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Valbona S.

Old Town, Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 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.

Valbona can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
Crate-trained dogs only

Valbona can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Between 9 and 4 is best, but open to other times as needed and requested. Love walking my dog on extended walks and will do the same for you if you desire. Short walks are also a wonderful start to the day for me and any furry friends.

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About Valbona S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I treat pets as if they were my own, and will treat them how they should be cared for. It's important to provide a safe, comfortable environment, meet their physical and emotional needs, and follow any specific instructions to ensure their well-being and happiness.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Valbona S. would like to know about your pet

The expectations of how the dog interacts with other animals and people. Do they have a tendency to try and eat random things on the street. Things to avoid for general behavior (bikes, scooters, etc.)

A typical day

Love to walk around the area and let the dogs enjoy themselves and have some good exercise. If they are ok to play fetch and be off leash, I can facilitate their training in that area.

Location

Alexandria, VA

Valbona S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dogs make my heart full!

Pet care experience

I absolutely love dogs because their energy and loyalty bring me so much joy, and people should let me walk them because I’ll treat their pets with the same care and excitement as if they were my own.

Reviews

Mary N.
Boarding • May 25, 2026
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Valbona was absolutely wonderful with Manning! She sent photos throughout the day so we always knew what he was up to, took him on multiple walks daily, and her golden retriever was the sweetest built-in companion for him all weekend. Manning came home happy, tired, and clearly very well loved. We couldn't have asked for a better experience — highly recommend!

Jessica Y.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 21, 2026
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This was the first time leaving my senior pup with Valbona. He's a little skidding after some nigh life changes, but she was so caring and took amazing care of Kent.

Deven M.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 21, 2026
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She took such good care of our 14 week puppy. Communicated throughout the visit with pictures - I had a lot of confidence our puppy was in good hands and loved.

Erin F.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 24, 2026
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Valbona was excellent with Brady! She gave me such peace of mind and treated Brady as if he was her own.

About Valbona S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I treat pets as if they were my own, and will treat them how they should be cared for. It's important to provide a safe, comfortable environment, meet their physical and emotional needs, and follow any specific instructions to ensure their well-being and happiness.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Valbona S. would like to know about your pet

The expectations of how the dog interacts with other animals and people. Do they have a tendency to try and eat random things on the street. Things to avoid for general behavior (bikes, scooters, etc.)

A typical day

Love to walk around the area and let the dogs enjoy themselves and have some good exercise. If they are ok to play fetch and be off leash, I can facilitate their training in that area.

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Valbona S.

Old Town, Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews