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Sitter Profile Image: Katelyn & Nicholas M.
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Katelyn & Nicholas M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Marengo, OH, 43334

“Katelyn and Nicholas do a great job with Jack and I am so lucky to have found them when we go out of town for extended periods and can’t take our pup. I would highly recommend them if they’re in your area!”

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Victoria F.
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kelsey h.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 135 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Delaware, OH, 43015

“Kelsey was amazing from the start! Given the week long stay, she offered an initial meet and greet to ensure it would be a good fit for our pup and her family. She was extremely accommodating and warm. I knew Ellie would be in good hands throughout the visit. Kelsey provided regular updates and photos, ensuring that Ellie was having a blast with new friends. As the cherry on top, the photos were so incredible that we called them her “glamour shots”. We are so relieved to find a rover that provided as much care and love as we would provide to our girl. Thank you for the peace of mind, Kelsey!”

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Chris L.
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Nicholas & Emily P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 160 reviews
73 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Galena, OH, 43021

“Leo loved his stay with Emily & Nicholas! We received so many updates and pictures that made being away so much easier. They were extremely responsive and made Leo feel right at home as soon as he got there. He is a high energy dog that is overwhelming for many Rover hosts, and we are so glad to find someone we can continue to return to. Highly recommend!”

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Miranda H.
Sitter Profile Image: Keylor & Grace V.
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Keylor & Grace V.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Mount Vernon, OH, 43050

“Keylor and Grace were wonderful!!! They took such good care of our puppy and were very accommodating and flexible as well as responsive to messages. I really appreciated the pics of Buddy and updates on how he was doing as well!!! Highly recommend!!!”

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Lisa D.
Sitter Profile Image: Nicole S.
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Nicole S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
10 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Delaware, OH, 43015

“First time using Nicole. They provide an excellent comfy home for my Luna with nice walking paths and attention. I will definitely use them again, great sitters!”

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Jim M.
Sitter Profile Image: Kylee & Mike H.
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Kylee & Mike H.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Northland, New Albany, OH, 43054

“This is our second time booking with Kylee and Mike and we know our little girl, Maple, is in good hands with them! They send lots of pictures for good piece of mind.”

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Kendall W.
Sitter Profile Image: Angela W.
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Angela W.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northwest, Dublin, OH, 43016

“Angela was great. This was our first time using this app and she was amazing. Very communicative, sent pictures and updates and even gave Frosty a bath. I would recommend and definitely return to Angela again. Frosty loved it!!”

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Brittany J.
Sitter Profile Image: John & Shannon K.
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John & Shannon K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
15 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Worthington, Worthington, OH, 43085

“Great communication! Sent lots of pictures and a couple videos. Made me feel like they were treating my dog like family. Loki got plenty of exercise and attention. Great people. Would book with them again!”

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Nicole L.
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Lindsey J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 72 reviews
28 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Galena, OH, 43021

“Lindsey is so sweet and took great care of Milo and Lucy! They both seemed very comfortable with her and she was quick to send me updated and photos while I was away. Would definitely use her again to watch my pups! Thanks Lindsey!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Carly M.
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Carly M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43214

“Carly was amazing. Zeke is normally shy but as soon as Zeke met her he was already starting to feel comfortable, Couldn't ask for a better babysitter. From Pics, answering questions, flexible, making sure Zeke was well taken care of and comfortable. Zeke had so much fun running around the fenced yard, playing fetch and sleeping in the bed. Carly even gave us a report card on Zeke's stay, it was so cute. I will recommend her to anyone needing a babysitter.”

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Debra O.
Sitter Profile Image: Kelly & Ben W.
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Kelly & Ben W.
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• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lewis Center, OH, 43035

“We found a treasure when we asked Kelly and Ben to help watch our dog while we were out of town! They love that she wanted to meet our Daisy before we made the final arrangements. That gave us such peace of mind. Our pup walked into their beautiful home, and she instantly felt comfortable. Their home is warm and gave us a feeling that our dog would be so well loved while we had to be out of town. Kelly also showed how much she cared and how knowledgeable she is by asking all the right questions and loving on Daisy like she was already a part of their family. Communication was terrific too! We received pictures throughout the weekend of Daisy on walks and being her sweet and silly self with Kelly’s family too! We are so happy with the experience that we already scheduled another time out of town - knowing that our Daisy girl will be totally spoiled and cared for while we are gone. Thank you to Kelly and her family for loving our dog like we do!❤️”

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Laurie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Angela G.
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Angela G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
20 years of experience
Northeast, Columbus, OH, 43219

“Angela does an exceptional job ! Very professional and great communicator. Would highly recommend to watch your animal !”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jamie D.
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Jamie D.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 241 reviews
69 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Pataskala, OH, 43062

“Our dog really enjoyed his stay with Jamie!! Jamie provided our dog with loads of walks, attention, sent photos, and hugs. We will definitely be booking with Jamie again.”

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Patrick L.
Sitter Profile Image: Nicole S.
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Nicole S.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
21 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lexington, OH, 44904

“Nicole was great! My two dogs looked so happy in the pictures I was sent daily! It was good knowing they were in a home with a family to give them attention.”

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Seth B.
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Laken U.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 111 reviews
17 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43230

“My doggie really enjoyed his stay. Felt like home with the addition of 2 doggie playmates and a sweet little girl to love on. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”

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Christine Y.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Powell, OH, 43065

“Christine took great care of our dog. Definitely would use her help again”

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabby S.
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Gabby S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westerville, OH, 43082

“Everything went really well with arranging a meet and greet and scheduling drop off and pick up. Great communication throughout, regular updates and pictures during sitting, and easy to coordinate with for the scheduling.”

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Jeffrey M.
Sitter Profile Image: Yoniray Arlette G.
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Yoniray Arlette G.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 91 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Powell, OH, 43065

“What a wonderful job with Frankie!!! Lots of updates and pictures. She had lots of exercise and attention. We greatly appreciate the love and care you provided. Would love to have you watch Frankie again!”

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Elaine M.
Sitter Profile Image: Kirsten H.
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Kirsten H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
8 years of experience
Far North, Columbus, OH, 43035

“Kirsten was excellent! She is conscientious and caring. She gave frequent DETAILED updates and photos. We felt very comfortable that our dog was being well- cared for while away for a long weekend trip. Highly recommend!”

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Laura N.
Sitter Profile Image: Zach C.
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Zach C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
27 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Westerville, OH, 43081

“My cocker spaniel was very well cared for by Zach. They have a great fenced in backyard which she enjoyed and lots of toys. I was very happy with the daily pictures and videos. Would definitely book with them again!”

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Jerusha N.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Sparta is $45

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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Sparta

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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Sparta is $39 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $33 and $46 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 470 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Sparta. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Sparta can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Sparta home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Sparta.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Sparta. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Sparta sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in OH ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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