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Sitter Profile Image: John & Teri D.
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John & Teri D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Our standard poodle stayed with John and Teri earlier this year while we were gone for a long trip, and then again a second time this weekend. We know he is spoiled and loved and feels right at home both by the photos and updates John and Teri share as well as how our dog acts when we drop him off and pick him up. We are so grateful to know he is having a good time when we are gone! John and Teri are wonderful!

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Kirsten H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Kirsten was so patient with me...she cared for my senior dog over a long holiday weekend, with storms. Emma felt safe while spending time in her family and enjoyed the big fenced yard. Emma was allowed to sleep in the bedrooms at night. Kirsten sent pictures daily so I cld be reassured Emma was doing well. I wld highly recommend Kirsten.

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Brittni K.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
30 years of experience
Cottage grove, MN, 55016

I felt very comfortable leaving Venus with Brittni and her family. That feeling was validated after seeing the smiles on Brittni and my beloved Venus' face. We thank you

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Sarah & Richard W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Our puppy was showered with love and received personalized care while we were away for a long weekend. We received regular updates, and Sarah was very flexible with our requests. They love dogs. We felt safe leaving our puppy with them. Great family.

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Serah G.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
MN - Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Serah was an amazing person to have as our little Lita’s foster momma while we had an extended vacation. She kept us in the loop with texts and pictures. It was so reassuring to have our pup taken care of and loved as her own. Lita loved the fenced in yard and having Riley, Serah’s dog, as her playmate. We highly recommend Serah. We will definitely choose her again as our first choice in dog sitters.

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Jazmin & Mary C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

We loved having Jazmine and Mary care for our precious 13 year old Shih-Tzu named Lila! All of our instructions were followed perfectly. And we were sent photos and updates daily, which we really appreciated! If you want your dog to receive amazing care and love, give Jazmine and Mary a try. You will be glad you did!! Jim and LeeAnn, Alma, WI.

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Heather M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Heather took great care of my doggo over the holidays. I know he had a blast from the photos she sent. Happy to know my dog has a new furry friend to hang out with.

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Caleb K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
266 reviews
108 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Caleb was great! Our "little" Annie had a lot of excitement and attention while with Caleb. The socializing opportunities were helpful and we enjoyed the regular updates and pictures. Caleb was very inviting and was willing to help with administering some last minute medication. Picked up Annie after 2 weeks and she was happy and healthy, couldn't ask for more. We'll definitely be using Caleb again.

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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Tasha and her sweet family were absolutely wonderful. She is responsive, flexible and genuinely cared about our pups. They took excellent care of them, sent pics and updates and loved on them as if they were their own pets. Bring able to travel without worrying about our furbabies was amazing. We can't say enough positive things about our experience! Thank you Tasha!

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Michelle & Matthew J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Michelle was amazing for our dog! This was his first stay away from us and to say we were nervous is an understatement. Michelle made sure Maverick was loved the whole time and made sure to update me with plenty of pics and videos. They really made Maverick apart of their family for the week! We couldn’t be more grateful and will definitely book again!

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Elyse C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
61 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Elyse and her family took amazing care of our 11 year old dog! She provided a lot of update too! This was our first experience with Rover and we picked the best! We will definitely book with Elyse again! Thank you!!

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Mike W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
667 reviews
273 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55125

We've been coming to Mike for years now. We feel that our dog is in good hands. Mike is flexible on pick ups and drop offs, good communicator and provides pictures during the stay which is always appreciated. I highly recommend Mike.

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Katie F.
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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

About: **Loving Pet Home with Room to Roam!** Hi there! My partner and I are lifelong animal lovers with a spacious home that's perfect for furry guests. We have a big house with plenty of space to play, nap, and feel right at home. Our own pets are super friendly and love making new friends—so your dog or cat will feel like part of the family while you're away! Whether your pet loves lounging in the sun, playing fetch, or curling up on the couch, we’re here to give them a safe, fun, and loving environment. We know how important it is to have peace of mind when you're away, and we’re happy to provide updates, photos, and extra cuddles. Looking forward to meeting you and your pet! We both work from home and we are home all day long and most evenings. We can provide lots of supervision, love and care for furry guests. We have lots of space in our house for playtime and to find quiet corners to relax. We always promote safety first for our pets and furry guests.

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Carman I.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
15 years of experience
Woodbury, Woodbury, MN, 55125

Carman was a delight and we felt very comfortable leaving our two dogs with her. She sent pictures and took them outside to play and they seemed very comfortable and at ease when we picked them up. Carman stayed up late for us to pick them up at 11pm which we also greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Carman, and will definitely ask her to take care of our pups in the future.

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Landon & MaLese D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

Landon was great! Very communicative, very kind and friendly, and flexible. My dog Sadie came back happy and healthy! I felt very comfortable leaving Sadie with them while we had a trip away, and we will definitely use them again in the future!

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Tracy M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
178 reviews
44 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

Ranger gets the best possible personalized care with Tracy. Walks, playtime, and lots of love! I get more pictures and videos than I expect. (I don’t get any from the group daycares I sometimes use.) Tracy supports any training or behavior improvement efforts that we’re working on. She is very knowledgeable and capable. We enjoyed our vacation with no guilt! Ranger loves staying with Tracy!

