Doggy Day Care in Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA
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Top rated Columbia Heights West doggy day care sitters
Prices are estimates per day. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“They are absolutely amazing. Piper had such a great time with them in Maverick.I would recommend them to anyone and will be one of my first choices for any future booking needs!!”
About: Since I was a kid I have been surrounded by animals: cats, dogs, parrots, turtles, hamsters… I have lots of experience with many animals and find joy in caring for them. I moved to DC recently and I truly miss having pets. I’m hoping Rover will help me to spend some time with little cuties. Moreover, I work remotely and I love to be outside, my schedule is flexible. I am available weekday mornings, evenings, short periods during the day and weekends. I love to spend time playing with and getting to know new pets. I am reliable and will feed, walk, clean up and look after your family members. I have cared for cats, dogs, hamsters, fish, turtles, and birds so my experience is extensive. I am able to adjust to your needs whether they involve endless zoomies or midday naps.
“Luciana was amazing with our puppy! Communication was excellent, she sent videos and updates during the stay. My dog loved her and was happy to meet her. I will definitely book again.”
“Leila came to my rescue w/ my last minute request for doggy daycare today. She responded quickly and made my Zoe feel so welcome at drop off. Zoe did not want to leave when I picked her up, which is a first. Leila is a dog whisperer! Thank you for your kindness and the adorable photos. Immediately had peace of mind knowing Zoe was in great care w/ a loving sitter. My girl Zoe can be a bit high maintenance but Leila never made me feel like an inconvenience. I highly recommend Leila to care for your fur baby.”
“Hk took really good care of my then 10 month golden doodle. Hk stayed in touch with me throughout the day, and at the end of the visit provided good and honest feedback about my dog's stay.”
“Hayley and Christopher were so accommodating fitting in my puppy Kylo last minute and provided him with the time of his life! He got to feel like a big strong pup playing with their adorable golden retriever! I certainly will be booking again!”
“Fiona was great and I’m glad she was able to take Jäger when my request was made a little last minute. Jäger is high energy and was exhausted when we got back home which is amazing. He’s usually a little high energy in his first day somewhere new and i feel he was in great hands! I’ll definitely use Fiona again!”
“Highly recommend! Simone was nice, empathetic, and patient! She sent regular updates on our dog with photos and videos. She let our dog sit on her lap while she was working. As a dog parent herself, she clearly knows how to take amazing care of pups!”
About: Hi, I am a stay-at-home dog mom for the summer! My boyfriend and I have a lifelong love for dogs of all sizes and breeds. We both grew up caring for pets and I’ve also volunteered at an animal shelter, where I helped with everything from giving love and attention to assisting with hygiene needs. Now, we’re excited to open our home to care for your furry family members. We live in a clean, cozy apartment in Ballston near Quincy and Oakland Parks—perfect for long strolls and playtime in nature. Whether it’s fetch, walks, or cuddles on the couch, we make sure your dog feels at home and gets plenty of love and attention. We have a flexible schedule to give your pup the care and companionship they need throughout the day. We’re committed to keeping up with your dog’s regular routines and providing a safe, calm, and happy environment. Whether you’re looking for boarding, walking, or just a loving place for your dog to spend the day, we can’t wait to meet your pet and give them the care they deserve! I am currently available throughout the week and some weekends. I will be available mostly during the week and the weekends for walks, home visits, and boarding. I have a safe, cozy, dog-friendly apartment along with a playful and friendly pup who loves other dogs. I will provide a loving and playful experience with your companion, treating them like my own.
“Scruffy loved his three days of doggy daycare with Miryam! She took him for lots of walks and he came home very happy. She was a great communicator and we look forward to seeing her and her husband again!”
