Dog Boarding in Northwood Hills, VA
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Top rated Northwood Hills dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Alexsys and her family took great care of my Joey when I got a last minute invitation to take a trip. I appreciate that she was available at the last minute when my usual boarding facility was completely booked. She sent me texts everyday and also sent pictures. If I had any questions, she got right back to me. I really appreciated all of that. Thank you, Alexsys!”
“Henry had such a wonderful time with Linda and really enjoyed his time there. Linda was so nice to send us updates throughout the day and pictures. We are so happy to have Linda so close to where we moved and I know Henry is too!”
“Joshua and Kristen are AWESOME! This is my second time using their service and I love their care and love for Lulu. I love how they share photos and videos of the dogs playing with one another. I sincerely recommend them to anyone!!❤️”
“Walter and his family continue to take amazing care of our puppy. When leaving today, she whimpered - that’s a sign of a happy girl! We are so happy to have found this loving family. Thank you again for all that you do to make Harper feel right at home. We look forward to working with you again soon!”
“Gabby is amazing! She accommodated our baby super last minute and saved a very important trip for our family. She’s extremely responsive, keeps you updated with plenty of photos and messages, and it’s very obvious that her entire family is full of animal lovers. They spoiled our big rambunctious Cane Corso puppy more than we could have wished for in a sitter. Highly recommend and will definitely use again! Thank you, Gabby and family!”
“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!”
“I would highly recommend Shaghayegh & Amir. Very professional and caring with daily walks, updates and pics! I felt very comfortable with leaving our household family member and would encourage others that need a sitter. I”
“Jaclyn is a fantastic sitter! My two dogs (English Bulldog & Blue Heeler) were very well taken care of at her home for 4 days. She sent me pictures and updates daily! She was careful to write down instructions and asked all the questions about their care before I left them with her. I felt very comfortable leaving my babies with her and would absolutely use her services again ❤️🐾”
“Such wonderful animal lovers! I received nightly photos of our dog having the best time on their property. Would recommend them to everyone and will use them again.”
“We left our dog with Jessica for the weekend. She took great care of her & updated us with pics & videos . We will be booking with her again & highly recommend her !”
“Bella is an amazing Pet Sitter and dog groomer! This is the first time anyone has ever kept my Pom so I was a little nervous. All those nerves were put to reset the moment we met and you assured me my puppy was in good hands. I appreciate all the messages and photos you sent. These are some of the best photos I have of my puppy! I will definitely book you again and recommend you to outer pet owners.”
“Kalley was amazing!! I needed a new sitter as my previous sitter stopped doing in-home boarding, and Kalley was phenomenal. She was very attentive and kept me updated daily on how Marley was doing via text and pictures. I knew he was extremely comfortable in her home which really put me at ease. Thank you Kalley to you and your family for taking such good care of Marley!”
“We always feel reassured that our pup is taken care of and they’re happy to have her. Daisy is treated like the princess she is. I highly recommend their family to watch your beloved pets.”
“Haejin and Herscel were great dog sitters for our 2 golden doodles. They gave us regular updates with pictures and videos, made sure our dogs were comfortable and got enough outside playtime to get out all of their energy! Would highly recommend to anyone in need of boarding your pets outside of your home.”
“Lizette and her family are so sweet! They took the best care of Harvest and were such a pleasure. She made sure to keep me updated by sending regular pictures and Harvest surely loved them as well!”
“When I met Chris prior to leaving my dog with him, I felt confident leaving my 10 year old beagle in his hands because I could sense he genuinely cares and loves for animals. Toby immediately gravitated to him. During his stay, Chris provided daily updates with pictures; they went on nice long trail walks, enjoyed couch cuddles, and relaxed. I definitely recommend using Chris for your pets next stay!”
“Katherine did a wonderful job keeping my 15 year old pup comfortable and happy. I strongly recommend you consider her for her in home boarding. She was very responsive and sent pictures to ease my mind.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Alexsys T.Star Sitter
“Alexsys and her family took great care of my Joey when I got a last minute invitation to take a trip. I appreciate that she was available at the last minute when my usual boarding facility was completely booked. She sent me texts everyday and also sent pictures. If I had any questions, she got right back to me. I really appreciated all of that. Thank you, Alexsys!”
Linda E.
Star Sitter
“Henry had such a wonderful time with Linda and really enjoyed his time there. Linda was so nice to send us updates throughout the day and pictures. We are so happy to have Linda so close to where we moved and I know Henry is too!”
