Doggy Day Care in Urbandale
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Top rated Urbandale doggy day care sitters
“When I tell you these 2 are the Best….they are the BEST!!! Super friendly and very welcoming! My big baby Zeus literally never wants to leave! And he gets beyond excited when we drive down the street to their house! By all means I will continue to bring Zeus just so he can get play dates with his other pup friends!!!”
“Melanie and family were so friendly that my dogs—a 4- and a 12- year-old Havanese—relaxed immediately. Melanie met us in the yard and the dogs trotted away with her without looking back. The dogs were with her for 6 hours and she sent multiple photos and status updates. We would definitely ask Melanie to watch our dogs again!”
“Heather has been taking care of my pup, Junie for a few weeks. Between her and her two kids, they make sure my girl is well cared for. I never worry about Junie when she is with Heather. Heather even takes her for walks of an evening and drops her off. Heather truly goes above and beyond for my girl! Highly recommend her.”
“She took such good care of our baby, he made new friends and felt safe the whole day. She sent me updates to make sure we felt comfortable. I am so grateful to have someone like her take care of someone so special to us. Thank you so much!!”
“Jessica was great and Ginsburg had a lot of fun playing. Convenient location, great updates through the day from Jessica and easy to work out schedule options with my travel and variances. Jessica is a pleasure to work with”
“Ashley & Oziel we’re so accommodating when I explained that my pup had recently been sick & might still have some issues with vomiting or diarrhea. They sent me a pic in the afternoon & we’re very open to our picking him up whatever time we needed. Would highly recommend this nice, dog loving couple!”
About: I have experience with a wide variety of dogs, but especially with specials needs, senior, and small and large dogs. My old fur-baby, Jack, was special needs (born with scoliosis) and I did the majority of care for him. He lived to be 17 and a half. I work from home with a relatively flexible schedule. During the weekdays I am available for daycare, pop-ins, walks, and house-sitting. On the weekends I am available for boarding and overnights. I live in an apartment but am very active and can ensure plenty of outside time if desired. My complex also has a large fenced-in dog park area. I have one dog who is very friendly and can keep your dog company and play with. I am available to go to your place as well if prefered.
“Katie is a fantastic sitter ! She was very patient with my pup ? it was his first time staying in a stranger’s home. When I came to pick him up he looked so happy and energetic! She sent me multiple updates with pictures throughout the day which eased my nerves and worries. I will be using her again!!!”
“Penny has some new best friends! She always looked like she was having a blast! Jennifer even took her to her first water experience at the lake! Definitely will book with them again!”
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.
“First time ever using this app and Lucia made it easy to book with her, nice and responsive! She sent me a video of my dog and that was comforting! Kona was happy and got to play her little heart out! Thank you so much!”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was 12. Friends and family have relied on me for pet sitting whenever they are out of town. I currently work full-time Hybrid. I work from home Mondays and Fridays. During this time I can provide care specific to your pet and their needs. I can provide potty breaks every 0-2 hours at least. I have a giant fully fenced back yard and 2 friendly dogs. One dog prefers more to watch the other dogs play while the other dog loves to be in all the action!
“Heidi is Awesome! Oliver loves his new puppy friends in Heidi's home. He is not use to interacting much with other dogs for long periods of time, though he really warmed up quickly. I love that she sent me photos throughout the day of him having fun. Thanks Heidi, you and your family are great. I highly recommend contacting her if you require a puppy sitter. ”
About: I’ve grown up with animals my entire life. I grew up on a farm, very experienced in pet sitting; my own dog had diabetes for 4 years so I’m experienced in administering medications. I love animals! I took some time off of college to focus on pet sitting. I have an unlimited amount of availability, I am hard-working, loving and reliable. I will care for your pets per your request, I will follow each clients requests while providing quality and loving pet care for your baby!! I take care of animals every day!! I have my own puppy who I care for, as well as cats that I help take care of I will do whatever you need me to do, and take care of your fur baby. Just let me know what you need and I will do that. I am not picky at all, and can work with you!
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Scott S.
“When I tell you these 2 are the Best….they are the BEST!!! Super friendly and very welcoming! My big baby Zeus literally never wants to leave! And he gets beyond excited when we drive down the street to their house! By all means I will continue to bring Zeus just so he can get play dates with his other pup friends!!!”
