Dog Boarding in University District, Minneapolis, MN
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Lauren and Michael are fantastic, they have watched Ringo a few times and he get so excited when we pull up to their home. They send lots of pictures and give him so much love, I always feel great leaving him with them!”
“Robert was the BEST Rover we have ever had!!! I cannot recommend him enough 😃 Our dog, Archie, had a great time staying with him and got lots of love, attention, and walkies 🐾 Robert sent such fun updates, pictures, and videos that we loved getting and made us smile so much while away from our little guy 🤍 We will definitely be booking with him anytime we need to board Archie again in the future. I would give him 10 stars if I could ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“Bentley enjoyed another stay with Amy and seemed like he had a great time! Amy was very helpful and was flexible when baggage claim was slow and I picked Bentley up a bit late. We will definitely see Amy again!”
“Roland had such a good time! She treated my baby like her own and made him feel safe! Picture updates and check ins and fast communication! Thank you so much we highly recommend Betsy!”
“Erin was such a great sitter for our pup! She responded quickly, was flexible, and most importantly our dog had a safe and happy stay. I almost didn’t want to leave a review so I can keep her all to myself- ha. We will definitely book with Erin again!”
“Carsten was AMAZING with my pup. He was very professional, had a lot of enthusiasm around caring for my pup and all around good doggy vibes. He made a really cute short video and sent me photos throughout my pups stay. They went on long walks, went down to the river and stayed cool in this heat! I truly think Carsten imprinted on my pup b/c he came back with an ear to ear smile! I would HIGHLY recommend Carsten if you’re in the Minneapolis area. Unfortunately, I don’t live in the area but I will 1000% be reaching out to him again next time we’re in town! Thank you SOOO much for the best first rover experience! <3 Bane & Laila”
“Absolutely wonderful!!! I have a senior dog who is super needy! I am the type of person who’s scared to leave my dog when I travel, but I didn’t even worry about him while he was with Rachel. He loves her!!! I got pictures the whole time and just knew he was in good hands!”
“Kyle took such good care of my baby Reba! Kyle had high communication with me regarding an ear infection that my pup was struggling with and even took her to the vet when she needed to be seen. My pup was at Kyle’s for over a week and had the happiest demeanor when I picked her up. It was clear to me that she was treated well and had a good time. I’ll definitely use Kyle again for Reba’s care.”
“Another wonderful stay with Sheryl! Ollie got loads of attention and the best possible care. Sheryl is a great communicator, both with photos and texts. She goes above and beyond to make sure Ollie is happy. I would highly recommend her!”
“Susan did a wonderful job caring for our dog Rio. Rio stayed at Susan's home for a week while we were out of town. Rio was in mutiple foster homes before we adopted him and we were not sure how he would respond to being in another new home while we were on vacation. From the meet-and-greeet to allowing Rio stay with her for a half-day prior to our trip, Susan went above and beyond to ensure that we, and our dog, felt comfortable before leaving him for an extended period of time. We knew that Susan and Rio had made a positive connection when the first thing he did when he saw Susan after the meet-and-greet was to jump into her lap to request belly rubs. Susan was always responsive with her communication and ensured that we received photos, messages, and video clips each day we were on our trip. It was such a joy seeing our little guy running, playing, and hearing all about how he went on walks and got to snuggle with Susan in bed at night. It gave us so much peace of mind to know that Rio was in a safe, caring home with someone who truly loves caring for dogs.”
“Our dog didn't even want to come home from Lydia's - she seemed right at home! Lydia sent daily pictures and had the best and fastest communication of any Rover we've ever booked. Our dog is older and has some anxiety and Lydia didn't even bat an eye at this (and if anything our dog's anxiety has improved since her stay with Lydia and her pups). Would definitely stay with Lydia again.”
“Timmothy is a very caring host. He sends photos and videos that let us know that our dog is happy, entertained and at home with Timmothy and his other pets. Our dog has spent multiple stays with Timmothy, and we have always been comfortable and pleased with the experience!”
“Maria was taking great care of my puppy while I was on trip for two weeks. came home very happy. great communication and a lot picture updates I will definitely have Maria watch my puppy again for next my trip”
“Jacquie and her family were awesome with Jake and he seemed to have had a great time during his stay. She was quick to send updates and I didn't feel like I wasn't informed about his wellbeing at all. Definitely recommend!”
