring with pets!”
Christine G.Star Sitter
“Buster was a very happy boy when he stayed with Christine. She was great and easy to work with. Buster felt right at home and was well taken care of.”
Drew R.Star Sitter
“I am so glad that I found Drew! I left my shepherd, Ellis, with him for four days. I was looking for a sitter with no other pets, a big yard, and who works from home. Drew ticked all of those boxes so I drove out from NYC for our meet and greet and immediately felt very comfortable leaving Ellis with him. His yard is great, he was warm but not overly hyper so as not to over excited my dog, and he sent lots of pictures and updates of their walks and time playing fetch. By the second day, my dog was sleeping in bed with him! Drew is definitely now my go to sitter and the fact that he can drop Ellis off for me is huge because it costs way more for me to rent a car. 10/10 recommend!”
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!!”
Vanessa B.Star Sitter
“Vanessa was everything I’ve asked for and more!! Very communicative, and sent me pictures along the way. I would 100% recommend her, she was the absolute BEST. I will definitely be using her again in the future!!”
Stephanie S.Star Sitter
“Stephanie is an excellent dog sitter, very knowledgeable on anything to do with dogs. Love all the pictures she sends when my dog is with her. Will definitely use her again in the future”
Chastidy G.Star Sitter
“Chas was absolutely amazing! She responds quickly and sends lots of pictures. She has the perfect backyard for the pups to play in and she cared for my boys as if they were her own. Highly recommend booking her!”
Vickie & Heath B.Star Sitter
“Vickie was fantastic. She was really great with my dogs, they both looked like they were having a great time and were so happy when I picked them up. Vickie was friendly, communicative and thorough. Can’t wait to book another stay for my pups.”
Sarah C.
“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!”
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As of Jul 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 Jul 2025, 1,356 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 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 1,356 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, 95% 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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