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Lauren S.

Great Falls, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Lauren can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

I work from home regular 9-5 hours. I take frequent breaks before, during, and after work to feed, potty and exercise our fur buddies. I'm here to let them in and out of our large backyard for frequent breaks and play time.

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About Lauren S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced backyard, with pickets to keep smaller breeds safe. I'm constantly checking that the gates are closed. They can sleep anywhere in our house, and most are comfortable doing so without a crate. When the weather is nice, I'll work on our deck to give them more outside time (because let's face it... these velcro sweeties want to be wherever I am!)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lauren S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. My preference is for friendly dogs with at least basic training, and no accidents in the house.

A typical day

I feed them breakfast around 7am, and let them out in the backyard for potty breaks and getting their morning energy out. I take them on a walks in our neighborhood between work meetings, often around lunch time. Throughout the day, I'll take breaks to play and snuggle. Then between 5-7pm I feed them dinner and let them out for more potty breaks.

Location

Great Falls, VA

Lauren S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Specialize in Small/Medium Dogs

Pet care experience

I’ve been taking care of pets since I was a young child. My Bruno (12 lb Biewer Terrier) and my regular daycare friends will keep your pup company - as well as my two attentive and careful children (12 & 9). We will love your pet as if he/she is our own! As a teenager, I raised cockatiels and I volunteered for the Museum of Life and Sciences in Durham, NC taking care of exotic animals of all types and sizes. Now that we have a yard, I've been living my dream of having my own dog (5+ years). It turns out I am great with dogs! • I limit boarding to smaller dog breeds with the rare exception for daycare when I know the family and larger dog plays well. • I work from home, so I will be with them all day. • I have a large fenced-in backyard, where they can get their zoomies out, and go for potty breaks as needed. I go outside a lot, which brings them outside more too (they like to be wherever I am!) • If your dog likes car rides, let me know, he/she can come along for short errands and pickups to and from school. • I can watch other kinds of pets, as long as you can easily transport them to me: Birds, bunnies, etc. using my “cat” rate on Rover. Request a cat boarding and let me know about your pet. • I do not watch cats. We have allergies to them To get started, we will have a meet & greet over video or in person, and book from there. Please let me know: 1. Does your pup has any behavioral quirks to be aware? For example, he won't go potty unless he's on a walk. 2. Any special feeding instructions? 3. Any favorite games? Looking forward to meeting you!

Reviews

Monica W.
Boarding • Jul 01, 2026
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Our dog Freddy loves it at Lauren’s! He needs a lot of activity and socializing with other dogs, and he got it there!

Richa M.
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026
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Lauren provides a fun and loving home. My puppy had a fantastic stay. We will definitely use her again !

Kyla D.
Boarding • May 25, 2026
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Lauren was awesome with our dog while we were away for the weekend! She sent tons of pictures and updates. She treated our little guy like one of her own and was so sweet and caring the whole time. We could tell he was happy, loved, and really well taken care of.

Sandy F.
Boarding • May 24, 2026
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Lauren was so kind and welcoming!! She’s a real pro. It’s great that she has a fenced yard, other pups in her home, and allows pets on furniture. It felt like a home away from home.

About Lauren S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced backyard, with pickets to keep smaller breeds safe. I'm constantly checking that the gates are closed. They can sleep anywhere in our house, and most are comfortable doing so without a crate. When the weather is nice, I'll work on our deck to give them more outside time (because let's face it... these velcro sweeties want to be wherever I am!)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lauren S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. My preference is for friendly dogs with at least basic training, and no accidents in the house.

A typical day

I feed them breakfast around 7am, and let them out in the backyard for potty breaks and getting their morning energy out. I take them on a walks in our neighborhood between work meetings, often around lunch time. Throughout the day, I'll take breaks to play and snuggle. Then between 5-7pm I feed them dinner and let them out for more potty breaks.

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Lauren S.

Great Falls, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews