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Sitter Profile Image: Don B.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
35 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

I am consistently impressed with Don’s attentiveness and excellent communication when caring for my two cats! I am a repeat customer of Don’s and will continue to hire him. I am often out of town for long stretches of time for work and I always come home to two happy, well cared for cats. Don always makes note of my cats’ behavior, as well as general care he performed. It’s a comfort knowing that Don is giving thorough attention to detail when I’m away.

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Alex C.
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$25
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2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Derwood, MD, 20855

About: I’ve had two dogs, and currently have one at home. I have trained both of these puppies, and with new pets I am not afraid to ask questions or accommodate to your pets’ needs. I am a full-time student, but I am looking for hobbies. I currently live at home so I have a flexible schedule. I already walk my own dog, so getting some more exercise in never hurts. I’d prefer to meet the pets beforehand so that they are comfortable with me. I want to let dogs get the most stimulation out of their walk by letting them sniff a lot.

Sitter Profile Image: Bianca G.
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Bianca G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I offer more than basic pet sitting—I bring experience, intuition, and a calm, knowledgeable approach to every visit. From everyday care to more complex medical needs, including medication administration, I’m confident handling a wide range of situations while keeping your pet comfortable and stress-free. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to accommodate a variety of pet care needs, with a preference for early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings. These times are ideal for walks, feedings, and quality time, especially for pets who thrive on consistent routines or need care outside of standard work hours. I’m happy to work with your schedule to ensure your pet receives dependable, timely care when they need it most. My apartment is located in a safe, pet-friendly community that’s ideal for in-home sitting. The environment is calm, clean, and welcoming, with plenty of space for pets to relax comfortably. Being in a dog-friendly area also means easy access to safe walking paths and a neighborhood where pets are part of everyday life. I make sure every pet in my care feels secure, supervised, and right at home.

Sitter Profile Image: Bryan B.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

About: While I don't own a dog, I have been around them all my life, and have never know i dog I didn't love, or didn't love me. Rover has opened doors for me to meet and relate to new people and pets. I am a supervisor at my job and i also am in school as a grad student, so i take responsibility very seriously. As a dog sitter, I view this as an oppurtunity to connect with different people and of course animals. Also, forcing me to get outside and be more active! I would like to be able to walk your dog, complete check ins, and house sit. Unfortunatley, as much as I would like to, I cannot dog board with my current living status. My schedule is very tight, so I do have to limit myself to the number of clients I take on. The more time advance a booking is offered, the more I will be able to adjust my schedule to meet those requirements. I care to the standards of the pet owners, and frequently send pics an updates as well as I ask questions when necessary. I also do my best to go above and beyond when i can!

Sitter Profile Image: Sophia C.
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Sophia C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
27 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20852

Sophia was incredible. She came to our house and shone as an amazing pet sitter. She had time, experience with pet sitting and she asked all the right questions. She played with our cats and even picked up a bag of chocolate that was on the floor for us which would have been a big hazard. Sophia went above and beyond and did the litter and our cats are very picky. I feel overall the cats were well loved and cared for while we were away which is a great blessing and I’m so glad we booked Sophia to take care of our pet needs. I recommend her 10/10. Thank you Sophia!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivan L.
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Ivan L.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

I highly recommend Ivan as someone who will take great care of your pet. He has been doing a great job looking after my dog (1h drop in visits daily). There was a recent minor medical emergency and he handled it extremely well. He is thoughtful and conscientious of the pet’s individual needs. Very grateful to have him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maciel S.
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Maciel S.
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$17
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3 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I’ve loved little dogs all my life! Being around playful cute pups always bring me joy and happiness 🙂 i love going on long walks so your pup will sure get its energy out I currently work part time in the evenings so i have all the morning time from about 8am-11am to take your dog on a good long morning walk. I always keep a close eye on my pets, see if anything changes their mood and if so see what it may be. I love playing with my pets and giving lots of cuddles and attention

Sitter Profile Image: Leslie S.
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Leslie S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
33 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Derwood, MD, 20855

About: I've been working with Rover for over 9 years now boarding, house sitting, and dog walking regularly and have gotten the chance to take care of many different dogs of all sizes and cats as well. I own a Lab-Belgium Malinois mix named Toby, so I am very comfortable caring for high energy pups of all ages. I am currently a hybrid employee, so I have flexibility to curl up on the couch with your pet(s), especially on Mondays and Fridays :) As I am currently limited to house sitting, drop-in visits and dog walking, I tend to set up a meet and greet prior to services to determine requirements for the pets in the client’s home. This includes information about crating, whether the pet(s) are allowed to hang out in the back yard, what routine they have in terms of walks, etc.

