Dog Boarding in Northwood
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1. Breanna & Clay S.
“Great experience! Our very high energy pup returned from his weeklong stay happy and relaxed. Hosts have an awesome backyard for running, playing, and hanging out. We received photo and video updates daily so there was no uncertainty on how our dog was doing at any point. Great communication and no worries at all the entire stay. Will book again when we need pet care! Way better than boarding :)”
2. Allan N.
“Alan was very positive.He sent pictures and comments, and he also was patient with our change in plans. We hope that he'll be able to watch Hershey again sometime because it was a great experience for our dog.”
3. Zurijanne C.
“Zurijanne is so amazing! I am so blessed to have found someone with such a wonderful home to look after my fur baby! I highly recommend her if your sweet playful puppo needs a wonderful home of friends to play with!”
4. Kayla & Julian V.
“I am so grateful for Julian and Kayla taking my 5 month old rambunctious puppy in for his first boarding. They were kind and gave updates during his stay. They treated him like he was their own ♥️”
5. Stephanie P.
“Stephaine is literally the best dog sitter an owner could ever ask for. Super attentive always in contact and communicating how your Pet is doing. Cannot thank you enough for everything that she is done for us.”
6. lisa d.
“Lisa took great care of Lulu. It usually takes her a few days to bounce back to normal after boarding, but after the week with Lisa she was her normal self right away. Eating, sleeping and playing like her normal self. Lisa was also great about communicating with us during Lulu’s stay with her. Will definitely book with Lisa again.”
7. Sharon S.
“Sharon helped me a lot I got canceled on last minute and she got me in and helped with my situation my flight also got delayed and she bared with me on that too I would highly recommend her will definitely book again”
8. Autumn D.
“A perfect family! Always very flexible on pickup/drop off times. Always sending picture/ video updates on how the stay is going. You can tell her daughter loves having new dogs in the house. They are always so kind and love dog sitting. Definitely a returning customer!”
9. Erin B.
“Erin was amazing! She took such great care of Gus and for a long time! (9 nights) Gus had so much fun and she sent us updates multiple times a day. I had peace of mind the entire time and was never worried about my boy. We will absolutely be going back to Erin!”
10. Kristie J.
“Kristie is awesome! Our dog felt right at home with her and her family. You can tell that Kristie loves dogs and makes each dog that she cares for part of her family. I highly recommend her and plan to always use her for future stays.”
11. Sandy V.
“Not everyone embraces caring for a German Shepherd but Sandy did. She provided my almost 5 year old boy with a warm embrace and love during his stay with her. He seemed totally at home, happy and content when I picked him up.”
12. Kaitlin H.
“Kaitlin provided excellent care for our dog while we were on our 2 week vacation. Responded quickly to our text messages with updates on how our dog was doing in her home. This was first time using Rover and highly satisfied. Will definitely use Kaitlen again if available next vacation.”
13. Ashley R.
“Ashley was amazing! She took such great care of my dogs and was so loving and sweet. We were in town for my wedding and she even brought my dogs to my wedding venue that was almost 40 minutes away so that they could be in pictures. I would use her anytime I was in the Toledo area! Highly recommend.”
14. Cindy C.
“Cindy is so great with my dog, Hoggle! He just spent his first full week away from home. Cindy sent daily pictures, and was very responsive when I asked questions. I have no reservations about recommending her and will definitely use her again!”
15. Beth N.
“Beth was incredible!! She helped us at the very last second as our other sitter became unavailable right before we were supposed to drop off Milo. She welcomed him right away and watched him for 6 days!!! She updated us and sent pictures everyday of Milo playing with his new friends. We could not have asked for a better experience! Thank you Beth, can’t wait to book with you again!”
16. Nicole H.
“Nicole was amazing! She took care of Bella so well! She kept sending me updates when I asked and sent pictures and videos! I felt like Bella was safe and in good hands. Will definitely be having Bella and Kala stay with her when I need any boarding!”
17. celene e.
“Celene was fantastic! She’s easy going and flexible with the pick up and drop off. She loves dogs and took such great care of Vinnie. We received multiple updates a day with photos. Vinnie got along with Penny really well. Would recommend and use her again!”
18. Rachel M.
“Rachel and her family were fantastic with Lily! I loved how I got updates and pictures on how Lily was doing everyday I was away. I will definitely have Rachel watch my girl Lily again!”
19. Penny M.
“Penny was fantastic with my pup! It was such a gift to find her and know he was in good hands when we were out of town. My puppy is a challenging, high energy guy, who could not stay just anywhere. Penny has so much knowledge and provided an enriching environment for him with new experiences. She even spent time training him, including new cues like having him lay down on his bed. I received daily updates and photos from Penny and will surely use her again if needed!!”
20. LaTonya W.
“LaTonya was so easy going! And even provided a cage for my puppy to be in. I have a 6 month pit mix who has tons of energy she made sure he was able to get the energy out and was patient with him. I would definitely reach out to her again to keep Zeus I was stress free while having him in her care/”
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As of Jun 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Northwood is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Northwood dog boarding rates can be found as low as $27 to as high as $31 per night.
As of Jun 2025, 171 sitters provided dog boarding in Northwood. 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, 92% of Northwood dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Northwood have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Northwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Northwood 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 171 dog boarding sitters in Northwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Northwood, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 76% 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.
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