Dog Boarding in Shell Rock, IA
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“Max really enjoyed staying with Shannon. I really liked getting the video updates from Max's stay. I would definitely recommend Shannon to anyone that is looking for a trusted person to watch their dog. And Max got to play with his 3 dogs, his dogs are all very sweet and loving❤️ Max will be staying here again!”
“Shaun and Katie took such great care of Shadow! We loved the pictures and video and are so grateful we have found such a great place for him to stay when we are out of town!”
“Jenny took great care of our dogs while we were out of town. Our dogs absolutely loved her and we were stress free leaving them with her the entire weekend. Thanks Jenny! :)”
“Matt provided excellent care for our dogs! He was great with communication and sent pictures daily. It set my mind at ease as one of our dogs is a puppy. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a home away from home for their pups.”
“Rachel is the absolute best! Vicky had a wonderful time with her and her family! Her dog Dolly is very friendly and they got along fabulously. We had to suddenly extend our travel time, due to illness and she was willing to take care of our fur baby until we got back safely. Loved getting the videos and pictures. I've never been apart from my fur baby so long before it wasn't easy for me but really helped knowing Vicky was so well taken care of!! Thank you Rachel! You're the best!!!”
“We've used Sonja and Tim through Rover multiple times, and we couldn't be more pleased with the care they provide for Rudy. They treat him like family, and we always feel completely at ease when they're in charge. They go above and beyond with adorable photos that show how happy Rudy is.”
“Chelsey & Lucas were so accommodating, detailed oriented & communicative during my dogs stay at their home. I received regular in depth updates & treated my dog like one of their own. They are an active, energetic, dog loving home. I would highly recommend!!”
“Emily was awesome to work with to meet our needs as a first timer needing dog sitting and with the meet and greet with Daisy! Daisy’s 5 day stay with Emily was great! We were very satisfied.”
“Angie was a LIFESAVER with our 7 and 3 year old lab and frenchton girls over Christmas! We had a meet and greet to discuss needs and concerns after initial booking inquiry and Angie was so optimistic about the stay at her home. During the stay, our girls had some anxiety and sick episodes but Angie was so attentive with updates and caring for them that put any worries at ease. The videos, pictures, and responsive texts made this first boarding/pet-sitting experience easy on both us humans and our dogs. Not to mention how Angie did all this over the Christmas holiday - I know Leia Pup and Penny loved their time with their "babysitter" watching Christmas movies and playing with other furry friends they made during the stay! THANK YOU ANGIE!”
“Rachel was great about giving me updates, sending pictures, and video. Overall communication was excellent. Our dog looked like he was at ease and enjoying his time with Rachel and her family. We will definitely book with Rachel and her family in the future.”
“Deirdre was wonderful! She was very patient with us (we were late for our initial meeting) and with our dogs. She was very flexible when it came to drop off and pick up. Our dogs seemed very happy when they came home. Typically they are stressed when they come home from a boarding overnight and that wasn't the case this time. We would highly recommend her services!”
“Thanks Anna for taking great care of Goji! She is very flexible with her time and will definitely be booking her again in the future! Wonderful sitter!”
“Bethany clearly loves what she does and is so welcoming. She handled my Norman and his antics with grace and sent the sweetest pupdates! He came home so happy and calm.”
“Allen did a wonderful job taking care of our girl and was very responsive to messages as well as flexible with drop off and pick up times. We would definitely love to book with Allen again ?”
“Savannah was great to work with. My cat Leo was returned to me healthy and happy. I was sent severely pictures of Leo during the week I was on vacation. I would be happy to use Savannah again!”
“Morgan (and family!) did an amazing job of caring for our 5 month old puppy, Remi. I would recommend her 1000%! Morgan was so accommodating and very flexible with drop off and pick up times. You can always tell when someone genuinely loves dogs and Morgan definitely does.”
About: I have been rescuing and caring for cats & dogs since I was 17 years old. Pete have a special personality that takes a special personality to care for them I work for the local school district Aug - June so I have summers off. But I have the flexibility/availability to care for pets year round My 2 dogs and 2 cats are very well cared for. We have a fenced in yard. The cats are not allowed outside but all are chipped and protected with flea and tick treatments. They are fed twice a day with occasional treats and water 24/7.
“Jennifer was an amazing experience that I had. She was very friend, attention and respectful. Also, she took care of my dog as her dog. Definitely, I will book more time with her in the future.”
“Kennedy was fantastic to work with and we would love to be able to have our pup back in her care when/if we need to step out of town again!”
“Evan is awesome! He kept me up to date with pictures and let me know how Tate was doing/eating and where they were going and doing, the exercise he was getting him and more! I hope to continue to use Evan as a regular sitter for my pup when I’m out of town!”
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Shannon F.Star Sitter
“Max really enjoyed staying with Shannon. I really liked getting the video updates from Max's stay. I would definitely recommend Shannon to anyone that is looking for a trusted person to watch their dog. And Max got to play with his 3 dogs, his dogs are all very sweet and loving❤️ Max will be staying here again!”
