I HIGHLY recommend Care and Fenway's Runway for boarding, daycare, and training!! What I love most is that when I drop my dog Beau off, it truly feels like I'm leaving him with family. He gets excited the moment we turn down her street, and I can tell he feels safe, confident, and loved every time he's with her. Care's space is truly a dog's wonderland. Her yard is incredible--full of room for dogs to run, play, dig, explore, and lounge in sunny nap spots. Beau plays hard all day and always comes home happy and fulfilled. I joke that it's his "vacation home," but honestly it really is. What makes Care so special is that it's not just free play--she provides structure, safety, and thoughtful integration with her dog, her family, and the other dogs in her care. Beau stays on a healthy routine, learns to socialize appropriately, and gets the perfect balance of activity and rest. I also love that she posts pictures and videos of him on Instagram while he's there--it's the best feeling seeing how much fun he's having and knowing he's in such great hands. The peace of mind I feel leaving Beau with Care is priceless. She has created an environment where dogs can truly be dogs--while still having the safety, guidance, and structure they need to thrive. Over the past year, Care has truly become part of our family. I'm so proud of the work she does and so grateful for the love, encouragement, safety, and structure she gives my baby. If you're looking for someone who will treat your dog like their own, I wholeheartedly recommend her. read more

highly recommend Care and Fenway's Runway. She goes above and beyond for every dog in her care, and you can feel confident your dog will have the best time while staying safe. Care is transparent, honest, and very easy to communicate with. She truly cares about the dogs and puts a lot of thought into how they interact, making sure the right dogs are together instead of just mixing a random group and hoping they get along. As a dog trainer myself, it means a lot to know my dogs are with someone who respects structure, safety, and thoughtful play. She also sends great updates and the cutest videos. All three of my dogs go there and I never worry about them. I know they're in great hands. read more

Care is an outstanding business woman & has a beautiful run-way space! Our dog Rockette loves it there! Will be returning! read more

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My wife and I have been working with Care (Fenway's Runway) to address my dog's fear/reactivity and territorial behaviors, especially around our home, for just over a month now. Specifically barking, lunging, and guarding me (his primary caretaker). The changes we are seeing now started subtly, but are beginning to blossom into a whole new relationship with him for us. I knew my dog was lacking structure, but I had no idea how to give it to him. I adopted him in 2020, in my early 20s, with truly not a clue how to support a dog like him. For years I was doing my best to manage his behaviors, but I knew I was not addressing the root of the issue. Care has provided structure for us and so much more! She is our biggest cheerleader, and bestest coach. Working with her makes me feel like I'm finally getting the tools I need to help my first born child succeed and live the best life he can. She honors our small victories and supports us (humans) in our short comings so we can give him the most fulfilling life possible. Cooper is beginning a whole new chapter, and I feel so much hope for our future. I would recommend working with Care to anyone, but especially to others who may have rescue dogs like mine. There is hope! read more

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Care is the real deal!! She has helped me with my bernedoodle puppy, Blue, who is stubborn and has very high energy! Right after my first session with Care, Blue understands and obeys now the "stay" command, which Blue was struggling with beforehand. With Care, we practice good walking manners and etiquette during each training session. Before working with Care, walking Blue was exhausting and not fun for me as she would lunge and bark at people and dogs passing by. She would cross over me and trip me with the leash constantly, pull ahead, etc. That all stopped after my first session with Care. And now, in one month's time, Blue walks behind me or by my side, sits and stays when I tell her to sit and stay, does not cross over me with the leash, and no longer lunges and barks at people or dogs passing by. Additionally , she waits for me to set her food down and back away from her food before she eats as opposed to my being clobbered by her and her shoving her face into her meal before I even put down the bowl, like she used to! She's now crate trained. I did not know how to begin to crate train Blue before meeting Care. I'm truly amazed at how much Blue has learned in such a short amount of time! I call Care the puppy whisperer. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dog behavior, which she's happy to hand down to me so that I can be the ultimate trainer for Blue her whole life. All in all, I'm happy to have found Care to be Blue's trainer! She listens and is very attentive and, not to mention, she's fun to be around! read more

