Dog Boarding in Downtown, Detroit
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1. Allesha B.
“Allesha was great with my dog. I got frequent updates which were much appreciated. We introduced her dogs before the stay and they got along fine. Allesha also took the dog out for a poo break when she was being bratty. Overall easy to meet, friendly and took good care of my dog. Would book again for sure!”
2. Joe & Madeleine G.
“Joe and Madeleine took great care of our two pups! We got lots of pictures and updates and they even came home bathed. Would definitely use them again!”
3. Pallavi K.
“Pallavi was super amazing with my Faith. She followed all my instructions and always reached out to me if she needed any clarification or simple sending me updates. I definitely recommend her and Faith will definitely be going back, as long as she is available. Thanks again”
4. Beverly R.
“Rubin seemed to really enjoy his stay! Beverly kept me posted about Rubin throughout the day with pictures and video, and she was very attentive. I would definitely leave Rubin with Beverly again!”
5. Jordan K.
“Jordan was AWESOME with Jack! Very good experience, kept us updated with pictures and did a great job keeping him busy. Highly recommended in the future.”
6. Abdullah D.
“He was wonderful, sent a picture and informed us that teddy was doing well. Easy drop off and pick up”
7. Alesia B.
“Star was amazing! This was my first time using Rover (i’m sure i stressed that to her enough ?) and am very anxious with my fur babies in other hands. But Star sent pictures and updated me regularly. Thank you for making my experience so flawless!”
8. Tara R.
“I have to thank Tara for helping me with little bear my young Sable Shih Tzu. I’m going through a hard situation right now and she helped out right away. She constantly sent pictures and text messages to let me know how he was doing. I highly recommend Tara. I will definitely be booking her in the future. Thanks, Tara.”
9. Preeti P.
“Preeti looked after my furry friends with so much enthusiasm and compassion. She always puts in that little bit extra with them, cleaning up after them, socialising and training Spark while he is being walked and making sure they get lots of affection. I would happily refer her to everyone and wish her awesome career ahead!!!”
10. Theresa & Adrian B.
“We were worried about finding a sitter for our reactive Australian Shepherd/Pyrenees dog, but reading all the positive reviews for Theresa and AK gave us peace of mind that they could handle her issues. We're grateful that they were able to find a quiet space to walk her and took great care of her during our weekend away.”
11. Whitney & Samuel Y.
“Frankie came home tired and that’s a sign of a good stay. We got updates and pictures during our overnight boarding and we’re very pleased. Will definitely use Whitney & Samuel in the future.”
12. Vanessa C.
“Vanessa is wonderful!!! She took care of Baker for two nights. Lots of walks and photos throughout his stay. She treated him like her own with lots of snuggles. We are so grateful, and we’ll definitely stay with her again!”
13. Deepika D.
“Deepika was the best sitter to my Leo. She was very patient and sweet and constantly kept me updated throughout his stay. My dog is usually slow to taking, but made a quick friendship with her, and I will surely trust her again in the future. I cannot recommend her enough.”
14. Joseph O.
“Joseph did a wonderful job with my 4 month old puppy Penny. She is a lovely young girl, but can be a handful and is not completely house trained. He showed patience with her and was wonderful for me to interact with. I will be using him again.”
15. Lizabeth W.
“Liz W. loves animals. She cared for our boxer for two weeks during the dog flu pandemic a year and a half ago when we were advised not to board him. We had the trip planned prior to our adoption of Chance. Liz to the rescue!! She took great care of our home and Chance. Occasionally she will call to say hi and Chance goes nuts when he hears her voice.”
16. Jeannette P.
“Amazing photos and communication throughout the stay. Isa had a great time and she can't wait until we leave town again so she can come back to stay with Jeannette. Thanks!”
17. Kayla V.
“Kayla took great care of my baby Chico. She was very nice and sent messages and updates the whole time during his stay with her. I would definitely recommend her. My dog don’t even walk with me because he’s lazy and he was walking with her. She’s the dog whisperer. Love her”
18. Deepika B.
“Deepika is very friendly and knowledgeable pet caregiver. She was so loving with my pet provide highest care to pet including feeding, walks and playtime. I would connect with her for more pet sitting in future.”
19. Steven S.
“Steven has cared for my dog twice now and my dog has come back home well cared for and happy. Steven is accommodating and communicates well. Due to delays in our trip he kept our dog for longer and helped us. Thanks”
20. Sunskriti & Mohnish P.
“I can’t thank Sanskriti and Mohnish enough for taking care of my fur baby while I was away, they are a lovely couple who treated meelo like their own. Will definitely be reaching out to them again in the future!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 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, 1,160 sitters provided dog boarding in Downtown. 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, 94% of Downtown dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Downtown have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 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
There are 1,160 dog boarding sitters in Downtown on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Downtown, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.
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