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Sitter Profile Image: Paula R.
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Paula R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
28 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Southeast, DeForest, WI, 53532

Paula was amazing with our dog Lou. We haven’t left him with a sitter since 2019 so this was a really hard for me. She made us feel so comfortable and I truly felt like she loved Lou. She sent daily pictures and was so quick with her responses. When I went to pick up Lou, he was just sitting there on her lap looking so content and comfortable!

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Julia L.
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Edith S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
27 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waunakee, WI, 53597

Edith and her husband are absolutely amazing! They take such wonderful care of Henry, and every time we leave him with them, we have complete peace of mind knowing he’s in great hands. One thing we really appreciate is the thoughtful communication. The updates and photos are the perfect balance—frequent enough to reassure us that Henry is happy, comfortable, and well cared for, but never excessive. They always include just the right amount of detail, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy our time away. It’s obvious that they genuinely love dogs and treat Henry like part of their own family. We always come home to a happy, well-loved pup, and we couldn’t ask for a better experience. We highly recommend Edith to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and dependable dog sitter!

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Bethany P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965

Bethany was amazing! She watched my little Archie for a long weekend and made our getaway more enjoyable by not having to worry about our fur baby! Will definitely be using her again!

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Elizabeth C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Cambria, WI, 53923

Beth took in Nala after our original plans fell through and everything went wonderful. She kept us updated throughout our stay and went above and beyond to make sure my dog was comfortable. They treated Nala like she was their own. She came home happy! Will book again without hesitation. Highly recommended.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah M.
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Sarah M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
125 reviews
17 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Deforest, WI, 53532

Lunar was so very well taken care of while we were on a trip. Sarah sent updates and helped us figure out care when our flight was delayed. It gives us such peace of mind every time Sarah cares for our active dog!

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Amber S.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Baraboo, WI, 53913

Clementine had a wonderful time staying with Amber! She enjoyed many walks in the Baraboo area and enjoyed getting to stay with Cypress! Would love to have Amber watch Clementine again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erik R.
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Erik R.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Absolutely wonderful experience having our two pups stay with Erik and his family. Extremely communicative, kind and accommodating through the process. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone worried about hosts looking after their loved pets.

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Mattison & Eli H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53718

Great communication for booking, through their stay, and when we needed to adjust our pick up time. We received pictures of our ladies several times, which brightened our day and helped us feel at ease when we were away. They were very attentive to the different food and medication needs our ladies have. We will definitely use them again for future boarding.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ronalisa E.
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Ronalisa E.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
15 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53704

Ronalisa was amazing with Pepper. She would be great in hosting any dog, and for sure she is skilled at hosting an elderly dog. This one... originally a rescue who may well have been abused, now ~14 years old, deaf, extremely anxious to be left alone, and suspicious of new people... could have been a challenge. Rona took it all in stride, easily handling the regime of medications and food preferences and totally winning Pepper's heart.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaime P.
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Jaime P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Baraboo, WI, 53913

Nala was taken care of the way I do. Jamie sent us multiple pictures and let me know how she was doing. I will definitely be using her again. Nala was so comfortable with her that she slept on her lap for a nap. Thank you so much Jamie for taking care our baby so good.

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie E.
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Stephanie E.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53704

My 4 legged member of the family had the blessing of spending the weekend with Stephanie. She kept me updated on his stay with videos and pictures. He went for walks and played in their backyard.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erika M.
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Erika M.
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$43
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4.9 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
80 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

This is our second time using Erika for our pup while we are on vacation. She's been wonderful both times- so flexible and great at keeping us updated. I love that our pup has built in playmates during his stay!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paige S.
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Paige S.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Portage, WI, 53901

