Dog Boarding in Fairlington-Shirlington, Arlington, VA
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“Nina did such a great job of taking care of my small and nervous puppy Stella!! Stella warmed up really quickly and was super comfortable and happy staying with Nina. And Stella and Ricky were best friends as well. I recommend Nina to everyone and I will definitely be using her again in the future!”


“Christine has a fun, safe, and loving space for the dogs in her care. She limits the dogs she’s boarding, sends pictures, and gives feedback on how your pup is doing. Would definitely recommend Christine’s boarding services.”


“Another wonderful experience for our girl, June. She gets so excited when she sees Paul and when I pick her up I can tell she will miss him. It's also great that she sometimes gets to hang with other pups while Paul watches her. She comes home tuckered out in all the best ways and it feels like she got a vacation, too!”


“Lauren took such great care of Clover. She was very communicative & sent lots of updates. I was very far away & appreciated it. Lauren also picked up & dropped Clover off which was a huge relief! Thank you so much.”


“Donna provided very special care to Cocoa. She is a senior pup, and we are forever grateful that Donna provided updates as soon as anything of note happened. She was super responsive to all messages, and Cocoa was comfortable for the entire stay. We may not have Cocoa for much longer, and we are grateful that Donna was extra attentive to her needs and provided the best care possible. Many, many thanks.”


“Kelly was great and I felt comfortable leaving my pup with her. She was quick to respond to my request, to set up a meet and greet, and easygoing re: drop off and pickup. I will gladly book her again the next time I have a need.”


“Luciana was great with Bella! Based on the photos she would send I can tell Bella was comfortable with her and enjoyed her time. I look forward to having Bella stay with Luciana in the future if needed! Luciana was also flexible with my drop off dates/times when I was finalizing the details. Thanks so much again!”


“We couldn't be happier with Katie's care for our dog, Beans! We usually have a regular sitter, but when she became unavailable last minute, we were hesitant to try someone new. After meeting Katie at the meet and greet, we immediately felt at ease. She was incredibly responsive, caring, and made sure to send plenty of photos and videos, which was such a comfort while we were away. It was clear that Beans had the best time, and we knew she was in great hands. We highly recommend Katie and would definitely book with her again!”


“Chulpan and her family are wonderful sitters to our big dog, Tito. He is loved and feels like he is still with family when he is there, and I am so grateful to have met them! They took special care to administer his various medications and this was greatly appreciated. Will continue to book with Chulpan!”


“Mary went above and and beyond for my Vishaad. She sent updates of their activities and pictures as well. I felt very comfortable with her looking over my pup and would love to have her sit Vishaad again. Mary ensure Vishaad had ample attention and activities throughout the day. Thank you”


“Jodee, AJ and Maverick took care of our Daphne as if she was there own. She had a blast playing with Maverick and touring their neighborhood!!! Thank you for making Daphne feel at home❤️”


“Kelly was amazing with my 8 month old pug, Scout. It was Scout’s first time away from home, and Kelly put me at complete ease. She sent pictures and texts and was extremely responsive to my texts. Scout had so much fun playing with Hunter, and he came back home so happy. I had an emergency on the trip and thought Scout may have to stay with her longer, and she was completely willing to help. Thank you Kelly for being an amazing person and dog-sitter! We are currently booking her for our next trip!”


“Alyce and her family were amazing. They were fantastic with updates and we felt so reassured and comforted knowing Teddy was getting all the loves while we were away. Can’t recommend them enough!☺️”


“Best dog sitters!! We received so many great photos/videos while traveling and had total peace of mind that our pups were in good hands. Would absolutely book again. :)”


“Ferris had a great time staying with Kerry - We got periodic updates with photos and a very detailed report upon pickup. Ferris got a lot of attention and seemed really comfortable at Kerry’s place.”


“This was our first time using Rover and we couldn’t have chosen a better sitter. Jennifer was fantastic with Tuli and took very good care of her. She was also super responsive with any questions or concerns and provided plenty of update photos, which we appreciated very much. We will definitely choose her again.”


“Sonam (and her dog Loki!) did a great job looking after Lily for the first time over a long winter weekend. She provided many informative updates (even pics and videos) that let me know Lily was in capable hands and a caring home environment. When my flights had significant delays Sonam was more than accommodating to keep Lily until I arrived home safely. I won't hesitate to have Sonam watch Lily again.”


“Asia is a great find if you want your dog to get spoiled. We received numerous pictures while we were away. It was comforting to know she was safe, happy, and well taken care of. Thank you, Asia!”


“Isabelle loves animals, can be trusted and communicates well, she kept us up to date on Aria every single day, she provided pieces of mind every single day. I highly recommend her.”


“Russ was easy to communicate with before my dog's stay and provided frequent updates with photos during it. He and his family are very kind people and they took wonderful care of her. Would absolutely recommend him and use his services again.”

