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Jingming H.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
11 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“This was our first visit—and the first time my dog Kenzie has ever been boarded with Jingming. Jingming was absolutely wonderful. She sent regular updates and photos, letting me know Kenzie was doing well, which truly helped put my mind at ease. She went above and beyond to make both me and Kenzie feel comfortable during our time apart. Kenzie can be a handful, especially since she’s blind, but Jingming made sure she stayed on her routine, ate well, and felt at home. She even used a camera so she could check in and see how Kenzie was doing, including how she slept she forwards them to me. Our flight was unexpectedly delayed, I reached out to see if she could keep Kenzie for one more day—and without hesitation, she said yes. That flexibility and kindness meant so much. I’m so grateful for the care, patience, and thoughtfulness Jingming showed. I highly recommend her and will absolutely go back to her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ren W.
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Ren W.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 489 reviews
148 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20876

“Leaving my dog Judah with anyone used to give me anxiety—until I met Ren. I don’t say this lightly: Ren is the kind of sitter every dog parent dreams of. From the moment Judah arrives, it’s like he steps into a doggy sanctuary—full of joy, freedom, care, and so much love. They treat him like family, and you can feel it. Judah absolutely lives for his time there—running free in their huge yard, playing with other dogs, and soaking up the calm, loving energy that Ren creates. In fact, last time I picked him up… he didn’t even want to leave. That says everything. What really stands out is how attuned Ren is to Judah’s needs. I can tell he’s not just “watched”—he’s understood. He comes home emotionally regulated, fulfilled, and so much more balanced than when I dropped him off. It’s like doggy therapy and vacation all in one. I would 1000% recommend Ren to anyone looking for a safe, beautiful, and deeply caring space for their dog. They don’t just watch your pet—they pour love into them like they’re their own. Judah and I are beyond grateful. Thank you, Ren!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophia C.
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Sophia C.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 444 reviews
171 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Yoshi always had great stay with Sophia. It's always a plus when we can go away without worries. Plus little gesture by sending us picture/pictures on daily basis is quite comforting.”

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Pam F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Pam was amazing with my pup! She sent regular updates, was very well prepared, and definitely gave lots of love to her throughout the stay. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a boarder!”

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Wendy C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North potomac, MD, 20878

“I recently found Wendy to watch my pup who exceeded my expectations! She is professional, has great space for dogs and genuinely cared for my dog. I loved receiving regular updates and pictures, which showed my baby was happy and well-cared for. Communication was fantastic; she promptly answered all my questions and kept me informed throughout the stay. I highly recommend Wendy anyone looking for reliable and caring pet care!”

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Nithya R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20886

“You can tell that Nithya has a deep love and care for all dogs. We felt incredibly welcomed by her and comfortable leaving our dog in her care. Koda and Snowy are so friendly and well-trained too!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Gail & Kris C.
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Gail & Kris C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 88 reviews
26 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Gail and Kris never disappoints, they have always cared for Bennett as their own. They are flexible, and always ready to help in any situations. My family and I will always use their services which is the best.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Rong J.
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Rong J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20850

“Rong was fantastic! She communicated regularly and Ralphie came home happy. I can’t ask for much more than that! Her dog, Lucky, is also a sweetheart and made a good companion for my dog.”

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Stephanie F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rockville, MD, 20851

“Stephanie has been wonderful to communicate with. I enjoyed our meet and greet and appreciate the thorough exchange of information we had, including allowing Starbucks to be acquainted with areas inside and outside of her house. She made Starbucks feel immediately comfortable. I appreciate her patience as I provided handover notes for his care, including the fact that she is able to administer Starbucks' insulin shots. I very much appreciate her experience and comfort caring for senior dogs! It made me feel so much at ease leaving Starbucks under her care, and not at all worried even with Starbucks' separation anxiety. One of the best parts is seeing pictures of him feeling at home in her home and receiving an update. I also know that Stephanie's family had an integral role in welcoming Starbucks to their home and making him feel a part of their home. Thank you, Stephanie, for your loving care and attention that you gave Starbucks!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivan M.
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Ivan M.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 161 reviews
65 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“Ivan and his family are a dream! They took such great care of Maxy while we were gone. Great communication and complete flexibility with drop off and pick up. You can tell that Ivan and his family truly love animals. My dog has issues with being left alone, and it was so nice at Ivan’s as his family all works from home and help to take care of your pet. In this case, it worked out so well as Maxy was never left alone once. They have a nice fenced in area and a dog door for easy in/out access. We loved their dog Sunny too, who was so mild mannered and a great companion for Max. Thank you so much! We can’t wait for the next time ;)”

