Dog Sitting and Boarding Rates in Omaha (2026): What Local Sitters Actually Charge
Short answer: in Omaha, a pet sitter who comes to your home costs about $16 to $21 an hour. Overnight kennel boarding runs $39 to $67 a night (most charge $54 to $60), and boarding in a sitter's own home starts around $50 a night for one dog. Daycare is $28 to $45 a day, and a 30-minute drop-in visit or walk is $25 to $40. We checked the published price lists of 23 Omaha businesses, plus Care.com, in October 2026.
Leaving your dog? Hand your sitter one page with everything they need.
$17The price is the easy part. Your dog has 47 little rules. Your sitter probably knows 4. That gap is where trips go wrong, and it's why we built The Paw Brief (more below).
Omaha dog care prices at a glance
| Type of care | Typical Omaha price | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Pet sitter in your home | $15.94 to $21.43 an hour | Care.com Omaha rates, October 2026 |
| Kennel boarding, dog up to 30 lbs | $55 a night | Katie's Kennel price list |
| Kennel boarding, dog over 30 lbs | $60 a night | Katie's Kennel price list |
| Boarding with daycare included | $57 to $67 a night | Dogtopia Omaha-Papillion pricing |
| Boarding, budget kennels | $39 to $48 a night | F Street Hound, Paddington Station |
| Boarding, extra dog in the same kennel | $33 to $45 a night | ComeSitStay, Paddington Station |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $50 a night (1 dog), $84 (2 dogs) | Specialized Pet Services |
| Doggy daycare, full day | $28 to $45 a day | Good Karma, S&B Kountry Kennel, F Street Hound, Katie's, Omaha Dog Bar |
| Drop-in visit or walk, 30 minutes | $25 to $40 | Tailz Up, Linny's, Pampered Pupperinos, Tam's |
| Short check-in, 15 minutes | $20 | Tailz Up Omaha |
Omaha sits right at the Nebraska average ($15.87 to $20.76 an hour) and a little under the national average of $16.68 to $22.55, according to Care.com.
Rates in the suburbs
If you live outside the city line, the going rate barely moves:
| Area | Starting rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | $14.63/hr | $21.25/hr |
| Papillion | $15.80/hr | $21.00/hr |
| La Vista | $16.40/hr | $18.40/hr |
Source: Care.com, October 2026.
What pushes the price up in Omaha
- Big dogs. Kennels charge more over 30 lbs (Katie's adds $5 a night).
- More than one dog. Two dogs in a sitter's home is $84 a night instead of $50; kennels usually take $5 to $10 off each extra dog.
- Holidays and busy weeks. Expect holiday fees (around $20 a night for home boarding) and "peak" pricing (Katie's adds $7 a night). June books up early when the College World Series fills the city, so reserve a sitter well ahead.
- Late pick-up. Some kennels charge a late pick-up fee (Katie's charges $27 for a 2:30 to 6pm weekday pick-up).
- Extras. Exit baths ($20 to $35), nail trims ($20) and medication handling are often add-ons.
Sitter at home, sitter's home, or kennel?
| Option | Omaha price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter in your home | $16 to $21 an hour, or a per-visit rate | Dogs who are anxious away from home, older dogs, homes with other pets |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | About $50 a night | Social dogs who like a quiet house and one person |
| Kennel or pet resort | $39 to $67 a night | Dogs who love other dogs and a busy day of play |
Omaha weather matters too. In January a sitter is walking your dog on icy sidewalks; in July the walk has to happen early before the heat. Whoever you pick needs to know your dog's limits.
The part no price covers
The walk is rarely what goes wrong. It's the text at 9pm.
"How much food again?" "Is the white pill the morning one?" "Who's your vet?"
You're paying $25 to $67 a day for someone to look after your dog. Then you hand them the most important information out loud, at the door, in a rush, and hope it sticks. Or you write a 10-page Word document they skim once.
Whether it's a friend, a $21-an-hour pro or a $67-a-night resort, they all need the same things from you, and most owners forget at least one:
- Exactly how much your dog eats, and when (not "morning-ish")
- Every medication, the dose, and how to give it
- The quirks: the gate that doesn't latch, the bolt at the front door, the toy that can't be left out
- When to call you, and when to skip you and go straight to the emergency vet
- Your vet, the nearest 24-hour clinic, and a backup contact who isn't you
The Paw Brief: one handbook your sitter can scan in seconds
The Paw Brief asks you the questions you'd forget, then turns your answers into one clear care guide. Fill it in once, update it before each trip, and hand it to whoever is watching your dog: a sitter, a boarding kennel, or your neighbor.
What's inside:
- Who is who: photos and markings for each pet, so meds and food never get mixed up
- Precise times: real times for meals, walks and meds, not "evening"
- Little rituals: the bedtime toy, the water-bowl trick, the things only you know
- Behavior, honestly: checkboxes for reactivity, separation anxiety and resource guarding, so your sitter isn't surprised
- Emergency thresholds: exactly when to call you and when to go straight to the vet
- House details: alarm, fuse box, spare key, and neighbor boundaries
What you get: a fillable PDF that works on any device, plus an editable Canva version. Instant download, no subscription.
The math is easy. One night of Omaha boarding costs $39 to $67. The Paw Brief costs $17, once, and you reuse it for every trip after this one.
No risk: if it doesn't help, you get your money back within 30 days.
The Paw Brief is made by the team behind this guide. The prices and local listings above are researched separately and nobody paid to be included.
