The Puppy Au Pair

The Puppy Au Pair offers in-home dog boarding in Alexandria, VA, and matches each dog with a sitter's home for overnight stays. The business also handles walks, dog park outings, overnight pet-sitting, pet taxi rides, and cat care for local pet owners.

Where do dogs stay during boarding?

Boarding dogs stay in a caregiver's house, not in a kennel building. The Puppy Au Pair matches each dog with a home that fits its needs, with the goal of a relaxed stay that's easy on the owner. Boarding is listed as cage-free, which may appeal to owners whose dogs are used to living indoors with people.

What services does The Puppy Au Pair offer?

• In-home overnight boarding matched to sitter homes
• Overnight pet-sitting in the owner's own home
• Dog park adventures and walks
• Pet taxi rides to daycare, the vet, or the groomer
• Cat care, including feeding and litter maintenance

The company describes its walks and dog park trips as a way to burn off energy and get some socialization and mental stimulation. Some pets do better at home. For them, a sitter can stay overnight in the owner's house so the daily routine stays the same.

Who looks after the pets?

Every caregiver is bonded, insured, and background-checked. That's worth knowing with in-home care. Either a dog is sleeping in someone else's house, or a sitter is spending the night in the owner's.

When can owners reach them?

Services are available 365 days a year. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so calls and messages sent on weekdays are the best bet for questions and booking requests. Pickup and drop-off is available. Owners can call 0588235294 or get in touch through thepuppyaupair.com.