Dog Boarding Atherton
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“I can’t recommend Sarah enough as a dog sitter. My dog, Teddy, absolutely loves staying with her—he gets genuinely excited every time he realizes he’s going back, which says everything. What I appreciate most is how incredibly detailed and consistent her updates are. Every day, she sends multiple photos and videos—Teddy eating, playing, going on walks, and even updates on how he’s doing overall. She keeps me fully informed, down to small but important details, so I never have to wonder how he’s doing. It gives me real peace of mind knowing exactly how his day is going. It’s also clear that she truly cares about the dogs she looks after. She takes Teddy on walks, to the dog park, and even on hikes, making sure he stays active and happy. On top of that, her home environment is wonderful—her two dogs and her cat are all very friendly, and Teddy gets along great with them. He’s not just being watched; he’s having a great time. Whenever Teddy stays with Sarah, I know he’s safe, well cared for, and genuinely happy. I fully trust her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and attentive dog sitter.”
“Shannon was absolutely wonderful with Dobby. I was able to relax on my vacation knowing my dog was having a vacation of his own with Apollo. She gave frequent updates with plenty of photos and was very communicative during the stay. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
“I recently had the pleasure of having Gifu look after my Golden Retriever, Maya, while I was away on vacation and I would definitely recommend him to watch my pup again. He took the time to understand Maya’s routine, dietary needs, and preferences, ensuring that she felt comfortable and well-cared for. He provided updates, which reassured me that Maya was in great hands. Maya was happy and healthy when I returned so I recommend Gifu to anyone in need of a reliable, caring, and attentive dog sitter. He exceeded all my expectations and made my time away stress-free knowing that Maya was receiving the best care.”
“Nina and Leo did a wonderful job taking care of our dog. This was our first time using Rover and boarding our rescue, who is sensitive, anxious, and can be reactive towards other dogs during walks and meeting new people. They were great in providing daily updates on how our dog was doing, and the daily pictures eased our concerns during our trip. After the first update, we weren’t nervous anymore knowing that our dog was in the best care. They followed our care instructions well and we were happy to see our shy rescue quickly adapt to his temporary environment. Thank you Nina and Leo!”
“India had a wonderful visit with Olga and her family. She was loved, walked and cuddled. I received lots of photos and videos and felt completely assured India was in good hands. I loved that India had access to her yard, dog park and lots of walks. I am absolutely going to rebook Olga for India. I feel completely lucky to find Olga, she is a gem, thoughtful, responsible and naturally an animal person.”
“Alissa was very attentive to Percy and kept us updated throughout the stay. Percy was acting a bit out of character when he first came to visit and was barking a lot. Alissa took many steps to manage his unusual behavior and kept me updated along the way. I was very appreciative that she was patient with him. He was very comfortable and happy with Alissa and I would definitely recommend her.”
“This is the second time we booked with Jesse & Kimmy. They give us so many updates, it really makes us feel at ease that our dog is in good hands. When we arrive and when we pick up they are ready and so attentive to us. We are so appreciative of their services....”
“Siobhan and Guillermo took great care of Chutney - they shared some pics from her stay, and she came home tired which is always a good sign! We have already booked with them again and plan to use continuously in the future.”
“Margaret was an amazing host for our pup. She was flexible with timing when our flight was delayed, and sent a picture/video and message daily to let us know how Emmy was doing. She went above and beyond to take care of Emmy, and we will absolutely be contacting Margaret again for our next trip. Highly recommend!”
“Matthew and Katelyn were wonderful with Sadie and sent me a daily update with photos! I could see she was loved and cared for! thank you so much for taking care of my wonderful girl in such a kind and loving way!”
“Patrina took fabulous care of our Boston Terrier while we were away. Her dog, King, was a great companion and playmate for our dog, too. We would not hesitate to hire her again!”
“We left our Dog(Riley) with Karla twice now and she took great care of her!! She is awesome with her communication and was very responsive when we had any questions or needed any updates. Since Riley has some allergies, she took extra care and gollowed all our instructions for fo followed all given instructions with great detail. When your lil pup is with Karla you can be sure”
“Mario was very well cared for. He needed lot of attention and pets which he got in abundance. We also received regular photos and updates every day. Thank you Justin and An.”
“We left our duck rolling retriever, Manu, with Lia for a whole week and I felt so comforted amd relieved every day when I got videos and pictures of Manu having a great time and being so well taken care of. Big yard for playing catch and lots of friends to play with. I got to enjoy my sisters wedding with no worries. Can’t thank her enough and I really recommend her services!!”
“My dog had a wonderful time, and I had amazing pictures from Cesar, that are the best photos I have of my dog! Cesar was prompt and communicative so this was a great experience.”
“My pup stayed with Manli for a week when I had to go out of town. Communication was very easy, she is very responsive. We received great photo updates every night. When I came to pick my pup up at the end of his stay, he appears to have made a couple of new friends! He didn’t notice me at first because he was having such a great time. I would definitely use her again for dog-sitting!”
“Yi was a wonderful host for our 9 year old dog who has special needs when it comes to reactivity around other dogs. She was prompt with communication both setting up the booking and sending us photo updates. I would definitely trust Yi for a future booking!”
