Dog Boarding in Oakwood, Kansas City
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1. Cassie & Ben N.

“Wonderful family! I have a Great Dane puppy which is a lot of work. They took great care of him and sent me pictures each day. Highly recommend this family.”


2. Griffin & Gloria R.

“Rocky was well taken care of and it put my mind at ease when i received pictures and videos that he was happy and loved! Thank you again for everything!”


3. Sharon I.

“Shay did a wonderful job taking care of Lucky! They got along so well and had a great time together. Thank you for taking such good care of him—we’ll definitely be booking with you again, Shay! 😇”


4. Telicia S.

“Aunt Telecia is AMAZING!!! She shows so much love for Merlin. He loves her and feels so comfortable at her home. I’m so glad I have someone to care for him in KC whenever I’m traveling.”


5. Manda L.


“Manda and her partner were absolutely god sent! They watched my two princesses for back to back trips with a short space in between! Because I’m obsessed with my girls, she sent me plenty of pictures and messaged me about them all the time. Whenever I need a sitter she would be it! She was flexible with me with drop off/pick up times and last minute changes to my channel. Thank you again Manda for taking great care of my two girls ☺️”


6. Elaine R.
“Elaine gave great care and communication during our week long trip. Our dog is small and we really liked that she had no children or other pets in her house. Will def. use again!!!”


7. Beth & Dylan L.

“I highly recommend them! I boarded my Golden Retriever for 4 days and looks like he had tons of fun! They respond very quickly and could accommodate the drop off and picking up hours to my schedule. They sent me pics and kept me updated about how he was doing. Thank you Beth&Dylan!!”




8. Bart S.

“What a great place to have your dog play and have fun while you travel. Louie loves Bart and his house. I can’t enough good things about Louie’s stay.”


9. Derrika S.

“Derrika and her family are so sweet and amazing. Kiki might like them more than me! She has the best time when she says with Derrika, cannot reccomend more! Derrika will send all the cute pictures and you won't worry in the slightest. Book her immediately!”


10. Billie S.

“Billie was fantastic. She kept me updated throughout the 10 days while I was away. Photos and commentary that helped me find comfort with the state of Lucy's (my dog) separation anxiety. Lucy had a great time and I didn't have to worry about her care. I will definitely be booking with Billie again.”


11. Morgan B.

“So glad I found Morgan! Like a previous reviewer said, she's very responsive and accommodating and sent me plenty of updates without me needing to ask. We were on a trip for about two weeks and I felt relieved to know that my dog was in a safe, clean place where he was getting attention and able to play with other dogs. I look forward to booking with her again in the future.”


12. Linda & Michael L.


“Jax and June seemed to love their time here and got to play with some other dogs during their stay. We received photos which helped keep our mind at ease while on vacation. Would definitely use Linda and Michael again!”


13. Rhiannon & Rachel G.

“Rhiannon and Rachel took great care of Carson. Communication was excellent. Drop off and pick up went smoothly. Looking forward to using them again!”


14. Chloé & Collin S.


“Chloé took amazing care of our pup. She was quick in communicating and sent us lots of photos and updates!! I would rebook Chloé in a heartbeat and I trust her completely with our dog.”


15. Ramon R.

“Ramon dog sat for my pup for two weeks and it was a wonderful experience! We did a meet-and-greet before my booking to make sure my dog was a good fit with his, and Ramon was very thoughtful and tuned in to my dog from the very beginning. While I was gone Ramon sent me photos, videos, and updates about my pup. By the end of the stay my dog and Ramon's dog Dante were great friends. Through the whole process Ramon was communicative, responsive, flexible, and it's clear he really cares about the dogs he brings into his home. I had such peace of mind knowing Olly was with Ramon and Dante. We'll definitely book again!”


16. Savannah H.

“Thank you for being so flexible and for keeping them over the holiday. My boys had a great time and are already sleeping on the couch. :) will definitely book again!”


17. Jessica P.

“Jessica and her family took such great care of our mini goodendoodle, Sophie!! Jessica sent pictures and updates via text everyday. We could tell Sophie was happy and being well taken care of which made us very happy!! We will definitely book Jessica again!! :)”


18. Shelly T.

“Shelley was fantastic. She kept me updated with lots of pictures and my pug was able to play with her dogs. She was also very flexible when I needed to extend the stay last minute. 10/10 would recommend.”




19. Tylarr M.

“Amazing service w: great communication. We were updated regularly with videos of our dog having the time of its life. Tylarr would let us know how the dynamic between dogs were throughout his stay. Like who our dog’s best friend was. Really look forward to using this service again.”


20. Natalie C.

“Natalie and her family took amazing care of Kali while we were out of town! They sent pictures and let us know how she was doing, highly recommend!”
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As of Jul 2024, 1,011 sitters provided dog boarding in Oakwood. 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 Oakwood dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Oakwood have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Oakwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Oakwood 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 1,011 dog boarding sitters in Oakwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Oakwood, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
