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Sitter Profile Image: Corinne C.
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Corinne C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
34 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Corinne was great with our boxer pup. She was very communicative and kept us updated with pictures. We felt at ease having to leave our dog for the day. I’ll definitely use her services in the future if needed.

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Olga S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

About: I've been a cat parent all my life, and all-around animal lover. Now, I have two dogs (Damon and Matcha) and two kitties at home, all rescues. About half the time, I also volunteer to foster puppies that need homes, so I'm very experienced with dogs of all ages. Serving the Sterling area; I live across the street from Claude Moore park and love to explore the trails with four-legged friends. Summertime makes for the most gorgeous pictures, and I love capturing your fur babies on camera! I love all breeds, especially if they have good manners, but larger and more playful dogs will have the best time playing with my 3-year-old dog, Matcha. Caring for fur-babies is currently my full-time job, whether that's customers, fosters, or my own brood. I love all size dogs and cats! Most of the time, when I come into your home, your animals will let me know what their routine is! But specific instructions will help me out a lot too and are always appreciated.

Sitter Profile Image: Jillian P.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Jillian is wonderful! She communicates with us clearly, arrives on time, and is super friendly. Our Ladybug is not the easiest dog to walk, but Jillian has been incredibly patient with her. Ladybug adores her and gets excited as soon as Jillian arrives. We are very happy with Jillian's service and would definitely book her again :)

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Rachel K.
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Marcia M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
303 reviews
54 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Marcia does a fantastic job with my dog! He really enjoys his time with her. I love that I get photos from her of his walk and the details of her visit. Marcia has really saved me!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie C.
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Mackenzie C.
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$18
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15 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

About: Hi my name is Mackenzie, I would love to provide your fur baby with a comfortable, loving stay. I have one pitbull mix and 3 cats of my own. I have never met a pet that I haven’t gotten along with! I’ve grown up with pets in my home my whole life. I also used to have (he crossed the rainbow bridge) a paralyzed dachshund. I have experience with high energy dogs, strong dogs, temperamental cats - dogs and cats big and small. I understand what it’s like to have someone take care of of your babies, so I am very responsive and would be happy to send you pictures and updates. My dog, Monty loves to play, but also has awareness to know when a dog doesn’t want to interact. I’ve pet sat for tons of family and friends in the past, so I’d be thrilled to add your pet(s) to that list. I work remotely and have a full-time job. Most of my meetings are pre-planned so I have a good sense of my day and when walks can happen. Since I work from home, I’m able to provide love throughout the whole day. I have a small fenced in patio area that has a patch of soil and 2 fake grass pee mats for any urgent potty needs. I will always supervise outside while they are outside. I live in a town home, so I can easily separate my pets from yours if need be, but all of my pets are very friendly. I’m very thorough and take notes to make sure I get your fur baby’s needs exactly as they need them.

Sitter Profile Image: Nicolas K.
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Nicolas K.
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17 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Nic and his wife Carmen were great on their walk with Scuba. He’s a young and mouthy puppy and tries to eat everything during walks. They handled him with care and he seems to have enjoyed his walk. I’d recommend them!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley H.
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Ashley H.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
193 reviews
57 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Ashley has been walking our dog for several months. She is very communicative, reliable, and great with our dog. He loves her! We would highly recommend her for dog walker.

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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
14 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

So great! Staci was very professional and kept me up to date with his walk. Very happy with how things went!

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Crista A.
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selina A.
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$18
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5 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

About: My dream since I was little was to have a dog, finally me and my brother put aside some money and bought the most handsome young puppy ever and we named him apollo. unfortunately as my brother got older he had to move away for work and didn’t want to be lonely so he took apollo with him. I get to visit here and there but always find myself missing that adorable responsibility. I hope I can help families with anything when it comes time to care for there dogs because when with me, I’ll make them feel at home I work part time and have online classes. I’m usually at home and have time to care for dogs and will dedicate time for them I have a very pet friendly neighborhood as well as a backyard that is fenced and will make sure the dog is always within a close proximity to me

Sitter Profile Image: Abigail U.
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Abigail U.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Amazing dog walker! She was reliable, professional, and took great care of my dogs. They absolutely loved her and were always excited to see her. I felt completely comfortable knowing they were in good hands. I would hire her again anytime and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog walker!

