Dog Boarding in Smith Lake, MN
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Jenna took great care of Banjo, our labradoodle! I got regular updates, and it was clear that he was well cared for and having a blast, and she even gave him a bath before pickup! I highly recommend Jenna!”
“Kj showed a great deal of patience and kindness in caring for my very anxious little pup. I am impressed with her positive energy and perseverance in building a trusting relationship. I will book with her again and have already reserved an extended stay during an upcoming family vacation.”
“Once again another awesome stay with John and Kate. Max comes home stress free and well exercised. Kate does such a great job sending updates and photos. We’ve already booked our next visit!!”
“Absolutely fantastic. Clearly loves dogs and our dogs loved him. Great at communicating and shared lots of hilarious and adorable pictures from their stay with him.”
“Hannah came through again--our third time entrusting her with Clove, and she did a fantastic job. In all the pics she sent us it was clear Clove was having a blast playing with Finley, walking the bike paths at Big Woods, and earning treats by following commands. Always our go-to sitter, always a great experience for our dog and for us”
“Taryn is incredible! She has a nice yard and her dogs got along with my medium and small dog. She kept us updated and sent lots of pictures and I could feel the love she had for the animals!!! She has neighbors that interacted with our dogs which I loved because they love attention and back home they are surrounded by kids as well. She made them feel at home and gave them time to settle. She is so great and we are incredibly lucky we found her, Thank you Taryn.”
“Where do I even start?! BEST experience I’ve ever had. I chose Josie and Craig primarily because they had the same dog breed and knew the attention/mannerisms my pup would have and require. For our meet and greet they were extremely thoughtful and considerate on the specific notes I had left about her being sensitive and nervous around men. Craig waited in the backyard WITH CHEESE so she could warm up easily to their other dogs and be less afraid. They were communicative before, during, and after her stay, sent pictures, and didn’t even bat an eye when I checked in on her making sure she was ok. Professional, kind, great senses of humor. 10/10 recommend. Thank you SO much for taking care of sweet Goldie girl!!!”
“Second time my Juno has stayed with Dayjah for travel and she comes home happy and well taken care of. I love that Dayjah has dogs of her own. They are so sweet with my girl and keep her busy while she's away!”
“Brittany was awesome watching our dog, Scooter. Scooter is an old dog- doesn't see or hear well and she was very patient with him. She sent us daily pictures and updates on how he was doing. Will definitely reach out again!”
“Sara was great with communication with us. She set up a meet 'n' greet with my dog and myself before we officially booked. Everything at her place was well set up and I liked the fact that she had an area fenced in for dogs to run freely. She gave updates and sent videos and pictures to us while we were away which my kids loved. Would definitely book again with Sara.”
“Perssis and Greg did a fantastic job caring for our two boys Kai (cavapoo) and Kona (lab). They sent photos and updated us while we were away which was so reassuring! They kept the pups busy playing, snuggling, swimming, and going for walks. We never love to leave our pups, but we felt 100% comfortable and confident leaving them with this family! We will definitely be using them again 🙂”
“My babies had not been to her house in a YEAR- and immediately they were running around and comfortable outside like they were there every day. Next Karrie called them and they ran into house like we were not even there! Made us feel so good! Definitely going to have her care for them again!”
“This is the second time we have booked a stay with Andrea and we will definitely be coming back. My dog seems to like staying here! Andrea easily handles a special (quirky) diet. It was great to get a daily photo and update. Drop off and pick up were flexible. I’m so glad we discovered this sitter!”
“I was so happy with the care provided for my dog while he stayed 9 days with Donald!! Donald sent me regular updates on how Bernie was doing as well as pictures and videos! It had been 3 years since we were away for this long and I felt so at ease knowing he was not only well taken care of but also having so much fun with the other dogs!! The set up Donald has in his home is really quite perfect! I really prefer this type of boarding to a traditional kennel. I could tell Bernie was happy, healthy, and not at all stressed out when I came to pick him up! Thanks again Donald, Izzy, and Riley for taking such good care of my baby!”
“Olivia was able to accommodate a stay for my puppy on a pretty short notice. She was great with Nala! Olivia sent updates throughout Nala’s stay and it was obvious that Nala was very comfortable! Will definitely be having Nala go back.”
“Laura is amazing! She went above and beyond our expectations. After meeting Laura and her family, we felt at ease dropping our puppy off because we knew she was in the hands of such a dog-loving family. Laura also sent frequent pictures to keep us updated on how our fur baby was doing which was appreciated. Definitely going to book again in the future and would recommend to anyone!”
“We needed to travel over Christmas and couldn’t bring our dog with us. Amanda and her family took such great care Rue while we were away! She sent us the most adorable photos and made us feel so comfortable knowing she was in a loving home! We will for sure reach out to Amanda in the future!”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Jenna C.Star Sitter
“Jenna took great care of Banjo, our labradoodle! I got regular updates, and it was clear that he was well cared for and having a blast, and she even gave him a bath before pickup! I highly recommend Jenna!”
Ramanda K.Star Sitter
“I’m very happy with the service! Wonderful people !! Ramanda took very good care of my dog!! Definitely I will have her to dog sit Maya again!”
