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“Cindy took care of our 10 week old puppy and gave him excellent care. She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout his stay. Cindy was easy to communicate with and very welcoming!”
“Sterlin took great care of our tiny chihuahua. She kept us informed with pictures and videos and even had him sit for a picture w the Easter bunny. 😆. We will def be booking again - thanks sterlin!”
“I will be having Lisa watch hickory again ! She had so much fun and I felt so comfortable having Lisa take care of her while we were out of town. I will definitely be recommending her to others that need dog sitting. Thank you Lisa!”
“Jenny is fantastic!! Her home is a dog’s paradise with a loving family and playful environment. Phoebe will be back and we won’t worry for a second about the care she receives while we’re gone.”
“Jared was amazing!! He communicated very clearly and consistently sent pictures and updates about our dog, Beau. He and his family were very kind to him, and I am not sure Beau even knew he was being boarded - we think he assumed he was at the best summer camp ever! Jared was professional, timely, and personable, and we would book him again in a heartbeat. 11/10 would recommend!”
“Sent pictures, daily updates and exceeded my expectations and felt confident leaving my dog in her care. Very professional”
“Denise gave my dog Dory a wonderful stay. From the moment we dropped her off to pick up she was very happy. She was attentive and gave me full updates on Dory, sent me pictures just outstanding. My dog did stay at another place when she was smaller but, for me there is no comparison Denise's house is much better. She's the only dog and well cared for. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”
“This was my first time using Rover. I hit the jackpot when I found Ashley. She got back to me quickly before I booked Her and answered my questions. Y dog felt comfortable when he entered the house. She kept me informed while we were away. He was happy to see us but I think he was saying you are back already.i would definitely use her again.”
“Attention all who may be overly concerned about leaving your best friend with someone from an app…. Do NOT hesitate with Mike. So reliable, genuine, trusting person and flexible- highly recommend.”
“Marci and her family took such great care of our dog, Lulu. We could tell from the first moment that they would provide so much love and attention. Their big backyard was perfect for Lulu to run and play, and she also got lots of snuggles inside. We received pictures and updates each day. You will have peace of mind knowing that your dog is happy and in great hands!”
“Jeffrey had such a great time with Pat, we were afraid he might not want to come home! Pat kept us updated with pictures of Jeffrey making himself at home! We were able to leave for two days and one night without one second of worry! Just a wonderful experience for Jeffrey and us!”
“Julie and Willyan were so fantastic with Gracie! From the moment we dropped her off I was at ease. I knew that our dog was going to be very loved and cared for. Julie was so great about keeping us updated (the good & the bad) which I really appreciated. These two are incredibly caring, kind and attentive ? I’m sure Gracie is looking forward to her next stay with them.”
“Kim was amazing! My dog is a little anxious and has some quirks, it’s a little hard to gain her trust but Kim definitely did! We got pictures throughout the stay and she was extremely nice, I would recommend her to anyone!”
“Catherine-: Damien was great, we needed Shay watched last minute and not only did Damien watch her she treated her as her own. We loved the photos that we were sent and loved that she was able to feel like home while staying there. A plus was that Shay was able to have bonding time with another dog. We will definitely use Damien again. Juan-: Damien was amazing last minute booking and first time user of the app and she made it great and the photos and message updates was amazing hands down the best dog person there is no words to say that comes close to the professionalism she showed an I will definitely use again and only her Shay came back happy and with treats that she loves I wish I could give her a 100 star rating thank you for everything!!”
About: I have experience taking care of dogs and cats! Dogs that are more trained and have troubles with eating during given dinner hours! I have lots of experience with shy cats and anxious dogs, given my cat has been very shy towards others, and my dog is incredibly anxious! While I do have more experience with cats, I am as much of a dog lover as I am a cat lover! Currently also trying to look for a part time job, but my schedule is all around free besides on super early mornings, weekdays are fair game for me as of right now! Same with some weekends if given prior notices! I will follow any given guidelines and rules to anyone I will be having my services given to! I am a very clean person, especially with animals! I will follow any given diets or routines with what ever critter you may have in store for me!
