Dog Boarding in Waukee
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Top rated Waukee dog boarders
“We left our pup for the very first time ever and Sam was awesome! She kept us informed with photos and updates throughout his stay! He seemed to love being there and had a blast running around with the others pups! We will for sure book with Sam again !”
“Our dogs have stayed at Melanie’s three times recently. One of our dog’s is a rescue and very scared everyone. They are both very well taken care of and look comfortable at Melanie’s. We won’t send our dogs to anyone else. Thank you!”
“Sherilynn was great. We did a meet and greet and then set up the visit time for drop off and pick up. She kept me informed on Kira’s visit and how everything was going. Will definitely use her again.”
“Was our first time leaving our dog with someone else for overnight so high anxiety for us parents. Cliff was able to make our separation easier as our dog felt at home after out meet and greet. Perfect place for our dog!”
“We love taking our dog to Jessica for dog sitting. Our dog loves playing with her dog. She sends me videos of the dogs playing, which eases the anxiety of being away from her.”
“This was the second time Lara and Cary watched our pup. They were great as always and would absolutely recommend! They were flexible and very accommodating to our dog’s needs.”
“Kylie and her family were phenomenal! My pup felt right at home with her 2 other dogs - who are the sweetest and well behaved. Kylie was so great and sent photos daily to show how happy and just how much she was being loved on!! Would recommend her to all for anyone needing a loving stay-cation for their dog🙂”
“Jessica did an excellent job with little B and he came home happy and healthy. He can’t settle down without his dog bed, so we were glad we could leave it with him. We also brought his food and water bowl. Jessica was professional, competent, and caring. Five star rating, for sure! We will definitely use her again.”
“We did a meet and greet beforehand and Patty sent lots of pictures and updates during her stay. Her communication and professionalism was awesome, and we know Willow had a great time! We moved here not too long ago and it is nice to find a reliable, trustworthy sitter in a new place.”
“This was our first Rover experience, and Ben made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire stay. He sent pictures and videos daily, took Murphy on walks and to the dog park, and cared for Murphy’s hotspot by putting cream on each day. It looked like Murphy had the best time!”
“Our dog had a cut on his paw and eye from a bad grooming experience. While we were away for the weekend Tanya took him to the vet and took care of all of his meds (and cuddles) while he was healing!”
“Lisa took care of our baby when we're out of town. She sent me regular updates which felt really nice. We were able to visit her place before booking to ensure our dog will get along with Missy. I will definitely recommend her. Thank you”
“jessica was the sweetest with my odie. she took him on long walks and kept me updated the whole time i was away! she sent tons of photos and odie warmed up to her so quick. i would absolutely reccomend her to anyone!”
“Thankyou so much , Alice took wonderful care of our dog Chesney. It was a extended stay of 10 days. She kept us updated with text and pictures.She is a loving and caring sitter.”
“Ian and Candice were great with our king charles lady. Very responsive and kept us up to date on how she was doing. We were able to do a meet and greet. Would absolutely reccomend them as pet sitters!!”
Over 1,030 pet parents in Waukee have booked dog boarding
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Waukee is $40
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your dog boarding sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new dog boarding sitter.
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Sitters in Waukee average 11 repeat dog boarding clients
Dog Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
As of Nov 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Waukee is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Waukee dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $48 per night.
As of Nov 2025, 394 sitters provided dog boarding in Waukee. 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 Waukee dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Waukee 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 Waukee.
Rover makes it easy to find Waukee 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 394 dog boarding sitters in Waukee on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Waukee, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% 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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