Dog Boarding in Dougherty, IA

“The entire family welcomed a golden doodle with open arms and love. Picked up quickly on the silliness of our quirky girl. We will definitely be rebooking and will recommend them to others.”

Michelle G.

“Savanna and her family are great with my Ellie -- I so appreciate the updates she sends me. Ellie is definitely taken care of and is treated like one of the family. Pup sitters like them are hard to find and they are my go-to people !”

Karen H.

About: We have experience with puppies, seniors, and everything in-between! We have cared for dogs with special needs, behavioral concerns, and anxiety issues. We are ready to help your pup feel loved in our home or yours! We work full-time, but we are around most weekends and evenings. We spend most of our evenings taking care of and spending time with our pets. We call work hours "nap time" in our house since our dogs LOVE to nap, and they would love to have your pup join them! We have a fenced-in yard and a large crate (if needed). Our home has plenty of room, and there's always space for your dog to pile into bed with us for bedtime!

“Aaron was great! Charlie had a lot of fun playing with their dogs! Aaron and family made this a very easy and great experience. Highly recommend and we will use him for all our dog sitting needs going forward!”

Christine M.

“Kept me updated and I picked up a happy cat”

Cameryn K.

“Alyssa was great with my Pomeranian and was easy to work with on drop off and pick up times. She sent pics and updates which was really nice! Her dog Oliver is super sweet too.”

Ilsa O.

“Addie was great! Super responsive and have several updates. My pups enjoyed their stay and enjoyed spending time with Addie. They were well cared for and one of my dogs has high anxiety and needed a few different medication regimes and Addie did great with all his needs!”

Amanda K.

“Madison and her family were great with Thor. Will gladly book again in the future. She was worried about his non eating- as he does when I'm not around. I received great photo updates on him. She seemed to understand Thor and his personality. Thank you again:-)”

Dorothy S.

About: I have owned animals since 2020 and still have quite a bit of animals at home! i just got a certificate for dog grooming and graduated at Niacc for that. Soon I will be open to the public hopefully for dog grooming. I have loved animals since I was young and took care of them since 2020 I still currently own animals and always will I have my cats and dogs I have been taking care of for a while now. I'm available on Mostly on wed,Thur,Fri and Saturdays. I will take potty for mostly every 6 hrs or more and give them a good amount of attention and make sure they are doing good. I have them leashed in the front yard till I get a fence built. Have there good available all the time and water and not kenneled unless naughty. I try to give them as much attention as I can!

About: Hello everyone, my name is Makayla! I'm a nurse 3 days a week, and I am available to love and care for your dog the other 4! My passion is caring for people and animals. I have previous experience being a dog mom for 15 years, as well as various other animals. I currently have one cat in my home who does well with other animals. I own my own home with a large yard (not fenced in). I would love to take your dog on walks/jogs, play fetch, go for a swim or any other activities your fur baby enjoys! I will give your doggo the love and attention he or she deserves while you're away! I can't wait to spend some quality time with your fur baby

About: I've had dogs for most of my life. I've adopted from rescues and love making my pets feel safe and loved. My current dog is a senior male who's very sweet. He gets lonesome so it would be nice to have dog friends visit. I'm patient and kind. We love to go on walks and relax iny gated yard. I work full-time but I'm very close to work and come home every day during lunch to let my dog have some yard time. We go for a walk at night to get outdoors. I have a senior dog and a nice fenced backyard for them to roam around. My dog is allowed on furniture and sleeps with me.

About: I grew up on a farm surrounded by animals of all kinds—chickens, ponies, cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, lizards—you name it, I’ve probably cared for it! That experience gave me a natural comfort and confidence with animals from a young age, and it taught me how to read their behavior, understand their needs, and treat them with gentleness and respect. I’ve looked after everything from snuggly lap cats to high-energy dogs who need lots of play and exercise. I enjoy taking active dogs to parks and getting them the movement they need, while also knowing how to slow things down for older pets or animals who need extra care. I’ve also cared for pets who were mildly sick or healing, giving them special attention, gentle handling, and keeping a close eye on their needs. What sets me apart is my calm, steady presence and my ability to adjust to each animal’s unique personality. Whether your pet is shy, energetic, affectionate, or a little quirky—I meet them where they’re at and care for them like they’re my own. Right now, I’m in a season of life where I’m home full-time and have plenty of availability to care for pets. I love being around animals, and with my flexible schedule, I can give them the time, attention, and consistency they need throughout the day. If this turns into something steady, I’d love to make pet care my full-time focus! For now, my days are wide open, and I’m excited to spend them keeping your pets happy, safe, and loved. When caring for pets in my home, safety and comfort are my top priorities. For in-home boarding, I’m currently only able to host quiet pets due to both my living situation and the peaceful nature of our neighborhood. This includes animals like cats, hamsters, reptiles, and even spiders like tarantulas — all of which tend to be low-noise and easygoing. I share my home with my spouse, who is a light sleeper and highly sensitive to sound, so it’s important that any pets I host are calm and relatively quiet. While I generally don’t board dogs at this time, I may make exceptions for certain small, quiet breeds — such as older Shih Tzus — who are known for their gentle, quiet temperament and cuddly nature. Please note that other small breeds like dachshunds or beagles, which tend to be more vocal, unfortunately wouldn’t be a good fit for our environment. Of course, I understand that every animal has its own personality, so if you believe your pet is especially calm, feel free to reach out and we can discuss! I live near a walking path that’s perfect for regular walks and potty breaks. I’m happy to provide exercise and fresh air as part of their daily routine. I always follow the pet’s normal routine as much as possible, and I’ll communicate closely with you to make sure your pet feels safe, loved, and well cared for in my home or yours.

“Susan was absolutely amazing from start to finish! I never used Rovee before so I was really cautious and overall pretty scared but Susan assured me she'd take great care of Char while I was traveling. I received pictures and videos daily of char as well as text updates. In the videos alone I could tell my dog was not only happy but he felt safe and loved. I would highly recommend Susan!”

Julie D.