Dog Boarding in Penrose, Arlington, VA

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Donna S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

“Donna is the best! Ollie just adores her. He’ll be back to her in just under one week — and I’m sure he’ll miss her while he’s with us this week! ❤️🤣”

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Laurie & Richard E.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, Arlington, VA, 22201

“Laurie and Richard helped me last minute when I struggled to find a dog sitter on a holiday weekend. They were also very accommodating to my travel schedule which was a little flux. My dog can be rather anxious but she quickly warmed up to them. The fact that they have a house with a yard was also a benefit to my pup! They also are true animal lovers and very patient with each animals needs and making sure they are comfortable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of a pet sitter!”

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Sara R.
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Bridgid M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Glover Park, Washington, DC, 20007

“Bridgid was phenomenal. Our dog is standoffish with new people, but by the end of two days with Bridgid he didn’t want to leaver her. Her years of dog ownership really show and she projects calm, confidence, and flexibility. She handled a complex med schedule like a champ and truly went above and beyond. She may be new to Rover, but don’t let that fool you - she is truly one of the best you will find.”

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Christopher M.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
10 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA, 22204

“Absolutely phenomenal sitter and person! I appreciated his openness, flexibility, and communication. My pup was well loved in Chris' care and his pup was the perfect companion. Absolutely would request his services again. Thank you!”

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Christine J.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 266 reviews
105 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA, 22204

“Christine was wonderful with my pup! Very responsive with coordination and updates, and accommodating with my dogs specific needs. It is clear she truly cares for each animal in her home. Highly recommend to others and I will be using her again in the future!”

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Lauren S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 109 reviews
29 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairlington-Shirlington, Arlington, VA, 22206

“Our dog, Jojo, had a great time staying several nights with Lauren and Bentley! I was very sad to leave our pup but Lauren made us feel very comfortable and confident ❤️ She sent lots of pictures and Jojo came home happy and tired. Thank you, Lauren!!!”

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Emma H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Clarendon-Courthouse, Arlington, VA, 22201

“Emma was one of the best sitters we have ever had for our dog Wilson - truly a gem. She provided updates on how he was doing each day along with pictures (which was the best). If Emma had any questions, she would ask and she was always very responsive. We appreciated her help so much and would recommend / love to use her again for future!”

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Katherin R.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, 20009

“Katherin was super communicative and left great updates! My dog definitely had a great time and I would trust Katherin with watching her again!”

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Tyler P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA, 22201

“Our dog had a great stay with Tyler and his family. We couldn't be more pleased. We will definitely ask Tyler to take our dog any time we need to be away. Thank you Tyler.”

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Isabelle R.
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$44
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 111 reviews
41 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Long Branch Creek, Arlington, VA, 22206

“Isabelle loves animals, can be trusted and communicates well, she kept us up to date on Aria every single day, she provided pieces of mind every single day. I highly recommend her.”

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Nicole D.
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$59
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
9 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Arlington, VA, 22243

“Our dog had such an amazing time at Nicole’s! He can be a little timid and has trouble eating in new environments, but Nicole made him feel right at home and he did great! We like how she only takes in one dog at a time. He got along great with her dog but still got lots of 1:1 attention.”

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Lizabeth C.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Alexandria, VA, 22310

“My husband and I were able to enjoy our 3-day getaway knowing Cleo was in great hands with Lizabeth. We received plenty of updates about her daily activities and lots of photos. Cleo had been to Lizabeth's place twice before for daycare and she clearly remembers the place and loves being there-- she runs right up to Lizabeth, wagging, and eager to get inside. We have a big trip coming up, and while I hate to be separated from Cleo. I know she'll get plenty of love and attention with Lizabeth and her family! Grateful to have found her on Rover!”

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Kelly T.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Ballston-Virginia Square, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201

“Kelly and her husband did a wonderful job watching our senior pup, Curie! They understand she was a bit shy initially but gave her plenty of treats and love. We appreciated the updates and wonderful pictures! Curie seemed very relaxed when we picked her up - a great sign. Thank you!”

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Danyelle K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
24 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Alexandria Wrest, Alexandria, VA, 22311

“Danyelle was great! We organized a meetup with her dog at our house, since it was raining when we wanted to meet at the dog park. She was very flexible and Sally had a great time staying with her! Thanks, Danyelle!”

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Nina C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 112 reviews
37 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22301

“Nina was absolutely amazing while boarding my boy, Abe! She went above and beyond from the start — she even met me beforehand near my place since I don’t have a car, which was such a huge help. During Abe’s stay, she sent me tons of updates, photos, and the sweetest little stories about his day, which made me feel completely at ease while I was away. It was clear she cared for him like he was her own. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!”

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Sky G.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 183 reviews
51 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, 20009

“She took great care of my dog for the weekend and kept me updated the whole time, which I really appreciated. He was clearly happy and comfortable. We also had a small change of plans and she was super flexible about it. Would definitely book with her again!”

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Jodee & AJ H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
12 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22304

“Jodee and AJ were incredible. Razzo got amazing attention, walks and a great grass backyard. I got tons of updates and I could tell he was in great hands. Will absolutely book with them again.”

