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Sitter Profile Image: David R.
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David R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
80 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, WI, 53925

David is a wonderful dog sitter for Willow. When I drop her off it's like dropping her off at her best friend's home. She walks around and checks out the front yard and the garage and happily goes in the house with David. Breakfast and walks down the road with David and she's in love forever. David is so accomodating and cares so much for Willow, I have no reservations leaving her in David's trusting care.

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Tina P.
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Ellen S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Marshall, WI, 53559

Ellen took terrific care of our old girl! She went above and beyond helping her get through a few health/diet issues that came up during the stay. Very responsive and helpful updates throughout the stay. Would recommend Ellen to anyone looking to board!

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Meghan G.
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Edith S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waunakee, WI, 53597

Edith is the sweetest dog lover out there. My dog was so happy when I picked him up and could tell he was well loved and cared for. I will be booking with Edith anytime I need in the future!

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Kelley S.
Sitter Profile Image: LAVAL [VAL] S.
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LAVAL [VAL] S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
272 reviews
148 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Val took great care of my two dogs. He was very responsive, flexible with drop off/pick up times, and sent updates with pictures throughout their stay. I would definitely use him again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Paula R.
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Paula R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
27 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Southeast, DeForest, WI, 53532

Paula is my #1 pick to take care of my dog when I travel out of town. She's so caring and loving and takes care of my pup well. She gives the dog freedom and my pup loves going there. Paula sends pictures often and its nice to see he's having a good time. I hope she continues taking care of pups for the longest time as she does it well with care, attention and love.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaycee & Robert R.
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Kaycee & Robert R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Heritage Heights, Madison, WI, 53714

Kaycee and Robert were great. Boomer seemed to have a great time with them. He slept in the car the entire car ride home, hour and a half. He will definitely be there again.

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Sarah M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
17 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Deforest, WI, 53532

Estrella loved going to Sarah's house! She always has a fun time playing with Sarah's dogs and she met a new friend in the regular daycare dog they host. We got lots of adorable pictures and videos and Estrella came home tired and happy!

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ruby A.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
540 reviews
245 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waterloo, WI, 53594

Hudson came home tired from an exciting play filled weekend! He seemed to have eaten all his food as normal, which isn’t always the case with boarding. Her must have felt comfortable and at home! He came home very dirty (no doubt from all the playing) but got a quick bath and was back to new. Thank you Ruby for watching over Hudson!

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Sarah R.
Sitter Profile Image: Courtney T.
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Courtney T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Beaver Dam, WI, 53916

My pups came home happy and slept SO well. Like kids coming home after a sleepover. Courtney has great communication and clearly enjoys having pets at her home. Overall, a great experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica M.
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Jessica M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Rolling Meadows, Madison, WI, 53714

Jessica and her kiddos were great to my dog! He got along well with her doggos and she kept them all super active! Really appreciated all the pictures and updates while I was gone. Would 100%book with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Korie L.
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Korie L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53718

Korie took wonderful care of Dizzy! Her communication and updates were clear and she was flexible with pickup and drop off times. Would absolutely love for Dizzy to stay with Korie and Ozzy again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda K.
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Amanda K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
184 reviews
59 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cottage Grove, WI, 53527

Amanda and her family were extremely accommodating and took care of my dog like he was their own. It was my first time using the app and I was nervous but she put that at ease with updates and pictures. Would definitely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stefanie B.
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Stefanie B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
19 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Middleton, WI, 53562

Fabulous! Mack gave her 4 paws up and he would have given her more but he only has 4 paws. He has been online trying one to buy me more airline trips so he can go back to Steph and live the good life. Can’t praise her enough. Deb Spencley

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan G.
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Meghan G.
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$39
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
SUN PRAIRIE, WI, 53590

Meghan and family were great to our pup! We submitted a request only 4 days before we needed to use them. We did a meet and greet 2 days later and they were able to take Rosie just a couple of days later, as requested. Meghan was very prompt with responses, and I got regular updates including pictures of her kids giving so much love to our dog while we were away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Duane & Lauren S.
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Duane & Lauren S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Ridgewood, Madison, WI, 53704

Such a treat to have Duane & Lauren take care of my pup, Rapha while I was away. They are very responsive and attentive to the needs of both owner and doggie. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Wenzell B.
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Wenzell B.
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$45
per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, WI, 53925

Wenzell and his wife have watched my dog twice and it has been a great experience both times! They are very communicative and send lots of pictures!

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Mary Z.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Regent, Madison, WI, 53726

Mary took our dog for our wedding weekend and she was great! Pugsy had a great time with her dog, going on a walk, and going to the dog park! She sent pictures and we did not worry about Pugsy at all! We will definitely book with Mary in the future!

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Jessica P.
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
FORT ATKINSON, WI, 53538

5 stars!! ⭐️ 🌟 🌟 💫 ⭐️ Jessica is amazing! She graciously dealt with our uncertain and hetic schedules. She went over and above, driving to my home to pick my dog up. Even when he was initially bashful/scared, she waited and took extra time. Gave him extra love and care, car rides, treats, and nap time together. I felt he was safe, content, and at ease while in Jessica’s home. We will definitely be hiring her again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber H.
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Amber H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
6 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Cambria, WI, 53923

Amber was amazing! Her and her family helped take great care of my 3 month old pup for a few days while we were in the process of moving. She was super accommodating and helpful, taking him in just hours after us contacting her very last minute while stressed trying to figure out what to do with him. Taking in his “puppy shenanigans” and all like he was one of her own. Amber made sure to keep me updated about how his was doing helping to ease my mind of having him away from home for the first time. Sending me pictures/videos and messages about how his day was going. She also took the time to make sure that my pup was comfortable and entertained. Taking him on walks and being able to run around and play in the yard. Letting him go at his own pace and doing what made him feel safe when he didn’t like the rain or was was scared by her dog at first (he wasn’t the biggest one around anymore and couldn’t terrorize/annoy every living thing like he normally likes to do). She even went the extra mile to wash his bed after an accident over night and have him and all of his stuff packed up nicely and ready to go for me when I got there. My little boy loved playing with her and her family. And having the other dogs around for him to interact with was a bonus. When I tell you he was so excited when he first met them that I didn’t even get a second look over the shoulder or a goodbye before he took off to play with one of the kids ? (I’m still emotionally processing his betrayal ?). I could not recommend Amber enough! Your pet will be greatly taken care of (Not to mention worn out….he’s been napping since the moment we put him in the car) and all of your worries will fade the moment you get there.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erik R.
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Erik R.
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$30
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

We had a great experience with Erik. We felt very comfortable leaving our first time foster dog with Erik's family. They met with us before to see if it was a good fit. He was very gracious in dealing with our situation. We would recommend Erik and would book with him again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

David was in phenomenal! My dog is quite shy, and David was so patient with him. I could tell at our Meet & Greet that David would be perfect to watch my dog as, in the 4 months since I rescued him, I had never seen him show that level of affection to a stranger. We will certainly rebook with David!

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Haley B.
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David always provides the best experience and care for my two doodles. They simply love him - so much so that they don’t react in a frenzied way they typically do when they have missed me. David is great about sending some updates and pictures just as a check in. I trust him fully with my pups.

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Barbara B.
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Aspen seemed to settle right in and have a good time. Wenzell provided plenty of photos and is fast and great with communication. I would and will use him again.

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Abigail S.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Columbus is $47

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Sitters in Columbus average 13
repeat dog boarding clients

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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Columbus is $47 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $329. 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 $44 to as high as $73 per night.

If you’re searching for a Columbus dog boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 201 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, 95% 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 13 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 201 dog boarding sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbus, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.