Dog Boarding in University, Columbus, OH
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“We left our puggle with Emily for a week. We were very pleased with the experience. She sent pictures daily. We felt very comfortable leaving our poochie. We definitely will use again.”
“We could not be more pleased than to have Sally as our permanent Rover Gal! She kept us updated with photos at least twice a day and was just fantastic with Herbie. He felt at home there. We will be repeat customers with Sally.”
“This was our first time taking a vacation without our two dogs. Everything went better than I could have expected. They took excellent care of them, sent pictures daily and walked them. My guys loved it there! Great fenced in yard and a very nice home. We'll definitely be back. Thank you both very much.”
“Cindy was great with my pup Sage! She consistently sent me updates to let me know how Sage was doing, as well as lots of pics. I felt at ease while away knowing that Sage was in good hands. I will definitely use Cindy in the future and highly recommend her for boarding services!”
“Ellen was amazing with my fur babies! She asked thorough and thoughtful questions during our meet greet to make sure it was good fit for herself and the dogs. She sent pictures daily to ensure I knew the dogs were happy and safe.”
“This was our first time using Rover and Emily was great. I set up the stay about 2 months out because I wasn't sure how the Thanksgiving would effect finding a place for Lucy. Emily was super and answered so many questions for me. Lucy also had a great time playing with Emily's other dogs. ”
“Communication was great and I got daily updates. Lucy felt comfortable enough to eat while I was away (she usually goes on a hunger strike) and Amy was flexible with our pickup time. Thank you for taking great care of my 😇”
“Dawn provided wonderful care for my Pomeranian. Really appreciated that Dawn was willing to flex to my busy schedule. She kept me informed throughout the stay. I got to enjoy my time away without worries.”
“Alexandria was great with Roxy! Communicated well and even send pics and videos of our dog when she was with her. Will definitely use her again and highly recommend!”
“Yi and her husband were amazing! Yi was able to help out with a last minute booking and I was so pleased with how attentive and caring she was. They took him on super long walks and kept me in the loop the whole time!! Would recommend and will book again! Thank you again!”
“Olivia took great care of my little guy. Excellent communication and just overall a great experience. I felt as if I was leaving my dog with a good friend. I’m definitely seeking her (and her roommate’s) help. I’m grateful for the love they gave to Lulo.”
“Meadow loved her stay with Karl - we literally had to drag her out the door! Karl was very responsive and we felt very comfortable leaving our pup with him.”
“Rayann was great!! She was very easy to communicate with and provided great care. She has a nice yard which my pup loved and he even made friends with her son! She sent updates and I would definitely recommend her!”
“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”
“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”
“Ozzie had a wonderful time and was very well taken care of while we were on vacation. Holly kept us updated with photos and updates the entire week. Ozzie is happy and exhausted from all the fun he had!”
“Brynn was very polite, professional and provided great service for our fur baby. She kept us up to date daily with photos and text. She also walked him daily. We will definitely book again.”
“Cecelia was amazing with my dog while I was away! She was super attentive, kept me updated with sweet photos, and treated my dog like her own. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog. I couldn’t have asked for better care. Highly recommend her!”
“Kayleigh was amazing! She sent pictures and videos frequently and walked him multiple times. I felt l so much better about leaving my fur baby for a few days. I would definitely book again!”
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Emily C.
“We left our puggle with Emily for a week. We were very pleased with the experience. She sent pictures daily. We felt very comfortable leaving our poochie. We definitely will use again.”
Sally B.Star Sitter
“We could not be more pleased than to have Sally as our permanent Rover Gal! She kept us updated with photos at least twice a day and was just fantastic with Herbie. He felt at home there. We will be repeat customers with Sally.”
Will & Bibiana B.Star Sitter
“This was our first time taking a vacation without our two dogs. Everything went better than I could have expected. They took excellent care of them, sent pictures daily and walked them. My guys loved it there! Great fenced in yard and a very nice home. We'll definitely be back. Thank you both very much.”
Cindy R.Star Sitter
“Cindy was great with my pup Sage! She consistently sent me updates to let me know how Sage was doing, as well as lots of pics. I felt at ease while away knowing that Sage was in good hands. I will definitely use Cindy in the future and highly recommend her for boarding services!”
Ellen F.Star Sitter
“Ellen was amazing with my fur babies! She asked thorough and thoughtful questions during our meet greet to make sure it was good fit for herself and the dogs. She sent pictures daily to ensure I knew the dogs were happy and safe.”
Amy Y.
“Amy did such a good job watching Lucy. She provided lots of photos and videos of her playing. It made me feel confident that Lucy was in good hands!”
Emily B.
“This was our first time using Rover and Emily was great. I set up the stay about 2 months out because I wasn't sure how the Thanksgiving would effect finding a place for Lucy. Emily was super and answered so many questions for me. Lucy also had a great time playing with Emily's other dogs. ”
Amy B.Star Sitter
“Communication was great and I got daily updates. Lucy felt comfortable enough to eat while I was away (she usually goes on a hunger strike) and Amy was flexible with our pickup time. Thank you for taking great care of my 😇”
Dawn M.Star Sitter
“Dawn provided wonderful care for my Pomeranian. Really appreciated that Dawn was willing to flex to my busy schedule. She kept me informed throughout the stay. I got to enjoy my time away without worries.”
Alexandria V.Star Sitter
“Alexandria was great with Roxy! Communicated well and even send pics and videos of our dog when she was with her. Will definitely use her again and highly recommend!”
Yi Q.Star Sitter
“Yi and her husband were amazing! Yi was able to help out with a last minute booking and I was so pleased with how attentive and caring she was. They took him on super long walks and kept me in the loop the whole time!! Would recommend and will book again! Thank you again!”
Olivia R.
“Olivia took great care of my little guy. Excellent communication and just overall a great experience. I felt as if I was leaving my dog with a good friend. I’m definitely seeking her (and her roommate’s) help. I’m grateful for the love they gave to Lulo.”
Karl W.Star Sitter
“Meadow loved her stay with Karl - we literally had to drag her out the door! Karl was very responsive and we felt very comfortable leaving our pup with him.”
Rayann S.
“Rayann was great!! She was very easy to communicate with and provided great care. She has a nice yard which my pup loved and he even made friends with her son! She sent updates and I would definitely recommend her!”
Shanelle N.
“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”
Jessica S.Star Sitter
“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”
Holly C.Star Sitter
“Ozzie had a wonderful time and was very well taken care of while we were on vacation. Holly kept us updated with photos and updates the entire week. Ozzie is happy and exhausted from all the fun he had!”
Brynn K.
“Brynn was very polite, professional and provided great service for our fur baby. She kept us up to date daily with photos and text. She also walked him daily. We will definitely book again.”
Cecelia D.
“Cecelia was amazing with my dog while I was away! She was super attentive, kept me updated with sweet photos, and treated my dog like her own. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog. I couldn’t have asked for better care. Highly recommend her!”
Kayleigh G.
“Kayleigh was amazing! She sent pictures and videos frequently and walked him multiple times. I felt l so much better about leaving my fur baby for a few days. I would definitely book again!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of University dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 University.
Rover makes it easy to find University 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
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.
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