Dog Boarding in Story City, IA
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1. Brooke & Brent B.

“Im very happy with the care Joey received during his stay, Brooke gave Joey amazing care! I highly recommend Brooke and Brent. I’m so thankful to find someone I can trust. I will use them again!”


2. Steve & Tilaine G.

“I was very happy with the care my dog received while staying with Steve and his family. I received pictures and updates while I was gone. I will definitely use them again and would highly recommend them.”


3. Carson D.

“This was our second time boarding our shy little firecracker with Carson and we couldn't have found a better sitter! Carson sent pictures and videos everyday and is so competent with chihuahuas. She put us at ease from the very start and is flexible. She rolled right with it when we got scatterbrained and gave her 10-minutes notice only to realize the next day we had picked up the dog at the wrong time. She never called us out or made us feel embarrassed. We are so fortunate she is offering so much of her family, time, and compassionate care on Rover. Can't wait to have her take care of Keefer again!”


4. Allison K.

“Allison and family did such a great job with Louie! We look forward to booking with them again soon!”


5. Nicole S.

“Nicole and her cute young girls were very attentive and tried very hard to gain Java's trust - which is not an easy thing. Nicole stayed in constant communication, and responded to my continues check-ins. I would trust her with Java any time.”


6. Samantha M.

“Samantha was amazing! She send me photos and updates of Carl and was so helpful to do a late pickup because of my flight delay. I would definitely feel safe and happy if I get to board Carl with her.”


7. Lewis C.

“Lewis was an absolute sweetheart that cared for our 4 month old pup. Being from out of town, he was kind enough to set up a virtual meet and greet beforehand. He sent updates with pictures every couple of hours and made sure our pup had the best time! Overall we would highly recommend Lewis as a trustworthy caretaker!”


8. Kelly O.

“It’s our first time, our dog, Ty was staying with Kelly. Kelly is so great in taking care of Ty, she took Ty for walk and watched what he needed, also sending us updates and pictures of Ty. We feel very comfortable living Ty in Kelly’s care. We will definitely using Kelly’s service again in our future needs.”


9. Kylee S.

“My puppy had a splendid time with Kylee.”


10. Alex H.

“Alex was wonderful! I needed to make a last minute booking and Alex was able to fit Penny in for the night! Alex was also very communicative and kept me up to date on Penny.”


11. Gina G.

“Gina was great with my Frodo on a weekend and a seperate one-week stay! She sent lots of pics and updates. I can tell she genuinely cared about my dog and his wellbeing and happiness. Will definitely use her again.”


12. Jalyn C.


“Jaclyn was a total rockstar. She took amazing care of Marco and made us and him feel absolutely comfortable. We got tons of pictures and updates all day. He got so spoiled he didn't wanna come home..Lmao. we will only ever be using her from now on, if I could give her ten stars I would”


13. Mallory C.

“Mallory is great! She nailed my dog’s personality and my dog seemed to have a good time with her. I loved that Mallory gave updates and photos!”


14. Manuel R.

“Manuel did a great job watching my dog over the weekend! My dog came back looking happy, healthy, and excited. I really appreciate that Manuel was able to send pictures and take my dog on multiple walks. Manuel was very responsive and kind as well.”


15. Alexander M.

“Alexander was awesome and went above and beyond with our pups. Was very communicative and responsive throughout their boarding stay. Would highly recommend him to others.”


16. Tiffany W.

“Tiffany was flexible, communicative, and knowledgeable. I appreciated her willingness to take in my giant breed dog last minute and would highly recommend her to other people.”


17. Rhyan F.

“Rhyan did such a great job watching Winston!! Lots of updates and pictures and I never had to worry about him while I was gone! 10/10 recommend!”


18. Kayla B.
About: I have pet sat for friends and family since I was 16. I have grown up with at least two pets in the house at once. I also volunteer at the local Ames shelter I currently am a college student and have availability 4 days of the week after 1pm. I also have flexibility during the weekends as well I am a big animal lover in general so I would spend a lot of quality time with the pet. Either going on walks or playing outside. There is a dog park at my apartment complex that I am free to use


19. Lizzy D.


“Very happy with our boarding experience with Lizzy! She gave our large dog plenty of exercise and lots of love & attention. She was very quick to respond with communications and gave many photo updates as requested. Her schedule also provided the flexibility we needed for a road trip with flexible drop off & pick up time windows.”


20. Jacquelyn D.

“We absolutely loved having our Weimaraner, Hollis stay with Jacquelyn and her family! We felt so comfortable leaving her and Hollis enjoyed her time with them as well! There was never a doubt that she was safe and in excellent hands with them. We will definitely be rebooking with Jacquelyn every time we need to leave our Hollis.”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Story City on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $35 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jan 2025, 94 sitters provided dog boarding in Story City. 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, 91% of Story City dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Story City.
Rover makes it easy to find Story City 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 94 dog boarding sitters in Story City 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.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
