Dog Boarding Dover
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“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.”
“Once again, Lauren was really fantastic with my neurotic little pup. As he has gotten older, he has become more quirky. She adapts wonderfully to every situation. She sends regular updates as well. I would trust her with any dog. Thank you Lauren!”
“Kelly was a great dogsitter! She was very responsive and sent us pictures regularly, so we could relax and enjoy our vacation. And I think our dog had as good of a vacation as we did! Kelly played lots of fetch with him and made sure he was loved and spoiled.”
“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!”
“We left our two year old lab with Jennifer and Joel during a family vacation at the end of summer. We were nervous going into it because we had never left her with someone we didn’t know. I shared this with Jennifer and Joel at the meet and greet and reminded them at drop off. They sent pics and videos every day, which really helped us to feel that our girl was also “on vacation” and having a great time with their two dogs. Thanks to you both for loving her while we were away!”
“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.”
“We loved the way how Sandra and her family took care of our baby. It felt like leaving him with a family member. She is very communicative and kind and kept us updated with pictures and messages. They’re very flexible and would definitely recommend her!”
“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 made us and Samosa feel so comfortable. Her communication was also excellent throughout our dog's stay. We are looking forward to booking stays with her in the future!”
“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.”
“The dogs loved Stephanie and had a great stay. She was very accommodating to our large energetic dogs and and was very responsive for booking.”
“Alyce was wonderful with our boy! She was very caring and attentive. Great updates with messages, pictures, and videos. Nice fenced backyard and screened in porch to play with Mookie. Thanks so much!”
“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
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!
Mia and Hector were exceptional and very reliable sitters for Miley. The entire family showed genuine care and expressed a lot of enthusiasm for her stay. I also had some travel delay conflicts which led to a later pickup than expected and they were very understanding. I would highly recommend and book again!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
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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