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Sitter Profile Image: Denise R.
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Denise R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 148 reviews
58 repeat clients
5 years of experience
hollywood, MD, 20636

“Denise and her husband took great care of our two dogs for 10 days. Denise sent plenty of updates and photos. One of our dogs is very skittish but she warmed up to Denise very quickly. I will definitely use them again in the future.”

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Melanie & Randy W.
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Brooke H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
17 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Leonardtown, MD, 20650

“Brooke is excellent with Jasper her reports are very detailed and she is proactive in trying to help Jasper with his training accomplishments. Also a very good individual for boarding.”

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Nikki G.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 88 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Saint Leonard, MD, 20685

“Nikki is absolutely amazing. My dog is very nervous around people, she did not rush him. Initially, I reached out to have her handle some dinners a couple of times a year but then I had an unexpected death in the family that required me to go out of town for seven days. She was wonderful working around my schedule. We received multiple updates showing how happy he is hanging with her family and dogs. This meant the world to us knowing he was is such good hands.”

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Bonnie H.
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Amber M.
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$50
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4.4 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
10 years of experience
Mechanicsville, MD, 20659

“Hermione had a great experience with Amber. She loved playing with her children. Hermione’s first boarding experience was great. Looking forward to getting Amber again!”

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Sarah B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
La Plata, MD, 20646

“Sarah was absolutely amazing with Marco and Polo! From the moment we dropped them off, we felt completely comfortable knowing they were in caring and loving hands. She kept us updated, treated them like family, and clearly paid attention to their individual personalities and needs. Marco and Polo came home happy, relaxed, and well cared for — which says everything. Sarah went above and beyond, and her kindness and professionalism truly stood out. It’s hard to find someone you can fully trust with your pets, but Sarah made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, compassionate, and attentive sitter. We will definitely be booking with her again. Thank you again, Sarah, for taking such wonderful care of our boys!”

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Tina R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
40 years of experience
California, MD, 20619

“Tina was fantastic! She sent me text messages, pictures, and videos of my Boston Terrier, Lee Lee. Tina took Lee Lee to the local dog park for exercise and cuddled with her in the evenings. I don't think my dog missed me at all. I will definitely use Tina in the future.”

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Marcy W.
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Haley W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lusby, MD, 20657

“Haley is the best! She accommodated my schedule & went above and beyond for my fur baby, Charlie. I was able to go on an overnight trip with no stress about how Charlie was doing.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan J.
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Megan J.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 140 reviews
57 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Welcome, MD, 20693

“So glad to have found Megan to watch my dog, Freya! Megan sent pictures & video of Freya having a great time. I could tell Freya was comfortable right away at our meet & greet & looked so happy when I picked her up. Megan is so friendly and patient, can’t thank her enough for taking such good care of my baby! 😊”

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Jessica M.
Sitter Profile Image: La Tasha T.
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La Tasha T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
27 repeat clients
30 years of experience
WALDORF, MD, 20601

“LaTasha provided such great care to Deuce. The videos and pictures sent each day helped me in knowing that he was having fun and in a safe place. I will absolutely use her services again.”

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Kelly G.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 340 reviews
157 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Hughesville, MD, 20637

“Kelly is amazing. Her personal care and compassionate attitude was evident when we picked up our dog. She spoke about my dog’s habits and personality just like she behaves with family. I definitely felt my dog was happy and well cared for. She updated me with pictures and information each day. Which helped carried my children through our vacation. Major bonus detail!!! A+ + care I would definitely recommend Kelly.”

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Jill M.
Sitter Profile Image: Yiqiuxi & Nick L.
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Yiqiuxi & Nick L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 78 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
White Plains, MD, 20695

“I’m happy that I left my dog with Yiqiuxi and Lee. She did so good with them and didn’t have any anxiety. They sent pictures and gave me updates on how she was doing every day. I will definitely use their services the next time I go away.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Aaron & Tia M.
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Aaron & Tia M.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
16 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Clinton, MD, 20735

“Aaron and Tia are hands down the best ever. They are super friendly loves dogs and I can’t even thank them enough how they have helped me in last minute dog sitting but just the care they show with my dog. Trust me if you are looking for a sitter that just loves animals Aaron and Tia are your people this is my second time and they are 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You won't go wrong”

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

“Anika did an excellent job with my baby, October. She communicated with me throughout his stay with texts, photos, videos. October wasn’t quite ready to leave her, which makes me feel the love and care she has for my furbaby. I will definitely be using her in the future.”

