Dog Boarding In Northeast Columbus, Ohio

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Sitter Profile Image: Sally B.
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Sally B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
235 reviews
52 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43229

Sally is great! My three year-old pup got walks each day and Sally sent updates with pictures during his two-day stay. When I picked him up, I could tell he loved being there and really liked Sally. He had such a good time and was so exhausted that he was out like a light when we got home. I highly recommend Sally as a sitter.

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Joan E.
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Abigail S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Westerville, OH, 43081

Abigail took great care of our dog while we were on vacation! She was very responsive and sent frequent updates throughout with videos and photos. Would highly recommend!

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

My dog had an awesome time with Karl and came back happy and tired out. Karl is very responsive, sent us daily updates, and was flexible when our travel plans changed last minute. We've already booked again with him for our next vacation!

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Eujuana O.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Northeast, Columbus, OH, 43219

Eujuana was great especially with the last minute request after my sitter fell through. She was able to handle my very high energy dog. Sent many wonderful updates. Can’t recommend enough:)

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Clare S.
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Mary M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Mary did a great job with sending daily updates and following my thorough instructions for my senior dog with cancer. He seemed to get lots of positive stimulation with her and her dogs. Would definitely book again.

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Kayleigh C.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
385 reviews
163 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Northland, Gahanna, OH, 43230

Kayleigh does an awesome job with Ace and Logan I appreciate that she makes such a wonderful place for them to stay. A home away from home 🏡 ❤️

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Janet M.
Sitter Profile Image: Laken U.
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Laken U.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43230

Laken is incredible. She sent the best updates and pictures while Biscuit was staying with her. I know anytime Biscuit is with Laken he is being well cared for and having the best time.

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

She took great care of our girl Sadie, she was great at sending updates and pictures, made our trip worry free. Sadie had a great time with Lauren and her dog Nala! Will definitely use Lauren again!

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Lauren H.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
9 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Northwest, Columbus, OH, 43220

Lauren was great! Libby felt right at home and settled in really quickly. The huge fenced in back yard was definitely a plus and libby loved hanging out back there. We really appreciated how communicative and responsive Lauren was and we will definitely be using her again in the future!

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

Hallie was great! We were nervous leaving our pup for the first time but we had great playmates at Hallie and she kept us up to date during our trip!

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Sitter Profile Image: Summer R.
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Summer R.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
North Central, Columbus, OH, 43219

Summer was amazing! She was accommodating and understanding when we issues with dropoff and pickup. Lucky had a wonderful time with her and her family. Will definitely have her again as a sitter

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Sitter Profile Image: Anjanette G.
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Anjanette G.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 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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Rayann S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43202

Rayann did a great job watching my dog! She kept me updated while I was away and I could tell my dog had a great time. She was very flexible with dropping off and picking up. My dog really enjoyed her fenced in backyard and I’ll definitely be using her again for future dog sitting.

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Ellen F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

I could not have asked for a better dog sitting experience. I have an older dog and I was very selective about who I left him with on my first vacation away from him. Ellen sent me regular updates and pictures so I could see how he was doing. Her communication was excellent. She accommodated my drop off and pick up times. When she had a request to keep another dog for a couple of days in the middle of my dog’s stay, she contacted me to ask if that would be alright. It seems my dog was very comfortable with her at her place, and I am very grateful for that.

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Marlyn G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
78 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43229

Marlyn has been an absolute blessing for us and our anxiety-prone Labrador Chocolate. From the moment we entrusted Marlyn with the care of our beloved pet, we knew we had made the right choice. Marlyn's understanding of Chocolate's anxiety issues was evident right from the start. She took the time to familiarize herself with his needs and quirks, ensuring that he felt comfortable and secure in her care. This level of attentiveness and empathy truly set our minds at ease. One of the things we appreciated most about Marlyn was her commitment to keeping us updated on Chocolate's well-being. She regularly provided us with timely updates on how he was doing, including photos and messages that never failed to put a smile on our faces. Knowing that Chocolate was in good hands and being so well taken care of helped alleviate our worries and allowed us to enjoy our time away. Marlyn's dedication to her work and her genuine love for animals shone through in every interaction we had with her. Her professionalism, reliability, and kindness did not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care she provided to Chocolate. We cannot recommend Marlyn highly enough to anyone in need of a trustworthy and compassionate dog sitter. Thank you, Marlyn, for going above and beyond to ensure that Chocolate was happy, safe, and loved while we were away. You are truly a gem, and we look forward to having you care for Chocolate again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan & Jay O.
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Megan & Jay O.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43214

We had a great experience with Megan and Jay! They provided frequent updates with pictures. Luna came home happy and well cared for. We would definitely book again.

