Dog Boarding in Waterloo
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“Alara was absolutely wonderful with our dog. Not only did she constantly update us throughout the week on how he was doing, but also treated and cared for him like he was one of her own. She also gave us super helpful tips and recommendations. It is clear that she has a vast wealth of knowledge when it comes to anything dog related!”
“Kim was absolutely fantastic with my dog, Daisy. I was worry-free on my trip as I received daily photos of Daisy playing, snoozing, and hanging out with Kim. Kim treated Daisy as her own and I will highly recommend her to anyone looking for a safe and comfortable home for their dog to stay while their away.”
“If you're looking for a reliable and communicative dog sitter, Ellen is the perfect choice. She recently cared for my dog, Fergus, for three days, providing feeding, overnight care, and plenty of playtime. What impressed me most was Ellen's excellent communication. I received daily pictures and messages, which kept me connected and reassured that Fergus was in good hands. He returned home happy and healthy, which is always the most important thing. I also appreciated Ellen's flexibility when I was slightly late for pickup. This is my third time using Ellen, and her consistent care and professionalism make her my go-to dog sitter. I highly recommend her services!”
“Our dog is not easy to watch, but Dixie was went above and beyond. She immediately welcomed Fred into her home and treated him like her own. I really appreciated the updates during his stay, and he honestly didn’t want to leave! Would highly recommend Dixie and hope to be able to book again.”
About: I’ve had pets all my life. I’m retired so I have time to give your pet the attention they deserve. I’ve worked with deaf dogs and administered meds for both young and older pets. All in all my theory is that pets just make one’s life all the better they are truly gifts to us. I am retired so I have a lot of flexibility to stay with your pet or have your pet with us in our home or walk your dog when needed. I have a fenced yard and two sweet dogs who get the run of the house along with your dog, including the furniture. It’s a happy home here.
“Tim and Kathy are incredible people! They took such good care of our Caesar when we went away for the night. They sent pictures and sweet notes and we knew he was in the best of hands. If I could give 10 stars I would.”
“Pam and her husband took great care of Penny this week. We are so grateful to have found someone to care for our sweet dog when we are away. Pam was easy to work with, kept us informed and sent lots of pictures.”
“My dog Honey loved her stay at Jeffery’s place- she didn’t want to leave the farm! He was extremely communicative and flexible. I was out of the country during Honey’s stay, and felt at ease knowing she was in excellent hands. Upon requesting the booking, Jeffery promptly called me to go over everything and make sure his place was the right fit. During Honey’s visits, I received daily updates along with videos and photos. She received daily exercise and lots of play time with the other pups. We will def be using Jeffery again in the future!”
“Heather was super sweet, understanding and very responsive! She understood my circumstances for needing my kitty Poptart watched and had no complaints with how last minute my request was. When there was an interference with the pickup time, she was completely understanding and didn’t charge extra. I even told her about Poptart’s disliking of other cats, and she kept her in a room separate from her own and even offered to introduce my cat to hers to get her more accustomed to being around other cats in the future. Overall, she was a wonderful sitter and I’ll definitely consider her again in the future!”
“Samantha was amazing! She was able to help me out last minute and was super communicative! She is very knowledgeable and passionate about the pets she cares for. Highly recommended!”
“We had such a wonderful experience with Paige. She took great care of our dog, Shadow, and kept us updated with photos and messages, which we really appreciated. Shadow had a blast playing with Paige's dog, Mazie, and came home happy and tired. We highly recommend Paige and will definitely be using her again!”
“Kate was a wonderful sitter! She was responsive and asked a lot of questions to ensure she gave Yeti the best care. He had a blast running around her backyard and playing with everyone. We really appreciated all the pictures and updates she sent. We would absolutely book with her again!”
“I needed a place to take my dogs during the day while having some home remodeling done. Dianna and Matthew took such good care of the dogs and kept me posted throughout the day of how they were doing. Would HIGHLY recommend them!!!”
“Brian & Kathleen were excellent! Our dog can be a handful, but they took great care of him and treated him like their own. Will definitely hope to book again”
“Amy was fantastic!! My dog Kevin had the time of his life for the past week with her and has been passed out since getting home! Would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter.”
“Carol is wonderful!!Excellent care for our minature schnauzer . We received a picture with a note everyday . We called to check if she had any questions and she was very receptive and kind. Very safe clean environment . Beautiful back yard for walks . Carol is very knowledgeable about dogs!! Highly recommend !!”
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Alara P.Star Sitter
“Alara was absolutely wonderful with our dog. Not only did she constantly update us throughout the week on how he was doing, but also treated and cared for him like he was one of her own. She also gave us super helpful tips and recommendations. It is clear that she has a vast wealth of knowledge when it comes to anything dog related!”
Kimberly G.Star Sitter
“Kim was absolutely fantastic with my dog, Daisy. I was worry-free on my trip as I received daily photos of Daisy playing, snoozing, and hanging out with Kim. Kim treated Daisy as her own and I will highly recommend her to anyone looking for a safe and comfortable home for their dog to stay while their away.”