Fenway's Runway is the best in pet training, doggy daycare and boarding. We've known Care (business owner) for about three years. She helped train our puppy when we rescued him, then helped with our older dog's training too! You really CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Now our fur babies spend time with her and their other furry friends at her doggy daycare, which is hosted at her home and they LOVE it! And they LOVE her! She treats all the pups like they're her own. Our guys come home happy and exhausted every time. Worth it! We've also taken advantage of boarding and I literally NEVER have to worry a bit about their care while with Care! Thanks for being the best of the best and loving our boys! read more

We started working with Care after our pups started fighting weekly. Our Shiba was labeled "aggressive" despite never having bitten anyone and as a result never got to experience things like pet stores and parks. We were hesitant to have people visit in fear of what could happen and those that did visit tended to be hesitant around her. We have had multiple visitors who met her in the past and all have said she's a different dog and love her to pieces! She still nips ankles sometimes but we are so proud of her progress. Our klee Kai (husky pup) has always gotten super excited about everything and would jump on people and slam into doors. She still runs into doors but hasn't jumped on someone in several weeks! Both still have a ways to go but we love working with Care and I'm positive we will get there! Care is available to answer any questions and is extremely supportive of the journey! read more

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Fenway's Runway has changed our lives!!!! My rescue pup is very nervous and Care has had so much patience with Luna and with me, always making sure we move at the pace that's right for us!!! read more

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We used Caroline for our dog who had some major anxiety and minor behavioral problems before the birth of our baby. She did great with our dog! Very energetic and knowledgeable! read more

My frenchie does training, playdates, and dog sitting with Caroline and she has become my dog's best friend and favorite person to visit. My dog has really improved her behavior and habits after working with Caroline, who also holds me accountable for my own behavior as the owner. It is so reassuring to see how happy and excited my dog gets just hearing Care's name and I know she is always in great hands when she is at Fenway's Runway. I have always been anxious to take my dog somewhere when I am traveling, but I am so thankful to have Fenway's Runway because I know she will be happy and well taken care of when I am away - and tired out for days! read more

She loves our dogs and they absolutely love going there!!! When we get close to the house, the excitement begins from the back seat because they know the adventure is about to begin! read more

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As a first time dog owner, I never realized how little I actually knew about how to properly train my dog on commands or tricks & because my dog is pretty much unlike any other dog in that he isn't really a fan of treats, I figured it would be next to impossible to train him on anything other than the basics. I couldn't find anyone that I felt confident wasn't just trying to gouge me for a ton of money so I had pretty much given up until I came across Care!! I had needed to find someone to leave my dog with while I went out of town & the second Dexter met her I knew we had a winner!! She kept me updated he entire time so I was completely confident he was being well taken care of & enjoying himself!! It wasn't until after I scheduled our first training session that I realized how little I actually knew about walking my dog with authority & purpose (and not with him calling all the shots! ). I had to humble myself enough to admit that I was the problem and that I needed guidance & we've both come a really long way!! We went from a 30+ minute mile while walking to 19-22 minute miles & he is so much more obedient & polite!!! I would most definitely recommend Fenway's Runway for dog sitting, daycare & training!! Fenway is also the sweetest dog & her & Dexter got along instantly! Best. Investment. Ever!! read more

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I want to just start by saying that Care is easily one of the most, well, caring people I have ever met. She cares deeply about every dog she trains, has over for daycare, or watches for dogsitting. I have two dogs, both rescues with their own fears and issues, one is a 10 yr old lab Elle, who I thought couldn't be taught anything for her stubborn old lady age and the other is a 1 year old distemper survivor Bert with a neurological tic that makes his training and socializing unique. Care has not only completely transformed both my dogs, to where I can walk them both on leash with hands free leashes and they walk calmly and respectfully behind me; but she has made it so that both of my dogs respect me as the alpha and listen to me. All without treat training, shock collars, aggressive training. Just verbally and non verbal cues and the general understanding of how I act as an alpha within my pack. I use her for dog training, daycare, and dog sitting and she has been absolutely amazing at all of them. Bert, my youngest with the distemper tic, I send to daycare because he socializes well with other dogs (Elle has reactivity and can't join daycare). He struggled at the traditional daycares where there are 40+ dogs because it was overstimulating. Fenway's Runway has been the absolutely perfect place for daycare for him. He can just run and be a dog and be happy and be completely safe because she only allows small groups like 4-6 dogs at a time and only allows groups of either big dogs or small dogs at a time. We are also working on dog reactivity with Elle as she has trouble with other dogs while on leash. She has already improved so much that she can sit and look at the other dogs and then look to me instead of having full reactivity. And this is just in a few months of work! I have worked with other trainers before with barely any success and the amount of change we have seen with Care is incredible. Seriously, check her out on Instagram and give her a call. You won't regret it. read more

