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Sonja W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Sonja W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

A Home Away From Home

1.7 Acre Property with Main House, Garden Sheed, Greenhouse and small koi pond. All 3 board fencing and secure non climb fencing. Small area close to house fenced for easy access on main level for easy outs. No stairs to climb. Easy access to I-81 I-66, Rt. 522 & 340, Rt. 50. Country living close to Winchester. Country living in a secure fenced 1 acre area. Approximately,12 miles northwest of Winchester. My mornings are consumed with activities surrounding my pets. We walk, run, train. They get special snuggle time, grooming and socialization with family, friends and canine friends. They love to help me garden, explore their land, chase butterflies and fireflies. This is a special bucolic setting in the country that your special pet will love. Please ask for pricing for special needs, elderly care and rehabilitation. Experienced with critical care and non-ambulatory pets having spent years rescuing and rehabilitating special needs pets and training as a vet. tech at a local Animal Hospital. Small dogs only - 25 lbs and under..

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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9 ratings
Melissa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 01, 2026

Sonja is such a great sitter and I am so glad I found her on Rover! My dog, Toby, has stayed with her three times now and he was so excited when we arrived at her house to drop him off! Sonja has been consistently excellent each time. She sends pictures and updates each day, communicates effectively and scheduling is always a breeze. She is really good with my high energy pup and I can tell she is experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to caring for and training dogs. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a good, reliable, caring sitter for their pet.

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Melissa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 16, 2025

Sonja is amazing! This was Toby's second stay at Sonja's for the weekend. Toby has a lot of energy and Sonja is really great with him. She takes him on hikes and adventures with her pups and sends picture updates. She also has a big fenced in yard where he can run around. Sonja is very friendly, has excellent communication, and responds promptly. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a good, reliable sitter.

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Melissa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 13, 2025

Sonja was amazing! She's super friendly, easy to communicate with, and responded quickly to messages. She welcomed my dog, Toby, into her home and treated him as one of her own. She sent us pictures and updates each day. Toby is very active and Sonja made sure he got plenty of exercise hiking and playing. I highly recommend her. Thank you, Sonja!

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Danielle K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 03, 2019

Delightful person to leave our dog with, and we definitely hope to board him with her again in the future. We enjoyed the pictures and updates, and it seems like he had a great time. She even give him a bath when he got dirty!

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Jordan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2018

We had last minute plans come up and we weren't able to bring Stella along with us. Sonja saved the day and was able to take care of Stella even with the short notice. Stella really enjoyed the stay with Sonja. We highly recommend Sonja and will certainly book her again!

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Jayme D.
Jul 20, 2018

I cannot say enough great things about Sonja and her beautiful, fully fenced in home in Flint Hill VA. The care your pup will receive is top notch! Not only does she love them like her own, she also has many years experience and knowledge caring for dogs of all ages. There is truly nothing better then piece of mind when you're on vacation, then knowing your pets are receiving the best care possible on their "vacation". I highly recommend Sonja.

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Schedule

I am retired and involved in Performance Sports with my dogs. My time is spent working with my four dogs and am used to watching other small dogs as my schedule is very flexible.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard which includes a small separately fenced area on the main level to give them a secure out time several times a day with no stairs. I have four small friendly dogs that are used to being around other dogs as they compete in various performance sports.

Pets

A typical day

We can take walks through the garden and property. I am able to teach basic obedience, and Agility for additional pricing. I am an AKC Fit Dog AKC Star Puppy and CGC Evaluator, so I am able to engage them in fun activities. We love to hike locally, so if that is something that a Pet Parent would like I can give you pricing on this extra service.

0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Sonja can host up to 2 pets per night
Their personality, routine and up-to-date vaccine and medical records and emergency contact info. All will need to be on flea and tick preventative prior to coming into my home. I am able to accommodate dogs no more than 25 lbs. and a max of 3 at a time.
These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

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