Dog Boarding in Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio
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“Cindy was great with Winston! She kept me updated through out his entire stay. She took very good care of him, very satisfied. I will book with Cindy again soon.”
“Sally is nothing short of amazing. She has taken care of our two pit rescues over the holidays and each time she has done such a wonderful job. Our girls are polar opposite in the exercise department and she was able to tailor walks to both of them. She kept us informed on a regular basis and sent lots of picture updates. It is clear she is very experienced and truly passionate about animals. I would 1000% recommend Sally and feel lucky to have found her. Thank you!”
“Yi and her husband were amazing! Yi was able to help out with a last minute booking and I was so pleased with how attentive and caring she was. They took him on super long walks and kept me in the loop the whole time!! Would recommend and will book again! Thank you again!”
“Karl was wonderful with Zeke. He has a great energy with dogs, took him on long walks, kept us updated and was easy to communicate with. He rolled even with some last minute changes to the schedule and had a great attitude. We’ll definitely be requesting him again.”
“Lucinda was great, she cared a lot for my cat while I was away for my trip!”
“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!!!”
“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”
“Dianne did a great job taking care of our dog for a couple of nights. It was our first time boarding with her and would definitely book again when we have the need.”
“I could not be more pleased with Kathleen! She was very well prepared. She took such an amazing care of my baby Jojo, like he was her own. Kathleen is very caring and professional! I got lots of pictures of my dog looking happy and comfortable. I can tell Jojo really loved her and felt at home. I would highly recommend her to any dog owner!”
“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!”
“Great job. Bullet had a blast!”
“Ellen was an awesome sitter for Dublin! Lots of pics, videos and updates. She watched another dog while Dublin was staying with her and was very good about coordinating a meet and greet beforehand. Definitely recommend Ellen! 😊”
“Thank you Hillary for taking such exceptional care of Teddy on his first night away from us! Huge thanks for being there for us on shuch short notice and for ease of extending our pup's stay! To other prospective clients, we met Hillary at the Seal Point Dog Park (small dog section) when socializing our puppy. She is great! She's at that park every day around noon. If you are thinking about having a dog sitter, definately go and meet her. ”
“Gina and her partner were such great hosts for Mr. Soba! He became very comfortable with them very quick and they did such a great job keeping him entertained! Communication and the pictures throughout his stay was also really appreciated! Glad to have another sitter that I know my dog would love visiting again!”
“Everything went wonderfully! I received small reports and photos of the cat every day. Thanks to this, I felt that the cat was in good hands and I had no reason to worry. I definitely recommend!”
About: Hi there! I’m Amy, a lifelong dog lover and proud dog mom to Riley, a sweet and sensitive 3 year old Mini Australian Shepherd. Growing up with two family dogs, I’ve always felt most at home with a furry friend by my side - and I’d love to help care for yours too. I’m from the DC area, lived in NYC and Philly after college, and moved to Columbus in fall of 2024 with my partner Jake. We live in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on the border of Victorian Village and Harrison West. We both work from home and have a fenced backyard, so your dog will have plenty of space to explore and lots of attention throughout the day. Whether your pup is playful or prefers alone time, I’m here to make sure they feel safe, respected and loved. Riley is an anxious guy himself, so I have a soft spot (and lots of experience!) for dogs who are nervous and/or reactive. I believe in patient, positive reinforcement and always move at your dog’s pace - whether that’s slow introductions, extra snuggles, or just giving them space to settle in. If you’d like, we can set up a meet-and-greet so I can learn all about your dog’s unique personality and needs! Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine since I work from home and have a flexible schedule. I’m home the majority of the day, so I’m able to provide plenty of attention, potty breaks, playtime and companionship. When caring for pets in my home, I focus on creating a calm, safe, and comfortable environment. I’m mindful of each dog’s personality and I follow their usual routines as closely as possible to help them feel at ease. If your pup prefers alone time, I make sure they have a quiet space to relax without pressure. I also use positive reinforcement to build trust, especially for anxious or reactive dogs.
“My dog had so much fun that he was quite sad to be leaving. He played very well with both of Emily’s dogs, and had plenty of space to run around and get out his energy. We will definitely be rebooking :)”
“I had family funeral and Kevin was extremely flexible and accommodating while I was unsure about exact drop off and pick up times. He also sent several pictures each day and updates.”
