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Mickey S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Indian Head, MD, 20640

“Thank you so much for taking care of our little guys this weekend. Also thanks for the updates it gave my wife peace of mind while we were gone. We will definitely be working with you in the future.”

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Katherine & Marc K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

“We had such a great experience! This family was incredibly welcoming and made my dogs feel right at home. Communication was excellent — they were quick to respond and kept me updated with photos throughout the stay. I especially appreciated how comfortable they made even my shy dog, who didn’t want to leave when it was time to go! Highly recommend and will definitely book again. 🐾 We had such a great experience! This family was incredibly welcoming and made my dogs feel right at home. Communication was excellent — they were quick to respond and kept me updated with photos throughout the stay. I especially appreciated how comfortable they made even my shy dog, who didn’t want to leave when it was time to go! Highly recommend and will definitely book again. 🐾”

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Marcela R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 260 reviews
83 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Lorton, VA, 22079

“We’ve boarded with Marcela for years and it’s always a good experience. It’s comforting to know that the dog we drop off is the same dog we pick up in terms of health and personality. In the past we have used different sitters and would sometimes pick up our dog only to find she was sick or injured or exhibiting bad behavior because of the house rules or lack thereof but we never have to worry about that with Marcela. Thanks for another good stay!”

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Shari Y.
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Rebeca & Roman C.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 859 reviews
271 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Woodbridge, VA, 22192

“Rebeca cared for my two, beloved dogs for 8 days and did a fastastic job. My dogs ate well, enjoyed her back yard, and had no problems in her care. The photos she sent were adorable/heart-warming. Rebeca is a loving, kind person and her care of my pets was loving and kind. I recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent dog sitter.”

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Sabine C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
21 repeat clients
42 years of experience
Woodbridge, VA, 22192

“Sabine has become a true partner in caring for our aging little guy. Despite his fragility, she looks after him so well. We are deeply grateful to her’”

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Robyn J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
White Plains, MD, 20695

“Robyn came through when I needed it! Very personable, professional and accommodating! Looking forward to establishing a long lived boarding a relationship for the very near future! ;-)”

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Rae F.
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$49
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
19 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22303

“Rae is a kind and attentive person, and she made Oliver feel safe and comfortable during his entire stay. This was his first boarding experience not with family, and he had a good time. Will re-book!”

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Donna S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

“Boy, i feel really lucky to have come across Donna. Donna was awesome with Suzie. I was concerned since Suzie can be a feisty pup. But she took to Donna in no time and they really seemed to hit it off. Donna was very fast to respond and my mind was so at ease knowing that Suzie was in her care. I think that is about the highest praise i can possibly give.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Leslie T.
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Leslie T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22315

“Leslie was amazing with Trixie. We had a little incident with our first visit but she was very reassuring and made sure I feel informed as well as Trixie is taken good care of. I’d 100% recommend her fur babues”

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Sonal S.
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Rosalina V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Woodbridge, VA, 22193

“Rosalina was awesome. I had someone cancel on me and she was able to accept the job very last minute. She sent so many pictures each day. I would definitely recommend and use her services again.”

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

“The relationship started with a meet and greet and Yiqiuxi and Nick asked all of the right questions to ensure that it was a good fit. They were interested in his routines and most importantly the do's and don'ts so Gucci didn't pick up any bad habits. Next the drop off. They have a huge area for Gucci to get plenty of exercise and he showed an immediate sign that he was comfortable which sealed the deal. We could not be happier with how well our Gucci was taken care of (6 nights) I was truly impressed with the consistency in daily updates which included photos, cuddle time and summary of his day. We appreciate their flexibility when I needed to add an extra day due to travel delays. I highly recommend Yiqiuxi and Nick and I am getting ready to book a new date right away. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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Sitter Profile Image: Veronica G.
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Veronica G.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 629 reviews
351 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22032

“Veronica was amazing with my sweet girl Sophie! She sent me pictures while I was away and my girl looked so happy and relaxed when I picked her up. Highly recommend!! Thank you Veronica!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Matthew B.
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Matthew B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 152 reviews
63 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

“Matthew took great care of our dog! He regularly sent pictures and our pup came home exhausted from all the yard/park play. Will definitely book again with him next time we go away.”

