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Sitter Profile Image: Nikki G.
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Nikki G.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 92 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Saint Leonard, MD, 20685

“Nikki was very responsive and sent picyures throughout my trip. My pup even had accidents. Thats right i said accidents with an s! And she was so sweet about it. My pup came home happy and i felt at easy the entire time. One less thing to worry about. I will rebook and i recommend you check her out if you need a dog sitter!”

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Jessica S.
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George S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
9 repeat clients
19 years of experience
St Leonard, MD, 20685

“George (Chip).was great! Brandy was well cared for. He provided updates and was even able to accommodate a last minute change where she needed to stay an extra night. Would highly recommend. Thanks Chip!”

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Daniela H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
5 years of experience
Prince Frederick, MD, 20678

“Daniela was an amazing puppy sitter! Bruno absolutely loved her and her sweet family. While we were out of town, Daniela communicated with us daily and sent us the cutest photos and videos the entire time. We are so thankful that she was able to accommodate our last-minute request. With all the belly rubs and cuddles, I’m sure our furbaby had an amazing time and we’ll definitely be rebooking with her next time!”

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Melissa G.
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Michelle M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732

“Michelle was fantastic with our pup! He had so much fun playing with her sweet dog and friends, and she sent us pictures throughout his stay so we could see how happy he was! She was great at arranging pickup and drop off, to make sure it worked with our schedule too. Will definitely be rebooking when we need.”

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Stephanie L.
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Kelly & Maurice G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 384 reviews
118 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774

“We greatly appreciated Kelly and Maurice's flexibility when we had a last minute request for our Roxy. She was well taken care of, loved on, and made comfortable as soon as we dropped her off. It helped ease our minds knowing that she was in a great environment!”

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Emily H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Hollywood, MD, 20636

“~ I highly recommend Emily! She was amazing with my boy Blackjack. My 1st time with Emily & will definitely be a return customer! Emily sent pics with a update every evening.. Sent my boy home with a cute scarf & a brand new toy, bc my boy fell in love with the same kind of toy that her dogs were playing with & she said we have extras & he loves it so much.. Emily is the SWEETEST!!”

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Bianca M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Owings, MD, 20736

“The perfect fit! Bianca and her family welcomed my pup in their beautiful home and treated her like she was their own. Their dog Maggie was the perfect playmate and I came home with one happy tired dog. It feels so good knowing when I travel Harper now has loving and fun place to go. Thank you so much Bianca ❤️”

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Linda W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 133 reviews
48 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington-Park, MD, 20653

“She’s the best ! I had a last minute family situation and she was able to accommodate getting my dog later in the evening and kept her longer than expected! Thank you !”

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Lynette & Vincent H.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 838 reviews
194 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

“My Hendrix is very spoiled and they took excellent care of him and was able to get picky eater to eat. I received daily communication and pictures that kept me at ease on my vacation. Will use again”

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Jaliah D.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lexington park, MD, 20653

“She was absolutely wonderful! She was very kind, communicative, and clearly cared a lot about my puppy. She kept me updated throughout the stay and sent lots of pictures, which really helped put my mind at ease while I was away. It made such a difference knowing my puppy was in good hands. I would definitely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful pet sitter. 🐾”

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Lindsay H.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

“Lindsay is amazing! I took a trip abroad and left my fur babies in her care while I was away and I couldn't be happier with the service she provided. Lindsay is very responsive and provided pictures and updates without me ever having to ask. I highly recommend her for your boarding needs. I will most definitely be sending my babies back to her for future trips.”

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Yiqiuxi & Nick L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
White Plains, MD, 20695

“I love love LOVE having CiCi care for my fur baby Charli! She stayed four nights without her baby shadow, my other spoiled pooch, and she enjoyed outdoor play, made new friends, and even got a manicure and pedicure! I always feel confident leaving my dogs in her care because she cares for them as if they are her own. I recommended her recently to my neighbor for her puppy and she is also pleased with the care she received. We will continue to use her for our extended stay needs for sure!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Anika C.
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Anika C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 47 reviews
14 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Mechanicsville, MD, 20659

“Once again we had Anika watch our Max and once again we had one happy puppy both when we dropped him off and when we picked him up! We are so happy we found her and Max loves his time spent with Anika and Chip.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mya P.
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Mya P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732

“Mya cared for our dog (Harley) like she was her own! Harley has anxiety when we leave her but she was clean, calm and relaxed when we picked her back up. Mya sent us photos and communicated with us consistently while we were away so we felt at ease that our girl was well cared for in our absence. We will be booking with Mya again soon!”

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Lashelle C.
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$55
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
9 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20601

“Lashelle sent me pictures and messages about what was going on with Bentley everyday. I never really trusted anyone taking care of my baby until I met Lachelle on River.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha W.
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Samantha W.
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$31
per night
18 years of experience
Port Republic, MD, 20676

About: I’ve had pets since I was a kid and wanted to turn my love into my career so I started vet tech school. I work at a boarding facility so I’m no stranger to messes. I’m experienced with training young pups, senior care, and giving medications. I work part time currently, so my availability is pretty flexible and will have plenty of time to care for and play with your pets. I have an unfenced yard, but the neighborhood is about a mile one way so they’ll have plenty of space to take walks. I also live close by a dog park that we can visit if they need a little extra space to run around. I have a dog and a cat but my cat will only be limited to my room.

Sitter Profile Image: Danny L.
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Danny L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
14 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Fort Washington, MD, 20744

“Spenser loved staying with Danny, Damaris, and Thor! They are such kind and caring people, and their own dog Thor is absolute sweetheart. I felt at ease knowing my pup was in a loving home. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, dog-loving sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra B.
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Alexandra B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lusby, MD, 20657

About: My name is Alexandra. I have 3 Chihuahuas. I also have a 17 year old dachshund. My pups are my world! My little fur babies as I like to call them. I absolutely love dogs. My whole life I have been an animal lover. I have 20 years plus years experience with dogs. I've never met a dog that didn't like me. My Schedule is very flexible. I am available is for walks and in home sitting/day visits. I can not do overnight visits. Please don't haste to contact me if you have any questions and concerns. Thank you for you time and I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your little fur babies! Have a wonderful day! Alexandra My schedule is open. Depending on when care is needed depends on how often I will come and how long I can stay. 24 / 7 I provide a safe, loving environment for pets to enjoy and feel comfortable in. Lots of pets and companionship will be provided for your loved one.

Sitter Profile Image: Beauty W.
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Beauty W.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20603

“Beauty is a friendly sitter with excellent communication skills. She frequently shared videos and photos of my dog sleeping and playing. If she had any questions, she asked promptly. The accommodations for my dog were also comfortable and suitable.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Antavia G.
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Antavia G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

“Antavia was fantastic! She took amazing care of our dog, kept us updated, and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. We highly recommend her and will definitely book with her again!”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Governor Run is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing sitter and boarding set up. She made me feel less anxious about leaving my baby and pick up was amazing. Thank you Nikki for being so accommodating 🙏

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Jai B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nikki was very responsive and sent picyures throughout my trip. My pup even had accidents. Thats right i said accidents with an s! And she was so sweet about it. My pup came home happy and i felt at easy the entire time. One less thing to worry about. I will rebook and i recommend you check her out if you need a dog sitter!

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Jessica S.
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As of November 2026, there are 599 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Governor Run. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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.

95% of sitters in Governor Run can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this 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 Governor Run 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 Governor Run.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Governor Run. On Rover:

  • 86% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Governor Run 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 MD 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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