Dog Boarding in Fairfax
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“River had a great stay with Rosan. He had a great time playing with his dog Oggie. Rosan sent pictures every day and we were confident that he was in great hands. Highly recommend.”
“John was a fantastic sitter for our very energetic puppy. He provided us with updates multiple times a day and took great care of her. It was so nice to know our little pup was in great hands and had John’s own dogs to play with.”
“This was our first time leaving our puppy with the dog sitter and we were feeling nervous but Jackie did a good job with our puppy. He played with him to make him feel relaxed. He also sent daily photos updates and great communication.”
“Christopher was an excellent sitter for our elderly dog Emilie. This was our first time with him, and he was super flexible with our constantly changing schedule. He sent photos daily, kept us informed about how she was doing, and when my husband picked her up, she did not seem anxious to leave. At all! The home is lovely, nice big fenced yard, and their dog is a sweetheart.”
“Couldn’t imagine better care! I boarded my pup with Michele for a few days, and she was super communicative, flexible and kind. I could tell my pup felt comfortable with her right away. Would recommend her in a heartbeat!”
“This was our first Rover experience. We were beyond pleased with Chelsey! She took such good care of our girl. We got daily pics and knew she was in great hands. We will definitely be using her again!”
“Great dog sitters! Marine was constantly sending me pictures of my pup, and he had a great few days with them. They have a large property and understand dogs very well. I will definitely be leaving my dog with them in the future!”
“What a tremendous experience we had with Laura and her family. We recently relocated to the greater Burlington area and were so fortunate to find Laura through DogVacay. We were used to having a neighbor stay in our home when we were on vacation and this is the first time our dogs have stayed in another home - so, we weren't sure how they would settle in. About two-weeks before our trip we took "the kids" to meet Laura and her family for a "bark-n-greet" visit. She explained how things worked, we met their dog, they showed us the area and it was evident that she and her husband both love dogs very much. Their dog was great and all three got on well. When the time came for us to drop them off the night before the trip both my wife and I had full confidence that we could go and enjoy ourselves without any worries. We brought, at Laura's urging, the dog beds, bowls, food, and toys. We received regular daily photo updates, via text messages, from Laura that gave us peace of mind and made us laugh at how well they had settled in. Our dogs had a great time. Our older dog had to have daily meds administered and that went off without a hitch. They went on walks, went to the dog park, and became 50-pound "lap-dogs" during their time with Laura and her family. I wasn't sure they wanted to come back home! We highly recommend Laura and will be using her services again and again.”
“Emily was simply the BEST! From the very first message, she was very communicative, flexible and so responsive. Through my dogs stay, she send pictures and updates. It seems like he had the best time!! 10/10 recommend Emily and will definitely be using her again in the future!”
“Brooke was an amazing sitter for our dog, Huck. She was quick to respond, sent updates while we were away, and provided a comforting environment for our anxious pup. Huck seemed to get along really well with her dog, and we could tell he was tired and happy when we went to pick him up. Would highly recommend Brooke and we would love to work with her again in the future!”
“Nicole was an absolutely incredible sitter! Our boy Felix had a blast staying with her while we went skiing. She sent us frequent updates and was extremely communicative and accommodating and we will definitely be using her again in the future!”
“We recently went on an overseas trip and needed somewhere for our pup to stay. We definitely didn't want to board him at a kennel/doggie daycare, so reached out to Eric. I can't put into words how happy we were with Eric & his family for how they took care of Jerome. Frequent photos and updates allowed us to enjoy our trip while knowing that Jerome was being treated as part of their family. Well definitely be reaching out to Eric again if/when we need a place for Jerome to stay. Would rate 10 stars if we could, such a great experience (for us and Jerome) :)”
“Ruchi was a wonderful care provider for our 11 year old Yorkie. He had 5 fabulous days being spoiled and pampered. Ruchi was great at sending me pictures and updating me throughout his stay .”
“Cia was great with my pup and he seemed to have a very happy time staying with her. Cia was very quick to respond to messages. I would 100% love to use her again and would recommend her to anyone needing a caretaker for their pup.”
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Rosan A.Star Sitter
“River had a great stay with Rosan. He had a great time playing with his dog Oggie. Rosan sent pictures every day and we were confident that he was in great hands. Highly recommend.”
John G.Star Sitter
“John was a fantastic sitter for our very energetic puppy. He provided us with updates multiple times a day and took great care of her. It was so nice to know our little pup was in great hands and had John’s own dogs to play with.”
Jackie M.Star Sitter
“This was our first time leaving our puppy with the dog sitter and we were feeling nervous but Jackie did a good job with our puppy. He played with him to make him feel relaxed. He also sent daily photos updates and great communication.”
Hannah M.
“Hannah and her family took great care of Bailey while we were gone. If we should venture away again, we will definitely use Hannah again to watch Bailey.”
Anneke M.
“Anneke communicated proactively throughout, was super kind, caring and professional. I would definitely leverage her services in the future and recommend her to others!”