Joshua & Kristen B.Star Sitter
“Joshua and Kristen are AWESOME! This is my second time using their service and I love their care and love for Lulu. I love how they share photos and videos of the dogs playing with one another. I sincerely recommend them to anyone!!❤️”
Walter G.Star Sitter
“Walter and his family continue to take amazing care of our puppy. When leaving today, she whimpered - that’s a sign of a happy girl! We are so happy to have found this loving family. Thank you again for all that you do to make Harper feel right at home. We look forward to working with you again soon!”
Gabby T.Star Sitter
“Gabby is amazing! She accommodated our baby super last minute and saved a very important trip for our family. She’s extremely responsive, keeps you updated with plenty of photos and messages, and it’s very obvious that her entire family is full of animal lovers. They spoiled our big rambunctious Cane Corso puppy more than we could have wished for in a sitter. Highly recommend and will definitely use again! Thank you, Gabby and family!”
Sonja W.
“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!”
Shaghayegh H.Star Sitter
“I would highly recommend Shaghayegh & Amir. Very professional and caring with daily walks, updates and pics! I felt very comfortable with leaving our household family member and would encourage others that need a sitter. I”
Jaclyn S.Star Sitter
“Jaclyn is a fantastic sitter! My two dogs (English Bulldog & Blue Heeler) were very well taken care of at her home for 4 days. She sent me pictures and updates daily! She was careful to write down instructions and asked all the questions about their care before I left them with her. I felt very comfortable leaving my babies with her and would absolutely use her services again ❤️🐾”
Carol D.
“Carol and her family went above and beyond to help make Barbie comfortable during her stay with them. I really appreciate all that they did.”
Zachary T.Star Sitter
“Zachary did an amazing job watching my two dogs. He checked in with me everyday and sent photos as well. I really appreciate him taking great care of them!!”
Joel & Janelle E.Star Sitter
“Such wonderful animal lovers! I received nightly photos of our dog having the best time on their property. Would recommend them to everyone and will use them again.”
Jessica I.Star Sitter
“We left our dog with Jessica for the weekend. She took great care of her & updated us with pics & videos . We will be booking with her again & highly recommend her !”
Yzabella V.
“Bella is an amazing Pet Sitter and dog groomer! This is the first time anyone has ever kept my Pom so I was a little nervous. All those nerves were put to reset the moment we met and you assured me my puppy was in good hands. I appreciate all the messages and photos you sent. These are some of the best photos I have of my puppy! I will definitely book you again and recommend you to outer pet owners.”
Kalley B.Star Sitter
“Kalley was amazing!! I needed a new sitter as my previous sitter stopped doing in-home boarding, and Kalley was phenomenal. She was very attentive and kept me updated daily on how Marley was doing via text and pictures. I knew he was extremely comfortable in her home which really put me at ease. Thank you Kalley to you and your family for taking such good care of Marley!”
Michelle M.Star Sitter
“We always feel reassured that our pup is taken care of and they’re happy to have her. Daisy is treated like the princess she is. I highly recommend their family to watch your beloved pets.”
Haejin & Herscel L.
“Haejin and Herscel were great dog sitters for our 2 golden doodles. They gave us regular updates with pictures and videos, made sure our dogs were comfortable and got enough outside playtime to get out all of their energy! Would highly recommend to anyone in need of boarding your pets outside of your home.”
Lisette R.
“Lizette and her family are so sweet! They took the best care of Harvest and were such a pleasure. She made sure to keep me updated by sending regular pictures and Harvest surely loved them as well!”
Chris A.
“When I met Chris prior to leaving my dog with him, I felt confident leaving my 10 year old beagle in his hands because I could sense he genuinely cares and loves for animals. Toby immediately gravitated to him. During his stay, Chris provided daily updates with pictures; they went on nice long trail walks, enjoyed couch cuddles, and relaxed. I definitely recommend using Chris for your pets next stay!”
Katherine B.Star Sitter
“Katherine did a wonderful job keeping my 15 year old pup comfortable and happy. I strongly recommend you consider her for her in home boarding. She was very responsive and sent pictures to ease my mind.”
Katie R.
“Katie was an absolute angel for our pups during their stay with her. She stayed on top of their health and wellbeing and kept us well informed. Would 100% use again!”
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As of Aug 2025, 140 sitters provided dog boarding in Northwood Hills. 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, 91% of Northwood Hills dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Northwood Hills have an average of 24 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 13 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 Northwood Hills.
Rover makes it easy to find Northwood Hills 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 140 dog boarding sitters in Northwood Hills on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Northwood Hills, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
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