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John & Shannon K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Worthington, Worthington, OH, 43085

John and Shannon were absolutely wonderful with our pup, Leo! From the moment we dropped him off, they kept us updated with sweet pictures, thoughtful messages, and stories from his walks. It was so clear he was happy, loved, and well cared for, we couldn’t have asked for kinder, more attentive sitters. Highly recommend! Leo can’t wait to come back!

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Deanna S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
39 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Northeast, Columbus, OH, 43219

Deanna provided such a great experience for my fur baby. She was very attentive to her and made her feel right at home. Deanna kept me informed of her progress and provided me with pictures and videos throughout her stay. Deanna’s dogs are very social and well behaved and welcomed my dog into their little pack. I could tell my Sofee had the time of her life. I would definitely rebook with Deanna.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica S.
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Jessica S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43201

Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott H.
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Scott H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
26 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068

My kitten had such a good time at Scott’s place. He sent plenty of updates and pictures. Will absolutely contact again the next time we go out of time!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Will and Bibiana are amazing ! My Maggie had the best time at their house. The pics they sent us while we were gone were awesome! Will definitely want them to take care of Maggie in the future!

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Charlotte H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Summer was able to accommodate my dog last minute! I felt very comfortable my dog was taken care of due to the updates I got. My dog came back happy. I will definitely feel comfortable using her again,

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amira k.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for another great visit! I know my pup loves going to Sally's because he goes running to her front door with his tail wagging as soon as we get out of the car!

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Rebecca S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Laken was awesome. We needed a last minute sitter for the day and she was very accommodating. Laken sent pics and kept us informed. Thor came back very happily. I would recommend Laken to anyone.

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Craig K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marlyn took such a good care of Guava. You could see our dog had so much fun with her, Bruno her dog and the other doggies she take good care of. She added a cute little flower to Guava's collard 😍. We appreciate the continue updating and all the pictures she took. We will definetly continue booking with Marlyn, we feel confident to leave our dog with her, because we know she will be in good hands.

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Gisela R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing sitter! She cared for both of our high energy dogs for multiple days. Played with them tons and gave us lots of updates. Was very flexible and accommodating with our travel schedule. Would definitely love to hire her again!

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Amanda S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kayleigh was great! This was our first time having anyone new watch our little girl and we can tell she had the BEST time! She was able to make friends and Kayleigh kept our anxious minds updated while we were gone! Thanks a ton and we will absolutely be keeping her in mind for the future!

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Kait B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Savannah has been a wonderful host! She is caring, attentive, and her love for animals shows really well! My puppy Archie had the best time of his life!

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Enoch P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hunter is great with watching our Belgian Malinois girls! He loves them and follows all of their directions, commands and rules so they behave wonderfully when he has them! I can't thank him enough. I highly recommend his pet sitting services!

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Brooke B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle was great with my dog Mario who is a little nervous when meeting new people and dogs. He had a blast running around the back yard with all the dogs

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Brian M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Deanna provided such a great experience for my fur baby. She was very attentive to her and made her feel right at home. Deanna kept me informed of her progress and provided me with pictures and videos throughout her stay. Deanna’s dogs are very social and well behaved and welcomed my dog into their little pack. I could tell my Sofee had the time of her life. I would definitely rebook with Deanna.

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Treni B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lorie took excellent care of my two dogs and gave me daily updates on how they were. My dogs enjoyed her large fenced yard and her friendly dogs.

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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 Northeast.

Rover makes it easy to find Northeast 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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