I am always a worried person when I have to leave my dogs with someone I don't personally know, so I do my research. Caroline was the first person I trusted my puppy with, my pup is a very skiddish and timid dog who is only affectionate with people she really knows. Caroline and Fenway were very hospitable, we came first for maybe 20 minutes to see if my pups and her would get along and my dog wouldn't die of a heart attack from being near other people. We felt confident to leave them for a night while we traveled. Her house is amazing and like she says "her backdoor is always opened" the dogs run free but their backyard fence look fairly new so it is also very safe. My pups ran around the entire time and we would see updates on her Instagram stories. I would contact her again to watch my pups next time I have to leave for vacation. read more

We have a golden retriever named Mufasa, with so much energy to learn. My husband and I tried puppy classes, and months of private training lessons with other trainers and nothing ever seemed to work with us no matter how much we practiced. I decided not to give up on training because I want my pup to have the best life he can and my friend referred me to Care Rodgers. She came in just a week ago and redirected our training and in just ONE week I have seen SOOO much progress. More progress then I have seen in months with other trainers. I am so happy with her service and advice! I cannot wait to see how Mufasa will grow in a couple months! If you have doubts about training your dog, dont! You won't regret it!!! read more

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If I could give Care 100/100 stars I would!! She's seriously the best! We were at a loss on what to do with our golden retriever puppy, Milo, before we met Care. He's got energy for days & needed to learn how to channel that energy through training. After just one week with Care, my husband & I saw a huge difference!! We are expecting a baby in August & were so worried about the transition with such a high energy dog, but we can now feel at ease with the tools Care has given us for him! We also have an older lab that we have been implementing her techniques with & have also seen a huge difference in her. We have two changed dogs & I can't thank Care enough! She's literally changed their dog lives (& ours!!) 100% highly recommend. read more

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Care with Fenway's Runway is amazing! I thought I had waited too long to start training with our Husky/Akita pup (started at 8 months, maybe would have been easier if we started earlier) but Care showed us that there was still hope! Yesterday we had company come over and they commented how much more well behaved our dog, Hera, was. That was such an amazing feeling! Hera has also spent the night at Care's home and we received detailed updates with pictures and videos. Care is so passionate and dedicated to bringing out the best in our baby girl and we could not have found a better trainer! We are still working with Care to fine tune Hera's walking and social skills but she is better trained on word commands and has come a long way from where we started. read more

We met Care about a year ago and as a first time dog owner it helped us out so much. Mochi started training with Care when he was just 2 months old and again being first time dog owners my family and I had absolutely no idea how to even get started with potty training. Working with Care,especially with Mochi being so young, has made a tremendous difference. She taught me so much about how to properly correct Mochi's behavior,even just getting him to sit/stay.Also having Mochi go to doggy daycare with Care was the best thing I ever did for Mochi as a puppy even up to now.Mochi loves going to daycare and seeing all his friends. I love that it's a safe,fun place for Mochi to socialize and play with other dogs while his training is still being reinforced.I also love how she constantly keeps me updated on Mochi while he's at daycare and posts pictures of him while he's there.Care is one of the few people I actually trust to watch Mochi because she understands his behavior and how to safely/effectively correct him.Care treats all her dogs like they're her own kids and Mochi is a very cautious/nervous dog so I'm glad that he loves and trusts Care so much.I would highly recommend Care to any dog parents,even if you've had your dog for a few years or multiple dogs she really knows her stuff. Training with Care has made a really big difference in Mochi's behavior and socializing skills, she's even taught me how to be a better dog mom to Mochi. Thank you Care for all the time,love,and effort you dedicate to training and caring for Mochi! Pictures are from Mochi's first session with Care up to now. read more