About: I've taken care of several dogs of various personalities and ages, and I'm a former pet owner (of a cat) myself. I enjoy taking care of animals and making owners reassured that their pets are A-OK. I have taken a buyout offer (deferred resignation) from my federal agency, so I am not currently working and have a very flexible schedule that allows for pet-sitting. I live in a dog-friendly condominium community. My condo unit is up a single flight of stairs from the building entrance making it easy to hop out for walks around my community. There is a very popular dog park along a stream (Four Mile Run) within about a 10-minute walk. There is also a woodsy park with a walking/biking trail across the street. Within my condo unit, I have space for a crate if needed. My condo unit also has a balcony overlooking a tranquil courtyard area with birds and squirrels to look at.
“Iuliia was an awesome sitter for our 8-month old goldendoodle, Lili! Not only did I feel like Lili was in great, caring hands with Iuliia, but Iuliia was great at communicating prior to our booking and scheduled meetup time. It was the first time Lili went with someone she didn't know, and I was a little worried how she would do separating, but she felt immediately comfortable with Iuliia and all was smooth start to finish. Iuliia provided photos of the day's events and followed the given care instructions to the T. Overall, working with Iuliia was a seamless experience from first contacting her here on Rover to her handing over Lili back to us. I would definitely work with her again and would recommend her to others.”
About: I'm a single woman living in the Arlington area, eager to meet, play with, and care for your beloved pet. I have years of experience of caring for pets--both mine and others'. Most of my experience is pet-sitting in their home, but I am excited to branch out to walks, play dates, and caring for your pet in my own home. I have owned and cared for pups ranging from the small (shih tzu) and highly active (terrier mix) to larger breeds, like German shepherds and labradors. I recently lost both of my senior pets after many happy years, so I am eager to spend time with your babies and give them lots of love. I recently returned to the US after a couple of years abroad and am consulting from home. This means I have a ton of flexibility and can spend as much time as needed walking and playing with your pets. I would love to give high quality, attentive care to your precious pets, in your home or mine! I recently moved back to the United States and am currently consulting from home. That means I have a very flexible schedule and am available to provide care for your animals on their schedule. I can take them on walks during the day and am available to stay at your house while you're on vacation if you prefer for your pets to be cared for in their own home. I live in a condo but have a lovely garden area for walks and am in a residential area. I am happy to care for your pets in my house or in yours, wherever they will be the most comfortable.
About: I am 29 years old and am currently on Paid Leave/Not Working full time, so I’m back on Rover for the time being! I was born and raised around pets of all kinds in my household. From Great Danes to German shepherds to miniature poodles, I’ve cared for many furry friends (even birds, snakes, and goats!). Growing up, I always had three dogs at once as well as cats. I learned to handle and care for them at a young age and enjoy continuing this experience today. I have been professionally pet sitting for 3 years now. I have a lot of energy, so I am able to go on long walks or runs for any dog to get the daily exercise they need! Cats can be a little more independent, but it’s still important to establish a friendly presence around them so they don’t feel alone. I look forward to meeting and caring for any pet in need! A few times a week, I provide walks and meals for dogs of my friends’ who are required to work in an office and cannot make time to tend to these daily needs. I have a flexible schedule and work remotely, so I have ample time to look after animals. When pet sitting, I make sure to give attention to pets essentially at all times. I have experience staying on a schedule and feeding animals at appropriate times. I also enjoy making runs to pet stores to get treats and toys to surprise the dogs. Depending on the age and size, I walk the dog 2-5 times per day and have some play time as well.
About: I am a lover of all pets, young and old, big and small. I love spending time with animals and would be happy to look after your dog when needed. I have taken care of dogs of different sizes and breeds since 2015. I am a teacher and I am available Monday-Friday after 4pm and anytime during the weekends to take care of your dogs and to give them the attention they need when you are away! Since I will be responsible for checking on your pets, I will make sure that their necessities are being met. I promise your dog will receive the love and attention it deserves.
