Dog Boarding in Essex, OH

“Kassandra saved our trip! She watched our boys for the holiday so we could travel last minute! I'm very thankful she was available and took great care of our fur babies!”

“Shirley took care of our very nervous girl Luna for a week while we were away. Having met her before, I knew that Luna would be in a loving home and given lots of attention! I got daily updates and pictures, which I appreciated. She was so patient with Luna as she relaxed and got comfortable with her stay. We are very appreciative and definitely recommend this sweet lady to care for your dog.”

“I cannot say enough great things about Jane! She is wonderful!! She sent me pictures of my doggie Charlie every day while we were on vacation (at my request). She updated me on how she was doing and how she was adjusting. We were away from her for a week. This was very difficult as my Charlie has only ever stayed with a family member. Jane has a nice big fenced-in yard for Charlie to run and play in. I feel like she treated my doggie like her own by loving on her, playing with her, and even let Charlie sleep in her bed as we do at home. I’m so thankful for Jane!! We will definitely be using her again!! I wish I could give her 10 stars!!”

“Kim was amazing!!! I was totally comfortable leaving my dogs with her. It was obvious that my dogs had been treated like queens the entire time. Kim sent me frequent updates, including pictures! Best experience. :)”

“Jennifer and Andy are absolutely fantastic! They are everything anyone could ask for in a pet sitter. They are very responsive, awesome about sending pictures throughout the day and extremely accommodating - true animal lovers. When we picked Piper up you could tell she had a good time and was in good hands during her visit. I would definitely book Jennifer again (already sent a booking request for April) and highly recommend her to other members of the tri-state community.”

“Josie was so sweet & taking care of my Linus. He loves playing with her woof. Pics were appreciated, :-) 🐾 Thank you.”

“Sandra was the very best ever. They saved my bacon when my plans changed and really helped me out while I was travelling in the area. They were easy to interact with and replied very quickly to messages. Sent photos all the time. Checked with me when unable to open my dogs coconut oil to ensure the other brand would be ok. Took my doggo on walks and to the park. They gave me complete confidence and clearly cared for my pup. Would highly recommend them.”

“Maja is friendly, competent and trustworthy. Her love for dogs and animals is apparent. I enjoyed and appreciated her photos and how she was able to pick up on my dog's personality.”

“Summer took great care of Lemmy! We got regular photos, she did a great job with his meds, and she was very patient with us in our first time using Rover. Summer, her family, and her own pets were great to our temperamental little chihuahua. Can’t thank her enough!”

“She was amazing with my dog. He had the best time and she kept me up to date with pictures and how was doing each day. They were even very accommodating when I was running 30 minutes late as well. I would absolutely book with her again if she is available.”

“Jenna is an amazing pet sitter. I have had her pet sit my animals about 10 times and every time she does great. She actually trained one of my puppies. When I came home he was potty trained! I recommend her to anyone who needs a pet sitter.”

About: I have had dogs and cats my entire life. However, I also worked in rescue for 4 years for a non profit organization in Lexington and fostered hundreds of dogs which gave me experience with different personalities and an opportunity to learn animal behavior. I worked as a vet tech for less than a year several years ago, but have some knowledge obtained from that as well. I do require your dog to be crate trained, as I keep my own dog in a crate for safety reasons when I leave the home. I have a degree in social work, but supervise a substance abuse program. With my job, I have 3-4 meetings lasting 1-3 hours each, weekly. Most of my work is done on my computer at home. Your pet would be in a crate for safety while I’m not at home (max 3-4 hour daily), as would my own dog. I have a 3 year old medium female goldendoodle (26lbs), who is very submissive. Her name is Sophie and I have 2 cats, Jasper and Alice. My cats stay off to themselves for the most part, but my dog would really enjoy someone to play or cuddle with occasionally. I have a fenced yard for safety and your dog would be welcome on my lap at any time, just as my own. I take my dog to the dog park a couple times a week, but wouldn’t take yours unless you asked me to due to not being able to ensure safety not knowing the personalities of other dogs at the park. My pets are vaccinated annually, have flea, tick and heart worm preventative monthly. My husband works out of town through the week most weeks and I have a 16 year old daughter who is also an animal lover. However, I would be the only caretaker of your pet(s). Your dog would be welcome to sleep in our bed with my dog or in their crate if they’re more comfortable there.

