Dog Boarding in Startup, WA
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“My Cooper was well cared for. Ritta does an amazing job and is very professional paying attention to every need my dog had. I definitely will be utilizing her services again.”
“For our dog Bo, it was like he was having a vacation better than ours. He was made to feel welcomed, warm and comfortable. He made great friends with the 2 and 4 legged there. Great experience!”
“Krystina was awesome! She took special care of my high maintenance doodle, sent lots of pictures and videos, and communicated throughout the trip. We’ll definitely be back!”
“Natalie is amazing! My dog Ellie can struggle with anxiety and fear meeting new people/places, but she seemed immediately comfortable with Natalie during our meet and greet. She was very accommodating, asked great questions at drop off to make sure Ellie was comfortable, and provided updates and photos throughout the stay. We will definitely use her again, I think Ellie was sad to say goodbye.”
“Jenny took care of our neighbor's dog Willow for us when we were taking care of it and had to leave unexpectedly for 3 days, the boarding experience went very well and she was very thoughtful and asked good questions prior to the boarding. Willow had a great time playing with her dog and when I came to pick her up Jenny had Willow's crate all packed up with her things and ready for me, which I really appreciated. Willow is a dog who can be anxious at times but it was obvious that she felt very comfortable with Jenny. We are pretty picky about who watches our pooches and are glad to have found someone in Gold Bar who we feel good about recommending or using for our own dogs.”
“I have nothing but good things to say about Maggie! She and her husband were wonderful with my dog Luna. They have a lovely home and a great fully fenced backyard. It is evident that they truly are animal lovers and will take great care of your pet. Maggie was also very kind, understanding, and helpful when I ran into an unexpected travel delay (thank you again!). I'll definitely bring Luna back again in the future.”
“This was my first time boarding my dog with Taylor. He took excellent care of my dog. Taylor is very kind and understanding. I had to extend my dog’s stay last minute. He was very accommodating. Communication is prompt. He responds to messages quickly which I appreciate. I will be a returning customer for sure.”
“Rebecca took care of grizzly just like her own. I can’t say enough thankful we were to leave Grizzly with someone so caring. We hope he can stay with Rebecca again.”
“Thank you Nickey for being such an amazing caregiver for our pups! We are so thankful we found you on Rover. You are so good to them and they LOVE coming to see you! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!”
“David is amazing with dogs he has created dog heaven where they get to live their best life and you can go away safe in the knowledge your dog is in the best hands. David is super flexible and great at communicating would highly recommend.”
“This was a last minute emergency request for boarding our dog, and Janelle and Travis were very responsive and understanding. They have a perfect doggy environment in the back yard, and was well care for.”
“Julie Ann was terrific. My two boys came home better trained than when they arrived at her place! Aside from taking good care of our dogs overnight, she shared with me some tips on how to have them walk better on leashes. She was able to accomplish in 5 minutes what I have been working on for 4 years! We will be booking again with her for a longer stay later this summer.”
“Thank you, John for a wonderful overnight with Rigby! John has the perfect set up with a lovely, fully fenced natural wooded area where dogs can roam and enjoy being outside safely. John is very sensitive to a dog's needs and figured out easily that Rigby needed more space to feel comfortable. John was able to handle Rigby's odd behaviors and recognized much of it is likely due to anxiety. Rigby is a rescue who we've had since October so we are still figuring him out; he's almost 12 so we are the ones likely going to be making the adjustments versus him. Thanks to John's relaxed nature, we felt comfortable entrusting Rigby with him for overnight care. John provides quick responses and thoroughly takes notes to be prepared for his sessions with his dog guests. We will be returning for more visits in the future! Thank you, John!”
“Bella had an absolute blast at Stephanie’s place. She started there for the first day being a bit nervous but Stephanie took very good care of her and made sure she felt comfortable throughout. By day 2 she was going all around the place and by the next day she had made it her home. Stephanie communicated very well throughout making sure she sent timely photos and updates on how Bella s doing. This kept us happy and calm in our time away. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.”
“Jim and his family were wonderful! Chloe was happy and content, and even gave some serious cuddles (she thinks she’s a lapdog in a boxer’s body!). We are so happy with the care and attention Jim gave to our girl while we were out of town, and Chloe enjoyed having some doggie playmates as a bonus!”
“Phenomenal Rover! Our dogs are always so excited when we pull into her driveway and we really appreciate how genuine she is in her care for our dogs and how understanding she is when there have been hiccups in our scheduled plans.”
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Riitta K.
Star Sitter
“My Cooper was well cared for. Ritta does an amazing job and is very professional paying attention to every need my dog had. I definitely will be utilizing her services again.”
Michael & Leslie H.Star Sitter
“For our dog Bo, it was like he was having a vacation better than ours. He was made to feel welcomed, warm and comfortable. He made great friends with the 2 and 4 legged there. Great experience!”
Krystina S.Star Sitter
“Krystina was awesome! She took special care of my high maintenance doodle, sent lots of pictures and videos, and communicated throughout the trip. We’ll definitely be back!”