Shaun & Katie R.Star Sitter
“Shaun and Katie took such great care of Shadow! We loved the pictures and video and are so grateful we have found such a great place for him to stay when we are out of town!”
Jenny L.Star Sitter
“Jenny took great care of our dogs while we were out of town. Our dogs absolutely loved her and we were stress free leaving them with her the entire weekend. Thanks Jenny! :)”
Matt S.
Star Sitter
“Matt provided excellent care for our dogs! He was great with communication and sent pictures daily. It set my mind at ease as one of our dogs is a puppy. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a home away from home for their pups.”
Rachel M.Star Sitter
“Rachel is the absolute best! Vicky had a wonderful time with her and her family! Her dog Dolly is very friendly and they got along fabulously. We had to suddenly extend our travel time, due to illness and she was willing to take care of our fur baby until we got back safely. Loved getting the videos and pictures. I've never been apart from my fur baby so long before it wasn't easy for me but really helped knowing Vicky was so well taken care of!! Thank you Rachel! You're the best!!!”
Sonja & Tim B.Star Sitter
“We've used Sonja and Tim through Rover multiple times, and we couldn't be more pleased with the care they provide for Rudy. They treat him like family, and we always feel completely at ease when they're in charge. They go above and beyond with adorable photos that show how happy Rudy is.”
Chelsey & Lucas B.
“Chelsey & Lucas were so accommodating, detailed oriented & communicative during my dogs stay at their home. I received regular in depth updates & treated my dog like one of their own. They are an active, energetic, dog loving home. I would highly recommend!!”
Emily C.
“Emily was awesome to work with to meet our needs as a first timer needing dog sitting and with the meet and greet with Daisy! Daisy’s 5 day stay with Emily was great! We were very satisfied.”
Angie B.
“Angie was a LIFESAVER with our 7 and 3 year old lab and frenchton girls over Christmas! We had a meet and greet to discuss needs and concerns after initial booking inquiry and Angie was so optimistic about the stay at her home. During the stay, our girls had some anxiety and sick episodes but Angie was so attentive with updates and caring for them that put any worries at ease. The videos, pictures, and responsive texts made this first boarding/pet-sitting experience easy on both us humans and our dogs. Not to mention how Angie did all this over the Christmas holiday - I know Leia Pup and Penny loved their time with their "babysitter" watching Christmas movies and playing with other furry friends they made during the stay! THANK YOU ANGIE!”
Rachel L.
“Rachel was great about giving me updates, sending pictures, and video. Overall communication was excellent. Our dog looked like he was at ease and enjoying his time with Rachel and her family. We will definitely book with Rachel and her family in the future.”
Deirdre K.
“Deirdre was wonderful! She was very patient with us (we were late for our initial meeting) and with our dogs. She was very flexible when it came to drop off and pick up. Our dogs seemed very happy when they came home. Typically they are stressed when they come home from a boarding overnight and that wasn't the case this time. We would highly recommend her services!”
Anna W.
“Thanks Anna for taking great care of Goji! She is very flexible with her time and will definitely be booking her again in the future! Wonderful sitter!”
Bethany B.
“Bethany clearly loves what she does and is so welcoming. She handled my Norman and his antics with grace and sent the sweetest pupdates! He came home so happy and calm.”
Allen G.
“Allen did a wonderful job taking care of our girl and was very responsive to messages as well as flexible with drop off and pick up times. We would definitely love to book with Allen again ?”
Savannah J.
“Savannah was great to work with. My cat Leo was returned to me healthy and happy. I was sent severely pictures of Leo during the week I was on vacation. I would be happy to use Savannah again!”
Morgan U.
“Morgan (and family!) did an amazing job of caring for our 5 month old puppy, Remi. I would recommend her 1000%! Morgan was so accommodating and very flexible with drop off and pick up times. You can always tell when someone genuinely loves dogs and Morgan definitely does.”
Kaylene O.
About: I have been rescuing and caring for cats & dogs since I was 17 years old. Pete have a special personality that takes a special personality to care for them I work for the local school district Aug - June so I have summers off. But I have the flexibility/availability to care for pets year round My 2 dogs and 2 cats are very well cared for. We have a fenced in yard. The cats are not allowed outside but all are chipped and protected with flea and tick treatments. They are fed twice a day with occasional treats and water 24/7.
Jennifer Z.
“Jennifer was an amazing experience that I had. She was very friend, attention and respectful. Also, she took care of my dog as her dog. Definitely, I will book more time with her in the future.”
Kennedy B.
“Kennedy was fantastic to work with and we would love to be able to have our pup back in her care when/if we need to step out of town again!”
Evan M.
“Evan is awesome! He kept me up to date with pictures and let me know how Tate was doing/eating and where they were going and doing, the exercise he was getting him and more! I hope to continue to use Evan as a regular sitter for my pup when I’m out of town!”
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As of Jul 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Shell Rock is $32 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $224. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Shell Rock dog boarding rates can be found as low as $37to as high as $37 per night.
As of Jul 2025, 51 sitters provided dog boarding in Shell Rock. 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, 94% of Shell Rock dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Shell Rock.
Rover makes it easy to find Shell Rock 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 51 dog boarding sitters in Shell Rock 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.
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