Dog Boarding in Rochester, IA
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“I have been trusting Jason for a while now and he is always my go to. I always know my dog is in good care with him and never have to worry. Thank you for being the best Jason !”
“My big wannabe lap dog had a great time at Sherry’s house. I was updated with pics on how he was doing throughout his stay. He had lots of fun with Gus her golden retriever. Would recommend and use again for future stays.”
“Lori and Kelly have watched my dogs twice now. They took excellent care of my dogs. They also provided regular updates with photos. I will continue to board my dogs with them!”
“Ruby loves going to Darcie’s! Darcie is an excellent communicator and sends many pictures. I highly recommend her to take care of your fur babies!”
“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!”
“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!”
“Rizzo had a great day hanging out with Adela and her fam. Lots of outdoor time in her amazing backyard. Great communication with Adela. Thanks for another great stay! 🐾”
“Maverick had a good time!! He came home the same dog I dropped off (which is 💯 a relief) and he made friends with a tiny dog! Also very appreciative for a shorter notice booking.”
“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!”
“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!!”
“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!”
“Madison was great to work with and gave us daily updates about our pup! She was easy to work with and went the extra mile on communicating :) Thanks!!!!”
“Great sitters! They included our dog in everything extra they did with their own dogs. They knew she loves to hike/explore, go on rides, play & she loves to cuddle and they did it all!! We would definitely recommend them as they treated her like their own.”
“A safe, happy, relaxed place for dogs. Scout was welcomed into the pack and happy to have friends. Jake has a calm, confident way with his pack that my dog loves being part of. I'm waiting for the pic of rebel Scout on the dining table 🤣”
“Anna took great care of Rusty, he seemed comfortable and would recommend!”
“Winnie seemed to have had a great time staying with Auden, her husband, Yen, and the other friends who were there! We are so appreciative of the flexibility, the pictures and updates, and how happy our pup was once she got comfortable! Thank you!!!”
“Thanks Sonja! Would use again! Loved the option for pick up and drop off.”
“So glad I had Lindsey to watch my little doggie! She was quick to respond to my request, and took the time to get to know my Molly and her routine. Even with my senior dog’s needs, Lindsey was excited to watch her. When I picked her up, they had been cuddling and cozy on the couch, so sweet! My picky Molly was so at ease, I was amazed! Can’t wait to use Lindsey as my sitter again.”
“Gillian was so sweet and loving and kept me up to date with all my pups daily activities. She responds quickly and knows a lot about puppies which was very helpful for us. Will be using her again :)”
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Jason W.
Star Sitter
“I have been trusting Jason for a while now and he is always my go to. I always know my dog is in good care with him and never have to worry. Thank you for being the best Jason !”
Sherry Plath O.Star Sitter
“My big wannabe lap dog had a great time at Sherry’s house. I was updated with pics on how he was doing throughout his stay. He had lots of fun with Gus her golden retriever. Would recommend and use again for future stays.”
Lori P.
“Lori and Kelly have watched my dogs twice now. They took excellent care of my dogs. They also provided regular updates with photos. I will continue to board my dogs with them!”
Darcie M.Star Sitter
“Ruby loves going to Darcie’s! Darcie is an excellent communicator and sends many pictures. I highly recommend her to take care of your fur babies!”
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!”
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
“Rizzo had a great day hanging out with Adela and her fam. Lots of outdoor time in her amazing backyard. Great communication with Adela. Thanks for another great stay! 🐾”
Rachael S.
“Maverick had a good time!! He came home the same dog I dropped off (which is 💯 a relief) and he made friends with a tiny dog! Also very appreciative for a shorter notice booking.”
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!”
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!!”
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!”
Madison S.Star Sitter
“Madison was great to work with and gave us daily updates about our pup! She was easy to work with and went the extra mile on communicating :) Thanks!!!!”
Cody & Ashley S.
“Great sitters! They included our dog in everything extra they did with their own dogs. They knew she loves to hike/explore, go on rides, play & she loves to cuddle and they did it all!! We would definitely recommend them as they treated her like their own.”
Jake M.Star Sitter
“A safe, happy, relaxed place for dogs. Scout was welcomed into the pack and happy to have friends. Jake has a calm, confident way with his pack that my dog loves being part of. I'm waiting for the pic of rebel Scout on the dining table 🤣”
Anna S.
“Anna took great care of Rusty, he seemed comfortable and would recommend!”
Auden B.Star Sitter
“Winnie seemed to have had a great time staying with Auden, her husband, Yen, and the other friends who were there! We are so appreciative of the flexibility, the pictures and updates, and how happy our pup was once she got comfortable! Thank you!!!”
Sonja M.Star Sitter
“Thanks Sonja! Would use again! Loved the option for pick up and drop off.”
Lindsey M.
“So glad I had Lindsey to watch my little doggie! She was quick to respond to my request, and took the time to get to know my Molly and her routine. Even with my senior dog’s needs, Lindsey was excited to watch her. When I picked her up, they had been cuddling and cozy on the couch, so sweet! My picky Molly was so at ease, I was amazed! Can’t wait to use Lindsey as my sitter again.”
Gillian C.
“Gillian was so sweet and loving and kept me up to date with all my pups daily activities. She responds quickly and knows a lot about puppies which was very helpful for us. Will be using her again :)”
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As of Aug 2025, 72 sitters provided dog boarding in Rochester. 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 Rochester dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Rochester.
Rover makes it easy to find Rochester 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 72 dog boarding sitters in Rochester on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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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