Dog Boarding in Fairfax
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Top rated Fairfax dog boarders
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“Suzi was very kind to my old Bucky. She took special care of him with his particular needs and limitations. I highly recommend her and will certainly use her again when I have the need.”
“My two Chihuahua boys were very well taken care of by Veronica and enjoyed their weekend stay with her. She is very kind and loving and it gives you the so important peace of mind when you have to travel without your dogs. We will definitely book with her again.”
“Chloe had a great time with Joanna and John and came home happy and well taken care of. I enjoyed the videos they sent as well. I will definitely use them again!”
“Rachel is absolutely wonderful!! I can tell she is super passionate about dogs and she goes above and beyond in her care. I know Morty is in great hands when he’s at her house and that he’s getting just as much love and attention and cuddles as he would at home. She is super communicative and provides updates multiple times per day. Also, she shares AMAZING professional looking photos of Morty! I know he has so much fun because he comes back home and sleeps for days...or maybe he’s just sulking because he misses being at Rachel’s!”
“Andrea's a wonderful caregiver for our Sophie and we know we can enjoy our vacation without worry. Communication is responsive and informative. Also, regularly sends pictures while we're away. Looking forward to having Andrea care for Sophie again very soon!”
“Candice did a wonderful job caring for our dog! She was communicative throughout the booking, pre-arrival, during care, and through pick up. She genuinely cares about the dogs in her care. We will definitely use her again!”
“Victoria was amazing with our English Mastiff! She was super friendly, gave daily updates with pictures, and made our big guy feel right at home. It’s not easy finding someone great with giant breeds, but she exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend and will definitely book again!”
“JY is amazing! She is always available when I have needed and Atticus is always so happy to stay! Like clockwork, she sends photos every evening that show Atticus throughout the day and is always doing something fun, engaging, or caring for the animals in her care.”
“Brianna was fantastic! She sent me pictures every day and it literally looked like my dog was smiling in every one of them! Brianna is super responsive and took such great care of our pup! I’m already rebooking for summer vacation!”
“Mariel and her family were lovely. We received daily updates with pictures and videos. They took Remy on all sorts of fun adventures, entertained him with new toys and gave him lots of snuggles. Our pup is our baby and we would happily use Mariel again in the future.”
“We left our senior (15 yrs), dog in Michelle's care for a weekend, and couldn't have asked for a better environment, and family. Michelle was kind, extremely responsive (key criteria for us), and kept us updated throughout the weekend. We felt content knowing our dog was comfortable, and having fun with her new friends at Michelle's. Keep up the great work, Michelle!”
“Aly was awesome! She took great care of our anxious, high-maintenance dog. Aly was patient, nurturing and attentive. She consistently communicated with us and sent us cute photos, which put us at ease. We will definitely rebook with Aly!”
“Maren and her family provided excellent care for our dogs- a large mix and a senior beagle (and the peculiarities that come with an older hound- 2x daily pills, frequent potty breaks). Maren is very kind and thoughtful; I felt completely comfortable leaving my dogs in her care while we were out of town. Maren sent photos daily. My dogs had a great weekend with Maren and her family!”
“Our second time booking with Jorge & Alejandra, they are wonderful! Took such great care of our pup, she got more playtime with them than she ever gets at home! Will definitely book with them again.”
“It's our first time to have Guojin sit our dog. It was ten days long. We received pictures and videos every day. We're very happy with her service. Our dog seemed very happy too. We're definitely going to use her service in the future.”
“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!”
“Awesome, awesome dog boarding experience!! Cindy was very responsive, took excellent care of our 8 week old puppy, Blaze. She treated Blaze very kindly, took him on frequent potty breaks, walks. Moreover Blaze had an issue that arose while she was taking care of him. She knew exactly what to do, resolved the issue promptly after notifying me. She’s the best. Cindy also kept me updated the whole time with text and beautiful pics. Definitely will rebook with her!”
“Serena is so amazing you could actually leave your dogs to her in your Will and feel 100% confident in your decision that they will be raised with love and a wicked sense of humor!”
“Kate was very accommodating, calm, and kind — helping our sweet anxious pup transition nicely into her week long stay. She’s an older pup with some special care instructions and the need for meds — Kate and her husband accommodated her needs with ease. We can’t wait to book again! Thank you, Kate!”
“John was fantastic. Extremely communicative, took excellent care of my senior golden that requires medications and shorter walks due to ACL surgery. 10/10 recommend booking with John and we will be using his services again.”
Over 7,512 pet parents in Fairfax have booked dog boarding
Fairfax dog parents share their Rover experiences
Natalia and her family were excellent caretakers of our two dogs. She was very much in touch with us, sending pictures and texting with comments to keep us informed. The dogs seemed happy and calm after staying with them for 8 days. Definitely recommend this pet sitter and will absolutely schedule their services again!
This was my first time having a non family member take care of my 16 year old dog. I found Suzi on Rover and felt comfortable with the reviews showcasing how great Suzi was with other senior dogs. Once I reached out to her and I got to visit her and get to know her as a person and her caretaking experience I knew I had found the right person to care for my dog for a long weekend trip. My dog felt right at home as soon as she arrived to Suzi's house and from then on she received only love and the best care. I got daily texts from Suzi telling me how things were going which helped me feel comfortable and enjoy my trip more. Suzi was 100 percent focused on meeting my senior dog's needs and medical limitations. I plan to continue using her caretaking services many more times. I feel very lucky to have found her.
We are so happy we found Michelle! She took amazing care of Winston - letting him sleep in bed with her and sending multiple pic updates a day. She also arranged a meet and greet beforehand to show us her space and her set up for dogs which was great for putting our mind at ease. We’ll definitely be using Michelle again in the future!
Bruno loved staying with Tanja! She was very communicative and responsible, and made sure to make him feel at home. We appreciated all the walks he got and the daily pictures. He even got sick while in her care and she gave him a special diet and tended to him, which we so appreciate. We always felt he was in good hands, and he was so happy he almost wouldn’t come home. Will be our first choice for boarding in the future :)
Very happy to have my sweet pittie boarding with Alexis and Ducky again! She ran up to the house with great excitement and was welcomed warmly! Alexis also gave wonderful update pics and info on Envy's stay! She is easy to coordinate and communicate with! Will be bringing my pup back (:
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Fairfax is $50
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Sitters in Fairfax average 11 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Fairfax is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Fairfax dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $69 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 6,908 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, 90% 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 11 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 6,908 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, 96% 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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