Dog Boarding in Des Moines
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1. Linda N.
“Our dog bonded so well with Linda!! She became siblings with Dino too! The daily updates eased our mind while we traveled and we could see that Hazel was well-taken care of and relaxed. She had lots of fun throughout the day with Dino and they settled well together too! I loved that Linda was home for our anxious dog. Linda did an amazing job with our dog!!”
2. David & Betty C.
“David and Betty was very generous and helped watch my doggie on a last minute request so I can go on my work trip. They were very accommodating and took care of her as requested. Thanks for helping!”
3. Sharon G.
“Sharon is amazing!! Her and her husband are super sweet! Could not be happier with her service. She was able to take Nova last minute, & we were super grateful and appreciative for that! We’ve had our dog go over a couple of times now and she just absolutely loves it! We’ll be going to her from now on :) thank you Sharon!!”
4. Irey F.
“If I can give Iry 10 stars I would! He is phenomenal! Was available for my last minute request to watch 13- week old puppy. Iry was so welcoming and adored puppy. He gave him plenty of exercise and cuddles. Was updated frequently with the best pics! I would 110% book with Iry again!”
5. Christina N.
“Christina and her husband and their pup Bear were the absolute BEST! We received LOTS of videos and photos of our two babies having a blast. They went for walks, to the dog park, and got to run around both indoors and in their backyard. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Our oldest dog who is 8 years old is very shy and she was seen playing and running around in every photo. We were amazed! And our little puppy who is a ball of energy got to play non stop with Bear. We will be using Christina again very soon! Can’t recommend her enough.”
6. Marisol P.
“Conrad loves staying with Marisol and Twinkie! We are a repeat boarder. Conrad has separation anxiety from my (consequence of working from home) but he goes right in to Marisol’s lovely home and is welcomed by Twinkie. Conrad spends his days napping, going for walks, napping, playing, and napping! Senior dog life!😉”
7. Gino T.
“Gino is kind, patient and the absolute best! We are so grateful for the referral to him from another pitbull owner and we will continue to utilize his services whenever we go out of town! He sent us daily pictures and updates as well to ensure that we knew out puppy was in good hands! Don’t pass this guy up he’s truly amazing!”
8. Alex & Amanda F.
“Alex and Amanda really know what they're doing when it comes to handling groups of dogs. My dog, Abby, can be a bit shy with people and gets overwhelmed if things are too chaotic. But there didn't seem to be any signs of her being distressed or worried. The pictures we received each and every day showed her having a great time playing and making new friends. She was in great condition when we picked her up, clean and all her "coats", blankets were intact. (I didn't expect the coats to be in one piece knowing how hard my dog plays so this was a bonus for us! Great job Team!!”
9. Megan S.
“Megan was great with our pup, Hallow! She is so accommodating and she was very mindful of Hallow’s mood and behaviors. We greatly appreciated the check-ins, pictures, and reassurance. Would definitely rebook!”
10. Stephanie B.
“Our dog Juno was well taken care of during her stay with Stephanie. She enjoyed long walks on the beach and extra attention being the only dog, as well as couch snuggles. Stephanie communicated a lot during the stay and I always knew what she and Juno were up to.”
11. Rosa B.
“I’m so thankful for Rosas awesome care of Suzy! She has watched my dog over a dozen times and Suzy is always so excited to see her. I would definitely recommend her!”
12. Tamar & Amy K.
“We wholeheartedly recommend having your pet stay with Tamar. She has been prompt, courteous and is genuinely interested in taking care of pets. ”
13. Erika L.
“We felt very relaxed on our vacation knowing that our dog was in good hands. We got frequent updates from Erika and our dog was in great spirits when we picked her up. Erika is a great communicator and dog sitter and we would book with her again.”
14. Naomi R.
“Naomi was wonderful! We are so happy and thankful she took a great care of our fussy little fur baby, he came home happy, rested and content. He is a very anxious guy so to see him relaxed was a huge relief after being away for 10 days. Naomi was great, she was always was on top of communication and we are grateful we found her. We got a pic of our dog daily and he was pampered! We will definitely be back!”
15. Cyndi O.
“Cyndi watched our dog, who is very high energy, and took all of his mischief in stride. She was understanding when we had to push pickup time back, and gave us updates every day we were gone. Thanks Cyndi!”
16. Matthew T.
“Matt has now become one of Maverick’s fave people and he looks forward to his time with him. I love seeing how excited he is when we leave him with Matt. Matt, thank you for always taking such good care of him. We appreciate you so much! For anyone considering booking with Matt, don’t hesitate to do so, your pet will be in the best hands!”
17. Sara J.
“Wonderful stay, as always. Sara gives excellent care, we know from the many photos and videos she sends and because our dog just hops out of the car and runs right in, tail wagging. Thanks, Sara!”
18. Keiara W.
“Keiara cared wonderfully for our challenging dog. She became concerned about his health and took him to a veterinary hospital for care. This impacted her daily life as she was with our Wally in the hospital until early in the morning. She communicated with us constantly. You can be assured of great care for your pet with Keiara.”
19. Chloe M.
“Chloe is kind, caring, responsible, and quick to response. More than that, my babies had a so much fun with her and Juke! If your baby likes hiking, Chloe is the best option. I highly recommend her. Thank you so much!”
20. Johnny P.
“Johnny was great in taking care of Barksdale! Sent us pictures each day and kept us up-to-date on how was doing while staying at Johnny’s house. Wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Des Moines on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $60 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 4,598 sitters provided dog boarding in Des Moines. 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 Des Moines dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Des Moines have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Des Moines.
Rover makes it easy to find Des Moines 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 4,598 dog boarding sitters in Des Moines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Des Moines, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.