About: I’ve been watching animals for about 11 years I’m A teacher assistant in a Montessori classroom and one of my jobs is to take care of the comfort pets we have in our classroom such as feeding cleaning the tanks etc. I have experience With cats dogs fish frogs bunnies guinea pigs and hamsters. There has been times that I’ve taken the animals home with me over the long weekend or holidays if needed. I have a lot of experience with dogs because I grew up with dogs my entire life I had a German Shepard chow and Rottweiler growing up. some of my chores consisted of feeding and cleaning them throughout the years. As I got older my parents let me wash them because they were very big dogs. I also Have experience with cats my aunt has cats so I was around them As well I teach for APS so during the weekdays after work and weekends I’m available holidays anytime I’m free from work I can watch the animals When i pet sitting in the persons home I will do whatever they ask me to do and additional cleaning after animals changing litter whatever the animals needs and wants I will provide
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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.
Jodee & AJ H.
Star Sitter
“They are absolutely amazing. Piper had such a great time with them in Maverick.I would recommend them to anyone and will be one of my first choices for any future booking needs!!”
Estela G.
“Estela is a compassionate and reliable pet caregiver. I've known her for many years and she has been surrounded by many types of animals her whole life, they always seem to light up when she's around. Her ability to adapt to different pets and needs is something she has been practicing all her life and I'm confident she will absolutely adore all of the animals she will be working with. My families dogs are always happy to see her and sad to see her go.”
Luciana V.
“Luciana was amazing with our puppy! Communication was excellent, she sent videos and updates during the stay. My dog loved her and was happy to meet her. I will definitely book again.”
Leila A.
“Leila came to my rescue w/ my last minute request for doggy daycare today. She responded quickly and made my Zoe feel so welcome at drop off. Zoe did not want to leave when I picked her up, which is a first. Leila is a dog whisperer! Thank you for your kindness and the adorable photos. Immediately had peace of mind knowing Zoe was in great care w/ a loving sitter. My girl Zoe can be a bit high maintenance but Leila never made me feel like an inconvenience. I highly recommend Leila to care for your fur baby.”
Hk C.
“Hk took really good care of my then 10 month golden doodle. Hk stayed in touch with me throughout the day, and at the end of the visit provided good and honest feedback about my dog's stay.”
Haley & Christopher D.
“Hayley and Christopher were so accommodating fitting in my puppy Kylo last minute and provided him with the time of his life! He got to feel like a big strong pup playing with their adorable golden retriever! I certainly will be booking again!”
Jesslyn C.
“Jesslyn was very accommodating, took great care of our dog, and sent pictures with updates while she was there. We recommend using Jesslyn!”
Fiona H.
“Fiona was great and I’m glad she was able to take Jäger when my request was made a little last minute. Jäger is high energy and was exhausted when we got back home which is amazing. He’s usually a little high energy in his first day somewhere new and i feel he was in great hands! I’ll definitely use Fiona again!”
Nyla & Corey M.Star Sitter
“Thank you for taking good care of our pup!”
Simone D.Star Sitter
“Highly recommend! Simone was nice, empathetic, and patient! She sent regular updates on our dog with photos and videos. She let our dog sit on her lap while she was working. As a dog parent herself, she clearly knows how to take amazing care of pups!”
Sarah R.
“Zeeba enjoyed her time with Sarah. Zeeba took some initial minutes to get use to Sarah’s dog, but once I left, Zeeba was in great hands. I would book her again.”
Sierra F.
“Sierra is a great sitter. She has a small dog herself and I can tell she is comfortable caring for any type of pup. She goes out of her way to ensure my dog and I are comfortable staying under her care like sending lots of pictures and updates during the stay! 10/10”
Miryam V.Star Sitter
“Scruffy loved his three days of doggy daycare with Miryam! She took him for lots of walks and he came home very happy. She was a great communicator and we look forward to seeing her and her husband again!”
Maddison A.
“Maddison (and Lincoln) are a wonderful team and Leia had the BEST TIME EVER! She’s still exhausted from playing all day with her new friends!”
Gregory L.
