Dog Sitting · Arlington, VA

Dog Sitting in Arlington, VA

Heading away, or working late? Your dog stays at home, where they are happiest, and we come to them. We have been dog sitting across Arlington since 2012, with drop in visits, overnight stays and in home boarding, and every sitter is background checked, bonded and insured.

A happy dog cared for by The Pooch Pals
A happy dog cared for by The Pooch Pals
A happy dog cared for by The Pooch Pals
A happy dog cared for by The Pooch Pals
What is included

What you get.

  • Drop in visits from $30: feeding, fresh water and potty breaks
  • Overnight sitting from 5pm to 9am, in your home
  • In home boarding, in your home or in ours
  • Medication given at no extra charge
  • Suited to puppies, seniors and anxious dogs
  • The same background checked sitter, not a rotating stranger
Pricing
From $30 / visit
Drop in visitFrom $30
Overnight, 5pm to 9am$100
In home boarding$120 / 24 hours
MedicationNo extra charge

No contracts. Every new client starts with a free meet and greet.

The Pooch Pals difference

Local, trusted, insured.

Since 2012

Licensed, bonded & insured, with background checked team members and hundreds of happy Arlington families.

GPS tracked routes

You get a GPS tracked route on every walk, so you are never left wondering.

One familiar face

We match your pet with a regular carer they know and trust, not a different stranger each time.

More ways we help

Other services.

Questions, answered

Common questions.

How much does dog sitting cost in Arlington?

Drop in visits start at $30 a visit. Overnight sitting from 5pm to 9am is $100, and in home boarding is $120 per 24 hours. Holiday weekends are an extra $25, each additional pet is an extra $50, and there are no contracts.

How many visits a day does my dog need?

Most dogs do well with two to three visits a day when you are away. We will help you work out the right routine at your free meet and greet.

Can a dog sitter stay overnight?

Yes. A sitter can stay in your home from 5pm to 9am for $100, or your dog can board in a real home, yours or ours, for $120 per 24 hours. There are no cages or runs.

Do you sit puppies, seniors and anxious dogs?

Yes. Dog sitting at home suits puppies, seniors and anxious dogs, because they keep their own routine and get one to one attention.

Which parts of Arlington do you cover?

We sit for dogs across Arlington, including Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Shirlington and Columbia Pike.

Are your dog sitters insured?

Yes. The Pooch Pals has been licensed, bonded & insured since 2012, and every sitter is background checked before they ever meet your dog.

Ready to book?

Start with a free meet and greet. We will get to know your pet and help you pick the right care.

Book a free meet and greet