Omaha dog sitters, kennels and daycares
Real local options with their Google rating. Where a business publishes its prices, we list them with a link so you can check.
Boarding and kennels
- Paw Paradise Spa and Boarding, Northwest Omaha · 4.9★ (633 Google reviews) · Website
- Bark Avenue Omaha, Southwest Omaha · 4.8★ (390 Google reviews) · Website
- Dogtopia of Omaha-Papillion, La Vista · 4.5★ (523 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: daycare: $36 per day; daycare: $33 per day; daycare: $29 per day
- The Paw Spa Pet Resort LLC, Millard (southwest Omaha) · 4.2★ (495 Google reviews) · Website
- Pawfect Choice, Aksarben · 4.8★ (258 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: daycare (unlimited): $450 per 30 calendar days
- Bellevue Pet Adventures, Bellevue · 4.5★ (260 Google reviews) · Website
- Tully's Kennels, Dundee, Omaha · 3.2★ (381 Google reviews) · Website
- ComeSitStay, Millard, southwest Omaha · 4.3★ (203 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, 1 dog: $60 per night; Boarding, 2nd dog, same kennel: $45 per night; Boarding, each additional dog, same kennel: $35 per night
- Downtown Hound, Downtown Omaha · 4.5★ (187 Google reviews) · Website
- F Street Hound, Southwest Omaha · 4.4★ (172 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Overnight Stay: $39 per night; Add Dayplay: $12 per day; Full Day Daycare: $36 per day
- Katie's Kennel, Inc., North Omaha · 4.9★ (154 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: boarding (30 lbs & under): $55 per night; boarding (over 30 lbs): $60 per night; afternoon pick-up fee (2:30 to 6pm, M, F): $27 per pick-up
- Dave's Pet Care, Omaha · 4.9★ (141 Google reviews) · Website
Daycare
- Omaha Dog Bar, Little Bohemia · 4.9★ (535 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog Daycare Full Day: $45 per day; Dog Daycare Full Day 5-Day Package: $202.50 5-day package; Dog Daycare Full Day 10-Day Package: $405 10-day package
- Dog Gone Problems, West Omaha · 4.9★ (432 Google reviews) · Website
- Wag, Downtown Omaha · 4.3★ (119 Google reviews) · Website
- Waggin' Tailz Ranch, Omaha · 4.5★ (79 Google reviews)
- Good Karma Dog Center, West Omaha · 4.4★ (48 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare half day (5 hours or less): $17.25 per half day; Daycare full day (over 5 hours): $27.60 per full day; 5 half day pass: $80.00 per 5-pass
Sitters and walkers (they come to you)
- The House Kat Pet Services LLC, Omaha · 5★ (43 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Meet & Greet: $25 per visit
- Bones to fetch, Omaha · 4.9★ (27 Google reviews) · Website
- Tam's Delightful Pet Care, Omaha · 5★ (24 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: dog walking (single dog): $35 per 30-minute walk; dog walking (additional dog): $10 per additional dog per walk
- Woody's Pet Watch, Omaha · 4.4★ (18 Google reviews) · Website
- Linny's Pet Care, Council Bluffs, IA · 4.7★ (15 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Cat Comfort Sessions (30 mins): $25 per visit; Dog Walking (30 mins): $25 per walk; Pet Sitting Visits: $25 per 30 min
- Tailz Up Omaha, Omaha · 5★ (14 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: 15-minute visit: $20 per visit; 30-minute visit: $25 per visit; 60-minute visit: $35 per visit
- Pampered Pupperinos & Pals, LLC, Omaha · 5★ (14 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Puppy Walk (under 1 yr, 30 min): $40 per visit; Dog Walking (1 yr and older, 30 min): $30 per visit; Puppy Drop-In + Walk (under 1 yr, 30 min): $40 per visit
- Old Market Bark-it Pet Care, Old Market · 4.7★ (14 Google reviews) · Website
- Joyful Paws, Omaha · 5★ (12 Google reviews)
- Terbear the Pet Nanny, Omaha · 5★ (10 Google reviews)
- It's Good To Be Home Pet Sitting, Omaha · 5★ (10 Google reviews) · Website
- Zoomers Omaha's Urban Pet Care, South Omaha · 3.8★ (12 Google reviews) · Website
Listings come from Google Maps and each business's own website, checked October 2026. Nobody paid to be listed. Prices change, so confirm before you book. Own one of these businesses? Ask us about a featured spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I pay a dog sitter in Omaha?
Most Omaha pet sitters charge about $16 to $21 an hour. For a friend or neighbor, many owners pay close to the same hourly rate or a flat amount per day, plus a thank-you.
How much is dog boarding in Omaha per night?
Kennel boarding is $39 to $67 a night; most Omaha kennels charge $54 to $60. Boarding in a sitter's own home starts around $50 a night for one dog.
Is it cheaper to board my dog or have a sitter come over?
For a full day, a kennel night ($39 to $67) is often cheaper than paying a sitter by the hour. For a few short visits a day, an in-home sitter can cost less and keeps your dog in its own routine.
Do Omaha sitters charge more on holidays?
Often, yes. Expect a holiday fee of around $20 a night or peak pricing of about $7 a night extra, and book early for holidays and the College World Series in June.
What should I leave for my dog sitter?
Feeding amounts and times, medications with doses, your vet and the nearest emergency clinic, a backup contact, and house rules. The Paw Brief walks you through all of it and turns it into one guide your sitter can scan in seconds.