Dog Boarding in Shady Grove, 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.

“This was my dog Ozzy’s first boarding outside our house. From the minute he met John, I knew everything was going to be alright. John got down on the floor when introducing himself to Ozzy. With Ozzy being apprehensive meeting new people, I was concerned, but Ozzy took to John immediately. I was impressed by John keeping written notes regarding Ozzy’s preferences and eating times. We did a meet and greet initially, so that Ozzy would be familiar. On the day I dropped Ozzy off, he was already comfortable in John’s lovely home. John sent photos and text updates to let me know how Ozzy was doing. I would definitely recommend John. He is definitely a dog whisperer.”


“Jody took amazing care of our two pups while we were gone for a long weekend. She has a wonderful setup with a fenced in yard for pups to hang out and explore. She provided over the top service feeding my pups eggs when they wouldn’t eat their food and providing a fan for when they came back inside from running around. She was a delight to deal with from start to finish and sent us pictures while we were gone as well. Highly recommend her!! Thanks again Jody!”


“Paula is absolutely wonderful! We couldn't have left our fur baby in better hands. She cared for him flawlessly, provided lots of snuggles and love, and gave us regular update with photos. We will definitely be using her again as our pet's home away from home!”


“First visit! I really appreciated the communication and coordination, so easy to work with. Hops (the dog) came home happy and healthy. Theresa took great care of her; I would book again and refer her!”


“I am once again very grateful for Shannon’s excellent care for my dog Roger. He feels at home. He gets excited when we take him to her house. I definitely recommend her as a dog sitter.”


“Emily was wonderful to work with! She is kind, caring, and respectful. She communicated daily and sent many pictures of my dog. I also appreciated that, due to my own scheduling error, she allowed my dog to come a day early at the last minute. We would absolutely use her again and recommend her. My dog had a blast! 😊”


“This was my first time using Rover and I was extremely nervous. Lydia was amazing with my pups , she sent updates, videos and pictures the whole time. We will definitely be using her for all our trips out of town from now on. I would give 10 stars if I could!!!”


“This was my first time needing to find someone to sit my baby. I was worried about leaving her with someone else but I was at ease knowing she wouldn't be alone and was in caring hands. Taylor was able to accommodate time changes on short notice and I could tell from meeting her she would take good care of my baby. I just know my pup have a fun filled stay with Taylor and I will be sure to come back to Taylor whenever I need boarding for my pup again!”


“Cheryle and Henry were wonderful, loving sitters for our dog when we came to visit Virginia Tech! They sent me photos and updates when he was with them and made sure he was comfortable in their home! They offered me coffee for our long drive home! We will be returning for their excellent care of our fur baby! I highly recommend them!!”

“Liz is the best!! My dogs love her! And that’s an understatement. She’s dependable, loving, a great communicator. My dogs stayed with her for a week and they were treated like one of their own animals. She’s sends updates and pictures frequently. She’s very flexible. She’s given our family a chance to vacation. I just never knew anyone who watched animals, so we never went anywhere. We are very grateful for Liz and my dogs are so lucky to get her love and attention.”


“This was the second time Dobby stayed with Ashley. When we arrived, he ran right up to her and looked happy to be there. That means so much! Also was relaxed and happy when I picked him up. Ashley is great!”


“Donna is great. She took fantastic care of our Beau. Made sure he got his medicine on time. She took Beau for walks and sent pictures and texts with daily updates on Beau. She was quick to respond to any questions that we had. We would highly recommend Donna for your pet care as well as for our fur baby again. Thank you Donna for taking such good care of Beau.”


“Deena and her husband took great care of our dog Nutmeg. We received photos and updates everyday, which kept us at ease throughout our vacation. Nutmeg was a very happy dog when we picked her up. Deena and her husband are great people and would highly recommend them to care for your animals.”


“When we picked up our dog, they were happy, relaxed, and clearly had a great time. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again and highly recommend Courtney to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring home-away-from-home for their dog.”


“Stephanie took the best care of Disco! I could tell she felt right at home with her. She made sure to take her on walks, give her snuggles, and share photos and updates with me throughout her stay. I would definitely book with Stephanie again!”

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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.


John R.


“This was my dog Ozzy’s first boarding outside our house. From the minute he met John, I knew everything was going to be alright. John got down on the floor when introducing himself to Ozzy. With Ozzy being apprehensive meeting new people, I was concerned, but Ozzy took to John immediately. I was impressed by John keeping written notes regarding Ozzy’s preferences and eating times. We did a meet and greet initially, so that Ozzy would be familiar. On the day I dropped Ozzy off, he was already comfortable in John’s lovely home. John sent photos and text updates to let me know how Ozzy was doing. I would definitely recommend John. He is definitely a dog whisperer.”


Jody H.

“Jody took amazing care of our two pups while we were gone for a long weekend. She has a wonderful setup with a fenced in yard for pups to hang out and explore. She provided over the top service feeding my pups eggs when they wouldn’t eat their food and providing a fan for when they came back inside from running around. She was a delight to deal with from start to finish and sent us pictures while we were gone as well. Highly recommend her!! Thanks again Jody!”