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Nina C.
Star Sitter


“Nina did such a great job of taking care of my small and nervous puppy Stella!! Stella warmed up really quickly and was super comfortable and happy staying with Nina. And Stella and Ricky were best friends as well. I recommend Nina to everyone and I will definitely be using her again in the future!”


Christine J.

“Christine has a fun, safe, and loving space for the dogs in her care. She limits the dogs she’s boarding, sends pictures, and gives feedback on how your pup is doing. Would definitely recommend Christine’s boarding services.”


PAUL B.Star Sitter

“Another wonderful experience for our girl, June. She gets so excited when she sees Paul and when I pick her up I can tell she will miss him. It's also great that she sometimes gets to hang with other pups while Paul watches her. She comes home tuckered out in all the best ways and it feels like she got a vacation, too!”


Lauren S.Star Sitter

“Lauren took such great care of Clover. She was very communicative & sent lots of updates. I was very far away & appreciated it. Lauren also picked up & dropped Clover off which was a huge relief! Thank you so much.”


Donna S.Star Sitter

“Donna provided very special care to Cocoa. She is a senior pup, and we are forever grateful that Donna provided updates as soon as anything of note happened. She was super responsive to all messages, and Cocoa was comfortable for the entire stay. We may not have Cocoa for much longer, and we are grateful that Donna was extra attentive to her needs and provided the best care possible. Many, many thanks.”


Kelly R.Star Sitter

“Kelly was great and I felt comfortable leaving my pup with her. She was quick to respond to my request, to set up a meet and greet, and easygoing re: drop off and pickup. I will gladly book her again the next time I have a need.”


Luciana V.

“Luciana was great with Bella! Based on the photos she would send I can tell Bella was comfortable with her and enjoyed her time. I look forward to having Bella stay with Luciana in the future if needed! Luciana was also flexible with my drop off dates/times when I was finalizing the details. Thanks so much again!”


Katie T.Star Sitter

“We couldn't be happier with Katie's care for our dog, Beans! We usually have a regular sitter, but when she became unavailable last minute, we were hesitant to try someone new. After meeting Katie at the meet and greet, we immediately felt at ease. She was incredibly responsive, caring, and made sure to send plenty of photos and videos, which was such a comfort while we were away. It was clear that Beans had the best time, and we knew she was in great hands. We highly recommend Katie and would definitely book with her again!”


Chulpan Z.
Star Sitter


“Chulpan and her family are wonderful sitters to our big dog, Tito. He is loved and feels like he is still with family when he is there, and I am so grateful to have met them! They took special care to administer his various medications and this was greatly appreciated. Will continue to book with Chulpan!”


Mary B.Star Sitter

“Mary went above and and beyond for my Vishaad. She sent updates of their activities and pictures as well. I felt very comfortable with her looking over my pup and would love to have her sit Vishaad again. Mary ensure Vishaad had ample attention and activities throughout the day. Thank you”


Jodee & AJ H.
Star Sitter


“Jodee, AJ and Maverick took care of our Daphne as if she was there own. She had a blast playing with Maverick and touring their neighborhood!!! Thank you for making Daphne feel at home❤️”


Kelly C.Star Sitter

“Kelly was amazing with my 8 month old pug, Scout. It was Scout’s first time away from home, and Kelly put me at complete ease. She sent pictures and texts and was extremely responsive to my texts. Scout had so much fun playing with Hunter, and he came back home so happy. I had an emergency on the trip and thought Scout may have to stay with her longer, and she was completely willing to help. Thank you Kelly for being an amazing person and dog-sitter! We are currently booking her for our next trip!”


Alyce P.Star Sitter

“Alyce and her family were amazing. They were fantastic with updates and we felt so reassured and comforted knowing Teddy was getting all the loves while we were away. Can’t recommend them enough!☺️”


Juliana G.Star Sitter

“Best dog sitters!! We received so many great photos/videos while traveling and had total peace of mind that our pups were in good hands. Would absolutely book again. :)”


Kerry W.Star Sitter

“Ferris had a great time staying with Kerry - We got periodic updates with photos and a very detailed report upon pickup. Ferris got a lot of attention and seemed really comfortable at Kerry’s place.”


Jennifer G.
Star Sitter


“This was our first time using Rover and we couldn’t have chosen a better sitter. Jennifer was fantastic with Tuli and took very good care of her. She was also super responsive with any questions or concerns and provided plenty of update photos, which we appreciated very much. We will definitely choose her again.”


Sonam S.

“Sonam (and her dog Loki!) did a great job looking after Lily for the first time over a long winter weekend. She provided many informative updates (even pics and videos) that let me know Lily was in capable hands and a caring home environment. When my flights had significant delays Sonam was more than accommodating to keep Lily until I arrived home safely. I won't hesitate to have Sonam watch Lily again.”


