Dog Boarding in Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA
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“Christine has a fun, safe, and loving space for the dogs in her care. She limits the dogs she’s boarding, sends pictures, and gives feedback on how your pup is doing. Would definitely recommend Christine’s boarding services.”
“Can't say enough good things about Luciana. She was great with communication, pupdates, and giving my puppy so much care and attention he came home happier than when I left him. I was reluctant to leave Maverick with anyone and Luciana completely put me at ease. She is 100% my go to person for taking care of my pup.”
“I needed 5 hours of dog care for my newly rescued senior Pomeranian and I’m so grateful to have found Donna. Donna provided a calm and caring environment for my dog to feel comfortable and relaxed, and they took a 20 minute walk together. Thank you so much, Donna!”
“Nelitza has a heart of gold and truly gives her everything for the dogs in her care. I appreciated how much she kept me posted with pictures, video, and written updates.”
“Nina is so great with my dog Barza! I have booked with her before and Barza always comes home a happy pup! Nina send pictures and updates daily and is super accommodating. Will definitely book again!!”
“Excellent caretaker! This is my first time using this app, and I honestly think I struck gold with this caretaker! He took great care of my puppy foster. Not only did he take great care of my puppy, but communication with him was never difficult! He would send me updates throughout the day and promptly reply to my questions! After leaving my puppy behind for half a day, I had great peace of mind. I plan to use Evan and highly recommend him for future pet boarding needs. ☺️”
“Lauren was so great with my dachshund mix! I felt so at ease on my vacation knowing he was in great hands. She sent lots of photos and videos. I can tell he got a lot of playtime and snuggle time and I love that he had companionship with both her and her sweet dog. I would absolutely recommend Lauren.”
“So grateful for Kerstyn to take our Charlie last minute. Our dog got along great with hers! I feel bad my she took such good care of her on walks and lots of snuggles. Will use again!”
“Sreya was so great! I received several pictures throughout each day to make me feel that Kona was in good hands and was a happy girl. Sreya and her boyfriend took such good care of Kona while I was away and I would highly recommend her to care for your pet! They took her on a hike and got in lots of play time, sunbathing and walks :)”
“Isabelle took such great care of our Halo during the stay! We greatly appreciated all of the pictures throughout her stay during our vacation and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a petsitter outside of a kennel! We all thank you soo much! 😊🫶🏻🐶💕”
“Kelly is amazing! She is very kind and attentive. I feel really good about boarding my dog with her, as she is so knowledgeable and caring. Big thanks to Kelly!”
“Mary went above and and beyond for my Vishaad. She sent updates of their activities and pictures as well. I felt very comfortable with her looking over my pup and would love to have her sit Vishaad again. Mary ensure Vishaad had ample attention and activities throughout the day. Thank you”
“Laurie and Richard were amazing with my older little pup with anxiety. She loved her stay with them and they catered to her needs so well. The communication and updates were wonderful!”
“Rafael's treatment and care for Thor exceeded our expectations. He had long walks, prepared special food and kept us up to date with all the news with photos and videos. The communication was excellent. We are grateful and very pleased with the service received. Thanks so much!”
“Absolutely recommend Paul! Boarded my dog with him over the holidays and he was super communicative with daily updates, attentive and friendly. Can tell my dog was well cared for. Would book with him again”
“We had a great experience with Sky. Our dog loved hanging out with her pups and came home happy. She shared pictures and videos on a daily basis, which we really appreciated. Our plans changed and Sky was very flexible in allowing us to adjust drop off and pick up times. We wouldn't hesitate to book with her again!”
“My puppy Sammy absolutely loves Zuly. She sent me regular updates and I knew he was in good hands. I know Zuly is the first person I would want on hand to watch Sammy for me.”
“Tina and her husband were absolutely incredible, flexible, kind and wonderful to my puppy. Super responsive and even was flexible enough to accommodate my last minute change. I could not recommend Tina enough, I would use her services again 100% and would recommend her to everybody!!!”
“Alyce and her family were wonderful. They treated Walter like their own and sent daily pics and videos. She even sent him home with new toys and treats that he gravitated towards during his stay with them. Between her and her husband and two boys he got plenty of love and attention!”
“Bridget was AMAZING! I needed someone to help care for two foster pups for a local rescue before they went to their new foster and Bridget took them in last minute. Not only did she take incredible care of them, she gave me daily updates and pictures which reassured me that these pups were in great hands. I would highly recommend Bridget!!”
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1. Christine J.
“Christine has a fun, safe, and loving space for the dogs in her care. She limits the dogs she’s boarding, sends pictures, and gives feedback on how your pup is doing. Would definitely recommend Christine’s boarding services.”