Sitter Profile Image: Kasey B.
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Kasey B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
15 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I’m comfortable walking or stopping by for visits for pets of all ages and sizes. I’m good at adjusting to each pet’s routine and personality to make them feel at ease. I have a flexible schedule and I'm available for walks and drop in visits throughout the week including early mornings and late evenings and holidays. During visits and walks, I make sure pets are safe and comfortable by following their usual routines and providing undivided attention and play. I also provide owners with quick updates or photos so they know their pets are happy and safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Max L.
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Max L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Sunny Side, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Max arrived right on time and sent pictures and updates of my cat. He refilled the food and took out the litter just as I requested. Super appreciative of his timeliness!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mina J.
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Mina J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Columbia Forest, Rockville, MD, 20855

About: I have 12+ years of experience taking care of dogs and puppies. I have experience in caring for dogs for boarding, walks throughout the day, and stopping by to feed the dogs. I have taken care of dogs of all sizes and breeds. I love dogs and will take great care of them and will accommodate all of the dog’s needs. I am available to take care of your pet during the day, weekends, and for boarding. I have flexible hours and can accommodate accordingly for your dog’s needs. My house is puppy proof and safe for all dogs and breeds. I will accommodate the dog’s needs for sleeping whether it is having their crate or sleeping in their bed in the same bedroom.

Sitter Profile Image: William O.
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William O.
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$14
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9 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I am available almost anytime all days of the week for walking or for stopping in to feed and play. I love dogs and have cared for many dogs over the past 9 years. I am willing to go on a run with your dog to make sure they get exercise if that is something you are interested in. I love all kinds of dogs, big or small, and have experience caring for a wide variety of dogs. I will go above and beyond to make sure that your dog is happy and cared for while I am with them. I have one dog of my own and she is the most important thing to me in the world and I will treat your dog just like I treat her. I have summers off from work, so I am available every day of the week, anytime of the day and can stay nights whenever needed. I have cared for my dog and other’s dogs for over 9 years and can do whatever is needed with love, to make sure your dog is happy and cared for while you are away. Whether it is just a walk and feed or staying the night and administering meds, I will treat them just like my own dog.

Sitter Profile Image: Catherine H.
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Catherine H.
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$17
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4.9 out of 5 stars
175 reviews
68 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

Cathy is the very best! We’ve booked with her three times now and our cats have been happy and well cared for. She’s punctual, reliable and trustworthy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa B.
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Melissa B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

Melissa did a fantastic job watching our 2 cats. She was communicative and kept them safe and cared for while we were away. Thank you so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marion G.
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Marion G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
17 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Silver spring, MD, 20906

Marion is absolutely wonderful. She is always quick to respond, takes amazing care of my Luna Tuna, and clearly has a genuine love for what she does. As a bonus, she even loves plants. I could not recommend her more.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine B.
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Christine B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
10 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

Highly recommend for any of your pets!! We had Christine drop in for house visitors for our dog and we will def. reach out again! Took excellent care and provided updates everyday; excellent communication!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mia K.
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Mia K.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
9 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

Mia was so great! Our cats loved her and were always so excited to see her while we were away. We were celebrating the life of my mother so it gave us comfort to know our pets were in great care since all of us were gone at the same time. Mia was excellent with communication and updates and the photos she captured and sent were adorable! We’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for genuine pet care

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle G.
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Danielle G.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

Danielle was great with my mischievous pup. She arrived on time, provided tons of updates and pics, was very communicative throughout the process.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendall A.
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Kendall A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

About: I am a huge dog lover and have great experience with dog sitting, fostering puppies, and have the sweetest rescue dog of my own. I have a lot of doggy love in my heart to share, and will treat your dog like my own. They will get tons of cuddles and love. I am also very active so your dog would get lots of long walks or could accompany me on my runs! I also love cats 🐱 💗 I am a doctoral student who is back home in Montgomery County for the summer. I have a flexible schedule and am happy to take your furry friend for a walk! Your dog will get tons of outdoor time filled with long walks and adventures. I love cuddling with dogs and they will be allowed on the couch and can sleep in bed with me. I will send you tons of photos and updates of your dog throughout their stay!

