Dog Boarding in Oakdale, IA
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“Jason was a great sitter for our rather demanding Dobie pup! He was also very good about our fluctuating schedule and was always accommodating. He sent many pictures and updates which were very much appreciated. Our pup loved playing with his dog Timber and she was exhausted upon returning home!”
“Adela was great! She set pictures and gave us updates on Bella daily! She met with us in advance and had Bella meet her two dogs! Bella had a great time! We will definitely book with Adela again!”
“Robert was available short notice to watch Lily. He sent me pictures and updates of Lily throughout her stay, and even took her to the dog park numerous times! He went above and beyond to make sure Lily felt comfortable and well-cared for. I will definitely book with Robert again!”
“Great sitters! They included our dog in everything extra they did with their own dogs. They knew she loves to hike/explore, go on rides, play & she loves to cuddle and they did it all!! We would definitely recommend them as they treated her like their own.”
“Pip had a wonderful time at Emily’s home with her and her Fiancés dog Frankie! Emily was flexible with scheduling pickup and drop off times and sent plenty of fun photos! Pip will be visiting again!”
“We had the best experience with Trish! She watched our two goldendoodles for two weeks while we were away. She sent several photo updates everyday - of them getting snuggles, playing fetch in their backyard, getting yummy homemade treats - which showed that she was taking such great care of our pups. Trish even brushed our dogs routinely which we didn’t ask her to do! She was so warm, welcoming, responsive, and trustworthy from the first message to the final pickup. She clearly adores dogs, well definitely book her again and we would strongly recommend her to anyone!”
“Nova had great time staying with Isaac and his family for a long weekend. He and his daughter were wonderful caretakers of Nova! We received updates and pictures throughout the day, which is always nice! They were incredibly accommodating with our changing schedule. They spoiled her with treats and walks. We will definitely be reaching out again next time we need someone!”
“Danny was amazing with my dog. This was my first time using Rover, and my dog hasn't had much socialization, so I was worried how she'd do, but Danny sent me texts every day with her pics and assured me she was doing fine, which was a huge relief. She's also seems very kind and patient with dogs. I heartily recommend her!”
“If we could rate more than 5 stars we would! It’s stressful leaving your pets behind while you go on a trip, but we knew they were in good care with the daily updates and photos we received. We would recommend them to anyone looking for pet care. Thanks Sydney and Michael!”
“Madison took great care of our German Shepherd, Bruno. She met us prior to boarding and also provided pick up & drop off. We are sure Bruno had a great time at Madison’s based on updates we received. Will certainly rebook in future.”
“Jake is definitely the most responsible person I have ever met. He always answered my questions very quickly. My two cats are well looked after by him. He knows how to care for cats with different personalities. When we came to pick up the cat, Jake had already packed the cat's things in advance. My cats get along so well with him, they don't even want to go home! He is really nice. 100% recommend him.”
“Stephanie was great with my 3 year old Golden, Mazy! Stephanie graciously let us have a meet and greet prior to an overnight stay to ensure Mazy was comfortable. After meeting her, I was confident it would be the perfect place to stay, and know Mazy will look forward to her next visit!”
“Kelly treated my dog as one of her own! She took him on walks, made him a special Sunday breakfast, and let him play in the kiddie pool with her 2 other dogs all weekend. I will absolutely be rebooking with her if I ever need boarding services in the future.”
“Mahvish & Syed were great! I couldn’t have asked for a better pair to watch Kip. They communicate very well, provide updates and pictures to let me know how Kip was doing. They were very accommodating and asked questions in advance to make sure they would be the right fit for Kip. I highly recommend them to watch your pets!”
About: Hi! I am Anjelica and I am a huge animal lover. I've been babysitting children for around eight years, but I have been around dogs my entire life. I grew up with German shepherds in my family, and I currently own a standard poodle who I train and groom myself. We are currently training to compete in AKC rally and agility! I would love to help with dog grooming, including haircuts and bathing. As well as walking, feeding, sitting, transportation to appointments, and potential boarding. I am also comfortable with other pets such as cats, reptiles, birds etc. I am a current PhD student at the University of Iowa therefore my schedule is a little more flexible. I have only a couple of classes a week however I am available most evenings, weekends, and some times during the week. Currently, I live in a townhome where I have a little patio area in the back. I have one standard poodle. He is male and one years old. I groom him myself, and I train him for AKC sports and events.