Samantha B.Star Sitter
“Samantha was amazing! She spoiled our puppers so much that it was like picking the kids up after a week at grandma's house 🤣. We highly recommend her!!”
Ellen M.Star Sitter
“If you're looking for a reliable and communicative dog sitter, Ellen is the perfect choice. She recently cared for my dog, Fergus, for three days, providing feeding, overnight care, and plenty of playtime. What impressed me most was Ellen's excellent communication. I received daily pictures and messages, which kept me connected and reassured that Fergus was in good hands. He returned home happy and healthy, which is always the most important thing. I also appreciated Ellen's flexibility when I was slightly late for pickup. This is my third time using Ellen, and her consistent care and professionalism make her my go-to dog sitter. I highly recommend her services!”
Dixie L.Star Sitter
“Our dog is not easy to watch, but Dixie was went above and beyond. She immediately welcomed Fred into her home and treated him like her own. I really appreciated the updates during his stay, and he honestly didn’t want to leave! Would highly recommend Dixie and hope to be able to book again.”
Kim & Richard L.
“We’ve had the pleasure of using Kim for overnight stays in our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. Our sweet three-year-old Frenchie, Lou, absolutely adores her—and so do we! From pup cup trips to cozy snuggles, Kim treats Lou with the same love and attention we do. She gives us enormous peace of mind whenever we have to travel without him. Kim is easy to reach for updates, always sending us the cutest photos and keeping us in the loop. We highly recommend her for any of your fur baby care needs!”
Kathy & Tim L.Star Sitter
“Tim and Kathy are incredible people! They took such good care of our Caesar when we went away for the night. They sent pictures and sweet notes and we knew he was in the best of hands. If I could give 10 stars I would.”
Pamela C.
“Pam and her husband took great care of Penny this week. We are so grateful to have found someone to care for our sweet dog when we are away. Pam was easy to work with, kept us informed and sent lots of pictures.”
Jeffery B.
Star Sitter
“My dog Honey loved her stay at Jeffery’s place- she didn’t want to leave the farm! He was extremely communicative and flexible. I was out of the country during Honey’s stay, and felt at ease knowing she was in excellent hands. Upon requesting the booking, Jeffery promptly called me to go over everything and make sure his place was the right fit. During Honey’s visits, I received daily updates along with videos and photos. She received daily exercise and lots of play time with the other pups. We will def be using Jeffery again in the future!”
Heather W.
“Heather was super sweet, understanding and very responsive! She understood my circumstances for needing my kitty Poptart watched and had no complaints with how last minute my request was. When there was an interference with the pickup time, she was completely understanding and didn’t charge extra. I even told her about Poptart’s disliking of other cats, and she kept her in a room separate from her own and even offered to introduce my cat to hers to get her more accustomed to being around other cats in the future. Overall, she was a wonderful sitter and I’ll definitely consider her again in the future!”
Samantha C.Star Sitter
“Samantha was amazing! She was able to help me out last minute and was super communicative! She is very knowledgeable and passionate about the pets she cares for. Highly recommended!”
Paige K.
“We had such a wonderful experience with Paige. She took great care of our dog, Shadow, and kept us updated with photos and messages, which we really appreciated. Shadow had a blast playing with Paige's dog, Mazie, and came home happy and tired. We highly recommend Paige and will definitely be using her again!”
Kate M.
“Kate was a wonderful sitter! She was responsive and asked a lot of questions to ensure she gave Yeti the best care. He had a blast running around her backyard and playing with everyone. We really appreciated all the pictures and updates she sent. We would absolutely book with her again!”
Julia R.
“Eva has a great time with Julia and her family. She sent plenty of pics and updates and was very easy to work with. Would definitely recommend and use again”
Dianna & Matthew B.Star Sitter
“I needed a place to take my dogs during the day while having some home remodeling done. Dianna and Matthew took such good care of the dogs and kept me posted throughout the day of how they were doing. Would HIGHLY recommend them!!!”
Kathleen & Brian P.Star Sitter
“Brian & Kathleen were excellent! Our dog can be a handful, but they took great care of him and treated him like their own. Will definitely hope to book again”
Destiny F.
“Amazing, super accommodating and communicative host. Love love love her! 10/10 recommend.”
Amy B.
“Amy was fantastic!! My dog Kevin had the time of his life for the past week with her and has been passed out since getting home! Would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter.”
Mary R.
“We knew that Hunter was in good hands from the moment we met Mary. He was completely relaxed with her and we received daily updates with pictures of his stay.”
Carol R.
“Carol is wonderful!!Excellent care for our minature schnauzer . We received a picture with a note everyday . We called to check if she had any questions and she was very receptive and kind. Very safe clean environment . Beautiful back yard for walks . Carol is very knowledgeable about dogs!! Highly recommend !!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Waterloo is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Waterloo dog boarding rates can be found as low as $32 to as high as $61 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 48 sitters provided dog boarding in Waterloo. 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, 92% of Waterloo dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Waterloo.
Rover makes it easy to find Waterloo 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 48 dog boarding sitters in Waterloo on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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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