Dog Boarding in Merrifield
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Top rated Merrifield dog boarders
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“Marissa and her family were wonderful with Hazel. She got lots of good care, love and attention. Hazel settled right into life with their family. Communication was excellent. Marissa was careful to ensure that Hazel got her medication. She showed incredible care and concern with a health issue that arose.”

“Loved, loved, loved having Carly and her family watch our little furball during our last minute trip!! We got tons up pictures, videos, and updates during her stay! Will definitely book with them again!! <3”

“Han was so great! Super communicative and my dog loved her, I could tell! Han was so patient with my dog who can be a little bit of a diva and higher energy, and sent just the right amount of photos and updates.”

“Christine took great care of my 3 dogs, and they were quite happy at her house. She sent updates and photos, and she was very responsive to our messages. She’s wonderful.”

“Kate kept my little old dog for a week taking really great care of him and sending me pictures of him while I was gone. He always comes home happy and relaxed which lets me know he’s happy with her. Kate is the first person I contact when I’m headed out of town.”

“Suzi was so great with our 16 year old, senior pup. We were nervous at first since we don’t often have others watch Roxy. Suzi was very patient with her and gave us regular updates and pictures, which we really enjoyed and appreciated. She even went out of her way to purchase additional wet food for Roxy (we sent her with wet and dry). We know Roxy enjoyed herself. Would highly recommend!”

“I have availed of Musa’s services for my dog many times now that I have lost count. That plus the fact that my dog drags me and runs up his walkway to his front door speaks for itself as to how nice he is and how much we like him and his service.”


“Tucker loves his time with Temisha and Max! Temisha sends a lot of pictures and videos and Tucker always has a big smile! I never worry about him when he’s with Temisha.”

“Sush was a great host for our cavapoo. Drop-offs and pick-ups were easy and convenient, and it felt like we were leaving our dog with a friend. Sush was responsive and sent updates throughout his visit. The other friends who stayed during his visit got along well with him.”

“My dog Milo had a good time staying in YJ's house.I love those pictures of Milo playing with another dog, wearing cute glasses, and eating yogurt. Thank you, YJ, for taking care of my dog while I was out of town!”

“Jennifer was so great with our dogs, Luna and Izzy! She was very responsive and sent lots of photos and messages while we were away to let us know that our dogs were okay. Her son was so adorable and sweet with them as well! Our dogs came home looking happy and also smelling wonderful from her home. We hope we can use Jennifer again as a sitter, we loved her so much!”

“Sang and Hee Suk were so good to my girl! They took excellent care of her and sent so many pictures and cute updates to me. I could tell from the photos she was having a great time & it put me at ease while away.”

“Devora took such amazing care of Jones! I appreciated her consistent updates on how he was doing and loved receiving photos of him throughout the day. Jones had a great time too; he and her pup, Cha Cha, had a blast!”


“Our pups love going to Veronica's, even for a week. It's a doggie vacation for them. They are always so excited to play with friends. She sends updates and photos. We are never worried about them.”
“We love working with Jose! He’s clear and flexible, and my pup has a great time with his family. We’ve worked with him multiple times and hope to do so again.”

“Sarah was AWESOME! Friendly, efficient, accommodating last-minute timing requests. Sent me pictures and videos every day. Clearly loves animals. Will absolutely book her again!”

“Jenny was great! She communicated well and was very patient with my cat (very shy cat). She consistently provided updates and pictures about Batman as he became comfortable with his environment. Drop off and pick up was great and went very smoothly. She was ready for him to come stay with her and had him packed for pick up! Amazing 😻”

Over 12 pet parents in Merrifield have booked dog boarding
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Merrifield is $50
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Sitters in Merrifield average 10 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Dec 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Merrifield is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Merrifield dog boarding rates can be found as low as $38 to as high as $59 per night.
As of Dec 2025, 7,457 sitters provided dog boarding in Merrifield. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Merrifield dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Merrifield have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Merrifield.
Rover makes it easy to find Merrifield dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 7,457 dog boarding sitters in Merrifield on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Merrifield, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 86% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.