Melanie R.Star Sitter
“Melanie and family were so friendly that my dogs—a 4- and a 12- year-old Havanese—relaxed immediately. Melanie met us in the yard and the dogs trotted away with her without looking back. The dogs were with her for 6 hours and she sent multiple photos and status updates. We would definitely ask Melanie to watch our dogs again!”
Priscila M.
“Pricila was great when we needed a last minute dog sitter while in town! My pup was well taken care of and I loved getting pictures throughout the day!”
Heather W.
“Heather has been taking care of my pup, Junie for a few weeks. Between her and her two kids, they make sure my girl is well cared for. I never worry about Junie when she is with Heather. Heather even takes her for walks of an evening and drops her off. Heather truly goes above and beyond for my girl! Highly recommend her.”
Mackenzie W.Star Sitter
“She took such good care of our baby, he made new friends and felt safe the whole day. She sent me updates to make sure we felt comfortable. I am so grateful to have someone like her take care of someone so special to us. Thank you so much!!”
Andrea G.Star Sitter
“Always great and so accommodating to getting Cricket in last minute. Cricket always seems happy when he gets picked and like he had a good day.”
Jessica S.Star Sitter
“Jessica was great and Ginsburg had a lot of fun playing. Convenient location, great updates through the day from Jessica and easy to work out schedule options with my travel and variances. Jessica is a pleasure to work with”
Ashley & Oziel H.
“Ashley & Oziel we’re so accommodating when I explained that my pup had recently been sick & might still have some issues with vomiting or diarrhea. They sent me a pic in the afternoon & we’re very open to our picking him up whatever time we needed. Would highly recommend this nice, dog loving couple!”
Alisha J.
“Alisha took great care of my dogs when she was our neighbor, my girlfriend and I would be out doing something and I’d ask if she could take my dogs out for a walk and she always took them on the best walks! They were always happy and very well behaved when we got home after she walked them.”
Katie H.
“Katie is a fantastic sitter ! She was very patient with my pup ? it was his first time staying in a stranger’s home. When I came to pick him up he looked so happy and energetic! She sent me multiple updates with pictures throughout the day which eased my nerves and worries. I will be using her again!!!”
Sara O.
“Sara did a great job with my dog Ocean. She took him in short notice and dealt with all that comes with a 4 month old puppy. I would recommend her highly.”
Rachel S.
“Really great experience!”
Jennifer R.
“Penny has some new best friends! She always looked like she was having a blast! Jennifer even took her to her first water experience at the lake! Definitely will book with them again!”
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!”
Lucia R.Star Sitter
“First time ever using this app and Lucia made it easy to book with her, nice and responsive! She sent me a video of my dog and that was comforting! Kona was happy and got to play her little heart out! Thank you so much!”
Kaylie C.
“Kaylie took great care of my fur baby. Will be booking with her again!”
Mary S.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was 12. Friends and family have relied on me for pet sitting whenever they are out of town. I currently work full-time Hybrid. I work from home Mondays and Fridays. During this time I can provide care specific to your pet and their needs. I can provide potty breaks every 0-2 hours at least. I have a giant fully fenced back yard and 2 friendly dogs. One dog prefers more to watch the other dogs play while the other dog loves to be in all the action!
Heidi S.
“Heidi is Awesome! Oliver loves his new puppy friends in Heidi's home. He is not use to interacting much with other dogs for long periods of time, though he really warmed up quickly. I love that she sent me photos throughout the day of him having fun. Thanks Heidi, you and your family are great. I highly recommend contacting her if you require a puppy sitter. ”
Stacey C.
“I think Buddy loved it there. Thank you! I appreciate the kindness and all the attention to Buddy and the nice photos. If I need in home daycare, you will be my first choice!”
Lexi B.
“Lexi is the most kind and compassionate animal lover I have ever met. Not only has she cared for her own dog that struggled with diabetes for four years, (insulin shots twice a day etc.) but she has helped many families dog and cat sit, walk dogs as needed, and give fur babies all the love and attention they deserve. I would trust her with any animal, she is amazing! She is the one I request whenever I need to go out of town. A+!!!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Urbandale on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $30 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, 301 sitters provided doggy day care in Urbandale. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 86% of Urbandale sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Urbandale have an average of 16 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 5 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.
Urbandale doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Urbandale sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 301 sitters offering doggy day care in Urbandale on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Urbandale, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 87% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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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