Dog Boarding in Penrose, Arlington, VA
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“Luciana was absolutely amazing! She made me feel so at ease when I had to leave my baby for the first time while I was on a trip. She provided regular updates with photos and videos and my pup looked like he was enjoying his stay. I highly recommend Luciana and would love to book with her again when I need to.”
“Christine took great care of my dog for 3 days. She is clearly experienced at looking after dogs, and I felt confident that my dog was in good hands. 100% recommend.”
“Chris did a fantastic job with my rescue hound Sherman! I couldn't have found a more caring, knowledgeable, and responsible person to take care of Sherman who had alot of anxiety at first. Chris worked with Sherman to help him through his anxious moments and gave Sherman ALOT of outdoor time in his favorite dog park. Chris' dog Arnie was also very friendly, playful, and helpful with Sherman. I highly recommend Chris as a dog sitter and in fact, I am going to book him again for my May travel. This is the best experience I have had with any animal sitter!”
“Excellent caretaker! This is my first time using this app, and I honestly think I struck gold with this caretaker! He took great care of my puppy foster. Not only did he take great care of my puppy, but communication with him was never difficult! He would send me updates throughout the day and promptly reply to my questions! After leaving my puppy behind for half a day, I had great peace of mind. I plan to use Evan and highly recommend him for future pet boarding needs. ☺️”
“Super responsive, super friendly, sent tons of pictures and videos during the stay. Even went above and beyond to handle some of our dog's particular issues/factors.”
“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!”
“We had a great experience with Sky. Our dog loved hanging out with her pups and came home happy. She shared pictures and videos on a daily basis, which we really appreciated. Our plans changed and Sky was very flexible in allowing us to adjust drop off and pick up times. We wouldn't hesitate to book with her again!”
“Whitney took care of our beloved dog Summer over Thanksgiving and did an amazing job! We really enjoyed getting daily photos of Summer and updates on how she was doing. Whitney is very professional in all of her communication with us and her dog Stella is a very sweet and welcoming pal for other dogs! We highly recommend Whitney.”
“Katie was absolutely amazing with my boy Abe! She kept me constantly updated with photos, videos, and hilarious little anecdotes throughout the day, which made being away so much easier. It was clear she treated my dog like one of her own—taking him on walks, to the dog park, and giving him plenty of playtime with other dogs. I really appreciated how trustworthy and responsible she was! I’ll definitely be booking with her again. Thank you again, Katie!”
“Duke had a great time playing and exploring with Chulpan and their family. I was provided with updates and shown great care. Duke’s meals and walk schedule was transparent and excellent. Thanks so much, hope to see you again soon!”
“Isabelle is a great sitter! When we leave our daughter with her, we know she will be in great hands. Isabelle is very friendly and flexible. She will take care care of your pups and treat them like family.She also keeps you up to date and sends pictures . We will be using her again.”
“So happy to have found Alyce! Brody was so well taken care of and Alyce was incredibly responsive and sent lots of pictures. So appreciative to her and her family!”
“Laurie & Rich were great hosts for my dachshund mix Lily! The sent me regular check ins and pictures of my pup which I greatly appreciate. They communicated fantastically throughout the entire process, and accommodated all of my requests. I could not have asked for a better host! 10/10 would recommend.”
“Bridget kept my Maddie for 2 weeks — her first time away from me since I adopted her 14 months ago. First I had to extend for health reasons and then because of snow-packed roads. Bridget was unfailingly accommodating and always pleasant and responsive. My baby even learned to use a pee pad during her stay by watching Bridget’s own dog use one, then did exactly the same thing! Such a relief to have a safe, reliable place to board Maddie the next time I need a 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.”
“Dontae was fantastic! He was flexible with his schedule and responsive, and sent plenty of pictures and updates throughout the time he was watching our dog. We’d be happy to board with him again!”
“My pup Rogan loves staying with Alli and her family. They are so attentive to his needs and it's clear that he feels right at home. And Alli always sends pictures and updates to let me know how he's doing. I highly recommend Alli!”
“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”
“Florelith is wonderful!! She loved my baby like her own and Molly came home happy, tired from her fun time away, and very content. 10000% will use again next time!”
“Sreya was so great! I received several pictures throughout each day to make me feel that Kona was in good hands and was a happy girl. Sreya and her boyfriend took such good care of Kona while I was away and I would highly recommend her to care for your pet! They took her on a hike and got in lots of play time, sunbathing and walks :)”
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1. Luciana V.
“Luciana was absolutely amazing! She made me feel so at ease when I had to leave my baby for the first time while I was on a trip. She provided regular updates with photos and videos and my pup looked like he was enjoying his stay. I highly recommend Luciana and would love to book with her again when I need to.”
