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Alice b.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
52 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Alice was an amazing sitter!! She sent me daily updates and my pup loved to play with hers. She was in constant communication and always answered. Thank you for watching my sweet boy!

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Joelle W.
Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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Lisa S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

My Lola had a blast staying with Lisa! She sent many pictures and updates during her stay and was very responsive. Plenty of toys and comfy places for a pup to enjoy in the household and a safe fenced in yard. Would definitely recommend!

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Mollie H.
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Robbie H.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

My little guy Giuseppe had SUCH a great time with Buttercup. I received daily communication and pictures/vides. Robbie and her family were wonderful and I would highly recommend!

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Joelle W.
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Meagan N.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
17 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

Meagan was amazing. She sent us pictures daily and made sure we knew right away when Iris injured herself. Iris is a high energy GSP so we were not surprised but Meagen kept an eye on her injury and updated us often as she healed. Iris loved her time spent with Meagen and we would use her again.

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Jaime G.
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Kylie S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Grizzly loved his long stay with Kylie! My husband and I could fully enjoy our vacation stress free knowing Grizzly was in amazing hands. Would recommend Kylie and her family to anyone looking for a home away from home for their fur baby!

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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
247 reviews
79 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Jenevieve was a great sitter for our dogs. Leaving your little ones is very hard, but Jenevieve made everything so easy. I'll absolutely ask her again for our next trips and I highly recommend her great service. Thank you so much for watching Mila and Bruno.

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Jessica A.
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Kevin R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Kevin was incredibly responsive in scheduling a somewhat last-minute booking, shared photos of Monte throughout his stay and provided consistent updates, and treated Monte like his own. Will absolutrly be using Kevin again and would highly recommend him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Chris R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
32 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

So nice to know Copper had the comfort of a home and people to love on him while we were away! He has anxiety so having Chris & Erin around almost all the time was so wonderful for him.

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Cynthia B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Cynthia took great care of Brooks for a weekend stay. Her home and big backyard were perfect for him, and she kept us updated with photos and quick responses, which made us feel really comfortable. He clearly felt right at home — he almost didn’t want to leave! Friendly, flexible, and easy to work with. We’ll definitely be booking with her again.

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Sarah B.
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$38
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4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

This was our first time having Sarah watch Benji and she was great! Benji came home very happy. We are already booked to have her watch him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

This was the first time we’ve boarded our dogs, and we were nervous. Jessica put us at ease by doing a couple of meet and greets to see if the dogs would be compatible. One at a public place, and one at her house. She treated our dogs as if they were her own. Jessica sent us photos and updates each day. They had a blast, and we will definitely use Jessica again the next time we need to board them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie R.
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Melanie R.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

This was my first time using Rover & I was nervous but Melanie took fantastic care of our dog. She kept me updated, sent pictures, & Lucy, our pup, is happy as can be. I highly recommend her services.

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Michelle C.
Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
41 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

It was like Molly had been to Cassandra's before. She went right inside. I think animals get a vibe from people, and Molly just knew. I think Molly had a very good time at Cassandra's. I was afraid since there weren't any other dogs there, Molly would be bored. But from the pics and video Cassandra sent, Molly was having a fine time. Won't be anxious at all to drop Molly off next time.

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Cheryl K.
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Samantha & Matt M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
219 reviews
103 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Samantha took such amazing care of my Odie man!! It was my first time leaving him overnight and I was so anxious but Samantha really kept me at ease. She updated me on how he was doing and sent me photos all weekend. He had such a blast and came home worn out from playing all weekend. I couldn't recommend Samantha enough and I can't wait for Odie to be able to stay with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber J.
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Amber J.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Amber took great care of Roxi! Communication was excellent and she took extra care to ensure she wasn’t intimidated by larger dogs during the stay.

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Melanie B.
Sitter Profile Image: Shaelea R.
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Shaelea R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Happy doggos! Loved that house was clean and organized and kids played with the dogs. They got plenty of snuggles and great fenced in back yard. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Traci S.
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Traci S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

I think Bella settled in happily at Traci’s home which was a huge relief for me while away. Traci sent messages and photos while I was vacation which was so thoughtful. Thank you for caring for my little girl.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Kayla G.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Kayla was absolutely amazing! Our boy seemed very happy and comfortable with her, which brought us a great amount of ease. She sent daily pictures and updates which was lovely. We will definitely be using her again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

Jessica did an excellent job with little B and he came home happy and healthy. He can’t settle down without his dog bed, so we were glad we could leave it with him. We also brought his food and water bowl. Jessica was professional, competent, and caring. Five star rating, for sure! We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Cory was very responsive and had great communication before and during Moose’s stay! When we picked up Moose after his stay he was happy and tired. He even got to meet new friends! Cory was easy going and handled my high energy dog well!

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Sitters in Hartford average 10
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As of Apr 2026, 295 sitters provided dog boarding in Hartford. 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, 89% of Hartford dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Hartford have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Hartford.

Rover makes it easy to find Hartford 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 295 dog boarding sitters in Hartford on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Hartford, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.