Dog Boarding in Barcroft, Arlington, VA
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“We thought our energetic Border Collie mix might spend her vacation with Christine feeling sad and anxious, but Wiggly loved Christine's comfortable home and she especially loved socializing with the other canine guests. She played so hard with her new friends that Christine had to call occasional time outs! We will definitely book with Christine again.”

“Ollie has the best time with Donna and always comes back so happily tired! And we love all the adorable updates she sends. Ollie is excited to head back to Donna’s next week for more fun!!”

“I’m so thankful to have found a perfect place for my dog to stay for an extended period of time. Jax is a unique pup with his own tendencies and quirks. He is a bit high energy and grumpy but he was well accommodated and loved during has stay despite his quirks. He got very comfortable and it was much better then boarding him a facility!! I look forward to boarding Jax again!”

“Isabelle was very responsive during my older yorkie’s weekend stay and sweet to my shy pup. Her flexibility made coordinating pick up and drop off quick and convenient. I’ll definitely use Isabelle any time our girl needs taking care of when we’re out of town!”

“Lizbeth and her son JJ took such good care of my babies. Love all the pictures that she sent and how excited JJ was bonding with them both. They came how excited and happy. Will definitely rebook!”

“Lauren and Bentley are always fantastic! We receive regular updates with photos/videos ensuring we know Jane is having as good of a vacation as we are. Jane can’t wait to see them again.”

“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!”


“You'd be hard pressed to find a more attentive and loving Rover sitter than Heather! This is the second time I boarded my dog with her and she was just as much of a delight as the first time. With Heather, you can expect daily photo updates of your dog, quick responses to text messages, and a relaxing environment for your pet. I've already booked my dog's next stay with her!”

“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❤️”

“Alyce took great care of our Henry and he really enjoyed himself while we were out of town. She was patient and kind with him, allowing him to break out of his shell at his own pace. We would definitely recommend Alyce and her sweet family & felt at peace and confident in her care. I know he also really enjoyed his time in her backyard.”

“Kelly was so great with my senior dog and sent me plenty of updates and pictures to put me at ease while having to be away from him! Highly recommend!”

“Laurie and Rich were so kind and caring for our little Frodo. From their photos, he was clearly comfortable in their home and yard. They kept us updated with his adjustment as it was his first time with them. When they expressed concern when he did not eat his dinner, we assured them that he does skip meals. We were lucky to find them available for our mini vacation. Thank you, Laurie and Richard”

“Elena was awesome!! Nala loved her and I came back to the happiest puppy! I asked her to be very communicative as I struggle to be away from my sweet girl and she did exactly that. Would recommend 10/10”


“Allie and Monty have built an extraordinarily beautiful bond with Aria, offering her a loving holiday family and an at once relaxing & refreshing vacation while we have to visit Colombia for 12 days. Allie is attentive and timely, responsive and responsible. We can always count on waking up and going to sleep with a cute video and multiple snapshots of Aria fast asleep or busy being mischievous. Both doodles, Aria and Monty found themselves synergically synchronized, a companionship in which we found further solace and soundness of mind, adding to Allie’s model guardianship. We cannot recommend Allie and Monty enough!”

“Our dog had a great stay with Tyler and his family. We couldn't be more pleased. We will definitely ask Tyler to take our dog any time we need to be away. Thank you Tyler.”

“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!”

“Nicole was a wonderful sitter for my Dingles - so much so that I wish I could give her more stars. This was the first time Dingles stayed with Nicole and I was a little apprehensive. But I soon started getting behavioral updates and great pictures. My dog looked happy with her new pack at Nicole’s’. I will certainly use Nicole in the future without any worries.”

“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!”

“Francise was wonderful with our girl, Winnie! She took wonderful care and provided great updates and photos. Winnie can be a little difficult on walks sometimes because she is a bit dog reactive and Francise did a great job managing her! We can’t say enough nice things and we highly recommend Francise and look forward to having Winnie stay with Francise again!”

“Nina did a great job watching my dog Lenny! She went out of her way to drop my dog off so he wouldn’t have to walk in the rain. Her dog Ricky is a sweetheart!”

Barcroft dog parents share their Rover experiences
Grecia was wonderful! I'm very anxious about leaving my special needs dog with strangers, and due to my regular sitter being unavailable and a time mix up on my part, I ultimately had to leave my boy with Grecia for a week without ever having met her. She was receptive to my excessively detailed instructions, sent regular updates and pictures, and overall took amazing care of him. I'm so relieved to have found her!

Megan did a wonderful job with my dog Loki. She communicated very well and gave plenty of updates (and great pictures!) while boarding. I really appreciated the help and flexibility as I booked close to the drop off date. Loki seemed very comfortable and had plenty of walks with Megan. She was also diligent in administering my dog’s medication daily. I would be happy to book with her again!

Jc is an awesome sitter! He sends pictures and communicates very well. I have used him a couple of times and every time has been great! During my pup’s last stay, I had an issue with my flight back home and Jc was extremely accommodating and even bought my pup the food he needed for the extra day.

Brittany was amazing! She was super fast to respond and kept me updated the entire time with pictures and videos, which I really appreciated. It was clear my pet was well cared for and happy. I felt totally at ease knowing everything was in great hands. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and attentive sitter.

Chang was amazing with Coco!! I had no worries while I was away for the weekend. She made sure to send me lots of photos and updates and I really appreciated that she kept me in the loop. Chang was great with my senior dog and I would happily book another stay with her :)

Jane was just phenomenal. Being on a cruise for a week with iffy internet connection was certainly a little unsettling as a pet parent, but Jane constantly sent updates and pictures that put my mind immediately at ease. Gizmo LOVED staying here, would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a safe place for their pup to stay while they're away!

Frederick was an excellent sitter for my Scotty, probably the best I could recommend. He was very caring and kind to my dog and fit his style and energy levels to Scotty’s needs! He is also great at managing anxiety in animals as I know my dog tends to have those issues. I’d highly recommend him to anyone needing a sitter!

Lidia and Luis were AMAZING! Both with our beloved fur-baby as well as with us. They were both very communicative and provided us with updates and pictures. We honestly have never had a boarding experiance with any other sitters where our little guy didnt come home either thinner, because he wasn't eating, or depressed, because he was missing us. Our fuzz ball came home from Lidia and Luis as if HE was the one that went on a cruise and ate from the buffet and played and enjoyed his time with Lidia and Luis everyday. We will definitely be calling on them again in the future for our pet sitting needs. Thank you so much Lidia and Luis for taking such good care of Charlie! <3

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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 Barcroft.
Rover makes it easy to find Barcroft 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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We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.










