Dog Boarding Lakeland
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“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Theo had so much fun with Karen and her family, and I loved the daily updates of their adventures! I highly recommend booking with Karen!”
“I can't recommend Kelly enough! She is so incredibly loving and treated our small dog, Axel, like royalty while we were away. She sent frequent updates and photos of him living his absolute best life snuggling on the couch. Having total peace of mind while on vacation is priceless, and it's such a relief to find someone so trustworthy. Kelly is the absolute best!”
“We had our dog Monty stay with Derek and Nicole for 10 days when we were out of town. They were great with communication and pictures and took great care of our 1 year dog. We we recommend and use them again!”
“We had a great experience with Carman! She took such good care of Button and treated her like their own. We felt completely comfortable knowing she was in good hands. Would definitely recommend! 🐾❤️”
“I’ve never left my Smudge before. Kaitlyn you are a God send! Thank you for the videos to reassure me that he was happy. He obviously loves you! I will only call you for my baby! Highly recommend you for anyone that is nervous about leaving their pet!! ❤️”
“Monica did a wonderful job taking care of our dog while we were out of town. She kept us updated as to how things were going. We could really rest easy knowing he was being well taken care of. She cares for your pet as if they were her own.”
“Jessica was fantastic about taking care of my dog. They gave me daily update and could tell they really wanted to make her comfortable. They were responsive to all of my questions it was such a great experience.”
“Theresa was an excellent caretaker of our senior Yorkshire terrier. She took the time to understand the uniqueness of our aging dog and was very empathetic. Because she listened so well to our concerns, I felt great leaving him for the weekend and he had a great time. She’s responsive and transparent in communication. Her family is the sweetest, and I promise your pup will get lots of snuggles in their stay with Theresa with all the attention!”
“Alicja was very sweet and communicative. She helped us as soon as we needed it. We learned a lot about our dogs as they stayed with her and received pictures every day! I highly, highly recommend her!”
“Allene took such good care of my bb Sloane! She sent great recaps and the cutest photos each day. She also has two wonderful pups that offered Sloane a lot of friendship and play during her stay and they were gentle with her since she’s little! Would definitely book Allene again!”
“Robert sent photos and videos everyday. He really picked up on our dog's personalities. We will definitely use him again and recommend him to others. The dogs had a great time!”
“Rozalyn was a wonderful caretaker of our dog. Her dog and our dog got a long really well. She did everything that I asked her to do. She also sent us a lot of pictures! We would highly recommend her.”
“Our 10 month old pup stayed with Dawn family and other small size pups over the Christmas. I feel so happy I found Dawn because she is so knowledgeable and care and love for the dogs. She constantly send me update and pics and videos of my dog and answering any questions real fast. This place beats other boarding place ten blocks away! This will be our go to place for sitting when we are out of town in the future”
“Stan was a wonderful caregiver to our dog, Harley. He made us feel comfortable by asking a lot of questions about the care and feeding of him. He sent a photo and an update each day. His home was well set up for dogs and it was a very chill place for Harley to relax. We would absolutely have Stan watch our dog again!”
“Giana was absolutely wonderful! Took amazing care of our Lily (5yo great dane with terrible separation anxiety), barely 1 week post op from a tail amputation. She was so sweet and compassionate with Lily as well as went the extra mile to make sure she was comfortable as well as making sure her meds were taken. Would 100% trust Giana with Lily and any other pet again in the future. Giana was a wonderful communicator who sent updates & pictures as well as responded quickly to any questions/messages. Can’t thank her & her husband enough, as well recommend them!”
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Lakeland
Leslie was absolutely fantastic with our Golden Retriever, Stella! Stella is our little princess, and Leslie went above and beyond to accommodate not just her daily needs, but all of her personal preferences. Leaving a pet behind can be tough, but Leslie sent frequent updates showing Stella seamlessly integrating right into her family. Knowing she was getting constant love, affection, and attention, rather than staying in a standard boarding center gave us total peace of mind while traveling. Leslie treated Stella like one of her own, and we couldn't have asked for a better host. We will definitely be booking with her again!
Emily was great to work with! She was helpful in working with our schedule to meet and great as well as with drop-off and pick-up. She provided updates and photos of Charlie throughout the weekend that assured us Charlie was in good hands. So thankful for the care she provided!
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- Screened pet sitters have passed a third-party background check and show verified reviews from other pet parents, like you.
- Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
- 24/7 support from the Rover team–here to help if you ever need someone to talk to.
Why Choose Rover?
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
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How to book dog boarding
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Lakeland home-away-from-home, 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 Lakeland.
<b>Tip:</b> 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 Lakeland 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 , 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 .
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 MN 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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