“Great boarding experience! Apollo definitely loved staying and playing with her 2 dogs. Rachel sent pictures and updates regularly and accommodated when my plane got delayed for half a day. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. She seemed to love Apollo just as much as I do. Definitely recommend and I will be using Rachel for any future stays!”
“Lawrencia and her husband were great with Shadow, who can have a tough time with new people and places! She gave daily updates and sent pics along the way as well. Happy to have her watch my pup again anytime.”
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1. Cindy R.
“Cindy was great with Winston! She kept me updated through out his entire stay. She took very good care of him, very satisfied. I will book with Cindy again soon.”
2. Sally B.
“Sally is nothing short of amazing. She has taken care of our two pit rescues over the holidays and each time she has done such a wonderful job. Our girls are polar opposite in the exercise department and she was able to tailor walks to both of them. She kept us informed on a regular basis and sent lots of picture updates. It is clear she is very experienced and truly passionate about animals. I would 1000% recommend Sally and feel lucky to have found her. Thank you!”
3. Yi Q.
“Yi and her husband were amazing! Yi was able to help out with a last minute booking and I was so pleased with how attentive and caring she was. They took him on super long walks and kept me in the loop the whole time!! Would recommend and will book again! Thank you again!”
4. Karl W.
“Karl was wonderful with Zeke. He has a great energy with dogs, took him on long walks, kept us updated and was easy to communicate with. He rolled even with some last minute changes to the schedule and had a great attitude. We’ll definitely be requesting him again.”
5. Lucinda S.
“Lucinda was great, she cared a lot for my cat while I was away for my trip!”
6. Pam M.
“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!!!”
7. Shanelle N.
“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”
8. Dianne D.
“Dianne did a great job taking care of our dog for a couple of nights. It was our first time boarding with her and would definitely book again when we have the need.”
9. Kathleen B.
“I could not be more pleased with Kathleen! She was very well prepared. She took such an amazing care of my baby Jojo, like he was her own. Kathleen is very caring and professional! I got lots of pictures of my dog looking happy and comfortable. I can tell Jojo really loved her and felt at home. I would highly recommend her to any dog owner!”
10. Jessica S.
“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!”
11. Jeffrey S.
“Great job. Bullet had a blast!”
12. Ellen F.
“Ellen was an awesome sitter for Dublin! Lots of pics, videos and updates. She watched another dog while Dublin was staying with her and was very good about coordinating a meet and greet beforehand. Definitely recommend Ellen! 😊”
13. Hillary T.
“Thank you Hillary for taking such exceptional care of Teddy on his first night away from us! Huge thanks for being there for us on shuch short notice and for ease of extending our pup's stay! To other prospective clients, we met Hillary at the Seal Point Dog Park (small dog section) when socializing our puppy. She is great! She's at that park every day around noon. If you are thinking about having a dog sitter, definately go and meet her. ”
14. Gina M.
“Gina and her partner were such great hosts for Mr. Soba! He became very comfortable with them very quick and they did such a great job keeping him entertained! Communication and the pictures throughout his stay was also really appreciated! Glad to have another sitter that I know my dog would love visiting again!”
15. Rayann S.
“Everything went wonderfully! I received small reports and photos of the cat every day. Thanks to this, I felt that the cat was in good hands and I had no reason to worry. I definitely recommend!”
16. Amy Y.
“Amy has done a great job taking care of my dog in the past! She has a true love for dogs of all types and will go above and beyond in caring for your dog!”
17. Emily C.
“My dog had so much fun that he was quite sad to be leaving. He played very well with both of Emily’s dogs, and had plenty of space to run around and get out his energy. We will definitely be rebooking :)”
18. Kevin M.
“I had family funeral and Kevin was extremely flexible and accommodating while I was unsure about exact drop off and pick up times. He also sent several pictures each day and updates.”
19. Rachel K.
“Great boarding experience! Apollo definitely loved staying and playing with her 2 dogs. Rachel sent pictures and updates regularly and accommodated when my plane got delayed for half a day. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. She seemed to love Apollo just as much as I do. Definitely recommend and I will be using Rachel for any future stays!”
20. Lawrencia C.
“Lawrencia and her husband were great with Shadow, who can have a tough time with new people and places! She gave daily updates and sent pics along the way as well. Happy to have her watch my pup again anytime.”
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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 Olentangy River Road.
Rover makes it easy to find Olentangy River Road 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
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