Dog Boarding in Urbandale
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Top rated Urbandale dog boarders
“Jessica was great with our dog Louie, loved the pics and vids during his stay. Booking and communication was easy and efficient. Highly Recommended, and many Thanks!”
“Our first time using Rover was with Casandra. We boarded our two pups for over a week with her. She was very flexible with pickup and drop off times, and she did an amazing job with sending updates and photos. I felt at ease knowing that our dogs were with someone who treated them like family. They looked so happy in every picture. I would highly recommend using Casandra for your pet watching needs!”
“Elizabeth took great care of my golden over the weekend. I rcvd pictures and updates about how she was doing. She was very responsive in her communications.”
“Traci was awesome! She took great care of Cocoa and I will definitely use her again. You should too for your pet and I guarantee you won't be disappointed ?.”
“Great communication with Scott from the very start! Very flexible and we are so thankful that we found Brinkley’s Big Backyard! Our Golden Boy had a wonderful time and we will definitely recommend Scott to anyone looking for a fantastic experience for their Dog!”
“We came to Iowa for a wedding. Cory took good care of our 2 senior dogs (labs). One has separation anxiety that he was able to comfort and the other took a nap on his bed. He walked and fed them.”
“Cliff was amazing with Daisy! He made her feel right at home very quickly. She stayed for several days and was so excited to see him and the other pups after the first day. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely recommend Cliff. He treated Daisy like one of his own, sent pics and updates throughout her stay.”
“Lucia was flexible with her schedule which came in handy when I needed her to board Willie for an extra night. She sent photos, gave updates, and gave me peace of mind while I was out of town. She’s a fast communicator, sweet/warm, & my extremely nervous dog loves her. We will definitely recommend Lucia to others & return next time!”
“Ashly took great care of Hank! He’s a very timid, skittish boy, but she did great getting him to warm up and settle in for the weekend. By the end, he was snuggled in, and he made himself at home on her lap! We’ll definitely be using Ashly again in the future!”
“Jenevieve was amazing! She accepted my request last minute when my other dog sitter fell through. She sent so many photos and updates throughout the weekend which made me feel so good about leaving Dolly for the weekend. Dolly also came back freshly bathed and with a little surprise in her kennel ❤️🥲”
About: I’m always the go to dog-sitter for my family and friends every now and then! I work entirely remote and am always home during the work days. We’ve also got a great fenced in yard to play in! I work fully remote from my home office, so my schedule is very flexible to play with your pets and be around them all day. I have no pets of my own, so my house is very quiet and calm. I have a fenced in, modest yard for your pup to play in!
About: I have spent my entire life around animals, especially larger, older dogs. I am home full time while classes are online and am very flexible with sitting times. I am currently taking classes online for the summer, so I have plenty of time to take care of your furry friends! I tend to be busier on the weekends but if you give enough time in advance I am pretty flexible. I live in an apartment complex, and don't have a yard, so animals will have to be leashed when outside. I do not have a lot of space, so smaller animals are preferred, especially for longer stays.
“I could tell my dog was so happy during her stay and she returned to us so tired from playing all day. Ashley is great at communicating, treated my dog as her own, and her dogs are so friendly!”
“Lisa was absolutely amazing!! See sent me updates and photos everyday while she had Grizzly! Definitely recommending her to everyone I know!!”
“Alicia did a wonderful job in caring for our dog Gracie while we were away. The communication was excellent and we appreciated her taking Gracie on walks. A great experience; we will use her again and highly recommend her to others.”
“Another great visit with Christy and Ekram. I’ve never left my baby with someone else this long but they sent pictures and updates every day and made a huge effort to make sure she started eating again.”
“I would highly recommend Patty. She is very responsive, and would send lots of pictures and videos while our dog was with her. Prior to booking she let us do a meet and greet, which was great so we could meet her and her dog. We knew out dog was in good hands.”
“Bella could not have been happier when we picked her up from two nights at Rachel’s...in fact I don’t think she has ever been so sad to say goodbye to a sitter!! We are already planning our second stay and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rachel. She is a very clear and honest communicator and I trusted her to let me know if something wasn’t right.”
