Dog Boarding in Rock Rapids, IA
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“Michelle and her family are such a blessing for us. It’s so nice to know our fur babies will not only be well treated but will enjoy their time with her family. Thank you Michelle!”
“Krysten & family were so great! We were able to have nice peace of mind Leo was very well taken care of during our long weekend. Krysten sent many picture and video updates to let us know Leo was happy! Highly recommend Krysten & family!”
“Jayne (and her family) wer AMAZING! They readily helped us when we were in a bind. Throughout our dog's time there, she sent us pictures of him and kept us updated. The whole family treated him as their own. They even put out a stocking for him at Christmas! I cannot say enough good thyings about Jayne. I will DEFINITELY book with her again!”
“Kelly was Great! She was super friendly (as were her dogs) and took the time to make sure our dog, Sena got along with hers. She sent pictures and videos almost every day which was so nice when we were missing Sena. Will hire her again!”
“Mikayla and Jared took such great care of our sensitive dog! She was so nervous and needed some extra attention to adjust. By the time I picked her up days later, she seemed very relaxed and comfortable. Thanks so much!”
“Christina was amazing with our young dog, she sent pics and texts letting us know how Hazel was doing. She had great communication and made us feel so comfortable while we were gone. Hazel enjoyed their large fenced in backyard and got along great with the other dogs. We have already booked Christina again for next time we leave town. I feel so grateful to have found such a great and trusted person to watch our puppy.”
“She’s awesome ! She kept me up to date with my pups which I love. When you message her, she responds ! My dogs enjoyed going there! They all had playmates, it’s cute ! Thank you until next time !”
“This was our first time using Rover and we had a great experience. Lauren and Cory were the best!! We were gone for a week and received several pictures. It was so nice to not worry about Baxter! They took great care of him!!”
About: We had a miniature dachshund for 14 years. Her name was daisy. We also watched my parents little dog Maizy when they would go on vacation. She also has passed. Both pups have passed not too long ago. We are not in a position to care for fur babies long term, however We would love to watch, care, and play with your fur baby. We have 2 kids a 7 year old and 12 year old who love playing with dogs. Your fur baby will be in good hands as you are away. We will make sure he/she gets lots of supervised playtime and cuddles. We spend our afternoons playing outside, going on walks and bike rides. Your furry will get plenty of supervised outdoor time. We are home on the weekends, so we will be able to take your furry out for daily walks. We will make sure to include him/her in our daily activities. Pick up would be Friday and drop off would be Sundays. We will make sure they get plenty of outdoor time with walks. We don’t have a fence to out door intentional play will be provided weather permitting. Meals will be given according to your schedule.we have baby gates, so if we are out, we will put gates up to keep your baby safe. My children will be with either my husband or I while your fur baby is in our home. We are aware that certain dogs can not be played with in a rough manner. My oldest stepdaughter has a min wiener dog. She is very strict with how my youngest handles her. We don’t want her to have a sore back. Both children know and understand how to be gentle with older dogs, just tell us what your dog can handle and we will make sure to follow your requirements.
“Definitely one of the best rovers I’ve ever used! We booked her really last minute after weather scrambled all of our plans and she was so accommodating and kind! She sent many updates and the dogs LOVED it.”
“We couldn’t be happier with Tracy & her family! They took amazing care of our dogs, Willow & Zoey, while we were away. From the daily updates and photos to the extra attention they gave, it was clear our pups were in loving hands. Willow & Zoey came home happy, calm, and well cared for. We’ll definitely be booking with Tracy again and highly recommend them to anyone needing a trustworthy and compassionate sitter!”
About: My first job was at a vet clinic, where I worked for 3 years, feeding and watering the dogs and cats and taking them outside and on walks. My apartment has a dog park with lots of fun activities for the pups. I have a 3 year old energetic 16 lb aussie poo and a soon to be 12 year old 11 lb shihtzu/couch potato so I'm used to the active and the lazy lifestyle. Each week is different for work so I will update my schedule as I figure that out. Def message me if you have questions on a certain time frame. I sometimes crate my aussiepoo, so I do have one crate and am okay if you want to bring one over for your pet as well. If your pet is here often and is used to a crate, I'd likely invest in another crate for my home. Since I'm in an apartment, I leash the dogs to go outside and to the dog park- please let me know if you'd rather me not take your dog to the park. It's typically only 1-2 other dogs if any, when we go.
“Jamie sent daily updates of my pup, which made it so much easier to enjoy time away from home. Nellie was grateful to have other pups to hang out with 😉 Thank you Jamie!”
