Dog Boarding in Waterloo
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“Ruby was great with my dog! He was able to go with her wherever she went and had a bunch of new experiences. Ruby was very accomodating and returned him happy, clean, and tired.”
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“Laval was great! This was our first time using Rover and he took care of our furry baby. Val was great at communicating and sent photos of our dog while gone. We will rebook Val and in future and I would recommend him to others.”
“David was great! He was able to take my dog last minute which was incredibly helpful. He sent photos of our dogs playing & my little fella came back wore out! Safe to say he had a lot of fun!”
“Meghan and her loving family were so sweet, gentle, and loving to our dog Nolo. He is a sweet dog but also quite human-like in his peculiarities. They welcomed him in and he immediately knew he was staying with them. He looked back with hesitation as I left him in the arms of 6 petting hands. He watched TV with the family and laid under the dinging table and on the couch!! He naturally received a beauty treatment and hair brushing with ease. I could see he felt right at home. Meghan’s family was fantastic and they were all natural caretakers. Nolo will happily go back in the future. Thanks Meghan!”
“Paula took great care of Bear and met all the needs for him. She made sure Bear took walks everyday and occasionally updated me. It looked like Bear had a pleasant time there.”
“Edith was amazing, she gave great updates and my pups were very happy to be with her wail I was out of town. Would definitely recommend her if you are in need of a dog sitter!”
“Duane and Lauren were wonderful to work with and took great care of our two dogs!!! Their communication was terrific and they were very flexible. We would love to have our dogs stay with them again!!”
“Our pups did so well here! Emily communicates so well about how the dogs do and we feel serious peace of mind when they are with her. And the picture updates are so sweet!”
“Korie was amazing with Ollie! She was great to communicate with and gave Ollie so many snuggles while he was there. She also sent pics and updates throughout the stay which I really appreciate. Highly recommend!!”
“Our girls loved staying with Yoki, Derek, and Denali! Yoki kept in touch throughout our trip, sent us regular updates and pictures, and was SUPER flexible when winter weather delayed our return a bit. Highly recommended - and our girls will be back!”
“Jessica and her kiddos were great to my dog! He got along well with her doggos and she kept them all super active! Really appreciated all the pictures and updates while I was gone. Would 100%book with her again!”
“Amanda was wonderful! She sent videos and pictures of Cece the entire time we were gone. I would highly recommend Amanda to anyone and plan to use her again in the future!”
“We just completed our dogs 3rd stay at Sarah and Zach's house and we already have stay #4 booked. Our always have so much fun and get lots of outdoor playtime. We love the photo and video updates and especially enjoy knowing they are being so well cared for while we are away.”
“5 stars!! ⭐️ 🌟 🌟 💫 ⭐️ Jessica is amazing! She graciously dealt with our uncertain and hetic schedules. She went over and above, driving to my home to pick my dog up. Even when he was initially bashful/scared, she waited and took extra time. Gave him extra love and care, car rides, treats, and nap time together. I felt he was safe, content, and at ease while in Jessica’s home. We will definitely be hiring her again!!”
“Kaycee and Robert took great care of my two dogs. They sent lots of updates, and communicated clearly with us. I’d highly recommend them, and will reach out to them when I need someone to watch our dogs again.”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Waterloo is $47
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Sitters in Waterloo average 11 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Waterloo is $47 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $329. 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 $47 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 297 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, 93% of Waterloo dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Waterloo have an average of 17 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 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 297 dog boarding sitters in Waterloo on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Waterloo, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% 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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