Dog Boarding in Iowa City
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1. Jason W.
“Jason is wonderful! He loves our pups and they love him right back! Always reliable, professional and kind. Can't rate him highly enough. 😀”
2. Gina F.
“Gina was the best! Our little fur ball had a blast at Gina’s- she settled right in, enjoyed her doggie friends, burnt off energy on long walks, and was a happy camper when we picked her up. Gina was extremely friendly and flexible with us. She was quick to respond and sent lots of cute pictures and videos. We would book Gina again in a heartbeat!”
3. Lori P.
“Lori was so accommodating to us and after meeting for the first time, we knew our dog would be in wonderful hands. We appreciated the photos and updates along the way!”
4. Ashley D.
“My pup loves going over to Ashley’s and I feel very comfortable leaving Shiloh under her care. I have used her services multiple times and definitely recommend!”
5. Anna S.
“Awesome experience. Thank you for caring for Piper!!”
6. Sydney & Michael S.
“If we could rate more than 5 stars we would! It’s stressful leaving your pets behind while you go on a trip, but we knew they were in good care with the daily updates and photos we received. We would recommend them to anyone looking for pet care. Thanks Sydney and Michael!”
7. Jake M.
“Jake and Walter did a great job with Happy! Nice clean backyard and was very responsive to my texts. I will absolutely be booking again with these two!”
8. Cody & Ashley S.
“Cody and Ashley were great with my dog, Louie. I had great communication with both of them during his stay with both texts and photos. I knew from the first meet and greet that Louie would be well taken care of. I will definitely be a repeat customer!”
9. Adela H.
“Adela was wonderful with our boys. She communicated often, sent photos and kept us up to date on how they were doing. She was very calm and caring when one of them seemed to have caught a bug. We felt horrible about it, but she assured it was ok and he was getting better. Thank you Adela!”
10. Morgan K.
“Morgan did an incredible job with Rusty and was very adherent to his normal schedule. I received picture updates while I was away which always makes it easier to leave my pup knowing he’s in good hands. I already have Morgan booked again!”
11. Rosa M.
“Rosa was great! She was very nice, welcoming, and patient with my puppy. She sent pictures and updates throughout the day, I will definitely be booking with her again!”
12. Christian D.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better caretaker! He was highly communicative when it came to how my pet was doing as well as sending pictures. Very patient and helpful, especially good with younger dogs!!!”
13. Madison S.
“Madison was great! I booked last minute and she worked with me on the time and everything. My pup came home and slept the WHOLE DAY because she was so tired out from the playing she got while with her! She sent pictures and communicated through the whole stay! Definitely rec booking your pup with her!”
14. Trish C.
“Trish was amazing with Finnegan! She was super responsive and I could tell from the pictures and videos she was sending me that he had a blast. I will definitely be bringing Finn back to her and I highly recommend others to do the same.”
15. Danny P.
“Danny took great care of my dog Bodi while I was out of town. Many walks, trips to the dog park and cuddles just like at home. Danny sent many updates with photos and I felt at ease knowing my dog was safe and happy. Thank you Danny!”
16. Edward A.
“Thank you so much to you both! I think Rosie and Miles very much enjoyed there time with you and felt very safe and comfortable! Loved all the photos!”
17. Savanna F.
“Savanna was so great! She boarded my 3 dogs on short notice after I was injured, and even kept them an extra day. The dogs all seemed happy and comfortable, and her daily pictures were so nice!”
18. Emily A.
“Pip had a wonderful time at Emily’s home with her and her Fiancés dog Frankie! Emily was flexible with scheduling pickup and drop off times and sent plenty of fun photos! Pip will be visiting again!”
19. Kelly A.
“Kelly treated my dog as one of her own! She took him on walks, made him a special Sunday breakfast, and let him play in the kiddie pool with her 2 other dogs all weekend. I will absolutely be rebooking with her if I ever need boarding services in the future.”
20. Emma B.
“Emma is very caring of her pets. She grew up with 3 cats and two dogs. She loves walking dogs, playing with them as well as snuggling with them! This includes a 75 lb puppy! She is responsible and very caring!”
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As of May 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Iowa City 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 Iowa City dog boarding rates can be found as low as $22 to as high as $48 per night.
As of May 2025, 214 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, 94% of Iowa City dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Iowa City have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 214 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, 89% offer medication administration, and 89% 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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