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Erika A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
59 repeat clients
8 years of experience
U Street Corridor, Washington, DC, 20009

Erika takes such great care of our little guy, and is incredibly responsive & gives him quality when we’re away from home. She’s reliable and keeps us updated during his stay. Highly recommend to other Rover users!

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Devan C.
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Katherin R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
4 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, 20009

Katherin is the absolute best!!!! She went absolutely above and beyond caring for Hugo. She took him on lots of fun adventures everyday, including to nearby coffee shops, dog parks, and long walks to Georgetown. She also attended to an unexpected medical need and sent detailed updates everyday, which gave me such peace of mind. Thank you Katherin, Hugo was so lucky to have such a fun vacation with you!

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Matthew B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
34 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA, 22305

Matthew took great care of our dog! He regularly sent pictures and our pup came home exhausted from all the yard/park play. Will definitely book again with him next time we go away.

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Cynthia H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
242 reviews
97 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20002

Cynthia only watched our dog Cece for one day, but provided lots of updates on how she was doing! We received photos, updates, and videos and Cece came home tired and happy. We would definitely use Cynthia in the future!

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Joseph S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20002

Joseph was very communicative and shared pictures of our pups with us daily. He followed all directions we gave him and made sure our pups feel at home under his care. I would recommend Joseph as a pet sitter and would entrust him with watching our pups again in the future. Thanks for taking care of our babies!

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Lia H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20002

Lia was responsive and sent detailed updates throughout each day. Lia was also very flexible with some last minute changes I needed to make to the booking. Foxy had a great time staying with her!

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Christine J.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
313 reviews
116 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA, 22204

Christine was so fantastic. She boarded my baby girl for a week. Christine was very flexible and consistently sent me updates and photos of Dolly. Dolly also takes daily medication, and I truly appreciate the extra effort from Christine. Dolly clearly had a lovely time. I'm so happy she got a chance to hang out with other dogs and be at Christine's welcoming and wonderful home!

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Abigail S.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
18 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Brentwood, Washington, DC, 20018

Abigal was very kind with Chiquita, responsive and very communicative with pictures and daily updates on how she was doing. She accommodated a late arrival and a last minute change in pickup, and her care for my pup was visible. Great sitter and would gladly book again!

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Evan D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

Evan and Megan are phenomenal. They are extremely kind hearted, loving and made me feel very comfortable. They sent continuous updates. I will definitely recommend them and will be using them in the future.

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Noah W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights, Arlington, VA, 22201

Noah was absolutely fabulous caring and watching our sweet doggie! Our pup gets separation anxiety and Noah made sure he was got lots of hugs, long walks, and treats . Noah sent us pictures and regular updates throughout the weekend, something we enjoyed! He asked us all the right questions about our doggie’s habits and made sure Moose felt comfortable all weekend!

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Beth T.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
186 reviews
62 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Brentwood, Washington, DC, 20002

Beth did an excellent job watching my pup! Followed all instructions, regular and lovely updates with pictures. She has great comms! Highly recommend.

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Rut N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
27 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC, 20001

Rut was so great with my pups! They seemed very comfortable their entire stay. I greatly appreciated the updates and pictures Rut provided. I’ll definitely be leaving my girls with her the next time I have to travel.

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Briana W.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
568 reviews
142 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20002

Briana watched Corduroy for more than a week and he had the best time. I know he was well cared for and would not hesitate to use Briana again!

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Donna S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Douglas Park, Arlington, VA, 22204

Donna is the best! Ollie just adores her. He’ll be back to her in just under one week — and I’m sure he’ll miss her while he’s with us this week! ❤️🤣

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Rodrigo A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
14 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC, 20009

2nd time booking with Rodrigo for Watson and again it was a seamless experience. Rodrigo sent regular updates and clearly took great care of Watson. Thanks again Rodrigo and Luna!

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Shanilka K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Chevy chase, MD, 20815

With a senior dog, we do get nervous about leaving mango new places. I would say within five minutes of the meet and greet it was clear that Shanilka and her husband would be taking great care of him. They asked all the right questions and during our stay sent regular updates to make sure we knew he was in good hands. Would definitely use again!

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Jenna G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
29 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brentwood, Washington, DC, 20002

Jenna was so great! Her and her partner were so great with Athena and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience for Athena. Thank you!

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Brianne B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
49 repeat clients
41 years of experience
Barnaby Woods, Washington, DC, 20015

We’re so grateful for the care our sitter gave our two pups during their stay. What began as a few days of boarding turned into a longer stay because of an unexpected medical emergency, and she was incredibly kind, flexible, and accommodating the entire time. Knowing our dogs were safe, cared for, and in good hands brought us real peace of mind during a very stressful situation. We truly appreciate her compassion and would absolutely trust her again.

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Janel G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
24 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 20003

Janel made sure Lake was well taken care of during our weekend visit to DCL! She sent frequent updates/pics and took him on plenty of walks to get his exercise in. She was also very accommodating in letting us pick him up to take him on the boat with us and drop him off afterwards. Great Rover - thanks for watching after Lake!