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Sitter Profile Image: Manasa P.
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Manasa P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
27 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20171

Manasa is amazing with our pups. From weekly walks to overnight care, she continually sees they are well cared for and happy. We completely trust her and she’s amazing with both small and larger dogs ( we have both!)

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine N.
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Katherine N.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Katherine is incredibly sweet, kind, and dependable. She was able to meet my dog and take her for a walk on very short notice, which I greatly appreciated. She arrived on time, asked thoughtful questions about my dog’s care, and carefully followed all instructions. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about the pets she works with. We are very happy to have her as our regular sitter and highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Karen Marie F.
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Karen Marie F.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

About: I use Reiki and massage when animals and their humans are accepting of it. My rates are built to service a wider geographical area. Please ask about lower rates for care needed close to my home, or other existing clients. I grew up with many cats (over many years), and a dog. We had several dogs in the neighborhood I would help and visit with, and have experience with horses and other animals of air, land and sea. I’ve been caring for dogs, cats and horses professionally for about 25 years. I am self-employed and make my own schedule, so I’m busy, but flexible with enough notice or if there is a gap in my schedule. I have a big and friendly dog of my own who would want to stay with me if you require overnight dog or cat sitting, depending on how far you are from our home. My end-unit townhome backs up to the retention pond. I can see the walking trail that backs up to the forest from my deck. My small fenced in backyard opens up to a wheelchair accessible paver path. So ideal for older pets who need less/no stairs. I’ve cared for many elderly animals.

Sitter Profile Image: Lesley G.
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Lesley G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Lesley was wonderful with Leo and so flexible on such a short notice. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yekaterina L.
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Yekaterina L.
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$10
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20 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

About: I took care of dogs and cats of all ages and health conditions. Administered pills and injections including insulin and subcutaneous fluids. No empty promises, just good service. I will communicate properly and timely. My work schedule is flexible and I am about to become empty nester. I work remotely and can do it from anywhere with internet access. I can follow your instructions precisely and provide feedback, photos and updates. I will play, walk, feed and comfort your pet so they feel loved.

Sitter Profile Image: Claire O.
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Claire O.
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$15
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4.5 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Claire did a great job! She attended to the dogs and abided by all my given instructions to the T. She even agreed to meet the dogs beforehand.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cliff C.
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Cliff C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Cliff was so kind to take a last minute walking job for us! Great communication, had no problems with our dog, happy to work with him next time!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emma M.
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Emma M.
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$12
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8 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

About: What sets me apart is my experience caring for pets of all ages, including puppies, kittens and senior pets. I adjust my care to each animal’s needs and provide reliable, attentive, and loving care with regular updates. I’m a teacher currently on summer break, so I have a flexible schedule and plenty of free time. I love staying busy and enjoy having pets around for company, so pet care fits naturally into my routine. It’s something I genuinely look forward to and can easily fit in consistently throughout the week! I care for pets in your home so they can stay comfortable in their usual routine. I follow all instructions for feeding, walks, litter box cleaning, playtime, and any special needs. I also give plenty of attention and provide updates so you know your pet is safe and happy while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Margaret B.
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Margaret B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Maggie is the absolute best. She’s a great communicator, and we feel very comfortable leaving our pup with her! Would recommend her to anyone!

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20148

There aren’t many people I trust watching my dog, but she is 10000% someone I would recommend to anyone over and over again! From getting him a little birthday treat to dealing with his stubborn butt, I know my Murphy is in great hands

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The median cost per walk for dog walking in Sterling is $20

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Hilary is awesome with our very high energy German Shepherd. She does an amazing job and we highly recommend her.

