Dog Boarding in The Downs, MD
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“Amazing from the meet and greet and throughout the entire weekend stay. Michelle was very very communicative of what was going on with my pup. Would totally book again!”


“Megan was wonderful - I would say she went above and beyond. My dog Carter and I had not been apart for a full day or even an overnight since I adopted him in January and I was very worried about being apart from him for nearly a week. Megan clearly made Carter feel at home, listened to the things I told her would help maintain Carter's routine, figured out how to adjust when Carter made clear he wasn't staying in his routine when he out of his routine. They clearly had great affection for one another and Megan sent me many photos and videos showing me that Carter was doing well. It was a great experience and I would want to hire Megan again for a similar occasion.”


“Eli took care of our rambunctious Nala girl for 5 days while in the Dominican Republic. We never had to worry about her and got updates of her walks. We can't wait for our next trips in the future knowing we have an expert caring for her!”


“Nadia took great care of my dog while I was out of town! She gave me updates and shared videos and pictures throughout her stay. I look forward to using her again in the future for my dog sitting needs! 10/10!”


“Shuling did a great job with Penny! Excellent level of communication (not too much not too little) throughout the whole experience, lots of pictures, and Penny ate her food which shows an incredible amount of comfort and trust she has built with Shuling. Definitely recommend Shuling and I will be coming back to her again! “Shuling’s Rover experience was the best Rover experience we’ve ever had. She really did go above and beyond, fed her right before pickup and I was surprised Penny ate dinner! This goes to show her level of care for animals. 10/10”


“Elizabeth was absolutely amazing with my dog Lucy! She updated me with a video and kept in contact with me. She was also absolutely wonderful at helping with my puppy’s socialization skills. I absolutely recommend and will be using her services again.”


“Katelyn is amazing and helped our family on short notice when we had to fly to another state for a funeral. She took amazing care of Gary and he was well-loved by her children and her husky, Balto. I highly recommend her!”


“Toby was the best. Every day I was away he sent either a photo or a video of my dog and several lines of how things were going. I am very pleased with Toby's dog sitting capabilities. Thank you toby.”


“We started using Rover because our senior dogs just couldn't keep up with group playtime at larger boarding facilities, and it was outrageously expensive for 2 large dogs. We booked with Andy before and felt so much more comfortable using him than we ever did with boarding, especially since this was a longer trip. Andy was great and communicated with updates daily. There was some tension with our dogs and his this trip, but it seems that with Andy's patience and persistence the dogs were able to work it out. Sometimes dogs just don't get along, but Andy was able to manage everything, keeping everyone safe and warm even when it was 10 degrees outside. We 1000% recommend Andy!”


“Ann and her family were outstanding hosts, and we would not hesitate to rebook with her. She communicated promptly and sent just the right amount of photos and updates, which put me at ease. Our dogs were compatible and enjoyed getting to know each other. She has a dog-friendly home with a terrific fenced-in yard. Our dog came back home happy and exhausted. It seems that he got a bit spoiled and even got a pup cup treat one morning. Ann checked in before giving it to him, which I appreciated. Thank you Ann and family!”


“Diana was amazing! She kept us updated the entire time we were gone with quick texts and pictures of our sweet boy. He was exhausted when we picked him up but seemed like he had an absolute blast! Couldn’t thank Diana and her family enough for taking Eddy in for such a long period of time on such quick notice. Would recommend her to anyone!”


“Jackpot had the best time with Dana! We felt so comfortable during our time away knowing jackpot was being so well cared for!! I 100% recommend Dana! She is also an amazing photographer :) :)”


“Phenomenal communication prior to Ellie’s stay and during! Will definitely be rebooking with Candice again in the future! Ellie had such a fun time and was well taken care of.”


“Kimberly and her family are amazing with my old pup! This is the second time we have come to them and as soon as we pulled up to the house and he sat up in the car and saw where we were he was so excited and I knew he was in good hands! I am so grateful to them!! She is flexible, responsible and the sweetest person ever! Def my first choice every time!”


“Erin was incredible! It is clear she took very good care of our dog. She was attentive, communicative, and helpful. She was always very quick to respond. She is definitely a pet sitter we will use again when needed!!!”


“Holly and her family were amazing with our older dog. Our dog was clearly made very comfortable. Holly’s communication was great as well. Do not hesitate book Holly. I would add more stars if I could.”


“Alexis was a wonderful host for my dog, Dany! She was extremely accommodating to my schedule for drop-off/ pick-up times, and I could tell from the photo updates she sent me throughout the weekend that my dog was having a wonderful time playing with Alexis's dog, visiting the dog park, etc. When I picked Dany up at the end of the weekend, it was evident by her lethargic demeanor that she had received LOTS of play-time and attention while I was away, so I could not be happier that Alexis was available to watch her. Would absolutely recommend! Thanks, Alexis!”

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Michelle M.Star Sitter

“Amazing from the meet and greet and throughout the entire weekend stay. Michelle was very very communicative of what was going on with my pup. Would totally book again!”


Megan H.Star Sitter

“Megan was wonderful - I would say she went above and beyond. My dog Carter and I had not been apart for a full day or even an overnight since I adopted him in January and I was very worried about being apart from him for nearly a week. Megan clearly made Carter feel at home, listened to the things I told her would help maintain Carter's routine, figured out how to adjust when Carter made clear he wasn't staying in his routine when he out of his routine. They clearly had great affection for one another and Megan sent me many photos and videos showing me that Carter was doing well. It was a great experience and I would want to hire Megan again for a similar occasion.”