“Alyson is the best dogsitter around. We never worry about our dogs when they are with her. They always have fun and are super excited when they know they are going to her house.”
“We used Rover for the first time and found Susan's profile to be right up ours and our shih-pop's alley! Susan is very sweet and had a big yard for our older pup to run around and enjoy the sun. We absolutely will be using her again in the future!”
“Lan is wonderfully attentive to Rahoul. Rahoul had such a great time, he didn't want to go home with me. Lan is extremely flexible with my schedule changes. I truly appreciate and am very grateful that Lan was looking after my little boy! There will definitely be many many more future stays with Lan!”
“Kourage had a wonderful time with Lynnea. They were so sweet & kind to him and went well above & beyond to love on him like he were their own while during the stay. We will ABSOLUTELY be booking with Lynnea again.”
“Mckenzie was great with our dog, helping her adjust after a stressful beginning. Communication and everything was wonderful. Definitely going to use her again. Thank you for taking excellent care of Dashy!”
“Tracey did a great job with Odie, who seemed rested and happy after his stay. I appreciated the updates thru the stay as well as the flexibility with a last minute reservation.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Lauren & Michael H.
Star Sitter
“Lauren and Michael are fantastic, they have watched Ringo a few times and he get so excited when we pull up to their home. They send lots of pictures and give him so much love, I always feel great leaving him with them!”
robert k.
“Robert was the BEST Rover we have ever had!!! I cannot recommend him enough 😃 Our dog, Archie, had a great time staying with him and got lots of love, attention, and walkies 🐾 Robert sent such fun updates, pictures, and videos that we loved getting and made us smile so much while away from our little guy 🤍 We will definitely be booking with him anytime we need to board Archie again in the future. I would give him 10 stars if I could ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Amy P.Star Sitter
“Bentley enjoyed another stay with Amy and seemed like he had a great time! Amy was very helpful and was flexible when baggage claim was slow and I picked Bentley up a bit late. We will definitely see Amy again!”
Betsy B.Star Sitter
“Roland had such a good time! She treated my baby like her own and made him feel safe! Picture updates and check ins and fast communication! Thank you so much we highly recommend Betsy!”
Erin T.Star Sitter
“Erin was such a great sitter for our pup! She responded quickly, was flexible, and most importantly our dog had a safe and happy stay. I almost didn’t want to leave a review so I can keep her all to myself- ha. We will definitely book with Erin again!”
Carsten H.
“Carsten was AMAZING with my pup. He was very professional, had a lot of enthusiasm around caring for my pup and all around good doggy vibes. He made a really cute short video and sent me photos throughout my pups stay. They went on long walks, went down to the river and stayed cool in this heat! I truly think Carsten imprinted on my pup b/c he came back with an ear to ear smile! I would HIGHLY recommend Carsten if you’re in the Minneapolis area. Unfortunately, I don’t live in the area but I will 1000% be reaching out to him again next time we’re in town! Thank you SOOO much for the best first rover experience! <3 Bane & Laila”
Rachel G.Star Sitter
“Absolutely wonderful!!! I have a senior dog who is super needy! I am the type of person who’s scared to leave my dog when I travel, but I didn’t even worry about him while he was with Rachel. He loves her!!! I got pictures the whole time and just knew he was in good hands!”
Kyle T.Star Sitter
“Kyle took such good care of my baby Reba! Kyle had high communication with me regarding an ear infection that my pup was struggling with and even took her to the vet when she needed to be seen. My pup was at Kyle’s for over a week and had the happiest demeanor when I picked her up. It was clear to me that she was treated well and had a good time. I’ll definitely use Kyle again for Reba’s care.”
Sheryl R.Star Sitter
“Another wonderful stay with Sheryl! Ollie got loads of attention and the best possible care. Sheryl is a great communicator, both with photos and texts. She goes above and beyond to make sure Ollie is happy. I would highly recommend her!”
Susan K.
