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Sitter Profile Image: Julie & Kenneth N.
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Julie & Kenneth N.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 164 reviews
65 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23505

“My loved dogs received excellent care! Lots of pics. Dogs were brushed and clean when I picked them up. Their tiny dog got along great with my bigger dogs! I recommend them and would use again.”

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Constance O.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Northampton, Hampton, VA, 23666

“Constance is great! Our schnauzer was in amazing hands, and he seemed to really love his time there. We will definitely schedule with Constance in the future and refer her to anyon els who may need dog sitter support.”

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Lauryn B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
26 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23608

“Lauryn is a sweet, caring individual. I couldn't have asked for someone better!! She loved my girls and treated them like her own!! I got pictures and videos every day, which set my heart at ease. I will definitely use her again!! 🥰”

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Laura H.
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Rodney M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 73 reviews
19 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

“Rodney is amazing! He took good care of our sweet standard poodle while we were out of town. Very responsive and friendly. My dog had the best days while staying with him. Highly recommend him!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cassandra & Tradd D.
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Cassandra & Tradd D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 56 reviews
27 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, VA, 23323

“This was our second time having Cassie and Tradd watch our dog while we were in vacation and we can’t recommend them enough! He ran right in, so excited to be there, and we always appreciate all the updates they send. Definitely the best home away from home for our fur child ❤️”

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Aurelie Claudie B.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 171 reviews
38 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23503

“I am SO appreciatve of Aurelie and her family! She was able to accomodate a last minute request for Halle, and I'm so glad I found her! She kept me updated through the weekend with multiple photos, and I could tell without a doubt, Halle was in wonderful hands. Would absolutely use again if we are in the area! Thank you SO much! ❤️❤️”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria & Matthew R.
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Maria & Matthew R.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

“My pup had the time of his life with Maria and Matthew. They treated him like he was part of the family right from the start, I was reassured knowing he was in great hands!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan M.
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Megan M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“It was Bandits 1st time away from us. Megan and her husband were very welcoming. They took great care of him. She very knowledgeable and loves all animals. If you need a sitter, look no further than Megan.”

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Gail T.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 72 reviews
36 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23707

“Gail was wonderful with Joy. I received pictures of Joy and a text on how Joy was doing. This was my 1st time using Gail and I was very happy with her care for my fur bady. I would recommend Gail service and I definitely will be coming back to her. Thank you so much!!”

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Tashaun F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 138 reviews
55 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Hampton, VA, 23605

“I will definitely use Tashaun again. Very professional and toke good care of my dog. I could tell he was very attentive and he also sent me pictures through out the day of my pup, so I felt very reassured and informed. This was my first time using Rover and it was a great experience. I found my dog sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vianca A.
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Vianca A.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
7 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Northampton, Hampton, VA, 23666

“Best experience I’ve had on rover!!! My dog moose came back so happy and he was clean and soft too! Vianca sent lots of pictures of him, I would def recommend booking with her!”

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Deidre Y.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
3 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

“Deidre did a wonderful job watching my two cats while I was in the middle of moving. Her experience with pets and cats specifically gave me peace of mind. She took great care of our cats and provided regular updates and photos. I would definitely recommend Deidre and would happily use her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cody M.
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Cody M.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23607

“Cody was fantastic with our two dogs! She watched them for two days and one night, and we couldn't have been happier with her service. She was extremely professional, friendly, and communicated clearly with us throughout the stay. She was even able to accommodate a last-minute schedule change without any hassle. Despite it being a short visit, she made sure to send photo updates and check-ins on how the dogs were doing. We highly recommend Cody and would definitely hire her again!”

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Ashley & Ashley U.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Newport News, VA, 23601

“Will definitely be using them again. I got pictures and updates everyday of Fred. After the meet and greet, I felt very at ease of leaving him.”

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Kimberly K.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Western Branch South, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23321

“Our second booking with Kimberly—and a longer one this time. Her care of our dog has been most excellent—we know he’s safe and loved on while we’re away.”

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Tavonne K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 84 reviews
48 repeat clients
2 years of experience
North King St, Hampton, VA, 23669

“Tavonne took very good care of my schnauzer Spanky over the Christmas & New Year's holidays. She sent plenty of pictures and kept me updated on how he was doing”

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Sitter Profile Image: Anastasia B.
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Anastasia B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23701

“Anastasia did a great job with our girls! Her backyard was big and specious, giving our high energy girls space to play! She sent updates daily and was very accommodating for our last-minute booking!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Robert B.
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Robert B.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“I had a wonderful experience with this dog sitter Right Robert! He took amazing care of my dog and treated onyx like family. I received regular updates, photos, and videos, which gave me us much peace of mind while I was away. My dog came home happy, well cared for, and clearly loved. I truly appreciate their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail. I would absolutely recommend Robert to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter, and I’ll definitely be booking with him again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexcia E.
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Alexcia E.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23435

About: Been taking care of great Danes and their litters for 4 years now and have always had big dogs in my life as well as owned my own cats for a while but generally do mostly enjoy cats! Tuesdays Thursdays and most Monday are completely free days for me! If my schedule does free up of course I'm open to making some errangements Very patient with any kind of animal and always have a plan for when the animals needs its freedom or when it's time to hold back

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Shelly S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 200 reviews
58 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23437

“Shelly was wonderful with my little heeler girl who is absolutely insane. She needs 24 7 playtime food happiness and above all just needs to burn energy, Shelly did a wonderful job with her I will use her again in the future.”

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Chels B.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Hobson is $40

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My three dogs have never been left any where before. Lisa did an awesome job for us. Highly reccomend,and will use her again.

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James P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Lisa and family for taking excellent care of Chance. For Chance not wanting to leave your house says a lot! They showed him much love and care. Would recommend Lisa over and over again!!

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Lynn M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We have been with Ms Lisa for 3 years. We are always able to enjoy our vacations because we know Philly is being well taken care of and loved. She’s the BEST.

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Shakema T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend Ranchaela enough. Our boy is heartworm positive and she did research on his limitations and how to handle them. We got daily videos and pictures. I have already booked more vacations for Mikey. There is do much doggie love in this house!

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Karen P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ranchaela is wonderful. Our little ones immediately gravitated to her and she was extremely communicative while we were away with providing updates, photos, & videos. I highly recommend her.

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Antonio B.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Hobson is $34 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $27 and $47 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 1,045 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Hobson. 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 Hobson 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 Hobson 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 Hobson.

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 Hobson. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% 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 Hobson 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.

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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