Dog Boarding in Howard, OH
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1. Tina O.

“Tina is amazing with Junie. Junie loves going there. She lers me know how my dog did. I appreciate her feedback and rhe pictures of my dig.”


2. Lauranne M.


“Laurie is certainly one of a kind!! You can sense immediately that she is completely vested in making your fur baby her top priority!! Frequent updates and pictures through texts were so reassuring and welcomed. I will not hesitate to have Laurie sit with Sophie again! ♥️?♥️”


3. Jason J.


“First time Rover user and had the best experience we could have possibly had!! Jason and his family far exceeded our expectations in caring for little Bella! We will absolutely use them again for any future trips where she isn’t able to tag along!!”


4. Jill R.

“Jill and her family took excellent care of our baby! Great Danes can be a bit of a handful, but Jill took everything in stride and was super communicative about how she was doing. Will definitely be booking with her again!”


5. Bill, Mary, & Ashley A.

“Bill and his family's home is our little Scamp's favorite place to stay when we go out of town. He always has such a good time with their dogs and Bill is super easy to work with :)”




6. Caitlin D.

“Caitlin was my first ever go at using the Rover app & the first place my dogs have ever stayed without us. It felt as heavy hearted as leaving children with a sitter for the first time. I quickly realized that our 1.5 year old Corgi & 8 year old Black Lab were in the BEST of hands. Caitlin went ABOVE + BEYOND for our babies. Our Black Lab has severe separation anxiety due to being locked in a closet all of her puppyhood. She's attached to my hip and sleeps with us in our bed every night since we came in her life, always needing to be touching me in some way when sleeping. Caitlin knew of our dogs background & let our dog sleep on the sofa to be comfortable, attempting to give her a chance at some independence. She quickly realized that Iona (our black lab) was feeling way too anxious to be by herself. She didn't hesitate or have any i'll feelings towards Iona & compassionately chose to sleep on the couch with her. That spoke volumes to us. To show that much compassion for a dog that is only with you 1 night & you've never met prior to this.... was just stellar to us!!! I COULD NOT RECOMMEND CAITLIN MORE!! She was such a doll & so accommodating! She was able to take us on as her clients last minute, the day of. Such a beautiful soul inside and out! Thank you again Caitlin! Will be back ASAP! 10 out of 10!”


7. Hannah L.

“Nash had such a great time with Hannah. Before and during the stay she was very communicative. I got picture updates about how Nash was doing. Nash had a great time playing with her dog Duke, and he came home tired but very happy.”


8. Melissa L.

“Melissa did everything she could to make Chloe at home. Offered her food to he, gave her her medication, allowed her to use her "comfort pillow" and mat. Melissa allowed her access to her yard to get air, and take care of her needs. Unfortunately this was Chloe's first overnighter with anyone, and she didn't eat as well as if she'd been there before.”


9. Samantha V.
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was 10 and have always had a heart for animals. I now take care of my own farm and it is an absolute joy. I love animals and being able to provide services to people and their pets. I have a very flexible schedule to ensure your pet is getting the proper care and attention it deserves. Pets are family and deserve to be treated like it! I have two acres fenced in, so your pup can get plenty of fun and exercise. I have a golden retriever who loves to play with other dogs and will be happy to keep your pet company, along with an outdoor dog and cat on my farm. Your dog will have full access to my home and yard while being supervised, and can easily be crated if that is what you prefer.


10. Darah Q.

“Darah did a great job with Finn! She sent me photos showing him playing with her two dogs, and also sent me updates. Finn would have been happy to stay another day! Thanks, Darah!”




11. Lindsey H.


“I couldn't have ask for anything more. This was my dog's first time staying with a sitter and I wasn't sure how things would go but Lindsey's experience in boarding and working in kennels put my mind at ease and I knew my dog was in capable hands. She kept me updated the whole 5 days I was gone, sent photos and was overall great to work with. She is now my go to person in the future.”


12. Monica C.


“Monica is just so great with Shiloh and I can tell that Soon is very well taken care of. This was the first time she had an extended stay and every day I received a morning update on how Shiloh was with a cute photo. Shiloh is so excited for her next visit!”


13. Nicole S.

“Nicole was great! My two dogs looked so happy in the pictures I was sent daily! It was good knowing they were in a home with a family to give them attention.”


14. Rumi S.

“Rumi took great care of my Bernese mountain dog Flynn! He was in literal paradise, she sent updates with photos, she was very easy to get ahold of and communicate with, and made his entire stay so wonderful! We will for sure be using her services again!!”


15. Wolfie J.
“Wolfie is friendly, caring, conscientious, reliable and engaging. She uses affection, positive words and actions with the pet. She understands them and their needs. Pets are in good hands with her.”


16. Rebecca R.
“I have known Becky about 4 years. She is a sweet person who loves her dogs Cooper & Remi. She loves cats and bunnies too. She is very responsible and would take wonderful care of your furry friends. I would recommend Becky as a great pet sitter!”


17. Jeffrey V.
“Jeff loves dogs & has been great walking & playing with my golden retriever . A former educator , he is reliable & trustworthy . He is retired and flexible with his free time , but stays busy playing competitive pickleball , so he's in good shape to care for an active pet . I would highly recommend him .”


18. Jamie D.


“Jamie and her sweet family has loved and cared for our sweet senior dog Gracie May so well that after the first stay, I was completely comfortable having Gracie there. She sent pictures, and often texted me to just say, “she’s doing great”. I feel like God sent the perfect family to care for until she is no longer with us. We lost our sitters for Gracie unexpectedly and I had to search for a new sitter. We found Jamie. I couldn’t be happier!!”


19. Emily C.

“Emily took our dog very last minute and even made time for a meet and greet before his stay with her. She was responsive and sent pictures of our pooch. I felt good knowing he was in such good hands! Her dog and kids were adorable.”


20. Judith P.


“I felt great leaving Natalie with Judith and Blue. Judith sent me pictures and updates all weekend. Natalie came home worn out from a great time! ??”
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Howard is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Howard dog boarding rates can be found as low as $25 to as high as $34 per night.
As of Apr 2025, 55 sitters provided dog boarding in Howard. 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, 100% of Howard dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Howard have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Howard.
Rover makes it easy to find Howard 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 55 dog boarding sitters in Howard on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Howard, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.
