House Sitting in Long Branch Creek, Arlington, VA

“Rachelle was really great with my cat, asking a lot of questions about her, sending pictures, and making sure I was updated consistently since I have anxiety about leaving my kitty alone for too long. She put that anxiety to ease and I knew she was in good hands with Rachelle!”

“Highly recommend Tori for you pet needs. She is extremely prompt in her responses. She sent pictures of the pets on her arrival to our home and then daily. She even sent a video. Our dog can be very nervous around new people but took right to Tori, putting our minds at ease while we were way. We will definitely be booking her again in the future.”

“Sarah was so communicative and sent multiple pictures and thoughtful notes about our dogs. She left our house spotless. I‘ve already requested a booking for our next trip.”

“Megan stayed at our house to watch our dog while we were out of town for a week. She was very responsible and communicative - we won't hesitate to book with her again!”

“Elsbeth was great with Gus! He tends to be a bit nervous on walks but she still worked with him and sent me updates on how he was doing. Also, came back to a clean home which is greatly appreciated after a long trip!”

“Carrie was phenomenal watching our dog while we were away! She met with us prior to find out all the details, and then sent multiple updates and pictures while we were away. Our dog was happy when we returned, and she was a very clean guest! Will definitely rebook with Carrie when we leave again!”

“Olympia was terrific, she took wonderful care of my rambunctious dogs and the house. She established a rapport with the dogs right away and did a really terrific job, I will absolutely book her again!”

“Jenna was great! It was our first time using Rover for a house sitter for our senior cat who can be very particular. She didn’t bat an eye at the three pages of notes I left. She was very responsive when we asked for updates and sent photos and videos to ease our anxieties about being away from our Ellie. We came home to a very happy kitty!”

“Kylee did an amazing job with our anxious pup! She couldn’t have been more patient or inventive, and our house was in great condition upon our return. We’ll definitely use her again!”

“Mansa was great - our dog loved her, she was prompt, great at communication, we would definitely use her again and would highly recommend her.”

“We are very happy return clients. Richard always takes great care of Mimi when we are away - she loves the long walks and attention that she gets from him! Richard is also respectful of our home, reliable and trustworthy.”

“Mallory is excellent with dogs. Our little Billy is shy but Mallory knew just what to do to get him comfortable with her. Mallory is also a great communicator. We highly recommend Mallory!!!”

“Rachel took care of my old man with the most care. I will definitely be requesting her again!”

“Cheyanne was absolutely amazing with my pup and sweet cat. She provided updates throughout their time together and it was obvious that Truffle and Titi were having a blast. Truffle and Titi don’t really enjoy spending time together so Cheyanne made sure to give them quality time separately. The house looked clean and perfect afterwards too. Thank you, Cheyanne, you’re great!”

“Sade was great as usual, this was the 3rd time we’d working with her and our dogs were so happy to see her again. The dogs were getting used to a new schedule and she took it in stride without any issue. Sade is always very easy to work with and communicates just the right amount with us!”

“Ali is such a warm and kind person and you can tell how comfortable and caring he is with dogs. He was very invested in following my care requests and left my home pristine. I would definitely use him again!”

“Mich was great with our anxious dog. She was confident, communicative and caring. She followed the instructions and gave Maya a lot of attention.”

“Gianni was an amazing sitter! She was very responsive and great with my dog, was so great to have the peace of mind while out for the evening. Will definitely rebook with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!”

About: *UPDATE - I will be unavailable most of January 2025. I am accepting requests for January 30, 2025 and beyond! * Winter weather = No problem! I lived in Michigan most of my life, and I am used to driving in (and taking dogs out in) all kinds of winter weather. I can help with shoveling snow, and help make paths for your dog to go out on your property, if needed! I've cared for large dogs of my own, for most of my life. I am adept at quickly figuring out a dog's favorite ways to play and interact, and that is a huge part of the bonding process for me. Volunteering at an animal shelter keeps my skills sharp when it comes to interacting with dogs of all sizes and all temperments. I currently dog & house sit for some of my neighbors and would like to spend more time, in-between, helping care for more pets. My childhood dog was a tawny Briard, who I loved to groom and trained to do several tricks! Dogs I've had as an adult include a 100+ lb Labrador Retreiver, an Australian Cattle Dog and a Pitbull Mix. I also have experience caring for dogs post-surgery. I will be unavailable most of January 2025. In February and March 2025, on Tuesdays and Thursdays I will be unavailable after 5 p.m. I am returning to school, to complete some cybersecurity courses, so I will likely have lots of available times on Rover through August 2025! I like to help pets keep their regular routine at home as much as possible. Walks and other enrichment activities can be mixed up, or a new surprise, to keep animals mentally stimulated and reduce stress. When staying overnight, I allow the pet(s) to sleep in the same bed with me if they want. Positive reinforcement is the only method I use for training or redirecting behavior in animals.

“This is my first time looking for a dog sitter through Rover. I am glad I found Jen. She is patient and very attentive to my dog. I must say my dog is not easy when it comes to a stranger… but Jen was able to work with her and made friends. I highly recommend her!”