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Trudy K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
53 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Eagan, MN, 55123

Trudy, her family and their doodle were great hosts for my dog. They are calm and attentive, and they included my dog in their activities. I appreciated receiving daily photos -- I could see that my dog was content. Would definitely use again. Thank you!

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Monika T.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
22 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Oakdale, MN, 55128

Got frequent updates and our pup seemed to love the environment! Monika was very welcoming and understanding when it came to certain instructions with our dog will definitely go back for future stays:)

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon & David R.
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Shannon & David R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
13 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter for WALL-E! From the start, they were professional, kind, and highly experienced with dogs. WALL-E warmed up to them right away, which gave us so much peace of mind. We received regular updates, photos, and little messages about how he was doing, which we really appreciated. It was obvious he was not only well cared for, but genuinely happy and comfortable. We came home to a relaxed, happy pup — the best sign of all! We would absolutely trust them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter.

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Amanda K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
St Paul Park, MN, 55101

Amanda accepted my dog on a short notice and took very good care of him. Sent me photos and updates which was great. My dog gets very nervous when I'm away but he quickly got comfortable with her, she has excellent patience. 100% recommend.

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Dropping off my pup with John & Teri felt like leaving him with family. They are incredibly kind, and geniunely care for and love your dog like their own. It helps that they speak doodle, too. The one caution is if you leave your dog there for too many days, they might end up not wanting to come back home. If you have a doodle and need a sitter, you’re doing your dog a disservice if you choose anyone else! 11/10 recommend.

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Max P.
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Caleb is amazing! Cooper seemed to be so comfortable. He gave us updates frequently and would highly recommend him to care for my dog again! We will use him over and over! 🤗

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Stephanie L.
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Brittani and her family took very good care of our dog on short notice. In the pictures they sent, our dog looked very happy playing with their dog and when I picked our dog up, he was happy and tired from a lot of playtime. I’d definitely recommend Brittny and her kind family to care for your pet!

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Theresa G.
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Dino loved his time with Jazmin & Mary! We received regular updates and videos. When we had an unexpected family emergency come up, they were so caring and kind. I would not hesitate to book with them again!

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Josephine B.
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Our dog had a great stay with Sarah and Richard! They were very responsive and we appreciated the daily photo and video updates. Our dog loved playing with their dog Sadie!

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Christina W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communication! Our dogs had a blast there and we're very obviously loved and taken care of. We will be using their services again in the future.

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Miriah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing! We found our preferred dog watchers. We’re pretty sure Oakley doesn’t even miss us anymore when he goes to Elyse and Jonathan’s house because he gets so much love and fun play over there.

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Stephanie S.
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My dogs came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well loved. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring!

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Christina E.
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Tasha and her family were wonderful with Thor...he had a great vacation with them! Will definitely plan on booking with Tasha again soon.

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Joe G.
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Hannah is amazing! Sunny adores her and we are lucky to be able to have a sitter that we trust our baby with!

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Raya B.
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Michelle and Matthew made our Ruth so happy. Fantastic option for Rover! Very communicative and caring.

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Joshua P.
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Heather was very accommodating, great communication and gave daily updates/photos. Will definitely use her again if we need to board.

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Rachel C.
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Suzy is Amazing! My dog has only stayed with family prior to this stay- needless to say- I was nervous. Suzy immediately set me and my pup at ease. She is a wonderful communicator and kept us updated with texts and pictures. The experience we had with Suzy far exceeded our expectations- thank you Suzy for taking such good care of our girl!

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Shannon T.
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Our pup had a great stay with Ana! She kept us informed and sent pictures throughout the stay and she was flexible when our travel plans changed!

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Laura K.
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Dogs were happy to stay with Morgana and we received pictures and videos during the stay showing the dogs playing which was appreciated.

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Ericsson S.
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Beth and her family took wonderful care of our big boy. She sent frequent updates and photos which we really appreciated. Elroy clearly adored them and was a member of the family for the duration of his stay.

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Leslie P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was amazing with our dog Polly while we went away on vacation. We did a meet and greet beforehand so Polly was familiar with her pets and we could make sure it was a good fit. Once it was time to drop her off she couldn’t wait to be back there! Katie sent frequent updates and we had no worries at all while away. I highly recommend her as a sitter and will absolutely use her again in the future!

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Marnie P.
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Kirsten took wonderful care of our pup and was a lifesaver when we encountered travel delays. Great communication. Highly recommend!

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Erica C.
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Amanda accepted my dog on a short notice and took very good care of him. Sent me photos and updates which was great. My dog gets very nervous when I'm away but he quickly got comfortable with her, she has excellent patience. 100% recommend.

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Ashley R.
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Amanda was great with Gus, unfortunately Gus and her lab weren’t the best of friends but overall he left happy!

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Tara C.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Cottage Grove is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Cottage Grove dog boarding rates can be found as low as $32 to as high as $55 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 2,469 sitters provided dog boarding in Cottage Grove. 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, 91% of Cottage Grove dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Cottage Grove have an average of 17 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 Cottage Grove.

Rover makes it easy to find Cottage Grove 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 2,469 dog boarding sitters in Cottage Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Cottage Grove, 94% 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.