Dog Boarding in Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA
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“I am a clingy, overprotective dog mom. It’s me, I’m the problem. I get it. But my pup was so happy at Christine’s, she did not want to leave. My dog is super active (busy, always busy) but she’s currently still pouting and napping after 10 days at her new best friend’s house. Christine was the perfect amount of communicative to let me enjoy my trip out of the country, while allowing me to not have constant anxiety. She is also super understanding and flexible, which is a huge plus. My pup will definitely be staying with her again soon! So happy and grateful to her.”

“Laurie & Rich were great hosts for my dachshund mix Lily! The sent me regular check ins and pictures of my pup which I greatly appreciate. They communicated fantastically throughout the entire process, and accommodated all of my requests. I could not have asked for a better host! 10/10 would recommend.”

“Bridges watched my dog for a week and did a wonderful job. She met me and my dog beforehand which helped make me feel more at ease, and she provided frequent updates on how he was doing during the stay. She took him on a lot of walks, and he had a wonderful time with her. I would happily have my dog stay with Bridgid again!”
“Our dog had a great stay with Tyler and his family. We couldn't be more pleased. We will definitely ask Tyler to take our dog any time we need to be away. Thank you Tyler.”

“Kerstyn was so amazing to help us out last minute! Our dog, Wilson, enjoyed his stay and we could tell from the photos and videos shared that he was well cared for. We definitely will be reaching out to Kerstyn to watch our dog in the future!”

“Brianne did a great job with Koda. He was comfy and happy at her house, he got along and enjoyed other dogs and was sorry to leave. Brianne sent daily updates and was super collaborative throughout. I would highly recommend Brianne; she is five star!”

“Kelly was so accommodating to watch our pup with extending his stay due to my ever evolving schedule. My dog Brownie seemed very happy and content with her and I will definitely keep her in mind in the future!”

“Emma was absolutely amazing! She kept me up to date with the cutest pictures and Malibu really enjoyed her time with her. I can’t wait to book with her again!”

“Sush took under her care my dog when my initial booking didn’t work out on a short notice but I believe that it was the best thing that could have happened. Sush and her family took excellent care of my Bolt. I was getting regular updates and most importantly Bolt seemed happy and enjoying his time with Sush on all the pictures. She also has a fenced yard which was perfect for my dog. I can genuinely tell that Sush and her family care about animals and treat their as their own. Bolt was very happy at the end, he even got a Christmas gift and was well taken care of upon pickup which made an even greater impression. I recommend Sush to anyone who is in need of a great pet sitter. I will be sure to leave Bolt with her next time.”

“Nyla was wonderful and patient with my pup’s big puppy energy. She’s sent regular updates, pictures and videos and set my heart at ease that my girl was in the right place. She, her partner and Loki made Luna feel comfortable and she was so happy when I picked her up. Would be delighted to book again.”

“I know Cali had a great time with Isabelle. She took great care of Cali. I loved all the cute pictures she sent during the stay, and the belly rubs she gave. Isabelle loves what she does and it shows in how she cared for my fur baby Cali. I will definitely rebook with her! ??”

“Thanks so much for hosting Remy during the eclipse. He had a great time and we could tell he was well cared for. And the scheduling flexibility gave us the ability to do the trip!”

“Sky was a life saver! She hosted my Uschi and gave her meds and gave her companionship with her 2 tiny cuties! My pup was returned to me calm and happy--she even got a bath!”

“As it was our first time leaving Emme with people outside our family we were very nervous. However, we couldn’t have asked for better people to look after her! Argos and her seemed to have the best time and she was clearly looked after very well. Mallory stayed in contact and updated me with lots of pictures and videos- which really helped me to feel comfortable. We recommend them without a doubt!”

“We are very satisfied with Sandra G. It was the first time that we used Rover as service to find some one who take care of our dog Mila and all the time we feel in confidence with Sandra G. and the way she treated our beagle. She sent photos and information about Mila twice times per day and answered our messages almost inmediatly, in the pictures Mila appeared quiet and comfortable and when we picked her up, she was as always is. If we need one place to leave Mila, definitely we will rebook whit her.”

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We had a last minute need for a sitter and are so happy Brooke was available. Lucy is an anxious bug and her house was so welcoming and the perfect environment for Lucy! Lucy immediately took over the downstairs couch and got some zz’s in. Brooke checked in throughout our trip and sent us cute pics of Lucy in her winter coat for her walks. We’ll definitely be using Brooke again when she is available!

My 10-year old lab mix stayed with Dana over the weekend. She made her home nice, clean, and cozy for my dog and sent pictures multiple times a day. My pup was given his daily meds and was overall extremely well taken care of during his stay. Would absolutely recommend Dana for anyone looking to board their pets.

Isabel took amazing care of Darcy while we were out of town! Our pup is pretty active, so we really appreciated Isabel taking her on long walks every day and/or out to play with other dogs. Communication was great too and sent plenty of updates. Would gladly book with Isabel again!

Grace is the best!! When I booked with her, we had a video call so she could learn about my dog’s habits, personality, medications, etc. From the jump it was clear that she cares about the pets she watches. I was nervous to leave my dog with someone because of her leash aggression, but Grace confirmed that she would avoid walking near other dogs to remove the chances of my dog acting up. Throughout my dog’s stay, Grace sent multiple photos each day and kept me updated. I definitely recommend choosing her as your pet’s sitter!!

I cannot say enough good things about Spencer. He saved us in a VERY last minute booking (less than 24 hours!). He took great care of our dog; lots of walks, lots of outdoor time. He is an excellent communicator and sent multiple pictures daily. He is responsive, responsible, and reliable. I cannot recommend him enough and I hope he will watch our dog again in the future!

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Rover makes it easy to find Donaldson Run 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
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