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“She was beyond amazing with my fur baby. He has a bad abused past, and this was my first time leaving him since we rescued him 4 months ago. She kept me up to date multiple times a day like I asked. He was comfortable with her. Definitely will be using Rachel again.”


“Carol was super nice and super flexible. She checked in and sent pictures of Benny his whole stay. Carol provided such a peace of mind for me and my family and Benny was pretty happy ?. I will definitely book with Carol again.”



“Leslie is absolutely the best! She was so amazing with our high energy Boxer pup, Benny. Her dogs were so friendly to him too. We were beyond anxious about leaving him but she kept us in the loop with pics while we were gone. I can’t recommend her enough!”


“Sean was great! He was very responsive and sent some photos during Obi's stay with him. Sean was also quite flexible with our short notice for the booking and as we were running a bit late to pick up our dog. He has a wonderful setup at his home and I can definitely tell my dog had plenty of time spent playing because of how tired he was when we picked him up!”


“Extremely happy. Buddy liked Samantha right away. Drop off and pick up were super easy. She sent me pics of my little guy so I could see that he was adjusting well. Definitely will book with her again.”


“Pam is a delight. I highly recommend. She is professional, kind, thoughtful, detailed with care needs, ensured Toby's safety, preferences had been provided and comfort. Pam was very prompt with responding. Provided timely updates with pictures. From our initial meet, drop off and pick up, I experienced such a loving environment and felt Toby was very much welcomed, cared for and had fun running with Pam's little fur babies. Pam's dogs and two cats are very social and adorable. Pam let him sleep in her bed at night knowing he does same at home. Toby returned home very relaxed and showed no signs of being stressed. She truly welcomed and cared for Toby as if her own. I already booked his next stay. Thank you Pam!”


“Gabriella has watched my pup many times. She always is very responsive is proactive about updates. I never worry about Wynnie when I am gone! Gabriella goes above and beyond to make sure Wynnie is well taken care of and that I have peace of mind. She’s the best!”


“Good people here! Trooper had a great time there. Sent pictures daily of my buddy on walks and snoozing. They are very flexible and communicate very well. Would highly recommend for your dog sitting. I will definitely be going back so trooper can see his new friends!”


“She was amazing, kept me updated with pictures and how he was doing my Jordan didn't want to leave he was all over Linda kinda like say bye but kept coming back , thank you so much Linda ♥️”


“Megan is AMAZING! Pixel and Lincoln love their holidays at her place and are always so well looked after. We absolutely love all the photos and updates! We know that we are leaving the dogs in good hands.”


“Katherine was excellent with our black lab! Even with a fairly short notice, she and her family welcomed her and took great care of her over the weekend. Would book again!”



“Donna does a great job and my dog enjoys spending time with her at her house. I have used Donna several times and definitely recommend her. ”


“We had a great first Rover experience with Molly and her dog Izzi. It was our first time leaving our dog for the weekend and Molly was perfect with our nervous dog, and with communication and sending pics. I know our dog felt much more at ease with the help of having Izzi around. We’ll definitely rebook with Molly & Izzi - highly recommend!”


“Jess (and her pup) are the best and easiest to work with! My dog loves staying with them. Plus Jess is organized and proactive and friendly. Perfect combo!”


“Ruth was fabulous. My little 7lb Maggie was a new rescue that I only had for 2 months. She was so scared of EVERYTHING. Ruth has a nice small and quiet home. She was able to give my little doggie the individual and personal attention she really needed. I felt completely confident that Maggie would be cared for very well. We even received pictures and updates regularly while we were away. I'll definitely be calling Ruth, if we go out of town again.”


“Felix has some of that 'dog whisper' magic. He was generous with sharing his home and love while watching our dog. We can tell our dog felt secure and relaxed while under his care and had some fun of his own while we were away.”


“Joshua took great care of our 1 year old Golden Doodle Shiloh. Joshua sent regular pictures and videos of our dog smiling and relaxing and hanging out with other friendly dogs. Joshua was okay with 7am drop off and pick up times. We plan on booking with Joshua again.”


“Finley was well taken care of. I had no worries about him when I was away. Terry sent pics which was a plus. Great experience. Will book again.”


“Susan and her pets were like a vacation for our dog, Maizee, while we were on ours. Maizee was very obviously treated as if she were one of Susan’s pets and came home nice and tired. Will absolutely book with Susan again.”
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1. Rachel B.


“She was beyond amazing with my fur baby. He has a bad abused past, and this was my first time leaving him since we rescued him 4 months ago. She kept me up to date multiple times a day like I asked. He was comfortable with her. Definitely will be using Rachel again.”


2. Carol R.

“Carol was super nice and super flexible. She checked in and sent pictures of Benny his whole stay. Carol provided such a peace of mind for me and my family and Benny was pretty happy ?. I will definitely book with Carol again.”




