Dog Boarding in Old Diminion, Arlington, VA
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“Laurie and Rich were so kind and caring for our little Frodo. From their photos, he was clearly comfortable in their home and yard. They kept us updated with his adjustment as it was his first time with them. When they expressed concern when he did not eat his dinner, we assured them that he does skip meals. We were lucky to find them available for our mini vacation. Thank you, Laurie and Richard”

“Kelly was so great with my senior dog and sent me plenty of updates and pictures to put me at ease while having to be away from him! Highly recommend!”

“Jennifer and her family did a wonderful job taking care of Gunny. She sent plenty of updates and kept him engaged throughout their time together. We greatly appreciate her thoroughness and care. Would happily rebook for our next trip.”

“Donna provided very special care to Cocoa. She is a senior pup, and we are forever grateful that Donna provided updates as soon as anything of note happened. She was super responsive to all messages, and Cocoa was comfortable for the entire stay. We may not have Cocoa for much longer, and we are grateful that Donna was extra attentive to her needs and provided the best care possible. Many, many thanks.”

“Bridges watched my dog for a week and did a wonderful job. She met me and my dog beforehand which helped make me feel more at ease, and she provided frequent updates on how he was doing during the stay. She took him on a lot of walks, and he had a wonderful time with her. I would happily have my dog stay with Bridgid again!”
“Olive was very happy and well cared for when we picked her up. Tyler was very communicative and sent pictures each day during the stay. I will definitely reach out again!”

“Isabelle took great care of my dog. She took her on walks and was considerate of her needs. You can trust your pet to her knowing she will love it as her own and I appreciate her willingness to he accomodating with pickup/dropoff when I needed.”
“Emma was great taking care of our Georgie!! Georgie was with her for 2 weeks and we had updates and photos throughout 😊 Would definitely book with Emma again!”

“Once again, Christine takes the cake for giving our pup Brie the most amazing weekend! Brie had a wonderful time with Christine and friends, and Christine takes her health and safety seriously so that I never needed to worry about her and could enjoy the weekend away. Thanks to Christine for always being the very best! Highly recommend!”

“Kerstyn was wonderful with Rexy, and he had a great time with the other dogs. She sent regular updates and pictures, and took him on his first real run. Will use Kerstyn again!”

“Our dog, James, was in great hands with Evan! Very kind and communicative from first message through the visit. James had a great time and came home happy! Looking forward to booking again.”

“Leonard and Kathryn were great! I felt very safe leaving Luke there for a long weekend, knowing he was being kept active/getting attention and not sitting in a cage - an experience I've had with a few Rover sitters. Very flexible, and I loved getting pictures each day. Definitely booking the next time I need a sitter.”

“This was my first time ever boarding our dog Winnie and I can honestly say although I was nervous at first, the second I met Katerine & Brian I knew they would take great care of our Winnie girl. We booked Winnie’s stay for long weekend trip Thurs- Mon. Winnie made her self right at home and loved Katerine immediately upon meeting. We received the cutest update photos about Winnie during her weekend stay and knew she was in great hands and didn’t have to worry about a thing. We are so thankful for them and taking the best care of our girl, would highly recommend and will be booking Winnie a stay with them again :)”

“My wife and I went on a long international vacation and entrusted our French Bulldog—Kona—with Molly and Gary. They went above and beyond our expectations, notwithstanding how difficult it can be to take care of a Frenchie (e.g., they can’t tolerate heat very well in the summer)! One of the highlights of our trip was our daily update about how Kona was doing (always great)! And, they took her on walks in the DC area that we haven’t even taken her on yet! Without their care for Kona, there’s no way we could’ve enjoyed our trip. We are so grateful that they live near us, and we’re sure Kona is looking forward to her next vacation with these two (and their dog, Axl)!”

“Erin took great care of our senior dog for over a week! We felt very good about leaving him with her, and would definitely board with her again in the future.”


“Heather was brilliant. We loved that she wanted to meet Holly before taking the booking. Holly stayed with her for 5 days and Heather sent us photos and videos throughout. A great communicator, would definitely ask her to look after Holly again.”

“Sush and her family were extremely accommodating and able to watch London overnight with only 2 days' notice, which we were super appreciative of. It's clear that London was well taken care of... thank you Sush!”

“Esther & Mike were wonderful with our dogs. It was the first time we left them with someone other than family. We have one easy dog and one senior dog who can be grumpy and difficult. We were a little nervous, but Esther & Mike welcomed them both and got them acclimated to being around other dogs with no problems at all. They took great care of our ‘fur babies’ and I’d trust our dogs with them for another stay anytime.”

Old Diminion dog parents share their Rover experiences
Brittany was amazing! She was super fast to respond and kept me updated the entire time with pictures and videos, which I really appreciated. It was clear my pet was well cared for and happy. I felt totally at ease knowing everything was in great hands. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and attentive sitter.

Jennifer was amazing. She and family welcomed Monkey like royally. I immediately knew I could trust her with my pup. I am certain he was spoiled with coddles and love. Jennifer provided lots of updates and pictures, so I never had to wonder how Monkey was doing. I’ll definitely be a returning customer.

This is our second booking with Michel and first overnight boarding. Her thoughtful planning and questions to ensure our anxious pup’s comfort and understand his preferences were truly appreciated. It was evident from photos that he was adjusting well and making himself at home with her and her husband. We have no reservations in recommending her services and would be grateful to be considered for future bookings.

We had a fantastic experience with this Donna whose calm, gentle demeanor put our dog at ease right away. Donna sent the detailed updates throughout the stay, which made us feel completely confident that everything was going smoothly. It’s clear that Donna genuinely cares about the animals and we’d happily book again and highly recommend!

Emma and her fiance Joe were fantastic! We loved that Stella got all the 1:1 time and were provided daily updates showing just how spoiled she was. Emma was great about making sure Stella got in a daily walk (her normal routine at home), and we appreciated that they both rolled with the fact that Stella is an early riser. We will 100% book with Emma again!

Our pup Hank had an amazing stay with Lily & Eric! They are extremely communicative, both with coordinating logistics for the stay and sending us lots of photos and videos each day. Their setup is great for dogs with plenty of room to safely romp around, play, and relax. In every photo they sent, Hank looked so happy! Lily & Eric are great, and you can tell that they have put so much thought, time, and attention into everything.

My dog had a wonderful stay with Nyla and Corey! They made him feel comfortable and at ease and shared many photos and videos of him getting many snuggles and lots of love. Nyla and Corey have also been so helpful and flexible with my unexpected schedule changes. Highly recommended and would definitely ask Nyla and Corey to doggy sit again

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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Old Diminion.
Rover makes it easy to find Old Diminion 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
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.
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