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Sitter Profile Image: Connie L.
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Connie L.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2,125 reviews
513 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405

“Madison had another great stay with Connie! She has slept most of the day since returning because she had so much fun playing with the other dogs.”

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Ligia D.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 345 reviews
136 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405

“Chloe officially has a fairy godmother 💕💕Ligia is a godsend for a picky eater. She hand fed Chloe when she wouldn’t eat. She recognized the Chloe is a mama’s girl and didn’t mind her following her around. Ligia provides individual attention for each of her charges. Can wait to use her again.”

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Julie O.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
28 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22406

“This was a great experience! Our dog, Bernadette, loved her time at Julie's place! Julie sent pictures and updates every day, and was just great overall!”

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Sonja & Phil K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
16 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22408

“The experience with Sonja and Phil was absolutely amazing. They Communicate well and quickly! Enzo was loved on like their own. They even ordered and installed a broken buckle on his collar while we were gone! We will definitely be using them many times in the future 🙂”

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Laurie K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 275 reviews
48 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

“Laurie took excellent care of our dogs and sent us videos and pictures of them playing with her other canine guests. We recommend her highly and hope we will get to use Laurie again in the future. The dogs had a much better experience with her than the local kennel prison we were using. Thanks Laurie!”

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Tracey M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

“Tracey was AMAZING with my boy Jack. She sent pictures & updates daily, which I and my kids loved. She took him on multiple walks and a dog park daily. He came home and didn't move because he was so wore out. I really enjoyed her open communication. I will definitely be using Tracey in the future for Jack's boarding needs!”

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Jorge D.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
19 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22554

“Absolutely thrilled with the exceptional care our 2 furry family members, Ziggy & Bella received from Addy and the entire family. From the moment we met, it was clear Ziggy & Bella were in loving and capable hands. Addy went above and beyond, ensuring they were not just fed and walked, but truly cherished. Daily updates and photos provided peace of mind while we were away. We returned to happy, healthy fur babies. We cannot recommend Addy highly enough and will undoubtedly be booking again!”

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Riza A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22406

“Thank you so much, Riza, for taking care of Princess\ the photos you sent gave me peace of mind\. I truly felt that Princess was in good hands\. I really appreciate your kindness and the love you showed her\. I would definitely trust you to care for her again\. Thank you\!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christie W.
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Christie W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
11 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

“Christie was thoughtful and ensured the safety of all of the pets that were in her care the week we boarded our dog. She did meets and greets with the pets and owners so everyone was comfortable. When we dropped our dog off she was excited to be there and couldn't wait to go in. Our dog enjoyed her time at Christie's. Christie provided videos of the dogs playing.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yeny & Ray C.
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Yeny & Ray C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
14 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

“We had such a great experience boarding our dog with Yeny and Ray. They were incredibly caring and attentive from start to finish. Pedro felt right at home — they sent us regular updates, photos, and videos, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. You can tell they genuinely love dogs and treat them like family. When we picked our dog up, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. We’ll definitely be booking with them again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving family to care for their dog! 🐾💛”

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Benjamin & Ariel M.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
STAFFORD, VA, 22554

“Ben & Ariel were absolutely wonderful with Mishka! We’ve used several sitters this year, and this was the first time she came home so clearly happy, relaxed, and genuinely well loved. That alone means everything to us. They kept her active with plenty of walks, gave us terrific updates, and sent lots of photos so we always knew how she was doing. It was obvious they weren’t just watching her—they really cared for her and made her feel at home. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will 1000% book with Ben & Ariel again and would recommend them without hesitation. Thank you both for taking such great care of our girl! ❤️🐾”

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Sitter Profile Image: Julianne D.
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Julianne D.
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$28
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3 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405

About: I care deeply about the well-being, happiness, and comfort of every dog in my care. I understand how important it is for your pet to feel safe, loved, exercised and relaxed. You can enjoy worry-free care knowing your furry friend is in caring and attentive hands. I’ve owned pets my whole life and I’ve fostered dogs for the past 3 years. I work but I get up early enough to have ample time for morning routine of potty, feeding and playtime or walk. After work, it’s potty, feeding and playtime again with a walk. Your pet will have the freedom of the main floor until they have settled in. I have gates, play fences and crates if they are needed. Once comfortable, they are allowed upstairs (I had a few fosters that loved to hang out on my bed). I have a fenced yard for play and bathroom. I have multiple dog beds and lots of toys. I have my own small dog, who has never met a dog he didn’t like, and three cats.

Sitter Profile Image: Tina A.
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Tina A.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

“Tina and her lovely daughter help take care of our Sammy when we needed to be away for an extended period to help my ailing mother half the world away. She was assuring in the difficult time setting up the booking while arranging for air tickets and gave us regular pictures and updates that make the separation tolerable for us.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Karla G.
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Karla G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 57 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

“My Fur Baby Braxton, Stayed with Karla for Christmas. Karla sent pictures and updates on Braxton This alone put my mind at ease for not having Braxton for 4 days. I'll have no problem using Karla again. ?”

