Dog Boarding in Washington, DC
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1. Cynthia H.
“Cynthia was amazing with our dog, Cricket. She was very accomodating and flexible with her schedule. Her dog, Crisco, is the sweetest dog and Cricket was instantly at home. Cynthia was very good about communicating and sending us pictures. I felt like Cricket was in good hands. We will be using Cynthia again for future bookings.”
2. Sky G.
“this was the second time Sky has watched my dog and she was amazing! She watched her for an extended stay and took very good care of her and I could tell from the daily updates and photos/videos that my dog was enjoying her time and felt very relaxed and comfortable. would highly recommend trusting sky to take care of your dog!”
3. Christine J.
“Christine did wonderful with my pup Maddy! Maddy was so happy and I could tell was loved on the whole weekend. Would definitely recommend and rebook! Thank you so so much!”
4. Sonja T.
“This is our third time leaving our pup with Sonya for extended pet sitting. She always takes amazing care of him and provides us with tons of updates- our pup always looks like it he having a great time. We will continue to book with Sonya in the future.”
5. Monique B.
“Monique did an amazing job with Hallie! She was attentive, communicative, took Hallie on lots of adventures, and totally professional. Hallie can home happy and tired out. We look forward to working with her again soon.”
6. Rachel Ramone D.
“Rachel did a fantastic job watching my cat and getting her comfortable! She gave regular updates and even sent back a few extra toys for her!”
7. Roshni D.
“Roshni was very communicative and my Gigi had a great time staying with her! I appreciated she took time to ask me about Gigi’s habits and routines before the stay and sent me pictures and updates throughout the stay.”
8. Alli M.
“Alli was amazing and took on Grover, my golden doodle, for a few days on short notice. She was extremely caring, professional, and all around pleasant and a pleasure to interact with. Thanks, Alli!”
9. Supon P.
“Supon was amazing! Lulu had an incredible time and the frequent photos were so appreciated! We already booked another weekend for Lulu to spend with Supon- can’t recommend him enough!”
10. Alona T.
“Alona was excellent at communicating and I appreciated her flexibility when our travels were impacted. I would definitely book with Alona again.”
11. Krystal S.
“Krystal was amazing with communication and our dogs had a great time. She was also available in a pinch which we are very grateful for! Will definitely book her again!”
12. Briana W.
“I know I’ve left some reviews for Briana before but wanted to include a few extra things this time that are helpful for others hopefully! I cannot emphasize how grateful I am for stumbling upon her profile, she is a total hidden gem on Rover who has been sitting Fray whenever I go out of town. If you opt for Briana you are literally getting triple the services of what you paid for - Fray was not super socialized at the beginning as he has anxiety, but his consistent visits to Briana’s have helped him grow and become socialized IMMENSELY with her sweet pup Lenny (if not one or two others also there). She sends daily updates and TONS of photos which keep me at ease and this time I could tell Fray was having a total blast with the other pups (so much group interaction!). Not to mention the meticulous attention to emotional needs and endless tummy rubs. So so grateful we have you in the neighborhood Briana. Until next time!”
13. Maliyah A.
“Maliyah was very prompt/ professional. I needed a dog sitter last minute and she came through. Maliyah sends pictures and checks in with you throughout the stay. Brockly looked very happy and was well taken care of. I will definitely be returning Brockly the next time he needs a sitter.”
14. Michael Y.
“Michael was phenomenal as he took care of Sammy, my beagle. He was friendly and communicative and Sammy enjoyed staying with him. I highly recommend Michael.”
15. Vanessa G.
“Vanessa is a lovely and loving soul whose magic works on you form the very first moment that you contact her. Her kindness, open-mindedness and experience with dogs, helped us turn around a previous bad experience with a different pet sitter. Vanessa gave us hope and opened a loving space for our dog to enjoy while we were not around. I could tell that our dog felt safe and loved. We’re grateful for having found her! .We’ll be booking our next stay very soon!”
16. Isabelle R.
“Was really grateful that Isabelle was available to watch my toy breed dog over the Christmas weekend, and she was great about communicating promptly throughout, with prior meet and greet, drop off, and pickup.”
17. Heather R.
“Heather took such good care of Louie. I always get nervous when I have to leave Louie with a dog sitter but I quickly felt at ease with Heather. Louie loved playing with her dogs and even her dogs’ toys! I could tell by the pictures she sent that he was happy and content with where he was. Thanks Heather for taking such great care of Louie!”
18. David & Santos T.
“David and Armando took such good care of Louis! They were very communicative and sent lots of photos. I know Louis had a blast hanging with them and their two sweet dogs!”
19. Nico C.
“Nico was a great sitter! He kept me updated throughout my dogs stay and I could tell from pictures he was having a great time! He was extremely friendly and professional, responded promptly to any messages, and treated my dog as one of his own. Would gladly rebook with Nico again in the future!”
20. Daniel S.
“Daniel was fantastic. We got daily updates with lots of pictures, and even though he was managing four dogs, all their needs were met, and he followed Calvin”s care instructions to the letter. And we could tell from the photos and how tired our little buddy was when we picked him up that he had a great weekend. We look forward to having Calvin stay with Daniel again! Highly recommend.”
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Dog Boarding FAQs
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Washington, D.C. on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 6,408 sitters provided dog boarding in Washington, D.C.. 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, 93% of Washington, D.C. dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Washington, D.C. have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Washington, D.C..
Rover makes it easy to find Washington, D.C. 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 6,408 dog boarding sitters in Washington, D.C. on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Washington, D.C., 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 86% 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.