About: I’ve been trusted and relied on to take care of and love family and neighbors dogs of all sizes and needs while they have been away for a weekend or on extended vacations I work fully from home so I am always here to care care of and attend to your animals needs and to take a needed walked over lunch. I have a fully fenced in backyard with no dogs on either side of me. Your dog is more than willing to run and play and will get plenty of walks.
“We had a great experience leaving our 11 month old mastiff with Sam and her family. It was our first time ever having to leave a pet with a non relative and they eased our nerves and lovingly welcomed our dog into their home. We are so appreciative of their love for our big puppy and if the situation arises, we would definitely use Sam’s services again.”
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Jessica V.Star Sitter
“Jessica was great with our dog Louie, loved the pics and vids during his stay. Booking and communication was easy and efficient. Highly Recommended, and many Thanks!”
Casandra L.
Star Sitter
“Our first time using Rover was with Casandra. We boarded our two pups for over a week with her. She was very flexible with pickup and drop off times, and she did an amazing job with sending updates and photos. I felt at ease knowing that our dogs were with someone who treated them like family. They looked so happy in every picture. I would highly recommend using Casandra for your pet watching needs!”
Elizabeth W.Star Sitter
“Elizabeth took great care of my golden over the weekend. I rcvd pictures and updates about how she was doing. She was very responsive in her communications.”
Traci S.
“Traci was awesome! She took great care of Cocoa and I will definitely use her again. You should too for your pet and I guarantee you won't be disappointed ?.”
Scott S.
“Great communication with Scott from the very start! Very flexible and we are so thankful that we found Brinkley’s Big Backyard! Our Golden Boy had a wonderful time and we will definitely recommend Scott to anyone looking for a fantastic experience for their Dog!”
Cory G.Star Sitter
“We came to Iowa for a wedding. Cory took good care of our 2 senior dogs (labs). One has separation anxiety that he was able to comfort and the other took a nap on his bed. He walked and fed them.”
Cliff C.Star Sitter
“Cliff was amazing with Daisy! He made her feel right at home very quickly. She stayed for several days and was so excited to see him and the other pups after the first day. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely recommend Cliff. He treated Daisy like one of his own, sent pics and updates throughout her stay.”
Lucia R.Star Sitter
“Lucia was flexible with her schedule which came in handy when I needed her to board Willie for an extra night. She sent photos, gave updates, and gave me peace of mind while I was out of town. She’s a fast communicator, sweet/warm, & my extremely nervous dog loves her. We will definitely recommend Lucia to others & return next time!”
Ashly B.
“Ashly took great care of Hank! He’s a very timid, skittish boy, but she did great getting him to warm up and settle in for the weekend. By the end, he was snuggled in, and he made himself at home on her lap! We’ll definitely be using Ashly again in the future!”
Jenevieve Y.Star Sitter
“Jenevieve was amazing! She accepted my request last minute when my other dog sitter fell through. She sent so many photos and updates throughout the weekend which made me feel so good about leaving Dolly for the weekend. Dolly also came back freshly bathed and with a little surprise in her kennel ❤️🥲”
Elise B.
“Our dog absolutely loves Elise! I always feel at ease when we’re away knowing she is in great hands. Elise is super communicative and easy to work with. She goes above and beyond ensuring our dog is loved on. Can’t recommend her enough!”
Andrea G.
“Andrea took incredible care of my cat while I was away. She was kind, responsible, and made sure my cat felt safe and loved the whole time. She sent regular updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my cat was really happy with her. I highly recommend Andrea to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter– Marian Vivas”
Ashley G.
“I could tell my dog was so happy during her stay and she returned to us so tired from playing all day. Ashley is great at communicating, treated my dog as her own, and her dogs are so friendly!”
Lisa S.Star Sitter
“Lisa was absolutely amazing!! See sent me updates and photos everyday while she had Grizzly! Definitely recommending her to everyone I know!!”
Alicia N.