Asia M.Star Sitter

“Asia is a great find if you want your dog to get spoiled. We received numerous pictures while we were away. It was comforting to know she was safe, happy, and well taken care of. Thank you, Asia!”


Isabelle R.

“Isabelle loves animals, can be trusted and communicates well, she kept us up to date on Aria every single day, she provided pieces of mind every single day. I highly recommend her.”


Russ B.Star Sitter

“Russ was easy to communicate with before my dog's stay and provided frequent updates with photos during it. He and his family are very kind people and they took wonderful care of her. Would absolutely recommend him and use his services again.”
Fairlington-Shirlington dog parents share their Rover experiences
Rebecca and Max were absolutely amazing! Rebecca took incredible care of Luke and Leia, and it was clear from the start that they felt right at homw. Communication was constant, with regular updates and photos that gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She kindly accommodated to our dogs’ specific needs — including administering medications — with great attention and care. Luke and Leia also got plenty of exercise and socialization, which we really appreciated. They came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well-loved. We wouldn’t hesitate to rebook with Rebecca and Max — they’re truly exceptional!

JuJu was incredibly friendly and took amazing care of our dog! She sent updates and photos and I felt comfortable knowing my dog was in great hands! Would definitely reach out to her again in the future!

Jodee and AJ took great care of my dog- I'm so glad I found them! Our dog was well cared for, and all of the updates, pictures, and videos showed her comfortable, happy, and living her best life. It is evident that they love animals and definitely treat them as houseguests and not just pets ❤️

Emily was so great with storm. Very responsive and easy to communicate with. Sent me pictures and updates daily! Storm came back happy and seemed very entertained and enthusiastic after her stay with Emily. Definitely will be booking again!

Jessie and Erick took great care of our dog Mack! He was immediately welcomed into their home, and we could tell from the photos and updates that he was well cared for. Jessie and Erick had great communication throughout the planning process and the stay. Mack also had lots of fun with their dog, Charlie. Thanks Jessie and Erick - we'll definitely be back!

Emily took great care of our dog and was easy to communicate with. She proactively let me know that since it was so hot outside that she typically waits until after 8pm to walk the dog in the evening, which really made me feel good that she was going to take great care of our dog. We’d definitely have Emily sit again!

Christine was great . She kept us updated with pictures and messages. Our dog had a great time and made some new friends. We will definitely book her again.

Cristhian is a super pet-sitter! She delivered our dog in the middle of a rainstorm! Monty is always loved and comes home calm and happy after staying with Cristhian.

Dena did a great job watching our dog. Lots of flexibility, attention, and care. We really appreciate all the photos and updates

Erin and Devin were wonderful hosts! My dog seemed to enjoy their company and yard! They are both very caring, and dutiful about following instructions. Moreover, they were very understanding and worked with me for pickup/dropoff around respective travel schedules during the holiday weekend and subsequent week.

Jessy was great; very friendly and our dog seemed to love her, her backyard and his experience. We were happy with his stay and would book with her again!

Kathy was so great with my dog Goose. I handed him off with some tummy issues and Kathy took it in stride and made sure he was completely taken care of. She sent me regular updates with pictures and even fed him chicken and rice when his tummy issues hadn’t stopped. She was excellent and goes above and beyond! Thank you!

Eva was great. My dog Sienna was happy in her home and in a great mood when I picked her up. We got pictures of walks and Sienna relaxing and we were put at ease. Sienna got along with her dog really well.

Elena was great, providing lots of pictures and daily updates and our pup was clearly having a great time! She was also very flexible with updating his stay when our flights got completely messed up, which was a huge relief for us!

Liza was incredible with our 6 month puppy! She was extremely responsive during the booking process, and incredibly accommodating of changes in drop off and pick up. She provided regular updates where it was very clear our dog was having a wonderful stay. Cannot recommend enough!

Andrea was absolutely amazing with Astrid. She made sure Astrid felt right at home and checked in with us regularly (with some great photos!!). Astrid came home happy and healthy. Will definitely be keeping Andrea in mind for future care needs!

Michelle took excellent care of Milo and I can tell he felt at home. She helped me out with a last minute booking due to an unexpected work trip, and I really appreciate her flexibility. Lots of pictures and communication put me at ease.
Laura did a wonderful job taking care of our pup. He felt right at home with her from the start! She kept us updated regularly with pictures and videos, which gave us peace of mind. Highly recommend!

So wonderful! We appreciated their kindness, excellent communication and flexibility. We will definitely book again!

Sully had the best time with Becky! She treated him like a member of the family immediately, bringing him along for her 4th of July holiday festivities. She was super communicative, sharing photos and updates with us regularly. Sully loved hanging in her fenced in yard, playing with the other pups she was watching and snuggling with Becky on the couch.

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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 Fairlington-Shirlington.
Rover makes it easy to find Fairlington-Shirlington 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.
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.
