Dog Boarding In Fairfax
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Top rated Fairfax dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Rob is exceptional. He watched our two dogs last summer and truly went above and beyond, so when we needed care again, he was our first call. He didn’t hesitate to take them back, which already says a lot. Our dogs came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for not stressed, not out of routine. It’s clear Rob treats this like a responsibility, not a side gig. We trust him completely and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone who wants their dogs cared for like family. 10/10. Would book again without question.”
“Chris was a wonderful sitter! I felt strongly that he really cared about and enjoyed Scrappy, and I could tell when I picked him up how comfortable Scrappy was with him. He also returned all of Scrappy’s belongings in the bag that I provided, which doesn’t always happen with sitters. Chris has a very relaxed demeanor and was very flexible and accommodating when I needed to adjust the length of our stay. Highly recommend!”
“Erika was AMAZING!!!! She sent me lovely updates and pictures of Bentley while we were away. Bentley was happy and jumping when I picked him up so I am confident he had a great time with Erika and sweet pea! :) Thank you so much for taking care of our baby!!! We will definitely book with her again!!”
“Patrick is a great caretaker and makes sure to give daily updates with photos. This was Oliver's third visit to Patrick's and I'm glad he was well taken care of. My dog has bad knees, and I know Patrick does a great job to keep Oliver comfortable and safe.”
“Megan and Jenny were fantastic! They communicated multiple updates throughout the day — every day, and multiple times — with photos. They made sure Pancho was well taken care of and enjoyed a variety of activities. They were responsive, attentive, and kind. Drop-off and pick-up were efficient. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be repeat customers.”
“Olivia and her boyfriend were wonderful! They watched my dog at their place for 3 nights and were so kind to my dog, did everything just right, and sent updates with pictures. I will definitely be back!!”
“My dog Thisbe seemed to have the best time ever with Robyn and her family during her stay, and I trusted them entirely while I was away. I got frequent photo updates from the large hiking area near their home that they went to once or twice a day, and other updates from her their time at home together. When I picked her up, they gave a thorough update and expressed how much they loved getting to dogsit her -- and it even seemed like Thisbe was sad to leave. I would absolutely recommend leaving your dog with Robyn! Your pup will be safe, happy, well-exercised and well-loved.”
“Albie is so happy when he sees Isaac and Jordan! They took him for a long walk today and we’re so glad that he had so much fun with them. All our directions were followed perfectly. Albie says “see you next time””
“Abigail was awesome and took great care of our almost 5 year old Havanese, Bailey. She was very responsive, quickly answering any questions we had. Her home and yard area were perfect. Bailey loved the extra walks and settled in nicely. We really appreciated all the photos and short videos Abigail sent letting us know Bailey was in excellent hands. We will definitely ask Abigail to watch Bailey the next time the need arises.”
“I had a great experience with Bill! He was responsive and patient while our flight had multiple delays on the day we were going to pick up our pup. Our pup who is naturally standoffish and a little hesitant with men warmed up to Bill. Bill also sent updates and pictures of our dog doing fun things like going to the dog park. Highly recommend Bill and will rebook with him in the future!”
“Paul was great taking care of Jadie and sharing updates throughout the day. He was also very accommodating on a last minute change of schedule, and most importantly, Jadie was very happy and relaxed when I picked her up. I definitely recommend him!”
“Kathryn, Christopher, and their family were so kind and accommodating to my dog, Riley over the holiday. I received pictures and updates on how he was settling in. I would absolutely go to them for pet care and boarding again, and would recommend them with no hesitation. Thanks for caring for my sweet old guy!”
“Natasha took good care of Kona and gave us a detailed update multiple times with photos for the night we had Kona over at hers. She understood his personality and was able to help him get familiar with his new environment quick and be a snuggle buddy that he is. Sage was also friendly and got along with him as we saw them going on walks together on the photos. Loved it for Kona that he got to experience Sage and his mama! Kona will for sure be back. Thanks Natasha!”
“Jing was available last minute and Loki was super happy when I picked him up. She sent video and pictures and definitely treated him like family. I been looking for a local regular sitter and now I found one. Thanks Jing and see you again soon.”
“Tamara could not have been a better host for Hiero, going above and beyond through the whole process. She was incredibly thoughtful in taking care of him through his stay, gave him some fun friends to play with, frequently updated us with pics and videos, and even picked him up since we had already left for vacation at the start of his stay. I can’t say enough good things about how amazing she was. All the stars.”
Fairfax dog parents share their Rover experiences
Charlie had another great stay with Kara and Nathan! This was the first time Charlie had stayed with them since they adopted their dog, Delta. But luckily the two dogs seemed to get along well, and they all took excellent care of Charlie, with regular updates and photos/videos.
Kiwi stayed with Astrid and her family for four days, and they took wonderful care of him. Since it was our first time leaving Kiwi behind, it meant a lot to know he was in such a loving and caring home. Their updates and attention gave us peace of mind and allowed us to fully enjoy our trip. I would happily recommend Astrid and Candido to anyone looking for trustworthy and compassionate sitters for their furry family members.
I was really anxious to leave my dog for ten days. He’s very high energy, and needed someone who could keep up with his walks. Jonathan did an amazing job keeping up his physical and mental stimulation, he even took Zetsu for walks by lakes. He also is very good when it comes to communicating, and sends a lot of pictures when requested and even just to show what they’re doing. I can tell Zetsu loved his stay, and I would definitely book again in the future.
Kristen and Ryan were wonderful with our digs Theo & Frodo. They were very communicative, sent pictures and updates daily, gave one pup his daily medicine and we could tell how relaxed and happy they were when we returned. They gave us great peace of mind with our dogs while we were away.
We are so grateful for the kindness and warmth shown to Minko. They were extremely accommodating, understanding, and genuinely caring throughout the experience. The pictures showed how our pup was treated with such patience and love. Thank you for going above and beyond.
Charlene was awesome! She was super friendly and flexible. She was very responsive and gives plenty of updates. Our dogs had a great time playing with the pack. Charlene’s place offers a safe environment for the dogs and provides a good balance of playtime and nap time. She is attentive to any instruction given prior as well. Would highly recommend and will be returning. I believe my dogs did not want to come back home with me after staying there!!
Kelly was amazing! It was our first time leaving LuLu with anyone, and since she’s a quirky, bossy little old lady, we were definitely apprehensive about finding the right person who truly understood the needs of a senior pup. Kelly ended up being the perfect fit. We spent some time getting to know each other beforehand, and we immediately appreciated how thoughtful and prepared Kelly was, not only in making sure she was a good fit for LuLu, but also that LuLu would be a good fit for her. Throughout LuLu’s stay, we received frequent updates, photos, and videos that kept us informed on how her little dogcation was going and each message reassured us that she was in loving and capable hands. We were genuinely able to relax and enjoy our vacation knowing LuLu was getting the best possible care. Thank you again, Kelly!
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Fairfax.
Rover makes it easy to find Fairfax 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
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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