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Vania G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South West, Sw, DC, 20003

Vania was super friendly! And, she sent photos of our cat to assure she was settling in! She also cleaned the litter box! Would definitely recommend her for pet sitting!!

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Leigh L.
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Madeleine was so flexible, sweet, and accommodating! We love leaving our dog with her—we know she will be well taken care of and loved! Thanks so much!!

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Glenn A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan is a clear and prompt communicator, and Sophie seemed to have a great time with her. Sophie doesn't always do well with other dogs, but Megan was very conscious of that. She was also comfortable administering all of Sophie's meds.

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Elizabeth N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Vivi had a lovely stay. She came home very happy! Sabrina did a great job of keeping me updated on the stay! I would definitely book again! Thank you!

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Danielle E.
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Grace was great! She was always updating me on Rizzo and would always send me pictures! I’d highly recommend.

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Alex L.
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Mallory and Max took wonderful care of Felix while we were away. He got plenty of walks and we loved getting regular photo updates. They were quick to respond and easy to communicate with, which made the experience smooth and stress free. We highly recommend them!

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Elizabeth A.
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Katherin was fantastic in every way! Sent me thorough updates and plenty of photos and treated my pup Cody like he was on vacation. Would 100% recommend.

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James B.
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David and Zuleirys were absolutely fantastic sitters for our pup, Henri. They were communicative, compassionate, and easy going. Oh and did I mention super friendly?? They have two adorable pups for your furry friend to play with and have easy access to dog parks and recreational space to burn off energy. David and Zuleirys were a pleasure and I would 100% engage them again (Henri agrees!!).

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Matthew M.
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Aleyna and her partner were so great with my pup Charlie! I got so many pictures and he looked like he was having the best time! Will definitely book with them again

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Amanda D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren is as always amazing with our sweet senior boy muchacho ❤️ he can be high maintenance and require patience and they do SO well with him we absolutely know he is in great hands while they have him! That is so important and we are always so grateful. I know he loves his lil staycations with them!

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Lilli H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan and Madeline have watched my dog for several long trips now over the years, and they consistently go above and beyond while caring for her. 10/10 recommend.

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Allison W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kruti and Aaron did a fantastic job watching my dog! I have a bigger dog who can be a handful sometimes, but they were unfazed and brought calming energy which was appreciated. They provided daily updates and communicated just the right amount so I knew he was doing well in n their care. Their building and area is very dog friendly. Highly recommend!

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Jessica D.
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Kiwi is a very shy dog, and doesn't like being around other dogs. I have no idea what magical touch Harmony has, but we picked up Kiwi far more friendly with other dogs and are even debating adopting a new dog because of her. I would highly recommend her to take of your pup and understand your pups needs!

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Isai D.
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Ruben took great care of Bear during his stay, and I could tell Bear was comfortable and happy. Communication was great, and I really appreciated the care and attention Ruben provided. I’d definitely trust him with Bear again in the future.

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Jason O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sky and her pups were great with my pug Vinny. They had a blast! Sky is a great communicator and sends videos each day. Would rebook!

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Kristen W.
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Jenna was so helpful to us taking our dog with just two days notice. She was super responsive, sent frequent updates on how he was doing and he came home a happy doggie.

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Brittany B.
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Roshni was amazing with my senior dog who has pretty bad anxiety. This was his first time with a sitter and she made him feel right at home!

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Hannah S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

JJ had a great time with Sam and Tracy! He enjoyed all of the walks they took him on ☺️. They were very understanding when my plans changed and I needed to extend another two nights. They were also quick to reply to messages, which is great. I would recommend them to others and trust them to take care of JJ again. Thank you so much!!

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Carolyn B.
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Jim was fantastic with boarding my dog Rosy. I have a rescue pup with severe anxiety, so boarding her can be very challenging. Rosy took to Jim right away and was very comfortable with him when I came to pick her up. He kept me regularly updated on her stay with pictures which I appreciated and was very patient with Rosy. I wouldn't hesitate to book again with Jim and would recommend him highly.

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Adrian A.
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Sarah was a wonderful sitter for our pup, Indy! He seemed to be very happy during his stay and we will definitely be booking Sarah for future trips.

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Kellie H.
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Jessica was amazing and will be my go-to person every time I need to book care for Porkchop. She is experienced, patient, knows how to handle all dogs, and put me at ease right away with her demeanor. The biggest test was how Porkchop responded to her. Porkchop warmed up to Jessica instantly, pulling on his leash to go to her place right away. I trust Porkchop with Jessica and know that I am leaving Porkchop in good, reliable care when booking with Jessica. Thank you, J, for giving Porkchop love and attention and keeping him calm and happy while I was away.

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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Washington, D.C. is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Washington, D.C. dog boarding rates can be found as low as $30 to as high as $72 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 7,105 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, 90% 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 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 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 7,105 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, 95% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.