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“Nicole was amazing! She communicated very well, sent texts with updates, she sent pictures and she answered every call and text. I was nervous for my first boarder experience but she made it SO easy and comfortable! Her energy and aura will make you feel at ease! I will definitely be using her again💯”
“Nina was amazing!!! We had flight delays, and last minute she was able to keep Winston another night for us. Super grateful for her, and her clear love for puppies!”
“Cynthia was the perfect choice in a sitter for my dog, Gracie! Her schedule was flexible and the updates with pictures and videos were perfect! She was so sweet as was her pup! I definitely recommend!”
“Lola had a great stay with lots of activity and cuddling. This duo are clearly dog lovers! Appreciated the frequent updates and photos. Easy arrangements and communications for drop off and pick up.”
“I couldn’t be happier with the care Alli and her family provided for my dog, Bella! They treated her like a true member of their family, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Throughout her stay, Alli kept me updated with messages and the cutest pictures. When I went to pick Bella up, she wasn’t even eager to leave a clear sign of how loved and comfortable she felt. Highly recommend!”
“My boy Shep had a great stay with Stella, he made two new best friends and thoroughly enjoyed his vacation. Stella is the absolute best providing updates and pics of Shep through out his visit and BONUS Stella washed Shep’s blankie, bed, and gave my guy a nice wipe down. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ it he’s made a great 2nd home with Stella!!!”
“Briana is a terrific pupsitter! Great communicator who clearly loves animals and went above and beyond, sending us lots of updates so we knew Ziggy was doing well. He had so much fun during his stay and can’t wait to go back!”
“Gabriela and her husband are very loving and caring sitters. I was able to leave our fur baby with them for a week while we were out of the country, and her frequent updates (with lots of pictures!) made us feel so at ease and know that our little guy was being taken care of and getting extra love and cuddles. Gabriela is always very responsive and flexible with drop off and pick up times. We will definitely be using her again and highly, highly recommend her!”
“Abigail did a great job caring for my dog over the 4th of July weekend. I was able to relax knowing my dog was in good hands. As a bonus my pup had a great time playing with sweet Stella. Abigail was easy to coordinate with, gave regular updates and also was very knowledgeable about dog play styles/dog behavior. Highly recommend!”
“Sky was fantastic and incredibly communicative, sending regular pictures and videos of Larry. I can tell he had a fantastic weekend with her and her two pups. We will most definitely be back in the future!”
“Our normal rover had to cancel last minute for a family emergency and Morgan was able to meet me and Kody and watch him on short notice!! Morgan did an amazing job watching our dog Kody. He can be nervous around new people and new environments. Morgan (and Winnie) were so patient with him!! Morgan sent me so many updates which was much appreciated. We will definitely ask Morgan to watch Kody again!”
“Chyna took great care of Bailey while I was away. I really appreciated the pictures and videos. I highly recommend Chyna and will definitely use her services again!”
“Serah was great with our dog. She sent daily pictures as promised and met with us prior to his stay to ensure he was comfortable. She is definitely great with pets! Thank you again!”
“Janelle was amazing with my pup, Cleo! She made me feel very comfortable leaving Cleo with her for a long weekend and sent me tons of updates throughout the day. I 100% recommend using Janelle's services and Cleo and I will definitely be back!”
“Lia was responsive and sent detailed updates throughout each day. Lia was also very flexible with some last minute changes I needed to make to the booking. Foxy had a great time staying with her!”
“My senior pup's stay with Fabian was amazing! His setup is a paradise for dogs, and I really appreciated the frequent photos and overall great communication. I'd love to board my dog with him again the next time we go out of town.”
“Mary it's amazing! She kept me updated with pictures and videos. I can tell my puppy had a blast with her because she was so sad after I picked her up.”
“Loic took excellent care of Enzo. We were delayed during travel and Loic was very flexible and let us know Enzo was in good hands. He kept in frequent contact with us and Enzo enjoyed his stay. I highly recommend Loic and would use his services again.”
“Great experience!!! This was my first time leaving Arya for an out of town trip and Hyun and Dae made the experience very stress free. Communication was great. They sent updates with pictures/videos everyday to let me know how she was doing and she always looked so happy. I will definitely be using them again the next time I go out of town!”
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Nicole R.Star Sitter
“Nicole was amazing! She communicated very well, sent texts with updates, she sent pictures and she answered every call and text. I was nervous for my first boarder experience but she made it SO easy and comfortable! Her energy and aura will make you feel at ease! I will definitely be using her again💯”
Nina C.
Star Sitter
“Nina was amazing!!! We had flight delays, and last minute she was able to keep Winston another night for us. Super grateful for her, and her clear love for puppies!”