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Care is INCREDIBLE. I was really struggling with my dogs when we started and was considering temporarily rehoming one because I thought she was resource aggressive and was afraid of how she would react when I had my baby. After a year of training with Care there is now ZERO aggression from my older dog and the younger dog has learned boundaries. They were both impossible to walk and now they walk by my side without pulling or barking at kids or dogs. I've realized that we as owners needed training just as much as the dogs to know how to correct and prevent certain behaviors and I'm so thankful for how much we learned. Care really invests herself in her clients' success (I texted her often in the beginning and she would reply with what behavior was being exhibited and corrective actions to take until our next meeting). We had tried two trainers prior and I'm so glad we gave it another shot. My pups still love to go to her house for doggy daycare. (A big step for the older one) Thank you for calming the chaos in our household! I'm so incredibly thankful. Stick with it and trust the process! read more

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We have a miniature schnauzer named 'Rebel' - as soon as we got 'Rebel' home, I reached out to Caroline for her professional guidance. Her extensive knowledge and expertise in training has been invaluable - we are well on our way to achieving our puppy goals! Caroline's attitude and approach are unmatched - along with 'Rebel', we are so thankful and lucky to have the opportunity to learn from such an incredible resource. I would recommend Caroline and Fenway's Runway to anybody seeking top-notch training from a heartfelt powerhouse. read more

Caroline is fantastic with my little guy Wally! He loves staying with her and cuddling with her pooch Fenway. I always feel completely comfortable leaving him and she sends photos/videos of him enjoying his time there. He comes home exhausted from all his adventures. I highly recommend Fenway's Runway! read more

Update 9.24.2020 - business is still amazing and I still use her today! Honestly I just became a dog mom 3 almost 4 months ago and I knew the moment I got my puppy I would want some assistance with training. Cali ( my dog ) had 0 training before Fenways runways help! Care ( the owner ) is soo amazing. I can't even make this up. My dog is 110% like a new puppy. I would 10/10 recommend using this service . Did I mention she comes into your home to train? If your like me you want your dog to learn in your own home because this is where training should start! Not inside of a small square space! Care helped Cali become comfortable in her home , crate , and with voice commands!! We are still learning but by all means Care with Fenways Runway is the way to go!!! no read more

I've boarded my dog with Care and her trusty assistant Fenway (her dog) multiple times. My dog runs into Care's house and doesn't even notice I'm leaving because he's so excited for his staycation. Her house is clean and the dogs have a wonderful back yard to play and sun in. She posts updates on Instagram regularly so i always get to see how he's doing and that's he's happy, often running in the yard, playing tug, or eating his dinner. I recommend Care to friends and will continue boarding my dog with her in the future. read more

I would 100% recommend for boarding. Our puppy Rick is high anxiety & our regular care was booked. Caroline helped short notice and she fit Rick in for an evaluation, which is so important for anyone watching your fur baby. She covered her approach boarding, showed her entire home, and we got a met & greet with her well behaved pup Fenway. She asked me all the right questions & has a contract. She kept us updated with Rick while we were gone and he had a great time playing with Fenway. read more

Absolutely love having Caroline help me with my two energetic Husky / Shepherd mixes. She shows the utmost care and love for each dog, and goes above and beyond to make the owners know their furry friends are taken care of. Constantly uploads pictures and videos on Instagram for the pet parents to check in. I'd personally recommend her to anyone!!! read more

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We've only had one session so far and my 5mo German Sheppard is already doing much better! She is very leash aggressive and has had a hard time with learning not to pee in the house, but since our fist session she hasn't had one accident in the house nor has she barked/been aggressive towards anyone walking by us on our daily walks. We still have 3 more sessions to go and I cant wait to see the progress my pup will make! 110% recommend Fenway's Runway! read more

