Dog Boarding in Viola, IA
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“Ming was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely be a repeat customer. Ming was responsive, provided daily pictures and videos and took great care of our pup. He was prompt, easy to work with and I couldn’t have asked for a better person. THANK YOU!!!”
“Another great time for Nevaeh at Beckett's. She takes great care of Nevaeh, let's her have her space and voice of balls, LOL, and Nevaeh always comes home happy! Highly recommend!”
“Very responsive and accommodating! Appreciated that she took the time to do a meet & greet beforehand so that I could make sure my dog would feel comfortable with her dogs. Sent lots of pictures and my little guy looked like he was being very well taken care of with lots of love, cuddles, and walks!”
“Flight got cancelled and had to make a last minute extension for Abby’s stay. Jena was quick to respond and happy to accommodate. Just another example of why we love Jena.”
“Windsor just came back from a week stay with Tiffany and Soriya and must have had the best time, He’s done nothing but sleep all day! He always comes home tired so that tells me he enjoys his stay with them!”
“I recently entrusted Maxwell with caring for my dog, Mattie & Daisy, and I was incredibly pleased with their reliability, trustworthiness, and the evident care he provided. Maxwell consistently went above and beyond, ensuring Mattie & Daisy were well-fed, exercised, and happy during their stay. He was punctual, communicative, and always willing to address any questions or concerns I had. I highly recommend Maxwell to anyone seeking a trustworthy and caring dog care provider.”
“Michaela helped us out with watching our lab when other arrangements fell through. Super nice and accommodating. Ezra had a great time and is currently passed out from his big weekend. Always a good sign!! Thanks Michaela!!”
“We loved Debra. & oh my, so did our Buddy Bear. She spoiled him rotten. We will definitely be using Debra again. We highly recommend her. She has a sweet, loving & cozy home. Your pups will love her back yard. ❤️❤️❤️🐶”
“Steve was absolutely wonderful with our dogs! They had a great time with him at his home and enjoyed lots of walks, rubs, naps and exploring. Steve sent pictures to us a few times each day to show us how well they were doing. They came home happy and healthy. We'll absolutely be booking again.”
“Amanda was great! She took my very energetic and sometimes anxious puppy over a holiday weekend with very short notice and he did amazing with her. She sent pictures and updates and spoiled him! We will definitely book with Amanda again!”
“Anne and her wonderful family took such loving care of our 2-year-old lab-mix, Fern while we were on a 6 day vacation. They loved on her, walked her, played with her and Anne sent multiple photos and updates each day to show us what she was up to. Our girl can be nervous around new dogs, especially those with big energy. Anne respected this to the highest degree- at our meet & greet Fern didn’t feel comfortable with one of Anne’s dogs, but loved her other dog. Anne was quick to read this dynamic and her solution was great! Her house is set up such that dogs who get along well stay together on one level of the house, away from dogs that they don’t feel comfy with, and they rotate where the dogs hang out. They all get equal amounts of abundant attention and love. Anne is amazing with dogs- she even worked with Fern on her leash walking skills (aka our lack of skills lol) and gave us some great tips on how to continue working with her. Fern had a blast, she has been sleeping hard for the past 4 hours since we got home, probably dreaming about her magical time at Anne’s. We will absolutely take her back & we 10/10 recommend Anne and her family.”
“Travis and Danielle were awesome! We booked a little last minute, and had some slight changes to our pick-up times. Our senior pup was placed on meds earlier in the week and they were perfectly ok with his crazier med schedule. They uploaded photos of happy pups and kept us updated through the journey, were also very accommodating to making sure our dogs stayed where they felt most comfortable. I’m so grateful for finding them and would 10/10 recommend! Our dogs came home happy and tired.”
“Left my 3 dogs with him and can say It went great! I got daily updates and felt comfortable knowing they were in good hands, I would definitely board again! Thank you So Much, Nathan!”
“Alice is such a friendly person. We felt very good about leaving Teddy with her for a few days. She has had pets before and knows how to show special attention to your pet when they come to stay. We will definitely consider her for another stay in the future.”
“Such a great experience! Boarding our dog was a last minute decision for us and I would do it again with them! They sent photos daily to Lee us posted on our dog. Fast replies to messages. Great communication!”
About: Hi, I love dogs and would love to help you take care of yours. I currently have BIG slobbery bloodhound, a very loyal Scottie and a adorable Shitzu that keep me busy but I defiantly have time for your four legged friend. I have been a dog lover for some time so this job seems pretty natural for me. I will give your pooch lots of loving care and attention along with walks and exercise. I have a fenced area that is currently filled with a veggie garden but there are plenty of room for a stay for your pooch. My home is clean and my dogs are well taken care of. You can rest assured that your fur baby will be happy and healthy. I have a flexible schedule and try to keep my colander updated. I can be book at last minute most time but not all times. I do try to keep environment clean and pet safe. I respect other people property and privacy and you can trust me to do a good job!
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Ming & Makenna W.Star Sitter
“Ming was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely be a repeat customer. Ming was responsive, provided daily pictures and videos and took great care of our pup. He was prompt, easy to work with and I couldn’t have asked for a better person. THANK YOU!!!”
Beckett H.
“Another great time for Nevaeh at Beckett's. She takes great care of Nevaeh, let's her have her space and voice of balls, LOL, and Nevaeh always comes home happy! Highly recommend!”
