Dog Boarding in Iowa City, CA
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“I had such a great experience with Tiffany and her family! This was my first time leaving George with someone unknown, and Tiffany made it so easy for me. Such a lovely family and so kind and loving to George. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
“My dogs love Lynn and her precious pups. They always have a great time! I am never worried when my dogs are boarding with Lynn. She takes wonderful care of them and treats them like family (spoils them with treats)!”
“Would definitely book again. Levi had a great time.”
“Thank you Poulette for sitting Blue! He seem well taking care of and very happy when he returned today. I would definitely recommend you as a great dog sitter!”
“Beau seemed to be doing wonderfully with Julie and family. He got some spoiling for sure and even some extra care when he had some stomach issues. The property is wonderful and they are really set up for dog care.”
“Cynthia took great care of my little girl! She’s very polite, professional and caring. I will trust her to care for my fur babies whenever needed in the future. She sent me updates and pictures every day.”
“Grant was FANTASTIC! Our dog had never been in doggie day care or boarding (2yo) and Grant helped to supervise her very closely, allow a gradual introduction with other dogs and make sure not to allow any aggression from any other dogs. He exercised the dogs outside and let them stay outside if they wished during daytime instead of crating at all, which was great! Grant also sent pictures and videos to ease my worried mind. I HIGHLY recommend Grant as a dogsitter!!”
“Ruby watched my pup while I was away and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience! From the very first interaction, she was professional, friendly, and eager to ensure my boy felt comfortable and safe in my absence. Throughout the time I was away,, Ruby provided regular updates, including photos and videos, which made me feel at ease and reassured that my pet was being well cared for. I would highly recommend Ruby to anyone in need of a reliable and caring pet sitter. I will certainly be booking again for my next trip!”
“Kandra did really good with my dog. She had her for a month or so. My dog was very happy and grew up with lots of love. Thanks again for all your help!”
“This family was wonderful to mine, they took amazing care of our dogs with great communication. They would always update us whether it was good or bad, and would send us tons of amazing pictures of them. We felt good knowing that our dogs were in good and safe hands.”
“Marisol was absolutely incredible. She was super flexible with dates of care as my plans kept changing due to a last minute trip. She sent PLENTY of photos to keep my spirits up and even taught Olive a new trick and sent us home with some custom doggie treats that have Olive’s name on them. 10/10 would recommend her and will be keeping her in mind for our next trip.”
“Kelsey took great care of our labradoodle! She was very kind and understanding. He enjoyed playing with her dogs and we loved all the photos sent!”
“Milo had a lovely stay at Marcela and Brian's place. Their 2 dogs were adorable and tried to play with him so it was nice to know that he had a couple of playmates. Both Marcela and Brian were very responsive and sent photo updates as well which was very comforting for me since this was the first stay for Milo. Overall, I would use their dog boarding services next time!”
“Tyler did a great job watching my two big dogs. He was always available for updates throughout my trip and his knowledge of dogs was evident throughout our interactions. I felt relaxed knowing my dogs were in good hands with Tyler. They came home happy and healthy. Would definitely recommend Tyler to anyone.”
“Jessica and Tim were awesome fur baby sitters! They sent us many photos of Lally through the week, and she looked like she fit right in with them! They were great with communication, and we felt very trusting of them with our smallest family member. Thank you guys!”
“Our Leo had great fun while boarding with Arwin and her family. We received multiple updates with pictures of Leo every day while we were on our vacation. Leo got a lot of space to run around their ranch which he absolutely loved it! Thank you so much Arwin for your efforts in caring for Leo!”
“Thank you so much Ashleigh!! Took great care of my puppy and gave updates. Lula had great fun and will definitely be boarding her with Ashleigh and her family the next time I’m in the area.”
“I was so nervous about leaving my dog with a “stanger” but he did great with Destiny. She sent us pictures every day and treated him like a member of her family. I will definitely use her again if we are in need of a pet sitter.”
“My dog is 16 and has lost most of his vision. It was our honeymoon and we were worried about him. Daman was fabulous. She sent pictures and videos at the end of every day. He just looked relaxed and it made our honeymoon so much less stressful. When I picked him up he was just relaxed. I appreciate everything she did and my little guy was well taken care of. Having a senior dog I get very worried but she was amazing with him. 10/10”
“Aron takes great care of my dog, and she has a blast with all the other animals there, like one big happy family. He has lots of space and the dogs are free to move about and find their spots. Ideal for me with my spontaneous travels, so happy Aron does what he does.”
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Tiffany S.
“I had such a great experience with Tiffany and her family! This was my first time leaving George with someone unknown, and Tiffany made it so easy for me. Such a lovely family and so kind and loving to George. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
Lynn T.
“My dogs love Lynn and her precious pups. They always have a great time! I am never worried when my dogs are boarding with Lynn. She takes wonderful care of them and treats them like family (spoils them with treats)!”