Christopher M.
“Christopher was an excellent sitter for our elderly dog Emilie. This was our first time with him, and he was super flexible with our constantly changing schedule. He sent photos daily, kept us informed about how she was doing, and when my husband picked her up, she did not seem anxious to leave. At all! The home is lovely, nice big fenced yard, and their dog is a sweetheart.”
Michele B.
“Couldn’t imagine better care! I boarded my pup with Michele for a few days, and she was super communicative, flexible and kind. I could tell my pup felt comfortable with her right away. Would recommend her in a heartbeat!”
Chelsey Y.
“This was our first Rover experience. We were beyond pleased with Chelsey! She took such good care of our girl. We got daily pics and knew she was in great hands. We will definitely be using her again!”
Marine P.
“Great dog sitters! Marine was constantly sending me pictures of my pup, and he had a great few days with them. They have a large property and understand dogs very well. I will definitely be leaving my dog with them in the future!”
Laura C.
Star Sitter
“What a tremendous experience we had with Laura and her family. We recently relocated to the greater Burlington area and were so fortunate to find Laura through DogVacay. We were used to having a neighbor stay in our home when we were on vacation and this is the first time our dogs have stayed in another home - so, we weren't sure how they would settle in. About two-weeks before our trip we took "the kids" to meet Laura and her family for a "bark-n-greet" visit. She explained how things worked, we met their dog, they showed us the area and it was evident that she and her husband both love dogs very much. Their dog was great and all three got on well. When the time came for us to drop them off the night before the trip both my wife and I had full confidence that we could go and enjoy ourselves without any worries. We brought, at Laura's urging, the dog beds, bowls, food, and toys. We received regular daily photo updates, via text messages, from Laura that gave us peace of mind and made us laugh at how well they had settled in. Our dogs had a great time. Our older dog had to have daily meds administered and that went off without a hitch. They went on walks, went to the dog park, and became 50-pound "lap-dogs" during their time with Laura and her family. I wasn't sure they wanted to come back home! We highly recommend Laura and will be using her services again and again.”
Emily H.
“Emily was simply the BEST! From the very first message, she was very communicative, flexible and so responsive. Through my dogs stay, she send pictures and updates. It seems like he had the best time!! 10/10 recommend Emily and will definitely be using her again in the future!”
Natalie & Patrick G.
“Elfy had a wonderful stay with Natalie Patrick and their daughter. They are very welcoming and attentive. Good communication with photos. Their dog is very friendly.”
Brooke C.Star Sitter
“Brooke was an amazing sitter for our dog, Huck. She was quick to respond, sent updates while we were away, and provided a comforting environment for our anxious pup. Huck seemed to get along really well with her dog, and we could tell he was tired and happy when we went to pick him up. Would highly recommend Brooke and we would love to work with her again in the future!”
Peter P.
“Peter was wonderful! Tucker was super happy when we picked him up. Peter was easy to communicate with and sent us cute pics while we were gone which we loved!”
Nicole Jazmin M.Star Sitter
“Nicole was an absolutely incredible sitter! Our boy Felix had a blast staying with her while we went skiing. She sent us frequent updates and was extremely communicative and accommodating and we will definitely be using her again in the future!”
Eric A.
“We recently went on an overseas trip and needed somewhere for our pup to stay. We definitely didn't want to board him at a kennel/doggie daycare, so reached out to Eric. I can't put into words how happy we were with Eric & his family for how they took care of Jerome. Frequent photos and updates allowed us to enjoy our trip while knowing that Jerome was being treated as part of their family. Well definitely be reaching out to Eric again if/when we need a place for Jerome to stay. Would rate 10 stars if we could, such a great experience (for us and Jerome) :)”
Chad P.Star Sitter
“Chad was very good with our dog. Sent photos throughout and was easy to setup pickup and drop off with.”
Amanda G.Star Sitter
“Amanda was great! She sent us a bunch of pictures of Bowie while we were away. We felt confident knowing she had a bunch of experience working with other dogs.”
Ruchi N.Star Sitter
“Ruchi was a wonderful care provider for our 11 year old Yorkie. He had 5 fabulous days being spoiled and pampered. Ruchi was great at sending me pictures and updating me throughout his stay .”
Cia G.
“Cia was great with my pup and he seemed to have a very happy time staying with her. Cia was very quick to respond to messages. I would 100% love to use her again and would recommend her to anyone needing a caretaker for their pup.”
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Fairfax dog parents share their Rover experiences
Emily was simply the BEST! From the very first message, she was very communicative, flexible and so responsive. Through my dogs stay, she send pictures and updates. It seems like he had the best time!! 10/10 recommend Emily and will definitely be using her again in the future!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Fairfax is $60
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Sitters in Fairfax average 4 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Fairfax is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. 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 $30 to as high as $44 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 148 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 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 148 dog boarding sitters in Fairfax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Fairfax, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 96% 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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