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Lori W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732

“We have used Ms. Lori several times to watch Cooper, and we will definitely continue booking with her in the future. Every time we drop Cooper off, he gets excited and starts barking as soon as he sees her house! She sends us daily updates and photos, which our kids absolutely love seeing. We always feel comfortable knowing Cooper is in good hands with her. I would highly recommend Ms. Lori to anyone looking for someone to care for their pet!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Rena L.
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Rena L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 82 reviews
27 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20603

“Rena took such great care of our fur baby. The regular photo and video updates were greatly appreciated. Kesha almost didn’t want to leave. We’ll definitely be a return family,”

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Sitter Profile Image: Matthew Y.
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Matthew Y.
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$50
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10 years of experience
Mechanicsville, MD, 20659

About: Your pet's safety, comfort, and well-being are my top priorities. I have professional experience working as a dog handler with detection canines, which has given me hands-on experience with canine behavior, handling, safety, and maintaining a structured environment. I understand that every pet has a different personality, comfort level, and set of needs, and I take the time to provide appropriate care for each pet entrusted to me. Safety is always the priority for your pet, my family, other animals, and anyone interacting with your pet. I believe good boarding should provide owners with peace of mind knowing their pet is being cared for by someone who is attentive, responsible, and experienced around animals. Pets are housed in a secure, indoor, climate-controlled kennel area where they can remain comfortable regardless of the weather. They also have access to a fenced outdoor kennel area that provides additional space, fresh air, and shelter from the elements. I provide a clean, structured, and secure environment and will follow your pet's normal feeding schedule, medications, routines, and other care instructions as closely as possible. Whether you're away for a night, a weekend, or a longer trip, my goal is simple: keep your pet safe, comfortable, well cared for, and give you confidence that they're in capable hands while you're away. I work offsite during the day, but I have a strong and dependable family support system at home to ensure pets receive appropriate oversight and care throughout the day. I personally handle morning and evening care, including feeding, exercise, kennel care, and ensuring each pet’s individual needs and routine are being met. Our boarding kennel is separate from our family home, providing pets with their own dedicated, quiet, and controlled space. The indoor kennel area is climate controlled and provides access to a secure, fenced outdoor kennel area with shelter, allowing dogs to safely spend time outside when appropriate. While I am at work, trusted family members are available to provide supervision, potty breaks, feeding, exercise, or other care according to each pet’s needs. I remain responsible for their overall care and delegate daytime responsibilities with clear instructions. I also maintain video surveillance of the kennel areas, allowing me to monitor pets throughout the day even while I am offsite. My professional experience handling detection canines has made safety, structure, and responsible handling especially important to me. My goal is to provide a secure environment with consistent care while minimizing unnecessary interactions between boarded pets, our household, and other animals. Safety is the foundation of how I care for animals. My professional experience handling detection canines has taught me the importance of understanding canine behavior, maintaining secure environments, following established routines, and never taking unnecessary risks with an animal in my care. Our boarding kennel is separate from our family home, providing a dedicated and controlled environment for our guests. Dogs stay in a clean, climate-controlled indoor kennel with access to a secure, fenced outdoor kennel area with shelter. This setup allows me to control interactions and provide each dog with appropriate space rather than requiring unfamiliar pets to immediately integrate into a household environment. The kennel areas are also under video surveillance, allowing me to monitor pets when I am not physically present. My family provides additional daytime oversight and supervision while I personally remain responsible for each pet’s overall care. I take owner instructions seriously and want to know about your pet’s temperament, routines, triggers, medical needs, and any behavioral concerns before their stay. Honest communication helps me keep your pet, my family, and other animals safe. We are an animal-loving family with our own very well-loved barn cats, so responsible animal care is already part of our everyday life. My goal is to provide owners with peace of mind knowing their pet is staying in a safe, secure, structured, and caring environment.

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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

“WE WERE TURNED AWAY BY SOOOO MANY SITTERS... I checked the schedule of every sitter before making contact to ensure that they were available. I made contact with at least 10 sitters and got "I'm out of town" or no response at all. The issue was my dog was asked not to return to a commercial kennel "Muddy Paws." There was no violence or aggressive behavior, just anxiety shown by barking, howling, tipping food, and water. But all of this is in Ash's bio, and finally, someone was real enough to tell me. "After reading your dogs bio, I don't feel comfortable with him." So I gave up and started to cancel a much needed family vacation. Then I got a small sign and tried Lindsay. She was the only one who asked, "What happened at Muddy Paws?". From there, we exchanged texts, and she asked if we could have a meet and greet that day. We had a wonderful meet and greet, and she took Ash for our vacation. And from there, we were thoroughly impressed. We got pictures, videos, and text messages. My wife actually got a little jealous due to how comfortable Ash looked and smiled in every picture. Plus, he found a new best friend in her dog, Remi. Now, if you are curious to know how Ash did, I highly recommend you ask Lindsay. She even went as far as to write something the other sitters could read that would educate them on Ash's behavior. And we appreciate that so much. BUT AS LONG AS LINDSAY IS A SITTER, ASH DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER SITTERS. THANKS YOU, Lindsay, from the entire Jones family.”

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Tanita & Terrence B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 209 reviews
81 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Waldorf, MD, 20603

“This is the second time Taniya and Terrence watched our Yankee. We love the daily photos and updates. We felt confident and relived knowing they are caring for her. Taniya, Terrence and family go above and beyond to ensure a safe, and loving environment.Yankee came back to us happy and healthy. It is such a relief to not worry while we are away. Thank you!!!! 💙💙”

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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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Erin D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Swan Point, MD, 20645

“She was so awesome! Really took care of our Gretchen for first time we left her with anyone besides family. She made entire process comfortable and sent me pictures and updates. I will use her again if I have a need. She was so great!!!”

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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 Helen 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 Helen.

<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 Helen 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.

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