Dog Boarding in Columbus
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1. Ellen F.
“I could not have asked for a better dog sitting experience. I have an older dog and I was very selective about who I left him with on my first vacation away from him. Ellen sent me regular updates and pictures so I could see how he was doing. Her communication was excellent. She accommodated my drop off and pick up times. When she had a request to keep another dog for a couple of days in the middle of my dog’s stay, she contacted me to ask if that would be alright. It seems my dog was very comfortable with her at her place, and I am very grateful for that.”
2. Lawrencia C.
“Lawrencia was so great with my dog, knowing how my dog reacts after she meets people, I could easily tell she took great care of my little dogter. She was quick with her response. When Lawrencia and my dog met, I saw it was going to be a nice experience for both of them.”
3. Kathleen B.
“You’re absolutely amazing!!! Ziva won’t go to anyone else at home or my friends. But after just a few minutes she has no problem with you at all. I trust her instincts-so you gotta be an amazing person!!!! She always has fun at your house and the pictures show it!!! Thank you so very much for taking such good care of my furbaby!!!!”
4. Dawn M.
“Dawn was amazing - she took excellent care of our pup, she updated us several times throughout Chester’s stay and sent pictures of Chester hanging out with Spike! We had 100% faith in her care and companionship with our little guy, she’s the real deal! We’d rebook in a heart beat! 😀💯”
5. Marisa H.
“Marisa was great with my dog Theo! Very friendly, communicative and sent lots of pictures. Couldn't have asked for a better first experience boarding on Rover and would definitely use her in the future!”
6. Amanda M.
“Amanda and Brandon are awesome! Very responsive to questions and needs of your pet. They also provide you with daily updates and pictures that really put your mind at ease. We knew she was in great hands!”
7. Amy B.
“I had a great experience with Amy taking care of Tilly while I was out of town! Amy was very communicative and flexible when I had to pick up Tilly later than expected.”
8. Lily A.
“Lily was wondering with my dog. Moki was the happiest I’ve seen her after being taken care of while I was out of town. Lily had the perfect amount of updates to let me know how Moki was doing. Lily took Moki for walks and snuggled with her. I feel Moki found her new home away from home. I would highly recommend Lily ❤️. Thank you, Chrissy”
9. Kiersten H.
“Kiersten was absolutely amazing with my 2 dogs while we were on vacation. She sent updates daily along with photos and it was so nice to see my dogs enjoying their time with her. Drop off and pick up was a breeze. Her home is perfect with a nice fenced backyard. I think my dogs were more spoiled with her than at home! Lol Kiersten is so nice and sweet and we will definitely be booking again in the future!”
10. Cailey P.
“Carley is a great dog watcher, updated me daily on my doggo, my dog and her dog Griffin got along so well! I am definitely rebooking with Cailey!”
11. Michele B.
“OMG!!! Michele was absolutely amazing with my Doodles ❤️ She welcomed us and made him feel right at home, upon our arrival. I’m usually very nervous about leaving my baby anywhere, but Michele assured me that he would be ok, and judging by the way he started moving around her home, I almost immediately knew he would be. Sitter sent several pictures and videos to keep me updated on how Doodles was doing and how well he was adjusting . When I picked Doodles up, he seemed really comfortable with her and gave her a million kisses before leaving. I’ll absolutely be booking with her again. Thank you so much Michele!!”
12. Sally B.
“Sally was an amazing sitter! She let us bring our dogs over to her house to meet her before we booked to make sure we felt comfortable boarding them with her. She also sent us pictures and videos of our dogs while we were on our trip like we asked her to. Our dogs were in good hands with Sally!”
13. Cindy R.
“Zephyr had a great time with Cindy! Even though he was a bit anxious at first, he felt comfortable in no time. Got lots of pictures and knew he was in good hands.”
14. Rachel K.
“Rachel has become one of our go-to sitters! She always does a great job watching our two pups when we’re away and they come back tired and happy. Thanks for everything Rachel!”
15. Nate & Whitney T.
“Nate and Whitney did an amazing job watching Mac! They sent many updates and pictures of how Mac was doing while he stayed with them. When I picked him up the next day he was exhausted so it is safe to say he had a blast staying with them. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dog sitter!”
16. Maria Jose C.
“Maria has a nice clean home and Zoe immediately started playing with her as soon as I dropped her off. Despite some delays on my trip, Maria was very accommodating to my pickup and drop off!”
17. Madelyn B.
“This was first time Penny stayed at someone's house that she didn't know as she usually stays with friends so we were a bit worried, but Penny absolutely LOVES staying with Madelyn. Great communication and we loved getting the daily updates with photos and Penny. It was easy to tell that she was getting spoiled. We will definitely use them again!!”
18. Tess W.
“Tess was fantastic!!!!! We had recently adopted a traumatized stray bully-mix and we were very nervous to leave her and attend a family members wedding. Our dog, Honey, is normally afraid of strangers but was quite comfortable with Tess immediately. Tess was very knowledgeable about behavioral issues and trauma. She put us at ease right away. We fully expected to have to cut the night short and pick our girl up early, but we were able to fully enjoy and celebrate the night away! Tess kept us informed throughout and gave our anxious girl the space and extra care she needed. We will absolutely request Tess again whenever we are in town!!!”
19. Fernanda & Bruno C.
“It was a wonderful experience to leave my doggy and Fernanda & Bruno took really good care of Charlie. Guess he was having a fun time and felt at home. It was really so nice of them to send me pics and the prompt reply anytime I message them. Thank you sooooo much for taking good care of Charlie”
20. Michelle & Nicholas J.
“This was our second time with Michelle and Nick, they continue to treat Samson like he’s one of their own! We’ll continue to use them and would highly recommend them too”
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As of Mar 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 $23 to as high as $53 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 901 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 18 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 901 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, 98% 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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