Dog Boarding in Arroyo Grande

About: Hi! I’m Lauren — a lifelong animal lover with decades of hands-on pet care experience. I grew up in a home that always had dogs (usually three!), and I started dog-sitting back in college in the early 2000s. One of my favorite long-term clients had a huge white German Shepherd who growled at everyone. By evening on day one, he was upside down in my lap, getting a belly rub! I had two beloved dogs of my own for 15 years, and now that I have two young kids (and no current pets), I’m looking to share my love with your furry (or scaly!) family member. Whether it’s walks, belly rubs, or snuggle time, I’ll treat your pet like my own. Dogs, cats, snakes, bunnies — you name it, I love them all. 💛 If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about animals, I’d love to help care for your pet while you’re away! I only work a few hours in the morning (9-12), so my schedule is pretty flexible — I can often accommodate daytime, evening, or even last-minute pet care needs. I’m currently available for daytime, evening, and weekend bookings. I believe pets feel most comfortable in their own home, so I’m happy to care for your dog or cat in their familiar space while you’re away. That said, if you'd prefer your pet stays with me, I do have a safe, fenced-in front yard that's great for larger dogs to get some playtime and fresh air. Inside, your pet will be treated like part of the family — couches are fair game (as long as you’re cool with it!), and my whole family will be happy to shower your pet with love, snuggles, and attention.

“My two Yorkie mixes were well cared for as though they belonged to Tami. I could not have been more pleased! I would definitely use her again.”

Donna H.

“Niccola is wonderful! She was excellent at communicating prior to our pup’s stay, as well as during the stay. She responds quickly and is flexible with drop-off/pick-up. Our Sophie was well cared for and seemed to not want to leave when we came to get her! I would highly recommend Niccola and we will definitely be using her again in the future!”

Erin J.

“Mary & Teg are amazing!! They gave my 1.5 year old pug Ziah so much love. I felt 100% at peace and comfortable while gone on my vacation. They sent pictures, short video clips and even face timed me. She just looked happy, warm and content. I HIGHLY recommend them and will without a doubt choose Mary & Teg to watch my little girl every time!! Thank you!!!!”

Lily

“Riley is AMAZING! She’s incredibly communicative and took such good care of our dog, not to mention sent some amazing photos and kept us updated! I cannot recommend her enough.”

Hollie W.

“Miranda was easy and great to work with. Our pup seemed to have a great time and enjoyed playing with her dog. Located in a safe neighborhood and home that is pet friendly. She was also flexible with drop off times. Would definitely recommend for any pet sitting/boarding needs!”

Elizabeth B.

“Katie was so wonderful! My dog came home relaxed and tired from all the fun. I can tell she was properly cared for and given a lot of attention and exercise. I was so grateful for Katie’s kindness and understanding of my special, quirky dog.”

Saya R.

“Very tired doggo and very happy dog Mom! Thomas and his family are fantastic. We are thankful to have found them for our French Bulldog, Ellie. Easy to communicate with, easy to talk to, great kids, and super friendly family pugs. We will book with Thomas again.”

Teresa A.

“Robyn is our go-to sitter since moving to the 5 cities! She is so good with Laika and Laika always returns happy and well stimulated from her boarding. 5 stars!”

Sarah T.

“Stephanie was absolutely amazing while babysitting my dog, Cooper, during my time away. She went above and beyond to give me constant updates, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was clear that she treated Cooper just as I would at home—he looked so happy, comfortable, and well cared for in every update. I am eternally grateful for her kindness, attentiveness, and dedication. I would wholeheartedly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for top-notch pet care!”

Karla R.

“Krystal and her family are absolutely amazing! My fur baby loves staying there. This was our second stay and I will never go to anyone else for a sitter! Cleo always has a blast when she’s there. They went hiking, to the beach and lots of walks. I also really appreciated the fact that Krystal sent lots of pictures and videos, while I was gone.”

Kennesha K.