Cynthia H.Star Sitter
“Cynthia was the perfect choice in a sitter for my dog, Gracie! Her schedule was flexible and the updates with pictures and videos were perfect! She was so sweet as was her pup! I definitely recommend!”
Zuleirys S.Star Sitter
“Lola had a great stay with lots of activity and cuddling. This duo are clearly dog lovers! Appreciated the frequent updates and photos. Easy arrangements and communications for drop off and pick up.”
Alli M.Star Sitter
“I couldn’t be happier with the care Alli and her family provided for my dog, Bella! They treated her like a true member of their family, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Throughout her stay, Alli kept me updated with messages and the cutest pictures. When I went to pick Bella up, she wasn’t even eager to leave a clear sign of how loved and comfortable she felt. Highly recommend!”
Stella O.
“My boy Shep had a great stay with Stella, he made two new best friends and thoroughly enjoyed his vacation. Stella is the absolute best providing updates and pics of Shep through out his visit and BONUS Stella washed Shep’s blankie, bed, and gave my guy a nice wipe down. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ it he’s made a great 2nd home with Stella!!!”
Briana W.Star Sitter
“Briana is a terrific pupsitter! Great communicator who clearly loves animals and went above and beyond, sending us lots of updates so we knew Ziggy was doing well. He had so much fun during his stay and can’t wait to go back!”
Gabriela P.Star Sitter
“Gabriela and her husband are very loving and caring sitters. I was able to leave our fur baby with them for a week while we were out of the country, and her frequent updates (with lots of pictures!) made us feel so at ease and know that our little guy was being taken care of and getting extra love and cuddles. Gabriela is always very responsive and flexible with drop off and pick up times. We will definitely be using her again and highly, highly recommend her!”
Abigail S.Star Sitter
“Abigail did a great job caring for my dog over the 4th of July weekend. I was able to relax knowing my dog was in good hands. As a bonus my pup had a great time playing with sweet Stella. Abigail was easy to coordinate with, gave regular updates and also was very knowledgeable about dog play styles/dog behavior. Highly recommend!”
Sky G.Star Sitter
“Sky was fantastic and incredibly communicative, sending regular pictures and videos of Larry. I can tell he had a fantastic weekend with her and her two pups. We will most definitely be back in the future!”
Morgan G.Star Sitter
“Our normal rover had to cancel last minute for a family emergency and Morgan was able to meet me and Kody and watch him on short notice!! Morgan did an amazing job watching our dog Kody. He can be nervous around new people and new environments. Morgan (and Winnie) were so patient with him!! Morgan sent me so many updates which was much appreciated. We will definitely ask Morgan to watch Kody again!”
Chyna L.Star Sitter
“Chyna took great care of Bailey while I was away. I really appreciated the pictures and videos. I highly recommend Chyna and will definitely use her services again!”
Serah K.
“Serah was great with our dog. She sent daily pictures as promised and met with us prior to his stay to ensure he was comfortable. She is definitely great with pets! Thank you again!”
Jannelle T.Star Sitter
“Janelle was amazing with my pup, Cleo! She made me feel very comfortable leaving Cleo with her for a long weekend and sent me tons of updates throughout the day. I 100% recommend using Janelle's services and Cleo and I will definitely be back!”
Lia H.Star Sitter
“Lia was responsive and sent detailed updates throughout each day. Lia was also very flexible with some last minute changes I needed to make to the booking. Foxy had a great time staying with her!”
Fabian W.Star Sitter
“My senior pup's stay with Fabian was amazing! His setup is a paradise for dogs, and I really appreciated the frequent photos and overall great communication. I'd love to board my dog with him again the next time we go out of town.”
Mary Hastings P.Star Sitter
“Mary it's amazing! She kept me updated with pictures and videos. I can tell my puppy had a blast with her because she was so sad after I picked her up.”
Loic M.Star Sitter
“Loic took excellent care of Enzo. We were delayed during travel and Loic was very flexible and let us know Enzo was in good hands. He kept in frequent contact with us and Enzo enjoyed his stay. I highly recommend Loic and would use his services again.”
Alona T.Star Sitter
“Alona is always communicative and she handled the change to his diet (and all that comes with cleaning up fresh food) wonderfully. She’s awesome.”
Hyun Kyung & Dae Won C.Star Sitter
“Great experience!!! This was my first time leaving Arya for an out of town trip and Hyun and Dae made the experience very stress free. Communication was great. They sent updates with pictures/videos everyday to let me know how she was doing and she always looked so happy. I will definitely be using them again the next time I go out of town!”
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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 Capitol Hill.
Rover makes it easy to find Capitol Hill 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.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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