Dog Boarding in Penrose, Arlington, VA
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“This is the second time my Velcro dog has stayed with Christine ;) Christine is a great communicator and always keeps me up to date on my pet. I feel like I can relax and know my precious pooch is being taken care with Christine ❤️ when I'm out of town!”
“Nina continues to be awesome!! She let us know day by day how Winston was doing and anything she noticed. She takes such good care of him, and I always feel comfortable leaving him with her!!”
“Luciana is so sweet and wonderful with my 14 yo Cavalier! As a bonus, our pups are twins of the same age and affection. We adore sweet Sophie.”
“I needed 5 hours of dog care for my newly rescued senior Pomeranian and I’m so grateful to have found Donna. Donna provided a calm and caring environment for my dog to feel comfortable and relaxed, and they took a 20 minute walk together. Thank you so much, Donna!”
“Lauren worked with me and my very skittish old dog to keep up both very calm during his first post pandemic boarding experience. Her updates were funny and frequent. She totally gets him which isn't easy. Thank you Lauren!!”
“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!”
“Lizzie was great, my wife and I would definitely recommend her! Since moving to the area from Florida we have had a difficult time leaving our goldendoodle with just anyone especially since we were a little hesitant on using the Rover app. But Lizzie has made us feel so much more confident in it. Her constant updates and genuine care for our dog really showed. Making my wife and I not worry at all and allowing us to enjoy our time away. We can also tell that our pup really enjoyed her and Walter’s (Lizzie dog) company. We most definitely plan on using her services again.”
“Amazing sitters! Jodee and AJ are super easy and lovely, lovely yard for my dog to play in which he doesn’t have at home. Sent pictures everyday with updates. At the end of the stay my return flight was delayed and they were willing to watch my dog an extra night—super accommodating. Highly recommend and will use them again in a heartbeat!”
“Nicole has been an amazing sitter for my dog. I appreciated the great communication and photo updates. I don’t often need pet care services but I would definitely rebook with Nicole.”
“Laurie and Richard were amazing with my older little pup with anxiety. She loved her stay with them and they catered to her needs so well. The communication and updates were wonderful!”
“Elena did a fantastic job caring for Tex! I could tell she is detailed and very responsive. She kept me updated with photos and messages. Will be rebooking in the future!”
“Zuleirys was fantastic - she provided regular updates with videos and photos and my dog was so happy with her. She is very responsive and kind and I would have to qualms about leaving my precious fur baby with her again.”
“Kelly was great and I felt comfortable leaving my pup with her. She was quick to respond to my request, to set up a meet and greet, and easygoing re: drop off and pickup. I will gladly book her again the next time I have a need.”
“Cynthia was amazing with our dog, Cricket. She was very accomodating and flexible with her schedule. Her dog, Crisco, is the sweetest dog and Cricket was instantly at home. Cynthia was very good about communicating and sending us pictures. I felt like Cricket was in good hands. We will be using Cynthia again for future bookings.”
“Sky was great! As a dog mom, my dog means the world to me and it can be nerve wracking leaving her. Sky took great care of her and sent daily video updates. Her communication is stellar and quick, which is extremely important to me. I would recommend Sky to everyone!”
“We were very happy with Gabriela! She sent us updates and we loved that she had a little dog to be cookies buddy during her stay. Communication was great and drop off/pickup was very smooth.”
“This weekend was our first experience using Rover for a sitter for our pup, Maisie, and we couldn’t have asked for better than Alyce and her family to watch her! Alyce hosted us for a meet and greet beforehand to make sure that Maisie and her dog would get along, which really put our minds at ease. Over the course of her stay, we received several photos and videos of Maisie playing with the other dogs and with Alyce’s sons, and you could just tell she was having a fantastic time. She really liked the variety toys that Alyce keeps for the dogs and roaming the nice, fenced backyard! We appreciated Alyce’s consistent communication and we had no doubt that our dog was in great, responsible hands and also enjoying herself! We would definitely recommend booking with Alyce and are confident we’ll be requesting her services again in the future!”
“Sush was great. It was my fur babies first time with their family, and they are absolutely dog friendly! Welcoming, fur baby ready home & attitude, and my shy little guy fur baby and also old lady fur baby had a great stay. Pictures & updates sent when requested & throughout the stay. My fur babies seemed like part of their family while there. Will come again! Thank you!”
“Alli was so wonderful with Marvin! He was recovering from a bit of a tummy upset going in and she was so wonderful about keeping me updated with everything! she made sure that Marvin felt safe and cared for. I’m 1000% booking with her again next time I travel.”
“Emma and Joe were so easy to work with and did an amazing job caring for our dog, Maisey! They provided frequent updates and a welcoming and safe environment for her. We would recommend them highly!”
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Christine J.
