Dog Boarding in San Rafael

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily O.
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1. Emily O.

Dog & Cat lover
Larkspur, CA, 94939
2.2 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Emily was wonderful! We arranged a meeting in advance to give my dog a chance to see the space and place. Then Emily was flexible with timing as we firmed up plans. She took great care of Aubrey and her dog Gigi was a super pal for Aubrey.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher S.
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2. Christopher S.

Exclusively boarding one dog/day ❤️
Fairfax, CA, 94930
3.5 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$68
per night

Christopher was wonderful ! He took great care of our dog Marley. We also got regular updates and pictures of their adventures (hikes, runs, walks) with him. It was so nice to know she was in good hands and happy!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Nick L.
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3. Nick L.

WFH Pet Dad with Time, Energy & Exp
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Nick has been a great cat sitter and loving companion to my cat Marvin. He is someone you can feel comfortable leaving your pet with and rely on him for good communication. I've seen first hand how he treats the cats and dogs he cares for-giving them constant attention and love as well as sending cute picture updates. Nick is thoughtful and will care for your pet as if it were his own. I definitely recommend him!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Jesse W.
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4. Jesse W.

A good dog deserves a good jog!
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$80
per night

Jesse was incredible with my pup! He was so flexible to meet us at a nearby park where my dog was most comfortable. He was so patient to learn about her personality and needs. He kindly did not book other dogs while my dog was staying with him as I had requested. My dog has a decent amount of energy, and I was so happy that Jesse would take her running and hiking. She had the best time, I knew she was in good hands, and I would absolutely book Jesse again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leonard W.
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5. Leonard W.

Rover 101
Man’s best friend
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
24 repeat clients
from
$91
per night

Leonard is a gem! He and his wife are so caring and took such good care of my fur baby. I could not be more grateful I found them! My pup was happy and safe and loved.

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Sitter Profile Image: Carla G.
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6. Carla G.

Rover 101
Dog Lover, DogTec/Pet CPR Certified
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
13 repeat clients
from
$99
per night

Abby seemed to have a wonderful time! Carla was very communicative, worked with us on our timing, and shared lots of sweet photos. We will definitely be happy to work with her again!

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica W.
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7. Jessica W.

Rover 101
Dogs come first!
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.6 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
20 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

At first I didn't want to post a review for Jessica...mostly because I didn't want others to know how great she is, which could mean she would be fully booked the next time I wanted her to watch our terrier mix Roxie...but I couldn't let that stop me, We left Roxie with Jessica for about 2 weeks and we couldn't have asked for a better guardian. Jessica is someone who truly cares for dogs. She is compassionate, calm and reliable. Jessica took our girl on nice big walks so she got lots of exercise and showered her with lots of love and affection. We could tell when we went to pick Roxie up that she felt right at home. I actually think she was a bit down for a few days after we picked her up because she missed Jessica. Jessica's dog, Julian, is the most even tempered dog I've ever met and although Roxie usually is shy around other dogs, they got along just fine...to the extent that Roxie, our little 15 pound girl, took over Julian's much larger dog bed. Julian accepted it without a flinch and used Roxie's much smaller bed, even though the bed was way to small for him. Jessica sent us a great picture of this. Jessica was the best and will be our go to person from this point forward.

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Lillie H.
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8. Lillie H.

Dog Lovers Unite!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
3.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Great sitter. We were a bit nervous at first cuz our dog has some bad tendencies but she was great at controlling his leash aggression and kept us updated the whole time. Really great experience overall!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tom P.
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9. Tom P.

Experienced dog lover of all sorts!
San Rafael, CA, 94901
3.0 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$69
per night

Tom was such an awesome sitter! Hiva enjoyed her time and he took plenty of photo’s, kept me posted on how she was doing too! Highly recommend him!! Plus he was so accommodating last minute.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary K.
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10. Mary K.

Athletic , Caring , Energetic!
San Rafael, CA, 94901
3.0 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$88
per night

Mary made us feel very comfortable leaving our fur baby overnight. She also did a great job keeping us informed about how he was doing. Thanks!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: parnian a.
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11. parnian a.

Dog mom-Seeking tail wagging buddy
Corte Madera, CA, 94925
4.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$73
per night

parnian a. are a team of natural dog lovers and dog whisperers. My dog is a bundle of overflowing unending energy and yet this duo treated her to a vacation unparalleled. She will probably be a bit disappointed to come home. They were exceptionally kind and accommodating and provided a day of activities that she doesn't usually get a chance to take any pleasure in. These are good happy decent folks who have a dog with its own heart of gold. I am so grateful that I've found a place or a people who I can rely on in the future to take care of my lovely pup next time I need some help boarding her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline L.
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12. Jacqueline L.

Animal & Nature Loving Sitter
Larkspur, CA, 94939
2.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
13 repeat clients
from
$85
per night

Jackie was amazing for our senior dog Stella. She gave her a lot of love and extra attention that she requires. We will definitely be using Jackie again. Thanks Jackie ?

Sitter Profile Image: Harumi S.
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13. Harumi S.

Happy to spend time with pets!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
3.0 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$50
per night

I highly recommend Harumi! She is fantastic! Very kind, responsible and trustworthy. She took very good care of my cat Momo for a month. Momo is very shy. Harumi was very patient with Momo and made her feel very comfortable. You and your baby(s) will love her!

