Dog Boarding Dover
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“Boy, i feel really lucky to have come across Donna. Donna was awesome with Suzie. I was concerned since Suzie can be a feisty pup. But she took to Donna in no time and they really seemed to hit it off. Donna was very fast to respond and my mind was so at ease knowing that Suzie was in her care. I think that is about the highest praise i can possibly give.”
“Laurie and Richard were amazing with my older little pup with anxiety. She loved her stay with them and they catered to her needs so well. The communication and updates were wonderful!”
“Erin took great care of our senior dog for over a week! We felt very good about leaving him with her, and would definitely board with her again in the future.”
“Annie just spent her second long vacation with Lauren and it's so nice for us to know she's in such good care. We very much recommend Lauren and Bentley to take loving care of your pup!”
“Kelly was great! Extremely responsive and sweet to our pup. She was also flexible with pickup plans which we really appreciated. 10/10 recommend and will use again.”
“Michael was phenomenal as he took care of Sammy, my beagle. He was friendly and communicative and Sammy enjoyed staying with him. I highly recommend Michael.”
“We love Johanna! Millie can be a little anxious and Johanna just takes the best care of her. Johanna is also very responsive and continually sends sweet photo updates throughout Millie’s stay. We are so grateful to have found Johanna!”
“Anne Marie took such great care of Danny, she was patient and kind to him as a senior dog and just loved on him! I will definitely be asking Anne Marie to care for him again when I need it.”
“Jennifer was great with my pup, sent updates everyday with pictures and videos. Arya seemed very happy when I went to pick her up and all around excited.”
“Sandra was amazing! This was my first time using Rover and I was nervous but she assuaged those fears immediately. She sent a bunch of pictures which I loved and I knew my pups were being loved and very well cared for. Would definitely book her again!”
“Jodee and AJ were incredible. Razzo got amazing attention, walks and a great grass backyard. I got tons of updates and I could tell he was in great hands. Will absolutely book with them again.”
“Marcel came back to me well loved and cared for by Shanilka and her family! Marcel was very relaxed at returning home. Thank you for the pictures that you sent. Great thanks for your flexibility on our drop off and pick up time when our plane was late! I especially loved that Marcel slept with your mom and ignored the bed. He had a wonderful team to care for him. I will definitely use your services again. Thanks again❤️🙏🤗”
“Shayla is an amazing sitter who pours love and care into the doggies, her home is also very well arranged to have the dogs join her comfortably. I would absolutely book with her again.”
“Nani was fantastic from the meet and greet all the way to the end of my dog’s stay. She was very friendly and kept me informed with great pictures of my fur baby. I highly recommend her for services.”
“Jasmine and Stormi were great with Roxy. Roxy was transitioning between dog foods during her stay and Jasmine handled it like a pro. I would highly recommend Jasmine for your next trip.”
“Stephanie and her family made Aladdin feel at home. She communicated, sent photos and videos, and loved on my dog as if it were her own. When I picked up Aladdin he didn’t want to leave. Will book again.”
“Alyce and her family took great care of Maisie, as always! She’s great about sending photos/ updates and was super flexible with drop off and pick up times.”
“Danyelle took great care of my pup. She was great with communication and treated Jetta as if she were her own! Will definitely be using her services again!”
“Andrew and Adva were fantastic with my older pup-they helped her manage her mobility issues, took her for lots of slow, easy walks, and kept her comfortable with constant company. They sent daily updates and photos too. Andrew and Adva put me at ease right away; they are kind, calm, and flexible. I didn't feel apprehensive about leaving my senior dog for five days. I will absolutely request them again!”
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Dover
Mia and her dad,Hector were the best sitters for our (sometimes!) crazy puppy Malibu. It was our first time leaving on a week long trip without taking her, and Mia gave updates with pictures almost every day. I felt very relieved that we chose the right family to partner with. Everyone was very kind. We will definitely use them again in the future! Highly recommend! 🐾😊
Sydney is fantastic! She and her roommate, Hannah, took such great care of Porter, and I knew immediately that he was in the best hands. They were communicative, sent great photos, and super flexible with timing! Porter made himself right at home and we will definitely be using her again.
My pup had a great time with Tori. I really appreciated how communicative Tori was, and she offered a meet and greet before booking which put my mind at ease, especially because my dog is reactive to other dogs. My only super minor constructive suggestion would be to send owners more photos of their pups. Tori sent a couple, but there’s no such thing as too many! I would recommend her services.
Im so glad I found Cristina! I had to travel internationally, and booked with Cristina pretty last minute. When I dropped my nervous pup Raven off with her, Cristina had her comfortable and walking alongside her in less than 5 minutes. I felt comfortable that I had found the right person. While I was abroad, Cristina communicated frequently, sending lots of pics and videos of my sweet girl, which made me smile. I would def book with Cristina again!
Sunny took amazing care of Celia all weekend. She was super attentive, answered all my questions promptly, and followed every single instruction perfectly. I loved getting regular updates with photos of their daily routine and trips to the park. Celia loved her so much that when I went to pick her up, she actually wanted to keep walking with Sunny!
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
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.
Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise 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 Dover 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 Dover.
<b>Tip:</b> 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 Dover 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 , 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 .
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 VA 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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