Dog Boarding in Fairfax
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1. Na-young K.
“First time using Na-Young and could not be happier. She is very personable and we were glad to have her watch a member of our family. Daily pics show how happy our dog is staying with her. I will use her to watch our dog again. Thanks, Na-Young!”
2. Sam L.
“Sam was a great fit for our dog, Shiloh. He was appropriately responsive throughout her stay with him sending an update once per day- it felt like enough communication but not too much communication which allowed us to focus on our vacation. Sam is obviously a dog enthusiast! His dog Happy was a great playmate for Shiloh. We took comfort in knowing that Sam worked from home and could take Shiloh on multiple walks per day to get her exercise in. Overall good experience and I would recommend him to others”
3. Veronica G.
“Veronica and her boys watched our 3 month old pup and sent us photos every day. Sunny came back happy and clean and Everything was ready to go when we picked her up!”
4. Emily & Chris B.
“Emily & Chris took great care of our high energy dog, sending lots of photos and great communication throughout the stay. They have lots of toys and a crate already setup. Their fenced in yard is great to be outside and they accommodated with a couple walks as well. Highly recommend.”
5. Andrea R.
“Thank you so much again Andrea for helping watch our sweet little girl Leia! We always feel confident leaving Leia with you when we go out of town. Thank you so much again!”
6. Nina M.
“Nina was fantastic with my two big labs! We were in vacation for just over a week and she sent photos several times a day and they looked so happy! She was very informative about what they did each day which was wonderful. I will certainly board with Nina again!”
7. Miranda K.
“Our dog Bailey always has the best time staying with Miranda and her family. Highly recommend Miranda for both dog sitting and over night boarding!”
8. Sae L.
“Sae sent us photos of our dog throughout his stay. She kept us informed about how he was doing and kept the line of communication open to help allow her to care for our dog better. We highly recommend her!”
9. Guojin Q.
“Guojin was absolutely great to work with. They took care of our dog for a week while we were away… he sent me pictures to keep me posted and was very responsive with messages. I plan to use him again when we need help.”
10. Nancy S.
“I wish there was a way to highlight people who go above and beyond, past just rating 5 stars. I'm reviewing after our second stay with Nancy. Both stays were last minute bookings that she was thankfully able to accommodate. If that alone wasn't enough, she was super quick to communicate updates and has taken a ton of great photos of my dog enjoying walks, play time, and of course a good snooze. If you are a person who truly respects and loves animals, you can immediately pick out other pet people who do — and who doesn't. Nancy absolutely does. What more can I say?”
11. Han T.
“Han was so great! Super communicative and my dog loved her, I could tell! Han was so patient with my dog who can be a little bit of a diva and higher energy, and sent just the right amount of photos and updates.”
12. YJ L.
“YJ has watched our dog, Bailey, for daycare and overnight for a weekend. We highly recommend her. YJ always sends us pictures of Bailey documenting all the fun she has. We will definitely keep using YJ for dog daycare and for overnight stays.”
13. Karen L.
“Karen was amazing and I would highly recommend her! She has such a calm and patient demeanor, and was so communicative with updates and photos, which set my mind at ease. We are already looking to book Yeti’s next stay!”
14. Michelle A.
“Ranger had a great time staying with Michelle and her family! Michelle kept me in the loop with his activities and sent pictures so we could see him enjoying himself. Highly recommend!”
15. Cindy M.
“Cindy is great. I have a last minute cancellation from my regular for a family issue and Cindy was able to take my fury baby for 5 days while I was in vacation with my family. She sent me pictures and videos every day and my little one looked so happy that I was able to relax knowing she was in the right place. Even we don't leave close by I will definitely will call her again. Thank you so much for all your help Cindy.”
16. Rachel M.
“Rachel was so sweet with our boxer Sammie. I could tell sammie was comfortable there because she actually ate, which she normally will not do outside of the house. Rachel sends the best pictures and Sammie had a huge smile in each one. We have rebooked with Rachel and always try to book her when we need overnight pet sitting.”
17. Julia J.
“Madison enjoyed her stay with Julia, Jax, and Junior while we were out of town. It was the perfect boarding experience since Julia lives in our building. Madison was already comfortable with the environment. She had two energetic pals to keep her company playing at the dog park or playing tug-of-war in the living room. She definitely slept well her first night back home. Thanks, Julia for your hospitality!”
18. Sierra T.
“Sierra has been wonderful dog sitter for our dog Rover. Rover is always happy to go to her. Sierra is very flexible in terms of pick up drop off times and sends timely updates about the pup while with her. Will definitely recommend her.”
19. Wyatt S.
“Wyatt and his family are Annie’s favorite vacation destination! She loves staying with him, and he’s so great at communicating with us anytime we travel. We always look for Wyatt first!”
20. Makena K.
“This is our second time to have Makena watch our dog. She took very good care of our dog, responded to me quickly, and sent photos every day. I will definitely ask her to watch our dog again!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Fairfax on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 6,249 sitters provided dog boarding in Fairfax. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 94% of Fairfax dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Fairfax have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters 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
There are 6,249 dog boarding sitters in Fairfax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Fairfax, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 86% 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 boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
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.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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