“Alicia did a wonderful job in caring for our dog Gracie while we were away. The communication was excellent and we appreciated her taking Gracie on walks. A great experience; we will use her again and highly recommend her to others.”
Christy & Erkam N.
“Another great visit with Christy and Ekram. I’ve never left my baby with someone else this long but they sent pictures and updates every day and made a huge effort to make sure she started eating again.”
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“I would highly recommend Patty. She is very responsive, and would send lots of pictures and videos while our dog was with her. Prior to booking she let us do a meet and greet, which was great so we could meet her and her dog. We knew out dog was in good hands.”
Rachel S.
“Bella could not have been happier when we picked her up from two nights at Rachel’s...in fact I don’t think she has ever been so sad to say goodbye to a sitter!! We are already planning our second stay and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rachel. She is a very clear and honest communicator and I trusted her to let me know if something wasn’t right.”
Sarah B.
“Sarah is incredibly responsible, kind, and great with animals. She has a natural way with pets and is someone I would absolutely trust to care for my dog. Any pet would be lucky to spend time with her!”
Samantha P.Star Sitter
“We had a great experience leaving our 11 month old mastiff with Sam and her family. It was our first time ever having to leave a pet with a non relative and they eased our nerves and lovingly welcomed our dog into their home. We are so appreciative of their love for our big puppy and if the situation arises, we would definitely use Sam’s services again.”
Over 1,289 pet parents in Urbandale have booked dog boarding
Urbandale dog parents share their Rover experiences
Alicia and her family took great care of our dog while we were away! She was a great communicator and sent lots of photos and videos, which we appreciated. We would definitely use her again!
Joseph was very accomodating as this was a last minute reservation. My babies seemed to be at ease there, enjoyed the backyard, etc. Joseph sent pics to us as well so we could see how well they were acclimating to his home. Would highly recommend and will definitely reach out to Joseph the next time we are needing care for the pups when we are out of town.
Elizabeth did a wonderful job updating us each day with photos or videos of our dogs and relayed information to us - both good and bad. Thank you for watching our pups - we will very likely use your services again in the future 😊
I have a weirdo dog. He's never been boarded. Think Ashley & family took care of him & adjusted to his weirdness!
Great communication, felt safe and secure leaving my dog with Hannah! Her dog, Arya, was a great companion for Smokey while we were away
Rachel was fantastic and took great care of Otis. She was easy to communicate with and responsive to all our needs. Thank you!
Our dog loves going to Justin’s for boarding. He gets excited right when we pull down the street. He takes great care of our dog and always shares updates with us. He’s always the first dog sitter we ask when we are planning a trip out of town.
Mary is awesome and Willow had a great time playing with her dogs and loved the fenced yard. Mary is accommodating and Willow was very comfortable at her home. Already rebooked for a second stay!
I could tell Coco was happy and well cared for during her stay. Jess was very responsive to messages
Ashley was very professional and communicative. Everything went smoothly. It was over the holidays and we even got some cute pictures of the dogs with a stocking.
We were a little nervous to leave our Stella with someone new, especially someone with dogs. We've always brought her with us or had family watch her. After an initial meet and greet, and a play date at her house, we felt very comfortable leaving Stella with Anna. Initial impressions were great! Anna very clearly has a strong, deep relationship with her dogs, Ren and Shelby. They were both extremely well trained and behaved, which was a direct reflection of how much she cares about them. This structure was exactly what Stella needed in a sitter. She did so well staying two days and an overnight with Anna. Anna kept us informed on how she was doing with pictures, videos, and updates. She got lots of love, play, and cuddles. We wouldn't hesitate to have Anna watch Stella for us again! Thanks Anna!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Urbandale is $38
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Sitters in Urbandale average 11 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Urbandale is $38 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $266. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Urbandale dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $46 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 453 sitters provided dog boarding in Urbandale. 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 Urbandale dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Urbandale have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Urbandale.
Rover makes it easy to find Urbandale 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 453 dog boarding sitters in Urbandale on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Urbandale, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% 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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