2. Luciana V.
“Can't say enough good things about Luciana. She was great with communication, pupdates, and giving my puppy so much care and attention he came home happier than when I left him. I was reluctant to leave Maverick with anyone and Luciana completely put me at ease. She is 100% my go to person for taking care of my pup.”
3. Donna S.
“I needed 5 hours of dog care for my newly rescued senior Pomeranian and I’m so grateful to have found Donna. Donna provided a calm and caring environment for my dog to feel comfortable and relaxed, and they took a 20 minute walk together. Thank you so much, Donna!”
4. Nelly M.
“Nelitza has a heart of gold and truly gives her everything for the dogs in her care. I appreciated how much she kept me posted with pictures, video, and written updates.”
5. Nina C.
“Nina is so great with my dog Barza! I have booked with her before and Barza always comes home a happy pup! Nina send pictures and updates daily and is super accommodating. Will definitely book again!!”
6. Evan B.
“Excellent caretaker! This is my first time using this app, and I honestly think I struck gold with this caretaker! He took great care of my puppy foster. Not only did he take great care of my puppy, but communication with him was never difficult! He would send me updates throughout the day and promptly reply to my questions! After leaving my puppy behind for half a day, I had great peace of mind. I plan to use Evan and highly recommend him for future pet boarding needs. ☺️”
7. Lauren S.
“Lauren was so great with my dachshund mix! I felt so at ease on my vacation knowing he was in great hands. She sent lots of photos and videos. I can tell he got a lot of playtime and snuggle time and I love that he had companionship with both her and her sweet dog. I would absolutely recommend Lauren.”
8. Kerstyn A.
“So grateful for Kerstyn to take our Charlie last minute. Our dog got along great with hers! I feel bad my she took such good care of her on walks and lots of snuggles. Will use again!”
9. Sreya C.
“Sreya was so great! I received several pictures throughout each day to make me feel that Kona was in good hands and was a happy girl. Sreya and her boyfriend took such good care of Kona while I was away and I would highly recommend her to care for your pet! They took her on a hike and got in lots of play time, sunbathing and walks :)”
10. Isabelle R.
“Isabelle took such great care of our Halo during the stay! We greatly appreciated all of the pictures throughout her stay during our vacation and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a petsitter outside of a kennel! We all thank you soo much! 😊🫶🏻🐶💕”
11. Kelly R.
“Kelly is amazing! She is very kind and attentive. I feel really good about boarding my dog with her, as she is so knowledgeable and caring. Big thanks to Kelly!”
12. Mary B.
“Mary went above and and beyond for my Vishaad. She sent updates of their activities and pictures as well. I felt very comfortable with her looking over my pup and would love to have her sit Vishaad again. Mary ensure Vishaad had ample attention and activities throughout the day. Thank you”
13. Laurie & Richard E.
“Laurie and Richard were amazing with my older little pup with anxiety. She loved her stay with them and they catered to her needs so well. The communication and updates were wonderful!”
14. Rafael M.
“Rafael's treatment and care for Thor exceeded our expectations. He had long walks, prepared special food and kept us up to date with all the news with photos and videos. The communication was excellent. We are grateful and very pleased with the service received. Thanks so much!”
15. PAUL B.
“Absolutely recommend Paul! Boarded my dog with him over the holidays and he was super communicative with daily updates, attentive and friendly. Can tell my dog was well cared for. Would book with him again”
16. Sky G.
“We had a great experience with Sky. Our dog loved hanging out with her pups and came home happy. She shared pictures and videos on a daily basis, which we really appreciated. Our plans changed and Sky was very flexible in allowing us to adjust drop off and pick up times. We wouldn't hesitate to book with her again!”
17. Zuleirys S.
“My puppy Sammy absolutely loves Zuly. She sent me regular updates and I knew he was in good hands. I know Zuly is the first person I would want on hand to watch Sammy for me.”
18. Tina W.
“Tina and her husband were absolutely incredible, flexible, kind and wonderful to my puppy. Super responsive and even was flexible enough to accommodate my last minute change. I could not recommend Tina enough, I would use her services again 100% and would recommend her to everybody!!!”
19. Alyce P.
“Alyce and her family were wonderful. They treated Walter like their own and sent daily pics and videos. She even sent him home with new toys and treats that he gravitated towards during his stay with them. Between her and her husband and two boys he got plenty of love and attention!”
20. Bridget E.
“Bridget was AMAZING! I needed someone to help care for two foster pups for a local rescue before they went to their new foster and Bridget took them in last minute. Not only did she take incredible care of them, she gave me daily updates and pictures which reassured me that these pups were in great hands. I would highly recommend Bridget!!”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Alcova Heights is $65
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Alcova Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find Alcova Heights 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
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.
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