“April’s home and her family were perfect for our two dogs and we really appreciated working with April on all the details of the stay. We appreciated the regular updates and pictures over our dogs’ 3-day stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend April or book with her again.”
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Michelle K.Star Sitter
“Michelle and her family are such a blessing for us. It’s so nice to know our fur babies will not only be well treated but will enjoy their time with her family. Thank you Michelle!”
Krysten E.Star Sitter
“Krysten & family were so great! We were able to have nice peace of mind Leo was very well taken care of during our long weekend. Krysten sent many picture and video updates to let us know Leo was happy! Highly recommend Krysten & family!”
Jayne L.Star Sitter
“Jayne (and her family) wer AMAZING! They readily helped us when we were in a bind. Throughout our dog's time there, she sent us pictures of him and kept us updated. The whole family treated him as their own. They even put out a stocking for him at Christmas! I cannot say enough good thyings about Jayne. I will DEFINITELY book with her again!”
Anna E.
“Anna was great!! Our dog got along well with her family and she let us know how he was doing while he was with her. Highly recommend Anna for boarding!!”
Alesia N.Star Sitter
“My little guys came out just as happy as when they went in, she did an awesome job with them. Sent pics any everything to keep me in the loop!”
Kelly W.
“Kelly was Great! She was super friendly (as were her dogs) and took the time to make sure our dog, Sena got along with hers. She sent pictures and videos almost every day which was so nice when we were missing Sena. Will hire her again!”
Mikayla & Jerad W.Star Sitter
“Mikayla and Jared took such great care of our sensitive dog! She was so nervous and needed some extra attention to adjust. By the time I picked her up days later, she seemed very relaxed and comfortable. Thanks so much!”
Christina B.Star Sitter
“Christina was amazing with our young dog, she sent pics and texts letting us know how Hazel was doing. She had great communication and made us feel so comfortable while we were gone. Hazel enjoyed their large fenced in backyard and got along great with the other dogs. We have already booked Christina again for next time we leave town. I feel so grateful to have found such a great and trusted person to watch our puppy.”
Paige K.
“Paige was so friendly! She was an amazing communicator and sent us constant updates on how our ‘baby’ was doing. You can tell our dog was really loved on! I would definitely rebook with Paige!”
Kryz F.Star Sitter
“She’s awesome ! She kept me up to date with my pups which I love. When you message her, she responds ! My dogs enjoyed going there! They all had playmates, it’s cute ! Thank you until next time !”
Lauren & Corey M.Star Sitter
“This was our first time using Rover and we had a great experience. Lauren and Cory were the best!! We were gone for a week and received several pictures. It was so nice to not worry about Baxter! They took great care of him!!”
Rachael & Brian M.
“Rachael has given responsible care during the years our dog , Maizee lived. Rachael not only provided for her needs, but gave her affection and attention which we greatly appreciated.”
Tracy G.
“Tracy was great with communication and made a comfortable stay for our yorkie!”
Lindsay P.Star Sitter
“Definitely one of the best rovers I’ve ever used! We booked her really last minute after weather scrambled all of our plans and she was so accommodating and kind! She sent many updates and the dogs LOVED it.”
Tori & Jeremy W.
“My dog loved staying with Tori and Jeremy! Will be rebooking.”
Amy & Trevor L.
“Amy was extremely communicative and took great care of Winnie! Winnie was well loved while staying there!”
Tracy K.
“We couldn’t be happier with Tracy & her family! They took amazing care of our dogs, Willow & Zoey, while we were away. From the daily updates and photos to the extra attention they gave, it was clear our pups were in loving hands. Willow & Zoey came home happy, calm, and well cared for. We’ll definitely be booking with Tracy again and highly recommend them to anyone needing a trustworthy and compassionate sitter!”
Tracee O.
“I have used Tracee several times. My Kya is a big old lady. With Tracee she gets the attention she wants, while also being left alone if she wants. Tracee makes sure shes fed, watered, and has her comforts from home. I recommend Tracee for your fur baby needs.”
Jamie F.Star Sitter
“Jamie sent daily updates of my pup, which made it so much easier to enjoy time away from home. Nellie was grateful to have other pups to hang out with 😉 Thank you Jamie!”
April N.Star Sitter
“April’s home and her family were perfect for our two dogs and we really appreciated working with April on all the details of the stay. We appreciated the regular updates and pictures over our dogs’ 3-day stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend April or book with her again.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids dog boarding rates can be found as low as $33 to as high as $43 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 12 sitters provided dog boarding in Rock Rapids. 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.
Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Rock Rapids.
Rover makes it easy to find Rock Rapids 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 12 dog boarding sitters in Rock Rapids 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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