Doggy Day Care in Washington, DC
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1. Aleksandra & Thomas T.
“We don't often leave Lu with strangers and this was an easy decision. Aleksandra and Thomas were great hosts! Wouldn't hesitate to do it again.”
2. Sabrina C.
“It was my first time using Rover and I’m so happy I did! Sabrina was so quick to respond and accommodating when my work schedule ran later than expected. Zina is also wore out in the best way, the photos I got from Sabrina completely explain why Zina is so wore out lol she played so much and enjoyed her time there. Would book again if ever in the DC area again!”
3. Gabrielle L.
“Sonu seems to have had a good stay with Gabrielle and Dante. And Noli! They played and hung out. Gabrielle was very responsive and shared pictures during the stay and kept us updated. Highly recommend them for your pet!”
4. Janelle W.
“Jude and I had a great experience with Janelle! I am a nervous pet parent, but she was very communicative and reassuring. I would book again!”
5. Omayma B.
“Omayma was great with my pup! She sent pics throughout the day and was flexible with drop-off/pick up. My pup definitely felt comfortable with her because he was super excited to see her the second day! I’d book with her again!”
6. Sam A.
“sam is really great with our dog and built rapport quickly. convenient location for dropoff and pickup also.”
7. Grecia P.
“Very responsive and gave my pup so much love!”
8. Camilla B.
“Camilla was lovely. She made me feel so comfortable leaving my Thelma with her. She was responsive, communicative, sent pics and just gave me that intangible vibe where I felt that Thelma was in good hands. Would absolutely positively book again.”
9. Allison B.
“Allison is super trustworthy and loving towards my dogs. She knows how to keep them safe and they are always super excited to see her!”
10. Silvia A.
“Silvia is everything I was looking for in a pet sitter: kind, communicative, and responsive to my needs! Plus, she has lots of fantastic experience with dogs, so I knew my pup was in good hands!”
11. Amanda C.
“Amanda was very accommodating and communicative. We have an 11 1/2 year old, overweight beabull. Amanda took great care of her. Amanda was friendly, has her own dog, and we knew our dog was in good hands. She also sent pics of our dog during the stay. Thanks so much Amanda!”
12. Mac H.
“Mac was able to help me out watching Spike for a few hours on short notice (I messaged the night before) and was great! Spike seems like he got lots of love during his stay ☺️ I will definitely rebook in the future!”
13. Gil H.
“Gil was great watching our pup for the day! Very responsive, friendly, and flexible with our somewhat up-in-the-air schedule. Would definitely recommend Gil to others and look forward to rebooking next time we are in need of a sitter.”
14. Mariana C.
“Maru help me taking care of Figo my Kitty and she was so caring and loving. she really loves pets and I definitely recommend her.”
15. Brooke L.
“Brooke was amazing and so helpful! I look forward to booking with Brooke again in the future! Thank you for taking such good care of my dog!”
16. Sirisha D.
“Sirisha is absolutely amazing. She has been extremely patient with my 2 month old Siberian Husky. He is definitely a handful and I have seen a drastic improvement in his behavior after Sirisha has cared for him. More importantly, she has been patient with my unpredictable schedule. I would highly recommend her. ”
17. Sarah R.
About: Dog mom to a 14yo male poodle and also an active volunteer/short term foster for rescue pups. I bring lots of experience and love. I also work from home so your fur baby will receive loads of attention. I work from home and can provide 3+ walks and lots of playtime daily. I have an older dog in the home who enjoys going out regularly or playtime in the fenced in doggy playground at my building. I have access to a fenced in playground on the property. For crate trained dogs, please provide the crate. Also happy to work on any training as needed.
18. Kostas & Grace K.
“Grace is so wonderful and my puppy loves her! She is very responsive and sends updates throughout the day. My dog has separation anxiety so going into the office is a little tough, but I am so glad I found Grace to take care of Carmelo while I’m at work. Now, I don’t feel guilty leaving him because I know he is having so much fun with Grace!”
19. Maiya L.
“Maya was helpful, flexible and kind! Made everything very easy and took good care of Oliver”
20. Matheus D.
“Thank you for taking such good care of Hoagie, Matheus!!”
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Doggy Day Care FAQs
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Washington, D.C. on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $40 per day, 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 Jun 2025, 5,042 sitters provided doggy day care 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, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 88% of Washington, D.C. sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Washington, D.C. have an average of 14 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 4 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..
Washington, D.C. doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Washington, D.C. sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 5,042 sitters offering doggy day care in Washington, D.C. on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Washington, D.C., 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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