“Susan did a wonderful job caring for our dog Rio. Rio stayed at Susan's home for a week while we were out of town. Rio was in mutiple foster homes before we adopted him and we were not sure how he would respond to being in another new home while we were on vacation. From the meet-and-greeet to allowing Rio stay with her for a half-day prior to our trip, Susan went above and beyond to ensure that we, and our dog, felt comfortable before leaving him for an extended period of time. We knew that Susan and Rio had made a positive connection when the first thing he did when he saw Susan after the meet-and-greet was to jump into her lap to request belly rubs. Susan was always responsive with her communication and ensured that we received photos, messages, and video clips each day we were on our trip. It was such a joy seeing our little guy running, playing, and hearing all about how he went on walks and got to snuggle with Susan in bed at night. It gave us so much peace of mind to know that Rio was in a safe, caring home with someone who truly loves caring for dogs.”
Lydia M.Star Sitter
“Our dog didn't even want to come home from Lydia's - she seemed right at home! Lydia sent daily pictures and had the best and fastest communication of any Rover we've ever booked. Our dog is older and has some anxiety and Lydia didn't even bat an eye at this (and if anything our dog's anxiety has improved since her stay with Lydia and her pups). Would definitely stay with Lydia again.”
Timmothy F.Star Sitter
“Timmothy is a very caring host. He sends photos and videos that let us know that our dog is happy, entertained and at home with Timmothy and his other pets. Our dog has spent multiple stays with Timmothy, and we have always been comfortable and pleased with the experience!”
Maria B.Star Sitter
“Maria was taking great care of my puppy while I was on trip for two weeks. came home very happy. great communication and a lot picture updates I will definitely have Maria watch my puppy again for next my trip”
Jacquie & Kyle R.Star Sitter
“Jacquie and her family were awesome with Jake and he seemed to have had a great time during his stay. She was quick to send updates and I didn't feel like I wasn't informed about his wellbeing at all. Definitely recommend!”
Alyson Z.Star Sitter
“Alyson is the best dogsitter around. We never worry about our dogs when they are with her. They always have fun and are super excited when they know they are going to her house.”
Susan P.Star Sitter
“We used Rover for the first time and found Susan's profile to be right up ours and our shih-pop's alley! Susan is very sweet and had a big yard for our older pup to run around and enjoy the sun. We absolutely will be using her again in the future!”
Lan C.
“Lan is wonderfully attentive to Rahoul. Rahoul had such a great time, he didn't want to go home with me. Lan is extremely flexible with my schedule changes. I truly appreciate and am very grateful that Lan was looking after my little boy! There will definitely be many many more future stays with Lan!”
Lynnea F.
“Kourage had a wonderful time with Lynnea. They were so sweet & kind to him and went well above & beyond to love on him like he were their own while during the stay. We will ABSOLUTELY be booking with Lynnea again.”
Mckenzie B.Star Sitter
“Mckenzie was great with our dog, helping her adjust after a stressful beginning. Communication and everything was wonderful. Definitely going to use her again. Thank you for taking excellent care of Dashy!”
Tracey B.
“Tracey did a great job with Odie, who seemed rested and happy after his stay. I appreciated the updates thru the stay as well as the flexibility with a last minute reservation.”
University District dog parents share their Rover experiences
We couldn't be happier with the care our toy poodle received from Ana. Dusty is almost 8 years old, has health issues and can be insecure (rescue history). He has never been away from us for more than a long weekend, but this was a ten day booking where we would not have phone or internet service. Ana was patient and understanding with our concerns since we would not be reachable while Dusty was in her care. I got a wonderful vibe from Ana at our meet and greet—she clearly genuinely likes animals. He pretty much moved into her arms and her lap for ten days. He takes ear medication and thyroid medication, Ana breezed through those, no problem. He was healthy and happy at pickup. I absolutely trust this amazing person. Thank you, Ana.
Thank you for the time spent with Oscar! Elizabeth and her husband were incredible in taking care of my young pup. Watching a puppy is challenging in itself. They sent me daily updates and pictures which made me relax and enjoy my vacation knowing he was happy and well cared for. Thank you again!
Karen did a fantastic job watching my dog while I was gone for an extended weekend! She has such a cute backyard for the pups to play and run, and she sent photos/videos throughout the stay. My pup came home happy and exhausted! Would definitely book again with Karen in the future!
Hannah was one of the best Rover caretakers I’ve ever had! She sent pictures without me having to ask for them, took Cosmo out on walks and had space for him to play with other dogs. He was sooo loved and sooo cared for, I could tell! We wkkk be back with her:)
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in University District.
Rover makes it easy to find University District 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.
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