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Sophia C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 518 reviews
190 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Yoshi always had great stay with Sophia. It's always a plus when we can go away without worries. Plus little gesture by sending us picture/pictures on daily basis is quite comforting.”

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Melissa S.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

“Melissa was absolutely amazing with our Goldendoodle, Jasper. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she genuinely loves dogs, and that showed in every part of Jasper’s stay. She and her family treated Jasper with so much love, care, and attention that he truly felt like part of their family. We received regular updates and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It was obvious that Jasper was happy, comfortable, and having a great time. When we picked him up, he looked so relaxed and happy. it honestly seemed like he wanted to stay there with them. That says everything about the kind of care Melissa provides. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would recommend Melissa to anyone looking for someone who will treat their dog like family. Thank you again for taking such wonderful care of our boy, Jasper.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Wendy C.
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Wendy C.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North potomac, MD, 20878

“Wendy is our go-to every time when Leo needs to be taken care of. She’s responsive and trustworthy. Leo was happy and taken good care of every single time! Thank you Wendy!”

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Shannon H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Shannon did a fantastic job taking care of Charlotte. She took many pictures showing how well she was doing. She even noted she wasn’t eating her food initially but added some chicken broth to get her back on track. Charlotte was clearly shoot and her usual self when we picked her up for a long stay. We highly recommend Shannon because she really cares for your pet. We expect to use Shannon as our go to pet sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tatyana S.
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Tatyana S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
7 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Thanks 🙏 so much!! You are lilos favorite person! You are so kind and you always treat lilo like family. You are my number one babysitter. You are not just a babysitter you are our friend. Until next time 🥰😊😊”

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Leah C.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
7 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Potomac, MD, 20854

“Leah and her high school daughter took excellent care of my pup. My dog felt very comfortable at their home and with their dog. Leah sent me pictures and updates.”

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Rong J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

“Rong was fantastic! She communicated regularly and Ralphie came home happy. I can’t ask for much more than that! Her dog, Lucky, is also a sweetheart and made a good companion for my dog.”

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Poh Huey Y.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20855

“Huey took wonderful care of Ziggy. She is great to work with - good communication, daily videos/photos, and you can tell she really loves caring for the animals. Will be booking her again soon!”

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$69
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 329 reviews
79 repeat clients
32 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

“Our pup was well cared for. We really appreciated the frequent updates during the stay-both photos & video. Wenyan is communicative & super pleasant:) Will board again! Thank you Wenyan!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacy L.
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Stacy L.
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$45
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4.6 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
9 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Stacy was great taking care of Rocky, especially on such short notice and provided consistent updates and pictures!!”

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Nithya R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20886

“Nithya was dedicated, communicative and really sweet to copper. She even gave me some good advice on e-collars when i went to pick him up. In the future i would come back to this host - well done!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tatiana L.
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Tatiana L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

“Super great job. Love all the pics of walks and playtime. Great communication. Our two dogs even came back from their stay brushed, all their toys and blankets and food organized, and ready to go. Would definitely book again. They had a blast, and we loved seeing them have fun while we were away. Thank you!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Carolina M.
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Carolina M.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Carolina was fantastic with communicating updates and taking great care of Henry! He had a blast running around and playing with her dogs. Will definitely have him stay with her again in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea & Michael K.
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Andrea & Michael K.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Potomac, MD, 20854

“Andrea and Michael were wonderful hosts for our two dogs! Our lab is a bit introverted but they made her feel right at home and both dogs were very happy in the photos they sent and when we came for pickup. We had a last minute adjustment on our drop off time and they were wonderfully accommodating. I’m so grateful that they took such good care of our sweet girls!”

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Samantha H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 227 reviews
49 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Clarksburg, MD, 20871

“Samantha was great! I went on a 8 day trip and she made sure to give me daily updates about my dog and how he was doing and even gave him a toy he was always playing with. She was very accommodating and understanding when my flight got delayed and Chase had to stay an extra night. Chase loves going over there and will definitely be back soon! Thank you so much 😊”

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Kathleen S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Kathleen did an exceptional job watching Tyson. Communication was great. In every picture he looked at peace and happy. Kathleen exceeded my expectations. Tyson was so perfectly cared for. I will definitely be using her services again. I cannot recommend Kathleen enough.”