“Charlie, loved his visit with Macy and Luke. When we met Macy, she immediately greeted Charlie with tender attention and warmth. We received cute photos while we were at the football game, and we didn't worry about him at all while he had his "sleep over:) When we picked Charlie up on Sunday morning, Macy was ready with him outside, and he seemed so calm and happy. Our dog has issues with anxiety, but it was immediately evident that he felt comfortable with Macy. Normally, he'd race to us with a "take me home" look, but he stayed by her side until we reached down to pick him up:). Our son is in grad school in Iowa City, and we would absolutely leave Charlie with Macy and Luke again while visiting town. We recommend them very highly.”
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Bobbie S.
Star Sitter
“My dog came home happy, tired, and smelling clean! They were easy to get ahold of and sent some fun pictures. Will definitely book through them again!”
Jason W.Star Sitter
“Jason was a great sitter for our rather demanding Dobie pup! He was also very good about our fluctuating schedule and was always accommodating. He sent many pictures and updates which were very much appreciated. Our pup loved playing with his dog Timber and she was exhausted upon returning home!”
Lori P.
“Lori was so accommodating to us and after meeting for the first time, we knew our dog would be in wonderful hands. We appreciated the photos and updates along the way!”
Adela H.Star Sitter
“Adela was great! She set pictures and gave us updates on Bella daily! She met with us in advance and had Bella meet her two dogs! Bella had a great time! We will definitely book with Adela again!”
Robert S.Star Sitter
“Robert was available short notice to watch Lily. He sent me pictures and updates of Lily throughout her stay, and even took her to the dog park numerous times! He went above and beyond to make sure Lily felt comfortable and well-cared for. I will definitely book with Robert again!”
Cody & Ashley S.
“Great sitters! They included our dog in everything extra they did with their own dogs. They knew she loves to hike/explore, go on rides, play & she loves to cuddle and they did it all!! We would definitely recommend them as they treated her like their own.”
Emily A.
“Pip had a wonderful time at Emily’s home with her and her Fiancés dog Frankie! Emily was flexible with scheduling pickup and drop off times and sent plenty of fun photos! Pip will be visiting again!”
Trish C.Star Sitter
“We had the best experience with Trish! She watched our two goldendoodles for two weeks while we were away. She sent several photo updates everyday - of them getting snuggles, playing fetch in their backyard, getting yummy homemade treats - which showed that she was taking such great care of our pups. Trish even brushed our dogs routinely which we didn’t ask her to do! She was so warm, welcoming, responsive, and trustworthy from the first message to the final pickup. She clearly adores dogs, well definitely book her again and we would strongly recommend her to anyone!”
Isaac S.
“Nova had great time staying with Isaac and his family for a long weekend. He and his daughter were wonderful caretakers of Nova! We received updates and pictures throughout the day, which is always nice! They were incredibly accommodating with our changing schedule. They spoiled her with treats and walks. We will definitely be reaching out again next time we need someone!”
Danny P.Star Sitter
“Danny was amazing with my dog. This was my first time using Rover, and my dog hasn't had much socialization, so I was worried how she'd do, but Danny sent me texts every day with her pics and assured me she was doing fine, which was a huge relief. She's also seems very kind and patient with dogs. I heartily recommend her!”
Sydney & Michael S.
“If we could rate more than 5 stars we would! It’s stressful leaving your pets behind while you go on a trip, but we knew they were in good care with the daily updates and photos we received. We would recommend them to anyone looking for pet care. Thanks Sydney and Michael!”
Anna S.
“Awesome experience. Thank you for caring for Piper!!”
Madison S.Star Sitter
“Madison took great care of our German Shepherd, Bruno. She met us prior to boarding and also provided pick up & drop off. We are sure Bruno had a great time at Madison’s based on updates we received. Will certainly rebook in future.”
