Dog Boarding In Northwest Columbus, Ohio

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Sitter Profile Image: Lizmarie G.
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Lizmarie G.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
34 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43221

Zeke had a great time with Lizmarie and she kept me updated on everything. She's clearly kind and her family is accommodating. It was a great experience!

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Carly M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43214

Carly was amazing with our pup, Sunny! She was attentive, kind, supportive and flexible to fit her needs, and she sent us lots of updates which we loved. I would highly recommend Carly!!

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Pam M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northwest, Columbus, OH, 43235

Pam and her husband are the absolute best! We set up a meet and greet before our trip, and my dog instantly loved them both from the start. Pam asked great questions and took detailed notes about Jaxx’s care, so I knew he would be in great hands. And they sent wonderful pictures, videos, and updates throughout our entire trip. Jaxx had a great time and I didn’t have to worry at all while I was away. Thank you!!!

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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 and her family were wonderful with our two dogs. She was very communicative and kept us updated while we were on vacation. We enjoyed all the photos with the updates. I especially appreciate the care she took when their arthritis was acting up. We felt comfortable with the dogs in her care and their additional medical needs (medication).

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Jasmine L.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Northwest, Dublin, OH, 43017

Our experience with Jasmine was nothing but positive! Our boy Benji fell in love with her family especially her little girl. He was well taken care of for the 2 weeks we were away. She updated us with photos and messages throughout our trip. We would definitely book with her again. ??

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Kelly & Ben W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Lewis Center, OH, 43035

Kelly and Ben were fantastic! Very communicative, pictures were sent during her stay and patches came home happy and relaxed. We will definitely use them again.

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Kassi M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
39 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Northwest, Powell, OH, 43065

Kassi is the BEST! She goes above and beyond providing care and Tate loved spending time at her home! He was there a few days and was a happy 🐶. Kassi is great with providing updates and pictures- she is so thoughtful and sweet! Highly recommend!!

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Sally B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
236 reviews
52 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43229

What a wonderful experience! Thank you so much from all three of us. It’s such a relief to know that our girl was taken so great care of. It means so much

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Angela B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Northwest, Columbus, OH, 43235

Angela was wonderful with our dog. He absolutely enjoyed his time with her family with unlimited love and affection! Her fenced backyard was his happy place for playtime, sniffing and bird watching. Overall a perfect stay and he will definitely be back for another vacation!

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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 was healthy and happy after I returned home. I so appreciated Karl's daily reports and photos. Pick-up and drop-off were simple and speedy. I highly recommend Karl's services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erika R.
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Erika R.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Northwest, Columbus, OH, 43220

Erika and her daughter took the greatest of care with my very large dog! They were flexible with pick up and drop off, so very kind and loving in their care and sent pictures and updates daily to this mom that was sad to leave her boy for a a long period. Thank you Erika and Emily!

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Allison B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43214

Coco had a great time!! Allison is great at sending updates (pictures and videos) enjoying her time, which made it easier for us to be away from Coco for so many days. Thank you Allison!

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Sitter Profile Image: Justin S.
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Justin S.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Northwest, Powell, OH, 43065

Justin and his son were absolutely fantastic with Doug. They provided excellent care, sending regular updates and photos throughout the stay, which gave me complete peace of mind. Doug loved his time with their pups Dexter and Dori. I highly recommend Justin and his son to anyone looking for a reliable and loving dog sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily H.
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Emily H.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lewis Center, OH, 43035

Our chocolate lab had a wonderful time with Emily! They sent pictures often and she always looked loved and that she was having a great time. She gave us great peace of mind and would definitely not hesitate to use her again!!

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Angela W.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northwest, Dublin, OH, 43016

So glad that I found Angela! Leonard, my dachshund, had a ball. We are working to socialize him, and Angela provided him with opportunities to walk and play with a friend. Leonard has separation anxiety, and I am just starting to leave him with sitters. Angela is great. On pickup, I think Leonard was hoping that I was there to stay and join the fun!

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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 wonderful with our dog Oslo. You can tell this family really loves dogs. We got sweet updates throughout our trip. Oslo was happy to see us at the end but we think he would have been happy to stay with his new family - ha! I was particularly struck by their flexibility and resourcefulness when our flight was canceled coming home from our trip. They were gracious, flexible and communicative.

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Cindy R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
224 reviews
69 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Colombus, OH, 43221

Cindy was very prompt and professional when I had my dog boarding. She took care of my dog very well and sending updates every so often. Very professional and prompt and definitely recommend. Thanks for such a great care for Cappi!

