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Sitter Profile Image: Katrina M.
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Katrina M.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
24 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

“Katrina and her children took great care of my pup while I was away for the holidays. She sent lots of updates and photos. Her dogs are super sweet and were great playmates for Luna. She came home happy and tired from all the playtime. Katrina provided all of the dogs with Christmas treats and they each got to unwrap and keep a present! Great service. I will definitely contact Katrina in the future when Luna needs a place to stay.”

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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 104 reviews
34 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

“Meagan was a very great host for our dog! She was flexible and took great care of our pup. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Would use again. Thank you so much”

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Lara & Cary J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 83 reviews
26 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Lara and Cary are wonderful people and we feel totally comfortable leaving our 13 year old German Shepherd in their care. Our dog likes staying with them and is calm and does very well when she stays in their lovely home. Highly recommend Lara and Cary.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lana P.
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Lana P.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
6 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Lana was the first sitter i’ve ever used on Rover, and it was the first time I ever left my dog. She was absolutely amazing! I got photos and daily updates on what my dog was up to. It was very clear that my dog was in good hands- and got so much love I wasn’t sure she’d even want to come home!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 149 reviews
41 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Jessica was very flexible and easy to get ahold of. Pups had a great time playing in her backyard. Would have Jessica watch our dogs again. Thank you Jessica!”

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Melanie R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
17 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

“We recently boarded our dog with Melanie and it was a great experience. Melanie and her family were so nice to work with and did a great with Maya. We liked getting updates and pictures while she stayed there. Highly recommended.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly V.
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Kelly V.
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$35
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4.7 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Kelly took great care of Cooper while we were out of town for a week! I loved knowing that she’s a dog trainer. He got along great with her dogs and had a place nearby to run. She was also super responsive. Will definitely use her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

“This was my first time using Rover and I was pleased with Jessica’s quick response time and enthusiasm to meet and care for Blanca. The process was easy and drop off went smoothly. Jessica’s dog was in a kennel when we arrived to make drop off less stressful for both dogs. The pups were introduced after we left to get their sniffing done on neutral territory (on a walk out front). We received photos and updates during our whole time away and knew Blanca was happy and safe. We would be happy to use Jessica again in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivana G.
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Ivana G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

“This was our first time using Rover and Ivana did a fabulous job, truly going above and beyond our expectations! We felt that she treated our dog like family, exactly as we would treat her. We got daily updates/videos and in every one, our dog looked like she was having the most amazing time! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cliff C.
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Cliff C.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 139 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Cliff was great!! Was able to work with me and my schedule. Very friendly and reasonable rates! Pluto had such a good time! I am about to start my masters and I plan to drop Pluto off again some weekends throughout the semester when school gets a little too stressful. I will be a return booker! ?”

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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 305 reviews
85 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

“Jenevieve was fantastic! She watched our dogs over our wedding weekend and offered to come pick them up so we wouldn’t have to stress about dog drop off. She sent pics, communicated well and loved on our doggies. They were so tried after a fun weekend away!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nadia M.
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Nadia M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50111

“Dezi made some friends and enjoyed her time!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela & Dan H.
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Angela & Dan H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

“Angela and Dan took such great care of our dogs while we were out of town. It gave us such peace of mind to know they were in a loving home and getting lots of attention when we were away. We loved getting Angela’s updates each day and will absolutely book with them again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley D.
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Ashley D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
22 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Ziggy did great as a repeat customer with Ashley. I really appreciated the extra help from her boys getting everything loaded back into my car during pickup.”

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Emmy D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Emmy took wonderful care of our dog! She was attentive and made sure our energetic girl got plenty of exercise and stimulation. We received regular updates and photos, and it was apparent in the pictures that our dog felt right at home. We definitely recommend Emmy!”

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Kayla B.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Nevada, IA, 50201

“Leo had a great time during his stay with Kayla and her Goldens Rylee and Bailee on their easily accessible Iowa farm. I'm sure Leo is looking forward to his next visit.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ross P.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

“Ross was great at communicating and taking care of our dog. He helped our dog Winston over a weekend when Winston was having a difficult time with allergies and a sore paw.”

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Lynsey S.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
8 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Roxxie had a great time! Lynsey is communicative, flexible, and reliable. She has the cutest little girl who knows how to interact with dogs as well. I recommend booking with her for anyone who is considering!”

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J "Ten" B.
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$39
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
3 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

“We had such a great experience with Ten! He took amazing care of our two dogs - they got plenty of playtime in the backyard, lots of snuggles, and came home happy and tired (the best sign!). It was clear he really loves dogs and treated ours like his own. We’d absolutely book with him again!”

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Samantha M.
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$20
per night
4.5 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
3 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50012

About: I have taken care of dogs since I was 11 for my neighbors during the summer. Later on, during high school, my family adopted a dog as we planned to train her to be a service dog for my sister. I helped care for Lexi and even taught her some tricks like shake in exchange for belly rubs. I could also help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking. I'm currently enrolled in college but am free every weekend. I am also available Monday and Friday nights. However, I do not currently own a pet, but I have had to care of my sibling's pets since they were younger and often forgot to do it. I have cared for my sister's dog Lexi and my brother's hermit crabs, and will sometimes take care of my aunt's dogs. I am often good with pets after meeting them. I normally list down important information related to the pets. I also often ask for more detail on how I can accommodate the client's pet.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Woodward is $40

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As of November 2026, there are 383 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Woodward. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

95% of sitters in Woodward can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Woodward home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Woodward.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Woodward. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Woodward sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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