Dog Boarding West McLean
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“Andy did an amazing job with my dog Rudy! He sent me pictures and videos of Rudy frequently and was great to work with. He took the time to meet with me the day before and make sure that Rudy would be comfortable while he stayed with Andy. My dog was very comfortable with him, ate all his meals, and adjusted wonderfully with Andy. Since coming home, my dog has been his regular self and seems like he had a blast with Andy. I’d highly recommend him. If you’re looking for a dog sitter, Andy is great!”
“Jose took great care of our dog. He was incredibly responsive and sent daily photos which was very helpful since our little dog was staying with him for the first time. We will definitely call on Jose to sit for our dog again!”
“Nadia & her family took great care of my 2yo Canaan. They have a big backyard & took her for more walks than we ever do! Honestly our pup may have been sad to leave! Great communication & would definitely reach out again.”
“Roxanna is the absolute best. You could not have a better person to work with or to take care of your pet. Her communication was awesome. She sent pictures and videos while we were gone. And her little doggie, Izzy is the sweetest thing ever! My dog, Roger and Izzy became best friends. It went so well- we plan to have doggie play dates in the future. So glad I met Roxanna and her sweet family.”
“Loreen and her kids were amazing with my 7 month old Samoyed! Her house was a perfect place to let Sasha run around and I really appreciated all the picture updates. Will definitely use her again when I need to go out of town!”
“They took care of our Sky so well. Everyday in the morning we got pictures and updates. Very glad we decided to go with them. Thank you Alexis and Andrew.”
“Mario took such great care of Luna!! He kept me updated throughout her stay and sent lots of pictures :) will definitely be booking with him again next time I go out of town!”
“Ron took exceptionally good care of our beloved Winston (Australian Shepherd mix) while we were out of town for the weekend. Winston looked like he had a great time and came home happy from playing with his friends. Five stars!!”
“Veronica is great! We needed a pet sitter last minute and Veronica was eager to help. Yukon can be a bit difficult when he is in a new environment as he is scared of everything but that didn't matter to Veronica. While we were gone she sent updates and pictures and even took Yukon for a run. She also responded very quickly to any message I sent and was super flexible with pickup and drop off times. We will definitely be using Veronica in the future!”
“Laura was fantastic! Our German Shepherd received exceptional care from her. We appreciated the frequent updates that reassured us our pet was doing wonderfully. It's clear Laura genuinely cares. After 8 years of using Rover and trying many sitters, Laura stands out as the best. Thanks again, Laura, for taking great care of our girl!”
“Guy (and family) took such great care of Freckles and treated her like a part of their household. He provided top-notch, personalized care for her and regular updates and photos. We will absolutely book with him for all our dog sitting needs in the future. My dog is on the anxious side and has separation anxiety but I could tell she felt at ease with him. It was honestly the happiest she’s been when I’ve picked her up after time apart.”
“We needed to board our two dogs over spring break and decided to give Lina a try. Lina was easy to work with and accommodated us with a meet-and-greet so our dogs had a chance to meet her. We just sent her some instructions for care, and she took care of everything without much additional clarification needed . She also had no problem or issues administering daily medication to one of our dogs who has bad allergies. Lina also sent us pictures throughout the 9 days our dogs stayed in her care.”
“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.”
“Wonderful! Yi took great care of our pup and sent lots of photos and videos. She met him where he was — when he got fearful at drop off she calmly walked him around the yard until he felt comfortable. It’s clearly a pet-loving household and our pup had fun with the people and the other dogs. Lots of romping in the fenced yard. Thank you, Yi!”
“Isabelle and her mom took wonderful care of our ragdoll cat, Simon, while we were away! Simon stayed with them and he was clearly happy and cared for! We got updates and pictures each day. They were always responsive by text and eager to do a good job. Such kindhearted people! Simon is our first pet and we had never left him prior to this - but now I have trusted caretakers in Isabelle and her mom. I am so thankful that they opened their beautiful home to him. He certainly loved to explore it!”
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - West McLean
Thank you Jackson for taking such good care of my pets on such short notice. What a great place for the pups to stay. Enclosed backyard gave them the freedom they need but Jackson also followed my instructions on not having the dogs off leash as they have a bad habit of taking off. Will definitely use Jackson again when the pets need a place to stay.
I'm so grateful to Ellie for taking care of my little Bella! As always, she went above and beyond. When I had to pick up my dog later than originally planned, Ellie made her a special dinner of chicken and rice so she didn't have to miss her usual dinner time. And Ellie's whole family gives my little Bella love and attention, so she feels right at home whether she stays for one day or three.
Loreen is such an amazing person overall! I was so nervous about leaving my dog, Kian, with someone while going on an overseas trip, and Loreen completely understood how I felt. She gave me so much comfort and reassurance, which made leaving him so much easier. Throughout Kian’s stay, she sent me lots of pictures and videos, which I absolutely loved and appreciated. She gave him so much love, cuddles, attention, and of course, plenty of scratches! She also made sure to keep up with his normal routine, which was really important to me. I had such a great experience leaving Kian with Loreen and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust with their dog. As someone who gets very nervous about leaving my dog, having that peace of mind meant everything to me. I absolutely love Loreen and honestly wouldn’t want anyone else taking care of Kian! Thank you so much for taking such amazing care of my baby! ❤️🙏🏻
Ji Young was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our 15-year-old Miniature Pinscher, Twix, for four months, and we couldn’t have been happier with her care. Twix immediately became part of Ji Young’s family and was treated with so much love and attention. Ji Young sent us lots of pictures every week and kept us updated on how Twix was doing and behaving. She was also very attentive to Twix’s needs and suggested baths and nail clipping when appropriate. We are so grateful for all the love and care Ji Young gave our little dog. It meant so much to us to know that Twix was happy, loved, and truly part of the family while she was with her. We will always be thankful to Ji Young for taking such wonderful care of Twix. ❤️
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their West McLean home-away-from-home, packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your West McLean.
<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your West McLean sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
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 , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter 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 .
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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