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Sitter Profile Image: Betsy C.
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Betsy C.
$78
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
40 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Betsy and her family created a welcoming environment that made it easy for our nervous dog to adjust. Betsy gave him all the care and attention he needed and was super responsive through our vacation. We will try to book again before we move.

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Emily H.
Sitter Profile Image: Ann & Jim N.
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Ann & Jim N.
Star Sitter
$54
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Mars had a wonderful time with Ann & Jim! They sent lots of photos, took him on adventures at the fells and walks featuring lots of fetch! He was happy to be there and came home tired and happy 🤗

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Tanvi S.
Sitter Profile Image: Guillermo M.
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Guillermo M.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

Guillermo took care of our dog Amos for nine days. He was an exceptional care provider. He went above and beyond taking Amos to the vet, giving his prescribed medication and even returning to the vet for a refill. Amos had plenty of walks. We received many pictures of Amos which my family really enjoyed. I would definitely re-book with Guillermo.

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Heidi B.
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Paul M.
Star Sitter
$63
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
49 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Appreciate Paul’s attentive care to our 8-month old puppy and his honest feedback about how he was doing. Took him a bit to settle in but Paul was very patient and Timber clearly enjoyed his stay. Thanks Paul!

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Sarah M.
Sitter Profile Image: Barbara S.
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Barbara S.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

We went on vacation for a week and Obi had a wonderful stay with Barbara and Jen. He stayed active and played with other dogs. Obi is sometimes a picky eater and they managed really well.

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David C.
Sitter Profile Image: Belinda B.
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Belinda B.
Star Sitter
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

Piper came back happy from Belinda’s! Belinda was very responsible, flexible, and made sure to slowly introduce Piper to her own pup! If I am back in town with Piper I will definitely reach out to her again!

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Ilana F.
Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn M.
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Kathryn M.
Star Sitter
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

Kate instantly made myself and Louie feel welcome and comfortable for his weekend stay! She sent me pictures and updates each day and I could tell Louie was happy and well cared for when I picked him up. I will definitely book her for future stays and highly recommend her!

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Kelsey H.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth & Rodrigo S.
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Elizabeth & Rodrigo S.
Star Sitter
$64
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
16 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02145

Elizabeth and Rodrigo were absolutely amazing with Bruno over Christmas break. From the start, they were kind, communicative, and clearly cared so much about him. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands, and it was obvious he was happy and well cared for the entire time. They kept me updated, treated him like one of their own, and went above and beyond. I could not recommend them enough!!!

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Gabrielle P.
Sitter Profile Image: Todd V.
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Todd V.
Star Sitter
$79
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

Todd always tales great care of Bucky. Playful pictures provide peace of mind while I away, and I get a happy, healthy dog back at pick up. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Michiko & Clifford H.
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Michiko & Clifford H.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Lexington, MA, 02421

Thank you so much, Michiko and Cliff, for taking such incredible care of our Suki while we were away. Your love, patience, understanding, and daily updates made all the difference and gave us complete peace of mind. We are truly grateful for everything you did, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🙏🐾

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Sitter Profile Image: Linda K.
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Linda K.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

Super responsive and communicative! It was my first time boarding Koi with a Rover sitter and Linda was very reassuring and bonded very quickly with Koi. I'd board Koi with her again! The only downside is that Koi came home smelling a little bit of cigarette smoke, but Koi did stay with Linda for a whole week and I know Linda only smokes outdoors.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lee H.
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Lee H.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Lee and her family were absolutely amazing with our puppy Boomer! He felt right at home and it gave us so much peace of mind to know he was in great hands!

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Elizabeth S.
Sitter Profile Image: Zelun W.
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Zelun W.
Star Sitter
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Zelun was so good with our dog. We will definitely be using zelun in the future. He sent lots of photos and had great communication. He also brought Iggy on many adventures each day like the park and nice walks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Janette L.
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Janette L.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Winchester, MA, 01890

Janette and her family were so welcoming and loving with my dog, Ridley. We got lots of updates and photos of her enjoying her stay, and felt completely at ease leaving her in their care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yulia R.
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Yulia R.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
36 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

Yulia took great care of my Barron and always responded quickly to all messages. She was also so kind and flexible when my pickup time was delayed due to traffic! I would recommend Yulia to others. Thank you!

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Brittanie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaisi P.
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Kaisi P.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Neighborhood 9, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Kaisa was AMAZING! She took fantastic care of our dog and sent us incredible photos (one of which we think we’ll frame). She was incredibly communicative and friendly. We’d definitely ask her to sit again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathy L.
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Kathy L.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

About: I have extensive experience caring for cats from kittens to seniors, including administering oral medications. This includes my own cats and also family/friend cats. I have my own rescue pit mix dog who has needed some patience to build her confidence and I’m proud of the work we’ve done together in the 1+ years together. I’ve also worked as a kennel assistant handling meal times, medication, day cares, walks, and clean up. I have always loved pets, from hamsters up to big 100 lbs dogs. I will treat your baby with love and respect and understanding of their needs. I share pet care duties with my Fiance John who grew up with dogs and cats in his household and takes care of our two cats and rescue dog with me. We both work full time but I only work 4 days a week and John works 5 days but leaves later and gets home earlier than me. I handle the morning chores including pet meals and Phoebe’s first walk of the day. John handles the second walk of the day when he gets home from work and the second mealtime then. Night time, Phoebe always gets a walk before bed and cats get their last meal. On weekends and free days off together (I always have a 3 day weekend) Phoebe usually gets a trip out to a park, trail, or beach where she can either roam and get her running in. Phoebe gets playdates often with her dog besties who live nearby. Phoebe is crate trained and we have an extra crate on hand too as needed. Currently Phoebe and the cats roam free together when we’re at work because they’re trustworthy now but if a guest comes, we can separate rooms easily and use crates. In other clients homes, I will always follow the rules of the house. Dogs and cats alike will get lots of enrichment, walks, and playtime so everyone is satisfied and comfortable.