Clay V.
“Clay watched our dogs for three days. We received photos and updates during their stay. Our dogs came home happy and tired from all the fun! Highly recommend Clay.”
Jake M.Star Sitter
“Jake is definitely the most responsible person I have ever met. He always answered my questions very quickly. My two cats are well looked after by him. He knows how to care for cats with different personalities. When we came to pick up the cat, Jake had already packed the cat's things in advance. My cats get along so well with him, they don't even want to go home! He is really nice. 100% recommend him.”
Stephanie K.
“Stephanie was great with my 3 year old Golden, Mazy! Stephanie graciously let us have a meet and greet prior to an overnight stay to ensure Mazy was comfortable. After meeting her, I was confident it would be the perfect place to stay, and know Mazy will look forward to her next visit!”
Kelly A.
“Kelly treated my dog as one of her own! She took him on walks, made him a special Sunday breakfast, and let him play in the kiddie pool with her 2 other dogs all weekend. I will absolutely be rebooking with her if I ever need boarding services in the future.”
Mahvish & Syed F.
“Mahvish & Syed were great! I couldn’t have asked for a better pair to watch Kip. They communicate very well, provide updates and pictures to let me know how Kip was doing. They were very accommodating and asked questions in advance to make sure they would be the right fit for Kip. I highly recommend them to watch your pets!”
Anjelica O.
About: Hi! I am Anjelica and I am a huge animal lover. I've been babysitting children for around eight years, but I have been around dogs my entire life. I grew up with German shepherds in my family, and I currently own a standard poodle who I train and groom myself. We are currently training to compete in AKC rally and agility! I would love to help with dog grooming, including haircuts and bathing. As well as walking, feeding, sitting, transportation to appointments, and potential boarding. I am also comfortable with other pets such as cats, reptiles, birds etc. I am a current PhD student at the University of Iowa therefore my schedule is a little more flexible. I have only a couple of classes a week however I am available most evenings, weekends, and some times during the week. Currently, I live in a townhome where I have a little patio area in the back. I have one standard poodle. He is male and one years old. I groom him myself, and I train him for AKC sports and events.
Macy & Luke A.
“Charlie, loved his visit with Macy and Luke. When we met Macy, she immediately greeted Charlie with tender attention and warmth. We received cute photos while we were at the football game, and we didn't worry about him at all while he had his "sleep over:) When we picked Charlie up on Sunday morning, Macy was ready with him outside, and he seemed so calm and happy. Our dog has issues with anxiety, but it was immediately evident that he felt comfortable with Macy. Normally, he'd race to us with a "take me home" look, but he stayed by her side until we reached down to pick him up:). Our son is in grad school in Iowa City, and we would absolutely leave Charlie with Macy and Luke again while visiting town. We recommend them very highly.”
Oakdale dog parents share their Rover experiences
Laura and her family worked out great for our 2 pups. She was available on short notice and was a very good communicator, which we really appreciated. We scheduled a meet/greet prior to the booking and were very comfortable with Laura, her 2 pups, and her home. Our pups really enjoyed playing in her fenced backyard and lounging on her deck. When indoors, Laura’s home was super comfortable and accommodating for their needs. We would definitely recommend Laura’s services and rebook with her, if needed.
Abbey did a wonderful job watching our dogs while we were away. She was very flexible with drop off and pick up times and sent us pictures of the boys. We really appreciated the yard space she had for them to run around which was very well kept. We will most definitely be using her service again when we leave town. Highly recommend her.
Micki and her family were so willing to take in Rusty last minute for me. Rusty looked like he had a blast and went on a car ride and explored downtown with them. When I went to pick him up, he acted like he didn’t want to leave! Would book again and recommend to any fur parent!
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Sitters in Oakdale average 10 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, 213 sitters provided dog boarding in Oakdale. 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, 90% of Oakdale dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Oakdale have an average of 18 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 Oakdale.
Rover makes it easy to find Oakdale 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 213 dog boarding sitters in Oakdale on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Oakdale, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.
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