2. Christine J.
“Christine took great care of my dog for 3 days. She is clearly experienced at looking after dogs, and I felt confident that my dog was in good hands. 100% recommend.”
3. Christopher M.
“Chris did a fantastic job with my rescue hound Sherman! I couldn't have found a more caring, knowledgeable, and responsible person to take care of Sherman who had alot of anxiety at first. Chris worked with Sherman to help him through his anxious moments and gave Sherman ALOT of outdoor time in his favorite dog park. Chris' dog Arnie was also very friendly, playful, and helpful with Sherman. I highly recommend Chris as a dog sitter and in fact, I am going to book him again for my May travel. This is the best experience I have had with any animal sitter!”
4. Evan B.
“Excellent caretaker! This is my first time using this app, and I honestly think I struck gold with this caretaker! He took great care of my puppy foster. Not only did he take great care of my puppy, but communication with him was never difficult! He would send me updates throughout the day and promptly reply to my questions! After leaving my puppy behind for half a day, I had great peace of mind. I plan to use Evan and highly recommend him for future pet boarding needs. ☺️”
5. Nina C.
“Super responsive, super friendly, sent tons of pictures and videos during the stay. Even went above and beyond to handle some of our dog's particular issues/factors.”
6. Donna S.
“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!”
7. Sky G.
“We had a great experience with Sky. Our dog loved hanging out with her pups and came home happy. She shared pictures and videos on a daily basis, which we really appreciated. Our plans changed and Sky was very flexible in allowing us to adjust drop off and pick up times. We wouldn't hesitate to book with her again!”
8. Whitney M.
“Whitney took care of our beloved dog Summer over Thanksgiving and did an amazing job! We really enjoyed getting daily photos of Summer and updates on how she was doing. Whitney is very professional in all of her communication with us and her dog Stella is a very sweet and welcoming pal for other dogs! We highly recommend Whitney.”
9. Katie T.
“Katie was absolutely amazing with my boy Abe! She kept me constantly updated with photos, videos, and hilarious little anecdotes throughout the day, which made being away so much easier. It was clear she treated my dog like one of her own—taking him on walks, to the dog park, and giving him plenty of playtime with other dogs. I really appreciated how trustworthy and responsible she was! I’ll definitely be booking with her again. Thank you again, Katie!”
10. Chulpan Z.
“Duke had a great time playing and exploring with Chulpan and their family. I was provided with updates and shown great care. Duke’s meals and walk schedule was transparent and excellent. Thanks so much, hope to see you again soon!”
11. Isabelle R.
“Isabelle is a great sitter! When we leave our daughter with her, we know she will be in great hands. Isabelle is very friendly and flexible. She will take care care of your pups and treat them like family.She also keeps you up to date and sends pictures . We will be using her again.”
12. Alyce P.
“So happy to have found Alyce! Brody was so well taken care of and Alyce was incredibly responsive and sent lots of pictures. So appreciative to her and her family!”
13. Laurie & Richard E.
“Laurie & Rich were great hosts for my dachshund mix Lily! The sent me regular check ins and pictures of my pup which I greatly appreciate. They communicated fantastically throughout the entire process, and accommodated all of my requests. I could not have asked for a better host! 10/10 would recommend.”
14. Bridget E.
“Bridget kept my Maddie for 2 weeks — her first time away from me since I adopted her 14 months ago. First I had to extend for health reasons and then because of snow-packed roads. Bridget was unfailingly accommodating and always pleasant and responsive. My baby even learned to use a pee pad during her stay by watching Bridget’s own dog use one, then did exactly the same thing! Such a relief to have a safe, reliable place to board Maddie the next time I need a sitter!”
15. Kelly R.
“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.”
16. Dontae O.
“Dontae was fantastic! He was flexible with his schedule and responsive, and sent plenty of pictures and updates throughout the time he was watching our dog. We’d be happy to board with him again!”
17. Alli M.
“My pup Rogan loves staying with Alli and her family. They are so attentive to his needs and it's clear that he feels right at home. And Alli always sends pictures and updates to let me know how he's doing. I highly recommend Alli!”
18. Elena L.
“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”
19. Florelith F.
“Florelith is wonderful!! She loved my baby like her own and Molly came home happy, tired from her fun time away, and very content. 10000% will use again next time!”
20. Sreya C.
“Sreya was so great! I received several pictures throughout each day to make me feel that Kona was in good hands and was a happy girl. Sreya and her boyfriend took such good care of Kona while I was away and I would highly recommend her to care for your pet! They took her on a hike and got in lots of play time, sunbathing and walks :)”
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As of Jul 2024, 6,450 sitters provided dog boarding in Penrose. 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, 94% of Penrose dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Penrose 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 Penrose.
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
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 6,450 dog boarding sitters in Penrose on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Penrose, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% 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.
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