Ashly A.
“Would definitely book again. Levi had a great time.”
Poulette & Jennifer P.
“Thank you Poulette for sitting Blue! He seem well taking care of and very happy when he returned today. I would definitely recommend you as a great dog sitter!”
Julie C.
“Beau seemed to be doing wonderfully with Julie and family. He got some spoiling for sure and even some extra care when he had some stomach issues. The property is wonderful and they are really set up for dog care.”
Cynthia B.
“Cynthia took great care of my little girl! She’s very polite, professional and caring. I will trust her to care for my fur babies whenever needed in the future. She sent me updates and pictures every day.”
Grant H.
“Grant was FANTASTIC! Our dog had never been in doggie day care or boarding (2yo) and Grant helped to supervise her very closely, allow a gradual introduction with other dogs and make sure not to allow any aggression from any other dogs. He exercised the dogs outside and let them stay outside if they wished during daytime instead of crating at all, which was great! Grant also sent pictures and videos to ease my worried mind. I HIGHLY recommend Grant as a dogsitter!!”
Ruby B.
“Ruby watched my pup while I was away and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience! From the very first interaction, she was professional, friendly, and eager to ensure my boy felt comfortable and safe in my absence. Throughout the time I was away,, Ruby provided regular updates, including photos and videos, which made me feel at ease and reassured that my pet was being well cared for. I would highly recommend Ruby to anyone in need of a reliable and caring pet sitter. I will certainly be booking again for my next trip!”
Kandra A.
“Kandra did really good with my dog. She had her for a month or so. My dog was very happy and grew up with lots of love. Thanks again for all your help!”
Justin & Vanessa M.
“This family was wonderful to mine, they took amazing care of our dogs with great communication. They would always update us whether it was good or bad, and would send us tons of amazing pictures of them. We felt good knowing that our dogs were in good and safe hands.”
Marisol A.
“Marisol was absolutely incredible. She was super flexible with dates of care as my plans kept changing due to a last minute trip. She sent PLENTY of photos to keep my spirits up and even taught Olive a new trick and sent us home with some custom doggie treats that have Olive’s name on them. 10/10 would recommend her and will be keeping her in mind for our next trip.”
Kelsey W.
“Kelsey took great care of our labradoodle! She was very kind and understanding. He enjoyed playing with her dogs and we loved all the photos sent!”
Marcela C.
“Milo had a lovely stay at Marcela and Brian's place. Their 2 dogs were adorable and tried to play with him so it was nice to know that he had a couple of playmates. Both Marcela and Brian were very responsive and sent photo updates as well which was very comforting for me since this was the first stay for Milo. Overall, I would use their dog boarding services next time!”
TYLER M.
“Tyler did a great job watching my two big dogs. He was always available for updates throughout my trip and his knowledge of dogs was evident throughout our interactions. I felt relaxed knowing my dogs were in good hands with Tyler. They came home happy and healthy. Would definitely recommend Tyler to anyone.”
Jessica M.
“Jessica and Tim were awesome fur baby sitters! They sent us many photos of Lally through the week, and she looked like she fit right in with them! They were great with communication, and we felt very trusting of them with our smallest family member. Thank you guys!”
Arwen C.
“Our Leo had great fun while boarding with Arwin and her family. We received multiple updates with pictures of Leo every day while we were on our vacation. Leo got a lot of space to run around their ranch which he absolutely loved it! Thank you so much Arwin for your efforts in caring for Leo!”
Ashleigh W.
“Thank you so much Ashleigh!! Took great care of my puppy and gave updates. Lula had great fun and will definitely be boarding her with Ashleigh and her family the next time I’m in the area.”
Destiny B.
“I was so nervous about leaving my dog with a “stanger” but he did great with Destiny. She sent us pictures every day and treated him like a member of her family. I will definitely use her again if we are in need of a pet sitter.”
Daman G.
“My dog is 16 and has lost most of his vision. It was our honeymoon and we were worried about him. Daman was fabulous. She sent pictures and videos at the end of every day. He just looked relaxed and it made our honeymoon so much less stressful. When I picked him up he was just relaxed. I appreciate everything she did and my little guy was well taken care of. Having a senior dog I get very worried but she was amazing with him. 10/10”
Aron A.
“Aron takes great care of my dog, and she has a blast with all the other animals there, like one big happy family. He has lots of space and the dogs are free to move about and find their spots. Ideal for me with my spontaneous travels, so happy Aron does what he does.”
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As of Aug 2025, 93 sitters provided dog boarding in Iowa City. 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, 97% of Iowa City dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Iowa City have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 18 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 Iowa City.
Rover makes it easy to find Iowa City 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 93 dog boarding sitters in Iowa City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Iowa City, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 88% 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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