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Sitter Profile Image: Myle D.
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Myle D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

We have used Myle several times now to watch our dog Frankie and are very pleased. Frankie fits right in with her home environment and gets along well with her dogs. She spends a lot of time playing tug and fetch with him and takes him out for many walks. Frankie is well cared for and Myle posts lots of pictures of him to keep our mind at ease. We highly recommend Myle!!!

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Yvonne K.
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Travis & Danielle E.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

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.

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Danielle W.
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Steve C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

Steve is amazing! So attentive to our baby. He sent lots of pics and updates of our dog, Akoda, and his adventures. Will absolutely be booking with Steve again!

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Angel R.
Sitter Profile Image: Shawna G.
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Shawna G.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
22 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Shawna and her partner, Hannah, did an amazing job watching my dogs! They drove to pick them up/drop them off and kept them at their house over a long weekend. I have a senior rescue dog who can be skeptical of new people, but he warmed right up to Shawna and Hannah. He enjoyed all the cuddles, special toys, and looking out their big windows! I also have an 8 month old puppy who made herself right at home. Shawna and Hannah were super understanding of all my pups’ quirks and made them feel so loved with walks, treats, and lots of opportunities for cuddles. I received several pictures and videos each day. Shawna and Hannah responded super quick to any messages I sent and were attentive to all of our needs! I highly recommend booking with Shawna!!

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Hazel W.
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Tiffany S.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
31 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cedar rapids, IA, 52404

Tiffany was amazing with my dog! She was communicative, reliable, and clearly cared about making sure everything went smoothly. I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in great hands and would absolutely book with her again. Highly recommend!

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Ali N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Swisher, IA, 52338

The dogs loved their stay with Ali N. - a very dog-friendly environment and positive vibe and you could tell how happy the dogs were from the photos. Very good communication and a real dog lover.

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Nathan N.
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$32
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4.9 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

I’m always nervous about leaving my pups with someone new. Nathan within a few hours was already sending me an update. This made me feel much better.

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Brandy M.
Sitter Profile Image: Lori P.
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Lori P.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
17 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52246

Pepper had the BEST time with their two pups! She got the socialization that she needed. Lori is very easy going and responds quickly, would definitely book with her again. :)

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Brooke M.
Sitter Profile Image: Amanda B.
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Amanda B.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Amanda’s communication was excellent and we discussed my dog’s feeding schedule and needs and she made sure to accommodate. I also received several cute photos during his stay. I could tell he was happy when I went to pick him up. Definitely recommend!

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Lee W.
Sitter Profile Image: Chrissy D.
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Chrissy D.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Keystone, IA, 52249

Chrissy was amazing!!! She answered our messages quickly, was great to work with, and sent us videos and pictures of our pup everyday! AND our pup had a great time staying with her!!!! We definitely recommend her to everyone and will be taking our pup back to her in the future!

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Adela H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

Adela was wonderful with our boys. She communicated often, sent photos and kept us up to date on how they were doing. She was very calm and caring when one of them seemed to have caught a bug. We felt horrible about it, but she assured it was ok and he was getting better. Thank you Adela!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aimee C.
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Aimee C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411

Very nice family and sent lots of photos for only being there 1 day. Seems to have a good understanding of dog behavior. Their dog is very quiet and well behaved. Large fenced backyard with a big shade tree. I would recommend Aimee for dog sitting.

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Sitter Profile Image: Trish C.
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Trish C.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
25 repeat clients
56 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

We had the best experience with Trish! She watched our two goldendoodles for two weeks while we were away. She sent several photo updates everyday - of them getting snuggles, playing fetch in their backyard, getting yummy homemade treats - which showed that she was taking such great care of our pups. Trish even brushed our dogs routinely which we didn’t ask her to do! She was so warm, welcoming, responsive, and trustworthy from the first message to the final pickup. She clearly adores dogs, well definitely book her again and we would strongly recommend her to anyone!

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Nicole N.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
25 years of experience
Palo, IA, 52324

Excellent care and attentive! Nicole very much loves pets and provided such good care for our cat in her lovely home while we were gone all week. We loved getting updates and photos! Stinger felt right at home there!

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Amanda W.
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Robert & Fayetta S.
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$36
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10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

About: We love dogs and your little one will receive lots of love and one on one attention as we welcome him or her into our home. Our little Ronnie loves to play with dogs his own size or smaller. We don't have a fenced in yard, which means we will always be playing with and alongside your dog keeping him or her safe and happy and comfortable. We love to walk your dog also so he or she will get plenty of potty breaks and time to smell and get to know our neighborhood! We only care for one dog at a time, besides our own little guy Ronnie... so the two will become best friends! Faye is a full-time stay at home dog mom and my husband Rob helps take over dog care responsibilities after and before he goes to work. We make it a team effort so your dog will always have his or her needs met and get maximum love and attention. Safety comes first with your pet. We have a home that is safe and perfect for your little dog. We will welcome them into our family and treat them gently and with compassion... realizing that it's tough being away from your owners for a few days. We will love your puppy as much as we love our own Ronnie!

Sitter Profile Image: Abram T.
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Abram T.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
38 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

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!

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Rachel L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

My dog Dash loves going over to Rachel’s house to play with her dogs and of course to go see Rachel! She always makes sure that Dash gets enough play time and goes on plenty of walks. Dash also loves car rides and gets to tag along whenever she has quick errands to run, and he often gets spoiled with pup cups through the Starbucks drive-thru. With my permission and built trust, I have allowed her to take him anywhere to run errands, visit friends, and family. Thank you so much Rachel for taking care of Dash!

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Ashley B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
234 reviews
84 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

Ashley was very kind and accommodating. Our anxious Border Collie did really well. Ashley communicated during our time away with updates, which we appreciated.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina B.
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Christina B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ladora, IA, 52251

Christina was great! Very communicative and sent updates for my little guy. Kip also seemed to really enjoy himself and be comfortable in their home. He got his meds when scheduled. I am overall happy with the experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Debra S.
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Debra S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

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. ❤️❤️❤️🐶

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Rover makes it easy to find Watkins 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
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