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Karl W.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
286 reviews
111 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43202

Karl was such a great friend for Cosmo while I was out of town!! I got awesome pics of my pup each day and could tell he was having a BLAST!! Will definitely use again and recommend!!

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Natalie A.
Sitter Profile Image: Maolin L.
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Maolin L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Maolin was the best and took such good care of Avery! She sent daily updates of their adventures on walks and to the dog park. With her we knew our pup was safe and happy over a long trip out of town!

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Hailey A.
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Lauren H.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
9 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Northwest, Columbus, OH, 43220

Lauren and her family took Doug in as if he was their own. I recieved updates and plenty of pictures of Doug playing with their puppy Cinder, who is an absolute sweetheart. There is absolutely no doubt that I will be booking with Lauren and her family again.

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Dawn M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
25 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

We've had our dog, Jerry, stay with Dawn a few times and she continues to be WONDERFUL! She takes such great care of Jerry and we can tell Jerry loves staying with her! She sends daily updates and photos of our little guy so we can enjoy our vacation worry-free. Dawn is definitely our go-to person!

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Ellen F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

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!

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Katie F.
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Cindy R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
225 reviews
69 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Colombus, OH, 43221

Sooky had a great time. Cindy was great and I felt so comfortable leaving Sooky in her care. Cindy kept me updated on how Sooky was doing and sent great pictures. Definitely will book with Cindy again.

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Sally B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
237 reviews
52 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43229

Sally did such a great job with our older pup, Lucy. She helped Lucy adjust and supported her medical needs. We had a last minute change and she was great to help up make it work. Great care!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren C.
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Lauren C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southwest, Grove City, OH, 43123

Lauren took great care of Zuri! She has a great space for dogs, handled medications/other needs well, was flexible with a last-minute booking, and sent frequent updates and pictures. We will definitely be back in the future!

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Mary M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Mary was absolutely amazing with Layla! She communicated consistently and thoughtfully, sending pictures at least twice a day, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Layla usually goes on a bit of a hunger strike when I leave, but she was so comfortable with Mary that she ate every single meal. That alone says everything! Layla looked genuinely happy in every photo and was clearly very well cared for. Mary also shared how much she loved spending time with Layla, and it truly sounds like they both had a great time together. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and will absolutely be using Mary’s services again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandria V.
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Alexandria V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Alexandria is the best, she is so sweet and my fur babies love her and love hanging out with her when I am traveling. She offered so many wonderful pics and updates and kept my boys busy and active and they had an absolute blast with her.

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Joanna T.
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Emily B.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
23 repeat clients
19 years of experience
South Side, Columbus, OH, 43207

Emily was great! I really appreciated the photos I got of my dog which she was in her care. Emily was very flexible with drop off and pickup which was very appreciated. I’m sure my dog will be back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber S.
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Amber S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grove City, OH, 43123

Amber was very enthusiastic and accommodating even before we dropped off our little girl. This was our first experience with Rover and she and her family made it a great one! She showed us around her home, where our pup would be playing outside, and made us feel right at ease! She sent lots of pics and video throughout the weekend so we knew Shasta was having a great time! Would definitely recommend her as a sitter. We’ll use her in the future for sure!!

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Kelly K.
Sitter Profile Image: Brynn K.
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Brynn K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
14 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia E.
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Olivia E.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

Mia had a great time and came home a happy pup! Olivia made sure to send updates and pictures regularly. Would most definitely book again. Thank you Olivia!! :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah L.
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Hannah L.
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$32
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Second time Hannah has watched my Great Dane and she does absolutely wonderful with him! Highly recommend!

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Katy P.
Sitter Profile Image: Colin & Sarah B.
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Colin & Sarah B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Thank you for taking such amazing care of Olive! The pictures of her were so beautiful and it’s clear she felt right at home with you. She’s already looking forward to her next slumber party!

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Jessica M.
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Michelle & Nicholas J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
10 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Columbus, OH, 43221

Michelle and her family were absolutely fantastic! They took care of my pup like he was their own. Great communication and tons of pictures. Would recommend them 10/10!

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Sitter Profile Image: Summer R.
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Summer R.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
North Central, Columbus, OH, 43219

Summer was amazing! She was accommodating and understanding when we issues with dropoff and pickup. Lucky had a wonderful time with her and her family. Will definitely have her again as a sitter

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie S.
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Katie S.
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$89
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5.0 out of 5 stars
156 reviews
50 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Harrison West, Columbus, OH, 43201

Katie (and Ruth!) are amazing! Our shy girl had never been boarded before, and we hit the lottery with finding Katie. She was patient with letting Parsley get to know her, and didn't try to force anything. Parsley and Ruth started playing and chasing each other right away - it was awesome to see our usually shy and anxious girl come out of her shell so quickly. We were updated frequently with plenty of pictures. We could tell that Parsley was having an absolute blast - which was confirmed when I went to pick her up and she didn't want to leave. We will absolutely be booking with Katie again.

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Andrew M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Columbus Interim, Columbus, OH, 43228

Andrew and his family were very welcoming to Dolly, and they sent an update during our trip so we knew she was adjusting. At pick up it was easy to tell that she had become one of the gang. We would recommend Andrew to care for your pet!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

AMAZING! Brittney went above and beyond. This was the first vacation my husband and I went on since getting our dog, and I was so nervous because it was a 10 day trip. Brittney was fantastic, sent lots of pictures and updates which made me feel much better about leaving her. She was so sweet, and even did a meet and greet with my dog and I before my trip to make sure we both felt comfortable. I will definitely only be leaving my dog with Brittney for all future vacations, and highly recommend her!!

