Dog Boarding in Riverwood, Arlington, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Our pup had an amazing time at Lauren’s! Lauren kept our active 1 year old dog plenty busy with walks, trips to the dog park and play with her own sweet doggy. She kept us updated w messages, videos and pictures throughout his stay.”
“Christine took great care of my 3 dogs, and they were quite happy at her house. She sent updates and photos, and she was very responsive to our messages. She’s wonderful.”
“Johanna is absolutely wonderful! Our sweet Millie has some extra needs and Johanna was so understanding and went above and beyond to make Millie comfortable in her home. We are so grateful to have found a reliable, kind, and understanding sitter!”
“Brianne was amazing! You can tell how much she truly loves dogs, her whole family embraced Marvin and I know he was in great hands. Will be using her again. She was also super flexible with drop off and pick up times.”
“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 had a wonderful experience with Sush! She and her family were so pleasant to work with. We dropped off both of our small dogs together and she continuously kept us updated with pictures throughout their stay. We will be using her again!”
“Anne Marie warmly welcomed my little guy Hudson into her home! She sent photos, updates and took care of him just like her own. Will absolutely use her again next time I’m away.”
“Morgan was great and Coco definitely had a great time! She sent lots of cute pictures and was flexible with meeting ahead of time, drop off and pick up. I would book again! Thanks!”
“Donna provided very special care to Cocoa. She is a senior pup, and we are forever grateful that Donna provided updates as soon as anything of note happened. She was super responsive to all messages, and Cocoa was comfortable for the entire stay. We may not have Cocoa for much longer, and we are grateful that Donna was extra attentive to her needs and provided the best care possible. Many, many thanks.”
“Andy was great. He sent lots of pictures and was very communicative. He took my pup for plenty of walks and made sure she was comfortable in his home. I would be happy to have my dog stay with him again.”
“Zuleirys was AMAZING with our puppy! She send constant updates with pictures and you could tell our puppy was having a great time. She even helped us out when our flight got cancelled and we needed her to keep our puppy for an extra night. Great communication and great with dogs!”
“This is our second time with Luciana and she takes such good care of my pup! He has food allergies/ restrictions and can be a bit of a picky eater, and Luciana works with him to make sure he gets what he needs. Highly recommend!”
“Bridges watched my dog for a week and did a wonderful job. She met me and my dog beforehand which helped make me feel more at ease, and she provided frequent updates on how he was doing during the stay. She took him on a lot of walks, and he had a wonderful time with her. I would happily have my dog stay with Bridgid again!”
“Leonard, Kathryn, and their family take care of my dog like he is their own. I know Ollie has a great time at their house and I can count on the best care for him here!!”
“So grateful for Kerstyn to take our Charlie last minute. Our dog got along great with hers! I feel bad my she took such good care of her on walks and lots of snuggles. Will use again!”
“Reese absolutely loves Erin! He’s so excited to see her for dog walks and sitting. Erin understands his Reese-isms and takes the best care of him. I get lots of updates and photos, which I love!”
“Laurie and Richard took excellent care of my senior pup, who was very relaxed throughout her stay. I would definitely use their services again.”
“Dana was terrific with my little guy! Lots of pictures and lots of communication and caring about my dog, as well as his comfort and belongings. She was very attentive to my description of Moose’s habits, preferences and potential circumstance that rarely needs attention yet is important to be aware of. My little guy was happy when I picked him up and that makes me happy! Highly recommend Dana!”
“Emma & Joe were amazing with our corgi Cash. They were very responsive and sent daily picture updates. They even took Cash on an outing to a brewery! Highly recommend these sitters”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Lauren S.Star Sitter
“Our pup had an amazing time at Lauren’s! Lauren kept our active 1 year old dog plenty busy with walks, trips to the dog park and play with her own sweet doggy. She kept us updated w messages, videos and pictures throughout his stay.”
Christine J.
