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Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Chris R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
32 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Erin & Chris are great & took care of our doodles like they were their own. Tons of pictures all weekend to keep us updated! Will definitely be using them again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia B.
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Cynthia B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

I think my Sam had a great time with Cynthia and family…and he was so lucky that Cynthia’s daughter was there with her little dog Reggie, so he had a playmate the whole time he was there (9days). Cynthia watered her plants outside and my Sam loves to be watered also. And with the very hot weather, he enjoyed it. Will be returning!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie R.
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Melanie R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
10 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

Melanie was amazing with my 2 dogs! She updated me everyday with pictures and their day in her home. My dogs seemed VERY happy and relaxed. I definitely will be booking her again when my job calls me to be out of state. It's such a relief to know that your precious kids are in good hands!

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Sarah B.
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Sarah B.
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$38
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4.8 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

This was our first time having Sarah watch Benji and she was great! Benji came home very happy. We are already booked to have her watch him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
33 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Jessica watched Tripper for us during our most recent trip out of town. It was our first time boarding Tripper anywhere, and he had a blast. He met and played with her dog Rip and cat Ghost as well as the other dogs she watched during his 5-day stay. He came home tired and happy. She communicated and was flexible with drop-off and pick-up, and sent us updates to let us know how Tripper was doing. We would absolutely love to board with her again. We highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Kimberlee provided an amazing home for my Oakley to stay at! She took such great care of my dog and made the whole experience stress-free. I could tell Oakley was happy, comfortable, and well loved while I was away. Kimberlee kept me updated and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. I would 100% trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring Rover sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
41 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Cassandra is the first place we have found that gives our anxious bull dog a place that feels like home! Lots of updates and great communication.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucia R.
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Lucia R.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
256 reviews
103 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50322

Had a great experience booking with Lucia! She took great care of our dog for 3 days and sent pictures/updates. She brought him to the dog park and he got lots of play time. Lucia was a great communicator too!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alivia M.
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Alivia M.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Alivia was an amazing sitter for Ares! She was incredibly attentive and made sure he had everything he needed while I was away. She sent regular updates and photos, which kept me completely in the loop and gave me peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the pets she looks after, and I could tell Ares was comfortable and well cared for the entire time. I would absolutely trust Alivia to watch him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

Jessica did an excellent job with little B and he came home happy and healthy. He can’t settle down without his dog bed, so we were glad we could leave it with him. We also brought his food and water bowl. Jessica was professional, competent, and caring. Five star rating, for sure! We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
143 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meagan N.
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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

Meagan was so wonderful with our dog, Jemma! We didn't worry about a thing while we were out of town. Meagan was organized, kind and thoughtful!

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Melissa K.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachael B.
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Rachael B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Rachael was amazing. She responded back quickly and got a meet & greet done with. She listened to instructions and seems passionate about canine care! Definitely recommend and will continue to hire her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra H.
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Alexandra H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
320 reviews
72 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Amazing experience. Our dog gets homesick but Alexandra was there to help him adjust while we were out of town. He LOVED the big backyard and his new dog friend. Thank you for taking such care of our dog and giving us updates along the way - you went above and beyond.

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Kristine P.
Sitter Profile Image: Traci S.
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Traci S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

I think Bella settled in happily at Traci’s home which was a huge relief for me while away. Traci sent messages and photos while I was vacation which was so thoughtful. Thank you for caring for my little girl.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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Elizabeth W.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Elizabeth was great with Hank! He seemed to love her right from the start. Elizabeth kept us updated the entire time she had him with multiple messages and pictures which was great to see while we were away. I will definitely use Elizabeth again for boarding and she made it super easy with pick up and drop off as well! Definitely a convenient option for us with 4 kids! Thanks again, Elizabeth

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Sitter Profile Image: Tanya & Jonathan P.
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Tanya & Jonathan P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
72 repeat clients
17 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Tanya &Jonathan are Awesome would recommend them to anyone who needs boarding for their furry companion or just a day care situation… Had mixed feelings about leave Apollo 🐶for the first time Tanya sent so many photos and updates to put us at ease .. He looked so happy playing with the other dogs I was worried he wouldn’t wanna leave …🙂🙂 Hands down 🙌🙌they were heaven sent and I’m very glad I chose them for my needs In boarding Apollo🐶 You guys rock 🤘🎸

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha & Matt M.
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Samantha & Matt M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
228 reviews
104 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Incredible stay for our boy! Thanks for helping us out of a jam when we were in town. Samantha was easy to reach and kept us updated with photos of Cooper throughout his overnight. Excellent rating. 5 stars is not enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Morgan took amazing care of our senior dog Riley! He was so comfortable with her and she did amazing sharing pictures with us while we were away. Definitely recommend her!