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Sitter Profile Image: Rosalina V.
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Rosalina V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Woodbridge, VA, 22193

“Rosalina and her family were incredibly kind and attentive to my dog. They sent me daily photos of him having a great time with her family. I’m definitely booking with her again! The service was exceptional and I highly recommend her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather A.
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Heather A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
39 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

“We loved Heather! She took amazing care of Willow. With using Rover for the first time I was so nervous to leave Willow but heather made me feel so comfortable & assured me”

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Jordan R.
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$38
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8 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

About: I have a strong passion for animals and enjoy caring for pets of all kinds. Through hands-on experience, I have developed skills in providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, exercising, and monitoring pets’ health and well-being. I also have experience with basic pet training, using patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior and build trust. Working with animals has strengthened my sense of responsibility, compassion, and attention to detail. I genuinely enjoy creating a safe, healthy, and loving environment for pets, and I am committed to ensuring they receive the care, respect, and affection they deserve. Available weekdays, Mornings, evenings, Nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexible scheduling for walks, feeding, playtime, overnight care, and regular home check-ins to keep pets happy. I provide a clean, secure, and pet-friendly environment with constant supervision, plenty of attention, regular exercise, and loving care to ensure every pet feels safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Seyla P.
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Seyla P.
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 719 reviews
48 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Indian Head, MD, 20640

“Seyla is the best Rover sitter possibly on the entire platform. Minnie is so well taken care of, I’m surprised she wants to come back with us! She makes so many new dog friends, and goes on the best adventures. Thank you Seyla!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessie L.
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Jessie L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 61 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Stafford, VA, 22556

“Jessie was great with our dog Piper when we went away for a day trip. She sent plenty of updates and pictures letting me know that my pup was in good hands. We could tell that Piper had been well loved while we were away! Highly recommend using Jessie for your dog sitting needs!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mickey S.
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Mickey S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Indian Head, MD, 20640

“We love Mickey! He’s trained my dog continually and kept my dog during the weekend to get him more used to other dogs and everything has gone well! We will continue training for life! Mickey is laid back and explains everything sufficiently for my family to use tactics for our dog.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leaving our dog with Connie was an amazing experience! We loved getting the daily photos and updates. Connie was highly attentive and followed all care instructions perfectly. When we picked up our Carin Terrier she was happy, relaxed, and clearly well taken care. We will absolutely book with Connie again and highly recommend her!

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Elizabeth J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Camryn B and his wife are the sweetest couple and I appreciate them both for watching after my fur child. Camryn sent me photos out of the blue which really set me at ease. I was very anxious about leaving him but they made it easy and I look forward to reaching out to Camryn in the future.

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Aj H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was amazing watching Chloe and Willie. Since Chloe on heart medicine she did a great job giving her medicine when she was suppose to.have. Both pups really enjoyed staying with her and enjoyed all the attention. She did so good with the pups. Will be bringing them back to her.

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Kim T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Royal Farms Ranch is the most wonderful sitter I have ever had. The layout is an absolute pup haven. I can tell my guy is so happy being there, and they have given me an overwhelming sense of confidence in that. I had a moment of panic that my dog was having problems and they went above and beyond in ensuring me he was 100% okay and living his best life. It is such a relief to know my fur-ever friend is safe and given so much love while I’m away. 10/10 would recommend!

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hannah w.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristina was absolutely wonderful with Callie and Sylvie! We needed care pretty last minute due to having to travel out of state for a funeral, and she was incredibly accommodating, flexible, and friendly from the start. She went above and beyond to make sure our girls were comfortable, loved, and well taken care of. I was initially a little hesitant about how they would do in a home with multiple kids since they aren’t around smallerchildren very often, but they had no issues whatsoever! They loved all the extra attention from Kristina’s boys and also enjoyed spending time with their dog, Teddy, and even their cat. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Callie and Sylvie were being cared for and treated like part of the family, especially during such a difficult and unexpected trip. We’re very grateful to Kristina and her family for taking such great care of our girls and would absolutely book with her again! 🐾❤️

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Chalah & Tamarrow L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Took a short notice request for dog sitting and did an awesome job getting our anxious pup at ease and comfortable for the weekend. Highly recommend.

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DeAnna C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary and her family were great. I could tell that Winston loved being with them. From the time he entered the house until I picked him up they were wonderful with him. Mary sent plenty of pictures and daily updates on their activities. I would not hesitate using Mary to care for Winston in the future.

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James M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful family! Winter was well taken care of and she had a great time playing with their family dogs!! We will definitely be staying again!!

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Kim H.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Potomac home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Potomac.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Potomac sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

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