Paige S. was an excellent babysitter for my Babycat. My Babycat is all that I have in this world and I would trust Paige S. with my Babycat anytime. After communicating and speaking to Paige on the phone, I realized that Paige was a true animal lover like myself. It was then I booked with her to board my Babycat while I had to go to the hospital for 2 nights. During my stay at the hospital, Paige answered text and even sent pictures of my Babycat to reassure me. She also helped load and unload Babycat in her carrier, as I am dealing with a handicap.This is how Paige takes excellent care of animals and their humans ! Thank you to Rover for having respectable, professional and loving caregivers like Paige S.! Thank you very much to Paige S. for all your care and extra help with my Babycat! Raul "Dan" Ornelas

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
6 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Cambria, WI, 53923

Amber was amazing! Her and her family helped take great care of my 3 month old pup for a few days while we were in the process of moving. She was super accommodating and helpful, taking him in just hours after us contacting her very last minute while stressed trying to figure out what to do with him. Taking in his “puppy shenanigans” and all like he was one of her own. Amber made sure to keep me updated about how his was doing helping to ease my mind of having him away from home for the first time. Sending me pictures/videos and messages about how his day was going. She also took the time to make sure that my pup was comfortable and entertained. Taking him on walks and being able to run around and play in the yard. Letting him go at his own pace and doing what made him feel safe when he didn’t like the rain or was was scared by her dog at first (he wasn’t the biggest one around anymore and couldn’t terrorize/annoy every living thing like he normally likes to do). She even went the extra mile to wash his bed after an accident over night and have him and all of his stuff packed up nicely and ready to go for me when I got there. My little boy loved playing with her and her family. And having the other dogs around for him to interact with was a bonus. When I tell you he was so excited when he first met them that I didn’t even get a second look over the shoulder or a goodbye before he took off to play with one of the kids ? (I’m still emotionally processing his betrayal ?). I could not recommend Amber enough! Your pet will be greatly taken care of (Not to mention worn out….he’s been napping since the moment we put him in the car) and all of your worries will fade the moment you get there.

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Sitter Profile Image: David R.
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David R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
183 reviews
86 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, WI, 53925

David was great! He was able to take my dog last minute which was incredibly helpful. He sent photos of our dogs playing & my little fella came back wore out! Safe to say he had a lot of fun!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stefanie B.
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Stefanie B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
29 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Middleton, WI, 53562

Fabulous! Mack gave her 4 paws up and he would have given her more but he only has 4 paws. He has been online trying one to buy me more airline trips so he can go back to Steph and live the good life. Can’t praise her enough. Deb Spencley

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Sitter Profile Image: LAVAL [VAL] S.
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LAVAL [VAL] S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
279 reviews
150 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Val and his wife were able to take our dog, Ollie, on very short notice. They were kind, knowledgeable, and took excellent care of our family member while we were gone. They provided frequent updates on how our dog was doing through near-daily texts and photos. If we ever have to leave our dog with a sitter in the future, they will be our first choice.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kris A.
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Kris A.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
DeForest, WI, 53532

Great experience working with Kris again for Clementine! Kris was even kind enough to drop off Clementine at home for us since our flight was getting in late and we live a little ways away. Will definitely use her again as a sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Toni S.
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Toni S.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
DeForest, WI, 53532

Toni was fantastic. Bailey is tired from her stay with Toni & we can tell how well cared for she was. We will definitely ask Toni to watch Bailey again

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Sitter Profile Image: Shawn S.
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Shawn S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
32 years of experience
McClellan Park, Madison, WI, 53718

Shawn was great! Sent picture updates and Caspian looked so happy and relaxed! He was super flexible and even worked with me as I needed to have a friend pick Cas for scheduling reasons. Thank you Shawn!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alissa, was easy to coordinate with. Bailey seemed comfortable immediately with her. Her own pups seemed to play well with Bailey in the fenced in backyard.

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Jonathan B.
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I wouldn’t hesitate to leave a pet with Paige and her family again. Louis was well taken care of, and communication remained easy/open.

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Katarina J.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Portage on Rover is $44.4 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 391 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Portage. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

89% of Portage sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Portage landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Portage home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Portage.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Portage sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in WI ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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