Dog Boarding in Downtown, Columbus, OH
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“Chili is anxious when not in his usual surroundings and routines but I could tell from his pictures that he was settling in day by day. I wouldn’t hesitate to book another stay. Thank you!!”


“Sally was an amazing sitter! She let us bring our dogs over to her house to meet her before we booked to make sure we felt comfortable boarding them with her. She also sent us pictures and videos of our dogs while we were on our trip like we asked her to. Our dogs were in good hands with Sally!”


“Ellen did such an amazing job with my senior rescue girl! She has some health issues and is a little shy, so I'm always worried about leaving her for the weekend with someone new, but I could tell she felt comfortable with Ellen right away. Communication was great—Ellen sent photos and updates and made me feel a LOT less guilty about leaving her. I honestly could not have had a better experience, which is saying something coming from a slightly neurotic mom of a special needs dog :) I'll definitely be booking Ellen again in the future!”


“Cindy was so great! Jax, had a wonderful time. Cindy consistently shared photos and updates with how he was doing, so I didn’t have to worry one bit! I would definitely book her again!”


“Amy was so good with Presley! She took care of her just as we would at home. She was so good as staying on top of Presley’s pills too. Would definitely choose Amy again to watch our Presley!!”


“Yi was patient, caring and tolerant of my dog’s personality quirks. She kept me updated and sent pictures to reassure me that things were going well. I highly recommend her!”


“Communication was great and I got daily updates. Lucy felt comfortable enough to eat while I was away (she usually goes on a hunger strike) and Amy was flexible with our pickup time. Thank you for taking great care of my 😇”



“My pup loves going to stay with Dawn! She’s so sweet and takes the best care of him! She sends photos of him throughout his stay, too, so I know he’s having a good time! Would always recommend! (:”


“Olivia took great care of my little guy. Excellent communication and just overall a great experience. I felt as if I was leaving my dog with a good friend. I’m definitely seeking her (and her roommate’s) help. I’m grateful for the love they gave to Lulo.”


“Alexandria was really wonderful with my dog Henry! She was great at communicating both before and during my dog's stay. Henry seemed to have a great time and got along well with her sweet dogs!”


“This was our first time using Rover and Emily was great. I set up the stay about 2 months out because I wasn't sure how the Thanksgiving would effect finding a place for Lucy. Emily was super and answered so many questions for me. Lucy also had a great time playing with Emily's other dogs. ”


“First time ever using Rover or trusting someone other than family with my dog. Vanessa was amazing. I was able to enjoy my vacation worry free. She made Star apart of her family for those few days. Highly recommend.”


About: I've grown up around dogs, cats, horses, and many other animals. I have had six dogs and trained all of them to walk and do certain tricks, and did the 4-H dog program as a pre-teen, as well as four cats. I have worked with various different sizes and breeds of dogs and love them all equally. I work full-time from home, so am quite flexible with scheduling and your pups won’t be wanting for anything while visiting! I currently have two dogs of my own. The oldest is a 7 year old rescue from Thailand who is a sweetheart and would spend every second of every day getting belly rubs and sun bathing. The younger one is a 2 year old mutt I adopted 1 year ago from a rescue in VA, who is timid around other dogs at first and then loves to play with any and all ages/sizes. I am very well-practiced in taking care of dogs with medical or physical difficulties (e.g., mobility issues, skin issues, giving medications, wound dressing). I work fully remote from home so I am around all the time to ensure your pets get what they need - they won’t want for anything! I have a fenced in yard, two dogs to keep your pups company, and am able to crate your dog(s) if needed. I am around always and keep a watchful eye to ensure the safety of all pups.

“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”


“Brynn took such great care of my senior dog and was very responsive and proactive throughout his stay with her. I would highly recommend her and will book again with Brynn in the future!”


“Cecelia was amazing with my dog while I was away! She was super attentive, kept me updated with sweet photos, and treated my dog like her own. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog. I couldn’t have asked for better care. Highly recommend her!”


“Kayleigh was amazing! She sent pictures and videos frequently and walked him multiple times. I felt l so much better about leaving my fur baby for a few days. I would definitely book again!”

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Amanda M.
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“Chili is anxious when not in his usual surroundings and routines but I could tell from his pictures that he was settling in day by day. I wouldn’t hesitate to book another stay. Thank you!!”


Sally B.Star Sitter

“Sally was an amazing sitter! She let us bring our dogs over to her house to meet her before we booked to make sure we felt comfortable boarding them with her. She also sent us pictures and videos of our dogs while we were on our trip like we asked her to. Our dogs were in good hands with Sally!”


Emily C.

“Emily took such great care our pupper Chai! Sent us pics and videos of our girl all during the trip. Would definitely recommend her to care for you doggy!”


