Dog Boarding in Rockford
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1. Dan G.
“Dan and Kelly took great care of my dog. Communication with them was seamless and I had no concerns while my dog was there. Would definitely book with them again.”
2. Ru D.
“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!”
3. Michelle M.
“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!”
4. Paige & Matthew H.
“Paige was very reliable for watching my dog, and maintained good communication over the course of my dog's stay. I plan on using her services again the next time I need to board my dog.”
5. Linda C.
“I highly recommend Linda. My dog came home happy after a three day stay. I appreciated the great pictures and updates that were sent to me. Also Linda is very prompt with replying to messages sent. I definitely will be using Linda again!”
6. Iris R.
“Was so grateful to have found Iris!! They took such great care of my boy, sent lots of pictures of him playing and having fun which we were thankful for! Not too long after he got home after not seeing us all weekend he climbed back in the car and looked like he was all ready to go visit his friends again. Highly recommend!”
7. Jenny H.
“Jenny did a great job taking care of my two dogs! She sent me lots of pictures and updates. They both were happy and seemed like they had lots of fun! Would definitely recommend and ask her to watch my dogs again.”
8. Caroline K.
“Caroline was AMAZING with our two girls - she gave us updates with pictures and our girls had an AMAZING time with Gator! Would HIGHLY recommend Caroline for any visits and we will be back again ❤️”
9. Sabrina H.
“Sabrina was absolutely wonderful and a perfect fit for my dog! She provided updates through pictures and videos of my dog and made me feel comfortable with the fact that I was away from my pup. She also took her for walks throughout the day, which I know my dog Eleanor just loved.”
10. Laurie & Skylar U.
“I booked Laurie and Skylar last minute for a week long stay and they gladly accepted! They were so flexible on times of pick up and drop offs and also had such great communication!! They also sent pictures throughout the stay which was so appreciative! We will definitely be booking with them the next time we need a dog sitter!”
11. Stephanie J.
“Stephanie was wonderful with Frank!! He is an older guy with some anxiety, he seemed to feel at ease right away. She sent lots of updates and pictures while we were gone. We will definitely use her again and highly recommend her!”
12. Grant S.
“Grant took Buffy in with only 2 days notice. I really appreciated that. I didn't have to worry about her while my husband was in the hospital. Grant sent me quite a few pictures of her during her 2 day stay with him. Buffy is 13 years old and very nervous so she can be quite a handful. I would definitely consider leaving her with Grant in the future.”
13. Rachel B.
“Was great at communicating with me during the trip and was accommodating for our older dog that needed less “social time” and our puppy with more energy and special dietary needs! Would recommend Rachel and would love to have her watch our pups again!”
14. Tatyana W.
“Our Kobe had another wonderful stay with Tatyana!! Tatyana takes the most amazing pictures and keeps us updated on his stay with her. Thanks for taking such good care of our fur baby 🐶 for us !!”
15. Susan M.
“Susan was wonderful with my dog! I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone responsible and with experience with pets, she is the right person!”
16. Tracy E.
“We were very happy with Tracy and her daughter taking care of our dog!! Our dog was so exhausted from playing and being spoiled she slept so much when we got home! Highly recommend Tracy!!”
17. Katherine O.
“Katherine was excellent with our black lab! Even with a fairly short notice, she and her family welcomed her and took great care of her over the weekend. Would book again!”
18. Terry S.
“Ollie had a great time with Terry. The fenced in backyard was perfect for him to run around. I enjoyed the photos I received of him while I was gone. They spoiled my little guy. I was a little worried as this was a new sitter for Ollie, but the love and care Terry and his wife gave him relieved my worries. Ollie and I will be happy to have him stay with Terry again.”
19. Amanda & Philip G.
“Amanda and Philip were amazing!! Kept me very informed on how my dog was doing and sent lots of pictures! Great sitters, would use again no question. Thanks for everything!!”
20. Ross D.
“Ross did an amazing job taking care of our older lab while we were gone on vacation. He was responsive, attentive, and kept us updated with pictures and details on how he was doing.”
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Rockford is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. 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 Apr 2025, 426 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, 92% of Rockford dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Rockford have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 426 dog boarding sitters in Rockford on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Rockford, 89% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 91% 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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