“This is the second time my Velcro dog has stayed with Christine ;) Christine is a great communicator and always keeps me up to date on my pet. I feel like I can relax and know my precious pooch is being taken care with Christine ❤️ when I'm out of town!”
Nina C.
Star Sitter
“Nina continues to be awesome!! She let us know day by day how Winston was doing and anything she noticed. She takes such good care of him, and I always feel comfortable leaving him with her!!”
Luciana V.
“Luciana is so sweet and wonderful with my 14 yo Cavalier! As a bonus, our pups are twins of the same age and affection. We adore sweet Sophie.”
Donna S.Star Sitter
“I needed 5 hours of dog care for my newly rescued senior Pomeranian and I’m so grateful to have found Donna. Donna provided a calm and caring environment for my dog to feel comfortable and relaxed, and they took a 20 minute walk together. Thank you so much, Donna!”
Lauren S.Star Sitter
“Lauren worked with me and my very skittish old dog to keep up both very calm during his first post pandemic boarding experience. Her updates were funny and frequent. She totally gets him which isn't easy. Thank you Lauren!!”
Kerstyn A.Star Sitter
“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!”
Lizzie H.
“Lizzie was great, my wife and I would definitely recommend her! Since moving to the area from Florida we have had a difficult time leaving our goldendoodle with just anyone especially since we were a little hesitant on using the Rover app. But Lizzie has made us feel so much more confident in it. Her constant updates and genuine care for our dog really showed. Making my wife and I not worry at all and allowing us to enjoy our time away. We can also tell that our pup really enjoyed her and Walter’s (Lizzie dog) company. We most definitely plan on using her services again.”
Jodee & AJ H.Star Sitter
“Amazing sitters! Jodee and AJ are super easy and lovely, lovely yard for my dog to play in which he doesn’t have at home. Sent pictures everyday with updates. At the end of the stay my return flight was delayed and they were willing to watch my dog an extra night—super accommodating. Highly recommend and will use them again in a heartbeat!”
Nicole D.
“Nicole has been an amazing sitter for my dog. I appreciated the great communication and photo updates. I don’t often need pet care services but I would definitely rebook with Nicole.”
Laurie & Richard E.Star Sitter
“Laurie and Richard were amazing with my older little pup with anxiety. She loved her stay with them and they catered to her needs so well. The communication and updates were wonderful!”
Elena L.Star Sitter
“Elena did a fantastic job caring for Tex! I could tell she is detailed and very responsive. She kept me updated with photos and messages. Will be rebooking in the future!”
Zuleirys S.
“Zuleirys was fantastic - she provided regular updates with videos and photos and my dog was so happy with her. She is very responsive and kind and I would have to qualms about leaving my precious fur baby with her again.”
Kelly R.Star Sitter
“Kelly was great and I felt comfortable leaving my pup with her. She was quick to respond to my request, to set up a meet and greet, and easygoing re: drop off and pickup. I will gladly book her again the next time I have a need.”
Cynthia H.Star Sitter
“Cynthia was amazing with our dog, Cricket. She was very accomodating and flexible with her schedule. Her dog, Crisco, is the sweetest dog and Cricket was instantly at home. Cynthia was very good about communicating and sending us pictures. I felt like Cricket was in good hands. We will be using Cynthia again for future bookings.”
Sky G.Star Sitter
“Sky was great! As a dog mom, my dog means the world to me and it can be nerve wracking leaving her. Sky took great care of her and sent daily video updates. Her communication is stellar and quick, which is extremely important to me. I would recommend Sky to everyone!”
Gabriela P.Star Sitter
“We were very happy with Gabriela! She sent us updates and we loved that she had a little dog to be cookies buddy during her stay. Communication was great and drop off/pickup was very smooth.”
Alyce P.Star Sitter
“This weekend was our first experience using Rover for a sitter for our pup, Maisie, and we couldn’t have asked for better than Alyce and her family to watch her! Alyce hosted us for a meet and greet beforehand to make sure that Maisie and her dog would get along, which really put our minds at ease. Over the course of her stay, we received several photos and videos of Maisie playing with the other dogs and with Alyce’s sons, and you could just tell she was having a fantastic time. She really liked the variety toys that Alyce keeps for the dogs and roaming the nice, fenced backyard! We appreciated Alyce’s consistent communication and we had no doubt that our dog was in great, responsible hands and also enjoying herself! We would definitely recommend booking with Alyce and are confident we’ll be requesting her services again in the future!”
Sush S.Star Sitter
“Sush was great. It was my fur babies first time with their family, and they are absolutely dog friendly! Welcoming, fur baby ready home & attitude, and my shy little guy fur baby and also old lady fur baby had a great stay. Pictures & updates sent when requested & throughout the stay. My fur babies seemed like part of their family while there. Will come again! Thank you!”