Natalie O.Star Sitter
“Natalie is amazing! My dog Ellie can struggle with anxiety and fear meeting new people/places, but she seemed immediately comfortable with Natalie during our meet and greet. She was very accommodating, asked great questions at drop off to make sure Ellie was comfortable, and provided updates and photos throughout the stay. We will definitely use her again, I think Ellie was sad to say goodbye.”
Jenny M.
“Jenny took care of our neighbor's dog Willow for us when we were taking care of it and had to leave unexpectedly for 3 days, the boarding experience went very well and she was very thoughtful and asked good questions prior to the boarding. Willow had a great time playing with her dog and when I came to pick her up Jenny had Willow's crate all packed up with her things and ready for me, which I really appreciated. Willow is a dog who can be anxious at times but it was obvious that she felt very comfortable with Jenny. We are pretty picky about who watches our pooches and are glad to have found someone in Gold Bar who we feel good about recommending or using for our own dogs.”
Margaret B.Star Sitter
“I have nothing but good things to say about Maggie! She and her husband were wonderful with my dog Luna. They have a lovely home and a great fully fenced backyard. It is evident that they truly are animal lovers and will take great care of your pet. Maggie was also very kind, understanding, and helpful when I ran into an unexpected travel delay (thank you again!). I'll definitely bring Luna back again in the future.”
Taylor B.
“This was my first time boarding my dog with Taylor. He took excellent care of my dog. Taylor is very kind and understanding. I had to extend my dog’s stay last minute. He was very accommodating. Communication is prompt. He responds to messages quickly which I appreciate. I will be a returning customer for sure.”
Rebecca G.Star Sitter
“Rebecca took care of grizzly just like her own. I can’t say enough thankful we were to leave Grizzly with someone so caring. We hope he can stay with Rebecca again.”
Nickey R.Star Sitter
“Thank you Nickey for being such an amazing caregiver for our pups! We are so thankful we found you on Rover. You are so good to them and they LOVE coming to see you! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!”
Susan M.Star Sitter
“Susan is awesome! We have booked with her 3 times, our two australian shepards are so happy with her. Pricing is reasonable. Will be booking with Susan next time!”
David R.Star Sitter
“David is amazing with dogs he has created dog heaven where they get to live their best life and you can go away safe in the knowledge your dog is in the best hands. David is super flexible and great at communicating would highly recommend.”
Holly E.
“Holly and family are so welcoming and have such big hearts for our fur babies. We will continue to hire Holly for our pups needs. They didn’t want to leave her.”
Franklin J.Star Sitter
“This was our second time using Franklin. Both him and his family took great care of our dog (Pepsi). We plan on booking him again in the near future.”
Janelle & Travis S.Star Sitter
“This was a last minute emergency request for boarding our dog, and Janelle and Travis were very responsive and understanding. They have a perfect doggy environment in the back yard, and was well care for.”
Julie Anne S.Star Sitter
“Julie Ann was terrific. My two boys came home better trained than when they arrived at her place! Aside from taking good care of our dogs overnight, she shared with me some tips on how to have them walk better on leashes. She was able to accomplish in 5 minutes what I have been working on for 4 years! We will be booking again with her for a longer stay later this summer.”
JOHN B.Star Sitter
“Thank you, John for a wonderful overnight with Rigby! John has the perfect set up with a lovely, fully fenced natural wooded area where dogs can roam and enjoy being outside safely. John is very sensitive to a dog's needs and figured out easily that Rigby needed more space to feel comfortable. John was able to handle Rigby's odd behaviors and recognized much of it is likely due to anxiety. Rigby is a rescue who we've had since October so we are still figuring him out; he's almost 12 so we are the ones likely going to be making the adjustments versus him. Thanks to John's relaxed nature, we felt comfortable entrusting Rigby with him for overnight care. John provides quick responses and thoroughly takes notes to be prepared for his sessions with his dog guests. We will be returning for more visits in the future! Thank you, John!”
Stephanie M.Star Sitter
“Bella had an absolute blast at Stephanie’s place. She started there for the first day being a bit nervous but Stephanie took very good care of her and made sure she felt comfortable throughout. By day 2 she was going all around the place and by the next day she had made it her home. Stephanie communicated very well throughout making sure she sent timely photos and updates on how Bella s doing. This kept us happy and calm in our time away. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.”
Jim S.Star Sitter
“Jim and his family were wonderful! Chloe was happy and content, and even gave some serious cuddles (she thinks she’s a lapdog in a boxer’s body!). We are so happy with the care and attention Jim gave to our girl while we were out of town, and Chloe enjoyed having some doggie playmates as a bonus!”
Jennifer & Matt W.Star Sitter
“Our dogs were living their best lives at Jennifer & Matt's. They were so happy there and we were happy knowing they were in good hands while we were away.”
Annalyn E.Star Sitter
“Phenomenal Rover! Our dogs are always so excited when we pull into her driveway and we really appreciate how genuine she is in her care for our dogs and how understanding she is when there have been hiccups in our scheduled plans.”
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As of Aug 2025, 512 sitters provided dog boarding in Startup. 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, 90% of Startup dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Startup have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 15 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 Startup.
Rover makes it easy to find Startup 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 512 dog boarding sitters in Startup on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Startup, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 92% 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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