Dog Boarding In North Central Columbus, Ohio

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Alexandria V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Alexandria is the best. She took care of Star as her own. She even went to the vet to pick up some medications that were needed during the stay. I would go with Alexandria again anytime over anyone else! I cannot say enough good things about her. She clearly loves dogs and goes above and beyond expectations!

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Mukta A.
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Sally B.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
217 reviews
51 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43229

As always Sally was great! Lots of pictures - smiling dogs in them!! I just feel so at ease when I’m out of town knowing my fur babies are so well taken care of. We are repeat guests & will be booking more in the future!!

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Anjanette G.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43209

Angie was wonderful with our one year old mini bernedoodle Reggie. This was only the second time he stayed in someone’s house and the first time with Angie ! She’s a happy, very positive person and gave Reggie lots of TLC while we were away. She also had to administer pills to him and she wasn’t bothered by that at all. We plan to use her services again in January 2026.

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Nancy E.
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Rayann S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
12 repeat clients
6 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43202

Rayann was absolutely amazing with my girls, who admittedly are a handful. She and her family made them feel as loved and cared for as we do, and was happy to keep us updated on how they did during their stay.

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Khalyn M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43219

Communicated well and fully embraced Harlem . We will definitely rebook again . This is the perfect space for Harlem and he was given the ability to explore and connect with others .

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Mary M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Mary was absolutely amazing with Layla! She communicated consistently and thoughtfully, sending pictures at least twice a day, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Layla usually goes on a bit of a hunger strike when I leave, but she was so comfortable with Mary that she ate every single meal. That alone says everything! Layla looked genuinely happy in every photo and was clearly very well cared for. Mary also shared how much she loved spending time with Layla, and it truly sounds like they both had a great time together. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and will absolutely be using Mary’s services again in the future.

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Dawn M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
24 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Yet again, Dawn has been just wonderful with our blind, senior dog. We’ve never had any issues over the several times we’ve booked Dawn, and will always recommend her! See you soon, Dawn!

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Megan & Jay O.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43214

Megan and Jay are amazing! They’re so thoughtful, warmhearted, and truly wonderful people. They took such great care of Malie, and she felt right at home with them. Their boys were fantastic with her—playing and keeping her entertained. I loved receiving daily photo updates from Megan, and it was clear how happy Malie was during her stay. She came home happy, loved, and well cared for. 😊 I’m already looking forward to her next stay with them! Thank you Megan, Jay and the boys!

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Lauren C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southwest, Grove City, OH, 43123

My boarding experience with Lauren has been great. I felt really comfortable knowing she was well cared for during my extended trip away. Lauren is easy to communicate with and very responsive. We also do daycare with her and my Yorkie enjoys going back, which says a lot since she’s usually pretty anxious in environments outside of the house. Lauren is very kind and treats my little one like her own, and I really appreciate the care she gives her. We’ve had a great experience overall.

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Hillary T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
24 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43230

Hillary is awesome. My dog had an amazing stay with her. It's totally obvious she genuinly cares for dogs, their health and their happiness. My dog is a bit of a princess and she did super well there. It was my first use of Rover too and I couldn't be happier. I will definitely book with Hillary again!

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Emily B.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
15 repeat clients
19 years of experience
South Side, Columbus, OH, 43207

Emily watched Ernie for a long weekend. This was Ernie’s first stay overnight that he wasn’t with family. Ernie had the best time and was well attended to by Emily. I received lots of pictures and prompt responses to my messages. Thank you, Emily!

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Lolli M.
Sitter Profile Image: Shanelle & Ryan N.
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Shanelle & Ryan N.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43202

Shanelle and Ryan are phenomenal. You will not find more caring, compassionate, and communicative sitters! I do not worry about my dog for one second when she is with them. Five stars!

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Karl W.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
279 reviews
106 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43202

Karl was such a great friend for Cosmo while I was out of town!! I got awesome pics of my pup each day and could tell he was having a BLAST!! Will definitely use again and recommend!!

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Natalie A.
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Vanessa S.
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$33
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
66 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater Hilltop, columbus, OH, 43223

We had a very good experience boarding our 70 lb dog will vanessa. She kempt us informed about how he was doing and sent us regular updates. Her dog and cat were very friendly. I would highly recommend her.

