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

Our dogs Dallas and Dixie are always so well cared while we are away. We sincerely appreciate the updates and knowing they are in good hands. A big thank you to Sophia for going the extra mile to ensure Dixie receives her medication every night. I highly recommend Sophia!

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Cherie S.
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Tanya R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Tanya and her whole family were absolutely wonderful with our dog, Pippa! She felt right at home from the moment she arrived, and they provided the best care possible. We loved receiving the photo updates Tanya sent—it was so reassuring to see how happy and comfortable Pippa was while we were away. Thank you, Tanya, for creating such a kind and loving environment for our pup. We were able to truly relax and enjoy our trip knowing that Pippa was safe, happy, and so well cared for. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

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Tracey & Kevin K.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

We couldn't have asked for a better sitter for Emma! Tracey kept us in the loop with hilarious daily updates 😂. They were so welcoming and did everything possible to accommodate Emma’s needs. Highly recommend!

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Sriju R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
18 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Apollo had a lovely time staying with Sriju! She has such a peaceful, calm spirit and a cozy home. Apollo felt comfortable right away. Sriju’s house is located on a corner with a large yard next to it and there is a playground and dog park close by. We feel lucky to have found her!

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Tracy W.
Sitter Profile Image: Ivan M.
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Ivan M.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
183 reviews
73 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Ivan did a great job taking care of my little girl, Sanu. He kept in touch and seemed to have a genuine affection for her. Would definitely use Ivan again. He’s an entrepreneurial young man. Well done, Ivan!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dawn S.
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Dawn S.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Darnestown, MD, 20878

I cannot recommend Dawn enough! She took care of Chewie for a full week, and from start to finish she was absolutely incredible. She sent pictures, videos, and updates multiple times a day, which gave me so much peace of mind and let me enjoy my trip knowing my pup was in the best hands. She was also wonderfully flexible when I needed to drop Chewie off earlier than planned. The moment we arrived, Chewie instantly took to her warm and loving nature—it was clear he felt safe and at home right away. Her yard is a dog’s dream: huge, fully fenced, and completely safe. Chewie had so much room to run, sniff, explore, and play—definitely more than he gets at our house! And her sweet dog Rascal deserves a special shoutout for being so patient with Chewie’s endless puppy energy and attempts to jump all over him. Chewie came home tired, happy, and already missing his home away from home. He even picked up some great habits during his stay—he learned not to run off with our toilet paper, so we can finally keep our bathroom doors open again! Dawn is truly the best. If you’re looking for someone loving, attentive, responsible, and genuinely devoted to dogs, look no further. Chewie will definitely be back! 🐾💛

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Sitter Profile Image: James & Nicolette W.
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James & Nicolette W.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
7 repeat clients
22 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

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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Huan Z.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
North potomac, MD, 20878

Huan took excellent care of my dog for the time he was with her. I received regular updates with photos and videos, which was very reassuring. My dog came back happy and relaxed—he clearly got lots of attention, great walks, and plenty of belly rubs. She’s kind, personable, and truly attentive. I highly recommend her for boarding and sitting.

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Sitter Profile Image: Caden G.
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Caden G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

Caden was great, buddy, my 9 year old border collie love him and I got updates regularly, he took great care on him and I will definitely be booking with him again. Highly recommend

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Sitter Profile Image: Xiao B.
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Xiao B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Thank you so much Xiao for taking good care of my dog kala. Her caring for my dog was above and beyond my expectations. Kala looked so comfortable at your place.

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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
40 reviews
7 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Tatyana is such a life saver. My dog is in love with her. She treated my dog like she was family and gave her so much love and attention! She is our new favorite and I would definitely book again. Thanks so much for being so great to my dog LILO appreciate it so much!! 🥰🫶

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Sitter Profile Image: Pam F.
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Pam F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

We are so grateful to Pam! She treated Mikko incredibly well. And he played with toys for one of the first times (he’s a rescue and an older dog so this was amazing). His food has multiple steps to it and she was very detail oriented regarding this. Thank you again Pam!! 💌

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Evvery S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
157 reviews
40 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Absolutely thrilled with Evvery’s care for my senior dog, Monty! She went above and beyond, giving him the extra attention and patience he needs at his age. I truly appreciated the frequent picture and video updates, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. It’s clear that she genuinely loves animals and treats them like her own. I’m so grateful to have found her and will definitely be booking her again. Highly recommend Evvery to anyone looking for a kind, reliable, and attentive pet sitter!

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Jill A.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Jill and her husband did a great job of taking care of Luna. We heard from her everyday while we traveled and whenever we had questions they always responded pretty quickly. They both are very calm and patient with the dogs - who can sense that. Very experienced and professional. Definitely will look to use them again when needed!

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Wendy C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
27 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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Gail & Kris C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

Gail and Kris took wonderful care of our three fur babies. Two are young and high energy while the third is a senior lady who spends the whole day being chill. Gail and Kris were able to handle all three with no problem. They sent us daily pics and vids of the pups having a blast or just happily lounging on the patio, which made being away from them a lot more tolerable. Gail and Kris were very professional from the moment we walked in the door to the point we took our pups home. Bonus point: all three came home smelling so fresh! It’s very apparent that Gail and Kris adore dogs and made the pups feel safe and right at home as they looked so happy when we picked them up.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rong J.
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Rong J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 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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Melissa S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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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Samuel M.
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
59 reviews
12 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Tatiana was amazing! Oreo had a great week under her care. Tatiana sent me pictures and videos every day to keep me updated. She has a very clean and pet friendly house. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Karen D.
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Karen D.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
190 reviews
57 repeat clients
11 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

Karen is great! She always sent me a bunch of photos daily. She is very flexible to allow me to pick up my dog a bit earlier than scheduled. Her pets are very friendly with my dog. I haven’t fixed my dog yet and she accepted to board my dogs even though she was in the tail-end of my dogs heat (I brought diapers and pads). She is very friendly and I’m glad to find a great animal lover to board my dog.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Darnestown is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia is an awesome dog sitter. Our dog has flourished and comes home very happy after she's been at Sophia's. Sophia has been very patient and kind to our anxious dog who takes time to get comfortable. She sends pictures everyday our dog is with her, regularly updating us about her. Sophia takes beautiful pictures, which is another bonus:) Highly recommend her, if anyone is looking for a home away from home for their furry family member!

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Soumya K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bentley had such an amazing time. He had the summer camp experience and Dawn is the number one counselor!

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Gary M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience. Tracey and her family were such caring and communicative sitters, tending to Ivy's "old lady" preferences and surrounding her with love.We are so appreciative and will definitely be in touch next time we travel.

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Erika H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tanya and her family are fantastic! Lido had such a great time. I will definitely be back next time 😁

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Danielle W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

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.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jayendri kindly took on Mona's care even with my last-minute request, which allowed me to handle my family matters smoothly. I am grateful for her help.

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Young K.
Boarding
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.
Boarding
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.
Boarding
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.
Boarding
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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Omri S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Judy took great care of my two dogs. They warmed up to her quickly and were very comfortable in her home. They returned happy and well cared for. Many thanks to Judy for keeping them safe while we were away.

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Tracy L.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Darnestown on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 7,684 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 rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

94% of Darnestown sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Darnestown landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

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

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

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.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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