Myle D.Star Sitter
“Very responsive and accommodating! Appreciated that she took the time to do a meet & greet beforehand so that I could make sure my dog would feel comfortable with her dogs. Sent lots of pictures and my little guy looked like he was being very well taken care of with lots of love, cuddles, and walks!”
Jena F.
Star Sitter
“Flight got cancelled and had to make a last minute extension for Abby’s stay. Jena was quick to respond and happy to accommodate. Just another example of why we love Jena.”
Tiffany S.Star Sitter
“Windsor just came back from a week stay with Tiffany and Soriya and must have had the best time, He’s done nothing but sleep all day! He always comes home tired so that tells me he enjoys his stay with them!”
Maxwell K.Star Sitter
“I recently entrusted Maxwell with caring for my dog, Mattie & Daisy, and I was incredibly pleased with their reliability, trustworthiness, and the evident care he provided. Maxwell consistently went above and beyond, ensuring Mattie & Daisy were well-fed, exercised, and happy during their stay. He was punctual, communicative, and always willing to address any questions or concerns I had. I highly recommend Maxwell to anyone seeking a trustworthy and caring dog care provider.”
Michaela P.Star Sitter
“Michaela helped us out with watching our lab when other arrangements fell through. Super nice and accommodating. Ezra had a great time and is currently passed out from his big weekend. Always a good sign!! Thanks Michaela!!”
Debra S.
“We loved Debra. & oh my, so did our Buddy Bear. She spoiled him rotten. We will definitely be using Debra again. We highly recommend her. She has a sweet, loving & cozy home. Your pups will love her back yard. ❤️❤️❤️🐶”
Steve C.
“Steve was absolutely wonderful with our dogs! They had a great time with him at his home and enjoyed lots of walks, rubs, naps and exploring. Steve sent pictures to us a few times each day to show us how well they were doing. They came home happy and healthy. We'll absolutely be booking again.”
Amanda J.
“Amanda was great! She took my very energetic and sometimes anxious puppy over a holiday weekend with very short notice and he did amazing with her. She sent pictures and updates and spoiled him! We will definitely book with Amanda again!”
Anne N.Star Sitter
“Anne and her wonderful family took such loving care of our 2-year-old lab-mix, Fern while we were on a 6 day vacation. They loved on her, walked her, played with her and Anne sent multiple photos and updates each day to show us what she was up to. Our girl can be nervous around new dogs, especially those with big energy. Anne respected this to the highest degree- at our meet & greet Fern didn’t feel comfortable with one of Anne’s dogs, but loved her other dog. Anne was quick to read this dynamic and her solution was great! Her house is set up such that dogs who get along well stay together on one level of the house, away from dogs that they don’t feel comfy with, and they rotate where the dogs hang out. They all get equal amounts of abundant attention and love. Anne is amazing with dogs- she even worked with Fern on her leash walking skills (aka our lack of skills lol) and gave us some great tips on how to continue working with her. Fern had a blast, she has been sleeping hard for the past 4 hours since we got home, probably dreaming about her magical time at Anne’s. We will absolutely take her back & we 10/10 recommend Anne and her family.”
Travis & Danielle E.
“Travis and Danielle were awesome! We booked a little last minute, and had some slight changes to our pick-up times. Our senior pup was placed on meds earlier in the week and they were perfectly ok with his crazier med schedule. They uploaded photos of happy pups and kept us updated through the journey, were also very accommodating to making sure our dogs stayed where they felt most comfortable. I’m so grateful for finding them and would 10/10 recommend! Our dogs came home happy and tired.”
Sara B.Star Sitter
“Sara and her family took great care of our two dogs! Communication was great and she was very accommodating. We will definitely hire her again in the future!”
Nathan N.Star Sitter
“Left my 3 dogs with him and can say It went great! I got daily updates and felt comfortable knowing they were in good hands, I would definitely board again! Thank you So Much, Nathan!”
Aimee C.
“Our Marley had a great day with Aimee and family! Would not hesitate to book again in the future. Thanks for taking great care of our furry family member.”
Stephenie A.
“Stephenie and her family took such good care of my pup and were very accommodating given the short notice! Thank you for taking good care of my girl!”
Danielle W.
“Izzy had a great time with Danielle and her pups! Danielle responded quickly to texts and sent lots of pictures so I would know Izzy was comfortable. Would definitely recommend!”
Alice W.
“Alice is such a friendly person. We felt very good about leaving Teddy with her for a few days. She has had pets before and knows how to show special attention to your pet when they come to stay. We will definitely consider her for another stay in the future.”
Abram T.Star Sitter
“Such a great experience! Boarding our dog was a last minute decision for us and I would do it again with them! They sent photos daily to Lee us posted on our dog. Fast replies to messages. Great communication!”
Katie C.
“Katie has take care of and owns a large number of pets. She shows them the proper care and love that they deserve. She has always taken the animals needs and wants into consideration at all times. I strongly recommend Katie as a pet care/home care professional. She has a great background in the medical field which helps her understand the needs of older and specialized pets.”
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Sitters in Viola average 8 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, 141 sitters provided dog boarding in Viola. 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, 89% of Viola dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Viola have an average of 20 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Viola.
Rover makes it easy to find Viola 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 141 dog boarding sitters in Viola on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Viola, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.
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