Paula B.
Star Sitter


“Paula is absolutely wonderful! We couldn't have left our fur baby in better hands. She cared for him flawlessly, provided lots of snuggles and love, and gave us regular update with photos. We will definitely be using her again as our pet's home away from home!”


Tiffany H.

“Tiffany and her family were very welcoming and friendly toward Chowder. Dog lovers through and through!”


Charlotte D.Star Sitter

“Charlotte was amazing with Olive and very accommodating for our last minute needs. I would recommend her to anyone looking for care for their dogs.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”


Mallory H.Star Sitter

“Mallory was really easy to work with - very communicative and easy to reach. We loved the photos! We never worried and will be booking again.”


Theresa K.

“First visit! I really appreciated the communication and coordination, so easy to work with. Hops (the dog) came home happy and healthy. Theresa took great care of her; I would book again and refer her!”


Shannon L.
Star Sitter


“I am once again very grateful for Shannon’s excellent care for my dog Roger. He feels at home. He gets excited when we take him to her house. I definitely recommend her as a dog sitter.”


Emily M.
Star Sitter


“Emily was wonderful to work with! She is kind, caring, and respectful. She communicated daily and sent many pictures of my dog. I also appreciated that, due to my own scheduling error, she allowed my dog to come a day early at the last minute. We would absolutely use her again and recommend her. My dog had a blast! 😊”


Lydia H.

“This was my first time using Rover and I was extremely nervous. Lydia was amazing with my pups , she sent updates, videos and pictures the whole time. We will definitely be using her for all our trips out of town from now on. I would give 10 stars if I could!!!”


Taylor D.

“This was my first time needing to find someone to sit my baby. I was worried about leaving her with someone else but I was at ease knowing she wouldn't be alone and was in caring hands. Taylor was able to accommodate time changes on short notice and I could tell from meeting her she would take good care of my baby. I just know my pup have a fun filled stay with Taylor and I will be sure to come back to Taylor whenever I need boarding for my pup again!”


Lorinda E.

“Milo had the best time with Lorinda and his new friend Newt! She sent pictures and updates and was quick to communicate - will definitely be sending Milo again soon ❤️”


Henry & Cheryle B.Star Sitter
“Cheryle and Henry were wonderful, loving sitters for our dog when we came to visit Virginia Tech! They sent me photos and updates when he was with them and made sure he was comfortable in their home! They offered me coffee for our long drive home! We will be returning for their excellent care of our fur baby! I highly recommend them!!”


Liz K.Star Sitter

“Liz is the best!! My dogs love her! And that’s an understatement. She’s dependable, loving, a great communicator. My dogs stayed with her for a week and they were treated like one of their own animals. She’s sends updates and pictures frequently. She’s very flexible. She’s given our family a chance to vacation. I just never knew anyone who watched animals, so we never went anywhere. We are very grateful for Liz and my dogs are so lucky to get her love and attention.”


Ashley F.Star Sitter

“This was the second time Dobby stayed with Ashley. When we arrived, he ran right up to her and looked happy to be there. That means so much! Also was relaxed and happy when I picked him up. Ashley is great!”


Candace W.Star Sitter

“Candace took great care of our dog! Communication was great. I think our dog really enjoyed staying with Candance. I would definitely book again!”


Donna B.Star Sitter

“Donna is great. She took fantastic care of our Beau. Made sure he got his medicine on time. She took Beau for walks and sent pictures and texts with daily updates on Beau. She was quick to respond to any questions that we had. We would highly recommend Donna for your pet care as well as for our fur baby again. Thank you Donna for taking such good care of Beau.”


Denna E.

“Deena and her husband took great care of our dog Nutmeg. We received photos and updates everyday, which kept us at ease throughout our vacation. Nutmeg was a very happy dog when we picked her up. Deena and her husband are great people and would highly recommend them to care for your animals.”


Cortney S.Star Sitter

“When we picked up our dog, they were happy, relaxed, and clearly had a great time. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again and highly recommend Courtney to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring home-away-from-home for their dog.”


Stephanie E.

“Stephanie took the best care of Disco! I could tell she felt right at home with her. She made sure to take her on walks, give her snuggles, and share photos and updates with me throughout her stay. I would definitely book with Stephanie again!”
Shady Grove dog parents share their Rover experiences
Carson boarded our dogs for over a week and we couldn't be more pleased. Super nice, great home, spacious and plenty of yard. He took them on walks and/or hike almost daily. Very friendly and easily reachable. He gave photo updates on a daily basis. Would highly recommend!

Carson did an excellent job watching our two young mini daschunds and my twenty year old cat who takes medications twice a day every day. Our cat actually was in better shape when we picked her up then when we dropped her off. The dogs were sad to leave at first. He sent videos and photos during our vacation and they were always having fun and very happy. I think it was a vacation for them too. We never worried about them while we were away, they were in very good hands. We will be having Carson watch our pets for now on as long as hes able to.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Shady Grove is $40
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Sitters in Shady Grove average 14 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, 125 sitters provided dog boarding in Shady Grove. 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, 89% of Shady Grove dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Shady Grove have an average of 22 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 14 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 Shady Grove.
Rover makes it easy to find Shady Grove 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 125 dog boarding sitters in Shady Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Shady Grove, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 88% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.