“Greg is terrific with my cats! He's been pet sitting for me for over 7 years and my cats love him. He always sends me pictures of them while I'm away and lets me know how they're doing; if they're eating their food; and plays with them to keep their spirits up! Greg is a natural with my cats -- he is very sweet with my timid cat in particular and is able to get him to eat which sometimes he won't when I'm away. He checks on my cats frequently in between scheduled visits and is very reliable. I highly recommend anyone with a pet that is timid or social to hire Greg to be your next pet sitter. He's amazing with animals and that lets me enjoy my vacations with peace of mind!”
Iuliia A.Star Sitter
“Iuliia was an awesome sitter for our 8-month old goldendoodle, Lili! Not only did I feel like Lili was in great, caring hands with Iuliia, but Iuliia was great at communicating prior to our booking and scheduled meetup time. It was the first time Lili went with someone she didn't know, and I was a little worried how she would do separating, but she felt immediately comfortable with Iuliia and all was smooth start to finish. Iuliia provided photos of the day's events and followed the given care instructions to the T. Overall, working with Iuliia was a seamless experience from first contacting her here on Rover to her handing over Lili back to us. I would definitely work with her again and would recommend her to others.”
Patricia R.
“I cannot speak highly enough about Tricia and the exceptional care they provided for our many pets- indoor and outdoor. Over the past year, Tricia has consistently gone above and beyond in looking after our indoor dog and cat, our community cats and two indoor/outdoor cats, ensuring they were not only well-fed and exercised, but also genuinely loved and emotionally supported while we were away. Their responsibilities included feeding and changing litter, daily walks, administering medications, grooming, and maintaining detailed updates on our pets' health and behavior. Tricia has a remarkable attention to detail, reliability, and deep understanding of animal behavior. They demonstrated strong communication skills by keeping us informed through messages and photos, which gave us peace of mind. Most importantly, our pets absolutely adore Tricia—their calm demeanor and intuitive care created a trusting bond that was evident from the start- even our finnicky indoor cat who likes no one. Tricia is a true professional and a compassionate animal lover. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a responsible, skilled, and caring pet caregiver.”
Sage H.
“Sage is my son, and his experience with multiple dogs - and cats, and fish, snakes, and birds - has been prevalent and positive his whole life. Sage is gentle, engaging, and natural in the company all animals, and especially dogs. As a young professional, Sage has sound command of his world, and would unquestionably be a kind, loving, and very responsible caregiver to any dog entrusted to his care. I know he will enjoy it immensely, and so will your dog.”
Justyna R.
“Justyna was our live in nanny for several years, and during that time she became a primary caregiver to our dog, Sky. Sky absolutely adored Justyna who would take her on long walks to all her favorite spots and also play and comfort her at home during "down time". Justyna has since moved out, though she still comes over to play with Sky and take her for walks. Sky is always soooo excited to see Justyna, who has a natural affinity for animals in general. She has a kind and caring heart and thinks of our animals as part of the family. Justyna as a person is also very responsible and respectful of others. I can't recommend her enough for this job!!”
Isis P.
About: I’ve been watching animals for about 11 years I’m A teacher assistant in a Montessori classroom and one of my jobs is to take care of the comfort pets we have in our classroom such as feeding cleaning the tanks etc. I have experience With cats dogs fish frogs bunnies guinea pigs and hamsters. There has been times that I’ve taken the animals home with me over the long weekend or holidays if needed. I have a lot of experience with dogs because I grew up with dogs my entire life I had a German Shepard chow and Rottweiler growing up. some of my chores consisted of feeding and cleaning them throughout the years. As I got older my parents let me wash them because they were very big dogs. I also Have experience with cats my aunt has cats so I was around them As well I teach for APS so during the weekdays after work and weekends I’m available holidays anytime I’m free from work I can watch the animals When i pet sitting in the persons home I will do whatever they ask me to do and additional cleaning after animals changing litter whatever the animals needs and wants I will provide
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Columbia Heights West on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
Typically, sitters offering doggy day care 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 Columbia Heights West.
Columbia Heights West doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Columbia Heights West sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
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