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Hallie S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
15 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Bexley, Bexley, OH, 43209

We have booked with Hallie multiple times now and she is so great with boarding our dog. She understood his personality very early on and is great at communicating with us. We never worry when Foss is with her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellen F.
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Ellen F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

This was our first time using Rover. We selected Ellen because she had many positive reviews as well as multiple returning clients. We made the right choice selecting Ellen to watch our fur babies. She is extremely accommodating and understanding. Our 2 pups have a number of quirks, but Ellen worked with them and gave them a home away from home. She sent multiple pictures a day and some videos, along with an update of the daily activities. We will absolutely be using Ellen if we go away and need a sitter. I cannot speak any higher of Ellen. Highly recommend! Thanks again Ellen for putting our minds at ease.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cindy R.
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Cindy R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
202 reviews
57 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Colombus, OH, 43221

Cindy was great with my pup Sage! She consistently sent me updates to let me know how Sage was doing, as well as lots of pics. I felt at ease while away knowing that Sage was in good hands. I will definitely use Cindy in the future and highly recommend her for boarding services!

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Cathy C.
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Will & Bibiana B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
18 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43231

Oh my!! Will and Bibiana, are the absolute best! We called them literally at the last minute made a booking they accepted the booking for our Charlie. This couple is awesome!!!! Very nice, very friendly, immediate welcome our Charlie with his disability into their home. They showed no hesitation to just make him feel welcome. Very professional , house is a place that you would want your very family taken care of. Our dog Charlie is a special needs dog. They didn’t even hesitate to say that they would take care of him as we had a funeral for my husband‘s uncle today in Cincinnati. Thank you, thank you, thank you Will and your lovely wife. We appreciate you so very much and we will be booking with you again! If you’re looking for a great place for your extended furry family consider Will and his lovely wife Bibiana. I HIGHLY recommend them! I love that they sent us videos of Charlie sitting in the window, watching the cars go by along with another dog and they was just having a good greatest time just looking out the window although our Charlie was barking at everything he saw, but the other dog tend to look at him and say, what are we looking at bud.🤣🤣

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Sherri J.
Sitter Profile Image: Abigail S.
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Abigail S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Westerville, OH, 43081

Abigail was absolutely fantastic! Throughout my time away, they provided wonderful and engaging updates about my doggo, which I truly appreciated. Seeing how happy and comfortable my pup was in their care was such a relief. Abigail went above and beyond to ensure my dog felt secure and familiar with them, demonstrating exceptional dedication. If it were possible, I'd give them far more than five stars!

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Brynn K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
12 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Brynn took such great care of my senior dog and was very responsive and proactive throughout his stay with her. I would highly recommend her and will book again with Brynn in the future!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nya was great with my dog Kobe and kept me up to date on his visit. He came back his happy, joyful self!

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Christina T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mr. Soba absolutely loves staying with Gina! He has such a fun time and I know the he’s being taken care of very well. Gina also provides good daily updates which is super appreciated!

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Dylan D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary was great! Communicated just enough, and my dog was happy to have playtime with her nice dogs. I'd hire her again!

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Jo Anne W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very responsive. Pleasant and flexible to our schedule. Peanut seemed to be comfortable and enjoy Angie. She even sent us pictures. We would book again!

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Jeteia J.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiffany was amazing! Always sending updates so i was not worried or stressed for a second. Would definitely trust tiffany to watch gabby again!

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Brooke L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shanelle and Ryan are phenomenal. You will not find more caring, compassionate, and communicative sitters! I do not worry about my dog for one second when she is with them. Five stars!

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Rebecca B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karl was wonderful! He took great care of our senior boy. From the meet and greet through the booking his communication was wonderful. Loved the daily photos and updates too. We also appreciate Karl’s flexibility when our pick up time had to change due to weather travel issues. Thank you Karl! Would highly recommend.

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Christy G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yuki loves staying with her. She takes great care of him and sends tons of photos. She’s very responsive, keeps me informed if his stay and great person.

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Alejandro V.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Khalyn is our favorite sitter in Columbus! Thoughtful and caring! Our dogs love going to her place for overnights!

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Mia F.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

So good with updates and pictures and is flexible with time I highly recommend and will be back asap!

