Dog Boarding in Oakland
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“Always such a wonderful stay with Megan and Jenny! We only had one visit before this one and our pup pulled me to their door from the car. Receiving pics throughout the day was so reassuring and sweet. Thank you ❤️”
“Isaac and Jordan are wonderful! Our dog Ozzie loves staying with them and always comes home happy. Great communication and care. Thank you Isaac and Jordan!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! From the start, Tierra was incredibly considerate of our dog’s routine and needs. We loved getting the daily updates and photos—it really put our minds at ease while we were away. It was clear our dog felt right at home at her place and was treated like family. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
“Truly such a great experience for my dog. Stephanie was so nice and flexible with my schedule. I needed a last min booking and Stephanie truly went above and beyond to help accommodate and give my dog a great time. She exposed my pup to some new activities, like bike riding, which he loved!! It was also my pups birthday when she took care of him and she even gave him a little homemade peanut butter lick mat to celebrate. You won’t regret booking with Stephanie if you’re looking for someone to treat your pup like her own! :)”
“Alexandra is a great sitter. She was very careful to gather information so she could personalize care for my dog. And she sent text and video updates. Would definitely take my dog here again!”
“Anna was as happy and healthy as the day I dropped her off! You guys did a great job with her… I now know at the next time I travel I have the confidence of leaving here in good hands. I bet she misses you guys. We should make a play date scheduled so she can see her new friends! Thank you again”
“Matthew and Van Jospeh did a wonderful job hosting our dog, Stanley, for a 2 night stay. They were very easy to work with, were flexible, very friendly, and Stanley seemed at ease the moment he met them. Would absolutely use their boarding services again. Thank you!”
“Rachel was very patient and attentive with my senior dog who has separation anxiety and some medical needs. She was communicative and easy to work with. My dog did really well staying with her and I would definitely use her services again!”
“Sherry is an AMAZING dog sitter!! I trusted her to care for my sweet but nervous 50lb girl, Ellie, and I could not have asked for a better sitter. Sherry was so thorough, she sent plenty of updates throughout and put me at ease! She was super responsive to my dog’s needs, and I could see Ellie just melting and falling in love with her through the updates. She’s got a lovely, clean and safe apartment and she is obviously someone who knows dogs well. I would trust Sherry with dog sitting ANY day! Highly recommend.”
“Albina took great care of our sensitive dog Frida and shared nice updates with her traveling humans. Thanks for giving her a chance to explore new corners of the neighborhood.”
“Lee’s home is the ultimate vibe for dogs! Her care for my pup has helped him tremendously with socialization and separation anxiety—he has made friends and doesn’t seem to miss me at all while he’s there 😆🥰 thank you so much Lee for always taking such good care of Hakim—I know he’s in good hands when he’s with you. You provide outstanding dog care services consistently and give your clients ultimate peace of mind while we’re away from fur babes🙏🏽🫶🏽”
“Jake is the best dog sitter we've ever had! My dog is really anxious when it comes to leaving my side and has special needs (tons of allergies, reactive with humans, separation anxiety) but with Jake, he becomes a completely different dog!! Dashi always RUSHES and ZOOMS straight to Jake's home since he's SOOOOO excited to be back!! Dashi gets along so well with Jake and seems to really trust him. Jake always sends pictures which let us know that Dashi's not only safe, but is having a blast making new friends and being cared for. I HIGHLY recommend Jake and his home to anyone looking for a dog sitter. Super professional, very responsive, and overall AMAZING sitter.”
“Thanks Danielle for looking after Joe over the holidays! We felt very happy knowing Joe was safe and being cared for as if at home. Love the photos 😊 Will definitely use again”
“Nasreddine has been a really great sitter for Rosco. Her place is like his home away from home where she hangs out with him, takes him on walks and even lets him snuggle with blankets. Even when Rosco began anxiety marking around her home, she was reassuring and understanding while being very communicative. Highly recommend.”
“Marlene and her family were absolutely amazing! We left Bean with them for 12 days while we were out of the country, and had such peace of mind knowing how lovingly he was being cared for. They sent regular updates and we could tell Bean was genuinely happy being with them. He grew very attached and close to them. We will definitely reach out to Marlene to care for Bean again.”
“Fuliang took great care of my old girl, even though it was on very short notice. He was very flexible with drop off and pick up times as well, which was super helpful.”
“Joann is so thoughtful and caring. Following our meet and greet, I felt so comfortable leaving my dog, Clementine, with her and will definitely be doing so again! Clementine has some separation anxiety and Joann went above and beyond to keep Clementine comfortable and was understanding of her quirks. Clementine came home very content and I could ask for nothing more. Highly recommend!”
Over 12,104 pet parents in Oakland have booked dog boarding
Oakland dog parents share their Rover experiences
Alexis was wonderful to work with and I’m grateful we were able to leave our pup in great hands! This was our first experience with Rover (though not the first with sitters) and everything was smooth, straightforward, and easy. Alexis was attentive and responsive, and sent photos every day so we could see how our dog was doing. Will definitely book with her again in the future! Thank you Alexis! 🙏💕🐾
Alexandra is such a great pet sitter. We have a very high energy dog and she makes sure he gets plenty of exercise and socializing with other dogs. She also is wonderful about keeping us informed on his daily status and sends pictures and videos. She is our go to for pet sitting.
We are grateful for Leonard's care and very engaging messages and updates regarding The Best Boi Champers! We appreciate Leonard's experience with OG dogs, and it was clear that he was comfortable with caring for our special needs dog (needs meds, picky eater, health issues). Very communicative through the entire booking and that helped us feel very secure in our choice to book with him! 10/10, would book again.
Haley did an incredible job with my pup Nyx. From the moment we met I could tell she LOVED dogs. She made me feel comfortable about leaving my girl for a few days. It was my first time using Rover and I would highly recommend Haley to anyone looking for a caring/ compassionate dog sitter.
Our pup loves Michelle, She’s great with him. she’s sends us regular updates when she’s watching him. She communicates well and is very flexible when co-ordinating pick up’s and drop offs . I’m so glad we found Michelle, I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to worry less about their pups and only focus on missing them when they drop them off with her :)
Natasha took good care of Kona and gave us a detailed update multiple times with photos for the night we had Kona over at hers. She understood his personality and was able to help him get familiar with his new environment quick and be a snuggle buddy that he is. Sage was also friendly and got along with him as we saw them going on walks together on the photos. Loved it for Kona that he got to experience Sage and his mama! Kona will for sure be back. Thanks Natasha!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Oakland is $75
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Sitters in Oakland average 10 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Oakland is $75 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $525. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Oakland dog boarding rates can be found as low as $35 to as high as $94 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 5,687 sitters provided dog boarding in Oakland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Oakland dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Oakland have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Oakland.
Rover makes it easy to find Oakland dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 5,687 dog boarding sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Oakland, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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