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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.
“Lydia and her family always take good care of my Mochi. I know she’s in good hands and I never have to worry when I leave her. Lydia always sends lots of update pictures during the stay and her whole family treats Mochi like family. She gets all the cuddles and attention. And she gets so excited every time I drop her off there. Thanks Lydia for always taking such good care of Mochi!”
“Eun and her husband took great care of Jax and provided me with videos and pictures throughout his stay. Thank you for making him comfortable and keeping him busy. Looking forward to our next booking.”
“Nina and her family are amazing!!! She took care of my 3y/o yorkie named Tokyo for 4 days. She sent me pictures and videos each day showing how well Tokyo was doing and adapting to his new environment. I was immediately put at ease knowing that Tokyo was in a loving environment. Tokyo loved his time there and even began napping on the same schedule as her two other dogs…he really did become a part of their family!! I love that!!! ❤️ She brushed him and kept his eyes clean daily and he even let Nina brush his teeth at night! I couldn’t ask for anything more. I’m so happy 😀. I will definitely use Nina again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“An excellent job taking care of our Charlie on short notice (and a Saturday) thank you!!”
“Joanna and John are extraordinary caregivers! We were so fortunate to find them. Our pup spent two weeks with them and we never worried once. We received daily pics and thoughtful updates. It was clear our pup was in very capable, caring hands and enjoyed their beautiful yard and family home. Looking forward to booking another visit soon!”
“Iryna is wonderful. I have an elderly dog with dementia, so he requires special kind of care and Iryna did a wonderful job. She’s caring and attentive and I feel comfortable leaving my dog in her capable hands, which is incredibly hard for me to find usually.”
“Amy was a fantastic care taker for my two dogs. She consistently sent updates and I could tell she genuinely cared about my dogs as much as she did her own. Even when one of my dogs had some behavior issues she was able to deescalate amd remain hospitable. Would definitely recommend her.”
“Boomer and I had an excellent experience with Nisha. I was kept informed with photographs and videos. She was also very flexible with the time I could pick him up. You can also sense that she loves the dogs immensely. This was Boomers first time visiting her, which was my only concern initially, but I'm glad I booked with her. Boomer will be going there in the future. I am so happy that I have found a good home for Boomer away from his home.”
“Shivani and her family, including her dog was really sweet and caring with our dog, we loved that she was always keeping us updated about our dog activities thorough the day. She was also flexible with time since our flight got delayed. We will definitely book again for our next trip coming soon.”
“This was the second time Rumi has stayed with Helen and Hommer. We have realized that when Rumi is with them, she is on vacation! She is treated like a princess and given so much love, care, and affection. In fact, they included a picture of Rumi on their Christmas tree!! They go above and beyond, especially since Rumi can be difficult on her leash. They never make us feel like she is a burden, even though we know she can be a bit tricky. I cannot speak highly enough of how amazing Hommer and Helen are. We would never want anyone else to take care of her. These two people are truly special and wonderful. We adore them!!!! Do your pet a favor and book a vacation for them at Helen and Hommer’s house!!”
“Katie was fantastic for our furry babies. They were happy and clean when we got them back. I would love to have them taken care by her every time we need them to be watched.”
“Amy took great care of Finn during his stay-cation with her. Sent me great photos and videos during his stay and updates. Finn came home happy and tired from such fun! Can't wait to stay again! :)”
“Alexia is an INCREDIBLE sitter! She gave us daily updates with pictures and made us feel so comfortable leaving our pup in her care. Our dog returned home in such good spirits. He was given so much love and cuddles! We would highly recommend Alexia as a sitter.”
“Janelle was awesome with my 3 yr old doodle Theo, who looked super relaxed and happy when I picked him up. Theo had a great time with Janelle and her kids. We will definitely be back! Thanks!”
“Hoa was great! Our dog was a happy pup staying with her. She had lots of toys for him to play with and puzzles to get treats! Very kind, loved all the pictures and videos she sent while we were away”
“Heather was great! She and her family provided a safe environment for my dog, Levi. Levi came back happy and healthy after his stay.”
“Cody’s stay with Jungeun was great! Her home was a good fit for my dog - two kind adults who seemed to treat him as their own. It looked like Cody got lots of snuggles, playtime and walks outside. Jungeun provided a daily update with many photos and videos and she responded quickly to my questions via Rover. I will definitely use Jungeun again.”
“Katie was absolutely amazing! From the moment of drop-off till the moment I picked him up Katie had me as ease about have her take care of my boy Caramelo. We got pics almost immediately after drop off, she knew about his separation anxiety and took extra care with him. If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur kid in Fairfax/Loudoun county, run don't walk to Katie's profile.”
“Very good experience. Gary and Lucy were well cared for and I think they had a nice time while we were away. The photo updates were great. I'd recommend them for sure.”
“I wish there were 10 stars. I feel lucky to have found William! Lainey was very happy when I picked her up! She acted like she had been on vacation bc she was soooo spoiled by William while he had her! He communicate with us daily and sent cute pictures and comforting words!”
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Lydia Y.
“Lydia and her family always take good care of my Mochi. I know she’s in good hands and I never have to worry when I leave her. Lydia always sends lots of update pictures during the stay and her whole family treats Mochi like family. She gets all the cuddles and attention. And she gets so excited every time I drop her off there. Thanks Lydia for always taking such good care of Mochi!”