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Ellie C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris and Becky have a lovely home and show genuine care and kindness for people and their beloved pets. I was provided updates and pics during Mae’s first sleepover. My girl is a shy pup and at pick on could tell she felt comfortable and safe. Very grateful for this experience.

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Jeffri S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen took great care of our Josie. She was very patient with her and made her feel right at home! She was very communicative and sent frequent updates. We will definitely have Kristen watch our dog again!

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Michael T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Zahria was an amazing dog sitter and took such great care of Caine while I was away. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly made sure he felt comfortable and loved the entire time. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. Caine was happy and well cared for when I got back, which says everything. I would absolutely trust Zahria again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and caring dog sitter.

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Sarah P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianna was absolutely incredible with Paloma! From the second we met her, we knew Paloma was going to be loved and well cared for. She gave us so much peace of mind over the long weekend, and we couldn’t be happier. So grateful we found her!

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Rachel K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great experience as always here. Good communication and easy to see in picture updates our dog is fitting in well and happy.

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Katy N.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ann was very communicative and took good care of our dog June. She took her on a lot of walks and found ways to keep June engaged and entertained throughout the day.

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Kairsten N.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Patrick is wonderful! Our dog Reggie came home so calm and so tired, we appreciated it after a long day of travel! Would absolutely recommend Patrick!

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Mara W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was nervous leaving my pet with a rover family for boarding for the first time but Colin and Sarah were a perfect fit and super loving to my Maggie. She had such a great time and they took her on plenty of walks and best if all she got along so well with their dog Millie! 10/10 recommend to anyone.

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Jacob C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ally was amazing! We had never used rover before and this was a fantastic experience! Great communication from the beginning and we got lots of photos while we were gone! It was so nice knowing our pup was in great hands. Would absolutely recommend!

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Morgan C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome communication and service! We loved getting the pics of our little family member. Thanks Aly!

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Maurice W.
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in North Central.

Rover makes it easy to find North Central 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

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.

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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.

What Is Columbus Dog Boarding Like On Rover?

Columbus, OH is home to 700+ sitters offering personalized dog boarding. Find trusted care in Columbus neighborhoods like Clintonville, Northland, Far North, Northwest, Greater Hilltop and Upper Arlington, and turn your dog’s stay into a canine vacation. Unlike traditional kennels, which can disrupt a dog’s mood and routine, sitters on Rover offer relaxing environments for dogs to stick to familiar rhythms. Home environments create less stress for dogs in unfamiliar surroundings. The cost of dog boarding in Columbus, OH ranges from $42 to $55 per night.

Convenience to CMH

Traveling via John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)? Roughly 60 sitters are located within 15 miles of CMH. Travelers from surrounding areas, like Grove City, Powell, New Albany, Groveport, Grandview Heights, and Blacklick, will be able to find convenient care.

Tailored Dog Boarding Care Options in Columbus

  • Multi-pet boarding: 447 sitters welcome multiple dogs or cats
  • One-dog only care: 300 sitters provide focused, solo attention for sensitive pups
  • Fenced yards: 392 sitters offer outdoor play for high-energy dogs
  • Boarding + daycare: 515 sitters have daycare for playful pups
  • Grooming & bathing: 174 sitters provide basic grooming for long stays
Many Columbus sitters find that a combination of regular daily routines and outdoor adventures help dogs feel exercised, comfortable, and content. For many sitters, services such as additional walks, playtime, and one-on-one attention are often included in the nightly rate.

A Day In the Life for a Rover Pup

Dog boarding with an active Star Sitter on Rover will follow the sitter’s schedule and set routine, which may look like a(n):
  • Morning neighborhood walk, such as a stroll through downtown Columbus’ Short North Arts District
  • Mid-day supervised yard time and rest
  • Afternoon enrichment outing or indoor play
  • Potty walk and nighttime winddown
For approved off-leash play, sitters may take pups to dog parks, such as Scioto Audubon Dog Park or Wheeler Memorial Dog Park. Have a dog who likes to join in on errands? Choose a sitter who lives close to dog-friendly locations like BrewDog Franklinton or Seventh Son Brewing in Italian Village.
Need more routine stability? We recommend house sitting as a service for dogs who are sensitive to change. House sitting in Columbus, OH averages $45 per night.

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