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Yuhui L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

“I would not hesitate to recommend Yuhui to anyone. Chester had a wonderful time with her! She is super attentive and takes great care of my dog. This was my first time booking Yuhui, and we are already looking forward to having Chester stay with her again when we are out of town. Highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yi C.
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Yi C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 544 reviews
205 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Potomac, MD, 20854

“As a first time Rover user, I wasn't sure what to expect. Yi went over and above to make our "anxious" Cavapoo feel right at home. Yi alayed my fears with numerous photos and videos each day. She was also very good at keeping the lines of communication open during our pup's stay with her. I will definitely use her services again in the future. Thank you, Yi, for a job well done!”

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Christopher T.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 110 reviews
48 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20851

“Great stay for our dogs! Chris went above and beyond to care for our dogs. He was responsive and flexible. We are looking forward to many more bookings with him. Thank you, Christopher!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Bianca G.
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Bianca G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Logan Circle, North Bethesda, MD, 20852

“Bianca is fabulous. She is kind, loving, competent, caring. She was attentive to my tiny, anxious, elderly dog's needs. Bianca adjusted and adapted what I'd shared with her so that it worked in her home, e.g., my dog wouldn't eat with the same set-up as I use so Bianca tried out different ways until my dog finally ate. I was curious to see how Bianca's cat would be with my dog. At the meet & greet they calmly sized each other up. During the stay Bianca shared a lovely photo of my dog snuggled on her sofa with her cat on the armrest. Nice, mellow companions. I was thoroughly comfortable leaving my dog in Bianca's care and will absolutely do so again when I go out of town and can't bring my dog with me.”

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Tracey and her family were really wonderful with our pug Lily. Tracey is very easygoing, and made us feel very comfortable that Lily was well looked after and given lots of love and attention. This is the first time we have put Lily in a house with children and it was a great decision. Lily loves children and the girls had fun playing with her and cuddling up, which is Lily's favorite thing to do! We look forward to booking with Tracey again in the near future!

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Jeanie R.
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Sophia took such good care of our girl, Dolly. She even came home behaving better than we left her! She has fantastic communication and is very professional. We’ll definitely be using her again!

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Tessa G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our little pack and kitty were well cared for by Todd, who is a natural with dogs and cats. He kept their individual quirks in mind while caring for them and gave them lots of attention. We really appreciated the frequent updates and pictures while we were away. Since it's so hard to leave them, the updates made all the difference for us. We would happily book with Todd again.

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Karen F.
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Dawn was awesome! Super communicative, has a great location for dogs of all sizes, and she does it because she really enjoys dogs. Our lab had the best time and was exhausted in a good way when he got home. It was as much a vacation for him as for us 😊

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Sara F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We left our 6 yr old golden doodle with Jayendri for 4 days. She managed him very well specially his food as he is a picky eater. The best part of leaving my pup with Jayendri was that I got transparent updates about food and walks and even if the walk schedules were modified. This is something I have not seen with other sitters. Gibbs came back happy and I would love to leave him back again when we go on holidays.

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Kanika D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tanya and family were wonderful with Lucy! Also very accommodating with some late changes in our schedule. Very appreciated!!

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Erica R.
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James, Nicolette, and their children took excellent care of our nine month old Portuguese Water Dog puppy. Lizzy was treated as part of their loving family and had plenty of exercise and attention. My wife and I received constant updates and photos. I highly recommend them and would use them again without hesitation in the future.

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Wayne B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you!! Atticus enjoyed his stay. Isabella took good care of him and he made friends too. Glad he wasn’t too lonely since we had to be gone for a week. Many thanks!!

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Ann L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sabina takes excellent care of our dog! She follows our instruction exactly and updates us daily with pictures. She also gives lots of attention and does lots of activities with Saska. He’s definitely very happy at her place! We would not hesitate to choose her again in the future!

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Meng R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing family! Took great care of our dog. Very responsive, sent us pics and updates daily. He was very happy with them and will def return.

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Amanda G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sure! Here’s a polished review you can use: --- We couldn’t be happier with Katrina as our dogsitter! She is incredibly communicative and keeps us updated every step of the way. It’s clear she has a lot of experience. Our dogs warmed up to her right away and are always relaxed and happy when we return. Being able to go on vacation with peace of mind, knowing our dogs are getting the absolute best care and attention, is priceless. Highly recommended!

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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Darnestown is $56 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $34 and $84 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 7,656 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Darnestown. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

94% of sitters in Darnestown can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Darnestown home-away-from-home, 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 Darnestown.

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 Darnestown 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.

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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 MD 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.

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