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John & Joanna W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 109 reviews
40 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22033

“John and Joanna took great care of Eric. He’s an elderly dog and it sometimes takes him a day or two to get used to being in another house. They were very patient and were sure we had all his medication’s and sent us frequent updates while we were away. Would definitely recommend them for your pet.”

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Vincent R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 117 reviews
56 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22312

“This was Audrey's first overnighter, and I was a nervous puppy momma, but I can't say enough good things about Vincent. He is a true dog lover, and I'm lucky I found a sitter I can trust 100% with my pup. Audrey can sometimes suffer from separation anxiety, but she was so comfortable with Vincent that she made his home her home. Vincent sent many darling pictures, videos, and updates, so I was never concerned how she was doing in her new environment. His attention to her, and to me, set my mind at ease and really shows what a loving and professional attitude Vincent has toward his work as a dog sitter. I'm so happy I found someone I can trust. I'm booking Audrey for an extended stay with Vincent later this year, and I feel 100% confident in doing so.”

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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 was great. She sent photos every few hours and was very communicative. She took great care of our new puppy and we couldn’t have been happier.”

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Michelle A.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 128 reviews
58 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, VA, 22032

“Quincy had a great week with Michelle and her family, including Cinnamon. Quincy was taking medications and recovering from leg surgery. Michelle cared for him the way I would have. This was our first stay with Michelle and we will definitely stay with her again.”

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Audree R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 266 reviews
80 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

“Audree took great care of our Zeus and updated us with photos/videos of his stay. He’s made new friends and we are very thankful it was a pleasant time for him. Thank you so much! Highly recommend! 😊”

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AISHA J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 245 reviews
99 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Alexandria Wrest, Alexandria, VA, 22312

“Aisha was a great sitter! Keon seemed very happy and was on a great routine. Her checkups were very detailed which I appreciated he was in good hands!”

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Jodee & AJ H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 72 reviews
18 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22304

“Jodee and AJ are great. They were so patient as I worked through multiple schedule changes with my job leading up to the booking. My two beagirls were right at home with them and I enjoyed getting a few pictures/update each day. Both came home happy and healthy. We'll re-book with them for any future out of town trips.”

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Mr. Romero was wonderful. We were in a pinch and nervous about getting a quality dog sitter on short notice, but thankfully Mr. Romero was available. Throughout our dog Dexter’s stay, Jesus was very responsive to my messages, sending photos and videos. He was clear with procedures for drop off and pick up. Dexter was happy to be in the Romero house while we were out of town. We highly recommend!

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Michael E.
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We love Mickey! He’s trained my dog continually and kept my dog during the weekend to get him more used to other dogs and everything has gone well! We will continue training for life! Mickey is laid back and explains everything sufficiently for my family to use tactics for our dog.

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Jessica G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time using Mickey to board my dog I am very pleased and will only use him. Thank you Mickey

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Camille B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Never a bad time with Jesus! I know when he watches my dog he is going to be cared for, exercised, and socialized in a loving home! There is no one I feel more comfortable watching my dog!

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Michael M.
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Jesus always takes incredible care of our golden retriever, Teddy. We originally worked with Jesus to train Teddy as a puppy, and now he’s the only person we trust to board him when we’re out of town. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing Teddy is with someone who truly cares about him. Jesus sends us plenty of photos and videos throughout each stay, so we always know Teddy is having the best time. The biggest sign of all is how excited Teddy gets when we drop him off. He is always so thrilled to see Jesus. I highly recommend Jesus for boarding or training needs.

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Briana S.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Indian Head is $43 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $27 and $81 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 October 2026, there are 6,621 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Indian Head. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

94% of sitters in Indian Head 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 Indian Head home-away-from-home, 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 Indian Head.

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.

You and your Indian Head 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 , 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 .

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.

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