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Donna S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

Donna is the best! Ollie just adores her. He’ll be back to her in just under one week — and I’m sure he’ll miss her while he’s with us this week! ❤️🤣

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Christine J.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
334 reviews
120 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA, 22204

Christine is great! She gave us regular updates and sent pictures/videos. Dobby came home very happy and we will definitely go to her again in the future!

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Laura R.
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$50
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15 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Bluemont, Arlington, VA, 22203

Laura was fantastic! Our German Shepherd received exceptional care from her. We appreciated the frequent updates that reassured us our pet was doing wonderfully. It's clear Laura genuinely cares. After 8 years of using Rover and trying many sitters, Laura stands out as the best. Thanks again, Laura, for taking great care of our girl!

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Laurie & Richard E.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

We were thankful to have Laurie and Richard for our dog sitters. Our dogs were happy and well taken care of. We had plenty of pictures and updates and it was a good experience!

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Kerstyn A.
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$55
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50 reviews
16 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Yorktown, Arlington, VA, 22207

Kerstyn was so wonderful and attentive. She was super communicative throughout the time my dog boarded with her, sending me updates on what my dog was up to. I felt at ease knowing that my dog was in good hands and having a good time. It was a great experience both for my dog and for me. She was sensitive to any concerns or specific attention areas that I had as well. I will definitely reach out to her again when I need to leave my dog in trusted hands, and I’m sure my dog would be happy to return as well.

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Shanilka K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Chevy chase, MD, 20815

My dog Tako was extremely well taken care of and I got frequent updates. Shanilka was very easy to communicate with and she was very flexible as my travel plans changed due to the weather. I will absolutely be using her again if I ever need!

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Francise F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Ridge-Rosemont, Alexandria, VA, 22302

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!

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Jennifer C.
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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
9 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Leeway, Arlington, VA, 22205

Jennifer was great with my pup, sent updates everyday with pictures and videos. Arya seemed very happy when I went to pick her up and all around excited.

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Matthew B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
47 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

Matt and Kelly (and their sweet daughter!) took great care of Robbin while I was away! They took her on plenty of walks and runs and I received pictures while I was away which was very much appreciated.

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Elizabeth S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
13 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Elizabeth was my first sitter using Rover and she will be my go-to from now on! She took great care of my love and sent lots of photos while I was away. I'm very grateful to have found Elizabeth!

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Nani N.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Nauck, Arlington, VA, 22206

Nani is amazing! She takes care of Coco as if she were her own. She sends updates and lots of pictures! She has 2 friendly dogs and they also welcome Coco.

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Christian P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
16 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Brentwood, Washington, DC, 20002

Would 100% recommend Christina she made my baby boy feel comfortable and safe. He had such a great time I could tell from all the pictures and especially when I picked him up. He’s only 7 months old, still potty training, a picky eater and this was my first time leaving him with anyone else so I was EXTREMELY worried but Christina took such great care of him, ensured he was comfy at night time and could sleep well and he didn’t miss a meal which is amazing as sometimes he refuses to eat. Thank you so much Christina!

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Jasmine R.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
South West, Washington, DC, 20024

Jasmine and Stormi were great with Roxy. Roxy was transitioning between dog foods during her stay and Jasmine handled it like a pro. I would highly recommend Jasmine for your next trip.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alyce P.
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Alyce P.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
166 reviews
35 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Baileys Crossroads, Alexandria, VA, 22311

Alyce and her family are so awesome! They are extremely friendly, love animals, and have a great setup at their home (fenced in yard and screened in patio). They treated my Luna like their own and their dog Mookie is the perfect companion. I truly feel blessed to have found her!

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Jodee & AJ H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
16 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22304

Jodee, AJ and Maverick took care of our Daphne as if she was there own. She had a blast playing with Maverick and touring their neighborhood!!! Thank you for making Daphne feel at home❤️

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Erin F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
40 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Cleveland Park, Washington, DC, 20016

Erin was amazing with my dog! Super sweet, kept me updated, and took great care of her. My pup was happy and relaxed when I got home. Definitely booking Erin again!

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Laura Z.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
15 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights, Arlington, VA, 22209

Laura has been hosting Tama for the fourth time and we couldn't be happier, last time with a very short notice and she was able to accommodate. I always have zero concerns and I absolutely feel no need to be checking up on how Tama is doing as I know she will be fine.

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Kelly S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22203

Kelly was a great dogsitter! She was very responsive and sent us pictures regularly, so we could relax and enjoy our vacation. And I think our dog had as good of a vacation as we did! Kelly played lots of fetch with him and made sure he was loved and spoiled.

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Ewelina S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights, Arlington, VA, 22209

We had Ewelina watch our pup two weekends in a row and Peach loved her time there. Ewelina is kind, extremely active, clean and responsive. Our dog can be a little anxious/overly excited and we knew she was in such good hands. We cannot wait to use Ewelina again. We are so thankful for her patience.

