Dog Boarding in Downtown, Akron, OH
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“My dog Buster has stayed with Mark and Vicky multiple times now and I hope I never need to go elsewhere. They are very flexible with drop off/pick up and were very accommodating when our return flight home was cancelled. Lots of pictures every day and when he comes home he is calm and tired. They clearly enjoy the dogs and are very thoughtful about mixing personalities. I highly recommend them!”
“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the wonderful care you provided for my dog, Luna! From the moment I dropped her off, I could tell she was in great hands. You took the time to understand her personality and needs, which made all the difference. Luna had an absolute blast during her day with you! Thank you once again for giving Luna such a wonderful day. I will definitely be reaching out for future dog-sitting needs, and I highly recommend your services to anyone looking for a caring and responsible sitter!”
“Nathan and Jenna were incredible! I think our pups didn’t want to come home after there time there. We have super high energy dogs and they had so much opportunity to run and play. they were pretty tired the next couple of days but so happy! I got regular videos and updates and it was an overall great experience!”
“Mark and Elizabeth took excellent care of my baby boy Quincy!🐾. They were very good about giving me daily pictures and updates on how he was doing. Since they limit the number of pets that they board they were very attentive to whether he was eating, drinking water, sleeping well, napping a lot 😊. He loved going on walks with them. I knew he was in good hands when I dropped him off and he didn’t try to follow me out the door like he normally does. I highly recommend them if they are available.”
“Kylie did a fantastic job with our Golden Retriever. She sent us multiple pictures every day, bathed him before we picked him up, and sent him home with a new toy. She is wonderful and kind, and we would definitely use her again!”
“Jan was wonderful! She was incredibly thoughtful, attentive, and knowledgeable when it comes to dogs (including rescue dogs). I felt completely comfortable leaving my dog, Juno, with her for the week. I’d highly recommend Jan!”
“Megan & her family are the best!! It was the first time I had been away from Bailey Rae overnight & was so anxious! She put my fears to rest & was beyond kind in taking such great care of Bailey! Bailey was well cared for & loved! She had so much fun she was worn out for 2 days!! I would highly recommend Megan for any pet sitting needs you may have!”
“Hailey and Justin are so personable and absolute dog whisperers. We left our chiweenie while my wife and I are were at a concert at Blossom and we were able to relax knowing are girl was having a good time. They send pics too!”
“Sarah is very professional and thorough! She took notes about all of my puppy’s preferences and made sure to follow up with me throughout her stay. My dog got lots of love, care, and play with Sarah!”
“Max was very happy! Even though they have a yard, they would take Max out for a frequent walk as well! They really treated Max as their own! Fern (their dog) is so friendly and mature! Thank you guys!! I would go back in the future for sure!”
About: I’ve been a dog lover since about the age of 10 when we got my family dog, Shadow, a cockapoo. As a kid and while growing up, I even trained Shadow to compete in agility competitions and took him to training weekly while also practicing with him in the backyard! When I moved out, I got my own fur baby- a golden doodle named Bubity! Obsessed doesn’t even begin to describe how much I love my dog as I have a water bottle, pair of slippers, shorts and sweatshirt with him on it! I promise to treat your dog as if they’re are my own! I’m currently working part time as a nurse while also attending classes virtually for my masters. My schedule changes weekly but I usually know it about a month in advance! I am pretty flexible on my days off and and willing to work with you in order to help take care of your fur baby! I have a fully fenced in yard and my 1 golden doodle at home. I am more than happy to host your dog for play dates in our yard. I know how hard it is to get a routine set with your dog whether it be something as simple as turning the TV on before leaving the house, walking a specific route to get them to go potty or giving them a special treat when they’re going to be left alone. Whatever your routine is, let me know and I will follow it to its entirety!
“Shellie treated our dogs as if they were family. I trusted her completely to take care of them for over ten days while I was traveling. She kept me at ease by sending daily photos of the dogs happily playing in the spacious yard and relaxing with the family. When I picked them up, my dogs' attitude was like, "Oh, we’re leaving? We don't want to go!” Thank you for loving our dogs. I will book with you again.”