Sitter Profile Image: Francisco V.
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14. Francisco V.

Passionate & Personalized Petcare🐕
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$63
per night

Francisco is a pet owner himself. His attention to detail and his compassion for the safety of my 10 month old puppy Rosie is heartwarming. Francisco has taken care of Rosie several times this month as my girlfriend and I travel over the weekends. He sends picture updates via text message to reassure us of Rosie’s wellbeing. He goes above and beyond by taking Rosie to the beach with all of her essentials like cold water, her favorite ball, and a beach blanket. I can say Rosie looks forward to seeing Cisco soon. His energetic character is contagious and your pet will love him.

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Tatiana B.
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15. Tatiana B.

Your Pets, My Pawsome Care!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
2.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$88
per night

Tatiana is fabulous! Extremely responsive, thoughtful, and took amazing care of our pup! She gave us frequent updates, asked great questions, and even got our pup a toy. We will definitely be coming back to have her take care of our puppy!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra D.
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16. Alexandra D.

Cozy get away for your fur baby!
San Anselmo, CA, 94960
1.8 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$100
per night

We’re so relieved we found Alex to watch our dog while we were out of town for a week! She was super responsive, sent lots of photos and videos, and our dog loved her backyard. Definitely would book her again in the future!

Sitter Profile Image: Amber L.
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17. Amber L.

Loving and caring sitter
San Anselmo, CA, 94960
1.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$94
per night

Amber is an animal lover! She especially loves to play and care for dogs. She has experience caring for dogs since she was a child. Grooming, feeding and walking them are second nature to her. I think her favorite thing though is to just hangout and love any and all animals.

Sitter Profile Image: Samantha S.
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18. Samantha S.

Loving Grandma Pet Whisperer
Greenbrae, CA, 94904
2.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$94
per night

Sam was wonderful! From the first meet and greet to the follow up to make sure we'd arrived home safely, she was conscientious and caring. Bahama was well taken care of - medicines, brush time, outside time and lots of cozy rests. Our retired Guide Dog breeder is going to be 15 in April, so having her at home in her own environment with someone who was experienced, loving and reliable was a priority. Sam fit that requirement and then some. My husband I highly recommend her.

Sitter Profile Image: Sonia K.
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19. Sonia K.

I am a stay at home dog Mommy!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
2.9 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
23 repeat clients
from
$79
per night

Sonia was the best sitter! I am so happy we found her. She cared for every detail about our Frenchie’s special food needs, habits and injuries. Our pup came home so happy and healthy after spending time with Sonia and her darling dog Tigerlily. I got tons of fun pictures and updates over the course of the weekend. I will absolutely be trusting Sonia with our pup again! She truly cares for pets!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Sedra E.
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20. Sedra E.

Fur mom available
San Anselmo, CA, 94960
2.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
4.5 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
from
$106
per night

Loochu had a great weekend staying with Sedra! They spent lots of time playing and snuggling. Sedra was great at communicating and sent plenty of cute photos :). Happy to have Loochu stay with her anytime.

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San Rafael Dog Boarding ratings

Overall Rating:
4.9 out of 5 stars

Dog boarders in San Rafael are rated on average 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 528 reviews.

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Rover offers the perfect alternative to dog kennels and traditional dog sitting. The next time you head out of town and need someone to take care of your dog, turn to Rover for your dog boarding needs. It's easy to find a loving San Rafael, CA dog sitter on Rover who'll give your dog one-on-one attention while you're away, and your dog can enjoy a sweet staycation, right at their sitter's home. Search from hundreds of dog sitters in San Rafael, read sitter profiles, and reach out to sitters who seem like a good fit for you and your dog. We know it can be tough to leave your pet, which is why we encourage every pet parent and sitter to have a Meet & Greet before booking the stay. With Rover, pet boarding is guilt-free, cashless, and convenient. That way, you can hit the road happy knowing your dog's in loving hands while you're away.

If you need to book a great dog sitter on the go, you'll love the Rover dog boarding app. You can browse hundreds of pre-reviewed, trusted dog sitter in minutes from your phone, and rebook your favorite sitter with just a few taps. You'll get photo updates from your dog sitter which can be shared via the Rover dog boarding app in real time, and the app's cashless payment feature allows you to pay your dog sitter easily and securely, without worrying about cash, checks or tips.

The cost of dog boarding in San Rafael may surprise you - in a good way. That's because there's a dog sitter on Rover for nearly every price range and lifestyle. Curious about how much you can expect to pay for dog boarding on Rover? Check out our average dog boarding rates to get an idea before you start a conversation with an individual dog sitter.

Interested in what it's like on the other side? Do you think you have what it takes to become a dog sitter for Rover? We're always looking for people with a passion for pooches to join our dog boarding roster. If you've been thinking about starting up your own dog boarding business, or even if you've been doing it on your own for a while, you'll want to check out our easy application process and consider joining the hundreds of awesome dog lovers who use the Rover dog boarding platform. When you become a Rover dog sitter, you get access to great support, including premium pet insurance and immediate, cashless payment (no more worrying about whether you'll get paid on time). Why not apply today?

In other words, when you use Rover to find San Rafael dog boarding services, your pet is given the best in loving care and hands-on attention, and you don't need to miss out on that just because life got in the way.

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