Dog Boarding in Oxford, IA
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“Had to book someone to watch my dog last minute. He seemed to have so much fun at Jason's and I'm definitely going to rebook in the future when I need to go out of town again. Definitely recommend him to everyone.”
“What an amazing dog sitter. I had a dog sitter cancel on me when I was in the airport in Des Moines with no way of getting home and needed to find someone that day to take my dog in and I am so grateful, appreciative and bless that Ming was able to help me with such a short notice the day of Within a few hours! Provided daily updates, and a video, I truly could not have asked for a better person to help me with my situation!”
“this was my first time using rover. Beckett watched my mom’s dogs with little notice and cared for them for 5 days while my mom was in the hospital. The dogs came home happy and worn out!! Absolutely will be using again for my own dogs!!”
“Alex really enjoyed his stay with Myle. She gave the right amount of pictures to show how he is doing. He be came friend with her dogs. We will ask for more dog stays in the future. Thank you for taking care of Alex. Gave us comfort knowing he is doing good. 😀”
“As always, Lori and Kelly did a great job watching our two dogs. This was the longest they’ve stayed with Lori, and we got regular updates and photos. Our pups were well cared for. Highly recommend them!”
“Windsor just came back from a week stay with Tiffany and Soriya and must have had the best time, He’s done nothing but sleep all day! He always comes home tired so that tells me he enjoys his stay with them!”
“Jena is warm and inviting, and is the perfect dog nanny. I really appreciated that she kept me updated on how our dog was doing while we were away. I highly recommend Jena!”
“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!”
“So amazing! This was Greta’s first time with Adela and she love, love, loved it! Her dogs were awesome with Greta and her household super loving! 15 inches of snow that first night and Adela didn’t mind a bit. We needed an extra night because of it and Adela and family were so happy about it. Highly recommend them! We’ll be back!”
“Jackie was a wonderful sitter for our pup! She treated her with such affection, we felt like we were leaving her with a dear friend. I could see how happy our dog was at Jackie’s home from the photos she sent. She was such a joy to work with and will do so again!”
“This was the first time boarding Lucy. Ann and her family adopted Lucy. They were the best and way more than I could have asked for. They treated Lucy so good I was not sure she would want come home. The photo updates were fantastic. If Ann and family will take her again we will be back. 10 stars in our opinion Thanks Ann and family. Jerry and Marijo”
“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!”
“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!”
“Sky loved having a backyard for the weekend with Emily! I loved being able to see her have fun for the weekend with videos and pictures. Super flexible with drop-off and pick-up times which was much appreciated!!”
“Cody and Ashley were great with my dog, Louie. I had great communication with both of them during his stay with both texts and photos. I knew from the first meet and greet that Louie would be well taken care of. I will definitely be a repeat customer!”
“Katrina was fantastic, she took care of my cats and i have 0 complaints!”
“Loved the consistent updates and communication on our furbabys. Lot of photos were sent! Thank you so much and we will be coming again soon with us having to do a lot of traveling!”
“Danny is absolutely wonderful dog sitter. She treated our dog like hers and he even didn't want to leave her house so he had a blast there.She is very responsible, thoughtful,nice and caring. Absolutely recommend Danny to everyone”
“Archie was so well taken care of during our vacation. Lots of exercise and brushing- so well cared for while we were away. So thankful for Trish!”
“Edward did a great job looking after our dog. He was very responsive and communicative. Such a loving family with an ideal environment for most dogs. She had a great time and will be very excited to visit next time!”
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Jason W.
Star Sitter
“Had to book someone to watch my dog last minute. He seemed to have so much fun at Jason's and I'm definitely going to rebook in the future when I need to go out of town again. Definitely recommend him to everyone.”
Ming & Makenna W.Star Sitter
“What an amazing dog sitter. I had a dog sitter cancel on me when I was in the airport in Des Moines with no way of getting home and needed to find someone that day to take my dog in and I am so grateful, appreciative and bless that Ming was able to help me with such a short notice the day of Within a few hours! Provided daily updates, and a video, I truly could not have asked for a better person to help me with my situation!”
Beckett H.
“this was my first time using rover. Beckett watched my mom’s dogs with little notice and cared for them for 5 days while my mom was in the hospital. The dogs came home happy and worn out!! Absolutely will be using again for my own dogs!!”
Myle D.Star Sitter
“Alex really enjoyed his stay with Myle. She gave the right amount of pictures to show how he is doing. He be came friend with her dogs. We will ask for more dog stays in the future. Thank you for taking care of Alex. Gave us comfort knowing he is doing good. 😀”
Lori P.
“As always, Lori and Kelly did a great job watching our two dogs. This was the longest they’ve stayed with Lori, and we got regular updates and photos. Our pups were well cared for. Highly recommend them!”
Tiffany S.Star Sitter
“Windsor just came back from a week stay with Tiffany and Soriya and must have had the best time, He’s done nothing but sleep all day! He always comes home tired so that tells me he enjoys his stay with them!”
Jena F.Star Sitter
“Jena is warm and inviting, and is the perfect dog nanny. I really appreciated that she kept me updated on how our dog was doing while we were away. I highly recommend Jena!”
Bobbie S.
“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!”
Adela H.Star Sitter
“So amazing! This was Greta’s first time with Adela and she love, love, loved it! Her dogs were awesome with Greta and her household super loving! 15 inches of snow that first night and Adela didn’t mind a bit. We needed an extra night because of it and Adela and family were so happy about it. Highly recommend them! We’ll be back!”
Jackie C.Star Sitter
“Jackie was a wonderful sitter for our pup! She treated her with such affection, we felt like we were leaving her with a dear friend. I could see how happy our dog was at Jackie’s home from the photos she sent. She was such a joy to work with and will do so again!”
Anne N.Star Sitter
“This was the first time boarding Lucy. Ann and her family adopted Lucy. They were the best and way more than I could have asked for. They treated Lucy so good I was not sure she would want come home. The photo updates were fantastic. If Ann and family will take her again we will be back. 10 stars in our opinion Thanks Ann and family. Jerry and Marijo”
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!”
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!”
Emily A.
“Sky loved having a backyard for the weekend with Emily! I loved being able to see her have fun for the weekend with videos and pictures. Super flexible with drop-off and pick-up times which was much appreciated!!”
Cody & Ashley S.
“Cody and Ashley were great with my dog, Louie. I had great communication with both of them during his stay with both texts and photos. I knew from the first meet and greet that Louie would be well taken care of. I will definitely be a repeat customer!”
Katrina S.
“Katrina was fantastic, she took care of my cats and i have 0 complaints!”
DL & Libby R.Star Sitter
“Loved the consistent updates and communication on our furbabys. Lot of photos were sent! Thank you so much and we will be coming again soon with us having to do a lot of traveling!”
Danny P.Star Sitter
“Danny is absolutely wonderful dog sitter. She treated our dog like hers and he even didn't want to leave her house so he had a blast there.She is very responsible, thoughtful,nice and caring. Absolutely recommend Danny to everyone”
Trish C.Star Sitter
“Archie was so well taken care of during our vacation. Lots of exercise and brushing- so well cared for while we were away. So thankful for Trish!”
Edward A.
“Edward did a great job looking after our dog. He was very responsive and communicative. Such a loving family with an ideal environment for most dogs. She had a great time and will be very excited to visit next time!”
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As of Jul 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Oxford is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Oxford dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $36 per night.
As of Jul 2025, 212 sitters provided dog boarding in Oxford. 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, 93% of Oxford dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Oxford have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Oxford.
Rover makes it easy to find Oxford 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 212 dog boarding sitters in Oxford on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Oxford, 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.
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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