“If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Aaron and Erin took the best care of my puppy Kolby. I had to go out of town due to family illness and they relieved so much stress for me knowing Kolby was getting the best care. Aaron and Erin kept.me updated with messages, pictures and videos. I would recommend them to everyone I know and will definitely use them again in the future!!!!!”
“Tyler kept good care of Scout when I had to go out of town. Scout doesn't care for stairs and Tyler was very patient with him. Tyler was the only sitter I reached out to that replied. I would not hesitate to have Tyler watch Scout again.”
About: I’ve had dogs growing up my entire life! From family dogs, to extended family, we’ve had Lhasa apsis, shitzus, pit bulls, boxers, and many in between! I have a love for all animals and hope to some day open up my own dog day care / boarding facility! While I work full time, someone (whether it’s my fiancé or myself) someone will be home every 4 hours to check in and give potty breaks! Our schedules are pretty flexible and our pup keeps up on our toes so we’re always ready for anything. I have a fenced in yard, and 1 friend loving pup who is fully crate trained. While I understand crating doesn’t work for everyone, it works for our pup and family! We have multiple crates of all sizes in our home that are available for use if you need it! The pups will sleep upstairs with us, whether in a crate or on a dog bed. We also have a basement area designated for inside play and activity. They’ll always have an eye on them and will be treated like our own!
“Carrie was awesome! She communicated quickly and let me bring my dog for a visit before I booked with her. She sent updates everyday and she really pampered our pup! I highly reccomemd her!”
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Mark and Vicky H.
Star Sitter
“My dog Buster has stayed with Mark and Vicky multiple times now and I hope I never need to go elsewhere. They are very flexible with drop off/pick up and were very accommodating when our return flight home was cancelled. Lots of pictures every day and when he comes home he is calm and tired. They clearly enjoy the dogs and are very thoughtful about mixing personalities. I highly recommend them!”
Zachary W.Star Sitter
“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the wonderful care you provided for my dog, Luna! From the moment I dropped her off, I could tell she was in great hands. You took the time to understand her personality and needs, which made all the difference. Luna had an absolute blast during her day with you! Thank you once again for giving Luna such a wonderful day. I will definitely be reaching out for future dog-sitting needs, and I highly recommend your services to anyone looking for a caring and responsible sitter!”
Nathan & Jenna R.
“Nathan and Jenna were incredible! I think our pups didn’t want to come home after there time there. We have super high energy dogs and they had so much opportunity to run and play. they were pretty tired the next couple of days but so happy! I got regular videos and updates and it was an overall great experience!”
Mark & Elizabeth Y.Star Sitter
“Mark and Elizabeth took excellent care of my baby boy Quincy!🐾. They were very good about giving me daily pictures and updates on how he was doing. Since they limit the number of pets that they board they were very attentive to whether he was eating, drinking water, sleeping well, napping a lot 😊. He loved going on walks with them. I knew he was in good hands when I dropped him off and he didn’t try to follow me out the door like he normally does. I highly recommend them if they are available.”
Kylie B.
“Kylie did a fantastic job with our Golden Retriever. She sent us multiple pictures every day, bathed him before we picked him up, and sent him home with a new toy. She is wonderful and kind, and we would definitely use her again!”
Jan H.
“Jan was wonderful! She was incredibly thoughtful, attentive, and knowledgeable when it comes to dogs (including rescue dogs). I felt completely comfortable leaving my dog, Juno, with her for the week. I’d highly recommend Jan!”
Megan M.Star Sitter
“Megan & her family are the best!! It was the first time I had been away from Bailey Rae overnight & was so anxious! She put my fears to rest & was beyond kind in taking such great care of Bailey! Bailey was well cared for & loved! She had so much fun she was worn out for 2 days!! I would highly recommend Megan for any pet sitting needs you may have!”
Hailey & Justin S.Star Sitter
“Hailey and Justin are so personable and absolute dog whisperers. We left our chiweenie while my wife and I are were at a concert at Blossom and we were able to relax knowing are girl was having a good time. They send pics too!”