Eun Ha S.Star Sitter
“Eun and her husband took great care of Jax and provided me with videos and pictures throughout his stay. Thank you for making him comfortable and keeping him busy. Looking forward to our next booking.”
Nina D.Star Sitter
“Nina and her family are amazing!!! She took care of my 3y/o yorkie named Tokyo for 4 days. She sent me pictures and videos each day showing how well Tokyo was doing and adapting to his new environment. I was immediately put at ease knowing that Tokyo was in a loving environment. Tokyo loved his time there and even began napping on the same schedule as her two other dogs…he really did become a part of their family!! I love that!!! ❤️ She brushed him and kept his eyes clean daily and he even let Nina brush his teeth at night! I couldn’t ask for anything more. I’m so happy 😀. I will definitely use Nina again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Aysin E.
“An excellent job taking care of our Charlie on short notice (and a Saturday) thank you!!”
John & Joanna W.Star Sitter
“Joanna and John are extraordinary caregivers! We were so fortunate to find them. Our pup spent two weeks with them and we never worried once. We received daily pics and thoughtful updates. It was clear our pup was in very capable, caring hands and enjoyed their beautiful yard and family home. Looking forward to booking another visit soon!”
James & Iryna F.Star Sitter
“Iryna is wonderful. I have an elderly dog with dementia, so he requires special kind of care and Iryna did a wonderful job. She’s caring and attentive and I feel comfortable leaving my dog in her capable hands, which is incredibly hard for me to find usually.”
Amy S.Star Sitter
“Amy was a fantastic care taker for my two dogs. She consistently sent updates and I could tell she genuinely cared about my dogs as much as she did her own. Even when one of my dogs had some behavior issues she was able to deescalate amd remain hospitable. Would definitely recommend her.”
Nisha S.
“Boomer and I had an excellent experience with Nisha. I was kept informed with photographs and videos. She was also very flexible with the time I could pick him up. You can also sense that she loves the dogs immensely. This was Boomers first time visiting her, which was my only concern initially, but I'm glad I booked with her. Boomer will be going there in the future. I am so happy that I have found a good home for Boomer away from his home.”
Shivani R.
“Shivani and her family, including her dog was really sweet and caring with our dog, we loved that she was always keeping us updated about our dog activities thorough the day. She was also flexible with time since our flight got delayed. We will definitely book again for our next trip coming soon.”
Hommer & Hellen F.Star Sitter
“This was the second time Rumi has stayed with Helen and Hommer. We have realized that when Rumi is with them, she is on vacation! She is treated like a princess and given so much love, care, and affection. In fact, they included a picture of Rumi on their Christmas tree!! They go above and beyond, especially since Rumi can be difficult on her leash. They never make us feel like she is a burden, even though we know she can be a bit tricky. I cannot speak highly enough of how amazing Hommer and Helen are. We would never want anyone else to take care of her. These two people are truly special and wonderful. We adore them!!!! Do your pet a favor and book a vacation for them at Helen and Hommer’s house!!”
Katie C.
“Katie was fantastic for our furry babies. They were happy and clean when we got them back. I would love to have them taken care by her every time we need them to be watched.”
Amy W.
Star Sitter
“Amy took great care of Finn during his stay-cation with her. Sent me great photos and videos during his stay and updates. Finn came home happy and tired from such fun! Can't wait to stay again! :)”
Alexia D.
“Alexia is an INCREDIBLE sitter! She gave us daily updates with pictures and made us feel so comfortable leaving our pup in her care. Our dog returned home in such good spirits. He was given so much love and cuddles! We would highly recommend Alexia as a sitter.”
Janelle H.
“Janelle was awesome with my 3 yr old doodle Theo, who looked super relaxed and happy when I picked him up. Theo had a great time with Janelle and her kids. We will definitely be back! Thanks!”
Hoa N.Star Sitter
“Hoa was great! Our dog was a happy pup staying with her. She had lots of toys for him to play with and puzzles to get treats! Very kind, loved all the pictures and videos she sent while we were away”
Heather M.
“Heather was great! She and her family provided a safe environment for my dog, Levi. Levi came back happy and healthy after his stay.”
Jungeun H.
“Cody’s stay with Jungeun was great! Her home was a good fit for my dog - two kind adults who seemed to treat him as their own. It looked like Cody got lots of snuggles, playtime and walks outside. Jungeun provided a daily update with many photos and videos and she responded quickly to my questions via Rover. I will definitely use Jungeun again.”
Katie F.Star Sitter
“Katie was absolutely amazing! From the moment of drop-off till the moment I picked him up Katie had me as ease about have her take care of my boy Caramelo. We got pics almost immediately after drop off, she knew about his separation anxiety and took extra care with him. If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur kid in Fairfax/Loudoun county, run don't walk to Katie's profile.”
Nami K.Star Sitter
“Very good experience. Gary and Lucy were well cared for and I think they had a nice time while we were away. The photo updates were great. I'd recommend them for sure.”
William D.Star Sitter
“I wish there were 10 stars. I feel lucky to have found William! Lainey was very happy when I picked her up! She acted like she had been on vacation bc she was soooo spoiled by William while he had her! He communicate with us daily and sent cute pictures and comforting words!”
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As of Aug 2025, 3,791 sitters provided dog boarding in South Riding. 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, 92% of South Riding dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in South Riding have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 South Riding.
Rover makes it easy to find South Riding 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 3,791 dog boarding sitters in South Riding on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In South Riding, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 85% 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.
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