Dog Boarding Goby
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“I’m so thankful for Connie, she took care of my pup and showed so much patience with him. She sent so many pictures and videos of him playing inside and outside, and even showing him working on an agility course! I will 100% be using her services again in the future and would recommend her to a friend with confidence.”
“We are grateful to have found Larissa as a sitter for our dog. He is elderly and we have been worried about boarding him. He also has separation anxiety. She has been good working with us and our dog helping all to feel comfortable. We are so glad to have such a homey personal environment. Love the daily updates!”
“I have to say this was my first time leaving my puppy with someone that wasn’t family. Audree took wonderful care of our fur baby. I will admit that he is a bit humanized so we probably need to come back for some four-legged socialization, indefinitely will be calling on Audree!”
“Amber was very responsive and sent daily photos and videos of our dog while we were away. We felt very comfortable knowing that our pup was being well loved and cared for by Amber. We would definitely recommend Amber!”
“Having Lorena keep our dogs was a great experience for us and more importantly, our dogs. They were treated as part of their family and made friends with them and the other dogs. Their home lay-out is so nice for the dogs to have private quiet time when wanted and mingle as well. Can't say enough good things about our experience.”
“Megan was absolutely wonderful with our girl Maggie. She was very accommodating and was able to take her last minute after our original dog sitter had something come up and was no longer able to watch our girl. Megan kept us updated with pictures and videos during Maggie’s stay which made us feel at ease while we were out of town. When we came and picked her up after our trip, Maggie looked like she had enjoyed her stay. Would definitely recommend Megan for anyone looking for a pet sitter. We will be using her again in the future!”
“We really appreciate Jorge and his family for taking really good care of Gatsby! They spoiled him and made him feel like he was part of the family! We highly recommend this family to anyone who wants their dog to have a ball, and be loved on!”
“Chloe officially has a fairy godmother 💕💕Ligia is a godsend for a picky eater. She hand fed Chloe when she wouldn’t eat. She recognized the Chloe is a mama’s girl and didn’t mind her following her around. Ligia provides individual attention for each of her charges. Can wait to use her again.”
“Tracy was outstanding! I’ve NEVER felt more comfortable leaving my Duke with anyone else as I did with Tracy. We received daily updates (pics/videos) of hun and it kept my mind at ease that our baby was being cares for. Thank you so much Tracy! You are a Godsend!”
“We are so happy we found Laurie to take care of our 12 year old Aussie. After the initial meet and greet she was able to take him in for a few nights while we were on travel at the last minute. Laurie is super friendly and you can tell she really cares for the pets she’s watching. All of the other dogs that she watches were all really friendly as well and we are really grateful that’s he got a lot of playtime in her fenced in back yard. Laurie was also super communicative and sent multiple updates and pictures everyday which we really appreciated. We will definitely be using her again in the future!”
“Eldeen and her family always take great care of our whippet puppy! He loves spending time there and always comes back happy. Eldeen and her family are super flexible and happy to accommodate whatever our schedule might be. Thanks again!”
“Paprika had another wonderful stay with Sonja & Phil! She absolutely loves them and they always give us such a peace of mind when our dog stays with them.”
“Milu loved staying with Phillip. We could tell by the pictures and videos he shared with us that she was happy and comfortable. We would definitely booked with him again. 100% recommended.”
“Once again Kathryn made our little Yogi feel right at home. She updated us throughout his stay with comments on his activity and behavior, as well as pictures. Yogi likes her home as much as he likes being home and it appears that his behavior and tendencies are the same at either location. Thank you so much Kathryn for making Yogi feel right at home!”
“Julie was very friendly and took very good care of Volt. She was very responsive and sent pictures and updates frequently. Volt seems to have really liked her and her pets. Will definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for boarding their pets.”
“Traci is phenomenal with our dogs! She took care of our furbaby a week after his surgery when my family had to go out of town. She made sure he was comfortable and was sure to provide updates throughout the time we were gone. We highly recommend Traci!”
“The BEST! We were hoping to find someone who cared for our little guy like we do and we found her. Linda and her family are amazing and deserve 6 stars. We will be using Linda's boarding services many, many more times!”
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Goby
This was our first time leaving our 12yo miniature dachshund, Dexter, with anyone other than a family member. Every one of the positive reviews for Larissa is 100% accurate! Larissa & her husband Seth are great people & they treated Dexter like family from the moment they met him. With the regular updates & photos, we were completely at ease knowing Dexter was in good hands while we were away. I can’t imagine leaving Dexter with anyone else & we will definitely be booking with Larissa the next time we need a sitter!
Larissa was a truly caring and attentive dog sitter. She kept me updated and made sure my pup felt comfortable, which I really appreciated. It’s clear she cares about the dogs she looks after. Overall, I had a positive experience and would recommend Larissa to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate sitter.
Larissa did a wonderful job taking care of Indigo! She kept me updated with pictures and messages so I always knew how my pup was doing. Larissa was incredibly kind, very flexible, and made drop-off and pick-up super easy. I could tell Indigo felt comfortable and well cared for. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!
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- Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
- 24/7 support from the Rover team–here to help if you ever need someone to talk to.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Goby home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Goby.
<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Goby sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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