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Vilisi T.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA, 22302

“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!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly R.
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Kelly R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Taylor Run, Alexandria, VA, 22314

“Kelly is amazing! She is very kind and attentive. I feel really good about boarding my dog with her, as she is so knowledgeable and caring. Big thanks to Kelly!”

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Elena L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA, 22202

“Elena was awesome!! Nala loved her and I came back to the happiest puppy! I asked her to be very communicative as I struggle to be away from my sweet girl and she did exactly that. Would recommend 10/10”

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Pups love staying with Matthew. Great communications and they are always well taken care of. Thanks a bunch!

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Cody S.
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Had to travel for work last minute and make some last minute changes. She was extremely kind and communicative! My sweet boy appeared to be having a great time during his stay. No complaints. Would definitely book again.

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Bria R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

After a great first experience, rebooked with Mac to watch Charlie! She loved staying with Mac. He was communicative and made sure Charlie had a wonderful stay, Will definitely use Mac again!

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Adam B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Vanessa was incredible with our girl Hoagie! She was so kind with her and communicative with us. We got plenty of photos and videos of hoagie having a great time. And Vanessa was very understanding of hoagie’s quirks and accommodating. Highly recommend!! Thanks Vanessa!

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Mai-Khoi N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dog Whisperer Meets Camp Counselor Energy: Right away, you can feel that Melissa is the kind of person who's firmly in your corner, and your pup's. She is kind, compassionate, treats Juniper like her own, and navigates puppy parent first-time-drop-off nerves (human separation anxiety) with ease. Melissa's home is calm and reassuring, and she is unfazed by Juniper's big personality and ever-evolving quirks. Juniper is...spirited. Athletic. Selectively obedient. Melissa embraces all of this with the kind of confidence that comes from a long time of loving and caring for all types of personalities. Melissa handled us with that same level of care, too. If you're looking for someone responsible, intuitive, and genuinely joyful about the company of your pup, Melissa is that someone. We are so happy to know Melissa. Five stars feels wildly insufficient.

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Shannon P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn't have been blessed with a better sitter. Diana and her family totally exceeding my expectations with taking care of my Apollo. I received updates and photos multiple times a day, that showed the love he was getting, the amazing care he was getting, and he was happy. This was the 1st time using Rover and I was extremely nervous, but Diana and her family took away all my worry. She and her family celebrated Apollo's 3rd birthday with him. We were greeted with balloons. How awesome was that! Diana's love has for dogs shows immensely as well as her good character, and I would absolutely use her again and strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter for their dog. Thank you Diana, I appreciate you and your family. Until we meet again...

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Keshia J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mia takes great care of our dog, she has watched him several times over the last almost 2 years and she is very communicative with frequent updates and photos and we have great peace of mind knowing he is being so well cared for!

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Sarah I.
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Highly recommend Thai! He’s taken great care of my dog multiple times now, always great about sending pictures, and is very flexible with drop-off and pick-up times.

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Maeve B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kyla was super responsive and took amazing care of my dog! She was extremely welcoming and attentive. I absolutely recommend using Kyla for any of your Rover needs!

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Adrian J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rory and I love Christine. Her home is warm and welcoming. Rory gets excited when we turn the corner to her house, and I know he will be well looked after when I am away. Thanks Christine.

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Eileen S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hillary was great! She took care of Kyrie as if he wete her own. She’s very responsive, accommodating and sent frequent updates. Highly recommend and will definitely be rebooking!

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Michael P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chang was amazing with our puppy Bean. We had a cancelled flight and she extended her support and stayed with Bean an extra day. She was on top of everything and send lots of updates daily. Fully recommend, we could not ask for more.

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Matthew J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jena per usual took great care of Bandit! Plenty of pictures and understood exactly his care instructions so I never had any worry.

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Steven H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fiona and Billy were great with our dog! They spent plenty of time with him outside and he got along great with their dog. Would not hesitate to use them again!

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Bryn K.
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What a wonderful vacation my 2 girls had with Michael! Boarding can be a stressful experience but the girls felt right at home. Lots of walkies and belly scritches were available and appreciated. They were even treated to their favorite pup-achino at Starbucks! Thank you so much Michael and Alaina. Will definitely look for availability with you the next time the girls need a place to stay💜💞

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Amy B.
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What sets Bryan apart from other sitters is his warmth and humor. He's great with my dog, Albie. Albie greets Bryan like he's greeting one of our family members.

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Nancy R.
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Yoda had a great second stay with Moxy! He is a nervous dog but she is always very thoughtful of his needs and sends very cute updates!

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Jen A.
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Brent is our go to for sitters. He has watched our dog many times, and I can’t recommend him enough!!!

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Madison L.
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Shazi is amazing with Albert. I travel so well knowing he’s in good hands and Shazi communicates so well. I’d recommend her to anyone in town.

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Garrison H.
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We had a last minute need for a sitter and are so happy Brooke was available. Lucy is an anxious bug and her house was so welcoming and the perfect environment for Lucy! Lucy immediately took over the downstairs couch and got some zz’s in. Brooke checked in throughout our trip and sent us cute pics of Lucy in her winter coat for her walks. We’ll definitely be using Brooke again when she is available!

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Paige H.
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