Ellen F.Star Sitter

“Ellen did such an amazing job with my senior rescue girl! She has some health issues and is a little shy, so I'm always worried about leaving her for the weekend with someone new, but I could tell she felt comfortable with Ellen right away. Communication was great—Ellen sent photos and updates and made me feel a LOT less guilty about leaving her. I honestly could not have had a better experience, which is saying something coming from a slightly neurotic mom of a special needs dog :) I'll definitely be booking Ellen again in the future!”


Cindy R.Star Sitter

“Cindy was so great! Jax, had a wonderful time. Cindy consistently shared photos and updates with how he was doing, so I didn’t have to worry one bit! I would definitely book her again!”


Amy Y.

“Amy was so good with Presley! She took care of her just as we would at home. She was so good as staying on top of Presley’s pills too. Would definitely choose Amy again to watch our Presley!!”


Yi Q.Star Sitter

“Yi was patient, caring and tolerant of my dog’s personality quirks. She kept me updated and sent pictures to reassure me that things were going well. I highly recommend her!”


Amy B.Star Sitter

“Communication was great and I got daily updates. Lucy felt comfortable enough to eat while I was away (she usually goes on a hunger strike) and Amy was flexible with our pickup time. Thank you for taking great care of my 😇”


Hallie S.Star Sitter

“Hallie was great! We were nervous leaving our pup for the first time but we had great playmates at Hallie and she kept us up to date during our trip!”




Dawn M.Star Sitter

“My pup loves going to stay with Dawn! She’s so sweet and takes the best care of him! She sends photos of him throughout his stay, too, so I know he’s having a good time! Would always recommend! (:”


Olivia R.

“Olivia took great care of my little guy. Excellent communication and just overall a great experience. I felt as if I was leaving my dog with a good friend. I’m definitely seeking her (and her roommate’s) help. I’m grateful for the love they gave to Lulo.”


Alexandria V.Star Sitter

“Alexandria was really wonderful with my dog Henry! She was great at communicating both before and during my dog's stay. Henry seemed to have a great time and got along well with her sweet dogs!”


Emily B.


“This was our first time using Rover and Emily was great. I set up the stay about 2 months out because I wasn't sure how the Thanksgiving would effect finding a place for Lucy. Emily was super and answered so many questions for me. Lucy also had a great time playing with Emily's other dogs. ”


Vanessa S.Star Sitter

“First time ever using Rover or trusting someone other than family with my dog. Vanessa was amazing. I was able to enjoy my vacation worry free. She made Star apart of her family for those few days. Highly recommend.”


Mary M.
“Mary has taken care of my dogs since she was a little girl. She is very responsible about making sure they get fed on time, exercised every day and trained to be well mannered dogs. Mary also loves to just cuddle and play with them. One of the things I like most about Mary taking care of my dogs is that she is always happy to see them and is very patient with them. I would recommend Mary as a dog walker for anyone who loves their dog and wants a caring responsible person to exercise them. ”


Jessica S.Star Sitter

“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”


Brynn K.

“Brynn took such great care of my senior dog and was very responsive and proactive throughout his stay with her. I would highly recommend her and will book again with Brynn in the future!”


Rachel K.

“Rachel is absolutely amazing! She’s always quick with responses and great at keeping you updated. Would absolutely have my dog stay with her again!”


Cecelia D.

“Cecelia was amazing with my dog while I was away! She was super attentive, kept me updated with sweet photos, and treated my dog like her own. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog. I couldn’t have asked for better care. Highly recommend her!”


Kayleigh G.

“Kayleigh was amazing! She sent pictures and videos frequently and walked him multiple times. I felt l so much better about leaving my fur baby for a few days. I would definitely book again!”
Downtown dog parents share their Rover experiences
Alexandria was a wonderful caretaker for my dog! She was attentive to his needs, sent daily updates with pictures to help put me at ease, and ensured he had a very enjoyable stay, full of treats and activities. She was also extremely flexible and supportive when our travel was delayed and we arrived late to pick him up. She even offered to allow him to stay an extra night if needed, free of charge. Highly recommend!

Abby was so great! I would definitely recommend her and use her again. Rocky had some trouble adjusting and being in a new place, and she handled it so well. She was very professional and informative and kept me in the loop with everything that was happening with him. She’s a great trustworthy Dog Sitter! Thank you again for taking such great care of Rocky for me.

Jessica took amazing care of our two dogs while we were on vacation! She was willing to learn and administer insulin to our newly diabetic dog and loved on them just as much as we would! I would definitely Italy recommend Jessica and use her again in the future!

Ellen did a great job of keeping us updated on how Oscar was doing while we were gone! She also was honest when our dog wasn’t getting along well with another dog for a day and handled it quite nicely. We definitely trust her with our sweet boy and loved how happy he was to see her when we dropped him off!

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Downtown is $35
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 100% of Downtown dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
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
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.
