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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
28 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

Megan always takes such great care of our Kota girl. She sends pics and updates almost daily and is a great communicator about drop off and pick up times. She cares for Kota like she is her own and I always know she will be well loved while we are gone. So grateful for Megan!!

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Christopher V.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Christopher been nothing but amazing with our pups. He’s gone above and beyond what we expected and that’s why he will always be our go to person. He’s done an amazing job I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a sitter to watch over ur precious loved one

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Michelle R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
32 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Erin and Chris did an excellent job with our energetic little guy! They provided him with exceptional care and love. They went above and beyond to send us pictures through this stay, also! We would highly recommend them!

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Amber K.
Sitter Profile Image: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Went above and beyond to keep our pup happy, he did better than he ever has! Would 100% recommend and go back to them again, thank you for everything!

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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
39 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Jessica watched Tripper for us during our most recent trip out of town. It was our first time boarding Tripper anywhere, and he had a blast. He met and played with her dog Rip and cat Ghost as well as the other dogs she watched during his 5-day stay. He came home tired and happy. She communicated and was flexible with drop-off and pick-up, and sent us updates to let us know how Tripper was doing. We would absolutely love to board with her again. We highly recommend her!

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Abby & Jason C.
Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia B.
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Cynthia B.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Right when we walked in Wilbur sniffed out the toys and bully sticks! Cynthia kept us updates with pictures and videos of Wilbur running around and playing in the yard all weekend.

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Kayla L.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
43 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Casandra was absolutely amazing! You can tell she has so much love for the animals in her care. We were kept up to date with updates throughout the entire stay and Penny looked like she has so much fun with Casandra! Book with her!

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Emily R.
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Osvaldo M.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
34 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

They were so sweet! They provided lots of pictures and updates, and our dog had a great time. I also appreciated the responsiveness and last-minute booking. We would definitely use them again!

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Kayla G.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Kayla was a fantastic host for our dog. This was our first Rover experience and she made it a great one. Very responsive and answered any questions we had. Highly recommend her to anyone!

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Melanie R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
13 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

Melanie and family were wonderful. We had so much peace of mind having our 2 small dogs in their care for our 2+ week trip to Europe. They did a great job updating us and sending pictures. 5 stars all around!!! We look forward to booking with them again in the future. :)

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Ashly B.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
13 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Ashly took great care of my Golden overnite. My baby came back happy, and even ate her food, which often doesn't happen when she is away from me. Thanks Ashly!

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Cory G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
154 reviews
52 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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Kelly V.
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$35
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4.7 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Kelly took great care of Cooper while we were out of town for a week! I loved knowing that she’s a dog trainer. He got along great with her dogs and had a place nearby to run. She was also super responsive. Will definitely use her again.

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Elizabeth W.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Elizabeth was amazing! So communicative, smart with how she handled the dogs in her care, and incredibly loving with my pup. I will absolutely be booking with her again.

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Melissa M.
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Missy H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

I think Missy has got to be the best sitter my dog Bella has ever had. Not only did Missy welcome the challenge of a spicy chihuahua but she mastered it. By the end she let her hold her! And if any of you are owners of little anxious dogs you know this is a big deal!! Missy also did a great job communicating with us and sending tons of photos which we appreciated. Having Bella stay with Missy made us feel at ease, allowing us to enjoy our trip to the fullest knowing Bella was in good hands. Would highly recommend booking with Missy and I’m sure Bella looks forward to her next visit!

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Ariadna R.
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Jessica C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 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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Jaden B.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
21 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Jaden was extremely patient with Frank, who is only 1 and 1/2 years old and can be a little naughty. He communicated and sent updates regularly. Highly recommended!

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Morgan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Morgan is AMAZING!!!! I was able to enjoy my trip knowing my pup was in the best care and could tell she truly cared for my dog the same way I would! He came home extra happy and in good spirits. I’m so glad I found such a reliable dog sitter - Morgan is truly the best and I look forward to using her service again!

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

Jen is amazing! Watched my girl last minute for a week. Jen is very communicative, sent a bunch of pictures and kept me updated on how my girl was doing! Definitely recommend Jen! ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra H.
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Alexandra H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
361 reviews
82 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Alexandra was awesome! I’m a paranoid helicopter mom who had never left my dogs with anyone but friends and family before, but I felt completely at ease leaving them with Alexandra! She let me bring my dogs over for a meet and greet before their stay to make sure everyone got along and her pup is super sweet. Her huge yard is absolutely amazing for my high energy dogs. Her knowledge of dog behavior and separating for dinner time made me feel very safe that my girls were in good hands. I’ll be using her services again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog appeared to have a great time staying with Chris! At pick-up, he sat by Chris like he was an old friend! (Not in a hurry to get to the car) Pics he sent we're appreciated and funny! Definitely will book again!

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Jerri G.
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Edie was a total pro with my very fussy / picky / anxious girl, who trusted Edie right away. Edie went the extra mile for her -- literally -- as she gave her amazing long walks which was invaluable. I felt super assured knowing my dog was in very capable hands which there is no better feeling when your dog is away. Thank you Edie!

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Tarryl B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Osvaldo did a great job with my English Bulldog. I got alot of updates daily with videos and pics. I had a list of things i needed followed with play management and food prep. They did an excellent job! We will definitely use their services again.

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Tobias B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was a wonderful with my Ollie! He had been nervous but she was able to help him get settled! She sent me notes and photos each day to help MY nerves! I would definitely return to her!

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Julie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa was wonderful! Communicative, professional, followed our care instructions perfectly, and Butter came home a happy girl. Loved the updates she provided too. Would highly recommend.

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Ben F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Host was fantastic! Our puppy Oliver had a great time playing with her dog Hazel. Will definitely come back.

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Michael P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie took in my pup like her own! Everything about this was simple and she took almost 100 photos through our weeklong vacation. Great option that we will use again if needed!

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Heather L.
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Erin and Chris R. were exceptional! I appreciated that Erin sent pictures and updates. Jade was like family at their house. If I could rate 10 stars I would.

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Alicia J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karina is a wonderful pet sitter, she sent us pictures and a video of our Coco while pet sitting here. Coco seemed to enjoy the time with her and even though Coco and her cat Sylvia didn't get along, everything went just fine, Karina manage to make it work. I would definitely book with her next time again!!

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Livier P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leo has been part of Tiffany's family a few times now and every time she has been incredibly responsive, flexible, and very loving to our old man! Very thankful to have found her ❤️

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Nicole M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessami was great to communicate with and took wonderful care of my dog! I booked last minute and she was happy to accommodate. Would recommend.

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Ashley S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaylie was great. She took into consideration the cause for my pups stay and was very accessible. Her flexibility and understanding are awesome.

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Ezequiel R.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Johnston on Rover is $44.4 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 392 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Johnston. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Johnston sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Johnston landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Johnston home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Johnston.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Johnston sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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