Sitter Profile Image: Erika F.
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Erika F.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

Erika took great care of my older cat and I loved getting a daily picture and update. I came home to a very happy cat after her care! Erika was very quick in her communication too. Thank you Erika!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

One of the best pet sitters I have ever encountered! She is incredibly kind, so attentive, whenever I need someone to help watch my dog she’s the first person I think of.

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Valerie C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark was great with our dog Oliver. He was attentive, responsive and provided updates throughout the week.

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Steve R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianne is wonderful with my furry critter friends. She sends detailed reports and takes pics so I am see they are doing well. I am so happy to have found her. I love that I can leave for the day or 12, and my sweeties will be well cared for.

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Lori Jean M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nina arrived on time and was warm and attentive to our pups. It was wonderful to see how comfortable they were with her and she did a great job! Thank you!

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Marc I.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended! Hanah is very reliable, trustworthy, and easy to work with. She is clearly knowledgeable and experienced with dogs, and she takes the time to understand both your needs and your dog’s needs. Her expertise and genuine care gave me complete peace of mind. I was very pleased with the service she provided and would not hesitate to use her again in the future. I highly recommend Hanah to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet sitter or dog walker.

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Rommel V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We used Leticia recently to watch our 3 dogs. She did an excellent job. She was communicative, flexible, warm, and friendly. She came out ahead of time to meet our pets and asked appropriate questions. She also sent lots of pictures of our pets so that we knew they were happy and well cared for. We will absolutely be looking for her again in the future.

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Jennifer T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Patricia was absolutely wonderful! She was communicative during every drop-in and took exceptional care of our pets! We are so thankful to have found such a wonderful sitter!

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Payton P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wilson was a great pet sitter. He sent pictures of my pets everyday and documented everything through the app. He spent time with them a swell which i really appreciated. I will definitely rebook with him in the future.

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Elina
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Annika is so kind and takes good care of my little dog Victoria. She is very communicative and provides a great summary with pictures of her visit. Always grateful when she visits.

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Moriah C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole is the most kind, patient, friendly, loving dog sitter. She goes above and beyond communicating regularly about her visits. I cannot say enough about her care and integrity when watching my dogs. She dog sat for our 3 older dogs previously. We have 2 new special needs puppies that have hearing and vision issues, one is completely deaf and mostly blind. She was incredible with the two new puppies and our older dog. It was so nice to have peace of mind and know that our dogs were in her very competent care when we were away.

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Ruth D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenny asked insightful questions and easily connected with Milo, our Havanese. He responded well to her directions and when off leash did zoomies around her which is a good sign. I am very pleased to have such a warm professional as a sitter.

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Marolyn H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew was great as usual and takes good care of Moose, despite’s Moose not always being a gentleman walker (more of a puller).

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Shaun M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was so anxious about leaving my baby alone but she really helped out! She took a pictures and gave me really great updates on him.

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Kaitlyn D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

She’s an angel. She took such good care of my two high energy dogs. I did not have to worry because she was taking care of them like they were her own.

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Annette P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeffrey does an amazing job. Highly communicative, takes special interest and makes me feel super confident that my special pup is in good hands.

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Tracy D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria was amazing!! My boyfriend and I had to go out of town due to a death in my family, and she was available last minute to watch my husky. It was my husky's first time not being around either me or my boyfriend and not having a friend watch her. Despite the separation sadness and anxiety my dog gave off, Victoria was a champ handling her. Will totally book her again!

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Tatiana V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was great with my dog. She was happy to work with my care routine and took great care of my pet. Even during the 30 minute visits, she ensured my dog had lots of pets and was very understanding!

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Ivan W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Addison is wonderful with my two pups! She handles my intense pit mix with confidence and he has responded with total joy. He LOVES visits with Addison!

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Lauren H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Always on time, patient and very cognitive of dog behavior. Ghost’s is comfortable with him after only two visits.

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Ahmad W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

John was great! Our pup loved him instantly and it was obvious from the photos we received that he enjoyed their walks. Our Bodhi can be an anxious guy and so we appreciated the reassuring updates. Definitely recommend John and hope he’s available the next time we need a sitter!

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Cindy B.
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Dog sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog sitter in Derwood on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 17,274 dog sitters in Derwood. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Derwood dog sitters respond in under an hour.

Dog sitters in Derwood have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Derwood.

Rover makes it easy to find Derwood dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog 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 sitting is great for:

  • Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets

There are 17,274 dog sitters in Derwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Derwood, 94% of dog sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your dog’s safety.

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