3. Leslie T.

“Leslie is absolutely the best! She was so amazing with our high energy Boxer pup, Benny. Her dogs were so friendly to him too. We were beyond anxious about leaving him but she kept us in the loop with pics while we were gone. I can’t recommend her enough!”


4. Sean D.

“Sean was great! He was very responsive and sent some photos during Obi's stay with him. Sean was also quite flexible with our short notice for the booking and as we were running a bit late to pick up our dog. He has a wonderful setup at his home and I can definitely tell my dog had plenty of time spent playing because of how tired he was when we picked him up!”


5. Samantha M.

“Extremely happy. Buddy liked Samantha right away. Drop off and pick up were super easy. She sent me pics of my little guy so I could see that he was adjusting well. Definitely will book with her again.”


6. Pam P.

“Pam is a delight. I highly recommend. She is professional, kind, thoughtful, detailed with care needs, ensured Toby's safety, preferences had been provided and comfort. Pam was very prompt with responding. Provided timely updates with pictures. From our initial meet, drop off and pick up, I experienced such a loving environment and felt Toby was very much welcomed, cared for and had fun running with Pam's little fur babies. Pam's dogs and two cats are very social and adorable. Pam let him sleep in her bed at night knowing he does same at home. Toby returned home very relaxed and showed no signs of being stressed. She truly welcomed and cared for Toby as if her own. I already booked his next stay. Thank you Pam!”


7. Gabriella R.

“Gabriella has watched my pup many times. She always is very responsive is proactive about updates. I never worry about Wynnie when I am gone! Gabriella goes above and beyond to make sure Wynnie is well taken care of and that I have peace of mind. She’s the best!”


8. Jacob R.

“Good people here! Trooper had a great time there. Sent pictures daily of my buddy on walks and snoozing. They are very flexible and communicate very well. Would highly recommend for your dog sitting. I will definitely be going back so trooper can see his new friends!”


9. Linda C.

“She was amazing, kept me updated with pictures and how he was doing my Jordan didn't want to leave he was all over Linda kinda like say bye but kept coming back , thank you so much Linda ♥️”


10. Megan O.

“Megan is AMAZING! Pixel and Lincoln love their holidays at her place and are always so well looked after. We absolutely love all the photos and updates! We know that we are leaving the dogs in good hands.”


11. Katherine O.

“Katherine was excellent with our black lab! Even with a fairly short notice, she and her family welcomed her and took great care of her over the weekend. Would book again!”




12. Donna F.


“Donna does a great job and my dog enjoys spending time with her at her house. I have used Donna several times and definitely recommend her. ”


13. Molly H.

“We had a great first Rover experience with Molly and her dog Izzi. It was our first time leaving our dog for the weekend and Molly was perfect with our nervous dog, and with communication and sending pics. I know our dog felt much more at ease with the help of having Izzi around. We’ll definitely rebook with Molly & Izzi - highly recommend!”


14. Jess W.

“Jess (and her pup) are the best and easiest to work with! My dog loves staying with them. Plus Jess is organized and proactive and friendly. Perfect combo!”


15. Ru D.

“Ruth was fabulous. My little 7lb Maggie was a new rescue that I only had for 2 months. She was so scared of EVERYTHING. Ruth has a nice small and quiet home. She was able to give my little doggie the individual and personal attention she really needed. I felt completely confident that Maggie would be cared for very well. We even received pictures and updates regularly while we were away. I'll definitely be calling Ruth, if we go out of town again.”


16. Felix J.

“Felix has some of that 'dog whisper' magic. He was generous with sharing his home and love while watching our dog. We can tell our dog felt secure and relaxed while under his care and had some fun of his own while we were away.”


17. Joshua H.

“Joshua took great care of our 1 year old Golden Doodle Shiloh. Joshua sent regular pictures and videos of our dog smiling and relaxing and hanging out with other friendly dogs. Joshua was okay with 7am drop off and pick up times. We plan on booking with Joshua again.”


18. Terry S.

“Finley was well taken care of. I had no worries about him when I was away. Terry sent pics which was a plus. Great experience. Will book again.”


19. Susan M.
“Susan and her pets were like a vacation for our dog, Maizee, while we were on ours. Maizee was very obviously treated as if she were one of Susan’s pets and came home nice and tired. Will absolutely book with Susan again.”


20. Jenn V.

“Jenn was fantastic! Maple was well loved and we received lots of pictures during our week away. I would definitely recommend Jenn to anyone in need of a sitter.”
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As of Jul 2024, 391 sitters provided dog boarding in Madison Area. 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, 93% of Madison Area dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Madison Area have an average of 15 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 Madison Area.
Rover makes it easy to find Madison Area 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 391 dog boarding sitters in Madison Area on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Madison Area, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% 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.