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Fernanda & Bruno C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northwest, Dublin, OH, 43017

Fernanda and Bruno (and their little girl) were wonderful hosts for my 2 puppies. One is 3 months and the other is 9 months and I was worried leaving them so soon. Fernanda made me comfortable by sending photos and continually checking in. They were also put on some medications last week (awful timing to leave them) and she administered their medication and eased my nerves about the situation. This is my first time using rover and I’m so so grateful they were amazing to my pups!🐶

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Sitter Profile Image: Hayley K.
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Hayley K.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
20 repeat clients
8 years of experience
West Columbus Interim, Dublin, OH, 43016

We have used Hayley many times now… And each time our dog comes away happy and healthy. Hayley provides multiple updates with pictures and info about what she’s doing while we are away which really helps. Highly recommend her!

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Andrew M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Columbus Interim, Columbus, OH, 43228

Andrew and his family were very welcoming to Dolly, and they sent an update during our trip so we knew she was adjusting. At pick up it was easy to tell that she had become one of the gang. We would recommend Andrew to care for your pet!

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Jessie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog Lilo just spent a week at her new favorite vacation destination! She had the very best time making new friends and relaxing. Communication was great while we were gone, we received updates and photos on a daily base. Dianna & Mackenzie are very accommodating and we‘ll be back for future boarding.

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Elke B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jasmine was absolutely amazing! Sent lots of pictures and messages really included our girl into her family during her time there.

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Elizabeth W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anastasia and the boys were lovely. Cooper loves being with them. Anastasia says it was so accommodating when things came up. We’re grateful to have her take care of Cooper.

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Lina & Ryan G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paddy had another great visit with Pam. We feel lucky that we do not have to worry about him at all when we travel.

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Becky R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We got daily pictures and updates of our fur-babies while they were with Erika and I appreciated knowing and seeing how they were doing while we were gone!

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Shana H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We were so glad Laci could accommodate Flora at her home while we were out of town. Laci did a great job keeping us updated every day and keeping track of Flora’s daily medicines. I very much recommend Laci!

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Christine R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevin is always very communicative, from the initial booking all the way through pick-up. He sends frequent updates with photos. It’s also wonderful that he’s willing to care for senior dogs that require a bit more attention, including giving multiple medications.

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Amber T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! I felt confident leaving my dog in Angela’s care. She was attentive, communicative, and clearly loves dogs. I received regular updates and photos while I was away. I’ll absolutely be booking with Angela again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring sitter! :)

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Madison B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’m so grateful for the wonderful care my dog received. Managing three daily medications is not easy, but the Kiersten took care of it all reliably and with so much attention. My dog was happy, safe, and well cared for.

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Reza R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Betsy and her sweet daughter watched my dog for 2 weeks while I was in vacation out of the country. I was very anxious about leaving him for so long and she was very responsive and took great care of my dramatic beagle! Will definitely rebook

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Dianna P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Kara G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ross was flexible and responsive during our booking, Luna did well over her stay and no major issues for taking care of a big new dog. Would gladly recommend him to others.

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Christopher F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Opal was under such good care with Fernanda and her family. We’d happily ask them to watch her again

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Katelyn R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela was great with our dog Zoey! We came into town for a wedding so she let us introduce her to Zoey, and us, the day before. We really appreciated the opportunity to meet her ahead of time. Zoey enjoyed her time there. They had good walks and Angela sent me updates and pics. We would definitely have Zoey stay with her again!

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Debbie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly was amazing!! Super friendly and flexible with my scheduling and very responsive. She sent so many photos and updates. I could tell Reilly was well taken care of - highly recommend!

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Emma B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yasmin is an outstanding dog sitter! She took the time to get to know my dog’s routine and personality. During the stay, I received daily updates, with multiple photos, videos and messages, which meant so much and reassured me that my dog was in great hands. She gave my dog plenty of attention and love. When I returned, my dog was relaxed, healthy, and clearly had a great time. I would highly recommend Yasmin. She is someone you can trust completely with your dog. She is truly an exceptional dog sitter!

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Kristina R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eleena is friendly and welcoming. My two dogs adored her company, and she took great care of them. I highly recommend her to everyone

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Pavani B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddie and Alex were very nice and I felt comfortable leaving my dog with them for the first time since our regular sitter was unavailable. They are conveniently close by and responsive when I checked in. I would book with them again.

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Marsha V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Took really good care of our pup and kept us updated through out our trip. Will definitely use her services in the future.

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Don B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Houix If this rover is amazing, I mean from the start to the fitness very communicative and also she even has the option to even pick your dog up if you’re not able to have transportation. She loves dogs and she was sending you videos and pictures throughout the day, of her interacting and playing with your dog. Along with her other dog she has herself. my flight even got delayed, so I had to extend my reservation one more day, and she had no problem with allowing lyrics to stay an extra day. I highly recommend having her watch or board your dog whenever you need somebody to help with watching your dog.

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sabrina F.
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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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