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Tatyana S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
5 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

“I just wanted to say a big thank you for taking such great care of my sweet Kenzie this weekend 🐾💕. You were amazing—always keeping me updated, sending the cutest pictures, and being so gentle and patient with her, especially with her being blind. It really meant a lot to me to know she was safe, loved, and in such good hands. I also appreciate you letting me know about the little accident in her kennel 💦—you were so honest and attentive, and that shows just how much you care. You’re truly such a kind and loving person, and it shows in the way you treated Kenzie. I will definitely be using you again in the future! 🥰🐶 Thank you again!”

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Evvery S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 150 reviews
39 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Evvery is amazing! She took such great care of my dog even in this difficult winter weather with snow and ice covering the ground, and especially giving her special care when she got a small cut on her paw. Excellent communication with both photo and video updates. Thank you again Evvery!! : )”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cornell S.
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Cornell S.
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$44
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Reese had a good time with Cornell. He took Reese on long walks and to the park to help get his energy out. Cornell was very responsive in his commutation and was flexible and helpful when my schedule changed. We will for sure book him again soon.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Karen D.
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Karen D.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 185 reviews
53 repeat clients
11 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

“I left my kitten (4wks old) with Karen and Harrison and their animal menagerie and he went from being a bit overwhelmed to fully integrated into the whole household. He made best friends with another young cat and was mothered by one of their pups. I couldn't be happier with the opportunity to socialize him while we were away! Got lots of updates and videos along the way, which really put me at ease. Thanks, Karen! Happy to have found y'all.”

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Brianna B.
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$41
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
26 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Brianna took great care of our 15 yr old greyhound during our vacation. She was very accommodating for his special needs as a senior - schedule, medications, and his gear (beds, rugs/mats, crate, raised bowls, etc). We 100% recommend her as a caring and thoughtful dog sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Marylee K.
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Marylee K.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

“Marylee was wonderful. Our girls loved going there. She has a wonderful LARGE back yard that the dogs loved. I have moved out of the area so unfortunately, we can't use her anymore, but if we were close enough, we certainly would.”

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Mindy N.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 176 reviews
53 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Germantown, MD, 20874

“Mindy took great care of my dog Maui! She helped out super last minute when I had another boarder cancel on me! I’ll be using her for boarding again for sure!”

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James & Nicolette W.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
22 years of experience
North Potomac, MD, 20878

“James and his family took great care of Piper while we were away for the weekend. She came home tired and happy.”

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Shadid D.
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$59
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
16 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

“Shadid was great! She made me feel very comfortable (and my puppy)! She sent me multiple pictures and a video even though it was a 14 hour stay. It was easy to fall asleep knowing daisy was in great hands!”

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Dawn S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Darnestown, MD, 20878

“Dawn was a terrific choice for our dogs. Both our dogs felt at home and were treated with the best care! Dawn kept us informed throughout the entire weekend with updates and pictures. We definitely will book again!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cindy provided friendly, responsive coordination and was very accommodating and flexible with receiving our dog Lucia for her first visit. She welcomed Lucia into her home and treated her just like one of her own pets! We look forward to booking another stay with Cindy soon!

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Amanda M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cherry was happy and healthy when we picked her up, and we received several updates that showed she was having a great time. Cherry will definitely be back if P.A. will have her! Thank you for everything!!

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Ashley R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marylee is absolutely priceless. She always takes great care of our pup, is extremely reliable, and very flexible. Her place is our dogs home away from home!

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Brett P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda took such a wonderful care of our anxious dogs while we were away! Our shy dog warmed up to her very quickly and she went above and beyond taking our other dog to the vet when he got sick - we are very thankful for her!