“a life saver. I went out of town last minute and I so thankful for Jamal and his family opening their home to my babies! I could really tell that the dogs enjoyed themselves and it was really a vaca for them”
“Hasan was fantastic with Chip! He took great care of him and was easily willing to work with my changing schedule. My family and I took week trip down the beach and this was a great way to have Chip close by!!”
“Jason and his girlfriend, Lauren, were AWESOME! Finnie had a great 'staycation' with them and they did a super job of dog-sitting my li'l fellow. From our original meet-and-greet to the weeklong sitting, they were great at communicating, sharing updates, and sending some pics—letting me enjoy my vacation away. Highly recommend this dynamic duo and looking forward to booking them again! :))))”
About: I’ve had dogs all of my life. I started dog sitting for neighbors and family members when I was 10. I’ve taken care of dogs of all sizes and ages. I’ve taken care of labs, pitbulls, doodles, yorkies, and other small rescue breeds all ages from puppies to elderly. I’m looking for a job not only for some college money but also for some pet therapy. I can’t go home to see my own dog so it would bring me so much joy to take care of someone else’s. I am a college student so my schedule can be pretty flexible. My schedule is very day to day Monday through Sunday but I have more than enough time to take care of animals for hours at a time if needed. I will follow any instructions given to me. I have no problem cleaning up after a dog if it makes a mess, and I have definitely gotten some dogs in crates with some tricks. I will always make sure the house looks exactly how it did when I got there, and make sure the pup has a clean and comfy place to stay!
“Michelle watched my old guy mini-dachshund, Mojo, for a little over a week while we traveled. I am always nervous leaving him anywhere - but Michelle was so sweet, sent pictures & check-ins, and took great care of him. Mojo seemed like he had a great week. :)”
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Cindy B.Star Sitter
“Cindy took care of our 10 week old puppy and gave him excellent care. She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout his stay. Cindy was easy to communicate with and very welcoming!”
Sterlin D.
“Sterlin took great care of our tiny chihuahua. She kept us informed with pictures and videos and even had him sit for a picture w the Easter bunny. 😆. We will def be booking again - thanks sterlin!”
Lisa T.Star Sitter
“I will be having Lisa watch hickory again ! She had so much fun and I felt so comfortable having Lisa take care of her while we were out of town. I will definitely be recommending her to others that need dog sitting. Thank you Lisa!”
Jenny H.Star Sitter
“Jenny is fantastic!! Her home is a dog’s paradise with a loving family and playful environment. Phoebe will be back and we won’t worry for a second about the care she receives while we’re gone.”
Jared J.Star Sitter
“Jared was amazing!! He communicated very clearly and consistently sent pictures and updates about our dog, Beau. He and his family were very kind to him, and I am not sure Beau even knew he was being boarded - we think he assumed he was at the best summer camp ever! Jared was professional, timely, and personable, and we would book him again in a heartbeat. 11/10 would recommend!”
Mia F.
“Sent pictures, daily updates and exceeded my expectations and felt confident leaving my dog in her care. Very professional”
Denise G.
Star Sitter
“Denise gave my dog Dory a wonderful stay. From the moment we dropped her off to pick up she was very happy. She was attentive and gave me full updates on Dory, sent me pictures just outstanding. My dog did stay at another place when she was smaller but, for me there is no comparison Denise's house is much better. She's the only dog and well cared for. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”
Ashley A.
“This was my first time using Rover. I hit the jackpot when I found Ashley. She got back to me quickly before I booked Her and answered my questions. Y dog felt comfortable when he entered the house. She kept me informed while we were away. He was happy to see us but I think he was saying you are back already.i would definitely use her again.”
Michael R.Star Sitter
“Attention all who may be overly concerned about leaving your best friend with someone from an app…. Do NOT hesitate with Mike. So reliable, genuine, trusting person and flexible- highly recommend.”