Caroline has been a pleasure to work with! Every week my dogs look forward to their sessions with her. She is very patient with my stubborn pups and you can tell she absolutely loves what she does! It's a huge relief to know I have someone so kind to trust with my babies. Contacting her about any question is never an issue, plus she posts cute pictures all the time! I can't wait to see what more we're going to work on. read more

The absolute best! Our Oliver loves his time with care and Fenway! We never have to stress or worry when we leave him in her care. She loves hIm like her own and we are so lucky to have her! HIGHLY recommend! read more

If you are looking for someone to treat your pup like their own, look no further. Care took our newly rescued 3 month old pup and worked wonders getting her crate trained, potty trained, leash trained, and socialized with other dogs. Care's communication, eagerness to answer questions, and knowledge is what makes her stand out. She is your partner in getting your dog where they need to be. We can't thank her enough for all she did for our little Mika. read more

Fenaway has taught me so much on the first day. How to take charge and remind my dog who's alpha. She was very knowledgeable!!! I highly recommend her because she helps so much!! I can't wait to continue training my pup with her. (: read more

Care is absolutely incredible! My two pups always have the best time staying with her and Fenway. Care has curated such an amazing space that is so welcoming to all humans and dogs who enter her home! I love that she loves my dogs as her own -- with such a genuine, deep love. We appreciate her so very much! I would recommend her to anyone looking for the best care for their dogs. read more

Care and Fenway are truly the best puppy-sitters in all of Arlington, VA. I dropped off Rascal after a successful meet and greet, and Rascal had a fantastic time! Care kept me up to date on Instagram and text message while I was gone. When I came to get Rascal she was so incredibly happy and wanted to keep playing with Fenway and Care - just to show she was completely comfortable and happy the whole time I was gone. Definitely going to use Care in the future for Rascal! read more

Care is AWESOME! She comes during the week with our dog and loves him as much as we love him. She always takes him somewhere different and sends us picture updates of his day and what he's doing. She works on different training with him for things he may be lacking on. Highly highly recommend calling her if you haven't yet. read more

Arbor (the pup) had such a fun time with Fenway and Care during her sleepover! I got constant updates and never had to worry about her! She went on a ton of walks and even got to live her BEST life at the beach!!! If I could give 10 stars I would!!! read more

Caroline was very sweet with my nervous pup and even took him on outings to expose him to "scary" situations. She was very flexible with scheduling and will come to your home. I had a training scheduled on my dogs birthday and she showed up with a gift for him. So nice! :) read more

Care is absolutely amazing. We adopted our pup from a shelter, which brings a lot of unknown baggage and issues. He was already 4 so we didn't think there was much we could do. After a few months of excessive barking and troubling walks, we asked around and right away was greeted by multiple recommendations for Fenway Runway. After our first session with her, we knew it was a fit. Our pup took to her so easy, it's clear she loves her jobs and knows what she's doing. We have seen such a turn around in our pup within a few sessions. We can now walk him without fear he's going to get out of his harness, or go crazy barking at someone walking by. All the tips and tricks we have learn have been so beneficial, that even when she's not here we can still practice with confidence. Daycare has also been AMAZING. He loves it so much he doesn't even say bye. By the time we pick him up he's tired out for the day which is so nice. Finding someone to trust with your dog is so hard, especially to leave them alone with them. We never second guess it with Care. She is so caring and compassionate for all her dogs and it shows. Highly recommend without question. read more

My girls love going over to Caroline and Fenway's for doggie daycare or overnight stay. They have so much fun getting to play with Fenway. I know I can trust Caroline with my girls and they will have a good time. She has also helped us with leash walking with my girls. Learning some tips and tricks has helped so much! Definitely recommend for training, day care or overnight boarding! read more

Caroline and Fenway quickly welcomed our pup to their home. Caroline gave us regular updates and photos of our happy doggie while we were gone, letting us know that all was well. We loved our experience with Caroline so much that we have already contacted her for another stay! read more

Care is an incredible and creative photographer and I don't think I know a more patient and loving dog lover. Good people who do what they say they will do are tough to find so you cant go wrong with Care, I think the name says it all. read more