AVAILABILITY
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If you are doing this from a computer, you will see a dog name where there is a booking.
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If you are doing this from a cellphone, you will see a dot where there is a booking or we have noted we are unavailable. You can click on these dots for further detail.
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Please note we only take one dog unless they are friends and with parent approval (see "Get to know Us" below)
REQUEST A STAY
STAY CONFIRMATION
- We will confirm your request by email in writing and if your dog is new to us, coordinate a meet & greet.
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Hours for drop-off & pick-up are 7am - 10pm. Exceptions can be requested, add them to the notes. Time can be an estimate if booking for a future date.
PAYMENTS
- You will be emailed an invoice after your dog's stay with payment details. Each night is $42.
- If you choose an early drop-off and late pick-up (more than 12 hours difference), an additional $10 will be added to your last day.​
BOOKING FAQS
- We believe that good customer service is being available for the dogs we have already committed to so we only look after a limited number of dogs.
- If you a regular client and have stayed with us 2+ times, we accept "Dogsitting Holds" for tentative future stays. Please use this within reason.
- We accept cancellations without penalty. Life happens - communicate any updates within a reasonable time frame.
GET TO KNOW US
ABOUT US
I'm Karine & my husband is Hunter. We bring over 7 years of dog-sitting experience. I fostered in Houston, then adopted Bear whose sweet face, love of snuggles, and silly personality won me over. We lost him in 2019 - and made the decision to start Rover again in DC in 2021.​ We've since then moved to only hosting the same 4-6 dogs, allowing us to provide the best customer service.
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One of us works from home if we have a dog in our stay. If you want to learn more about our legal commitments, reference our petsitting contract.
LOCATION
We just moved to Meridian Hill Park area from Capitol Hill. We are lucky that we have a dog park a block from us and Meridian Hill Park just 5 min walk. We find ourselves outside whenever possible on our patio balcony, walking the neighborhood, going on trail walks, or lazily lounging at the park.
OUR GUIDELINES
We accept dogs that are:
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Neutered or spayed
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Potty-trained and not destructive
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We host one dog at a time, unless they are dog friends or come from the same house.
We can offer to support:
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Administering medication
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Senior care
Your dog can not be aggressive (no biting, nipping, or history of human attacks) nor destructive. We prefer dog-friendly dogs given our neighborhood and the proximity we have to neighbors.
WHAT TO EXPECT
New to us? We will schedule a meet & greet. This is where you and your dog visit our house. This gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you have while your dog gets to know the space.
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When your dog is staying with us:
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You'll get pictures. We may even send too many. We can't help it if we think your dog is adorable
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Walks, snuggles, play - whatever their routine is, let us know so we can follow it. Use your petsitting contract to keep us updated.
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And here are some good questions to consider asking or thinking through before the meet & greet.
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We want you to enjoy your vacation or time away, knowing your dog is having their own holiday.
REVIEWS
Read more reviews on rover here. Please reach out if you'd like names and contact information for referrals.
Meleda L.
Dog Boarding • Nov 09, 2022
Gibson had another fun and active visit with Karine and Hunter. They take the best photographs of him and we really enjoy the updates. We are very grateful for the wonderful care that Karien and Hunter give Gibson when we are traveling!
Meleda L.
Dog Boarding • Sep 27, 2022
We are so grateful for the wonderful care that Karine and Hunter provide our beloved Gibson whenever we are out of town. He’s always happy to see them and reluctant to leave when we pick him up. In between the drop off and pick up, we appreciate the photos they send to let us know Gibson is enjoying his home away from home.
Brandon H.
Dog Boarding • Sep 12, 2022
The best there is!
Meleda L.
Dog Boarding • Sep 06, 2022
We are so thankful for the great care that Karine and Hunter provided our Golden Retriever, Gibson. He just spent his second Labor Day weekend with them, and now Labor Day has become Gibson’s favorite holiday!
Meleda L.
Dog Boarding • Jul 04, 2022
Gibson just returned from 10 marvelous days with Karine & Hunter. They took excellent care of him and sent the most wonderful photos every day. When we picked him up we weren’t sure if he was going to come with us as he seemed quite comfortable at his “home away from home”. This is Gibson’s second visit with them and he looks forward to others in the future!
Thank you for letting Gibson stay with us again. He is the best sidekick to my day!
Lexi N.
Dog Boarding • Apr 25, 2022
Karine and hunter take the best care of our pup!!
Adam B.
Dog Boarding • Mar 21, 2022
Incredible in every way!
Brandon H.
Dog Boarding • Mar 20, 2022
Simply the best experience we have had in 11 years!​
