Dog Boarding in Carmel, VA
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Top rated Carmel dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Kalley was amazing!! I needed a new sitter as my previous sitter stopped doing in-home boarding, and Kalley was phenomenal. She was very attentive and kept me updated daily on how Marley was doing via text and pictures. I knew he was extremely comfortable in her home which really put me at ease. Thank you Kalley to you and your family for taking such good care of Marley!”
“Kendyl and her family were great! She's the first person I've left my 3mo puppy with and I was very nervous. But she kept me updated, gave him ALL the attention and loved him like her own. I highly recommend and will be bringing him back!”
“Yzabella is one of the best dog sitters we have ever hired. She is very dedicated to the pets and shows them love. We can tell because our dog return back home after nearly 2 weeks very happy. While we were away, Yzabella has been staying in frequent communication with us, sending pictures and we can really tell that she show pets a lot of attention. She is very caring and we will definitely be back to her and hire her for dog sitting again when we need to go on another trip where we can not take our dog with us. Great job, really thankful for everything she did. 5/5 definitely! Thank you really so much from bottom of our hearts, Yzabella! See you again soon!”
“Walter and his family continue to take amazing care of our puppy. When leaving today, she whimpered - that’s a sign of a happy girl! We are so happy to have found this loving family. Thank you again for all that you do to make Harper feel right at home. We look forward to working with you again soon!”
“All you need to know is that Angel’s ears perk up when we tell her she is going to stay with Scott and Sarah. They take very good care of her and ease the guilt of me being away because, to Angel, it’s a treat.”
“Katelyn was amazing. Very attentive. Reached out to us everyday with pictures and videos. Great communication throughout the whole visit. Our dogs loved her. Very easy to work with. We did an initial visit then she agreed to watch on the spot. April, her dog, is amazing as well. We will definitely go with her again!”
“Great dog sitter! They were incredibly kind and instantly put our minds at ease. Regular updates and photos kept us connected to our furry friends throughout our trip. Our dogs returned happy and well-cared for.”
“Shaghayegh is so kind and an amazing dogsitter. She and her husband take such good care of Lilli that I NEVER worry at all. She sends cute pictures of Lilli having fun and is an excellent communicator. We have used Shaghayegh many times now, and will definitely continue!”
“Ruth and her family are amazing and they took care of Pepper, our flat coat retriever, like their own. They are all animal lovers and we knew this the moment we walked in. We were worried about leaving Pepper for over 10 days as this is our first long trip after she joined our family. All that disappeared after started getting updates and pictures on a daily basis. It almost felt like Pepper was the one on vacation! Thank you Ruth!!!”
“Whitney is amazing! She was so sweet to our high energy dog, took her on lots of walks, spent lots of time outside with her, and even ran with her! We would use her again without hesitation!! Seeing fun pics of our puppy everyday while we were away was so reassuring that she was in great hands!! Thanks Whitney!!”
“Odie stayed with Lily for the first time last week. She was kind and patient with our special needs very anxious dog. She treated Odie like he was one of her own. We would definitely not hesitate to bring Odie back to Lily for excellent care in the future.”
“Rebekah was awesome, she sent a lot of updates which put me at ease knowing our baby was safe. She took her for walks and brushed her hair. I know she enjoyed the huge fenced in yard and met new furry friends which we hope to see again! Thank you for giving excellent safe care to our baby!”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Joshua & Kristen B.Star Sitter
“Another fun time for the Archdog at his home away in Stephens City. Very accommodating and timely with updates photos, and a video! Thanks so much.”
Kalley B.Star Sitter
“Kalley was amazing!! I needed a new sitter as my previous sitter stopped doing in-home boarding, and Kalley was phenomenal. She was very attentive and kept me updated daily on how Marley was doing via text and pictures. I knew he was extremely comfortable in her home which really put me at ease. Thank you Kalley to you and your family for taking such good care of Marley!”
Mallary P.
“The best dog walker we have ever had! She was so sweet and super flexible! We received a ton of pictures of our sweet babies while gone and they looked so happy to be there!”
Kendyl H.
Star Sitter
“Kendyl and her family were great! She's the first person I've left my 3mo puppy with and I was very nervous. But she kept me updated, gave him ALL the attention and loved him like her own. I highly recommend and will be bringing him back!”