“Samantha gets an A++++++ from us & my dogs! My dogs loved her & she was soooo easy to work with, I will go back to her & would recommend any of you with dogs to leave them with her. She sends pictures everyday showing how she & the dogs are getting along. She even bathes them while they are there. When I picked my Rottweiler puppy up, she was so excited to see me, & wanted me to meet Samantha. Dogs are so smart.”

About: Everything short of cutting claws and milking glands. We'll go out a lot together if that's what you’re after or stay in and play “hide the treats in blankets.” Skittish and vivacious canines welcome. I squeeze about thirty hours of my day job into odd slots around caring for my human and high needs dog. While taking two dogs on leashes to Vesuvius is probably a tall order, Central Bark or the Flatwoods dog park are no problem at all. There are so many rugs in this house that I don't care about that if your dog has an accident it is absolutely nothing to me. There is a 1/6 acre of about ten oak and maple trees directly next door for frolicking and my neighbor with her spayed female cat and fixed three year old Shepherd girl to walk over to. If your dog needs a little cooling off, most dogs like cooler conditions, and the five dollar coin op dog wash in Flatwoods

About: I love pets. I have petstore retail experience, in addition to practical pet ownership. My family has always had companion animals. I have cared for all life seasons of pets, from baby to senior. As a stay at home mom, I am 100% free for drop in visits and walks. With little notice, I can accommodate any species or need. I tend to be an overthinker, so I am always prepared for wild scenarios. I go out of my way to make the best of every situation.

“I took my two dogs to Andie for 6 days and I never once was worried! They sent so many pictures and updates. We will only trust them to watch our dogs while out of town. We are so happy we found them!”

About: I have personally had pets since I was old enough to walk, but for the past 2 years I have worked as an animal care taker and I also volunteer as a rescuer in multiple groups. I am experienced with all varieties of dogs and cats. I bottle feed and can give medical care to cats or dogs as young as 3 hours old. I have some experience with behavioral modification as well as being able to teach both cats and dogs tricks! I am new to this app so please give me the chance to show you why you should continue booking with me! I am used to taking care of pets, it’s one of my passions. I plan on becoming a vet one day and I feel like this will be a great opportunity to expand my training. I tend to animals all hours of the day.. just ask mine! I have fostered and saved over 500 dogs and cats in just 2 years. I have a fenced in area designated for my personal dogs as well as your fur baby! I have crates and play pins if needed. I always carry extra treats! You’re dogs will have had plenty of exercise and love before they go home :).. for cats, I have 4-6 cat towers, a catio, and lots of fake mice!

“We have worked with Amanda for many years, going back to when she was a trainer at PetSmart. She has worked with at least four of our dogs and she is top notch! She is a great trainer and has many good ideas to assist with our problem children! I recommend her highly to anyone needing pet assistance!”

“Colton was an excellent sitter for our dog Bongo (10 years old, 85 lb). He kept him for 6 days. Every picture he sent us you could see that Bongo absolutely felt at home and loved Colton. He took him on walks and kept him entertained. I could not have found a better sitter than this guy. Thank you Colton!”

“This was my first time using Rover and I wouldn't hesitate to use this service again. I was a bit nervous leaving my dog with a stranger through an app I've never used before but Hailey was an exceptional sitter! She was very responsive to all my questions and regularly sent me pictures of how Ollie was doing. I would 100% recommend Hailey for anyone interested in using this service. She exceeded my expectations and I will use her again in the future!”