Dog Boarding In Balboa Heights
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“We had a wonderful experience with shelia. Our dogs really loved their stay and were very comfortable with Sheila and her family. We even have one rescue who can be difficult with men and by the end of their stay he was best buddies with Sheila’s husband. So nice to have sitters we can trust with our little furry loved ones.”

“Ron is a wonderful friend to our dog. He is kind and calm and our dog loves him. We simply could not, would not leave him with anyone else. Ron has made a huge impact on all of us.”

“Gail is such a wonderful sitter for Pico. Her home and yard, as well as her lifestyle and personality suit him perfectly. I could tell he was well cared for and happy when we came to pick him up. We have already re-booked with her for a longer stay.”

“Beth is a very caring person! Kaia has separation anxiety... but with Beth's calm demeanor and her lovable pack, Kaia's stay was wonderful! It was our first time leaving her and she's 3yrs old. The pack at Beth's are playful... and kind. It was a positive Play experience!! Beth is so humble and understanding... I will use her again! This is a 5+++ rating!”

“Katarina was a great host to my dog Reily. She shared videos and photos, was communicative and most importantly, my do was happy when we picked her up. Thank you Katarina.”

“Thanks Dana! Mia tells me she had a great time with you! I really appreciate the one-on-one attention that you gave her! She will be happy to visit you again next time we leave town.”


“Rich and Jeanette took wonderful care of our 3yo pug for almost two weeks, while we were on vacation. They sent us pictures and updates every two days or so and I am sure they would send more or less often, if requested. Schedules were super easy to set up with them including a meet and greet prior to boarding. Will use for boarding again in the future and highly recommend to others!”

“Vicky was amazing and helped us last minute with watching our Blue and Foxy. Foxy has glaucoma and Vicky gave Foxy all her needed medications and loved our pups as if they were her own. We will definitely book with Vicky again in the future!! Thank you for being so nice and helpful!”

“Destina could not have been happier with her stay. She went hiking, got lots of cuddles, and I got updates each and every day through messages and photos. When I left Destina, I told her we were both getting a vacation and to enjoy herself. I think she had a better vacation than me! