Dog Boarding in Council Bluffs
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“Toni took great care of my dog and sent me a lot of updates and photos throughout Izzy's time with her. We will absolutely have her look after our dogs again in the future. Thank you for caring for my pup like she was your own!”
“Jaclyn was wonderful and let us know how our dog was doing. My kiddos were missing our dog, so she sent a couple of videos, which was so nice!! We wouldn’t hesitate to ask Jaclyn in the future!!”
“Jill and her family spoiled Bailey. I could tell from the pictures I was sent that Bailey was in great care. Jill sent regular updates and photos. We will definitely use Jill again.”
“Crystal took great care of Ford. He loved going out to her place - so many pups to play with. She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout his time. Will use again :)”
“Forgot to leave a review right away, but Ashley & David were great with Tucker! Her kiddos loved to be around him and I know Tuck was surrounded by love and care by their family! Would definitely recommend your fur baby to stay with them!”
“I appreciated to meet and greet prior to leaving Sasha with Ashlee. Ashlee was prepared for our arrival and ready when I returned earlier than expected. Sasha was relaxed when I picked her up, not anxious. Thank you for taking good care of my girl!!”
“Once again, Bethany is the best!! We love our daily picture of Henry! Amazing communications and very responsive to schedule changes. We are so happy to have her as Henry’s second family!”
“This was the first time I'd left my puppy, Archie, with someone who wasn't a family member, and believe me I was nervous. My pup was about 12 weeks old at the time and has some major separation anxiety, however according to Donna, he was a complete angel. I left her with his toys, food, and bed as well as detailed instructions about his schedule. From there, I left it all in Donna's hands! When I returned, he was happy, healthy, and ecstatic to see me! It was easy to see she is a true dog lover and treats these pups like they are her own. She has a big heart and I would be happy to leave Archie with her any time.”
“Alexis did an amazing job watching my doggo for me over the weekend while I was out of town! She sent multiple updates daily which included pictures of my dog having a great time:) I never had any doubts as to his safety and wellbeing. If you need your dog boarded I cannot recommend Alexis enough!”
“I had Jennifer keep my little guy over night, and want to say that she is just the person for the task. She loves dogs, and I knew she’d take care of him like her own. And upon pick up he was happy and taken care of! Thanks Jennifer!”
“We left our puppy for the first time using Rover and had a wonderful experience with Crystalyn! Our dog has a ton of puppy energy and can be a handful but Crystalyn was extremely welcoming and accommodating. Her dog Max gets along wonderfully with other dogs and kept up with Rocky's level of play. She has a fenced yard and was able to be home a good portion of the day which was ideal for Rocky. She completely put us at ease leaving our dog with her for the first time. We will definitely use her again on our next vacation!”
“Mia had an absolutely wonderful time hanging with Brian and his family! We received lots of photos showing us what a great time she had, and she came home very happy and very tired! Mia absolutely loves her time there and she will be looking forward to the next time she get to visit again!”
“My babies enjoyed their mini vacation. They were excited to see me when I picked them up but they didn't seem stressed at all. They were definitely loved on the whole stay. I always got quick replies to my messages, updates and pictures. Will definitely reach out again if needed.”
“My Frenchie, Zizou, stayed with Angela for about 11 days. Angela was so open and flexible with all the needs our Frenchie had with his medications and little quirks. She communicated well with us during Zizou’s stay. Our puppy looked healthy and calm when we got back. I would definitely recommend Angela!”
“Our pup stayed for almost a week and had a great time playing and being cared for by Roger. We received regular updates and photos with prompt response. Very grateful for his time and a safe space for our pup to stay when we are out of town.”
“Melody was great with Bucky! She was very flexor with our schedule and helped watch my dog while traveling for the holidays. Extremely friendly. Would let he watch Bucky anytime.”
“Christina did a fabulous job watching our dog! He has anxiety and takes medication for his seizures. She was the most communicative, caring, and accomodating dog sitter we've ever had! Highly recommend using Christina for your pet sitting needs 😊”
“Amy was amazing! She took time to play and care for our dog during their stay. She kept me informed and sent some really amazing video and pictures. She is truly gifted with animals!”
“Sydni is absolutely amazing! We recently went on vacation and boarded our dog with her, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the love and care she provided. From the moment we dropped him off, she treated him like her own, giving him so much attention, cuddles, and playtime. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us such peace of mind knowing he was happy and well cared for. It’s rare to find someone so trustworthy and genuine, but Sydni truly goes above and beyond. Our dog came home relaxed, healthy, and full of joy, clearly having had a wonderful time with her. I would recommend Sydni to anyone looking for someone dependable, loving, and attentive to their pets. We will definitely be coming back to her for any future boarding or pet-sitting needs!”
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Toni N.Star Sitter
“Toni took great care of my dog and sent me a lot of updates and photos throughout Izzy's time with her. We will absolutely have her look after our dogs again in the future. Thank you for caring for my pup like she was your own!”
Jaclyn C.
Star Sitter
“Jaclyn was wonderful and let us know how our dog was doing. My kiddos were missing our dog, so she sent a couple of videos, which was so nice!! We wouldn’t hesitate to ask Jaclyn in the future!!”
Jill P.Star Sitter
“Jill and her family spoiled Bailey. I could tell from the pictures I was sent that Bailey was in great care. Jill sent regular updates and photos. We will definitely use Jill again.”
Crystal L.
“Crystal took great care of Ford. He loved going out to her place - so many pups to play with. She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout his time. Will use again :)”
Ashley & David M.
“Forgot to leave a review right away, but Ashley & David were great with Tucker! Her kiddos loved to be around him and I know Tuck was surrounded by love and care by their family! Would definitely recommend your fur baby to stay with them!”
Ashlee D.
“I appreciated to meet and greet prior to leaving Sasha with Ashlee. Ashlee was prepared for our arrival and ready when I returned earlier than expected. Sasha was relaxed when I picked her up, not anxious. Thank you for taking good care of my girl!!”
Bethany F.Star Sitter
“Once again, Bethany is the best!! We love our daily picture of Henry! Amazing communications and very responsive to schedule changes. We are so happy to have her as Henry’s second family!”
Donna S.Star Sitter
“This was the first time I'd left my puppy, Archie, with someone who wasn't a family member, and believe me I was nervous. My pup was about 12 weeks old at the time and has some major separation anxiety, however according to Donna, he was a complete angel. I left her with his toys, food, and bed as well as detailed instructions about his schedule. From there, I left it all in Donna's hands! When I returned, he was happy, healthy, and ecstatic to see me! It was easy to see she is a true dog lover and treats these pups like they are her own. She has a big heart and I would be happy to leave Archie with her any time.”
Alexis P.Star Sitter
“Alexis did an amazing job watching my doggo for me over the weekend while I was out of town! She sent multiple updates daily which included pictures of my dog having a great time:) I never had any doubts as to his safety and wellbeing. If you need your dog boarded I cannot recommend Alexis enough!”
Jennifer B.Star Sitter
“I had Jennifer keep my little guy over night, and want to say that she is just the person for the task. She loves dogs, and I knew she’d take care of him like her own. And upon pick up he was happy and taken care of! Thanks Jennifer!”
Crystalyn & Andrew P.Star Sitter
“We left our puppy for the first time using Rover and had a wonderful experience with Crystalyn! Our dog has a ton of puppy energy and can be a handful but Crystalyn was extremely welcoming and accommodating. Her dog Max gets along wonderfully with other dogs and kept up with Rocky's level of play. She has a fenced yard and was able to be home a good portion of the day which was ideal for Rocky. She completely put us at ease leaving our dog with her for the first time. We will definitely use her again on our next vacation!”
Brian R.Star Sitter
“Mia had an absolutely wonderful time hanging with Brian and his family! We received lots of photos showing us what a great time she had, and she came home very happy and very tired! Mia absolutely loves her time there and she will be looking forward to the next time she get to visit again!”
Amanda & Rachel P.
“My babies enjoyed their mini vacation. They were excited to see me when I picked them up but they didn't seem stressed at all. They were definitely loved on the whole stay. I always got quick replies to my messages, updates and pictures. Will definitely reach out again if needed.”
Angela M.Star Sitter
“My Frenchie, Zizou, stayed with Angela for about 11 days. Angela was so open and flexible with all the needs our Frenchie had with his medications and little quirks. She communicated well with us during Zizou’s stay. Our puppy looked healthy and calm when we got back. I would definitely recommend Angela!”
Roger H.
“Our pup stayed for almost a week and had a great time playing and being cared for by Roger. We received regular updates and photos with prompt response. Very grateful for his time and a safe space for our pup to stay when we are out of town.”
Melody D.
“Melody was great with Bucky! She was very flexor with our schedule and helped watch my dog while traveling for the holidays. Extremely friendly. Would let he watch Bucky anytime.”
Lori & Matt W.Star Sitter
“Dasher loved staying with you! Lori & Matt took very good care of him and sent pictures daily. I will definitely book again. Thank you for your loving care!!”
Christina G.
“Christina did a fabulous job watching our dog! He has anxiety and takes medication for his seizures. She was the most communicative, caring, and accomodating dog sitter we've ever had! Highly recommend using Christina for your pet sitting needs 😊”
Amy G.Star Sitter
“Amy was amazing! She took time to play and care for our dog during their stay. She kept me informed and sent some really amazing video and pictures. She is truly gifted with animals!”
Sydni P.
“Sydni is absolutely amazing! We recently went on vacation and boarded our dog with her, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the love and care she provided. From the moment we dropped him off, she treated him like her own, giving him so much attention, cuddles, and playtime. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us such peace of mind knowing he was happy and well cared for. It’s rare to find someone so trustworthy and genuine, but Sydni truly goes above and beyond. Our dog came home relaxed, healthy, and full of joy, clearly having had a wonderful time with her. I would recommend Sydni to anyone looking for someone dependable, loving, and attentive to their pets. We will definitely be coming back to her for any future boarding or pet-sitting needs!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs dog boarding rates can be found as low as $23 to as high as $43 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 422 sitters provided dog boarding in Council Bluffs. 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, 96% of Council Bluffs dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Council Bluffs have an average of 22 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 Council Bluffs.
Rover makes it easy to find Council Bluffs 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 422 dog boarding sitters in Council Bluffs on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Council Bluffs, 87% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 96% 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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