Kj S.Star Sitter
“Kj showed a great deal of patience and kindness in caring for my very anxious little pup. I am impressed with her positive energy and perseverance in building a trusting relationship. I will book with her again and have already reserved an extended stay during an upcoming family vacation.”
Kate & John B.Star Sitter
“Once again another awesome stay with John and Kate. Max comes home stress free and well exercised. Kate does such a great job sending updates and photos. We’ve already booked our next visit!!”
Shawn G.Star Sitter
“Absolutely fantastic. Clearly loves dogs and our dogs loved him. Great at communicating and shared lots of hilarious and adorable pictures from their stay with him.”
Hannah W.
Star Sitter
“Hannah came through again--our third time entrusting her with Clove, and she did a fantastic job. In all the pics she sent us it was clear Clove was having a blast playing with Finley, walking the bike paths at Big Woods, and earning treats by following commands. Always our go-to sitter, always a great experience for our dog and for us”
Taryn P.
“Taryn is incredible! She has a nice yard and her dogs got along with my medium and small dog. She kept us updated and sent lots of pictures and I could feel the love she had for the animals!!! She has neighbors that interacted with our dogs which I loved because they love attention and back home they are surrounded by kids as well. She made them feel at home and gave them time to settle. She is so great and we are incredibly lucky we found her, Thank you Taryn.”
Josie & Clint L.
“Where do I even start?! BEST experience I’ve ever had. I chose Josie and Craig primarily because they had the same dog breed and knew the attention/mannerisms my pup would have and require. For our meet and greet they were extremely thoughtful and considerate on the specific notes I had left about her being sensitive and nervous around men. Craig waited in the backyard WITH CHEESE so she could warm up easily to their other dogs and be less afraid. They were communicative before, during, and after her stay, sent pictures, and didn’t even bat an eye when I checked in on her making sure she was ok. Professional, kind, great senses of humor. 10/10 recommend. Thank you SO much for taking care of sweet Goldie girl!!!”
Dayjah H.Star Sitter
“Second time my Juno has stayed with Dayjah for travel and she comes home happy and well taken care of. I love that Dayjah has dogs of her own. They are so sweet with my girl and keep her busy while she's away!”
Brittany M.Star Sitter
“Brittany was awesome watching our dog, Scooter. Scooter is an old dog- doesn't see or hear well and she was very patient with him. She sent us daily pictures and updates on how he was doing. Will definitely reach out again!”
Sara W.Star Sitter
“Sara was great with communication with us. She set up a meet 'n' greet with my dog and myself before we officially booked. Everything at her place was well set up and I liked the fact that she had an area fenced in for dogs to run freely. She gave updates and sent videos and pictures to us while we were away which my kids loved. Would definitely book again with Sara.”
Perssis & Greg M.
“Perssis and Greg did a fantastic job caring for our two boys Kai (cavapoo) and Kona (lab). They sent photos and updated us while we were away which was so reassuring! They kept the pups busy playing, snuggling, swimming, and going for walks. We never love to leave our pups, but we felt 100% comfortable and confident leaving them with this family! We will definitely be using them again 🙂”
Karri H.
“My babies had not been to her house in a YEAR- and immediately they were running around and comfortable outside like they were there every day. Next Karrie called them and they ran into house like we were not even there! Made us feel so good! Definitely going to have her care for them again!”
Andrea T.
“This is the second time we have booked a stay with Andrea and we will definitely be coming back. My dog seems to like staying here! Andrea easily handles a special (quirky) diet. It was great to get a daily photo and update. Drop off and pick up were flexible. I’m so glad we discovered this sitter!”
Donald G.Star Sitter
“I was so happy with the care provided for my dog while he stayed 9 days with Donald!! Donald sent me regular updates on how Bernie was doing as well as pictures and videos! It had been 3 years since we were away for this long and I felt so at ease knowing he was not only well taken care of but also having so much fun with the other dogs!! The set up Donald has in his home is really quite perfect! I really prefer this type of boarding to a traditional kennel. I could tell Bernie was happy, healthy, and not at all stressed out when I came to pick him up! Thanks again Donald, Izzy, and Riley for taking such good care of my baby!”
Olivia O.Star Sitter
“Olivia was able to accommodate a stay for my puppy on a pretty short notice. She was great with Nala! Olivia sent updates throughout Nala’s stay and it was obvious that Nala was very comfortable! Will definitely be having Nala go back.”
Laura M.
“Laura is amazing! She went above and beyond our expectations. After meeting Laura and her family, we felt at ease dropping our puppy off because we knew she was in the hands of such a dog-loving family. Laura also sent frequent pictures to keep us updated on how our fur baby was doing which was appreciated. Definitely going to book again in the future and would recommend to anyone!”
Amanda M.
“We needed to travel over Christmas and couldn’t bring our dog with us. Amanda and her family took such great care Rue while we were away! She sent us the most adorable photos and made us feel so comfortable knowing she was in a loving home! We will for sure reach out to Amanda in the future!”
Gretchen N.Star Sitter
“Gretchen is amazing with Lincoln! He always has so much fun and we never worry about him when we are gone!! He is excited for his next stay!!”
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As of Aug 2025, 110 sitters provided dog boarding in Smith Lake. 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 Smith Lake dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Smith Lake have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Smith Lake.
Rover makes it easy to find Smith Lake 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 110 dog boarding sitters in Smith Lake on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Smith Lake, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.
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