Dog Boarding in Rockford
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“Thank you so much for watching Gus and Theo! They loved their stay and we loved all of the updates, photos, and videos sent! Thank you for making us feel so comfortable while we were away. We can’t wait for them to stay with you again!!”
“Jenny was wonderful with our 14 yr old dachshund, Charlie. She sent pics and updates every day, and it was evident our little guy was well taken care of and content in her home. I would definitely rebook with her again in the future!”
“Ru watched our dog—Bailey—for us while we went on a trip abroad for a week and a half and she was amazing! She updated us and sent pictures of Bailey to us regularly, which made us never worry about if Bailey was doing okay. Ru was also very flexible in extending Bailey’s stay with her by a few hours when our flight back home was unexpectedly canceled. Overall, I highly recommend Ru to watch your companion animals—she’s wonderful!”
“Michelle was great!! Dagger was nervous initially but by the end of the stay he had made himself at home and befriended Michelle’s dogs. I can tell he had a blast because he came home and slept for days! Michelle also was great at updating us on how he was doing. Definitely will rebook with Michelle for future trips!”
“She was beyond amazing with my fur baby. He has a bad abused past, and this was my first time leaving him since we rescued him 4 months ago. She kept me up to date multiple times a day like I asked. He was comfortable with her. Definitely will be using Rachel again.”
“Our Cora was in great hands for the 5 nights. We worked a festival and couldn't take her, but I felt very comfortable leaving her with their family. The communication was great the entire time we were away and plenty of pictures of our baby having a great time which took away my anxiety about leaving her. Thank you 🙏 for your great service!”
“Linda was amazing. She sent daily updates with pictures of the dogs. The updates made us feel comfortable knowing the dogs were doing so well. We will definately use Linda again in the future for our dog sitting needs!”
“Our dog Max had a great stay with Sabrina and her dog, Morrie. We received lots of updates and felt good knowing he was well taken care of while we were away.”
“Very happy with our experience with Paige. She sent us pictures often which our son look forward to. Apollo got to be around other dogs and had a nice yard to play in.”
“Tim was so good with Duckie! he kept us updated with pictures and letting us know what Duckie was up to! Tim took him on plenty of walks which our puppy loved. Duckie also had a great time with his new friend Gabby! I would definitely recommend Tim, he was great!”
“Chad is awesome with our dog, Canela. He sends frequent updates and responds to messages quickly. He also is organized and clearly takes the job seriously. Thanks, Chad!”
“It was my first time having Suki stay with someone else and Kristopher made the experience stress free! We got updates on Suki, including a picture! Wonderful experience!”
“Our golden retriever always has the best time at Caroline’s! She sends updates and photos during his stay and gives him all the love! We will always request her to babysit him if she is available. Thank you!”
“Lauren was an amazing dog sitter! She kept us updated on how he was doing, their activities and interactions with any other dogs she was watching. Felt very confident leaving for the weekend having her watch my dog.”
“Sam kept Appa very happy. She sent pictures to show he was doing well. Immediately when we got out of the car, she engaged with Appa and it was obvious this would be a good place for him to stay. I would strongly recommend Sam and if I have a future need I hope she will be available.”
“These guys wow went out of thier way to make me feel comfortable and secure leaving Lua... Lua is not for weak people and they handled her like she was a puppy... always sending photos videos and msgs while I was away. Tell you what. The night I dropped Lua off was a night from hell the snow storm hit got my car stuck down thier street.. but he came to my help and pushed me out so I could get home and pack for my flight... I will use these guys as long as they let me.. amazing people.. truly a gift from God. I moved here from Ontario Canada in November no friends or family here.. just my Lua... so thank you from the bottom of my heart .. you guys rock. DAVID”
“Leo always enjoys time with Terry and his sweet wife. I know when he’s with them that he’s being loved on and cared for like he’s their own. I’d give them more than five stars if that was an option!”
“Tatyana was so wonderful with my dog, Bella! I don’t think I could’ve felt more comfortable leaving her with anybody else! She kept me updated with pictures the whole stay which was very nice, plus it looked my dog was having the time of her life! If your looking for somebody to leave your fur baby with, Tatyana is highly recommended! We will definitely book with her again in the future ?☺️?”
“Remi had a blast with Alexandra and her kids! All the attention and playing he could ever want - he was sad to leave. Will definitely be going back to them again!”
“Katherine was great with our pup Sunny. She came home tired and worn out. I got pictures and updates regularly and she was quick to respond. Easy to communicate with about drop off and pick up! Would recommend!”
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Dan G.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much for watching Gus and Theo! They loved their stay and we loved all of the updates, photos, and videos sent! Thank you for making us feel so comfortable while we were away. We can’t wait for them to stay with you again!!”
Jenny H.Star Sitter
“Jenny was wonderful with our 14 yr old dachshund, Charlie. She sent pics and updates every day, and it was evident our little guy was well taken care of and content in her home. I would definitely rebook with her again in the future!”