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Mckinley M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ledroit Park, Washington, DC, 20001

I genuinely cannot recommend McKinley enough! She is the sweetest, kindest, and most thoughtful sitter I could have ever asked for. From the moment I dropped Hamilton off, I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such amazing hands. She sent me daily photos and checked in throughout the day with updates on everything he was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I’ve honestly never seen Hamilton happier. He looked so comfortable, loved, and genuinely excited to be there, I think he was actually a little sad to leave, lol. It was so obvious that McKinley treated him like he was her own, and that meant the world to me. If you’re looking for someone who will truly care for your pet, keep you updated, and go above and beyond, McKinley is the person to book. I would trust her with Hamilton again in a heartbeat and will absolutely be using her in the future. I would 1000% recommend her to anyone looking for the best possible care for their pet!

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Katherine took amazing care of my dog while I was away. Her regular updates and photos made me feel completely at ease!

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Danielle D.
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Kasia is wonderful! Pancho immediately loved her and she is super kind, caring and responsive. Really appreciate her care of him

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Ingrid M.
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Paul provided excellent care for my little guy. My travel plans were heavily affected by weather and Paul was so flexible, keeping my dog as long as I needed. It provided me great comfort to know Yoda was well taken care of while I was away. Highly recommend!

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Kristen L.
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Laura was great! Very flexible and so loving to Jack. Great communication and plenty of photos of Jack looking happy and relaxed.

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Lindsay G.
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Donna was a wonderful caretaker and would definitely recommend! She took excellent care of our pup giving me peace of mind while I was traveling. I also received great pictures daily. 10/10!

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Laila M.
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Charlie was amazing with our 14 week old puppy!! Super attentive and sent so many updates throughout our pup’s stay. We will definitely leave our pup with him again!

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Padmini & Mahmoud Y.
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Sophia took great care of my dog while I had to leave town for work! She was very flexible with pickup and drop off for Charlie. This was a last minute request as original plans for dog care had changed and she was so great to work with!!

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Andrew D.
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Morgan and her family took great care of our little dog, Pepper. Even though they have a big dog, pictures confirmed our 12-lb Pepper was quite comfortable around him. She sent pictures daily and responded promptly to any questions. It appeared our little dog had a fine time staying with Morgan and her family and we will be quite comfortable reaching out to Morgan when we need someone to dog-sit Pepper.

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Cynthia N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lucas was so great to my little guy! He was easy going and made the time for a meet and greet before booking. He sent cute pics of my pup and figured out my little guy's personality pretty quickly. Would book again without hesitation!

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Lauren P.
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Excellent job. Thank u so much! Kiara did an excellent job at taking care of Raven as well as providing updates/pics 😊

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Shawn W.
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Laura was amazing with Paddy. We had a flight cancellation on the way home and thankfully she was able to keep him safe for us for an extra day.

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HEATHER H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeanne takes such great care of our Sadie. Great outgoing & positive personality with a clear passion for dogs. Sadie looks so comfy in all the pictures and it’s clear how much she enjoys staying with them 😊. Sadie loves hanging with Jeanne’s pup too, they looked like best buds. Highly recommend Jeanne to watch your dog!

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Samantha & Jonathan B.
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Michel and her husband were amazing watching Bear! He looked like he had a great time, they were super communicative and sent a lot of photos/videos and updates (the homemade treats were definitely a plus too).

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Meagan R.
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Fengyuan and his wife were extremely caring and made sure Willow felt at home while I was traveling! They regularly shared pictures of activities and her relaxing along with status updates of her feeding. I highly recommend Fengyuan!

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Jerry T.
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Kylee is amazing and Odin absolutely loved her. She took great care of him and always gave me updates.

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Michelle D.
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Holly took amazing care of my Shiba and really made sure she tended to all his needs. Would recommend again!

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Steven H.
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This was the third time that Nyla and Corey watched my dog Coco and they have consistently provided an excellent level of care. They send regular updates and pictures and really make sure my dog feels comfortable in their space. I highly recommend them for dog boarding services.

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Morina F.
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Freddie had a great time with Liz! We received photos and updates while we were away. It’s obvious Liz genuinely loves animals and we were so happy Freddie was in her care.

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Leah M.
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Grace was great with our dog! Appreciated receiving pictures and updates on how he was doing. Our dog came home happy, healthy, and tired. Will use again!

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Scott F.
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Emma did a great job watching our dog! She provided updates and pictures and our dog had a great time!

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Greyson W.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Arlington on Rover is $55 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 7,596 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Arlington. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

94% of Arlington sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Arlington landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Arlington 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 Arlington.

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.

You and your Arlington 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 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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