Yzabella V.
“Yzabella is one of the best dog sitters we have ever hired. She is very dedicated to the pets and shows them love. We can tell because our dog return back home after nearly 2 weeks very happy. While we were away, Yzabella has been staying in frequent communication with us, sending pictures and we can really tell that she show pets a lot of attention. She is very caring and we will definitely be back to her and hire her for dog sitting again when we need to go on another trip where we can not take our dog with us. Great job, really thankful for everything she did. 5/5 definitely! Thank you really so much from bottom of our hearts, Yzabella! See you again soon!”
Walter G.Star Sitter
“Walter and his family continue to take amazing care of our puppy. When leaving today, she whimpered - that’s a sign of a happy girl! We are so happy to have found this loving family. Thank you again for all that you do to make Harper feel right at home. We look forward to working with you again soon!”
Siska A.Star Sitter
“ROXIE always has a great time with Siska & hubby. This time there was two dogs for her to play with & she had twice the fun.She really enjoyed her time there.”
Scott & Sarah O.Star Sitter
“All you need to know is that Angel’s ears perk up when we tell her she is going to stay with Scott and Sarah. They take very good care of her and ease the guilt of me being away because, to Angel, it’s a treat.”
Katelyn G.
“Katelyn was amazing. Very attentive. Reached out to us everyday with pictures and videos. Great communication throughout the whole visit. Our dogs loved her. Very easy to work with. We did an initial visit then she agreed to watch on the spot. April, her dog, is amazing as well. We will definitely go with her again!”
Anatoliy A.Star Sitter
“Great dog sitter! They were incredibly kind and instantly put our minds at ease. Regular updates and photos kept us connected to our furry friends throughout our trip. Our dogs returned happy and well-cared for.”
Shaghayegh H.Star Sitter
“Shaghayegh is so kind and an amazing dogsitter. She and her husband take such good care of Lilli that I NEVER worry at all. She sends cute pictures of Lilli having fun and is an excellent communicator. We have used Shaghayegh many times now, and will definitely continue!”
Ruth M.
“Ruth and her family are amazing and they took care of Pepper, our flat coat retriever, like their own. They are all animal lovers and we knew this the moment we walked in. We were worried about leaving Pepper for over 10 days as this is our first long trip after she joined our family. All that disappeared after started getting updates and pictures on a daily basis. It almost felt like Pepper was the one on vacation! Thank you Ruth!!!”
Pamela V.Star Sitter
“Pamela is awesome!. She took care of my dog Jackie willingly. She was kind and definitely a natural caregiver. Thank you so much.- lovelyn of DC ❤️??”
Whitney G.
“Whitney is amazing! She was so sweet to our high energy dog, took her on lots of walks, spent lots of time outside with her, and even ran with her! We would use her again without hesitation!! Seeing fun pics of our puppy everyday while we were away was so reassuring that she was in great hands!! Thanks Whitney!!”
Haejin & Herscel L.
“Haejin was amazing!! I loved how she always sent me pictures and videos and kept me updated! I felt such relief knowing that they were in very good hands.”
Lily J.
“Odie stayed with Lily for the first time last week. She was kind and patient with our special needs very anxious dog. She treated Odie like he was one of her own. We would definitely not hesitate to bring Odie back to Lily for excellent care in the future.”
Rebekah B.
“Rebekah was awesome, she sent a lot of updates which put me at ease knowing our baby was safe. She took her for walks and brushed her hair. I know she enjoyed the huge fenced in yard and met new furry friends which we hope to see again! Thank you for giving excellent safe care to our baby!”
Lauren T.
“Lauren was great! She sent pictures of Maisy and kept in contact with me while she had her. Maisy was well taken care of and loved while there. Thank you Lauren!”
Carol D.
“Took awesome care of my dog. Would absolutely use again”
Christine L.
“Oakley came back happy and tired. Communication was great, and he even enjoyed the fact that he got to run and play with other dogs. I will be using Christine again.”
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As of Aug 2025, 65 sitters provided dog boarding in Carmel. 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, 90% of Carmel dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Carmel.
Rover makes it easy to find Carmel 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 65 dog boarding sitters in Carmel on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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.
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.
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