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Melissa L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mia had a great time and came home a happy pup! Olivia made sure to send updates and pictures regularly. Would most definitely book again. Thank you Olivia!! :)

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Sierra P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

With being new to the area and not having much friends and family around here, it is such a blessing to find someone you trust to watch your pup! Katie did a wonderful job sending me pics/updates all throughout Birdie’s stay. And I love that she has friends to play with! I already rebooked for another week. Could not recommend more :)

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Lexi S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellen was incredible! She took our booking on short notice which we were super grateful for! Emilio, our 7 month foster had the best time, I don’t think he even missed us. Ellen has the perfect house, with a fenced in front and backyard so we felt confident our little guy was secure and couldn’t make a run for it. She shared updates and photos/videos throughout his stay which gave us reassurance he was in good hands and we were able to enjoy our time away! We would highly recommend Ellen, we’re so happy we found her!

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Megan G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily did a great job taking care of my GSD! Sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the weekend!

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Rebekah N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Deanna is amazing! We are from out of state and we were looking for someone to watch our dog while we were at a wedding. Deanna took the best care of Timber and made her so comfortable! She had space to play, toys to play with, and took lots of notes for being able to take care of Timber to the best of her ability. She also sent us lots of photos and videos which I loved! Will 100% choose Deanna again if we are back in the area!

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Mary H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was very accommodating and communicative! My dog stayed with her while I was out of the country and I would get photos everyday of my fur-baby. I felt confident that she was taking great care of him.

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matthew h.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandria was great! She took care of our dog, provided lots of pictures and updates and even got him a pupcake for his birthday while we were gone! Would highly recommend!

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Dakota S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen once again was a fabulous sitter for my dog Juno. She was extremely accommodating to Juno’s needs and gave me daily updates, including tons of cute pictures!

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Shannon M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Otis was so happy being cared for by Jenifur! The communication was easy and she sent several photos. Thank you Jenifur!

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Erin B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

She’s great, communicates, sends photos, ask so many good questions to make your day feel at home and welcome. Yuki loved her as he came home and has been just resting for the past two days. For sure someone you can trust with your love ones.

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Alejandro V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica took great care of our Josie while we were away! She’s super responsive and we’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for boarding!

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Michael T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maolin took great care of my dog! She took her on walk and to the dog park everyday and kept me updated all the time on how things were going! She really cares deeply for your pet when they stay with her! Will use her again for sure

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Mike D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joyce was great and Hachi loved her! She sent lots of pictures and videos of their time together. Will definitely be booking with her again!

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Hannah M.
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Cecelia was great! She was very accommodating with all of my dogs needs and worked with me while my drop off/pickup times adjusted. Would definitely recommend!

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Trent T.
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Tiffany was great! She sent lots of pictures and updates. She even set up a white noise machine because we said that our dog can be anxious. 10/10 would recommend!!

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Emily A.
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Thula was well provided for and taken care of while her parent was undergoing a living transition between states.

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Jordan M.
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Brynn takes very good care of our dog Cooper! She is extremely accommodating and I always feel at peace when he stays with her!

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Haley G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica watched my two newfies and was great with them!! She sent updates and pictures every day. Highly recommend her!

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Olivia B.
Boarding
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Paige and a Cindy were great! Communication was quick and efficient, they are both so kind and I know my dog Spud had a great time with them and their pack

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Kyla B.
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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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What Is Columbus Dog Boarding Like On Rover?

Columbus, OH is home to 700+ sitters offering personalized dog boarding. Find trusted care in Columbus neighborhoods like Clintonville, Northland, Far North, Northwest, Greater Hilltop and Upper Arlington, and turn your dog’s stay into a canine vacation. Unlike traditional kennels, which can disrupt a dog’s mood and routine, sitters on Rover offer relaxing environments for dogs to stick to familiar rhythms. Home environments create less stress for dogs in unfamiliar surroundings. The cost of dog boarding in Columbus, OH ranges from $42 to $55 per night.

Convenience to CMH

Traveling via John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)? Roughly 60 sitters are located within 15 miles of CMH. Travelers from surrounding areas, like Grove City, Powell, New Albany, Groveport, Grandview Heights, and Blacklick, will be able to find convenient care.

Tailored Dog Boarding Care Options in Columbus

  • Multi-pet boarding: 447 sitters welcome multiple dogs or cats
  • One-dog only care: 300 sitters provide focused, solo attention for sensitive pups
  • Fenced yards: 392 sitters offer outdoor play for high-energy dogs
  • Boarding + daycare: 515 sitters have daycare for playful pups
  • Grooming & bathing: 174 sitters provide basic grooming for long stays
Many Columbus sitters find that a combination of regular daily routines and outdoor adventures help dogs feel exercised, comfortable, and content. For many sitters, services such as additional walks, playtime, and one-on-one attention are often included in the nightly rate.

A Day In the Life for a Rover Pup

Dog boarding with an active Star Sitter on Rover will follow the sitter’s schedule and set routine, which may look like a(n):
  • Morning neighborhood walk, such as a stroll through downtown Columbus’ Short North Arts District
  • Mid-day supervised yard time and rest
  • Afternoon enrichment outing or indoor play
  • Potty walk and nighttime winddown
For approved off-leash play, sitters may take pups to dog parks, such as Scioto Audubon Dog Park or Wheeler Memorial Dog Park. Have a dog who likes to join in on errands? Choose a sitter who lives close to dog-friendly locations like BrewDog Franklinton or Seventh Son Brewing in Italian Village.
Need more routine stability? We recommend house sitting as a service for dogs who are sensitive to change. House sitting in Columbus, OH averages $45 per night.

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