Eli M.
Star Sitter


“Eli took care of our rambunctious Nala girl for 5 days while in the Dominican Republic. We never had to worry about her and got updates of her walks. We can't wait for our next trips in the future knowing we have an expert caring for her!”


Nadia H.

“Nadia took great care of my dog while I was out of town! She gave me updates and shared videos and pictures throughout her stay. I look forward to using her again in the future for my dog sitting needs! 10/10!”


Shuling J.Star Sitter

“Shuling did a great job with Penny! Excellent level of communication (not too much not too little) throughout the whole experience, lots of pictures, and Penny ate her food which shows an incredible amount of comfort and trust she has built with Shuling. Definitely recommend Shuling and I will be coming back to her again! “Shuling’s Rover experience was the best Rover experience we’ve ever had. She really did go above and beyond, fed her right before pickup and I was surprised Penny ate dinner! This goes to show her level of care for animals. 10/10”


Elizabeth N.

“Elizabeth was absolutely amazing with my dog Lucy! She updated me with a video and kept in contact with me. She was also absolutely wonderful at helping with my puppy’s socialization skills. I absolutely recommend and will be using her services again.”


Katelyn M.Star Sitter

“Katelyn is amazing and helped our family on short notice when we had to fly to another state for a funeral. She took amazing care of Gary and he was well-loved by her children and her husky, Balto. I highly recommend her!”


Toby G.Star Sitter

“Toby was the best. Every day I was away he sent either a photo or a video of my dog and several lines of how things were going. I am very pleased with Toby's dog sitting capabilities. Thank you toby.”


Andy & Lydia M.Star Sitter

“We started using Rover because our senior dogs just couldn't keep up with group playtime at larger boarding facilities, and it was outrageously expensive for 2 large dogs. We booked with Andy before and felt so much more comfortable using him than we ever did with boarding, especially since this was a longer trip. Andy was great and communicated with updates daily. There was some tension with our dogs and his this trip, but it seems that with Andy's patience and persistence the dogs were able to work it out. Sometimes dogs just don't get along, but Andy was able to manage everything, keeping everyone safe and warm even when it was 10 degrees outside. We 1000% recommend Andy!”


Ann T.Star Sitter

“Ann and her family were outstanding hosts, and we would not hesitate to rebook with her. She communicated promptly and sent just the right amount of photos and updates, which put me at ease. Our dogs were compatible and enjoyed getting to know each other. She has a dog-friendly home with a terrific fenced-in yard. Our dog came back home happy and exhausted. It seems that he got a bit spoiled and even got a pup cup treat one morning. Ann checked in before giving it to him, which I appreciated. Thank you Ann and family!”


Diana V.

“Diana was amazing! She kept us updated the entire time we were gone with quick texts and pictures of our sweet boy. He was exhausted when we picked him up but seemed like he had an absolute blast! Couldn’t thank Diana and her family enough for taking Eddy in for such a long period of time on such quick notice. Would recommend her to anyone!”


Dana L.

“Jackpot had the best time with Dana! We felt so comfortable during our time away knowing jackpot was being so well cared for!! I 100% recommend Dana! She is also an amazing photographer :) :)”


Candice W.Star Sitter

“Phenomenal communication prior to Ellie’s stay and during! Will definitely be rebooking with Candice again in the future! Ellie had such a fun time and was well taken care of.”


Kimberly W.

“Kimberly and her family are amazing with my old pup! This is the second time we have come to them and as soon as we pulled up to the house and he sat up in the car and saw where we were he was so excited and I knew he was in good hands! I am so grateful to them!! She is flexible, responsible and the sweetest person ever! Def my first choice every time!”




Carlie H.

“Carlie and her family were just amazing and treated our puppy like family over the past 4 days. She has great communication and pictures of her time with her family. Thank you Carlie!”


Erin G.Star Sitter

“Erin was incredible! It is clear she took very good care of our dog. She was attentive, communicative, and helpful. She was always very quick to respond. She is definitely a pet sitter we will use again when needed!!!”


Holly C.

“Holly and her family were amazing with our older dog. Our dog was clearly made very comfortable. Holly’s communication was great as well. Do not hesitate book Holly. I would add more stars if I could.”


Elisa O.

“Our baby came back home happy and well-rested. Elisa was so flexible with us and very kind to our girl. Her and her family will be our go-to whenever we need pet sitting.”


Brittany K.

“My dog is so happy to go to Brittany’s house. She takes wonderful care of him and I have no worries when he is with her. It’s like Disneyland for dogs!”


Alie S.
Star Sitter


“Alexis was a wonderful host for my dog, Dany! She was extremely accommodating to my schedule for drop-off/ pick-up times, and I could tell from the photo updates she sent me throughout the weekend that my dog was having a wonderful time playing with Alexis's dog, visiting the dog park, etc. When I picked Dany up at the end of the weekend, it was evident by her lethargic demeanor that she had received LOTS of play-time and attention while I was away, so I could not be happier that Alexis was available to watch her. Would absolutely recommend! Thanks, Alexis!”
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As of Aug 2025, 2,390 sitters provided dog boarding in The Downs. 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 The Downs dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in The Downs have an average of 15 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 The Downs.
Rover makes it easy to find The Downs 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 2,390 dog boarding sitters in The Downs on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In The Downs, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.