Ru D.Star Sitter
“Ru watched our dog—Bailey—for us while we went on a trip abroad for a week and a half and she was amazing! She updated us and sent pictures of Bailey to us regularly, which made us never worry about if Bailey was doing okay. Ru was also very flexible in extending Bailey’s stay with her by a few hours when our flight back home was unexpectedly canceled. Overall, I highly recommend Ru to watch your companion animals—she’s wonderful!”
Michelle M.Star Sitter
“Michelle was great!! Dagger was nervous initially but by the end of the stay he had made himself at home and befriended Michelle’s dogs. I can tell he had a blast because he came home and slept for days! Michelle also was great at updating us on how he was doing. Definitely will rebook with Michelle for future trips!”
Rachel B.
Star Sitter
“She was beyond amazing with my fur baby. He has a bad abused past, and this was my first time leaving him since we rescued him 4 months ago. She kept me up to date multiple times a day like I asked. He was comfortable with her. Definitely will be using Rachel again.”
Iris R.Star Sitter
“Our Cora was in great hands for the 5 nights. We worked a festival and couldn't take her, but I felt very comfortable leaving her with their family. The communication was great the entire time we were away and plenty of pictures of our baby having a great time which took away my anxiety about leaving her. Thank you 🙏 for your great service!”
Linda C.Star Sitter
“Linda was amazing. She sent daily updates with pictures of the dogs. The updates made us feel comfortable knowing the dogs were doing so well. We will definately use Linda again in the future for our dog sitting needs!”
Sabrina H.Star Sitter
“Our dog Max had a great stay with Sabrina and her dog, Morrie. We received lots of updates and felt good knowing he was well taken care of while we were away.”
Paige "Dakoda" & Matthew H.Star Sitter
“Very happy with our experience with Paige. She sent us pictures often which our son look forward to. Apollo got to be around other dogs and had a nice yard to play in.”
Timothy K.Star Sitter
“Tim was so good with Duckie! he kept us updated with pictures and letting us know what Duckie was up to! Tim took him on plenty of walks which our puppy loved. Duckie also had a great time with his new friend Gabby! I would definitely recommend Tim, he was great!”
Chad S.
“Chad is awesome with our dog, Canela. He sends frequent updates and responds to messages quickly. He also is organized and clearly takes the job seriously. Thanks, Chad!”
Kristopher R.Star Sitter
“It was my first time having Suki stay with someone else and Kristopher made the experience stress free! We got updates on Suki, including a picture! Wonderful experience!”
Caroline K.Star Sitter
“Our golden retriever always has the best time at Caroline’s! She sends updates and photos during his stay and gives him all the love! We will always request her to babysit him if she is available. Thank you!”
Lauren B.
“Lauren was an amazing dog sitter! She kept us updated on how he was doing, their activities and interactions with any other dogs she was watching. Felt very confident leaving for the weekend having her watch my dog.”
Samantha M.
“Sam kept Appa very happy. She sent pictures to show he was doing well. Immediately when we got out of the car, she engaged with Appa and it was obvious this would be a good place for him to stay. I would strongly recommend Sam and if I have a future need I hope she will be available.”
Suzanne & Roman S.
“These guys wow went out of thier way to make me feel comfortable and secure leaving Lua... Lua is not for weak people and they handled her like she was a puppy... always sending photos videos and msgs while I was away. Tell you what. The night I dropped Lua off was a night from hell the snow storm hit got my car stuck down thier street.. but he came to my help and pushed me out so I could get home and pack for my flight... I will use these guys as long as they let me.. amazing people.. truly a gift from God. I moved here from Ontario Canada in November no friends or family here.. just my Lua... so thank you from the bottom of my heart .. you guys rock. DAVID”
Terry S.Star Sitter
“Leo always enjoys time with Terry and his sweet wife. I know when he’s with them that he’s being loved on and cared for like he’s their own. I’d give them more than five stars if that was an option!”
Tatyana W.Star Sitter
“Tatyana was so wonderful with my dog, Bella! I don’t think I could’ve felt more comfortable leaving her with anybody else! She kept me updated with pictures the whole stay which was very nice, plus it looked my dog was having the time of her life! If your looking for somebody to leave your fur baby with, Tatyana is highly recommended! We will definitely book with her again in the future ?☺️?”
Alexandra S.Star Sitter
“Remi had a blast with Alexandra and her kids! All the attention and playing he could ever want - he was sad to leave. Will definitely be going back to them again!”
Katherine O.
“Katherine was great with our pup Sunny. She came home tired and worn out. I got pictures and updates regularly and she was quick to respond. Easy to communicate with about drop off and pick up! Would recommend!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Rockford is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Rockford dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $49 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 410 sitters provided dog boarding in Rockford. 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, 93% of Rockford dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Rockford have an average of 15 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 Rockford.
Rover makes it easy to find Rockford 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 410 dog boarding sitters in Rockford on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Rockford, 88% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% 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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