“Doug took great care of my two dogs, a senior and a younger energetic one. He assured me daily that they were in good hands by sending me photos and videos. My vacation was so much more enjoyable knowing my dogs were happy and entertained.”

Natacha S.

“Sheridan was awesome with my Fur Babies, she kept me up to date with txt msgs, videos, & pics. Sheridan was a life saver at the last minute to take care of my 6 month old female puppy & 4 year old stud. Both Cookie & Brownie were taken care of with “Love” ❤️ I could tell when I picked them up after a 3 night stay they were “Happy” and Not in distress. This was the 1st time my fur babies have been with a sitter and away from home. Sheridan gave me tips and advice for Cookie and I look forward to having my fur babies stay with her again. Also, I plan on having Sheridan walk the dogs when I’m at work ?”

Andrea J.

“Lyuba was an excellent sitter who kept in touch throughout the day. She shared plenty of photos and even a video of my two dogs, which was very reassuring. As this was our first time using a boarding service, her patience and understanding meant a lot. Lyuba made sure we knew our dogs were in great hands. We would definitely use her services again and highly recommend her to others. Thank you for your care and support!”

Crystal R.

“Matthew was great! Super communicative, my dogs were happy and healthy when I picked them up, and he’s just a nice dude. Will definitely book with Matthew again!”

Greg D.

“My 2 big dogs did great at Nayeli’s house. She has the perfect setup for overnights. I would recommend and we’ll do it again sometime. Thank you!!!”

Robert D.

About: I have cared for dogs from a very young age. From bottle feeding newborns to caring for dogs in their later stages of life, I have the experience. I’m currently working full-time. So I would be more than happy to relieve you for personal time/vacation on weekends. Pups will have my full attention for the entire stay. No pets in home will allow me to pay full attention to your pup. My complex has isolated play areas and it’s conveniently located near a dog park.

About: I have been rescuing and petsitting since I was 14 years old. I’ve had rescue articles written about how many animals I have saved and I also studied animal behavior. I have worked in animal shelters,vet clinics,doggie daycares and boarding facilities. I have saved many dogs from the streets and have been a foster parent for neglected dogs many times. Your pup will have full access to indoors and outdoors as they please I have lots of toys beds and a doggie swimming pool they can run around the house and yard whenever they want and come inside and sleep on my bed whenever they want they will have a lot of freedom if i take them for car rides I use doggie harnesses and seat belts. I will send pictures and video updates through out the day and night and whenever you ask me what they are doing I will take a video or picture of whatever they are doing and send it to you. I will even record myself administering medications for peace of mind. I’m very introverted Instead of going out with people I am out in the streets saving animals or taking care of them. I have pet sit for many people and very popular by word of mouth but wanted to try this app out incase anyone or their pet needs me I will always be here💖🐾 I'm a self employed pet sitter so I make my own schedule when I'm not getting paid for taking care of animals I am volunteering my free time feeding stray animals around the city as well as taking them to vets for medical treatment and finding them loving homes. Your pet will own the house and will be free to do whatever they please. They will be indoors with the back door open with full access to my big fenced backyard.

“Heidi and Phil were so great with Leo! I can tell he was in good hands and in great spirits the whole time. They made me feel at ease and sent nice updates during his stay. Thank you so very much! Leo will love to see you again soon”

Julianne T.

About: I've loved animals ever since I was a little kid, especially dogs. I've always grown up with dogs and have been around many cats. I have more experience dog sitting than I do cat sitting, yet I treat every animal I take care of with the best care possible. I'm currently a Cal Poly student with classes usually all week, but I would love to fit a dog walk into my schedule or come home to another furry little friend. My roommate currently has a dog in our home and I take her out all the time on walks when he's at work. So, I would say my schedule is very flexible. In my home there is currently one super friendly dog living here to give your pet company. I also live with three other roommates whom all love animals as well, yet I will always be your pet’s primary caretaker. So whether your pet is in my home or yours they will receive the safest care.