Dog Boarding in Palo, IA
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“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. 😀”
“Thank you again! Saige had a wonderful time playing with you, your family and the other dogs! She was very well taken care of during her stay. She is even showing more interest in playing frisbee.”
“I haven’t left my pups overnight in years and I was nervous. However, Beckett took great care of them and made me feel good about leaving them for a weekend. Highly recommend!”
“Travis and Danielle were fantastic at every point in the process. They were great to communicate with, and our dog had a great time staying with them. They are easily one of the best hosts we've worked with so far on Rover! We can not recommend them enough!”
“This was my first time using Rover and Jena was awesome! She was very responsive and sent me daily updates of Winston. I would definitely ask her to watch Winston again in the future.”
“Where should we start...from start to finish...Max was an awesome sitter! Max went out of his way to meet us at a location for a meet and greet! We were able to meet his beautiful friendly dog...wow! We work out of town and our flight got delayed upon pick-up...Max assured us that he could work with this delay. Max sent us wonderful pictures of Ms Vella our pet and she was so well cared for. We will continue to use Max as he enjoys animals and is so happy we found a go-to sitter! Dr. J”
“We loved Debra. & oh my, so did our Buddy Bear. She spoiled him rotten. We will definitely be using Debra again. We highly recommend her. She has a sweet, loving & cozy home. Your pups will love her back yard. ❤️❤️❤️🐶”
“Jessica and her husband are AMAZING! They took such good care of our two boys as if they were their own. Our dogs are high energy and can be a lot to handle but they felt right at home from the start. We received photos and updates everyday that made us feel like they were in extra good hands. Thank you so much ♥️”
“Tiffany and family were great with my old pup. They made him feel part of the family while we were gone and were responsive with communication. They were flexible with pick up time when our flight was delayed.”
“Excellent care and attentive! Nicole very much loves pets and provided such good care for our cat in her lovely home while we were gone all week. We loved getting updates and photos! Stinger felt right at home there!”
“Nathan was very accommodating and Vienna loved being there for two weeks and playing with his dogs. He managed personalities between various bookings well and sent photos during the stay. We will definitely stay again!”
“Erin took care Neo very well. Seems Neo was happy Neo had a great time with Erin and her two dogs.. He seems to be very happy during his stay. I thank Erin to look after Neo. Definitely I would use her again for sure.”
“Ashleigh was absolutely amazing , attentive , and I didnt worry for one second Mana was not in good hands… I will always reach out to her - She deserves a 10 rating”
“Ashleigh’s level of care was amazing. She sent so many pictures while we were away and kept us informed often on how our dogs’ days were going. The way she described each of our dogs’ personalities and daily habits matched perfectly to how they are at home which reassured me that our dogs felt comfortable and at ease in her home. Will absolutely be using Ashleigh again without hesitation.”
“Bruin enjoyed his time with Austin. He was a tired boy. Lots of walk. Ball playing and love. Austin treated him like his own. Austin sent few pictures of Bruin on his stay. Definitely recommend him. Bruin will go back”
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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. 😀”
Ming & Makenna W.Star Sitter
“Thank you again! Saige had a wonderful time playing with you, your family and the other dogs! She was very well taken care of during her stay. She is even showing more interest in playing frisbee.”
Beckett H.
“I haven’t left my pups overnight in years and I was nervous. However, Beckett took great care of them and made me feel good about leaving them for a weekend. Highly recommend!”
Steve C.
“Steve is amazing! So attentive to our baby. He sent lots of pics and updates of our dog, Akoda, and his adventures. Will absolutely be booking with Steve again!”
Travis & Danielle E.Star Sitter
“Travis and Danielle were fantastic at every point in the process. They were great to communicate with, and our dog had a great time staying with them. They are easily one of the best hosts we've worked with so far on Rover! We can not recommend them enough!”
Aimee C.
“Our Marley had a great day with Aimee and family! Would not hesitate to book again in the future. Thanks for taking great care of our furry family member.”
Jena F.
Star Sitter
“This was my first time using Rover and Jena was awesome! She was very responsive and sent me daily updates of Winston. I would definitely ask her to watch Winston again in the future.”
Maxwell K.Star Sitter
“Where should we start...from start to finish...Max was an awesome sitter! Max went out of his way to meet us at a location for a meet and greet! We were able to meet his beautiful friendly dog...wow! We work out of town and our flight got delayed upon pick-up...Max assured us that he could work with this delay. Max sent us wonderful pictures of Ms Vella our pet and she was so well cared for. We will continue to use Max as he enjoys animals and is so happy we found a go-to sitter! Dr. J”
Sara B.Star Sitter
“Sara and her family took great care of our two dogs! Communication was great and she was very accommodating. We will definitely hire her again in the future!”
Debra S.
“We loved Debra. & oh my, so did our Buddy Bear. She spoiled him rotten. We will definitely be using Debra again. We highly recommend her. She has a sweet, loving & cozy home. Your pups will love her back yard. ❤️❤️❤️🐶”
Danielle W.
“Izzy had a great time with Danielle and her pups! Danielle responded quickly to texts and sent lots of pictures so I would know Izzy was comfortable. Would definitely recommend!”
Jessica M.Star Sitter
“Jessica and her husband are AMAZING! They took such good care of our two boys as if they were their own. Our dogs are high energy and can be a lot to handle but they felt right at home from the start. We received photos and updates everyday that made us feel like they were in extra good hands. Thank you so much ♥️”
Amanda J.
“Amanda was a wonderful provider to our two dogs. She was conscientious and aware of their needs (and ours) providing pictures and assurances along the way.”
Tiffany S.Star Sitter
“Tiffany and family were great with my old pup. They made him feel part of the family while we were gone and were responsive with communication. They were flexible with pick up time when our flight was delayed.”
Nicole N.
“Excellent care and attentive! Nicole very much loves pets and provided such good care for our cat in her lovely home while we were gone all week. We loved getting updates and photos! Stinger felt right at home there!”
Nathan N.Star Sitter
“Nathan was very accommodating and Vienna loved being there for two weeks and playing with his dogs. He managed personalities between various bookings well and sent photos during the stay. We will definitely stay again!”
Erin M.Star Sitter
“Erin took care Neo very well. Seems Neo was happy Neo had a great time with Erin and her two dogs.. He seems to be very happy during his stay. I thank Erin to look after Neo. Definitely I would use her again for sure.”
Ashleigh G.Star Sitter
“Ashleigh was absolutely amazing , attentive , and I didnt worry for one second Mana was not in good hands… I will always reach out to her - She deserves a 10 rating”
Ashleigh S.Star Sitter
“Ashleigh’s level of care was amazing. She sent so many pictures while we were away and kept us informed often on how our dogs’ days were going. The way she described each of our dogs’ personalities and daily habits matched perfectly to how they are at home which reassured me that our dogs felt comfortable and at ease in her home. Will absolutely be using Ashleigh again without hesitation.”
Austin S.
“Bruin enjoyed his time with Austin. He was a tired boy. Lots of walk. Ball playing and love. Austin treated him like his own. Austin sent few pictures of Bruin on his stay. Definitely recommend him. Bruin will go back”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Palo is $35
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Sitters in Palo average 8 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Palo 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 Palo dog boarding rates can be found as low as $28 to as high as $49 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 157 sitters provided dog boarding in Palo. 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 Palo dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Palo have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Palo.
Rover makes it easy to find Palo 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 157 dog boarding sitters in Palo on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Palo, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% 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.
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