Dog Boarding in Urbandale
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1. Jessica V.
“Jessica took care of my dog Iommi for a long weekend while I traveled out of state for my brother's wedding. It was my first time leaving Iommi and Jessica was the perfect person to leave her with. I was admittedly anxious about leaving Iommi for the first time, but as soon as I arrived the morning of drop-off Jessica made me feel 100% at ease. She took care of Iommi like she was her own and I know Iommi had a great time staying with Jessica and her family and playing with her dog Rip. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for care for their pet! I will definitely be booking with Jessica again!”
2. Elizabeth W.
“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.”
3. Lucia R.
“Lucia took great care of my pups! They went on walks and I was sent several pics throughout their stay. She was super flexible with drop off and pick up, which was so helpful!”
4. Justin Z.
“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.”
5. Mackenzie W.
“Super nice, great communication! Received pictures&/or videos every day. Coco really seemed to enjoy herself and came back happy and freshly bathed! Thank you!”
6. Alexandra H.
“Alexandra made me feel very comfortable leaving Homie with her for a week. Her house is perfectly set up for dogs and she has a massive backyard. She washed Homie’s bedding before we picked him up and his food bowls too. She provided photos every day and really kept us reassured that he was well taken care of.”
7. Cory G.
“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.”
8. Scott S.
“Our two dogs loved their stay with Scott! The communication was excellent and we received pictures every day! They went on daily walks, and had lots of play time outside! We will definitely be booking with Scott again!”
9. Jenevieve Y.
“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 ❤️🥲”
10. Samantha W.
“Samantha is very helpful and kind. My dog Mork had a great night at her house. I got pictures of Mork and updates timely. Her dog, Buddy, is very friendly too.”
11. Kevin R.
“Kevin was incredibly responsive in scheduling a somewhat last-minute booking, shared photos of Monte throughout his stay and provided consistent updates, and treated Monte like his own. Will absolutrly be using Kevin again and would highly recommend him.”
12. Jaden B.
“Jaden was wonderful with Gracie. He is caring and kind. We appreciated his daily updates and photos. I would use Jaden again recommending him to everyone.”
13. Patricia ..
“We did a meet and greet beforehand and Patty sent lots of pictures and updates during her stay. Her communication and professionalism was awesome, and we know Willow had a great time! We moved here not too long ago and it is nice to find a reliable, trustworthy sitter in a new place.”
14. Meagan N.
“Meagan and her sweet daughter are spectacular! They took amazing care of our energetic dog, Betty. She sent daily updates with photos, followed Betty’s care info, and absolutely made Betty feel comfortable, loved and welcome into their home! Betty was exhausted after we picked her up, so I know she enjoyed her stay. We felt completely as ease knowing our dog was in such great hands for the week and will definitely be booking with Meagan again!”
15. Alice b.
“Always the best! Coco and I absolutely love Alice! She is always accommodating to my schedule, has great availability, takes awesome care of my girl, and my girl adores her time with her and her dog! So lucky to have found Alice 🥰”
16. 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.”
17. Cory W.
“Cory and his family of pets really did well taking care of my puppy and when she got home she was tired and happy for twenty four hours straight. She seemed happy both at drop off and pick up times; a blessing for us indeed!”
18. Ashly B.
“This was our first rover experience and I don’t think we could have asked for a better one. Ashly took great care of snoopy and sent me some cute pictures as well. He had so much fun playing with the other dogs. We will definitely be back!”
19. Brett E.
“Brett was phenomenal! He sent daily updates including pictures and videos, and he truly seemed to enjoy having my 3 pups stay with him and his pup. My dogs had so much fun, and made themselves right at home. Thanks so much for taking such great care of our dogs, Brett!”
20. Ashley G.
“Ashley was great! I did not worry about our dog Harley while we were gone. Ashley answered me immediately when I checked in. I will definitely use her again, and highly recommend her.”
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 Apr 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 Apr 2025, 444 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, 91% of Urbandale dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Urbandale have an average of 16 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 444 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 90% 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.
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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