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Kevein L.
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Skyler was wonderful with my dog, Cooper! She was very responsive, sent lots of pictures and updates during the visit, and made sure he got his evening medication. Cooper seemed really comfortable with her right away, which gave me so much peace of mind. I really appreciated her communication and the great care she took of him. I would absolutely book with Skyler again and highly recommend her!

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Emmaline S.
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Brooke is the best! She gauges our pup Chelsea’s mood on her walks and administers eye drop with finesse 😍

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Shelley O.
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Julianne has helped us a few times now with our very needy pup. She was wonderful during an overnight stay previously, and has since helped us with drop-in/walks. She’s very responsive and flexible to changing plans!

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Raechel P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing dog walker! She was reliable, professional, and took great care of my dogs. They absolutely loved her and were always excited to see her. I felt completely comfortable knowing they were in good hands. I would hire her again anytime and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog walker!

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Davey B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire has been wonderful to work with! She came by the day before for a site visit to meet my dog, which I really appreciated. She took the time to ask thoughtful questions, learn about my dog’s routine, and make sure she understood his needs. Communication has been excellent from the start, and she’s been incredibly flexible and accommodating. Her professionalism and attention to detail gave me peace of mind, and I feel confident knowing my dog will be in great hands. I’m looking forward to using her dog walking services and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog walker. Thanks, Claire! 🐾😊

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Carla B.
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Olivia was great! She kept clear communication throughout and was very responsive. She took lots of pictures and my dog looked like he had a great time. Highly recommend!

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Jennifer L.
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Kaylin is a very diligent and attentive dog walker. She is always on time, gives our dog an excellent walk, and it very good about communicating with us. I would highly recommend her.

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Charlie H.
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Ashley was fantastic. She arrived exactly when she said she would, and Cooper absolutely loved his midday walk. It’s clear she cares about the dogs she works with. Highly recommend.

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Glenn S.
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Keara did a fantastic job with Ollie. She had great communication, was timely, and took great care of him. Would highly recommend!

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Ethan H.
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Muffin had a great time with Jaelyn! She was super reliable, communicative, and incredibly thoughtful, always keeping me updated and paying close attention to my dog’s needs and personality. Thank you Jaelyn!!

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Lakshmi P.
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Ashma was very patient and kind to our dog. She was a good communicator and we will definitely have her again. Thank you!

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Nickol C.
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Star enjoyed her afternoon walk with Carolina and she was nice and tired when she got home. I would re-book Carolina as needed.

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Kristen P.
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Kaylee is great! She’s very reliable and super quick to respond. Would definitely recommend her!

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Nicola B.
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This was our first time working Steven. He was on time and great with our dog. We look forward to working with him again.

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P.W. M.
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My son, in San Diego, tells me that there are so many people who use Rover. My dog and I are very lucky to have found Danielle.

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Seyla S.
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Marcia has been such a blessing and peace of mind when we have to travel. She takes such great care of our dog. She’s the best!

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Melissa K.
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We never expected to have such a responsible and timely dog walker by the name of Daniel. We had no prior experience in this. From the initial meeting-interview, we felt very comfortable and confident in him. Daniel was very responsible and punctual, gave us detailed, hands-on updates, and most importantly, our dog loved him. We look forward to hiring Daniel every time we go away. We would strongly recommend Daniel to others.

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Nurilya I.
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excellent dog and cat care! very attentive and came through for us in a pinch. Highly recommend Marian!

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William f.
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So great with my baby boy! First time using a sitter from Rover and pleased with the care from start to finish. :)

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Kaitlyn W.
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The average cost for Dog Walking in Sterling on Rover is $22.2 per walk (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Walking easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Walking. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 15,959 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Sterling. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Sterling. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking services, you can request a report card update with specifics about your dog’s walk. Report cards require photos and can include a map of the walking route , total walk time, poop and pee breaks, and distance traveled, so you know exactly where your dog has been walking in Sterling.

Got specific details you'd like the dog walker to include? Message them in the app before your dog’s walk begins.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every walker on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

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 Rover's Trust & Safety page .

Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Sterling. On Rover:

  • 89% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement walker.

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