“Christine took great care of my 3 dogs, and they were quite happy at her house. She sent updates and photos, and she was very responsive to our messages. She’s wonderful.”
Johanna B.Star Sitter
“Johanna is absolutely wonderful! Our sweet Millie has some extra needs and Johanna was so understanding and went above and beyond to make Millie comfortable in her home. We are so grateful to have found a reliable, kind, and understanding sitter!”
Brianne B.Star Sitter
“Brianne was amazing! You can tell how much she truly loves dogs, her whole family embraced Marvin and I know he was in great hands. Will be using her again. She was also super flexible with drop off and pick up times.”
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!”
Sush S.Star Sitter
“We had a wonderful experience with Sush! She and her family were so pleasant to work with. We dropped off both of our small dogs together and she continuously kept us updated with pictures throughout their stay. We will be using her again!”
Anne Marie V.Star Sitter
“Anne Marie warmly welcomed my little guy Hudson into her home! She sent photos, updates and took care of him just like her own. Will absolutely use her again next time I’m away.”
Morgan G.Star Sitter
“Morgan was great and Coco definitely had a great time! She sent lots of cute pictures and was flexible with meeting ahead of time, drop off and pick up. I would book again! Thanks!”
Donna S.Star Sitter
“Donna provided very special care to Cocoa. She is a senior pup, and we are forever grateful that Donna provided updates as soon as anything of note happened. She was super responsive to all messages, and Cocoa was comfortable for the entire stay. We may not have Cocoa for much longer, and we are grateful that Donna was extra attentive to her needs and provided the best care possible. Many, many thanks.”
Andy G.
“Andy was great. He sent lots of pictures and was very communicative. He took my pup for plenty of walks and made sure she was comfortable in his home. I would be happy to have my dog stay with him again.”
Zuleirys S.Star Sitter
“Zuleirys was AMAZING with our puppy! She send constant updates with pictures and you could tell our puppy was having a great time. She even helped us out when our flight got cancelled and we needed her to keep our puppy for an extra night. Great communication and great with dogs!”
Luciana V.
“This is our second time with Luciana and she takes such good care of my pup! He has food allergies/ restrictions and can be a bit of a picky eater, and Luciana works with him to make sure he gets what he needs. Highly recommend!”
Michael Y.
“Michael took great care of our doodle! He took her on adventures every day and sent us many pictures. He was also very accommodating and friendly.”
Bridgid M.Star Sitter
“Bridges watched my dog for a week and did a wonderful job. She met me and my dog beforehand which helped make me feel more at ease, and she provided frequent updates on how he was doing during the stay. She took him on a lot of walks, and he had a wonderful time with her. I would happily have my dog stay with Bridgid again!”
Leonard & Kathryn J.Star Sitter
“Leonard, Kathryn, and their family take care of my dog like he is their own. I know Ollie has a great time at their house and I can count on the best care for him here!!”
Kerstyn A.Star Sitter
“So grateful for Kerstyn to take our Charlie last minute. Our dog got along great with hers! I feel bad my she took such good care of her on walks and lots of snuggles. Will use again!”
Erin F.Star Sitter
“Reese absolutely loves Erin! He’s so excited to see her for dog walks and sitting. Erin understands his Reese-isms and takes the best care of him. I get lots of updates and photos, which I love!”
Laurie & Richard E.Star Sitter
“Laurie and Richard took excellent care of my senior pup, who was very relaxed throughout her stay. I would definitely use their services again.”
Dana R.
“Dana was terrific with my little guy! Lots of pictures and lots of communication and caring about my dog, as well as his comfort and belongings. She was very attentive to my description of Moose’s habits, preferences and potential circumstance that rarely needs attention yet is important to be aware of. My little guy was happy when I picked him up and that makes me happy! Highly recommend Dana!”
Emma H.Star Sitter
“Emma & Joe were amazing with our corgi Cash. They were very responsive and sent daily picture updates. They even took Cash on an outing to a brewery! Highly recommend these sitters”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Riverwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Riverwood 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
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