Dog Boarding in Rockford
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“We left our two kittens with Jenny for two weeks and she took really good care of them, she kept us updated and sent us photos of our babies while we were away. We will definitely reach out to her whenever we require a boarding service again, we really recommend her!”
“We are so appreciative of Ruth and she did a wonderful job caring for our 12 week old Aussie puppy! She is conscientious and caring and did a fabulous job of keeping us updated and sending photos of our Sonny! We were so happy knowing Ruth was with our puppy when we needed to be out of town. We highly recommend booking with Ruth for your Rover needs!”
“Dan & Kelly are great with my dog, Henry! I appreciate the attention they give to him and I also think their house and backyard are a great space for dogs to have fun and be safe.”
“My dog is so eager to stay that he jumps out of the car ahead of me and runs to her door. Rachel is truly a dog lover, but also knowledgeable about their training and health needs. She really makes it possible for me to have a dog and still have a life!”
“We have been using Paige for a few years now. She is incredibly flexible and willing to work with me for convenient drop off/pick up times. She is able to plan ahead months in advance to be able to care for our dogs when our baby decided to arrive. She has also taken in the dogs the day of when I have completely forgotten to set up care for them. Our dogs come home happy, well taken care of, and they always seem excited to see her when being dropped off! I haven’t bothered to get a backup boarder because there is no way I’d have as excellent of an experience - without a doubt.”
“Emily took excellent care of our dog while we were away. She provided updates and photos of him. He came home clearly happy and was well taken care of by her. Will for sure use her again when we need to. Highly recommend”
“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!”
“My daughter and I left our sweet pup Violet with Felix and he took wonderful care of her! Our dog is still very pup-like (only 2 1/2 yrs) and needs lots of exercise/activity. Felix was more than accommodating taking her for long walks and to the park to splash around in the lake! When we met Felix and his partner we knew right off that they would take excellent care of Violet and we were not disappointed! Thank you Felix for loving on our pup while we were away for a few days!”
“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.”
“Grace is absolutely amazing! She kept my sweet & sassy senior pup Paige for over a week while I was on a cruise. I was initially very nervous since this was the first time Paige would be left with a non family member, but that went quickly away with each photo update Grace sent. And these were the best! Paige is a quirky dog but Grace definitely spoke her "language" and that was so appreciated. We'll definitely keep in touch and use her again for our next vacation (hopefully sooner than later).”
“Oakley loves staying with Lauren! He loves being able to run around and chill in the yard with the other low energy dogs. We love Lauren because she’s always on top of pictures of our boy for us!”
“I looked into Rover for the first time when I was looking to board my 8 month old puppy for a long weekend away. Being a more timid puppy, I was not keen to have my dog at a kennel, so I was looking for a place where he would feel more comfortable. Tatyana was exactly who I was looking for! She took great care of my labradoodle puppy for 4 nights. Her communication was great-She gave me daily updates and pictures. I would definitely recommend her and will be boarding my dog with her again!!”
“Breslin had a wonderful time with Christina and Micheal! They provided consistent updates throughout the stay with pictures and videos of our little guy having fun. They treated Breslin like one of their own and we truly appreciate that. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a sitter! Thanks again!”
“Caroline was great, super flexible with my schedule after several last min changes! And I believe my baby had a wonderful time at her house with her fur baby ?? will definitely reach out again for more services!”
“Chad and his kids (and Lucy, his doodle) took great care of our Poppy! He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. Poppy seemed very comfortable there and we will send her there again!”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Rockford is $44
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Sitters in Rockford average 10 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Feb 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Rockford is $44 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $308. 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 Feb 2026, 427 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 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 427 dog boarding sitters in Rockford on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Rockford, 90% 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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