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Phoebe M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenda was fantastic! She took great care of our dog for the day, was attentive and kind. Highly recommend!

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Peter D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daien was great and responsive during Cheddar’s short stay. I just wish she had shared more pictures of him every day.

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Samridhi S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dianne and Jake were awesome! Sometimes our pup can get a little anxious while we're away, but they made her feel right at home. The updates and photos they provided us also put us at ease while we were away. We would definitely recommend them for your next Rover!

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Rosanne P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Monika was FANTASTIC and took excellent care of my little guy. She went above and beyond by giving him a light wash around his face, due to his long hair getting slightly messy when he eats. She gave me regular updates and adorable photos of Biscuit during his stay with her and her family. He seemed very happy and upbeat when he first met her, and seemed to bond with her very quickly. I appreciated her making time to let me bring him over for an initial meet and greet, so he could get familiar with his temporary home away from. She was incredibly kind, friendly, knowledgable and had excellent response time. I will absolutely book with her again!

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Reiscia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michael was a great fit for our medium-energy dog who does best without a pack of others around. He showed great care and concern for her well being and paid attention to her care instructions. Will definitely return next time we have need.

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Laura O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We so appreciate Adam and Jill taking such great care of Winnie. They took her for walks and she had a lot of fun with their dogs! They sent us photos/videos daily and were very responsive if we had any questions. Very nice family and we will definitely utilize them for Rover again! Thank you!

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Christine Tyler
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Super chill and nice family, took care of our 4 yr old pit with love and care, kept us updated with pics. Definitely recommend.

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D'Angelo M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ben was fabulous!! He sent pictures and kept me updated. The dogs were very well taken care of. I will definitely leave my babies with him again!! Thank you!!

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Silvia E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberly gave constant updates throughout Ghost’s short stay and loved on him like he was her own. When Ghost suffered a medical episode in her care she immediately reached out to both myself and his vet which I greatly appreciated. I also really love the fact that she only accepts one booking at a time. I’ll definitely book with her again!

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Kylia R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We can’t say enough great things about Jingming! She took wonderful care of our fur sons, Mochii and Mango, while we were away for five days. She provided daily updates with pictures and videos and kept us informed about their overall well-being. She truly treated them like her own, and we are so grateful for the care and love she gave them.

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Wilson L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ebony is truly an exceptional dog sitter. She took care of my dog, Booboo, from December 28th to January 8th and treated him like her own. She sent daily updates and photos, which gave me complete peace of mind. It was clear how much love, attention, and care she gave him throughout his stay. Booboo was happy, safe, and very well cared for. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely trust and recommend Ebony to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.

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Rozita A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent care for our dog. They seemed very interactive with plenty of walks and were receptive to our care instructions. Additionally, they brought to our attention an ear infection that he seemed to be developing, which allowed us to get prompt care for our dog upon our return from an extended trip!

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Nicholas A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolina and Ana were fantastic sitters and treated our dog as if she was their own. You can definitely tell they treated our dog with love, care and attention. We loved the constant updates and pictures, and felt comfortable knowing our fur baby was in good hands. We will definitely use Carolina again in the future.

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Stephanie P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

It was always a pleasure for Simba boarding at Tatyana’s home. Simba was always taken care like he is her own! I got multiple photo check in from her: Every walk, every meal. I can feel she is a true animal lover. If you are looking for anybody to take care of your pup while you are away, Tatyana is the top choice! 100% recommend

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Miranda L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Clover had a great time with Nithya and her huskies. We first did a meet and greet so that Clover could get acquainted with the dogs and the house. It was especially helpful that Nithya is used to huskies and their whiny nature.

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Mae W.
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Karen was very welcoming, and was great with an older dog. Winston had a wonderful stay, and will be having a sleepover at her house next time we travel!

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Margaret M.
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As of Feb 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $72 per night.

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As of Feb 2026, 7,217 sitters provided dog boarding in Gaithersburg. 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, 91% of Gaithersburg dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg.

Rover makes it easy to find Gaithersburg 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 7,217 dog boarding sitters in Gaithersburg on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Gaithersburg, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 85% 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.