Dog Boarding in Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA

“Absolutely wonderful from start to finish! Communication was excellent throughout the entire process. I had a few specific instructions for my pup’s stay, and not only were they followed perfectly—they even offered helpful suggestions and kept me updated with pictures and videos the whole time. The level of care and attention my dog received was outstanding, and I could tell he felt right at home the moment we arrived. There’s a warm, calming energy in this home that you can feel immediately and clearly, my pup felt it too. I’m beyond grateful and will definitely be booking again whenever I’m out of town. Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see you all again soon!”

Dom D.

“Megan and Jenny were a pleasure to meet and chat with. They took care of my dog exceptionally well with great updates and cute photos. My dog really vibed with them that she remembered their house after the initial meet and greet 🥹 thank you so much!”

Jenny N.

“I was nervous about leaving my puppy for the first time and lee made it so easy and smooth. Billie had an amazing time and Lee put my mind at ease by sending me lots of videos and pictures. She's a great communicator and so clearly loves the puppies.”

Stephanie S.

“Chad communicated frequently (but not too much :)) during our dog's stay. He provided several pictures which was also nice! Our boy is an anxious boy & Chad & his family were very patient with him! I am SO glad we chose to use Rover (and chose Chad) over boarding him at a boarding facility. We will definitely send Malone back to hang out with Chad!”

Meghan M.

About: I totally love cats and dogs and enjoy looking after them. I currently have an empty nest after losing my cat to old age, who was with me from 6 months old to 19 years old. I have lived with and taken care of cats most of my life, have cared for family and friend's dogs and cats including kittens, elderly, and disabled cats. In addition to tending to their basic needs like keeping water fresh, feeding as instructed and keeping their area clean, I enjoy brushing and playing with them and taking dogs for walks. I'm a substitute elementary school teacher and semi-retired small tree garden arborist. I take pride in taking good care of trees, kids and pets and find joy in making what could potentially be the worst days for them turn into a positive experience. My boarding room is dedicated just for your pet/s. They will also have full access to the rest of the pet friendly one story two bedroom house, as their behavior permits. Otherwise, only when I'm home. I host with only one client at a time to provide a stress free environment. East facing corner windows let in morning light and are shaded in the afternoon. An elevated platform with pet bed overlooks a garden with small trees that wrap around the windows. Other cushioned lounging areas are in nooks and others out in the open. Sheets get replaced regularly and bedding cushions get washed between bookings. Area rugs cover the floor for comfort and soft landings. Two litter boxes are in the closet, one enclosed and one standard, which get scooped twice a day. There is a scratching post, toys and a tunnel.

“We are very pleased with the great care and communication Erika provided while watching over Sherlock. We highly recommend Erika and will be back again in the future. Thanks!”

Edward K.

“Kim and Jeff are wonderful, kind and loving! We are going out of town for a week next March and wanted to have our two little pups stay with Kim and Jeff for a trial weekend beforehand to make sure it was a good fit for everyone. It was beyond a good fit. Honestly, it could not have been better. We were updated with cute pictures and videos of Sweetie Pie and Daisy and they were happy and having a great time! When our 12 year old daughter saw the pictures and videos and her first comment was, “They treat our doggies as if they were their own!” This is an accurate statement! I feel completely confident in choosing Kim and Jeff to look after, and frankly, love our little ones. I am not sure that our doggies wanted to come home. :-) We highly recommend Kim and Jeff. They are true dog lovers and we are so happy to have found them! Sabrina & Jeremy Hamley”

Sabrina H.

“Alexandra was a great dog sitter. She provided regular updates and photos via text. Here proactive communication made me feel very comfortable and I will definitely seek her our in the future.”

Cheryl J.

“Chawntea is amazing! Bear was well taken care of and she sent many pictures and videos of him so I could see how much fun he was having. Definitely recommend!”

Nicolette B.

About: Gentle (or jumpy!) giants are my specialty. I’ve spent the last 15 years sharing my life with Bullmastiffs, Dogues de Bordeaux and Cane Corsos from puppyhood to passing. Medium dogs are great but the big boys and girls are my heart. All ages welcome. My home is 100% set up for dog life. I’m retired from my full-time career but still work very part-time as a CrossFit coach, and also workout daily. Mornings I’m at the gym but home between classes and all afternoon. I have time for potty in the morning and awesome walks in the afternoon. Of course, cuddle and play time included! I have a fully fenced back yard, a dog run for their business, and a big dog bed in my living room. I have plenty of sanitized toys. Basically my home is set up to share with dogs. Unfortunately, my last baby crossed the rainbow bridge in September so I’m taking this opportunity to care for yours.

“Muriel took wonderful care of my dog Lucy! She was great about sending pictures and updates. She is so nice and friendly and I highly recommend her!”

MC B.

“Megan was so great to work with! Super responsive and sent lots of updates! She did a great job taking care of our senior pomeranian! Thank you so much! Will definitely book again :)”

Megan S.

“Our dog Lulu had a wonderful time staying with Inkoo. We were updated regularly with pictures of all the fun they were having together. We recommend Inkoo as a great pet sitter.”

Tara E.

“Albie is so happy when he sees Isaac and Jordan! They took him for a long walk today and we’re so glad that he had so much fun with them. All our directions were followed perfectly. Albie says “see you next time””

Lorna W.

“Kathryn, Christopher, and their family were so kind and accommodating to my dog, Riley over the holiday. I received pictures and updates on how he was settling in. I would absolutely go to them for pet care and boarding again, and would recommend them with no hesitation. Thanks for caring for my sweet old guy!”

Jaeda G.

“I could not be more pleased and appreciative of how well Kristen and Ryan took care of my Solo. This is the longest I have been out of town in a while and I wanted Solo to be in a comfortable and secure place and with people that will look after her as if she was their own. Kristen and Ryan did that for sure. They kept me well informed of how Solo was doing and it really looked like Solo enjoyed her time with them. I highly recommend Kristen and Ryan and will defiantly book any future pet sitting I need with them.”

Sara N.

“Hy and Arlo were great sitters for our pup during a long vacation. It was his first time staying for a long period of time somewhere unfamiliar and Hy put us right at ease. Right off the bat, they seemed very comfortable with our pup and very confident around dogs generally, and pup took right to exploring their spacious home with a nice, fenced in backyard. Our dog is dog-reactive and they had ideas for best routes to walk him in their neighborhood. During our trip, they were able to use their intuitiveness to troubleshoot some barking at night. When we picked him up, we could tell he took a real liking to Hy while we were gone. Thanks Hy and Arlo for taking such good care of our guy while!”

Lydia C.

“Sharon was wonderful. She was very understanding of my dogs separation anxiety and really went out of her way to make sure he was able to settle. Sent lots of photos and updates!”

Emily M.

“Patrick and Emma were wonderful with my lab. He loved his time with their dogs and was well loved with lots of pets and attention. I think he had a better time in his trip than I did! Would definitely book again.”

Rebecca S.

“Melina was our first Rover experience and she made the process so welcoming. We'd never left our dog overnight with someone he didn't know – he's anxious, reactive and has separation anxiety, so it was important to us that we worked with with someone who understands and is patient with him. Melina was all of that and more! Within hours she had him snuggling up to her, and by the evening he was sleeping curled up next to her head. We got regular updates throughout the stay (including pictures) and felt so at-ease knowing he was well cared for. We would absolutely recommend Melina as a Rover, and especially for anyone with a special needs dog or a shy pup. She was amazing!”

Catherine K.