Dog Boarding Alexandria
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“Staying with Elizabeth was a wonderful experience for us and our pups. She is responsive, friendly, and chill—what our pups needed. A great experience overall.”
“Thank you, Rae! No worries with leaving Seymour with Rae at all. We came home to a very happy, well cared for pup. Seymour loves Rae! Will definitely book with her again if needed.”
“Matthew took great care of our dog! He regularly sent pictures and our pup came home exhausted from all the yard/park play. Will definitely book again with him next time we go away.”
“Brittany did a fantastic job taking care of my dog, Frito. She provided daily photo and video updates, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Frito was happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for during his stay. Brittany was very communicative, kind, and easy to work with. Her daughter was wonderful with Frito too, and they quickly became best buds. I would gladly trust Brittany to watch Frito again.”
“Jodee and AJ are great. They were so patient as I worked through multiple schedule changes with my job leading up to the booking. My two beagirls were right at home with them and I enjoyed getting a few pictures/update each day. Both came home happy and healthy. We'll re-book with them for any future out of town trips.”
“My dogs had a great time staying with Brian! He provided me with daily updates with a photo or video included, which was much appreciated! My boys were well taken care of which made my business trip much easier! I would not hesitate to use Brian again.”
“Alexis was wonderful with Biscuit! She was able to help us out on short notice, and from the beginning she was extremely responsive, reliable, and easy to work with. She sent us great photos and updates of Biscuit, which gave us peace of mind knowing he was happy and well cared for. I especially appreciated how understanding and flexible Alexis was when our schedule changed. She was incredibly accommodating and made everything so easy for us. It was clear that she genuinely cared about Biscuit and wanted to make sure both he and we were comfortable. It was truly a pleasure working with Alexis, and I wouldn’t hesitate to have her watch Biscuit again. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, dependable, and communicative dog sitter!”
“Francise was great! She was able to accommodate us on short notice when our plans changed and was super sweet with Seamus. We got lots of pictures of him while we were away and I was very comfortable he was being well taken care of. I would absolutely use her again!”
“We left our two year old lab with Jennifer and Joel during a family vacation at the end of summer. We were nervous going into it because we had never left her with someone we didn’t know. I shared this with Jennifer and Joel at the meet and greet and reminded them at drop off. They sent pics and videos every day, which really helped us to feel that our girl was also “on vacation” and having a great time with their two dogs. Thanks to you both for loving her while we were away!”
“Aisha did a great job with my new rescue dog. I had only had Maggie for a week before I unfortunately had to leave her for the weekend, but Aisha took excellent care of her. We did a meet and greet in advance that was really helpful and made Maggie familiar with Aisha and her home. Aisha sent me a number of pictures and frequent updates. She was also very patient with Maggie even when she had a couple accidents. When I came to pick Maggie up it was clear that she really liked Aisha. I would not hesitate to use her again. I really appreciated her help!”
“Danyelle was great! We organized a meetup with her dog at our house, since it was raining when we wanted to meet at the dog park. She was very flexible and Sally had a great time staying with her! Thanks, Danyelle!”
“Tia has been amazing with taking care of our Arabella. She made sure to take her on walks and play with her. Will definitely use their services again. ❤️”
“Helen watched our 7 month old puppy and provided excellent care for her. She walked her and took her to a dog park. Even when our pup got a little anxious, Helen graciously cared for her and kept us informed. Helen made us feel comfortable with our first Rover experience and Millie's first night away from us. Thank you Helen!”
“Maizie loved her time here and was more upset she had to leave than she was to see me! I will definitely be using Jennifer again in the future as she did an amazing job with providing updates and clearly gave Maizie plenty of love!”
“My dog had a great time with Chynna and Sage. He even seemed a bit sad when he got home after his ‘vacation’. Chynna is very responsive and sent pics and video of Kobe’s stay. We will DEFINITELY utilize Chynna for all of our future travels!! We HIGHLY recommend her. You won’t be disappointed.”
“Yomi was an awesome sitter!! She took amazing care of Casper and he was more happy and calm than I have ever seen away from home. I got lots of cute pictures and know he got lots of love while with Yomi and Corey!”
“Adriana was amazing! We did a four night stay and she proposed a meet and greet the week before our visit (without me having to ask) which was a great way to get to know her and her adorable pup, Pheobe. She asked a lot of questions about Max’s routine and day to day food and care needs and overall made me feel very comfortable leaving my precious baby in her care. Pheobe was super sweet and she and Max played and lounged and overall got along very well.”
“Madelyn and Christopher took good care of Maebel when we needed someone overnight! They were thoughtful and confident in making sure she had a good time. They were communicative and easy to schedule with! We would definitely book again!”
“Hajar was really nice and communicative. My dog Klio had a great time. I could tell she treated Klio like her own and Hajar was flexible with pick up and drop off times. Would recommend!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Alexandria is $52
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Alexandria
Lauren and her pup Bentley were great hosts for Lincoln! This was our first stay with Lauren, and right from the initial meet and greet, she made us feel comfortable. Lauren made sure Lincoln settled in and sent us lots of photos and videos throughout. We knew Lincoln was well taken care of.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Dog Boarding in Alexandria on Rover is $54 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $32 and $78 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 7,474 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Alexandria. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
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.
94% of sitters in Alexandria 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 Alexandria home-away-from-home, 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 Alexandria.
<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Alexandria 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 , 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 .
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 VA 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.
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