Dog Boarding in Portage, OH
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“First time using Rover with our Dog. Allan did a great job watching our dog. He provide updates daily with pictures and was very responsive to messages. Would highly recommend and would definitely have Allan watch our Dog again. Thanks Allan!”
“Erin was amazing! She took such great care of Gus and for a long time! (9 nights) Gus had so much fun and she sent us updates multiple times a day. I had peace of mind the entire time and was never worried about my boy. We will absolutely be going back to Erin!”
“Zurijanne is so amazing! I am so blessed to have found someone with such a wonderful home to look after my fur baby! I highly recommend her if your sweet playful puppo needs a wonderful home of friends to play with!”
“They are great! They’re clearly dog loving people and it was nice knowing our dog was getting a lot of love and attention. Communication was consistent and we had a great experience!! We’d definitely use them again in the future.”
“We were so lucky to find Habun! Not only did she send pictures, Hershey was able to be who he was, which is a very snuggly dog loving to be around people as much as possible. He has come home a happy dog and secure, so we know he was well loved during our time away. Thanks to Habun and her loving family.”
“Ashley was awesome! Our dogs were very comfortable and she even provided photo/video updates throughout their stay. She treated them like family and we'll definitely use Ashley's services again!”
“Paige was awesome with our 2 girls, she was very loving and caring and sent plenty of pictures showing how much fun they was having and keeping us informed of anything that may have happened. Our English cream retriever was playing in the rain and got a little muddy but Paige completely cleaned her up and sent us pictures. I strongly recommend Paige and we will be using her again. Thank you Paige for being a wonderful dog sitter!!”
“Penny was fantastic with my pup! It was such a gift to find her and know he was in good hands when we were out of town. My puppy is a challenging, high energy guy, who could not stay just anywhere. Penny has so much knowledge and provided an enriching environment for him with new experiences. She even spent time training him, including new cues like having him lay down on his bed. I received daily updates and photos from Penny and will surely use her again if needed!!”
“Stephanie was great! She kept me up to date and sent me pictures and videos and informed me of what adventures my pup had. She walked my baby everyday and let him sleep with her and loved on him and treated him with such care and kindness. I am very happy and lucky I found her and am looking forward to boarding with her again. Thank you!”
“My Missy RESCUED me, and so when i had to fly to Orlando to look at our new potential home, i was so nervous to leave her, as we havent been apart that long in the 3 years I've had her. I cried, no i sobbed when i dropped her off. Before, i even got down the street i was getting pictures and even short video's. My heart and soul were put at ease. This continued my entire trip! I could focus on getting things taken care of. I would/will definitely use this "surrogate" mama again without a nano second if hesitation:) woof, woof Missy approves this post!!!”
“Kristin took great care of my doggy. She updated me regularly and I didn’t feel worried at all while I was away. Her dog Nala was so sweet to Brew and they seemed to have a great time together. I would definitely recommend her!”
“It was our first time leaving our pup since we’ve had her. We need a last minute sitter and Oren took her in and did so good with her. We were given so many updates and pictures any time we asked. She even was taken to a dog park to run and play. We will definitely be booking him for our next vacation.”
“Marisa took great care of my elderly (age 17) dog, Nora. She really enjoyed her weekend stay there, and liked being able to go out into her fenced yard. I appreciate the excellent care Marisa gave Nora very much and enjoyed the photos she sent.”
“Autumn did an awesome job watching my dogs! Very responsive and willing to negotiate my weird schedule at the last minute. She took some adorable pictures and her daughters were very friendly and gave the dogs lots of love and attention! Would definitely recommend.”
“Lisa took great care of Lulu. It usually takes her a few days to bounce back to normal after boarding, but after the week with Lisa she was her normal self right away. Eating, sleeping and playing like her normal self. Lisa was also great about communicating with us during Lulu’s stay with her. Will definitely book with Lisa again.”
“Kimberly was amazing!! My pups had a good weekend staying with her. She kept me updated and I felt secure with leaving my babies in her care. Will definitely use her again! Thank you again!”
About: I am a dog groomer by trade. I love animals and enjoy all the time I get to spend with them. I do not see walking or training dogs as a job but rather a hobby. I can guarantee that your dog will be in great hands with me as i will care for him/her as my own. Whether it is just a walk or major training needs I will work tirelessly to make you and your pet happy. The health and happiness of a pet means more than can be imagined and I know that without our beloved animals we would be lost. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you! I do work full time however this is a family gig where we all chip in. There will always be someone with availability to provide care for your dog just as we would our own. I have a fenced-in yard where the dogs can play either by themselves or in a group that fits their personalities. I offer walks twice a day if playing in the yard isn't enough. Depending on length of stay I offer a free bath. Depending on dog's coat I offer daily brushing. If I go to a client's home I will treat their home with the same respect I expect someone to treat my own. I leave everything the way I found it (unless there is a dog mess on the floor, I will clean that up).
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Allan N.Star Sitter
“First time using Rover with our Dog. Allan did a great job watching our dog. He provide updates daily with pictures and was very responsive to messages. Would highly recommend and would definitely have Allan watch our Dog again. Thanks Allan!”
Erin B.Star Sitter
“Erin was amazing! She took such great care of Gus and for a long time! (9 nights) Gus had so much fun and she sent us updates multiple times a day. I had peace of mind the entire time and was never worried about my boy. We will absolutely be going back to Erin!”