Alli M.Star Sitter
“Alli was so wonderful with Marvin! He was recovering from a bit of a tummy upset going in and she was so wonderful about keeping me updated with everything! she made sure that Marvin felt safe and cared for. I’m 1000% booking with her again next time I travel.”
Emma H.Star Sitter
“Emma and Joe were so easy to work with and did an amazing job caring for our dog, Maisey! They provided frequent updates and a welcoming and safe environment for her. We would recommend them highly!”
Penrose dog parents share their Rover experiences
Fantastic sitters! We were gone for a long weekend and never had to wonder what our dog was up to because Jack and Julie sent us plenty of photo updates. The pictures showed that she was happy in a clean and quiet house with a yard. We’d very happily leave Z with Jack and Julie again.
Emily is wonderful! She really listened and wanted to learn about all of Winter’s quirks. You could tell she is very caring and attentive. We were definitely put at ease having Winter stay with her! Highly recommend.
Jordan and his family took great care of our active 3 year old lab for 3 nights. Communication with Jordan before and during her stay was great. We got lots of pictures. Our pup was happy and clearly well cared for at Jordan's - we'll definitely be reaching out to him when we need some overnight pup help again!
Angela is AMAZING! She watched Kali for an extended weekend while I was out of town, and was able to adjust to multiple last minute changes due to issues with my flights and work schedule changes. She even let Kali stay an extra night when I found out I wouldn’t be getting home until much later than expected! Angela was incredibly responsive and easy to work with, and she sent lots of photos of Kali during her stay!
Angela was wonderful and recommend her for pet sitting. Sent us continuous updates and pictures about our dog's stay and enjoying her time away from home.
Nicole was great with our dog Shira, Shira felt right at home. Nicole kept me informed and sent me daily pictures of Shira lounging on the sofa, bed, being the spoiled princess that she is. Nicole also took care of my cat, and we will be using her again. Highly recommended.
Jodi took such great care of Lucy! We could tell Lucy bonded with her during her stay and was well rested and excited to get home!
This was our Moose’s second time staying with Mariela and the care that was provided was just as spectacular as the first time🤩 We received just the right amount of updates/pictures and felt at ease the entire time Moose was away from us. Most importantly, Moose was happy at pick-up and showed zero signs of stress. It was clear that he had a great time staying with Mariela and that he was super loved❤️
Chris took great care of Bailey! I knew he was in good hands and didn't have to worry while we were away. Bailey was a little nervous at first but by the time we picked him up 2 days later, he looked right at home with Chris 😊.
Michael was amazing with our chocolate lab Baker! He went above and beyond and was communicative and reliable. Would highly recommend.
Liza was amazing! She sent tons of pictures and updates, and was super fast to respond. She was also so flexible with our unpredictable travel schedule. We will definitely try to book with her again in the future!
Pearl loved her weekend at Cynthia’s! Cynthia was a great communicator and gave me daily photo, video and text updates on Pearl. Pearl is an older dog, Cynthia gave her medication and stayed on her schedule. Pearl can’t wait to go back!
Cody always has a great time with Brandon and Pepper. We appreciate the quality care and the regular communication Brandon provides!
Ewelina was wonderful and took such good care of my dog while I was away. She’s very responsive and attentive. Can’t wait to book with her again!
Andreas was one of, if not the best sitter we’ve ever used on Rover. Our dog is usually very shy around new people and won’t eat his meals or kind of keep to himself until he opens up but from the moment we dropped him off with Andreas, he immediately fit in so well. He was so snuggly, was eating normal and was attached at his hip. Andreas was also really great at communications with us. He sent daily photos and updates and was always asking the right questions to make sure our boy was properly taken care of. We will absolutely be using him again
Although it was a very quick stay, I appreciate Lucas coming through in a last minute bind to watch Banjo. He had a very flexible schedule and communicated well throughout the process, sending pics of their walks, snuggles, etc. thanks Lucas!
She was amazing! This was my First time using rover and I was so nervous but she definitely made me feel more than comfortable that she would take care of my Ivy while on vacation! I couldn’t recommend her enough! Amazing service with constant updates and pic mail!
Tricia is a gem. She took great care of Ol Becca dog. I particularly appreciated her straightforward handling of Becca’s gut problem while we were away - book her!
Another great stay with Janet! Moxie had a wonderful time going on walks and even doing an art project! Janet did an amazing job with photos and timely communication. A++
I’ve had several sitters watch my dog Lincoln. Claudia was by far the most attentive and communicative. She texted me each day and sometimes the first text I would get, would be a pic of Lincoln’s morning. They went on multiple walks a day, and she always sent me a random cute Lincoln pic. I would trust her with him for any length of time. Super accommodating, lovely to talk to, couldn’t recommend more!
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Rover makes it easy to find Penrose 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
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