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Kelly B.
Sitter Profile Image: Osvaldo M.
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Osvaldo M.
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$42
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4.9 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

The family took very good care of LouCee I got daily pictures and they were very responsive . For my 1st time using Rover and a overnight sitter , it was perfect situation .

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Tim P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I think my Sam had a great time with Cynthia and family…and he was so lucky that Cynthia’s daughter was there with her little dog Reggie, so he had a playmate the whole time he was there (9days). Cynthia watered her plants outside and my Sam loves to be watered also. And with the very hot weather, he enjoyed it. Will be returning!

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Penny C.
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Rachael was wonderful. She was great with our dog and easy to communicate with. We would definitely go back to Rachael.

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Sholly P.
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Jessica has always been great to work with and takes great care of our dog Louie. Highly recommended.

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Gary V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Justin is great! We received pictures and updates, and Belle (who's very stand-offish in new places) even played while she was there. That's a huge thing for our girl. We're hoping Justin will be available again for our next trip!

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Teri B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashly did such a great job watching Willow! She kept me updated and sent photos and Willow had a wonderful time! She is an animal lover for sure and we will be using her again!

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eappel1491
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was wonderful! She provided a safe and comfortable stay for our dog. She was very communicative. We will definitely use her again!

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Kit B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Keonna has been wonderful to work with as our own plans were forced to change and we got stuck in Chicago on the way home and we needed to add a day to our plans. She was very pleasant and accommodating and took good care of Buddy.

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Warren E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alicia and her family did a superb job in caring for Levi while I was out of town. He received lots of love and personal attention, played in their backyard and was taken on walks. Levi had a terrific time at Alicia's house. I would recommend Alicia to anyone.

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Deanne A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Morgan did such an amazing job of taking care of our pup. This was our first time using Rover and leaving her with a non-family member, so we were a bit nervous but Morgan immediately put us at ease. She was so thoughtful, caring, and attentive. Bella stayed with Morgan for a week and we were able to fully enjoy our vacation knowing she was in the best hands possible being well taken care of and spoiled while we were away. We would recommend Morgan to anyone without the slightest hesitation and will absolutely trust Morgan to care for Bella during future vacations! Thank you again, Morgan!

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Mackenzi N.
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Lucia did a great job of taking care of our dog, even when he was anxious during a thunderstorm. She was responsive and sent messages and pictures every day!

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Justine P.
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Erin & Chris were attentive, fast , and flexible. They even sent me photos and a check in during the stay. Highly recommend.

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Ezequiel R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel and her entire family took amazing care of my 3 dogs. She sent pictures daily and kept me updated, I highly recommend her!

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Jordan O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was super accommodating when our travel plans kept us an extra day longer (snow storm). She was very good at communicating with us by sending picture and video updates but not over the top where it was too much. Our dog Zeus had a blast and we would definitely have him stay with her and her family again!

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Oliver B.
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Leo has been part of Tiffany's family a few times now and every time she has been incredibly responsive, flexible, and very loving to our old man! Very thankful to have found her ❤️

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Nicole M.
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Sent lots of photos which made us feel better about our first time with Karina and Toast! Nora seemed to have a great time!

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Jacey S.
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Mary was wonderful! We did a meet and greet ahead of time to make sure the match was good. Our Great Dane had a wonderful time and communication was awesome!

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Courtney I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great experience. My dog is having separation anxiety and Chauncy even took her to work. My dog Looks happy with her downg friends during boarding. Thank you

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Renee R.
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Holly was absolutely fabulous. She graciously took our dogs last minute before Thanksgiving and they loved her! She took them on tons of walks, sent fantastic pictures and was always in regular correspondence (very quick responder), which reassured us that our boys were in great hands. 10/10 recommend!

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Lisa M.
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Jessami was great to communicate with and took wonderful care of my dog! I booked last minute and she was happy to accommodate. Would recommend.

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Ashley S.
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Krystal is the BEST sitter! She and her husband take my pup for walks and play with him. She sends updates regularly. I am so glad I found her so I can leave town and know my pup is being well care for. Highly recommend!!!!

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Becky D.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Urbandale is CA$40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs CA$280. 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 CA$26 to as high as CA$49 per night.

As of Jun 2026, 407 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 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 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
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  • Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 407 dog boarding sitters in Urbandale on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Urbandale, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.

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