Sarah P.Star Sitter
“Sarah is very professional and thorough! She took notes about all of my puppy’s preferences and made sure to follow up with me throughout her stay. My dog got lots of love, care, and play with Sarah!”
Maria F.
“So great with my pup!”
Jenna B.Star Sitter
“Jenna was great with Molly. She sent pictures and let me know Molly was doing fine. Would definitely recommend her if you are looking for a sitter.”
Anita G.
“Max was very happy! Even though they have a yard, they would take Max out for a frequent walk as well! They really treated Max as their own! Fern (their dog) is so friendly and mature! Thank you guys!! I would go back in the future for sure!”
Alexandra G.
About: I’ve been a dog lover since about the age of 10 when we got my family dog, Shadow, a cockapoo. As a kid and while growing up, I even trained Shadow to compete in agility competitions and took him to training weekly while also practicing with him in the backyard! When I moved out, I got my own fur baby- a golden doodle named Bubity! Obsessed doesn’t even begin to describe how much I love my dog as I have a water bottle, pair of slippers, shorts and sweatshirt with him on it! I promise to treat your dog as if they’re are my own! I’m currently working part time as a nurse while also attending classes virtually for my masters. My schedule changes weekly but I usually know it about a month in advance! I am pretty flexible on my days off and and willing to work with you in order to help take care of your fur baby! I have a fully fenced in yard and my 1 golden doodle at home. I am more than happy to host your dog for play dates in our yard. I know how hard it is to get a routine set with your dog whether it be something as simple as turning the TV on before leaving the house, walking a specific route to get them to go potty or giving them a special treat when they’re going to be left alone. Whatever your routine is, let me know and I will follow it to its entirety!
Shellie F.
“Shellie treated our dogs as if they were family. I trusted her completely to take care of them for over ten days while I was traveling. She kept me at ease by sending daily photos of the dogs happily playing in the spacious yard and relaxing with the family. When I picked them up, my dogs' attitude was like, "Oh, we’re leaving? We don't want to go!” Thank you for loving our dogs. I will book with you again.”
Madison L.
“Super nice, willing to accommodate our needs, and easy to work with. Would definitely have her watch our pets again! Thanks so much for helping us out!”
Aaron & Erin G.
“If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Aaron and Erin took the best care of my puppy Kolby. I had to go out of town due to family illness and they relieved so much stress for me knowing Kolby was getting the best care. Aaron and Erin kept.me updated with messages, pictures and videos. I would recommend them to everyone I know and will definitely use them again in the future!!!!!”
Tyler F.
“Tyler kept good care of Scout when I had to go out of town. Scout doesn't care for stairs and Tyler was very patient with him. Tyler was the only sitter I reached out to that replied. I would not hesitate to have Tyler watch Scout again.”
Lilionna A.
About: I’ve had dogs growing up my entire life! From family dogs, to extended family, we’ve had Lhasa apsis, shitzus, pit bulls, boxers, and many in between! I have a love for all animals and hope to some day open up my own dog day care / boarding facility! While I work full time, someone (whether it’s my fiancé or myself) someone will be home every 4 hours to check in and give potty breaks! Our schedules are pretty flexible and our pup keeps up on our toes so we’re always ready for anything. I have a fenced in yard, and 1 friend loving pup who is fully crate trained. While I understand crating doesn’t work for everyone, it works for our pup and family! We have multiple crates of all sizes in our home that are available for use if you need it! The pups will sleep upstairs with us, whether in a crate or on a dog bed. We also have a basement area designated for inside play and activity. They’ll always have an eye on them and will be treated like our own!
Carrie Haring K.
“Carrie was awesome! She communicated quickly and let me bring my dog for a visit before I booked with her. She sent updates everyday and she really pampered our pup! I highly reccomemd her!”
Pat S.Star Sitter
“Thank you Pat. You had given a wonderful care while we we were out on vacation. Great communication during the entire time. Thank you so much.”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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
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