Dog Boarding in Penrose, Arlington, VA
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âDonna is the best! Ollie just adores her. Heâll be back to her in just under one week â and Iâm sure heâll miss her while heâs with us this week! â¤ď¸đ¤Łâ

âLaurie 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!â
âBridgid was phenomenal. Our dog is standoffish with new people, but by the end of two days with Bridgid he didnât 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 donât let that fool you - she is truly one of the best you will find.â

âAbsolutely 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!â

âChristine 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!â

âOur 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 â¤ď¸ She sent lots of pictures and Jojo came home happy and tired. Thank you, Lauren!!!â

âEmma 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!â

âOur 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.â

âIsabelle 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.â

âOur dog had such an amazing time at Nicoleâs! 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.â

âMy 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!â

âKelly 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!â

âDanyelle 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!â

âNina was absolutely amazing while boarding my boy, Abe! She went above and beyond from the start â she even met me beforehand near my place since I donât have a car, which was such a huge help. During Abeâs 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. Iâll definitely be booking with her again!â

âShe 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!â

âJodee 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.â

âShe 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 couldnât recommend her enough! Amazing service with constant updates and pic mail!â

âKelly 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!â
âElena 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 10/10â

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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 hoagieâs quirks and accommodating. Highly recommend!! Thanks Vanessa!

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.

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...

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 stayđđ

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 zzâs in. Brooke checked in throughout our trip and sent us cute pics of Lucy in her winter coat for her walks. Weâll definitely be using Brooke again when she is available!

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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 youâre awayâwhether itâs 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 whoâd love to socialize with their sitterâs pets
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