Kayla & Julian W.Star Sitter
“I highly recommend Kayla and Julian! They took great care of our dog and sent lots of updates. We will definitely bring our dog back to stay with them!”
Zurijanne C.
Star Sitter
“Zurijanne is so amazing! I am so blessed to have found someone with such a wonderful home to look after my fur baby! I highly recommend her if your sweet playful puppo needs a wonderful home of friends to play with!”
Breanna & Clay S.Star Sitter
“They are great! They’re clearly dog loving people and it was nice knowing our dog was getting a lot of love and attention. Communication was consistent and we had a great experience!! We’d definitely use them again in the future.”
Rachel M.Star Sitter
“Daily updates with photos. She walked our dogs, played with them out back in fenced in yard and had a great experience. Will use Rachel again.”
Habun M.
“We were so lucky to find Habun! Not only did she send pictures, Hershey was able to be who he was, which is a very snuggly dog loving to be around people as much as possible. He has come home a happy dog and secure, so we know he was well loved during our time away. Thanks to Habun and her loving family.”
Ashley E.
“Ashley was awesome! Our dogs were very comfortable and she even provided photo/video updates throughout their stay. She treated them like family and we'll definitely use Ashley's services again!”
Paige D.Star Sitter
“Paige was awesome with our 2 girls, she was very loving and caring and sent plenty of pictures showing how much fun they was having and keeping us informed of anything that may have happened. Our English cream retriever was playing in the rain and got a little muddy but Paige completely cleaned her up and sent us pictures. I strongly recommend Paige and we will be using her again. Thank you Paige for being a wonderful dog sitter!!”
Penny M.
“Penny was fantastic with my pup! It was such a gift to find her and know he was in good hands when we were out of town. My puppy is a challenging, high energy guy, who could not stay just anywhere. Penny has so much knowledge and provided an enriching environment for him with new experiences. She even spent time training him, including new cues like having him lay down on his bed. I received daily updates and photos from Penny and will surely use her again if needed!!”
Stephanie P.Star Sitter
“Stephanie was great! She kept me up to date and sent me pictures and videos and informed me of what adventures my pup had. She walked my baby everyday and let him sleep with her and loved on him and treated him with such care and kindness. I am very happy and lucky I found her and am looking forward to boarding with her again. Thank you!”
LaTonya W.
“My Missy RESCUED me, and so when i had to fly to Orlando to look at our new potential home, i was so nervous to leave her, as we havent been apart that long in the 3 years I've had her. I cried, no i sobbed when i dropped her off. Before, i even got down the street i was getting pictures and even short video's. My heart and soul were put at ease. This continued my entire trip! I could focus on getting things taken care of. I would/will definitely use this "surrogate" mama again without a nano second if hesitation:) woof, woof Missy approves this post!!!”
Kristin H.Star Sitter
“Kristin took great care of my doggy. She updated me regularly and I didn’t feel worried at all while I was away. Her dog Nala was so sweet to Brew and they seemed to have a great time together. I would definitely recommend her!”
Oren M.
“It was our first time leaving our pup since we’ve had her. We need a last minute sitter and Oren took her in and did so good with her. We were given so many updates and pictures any time we asked. She even was taken to a dog park to run and play. We will definitely be booking him for our next vacation.”
Marisa D.
“Marisa took great care of my elderly (age 17) dog, Nora. She really enjoyed her weekend stay there, and liked being able to go out into her fenced yard. I appreciate the excellent care Marisa gave Nora very much and enjoyed the photos she sent.”
Autumn D.
“Autumn did an awesome job watching my dogs! Very responsive and willing to negotiate my weird schedule at the last minute. She took some adorable pictures and her daughters were very friendly and gave the dogs lots of love and attention! Would definitely recommend.”
lisa d.Star Sitter
“Lisa took great care of Lulu. It usually takes her a few days to bounce back to normal after boarding, but after the week with Lisa she was her normal self right away. Eating, sleeping and playing like her normal self. Lisa was also great about communicating with us during Lulu’s stay with her. Will definitely book with Lisa again.”
Kimberly F.Star Sitter
“Kimberly was amazing!! My pups had a good weekend staying with her. She kept me updated and I felt secure with leaving my babies in her care. Will definitely use her again! Thank you again!”
Kellie T.
About: I am a dog groomer by trade. I love animals and enjoy all the time I get to spend with them. I do not see walking or training dogs as a job but rather a hobby. I can guarantee that your dog will be in great hands with me as i will care for him/her as my own. Whether it is just a walk or major training needs I will work tirelessly to make you and your pet happy. The health and happiness of a pet means more than can be imagined and I know that without our beloved animals we would be lost. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you! I do work full time however this is a family gig where we all chip in. There will always be someone with availability to provide care for your dog just as we would our own. I have a fenced-in yard where the dogs can play either by themselves or in a group that fits their personalities. I offer walks twice a day if playing in the yard isn't enough. Depending on length of stay I offer a free bath. Depending on dog's coat I offer daily brushing. If I go to a client's home I will treat their home with the same respect I expect someone to treat my own. I leave everything the way I found it (unless there is a dog mess on the floor, I will clean that up).
Cindy C.Star Sitter
“Cindy was great with Hoggle! He actually pulled me in the door when we arrived for our second booking! I hope we are able to use her again for all his boarding.”
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As of Aug 2025, 148 sitters provided dog boarding in Portage. 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, 91% of Portage dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Portage 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 Portage.
Rover makes it easy to find Portage 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 148 dog boarding sitters in Portage on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Portage, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 77% 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.
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