Sitter Profile Image: Yang S.
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Yang S.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Winchester, MA, 01890

Ozzi had such a great time with Yang and her family. They welcomed him into their home and took great care of him. We received photos and videos every day to keep us updated, which was very appreciated. He will definitely go back on our next time away!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle C.
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Michelle C.
Star Sitter
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
21 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02145

Michelle & Michael are the ultimate pet sitters for my young dog, Ruby. She clearly receives an abundance of care, love and attention, as her sweet, expressive & energetic personality is in full effect, which only comes out when she is completely comfortable with people. I feel very lucky to have found them, and they are first on my list! Thank you, Michelle & Mike! :)

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Kerry S.
Sitter Profile Image: Andrew K.
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Andrew K.
Star Sitter
$106
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

We feel like we hit the Rover jackpot with Andrew! Newton clearly felt very comfortable with him, and came home happy, exercised, and rested - just how he should be. We appreciated the attention given to him, the regular updates, and the obvious affection Andrew has for dogs generally! Not to mention his ability to take Newton on relatively short notice for a holiday weekend. Cannot recommend highly enough.

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Lisa L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lexi took great care of our Simcoe (mini poodle mix, 15lb, senior) for a 5 night stay! She gave us daily updates on his status and was very gracious in dealing with his anxious belly upset. Lexi’s place is well suited for Rover stays, with her entire guest bedroom dedicated to her client! She was easy to coordinate with for our meet and greet, drop off, and pickup timing and very attentive to our guidance on caring for Simcoe. I’d book with her again!

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Michelle L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Meriel was amazing with our dog maple! She was very kind, communicative, and responsible. She took great care of Maple, took her for walks, and let her swim in a kiddie pool which she loved! We also liked that Meriel had previous experience with golden retrievers. We would definitely recommend her and book again!

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Liana T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

A trusted sitter for Otis, especially as I was traveling internationally for 2 weeks. Thanks again for taking exceptional care of my dog, and we look forward to future stays throughout the summer

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Emily H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michiko and Clifford were excellent. Very communicative and sent us photos and daily updates. Would highly recommend!

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Josh S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily and Rob are fantastic! They took loving care of our Welsh Terrier even when she was ill and have followed up continuously to check on how she is doing. I highly recommend them.

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Paul R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn was amazing! Olin had the best time and came home so happy! Will definitely book with her again.

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Dayna H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sami was so kind with Murphy and kept us updated frequently! I know our dog was well cared for and looked after. :)

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Leigh P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Barb and Jenn for their flexibility in extending my dog's stay. I don't think my pup minded too much, as in the photos Barb sent, looked like she was having fun.

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Sandra R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience. Bok was excellent at communicating and sending photos and updates, and took excellent care of my dog Gatsby. Bok was very punctual and at the same time accommodating when my flight was delayed. My dog was clearly happy to to stay with Bok and his loving family, I could tell it from all the photos, and I felt that Gatsby liked it so much that he was even a bit reluctant to leave😅 I will be happy to use Bok’s services again. Totally recommend it!

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Natalia D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lesley was great with my puppy. I was nervous to leave her for a long weekend with a new sitter, but Lesley sent photos and videos along with info about how my puppy was doing. We appreciate how attentive and kind she was.

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Rebecca P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julie is wonderful with Nigel. Her household is caring and fun and Nigel feels right at home. I can travel with peace of mind knowing that he is in such good hands.

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Jennifer K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew provided many updates, photos and videos of Cooper’s stay. He took great care of our dog and would recommend and use again.

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Lucy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria is the best! Our dog Sasha absolutely adores her. Great communication and pictures throughout the stay.

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Nicole B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Guillermo was amazing, he took really good care of simba for more than a week, he sent constant updates on his daily routine with a lot of pictures. Would definitely recommend him and we will also definitely have him sit simba again.

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Sagar R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was wonderful as always!! She always takes great care of our pup and provides plenty of updates.

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Kelsey A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience with Erin. Treated my dog just like family. Kept me updated on how he was doing with both text and picture. Kane was happy to see me when I picked him up but it was clear he would miss Erin and her family! Highly recommend!

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Ian L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog loves spending time here! I get so many pictures of her having fun in the yard with other dogs. Highly recommend.

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Oakley R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I never worry when I leave my dog with Markus. He responds very quickly to all my questions and keeps me updated with pics. I highly recommend him!

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Très T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ann was a wonderful sitter for Maisy. We had a complex situation because our dog had some health concerns arise right before her stay but Ann was very reassuring and gave Maisy lots of loving care and support. She is clearly very experienced and had some good insight and resources to offer more generally about our aging dog's situation. Thanks Ann!

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Amy B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yi took wonderful care of our dog. We got frequent updates and lots of photos on walks and eating. This was our first rover, so our dog got quite stressed being in a new environment but Yi did a really great job of taking care of him during that time. She was very thoughtful for our dog and stress mess he made. We really appreciate her for that.

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Becky H.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Arlington is $62 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $434. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Arlington dog boarding rates can be found as low as $36 to as high as $99 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 4,233 sitters provided dog boarding in Arlington. 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, 91% of Arlington dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Arlington have an average of 16 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 Arlington.

Rover makes it easy to find Arlington 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 4,233 dog boarding sitters in Arlington on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Arlington, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.

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