Marci H.Star Sitter
“Marci and her family took such great care of our dog, Lulu. We could tell from the first moment that they would provide so much love and attention. Their big backyard was perfect for Lulu to run and play, and she also got lots of snuggles inside. We received pictures and updates each day. You will have peace of mind knowing that your dog is happy and in great hands!”
Patricia S.
“Jeffrey had such a great time with Pat, we were afraid he might not want to come home! Pat kept us updated with pictures of Jeffrey making himself at home! We were able to leave for two days and one night without one second of worry! Just a wonderful experience for Jeffrey and us!”
Julie Jolie
“Julie and Willyan were so fantastic with Gracie! From the moment we dropped her off I was at ease. I knew that our dog was going to be very loved and cared for. Julie was so great about keeping us updated (the good & the bad) which I really appreciated. These two are incredibly caring, kind and attentive ? I’m sure Gracie is looking forward to her next stay with them.”
Kim L.Star Sitter
“Kim was amazing! My dog is a little anxious and has some quirks, it’s a little hard to gain her trust but Kim definitely did! We got pictures throughout the stay and she was extremely nice, I would recommend her to anyone!”
Damien W.
“Catherine-: Damien was great, we needed Shay watched last minute and not only did Damien watch her she treated her as her own. We loved the photos that we were sent and loved that she was able to feel like home while staying there. A plus was that Shay was able to have bonding time with another dog. We will definitely use Damien again. Juan-: Damien was amazing last minute booking and first time user of the app and she made it great and the photos and message updates was amazing hands down the best dog person there is no words to say that comes close to the professionalism she showed an I will definitely use again and only her Shay came back happy and with treats that she loves I wish I could give her a 100 star rating thank you for everything!!”
Jamie M.
“Whenever I think of somebody who loves & cares for pets, Jamie would be one of the first people who'd come to mind. She is incredibly passionate about pets and has spent much of her time with furry friends as someone who's both a cat & dog owner & from my time spent generally hanging out with Jamie, she puts a lot of heart & care into not only her own pets, but pets of mine & other friends of ours while treating them the same as if they were her own! Her way of handling cats/dogs & amazing patience of making any animal feel comfortable given the time to spend with even the most energetic or anxious of pets. With her experience, Jamie is someone who is right for pet sitting or pet walking.”
Jamal O.
“a life saver. I went out of town last minute and I so thankful for Jamal and his family opening their home to my babies! I could really tell that the dogs enjoyed themselves and it was really a vaca for them”
Hasan S.
“Hasan was fantastic with Chip! He took great care of him and was easily willing to work with my changing schedule. My family and I took week trip down the beach and this was a great way to have Chip close by!!”
Jason C.
“Jason and his girlfriend, Lauren, were AWESOME! Finnie had a great 'staycation' with them and they did a super job of dog-sitting my li'l fellow. From our original meet-and-greet to the weeklong sitting, they were great at communicating, sharing updates, and sending some pics—letting me enjoy my vacation away. Highly recommend this dynamic duo and looking forward to booking them again! :))))”
Abby S.
“Abby has taken care of my Rottweiler for 3 years. My dogs name is Harley and she is super big and sometimes a little out of control, but Abby always calms her down and redirects her attention. Abby loves walking Harley and always gives her so much time to sniff around and picks up after her. She gets Harley in her crate when she’s done and make sure she has food and water.”
Michelle V.
“Michelle watched my old guy mini-dachshund, Mojo, for a little over a week while we traveled. I am always nervous leaving him anywhere - but Michelle was so sweet, sent pictures & check-ins, and took great care of him. Mojo seemed like he had a great week. :)”
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As of Aug 2025, 146 sitters provided dog boarding in Smithville. 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, 96% of Smithville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Smithville have an average of 21 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 Smithville.
Rover makes it easy to find Smithville 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 146 dog boarding sitters in Smithville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Smithville, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 87% 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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