About: As a fellow dog parent, I know just how important it is to find someone who'll love your pup like their own. I've learned so much from having my Cavapoo over the past 5 years - including navigating separation anxiety and training challenges with help from the awesome folks at Cali K9 and Zoom Room. All these experiences have made me a patient, understanding caregiver who knows every dog is uniquely special. Your furry friend will have a blast joining us for adventures in our local parks and trails, where we keep tails wagging with plenty of fun and positive reinforcement. I've had the joy of caring for many pups with different personalities, and I always make sure each one feels safe, happy, and right at home with us. Let's give your dog the loving attention they deserve! I'm thrilled to share what a typical day would look like for your pup! I've marked my calendar to show the days I'm home and fully available to focus on caring for your dog. Since I work from home on these days, I'm here to give your furry friend lots of attention and care. We follow a fun routine that includes at least three energetic walks daily, plus plenty of playtime with our collection of toys to keep everyone happy and engaged! I do pop out briefly for my gym sessions, but I'll always keep you in the loop about my schedule. Your dog will never feel lonely - they'll be right by my side throughout the day, getting all the love and attention they deserve! I maintain a clean, pet-proofed apartment where your furry friend can relax without any worries. For bedtime, I have a dedicated crate in the study where my dog sleeps, and I have an extra crate available if your pup is crate-trained - though they're also welcome to find their comfy spot anywhere in the apartment! Safety is my top priority, so I take extra precautions like always keeping doors securely locked and making sure the apartment is tidy and free of anything that could be harmful. When we head out for walks in our quiet, safe neighborhood, your pup will always be properly leashed, and I even use special light-up collars for our evening strolls. You can rest easy knowing your dog is in a secure, peaceful environment with someone who takes their safety seriously
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Atherton is $75
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Atherton
Sein was so sweet taking out Kobe on with very short notice after out other sitter had to cancel. Kobe had a great time and they were so patient about him being slow to warm up and a picky eater, even offering him fancy toppers. We were definitely a little anxious having to leave him on such short notice but were quickly reassured by the photos and videos Sein sent every day. They clearly have a lot of experience with shy dogs and rescues! Thank you!!!
Our dog had a great time w/ Alissa! She got the right amount of rest & walk. I can tell b/c my dog is focused & was ready to do her exercises. Alissa was amazing from my initial contact. She got back to me right away. Not only did she ask questions, but we had conversations before I even dropped off my dog. I got an update before I even got to work which was only 4 miles away. Her updates were timely as I am used to seeing my dog on a camera, so I felt like I knew what they were always doing. When I went to pick her up I got a recap of the day so i can prepare for our future visits. Alissa is extremely professional & was on top of all my pup’s needs for the day.
We have had Asta stay with Olga numerous times and every time I get such wonderful photos and updates. Asta absolutely loves her stays, so much so that she gets very excited when she realizes we’re on our way there. Don’t hesitate to book with Olga if you have the chance!
I cannot recommend Tillana enough! She recently took care of our dogs, and the level of service was absolutely outstanding. One of our dogs needed regular medication, and she handled it flawlessly, giving us complete peace of mind while we were away. We loved receiving her regular updates and photos—it really showed how much she genuinely cares about the animals in her custody. To top it all off, she even reached out a day after the dogs came home just to check in and see how they were settling back in. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Tillana, for treating our pups like family!
If I could have Christoph and Emily watch Gizmo every time I'm away, I would!! It's a very tangible feeling of relief you get when you have your pet sitter proactively reaching out to you with photos/videos of your pet on their own mini holiday whilst you're half way across the globe. My partner and I found ourselves looking forward to our daily updates and considered if our Gizmo even missed us while we were gone for two weeks 😭😭. By the time they dropped him off, Gizmo almost jumped back on their car!!! Both Christoph and Emily have always been really thoughtful when it comes to understanding Gizmo's needs, handling his reactivity, and other special quirks. They make pet sitting effortless which allowed us to focus on our own trip without worrying. Thanks again!
Christopher was fantastic! He took such great care of our dogs and made the whole experience completely stress-free. He was incredibly communicative throughout their stay, sending daily updates and photos so we always knew how Kya and Roo were doing. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such caring hands. It was clear our dogs were happy, comfortable, and well loved. We would absolutely book with Christopher again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and attentive dog sitter!
Margarita took very good care of Buddy and kept us updated with photos and videos throughout his stay, which we really appreciated! It was nice to see how he was doing and know he was being well cared for. We would gladly trust her with Buddy again in the future.
Kelly was amazing! She was incredibly friendly and took the time to meet with us since it was our first time using Rover. She was very responsive, communicated clearly, and made the entire process easy and reassuring. We felt completely comfortable leaving our Golden Retriever in her care. We highly recommend Kelly and will definitely use her again in the future!
This was our first time leaving our 13 month old dog with a sitter and it went great! Charlotte was very kind and assured me right away that she was well equipped to handle Theo. She sent lots of pictures and videos each day that we were away, followed our feeding and care instructions, and gave him a ton of exercise. He seemed very happy and we were so glad he was in such good hands while we were away!
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Atherton on Rover is $81.03 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of July 2026, there are 6,716 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Atherton. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.
92% of Atherton sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Atherton landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.
If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Atherton home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Atherton.
Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Atherton sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in CA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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