Dog Boarding in Wauwatosa
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1. Michelle Y.

“Michelle was wonderful! She took care of our two younger dogs. Provided updates throughout the day and gave our boys plenty of love! Great communication, and plenty of excessive given. I would definitely ask Michelle to sit for us again! Thank you Michelle!”


2. Michelle G.


“Michelle was a great dog sitter for my two dogs. Quick and frequent communication, pickup and drop off went well and could tell she had the interest of all dogs in mind. Lots of walks and pictures too!”


3. Maria & Nayibe B.

“Maria and Nayibe were wonderful. My dog did great there. They sent lots of updates, photos, and videos. My dog loved the fenced in backyard. Maria even let my dog sleep in her bed at night! It was perfect. I could relax an enjoy my time away knowing that my dog was receiving such good care.”


4. Joshua P.

“Scarlett had a great time with Joshua!”




5. Daniel & Holly L.


“This was an absolute perfect fit. The family was terrific and took exceptional care of our dog. We received a daily email letting us know how our dog was doing. We even got photos. We couldn't have asked for a better place for our pet. They are wonderful and attentive and truly loved having our dog. Thank you so much.”


6. Janice G.

“Janice was wonderful with our pup. He got to go on lots of walks and stay active. Communication was great and he came home happy as can be.”


7. Ashlee K.

“Ashlee did wonderful taking care of my 11yo Shih tzu and 2yo Goldendoodle. She took them on walks, and sent me updates while I was on my trip!! She was flexible with the time changes in my travel and made it easy for me to pick them up!! I know my pups were in great care with Ashlee!! Thanks again ☺️”


8. dawn s.


“Thank you so much Dawn for watching Olive. This is the first time I’ve left her and it sounds like she was a bit difficult so I really appreciate it!”


9. Maggie S.

“Maggie was AMAZING, I love her . She worked great around my schedule, and she sent me updates about Daisy everyday . 1000/10 recommended!! Maggie will be my #1 choice !!😊😊 DAISY LOVES HER !!💕”




10. Cindy T.

“Luna stayed with Cindy for a whole week and she had so much fun! Cindy sent pictures every day and took great care of our pup. Def recommend her and we will be back for any dog sitting.”


11. Lizzy B.


“Lizzy was fantastic! She is a true dog lover and took great care of our dogs! Dogs had so much fun. I think they are going to miss Lizzy, Eric and her doggy! We will definitely use her again!”


12. Kathy & Brad K.

“Kathy was very nice, and easy to talk to. She provided care on pretty short notice to my baby Winifred, and treated her amazingly. She was very honest about care for Winifred, and let me know at the end of stay any troubles or accidents my demon caused her. My favorite thing was her sending me pictures every day! It made me feel very secure about the health and welfare of my pup!”


13. Ryan & Zari B.

“Ryan & Zari took amazing care of Edison on such short notice. Sent daily updates with pictures & videos and made sure he got plenty of play time with their dog Jax who is such a sweetheart. We will happy to have them watch Edison again”


14. Mindy W.


“Mindy took amazing care of our dog, Milly. She sent picture updates, took Milly for walks, and gave her lots of pets. Milly can’t wait to come back and stay again!”




15. Michael J K.

“MJ and his wife treated my senior dog Zorro with loving kindness during his weekend stay, and we appreciated the regular updates and pictures. Zorro is skittish and takes time to trust individuals, and MJ was very understanding and patient with him. MJ was also very helpful and flexible when our dog care needs changed at the last minute.”




16. Ashley W.

“Ashley was great with Captain. She kept me updated with pictures and status updates and was able to accommodate us with very short notice. I highly recommend Ashley for your dog boarding needs.”


17. Tiffani H.

“Mark seemed well taken care of when I picked him up. Tiffani kept me posted with photos while I was on my trip which allowed me to rest easy.”


18. Caitlin K.

“Caitlin was very helpful with a last minute sit request and had very quick response time. She took great care of my puppy and kept him happy and busy the whole time. She sent updates throughout the day letting me know how things were going. Will definitely book with her again and would recommend her to others!”


19. April & Brad R.

“Chevy had a great time with April and Brad! We truly feel we can enjoy our time away as we trust them to keep our boy safe, taken care of, and happy! He had a blast! The picture and video updates our are favorite 😊”


20. Karen D.

“The best rover user we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Plenty of walks, photos, and updates throughout. We will certainly be using Karen again.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Wauwatosa on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 674 sitters provided dog boarding in Wauwatosa. 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 Wauwatosa dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Wauwatosa have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Wauwatosa.
Rover makes it easy to find Wauwatosa 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 674 dog boarding sitters in Wauwatosa on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Wauwatosa, 87% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
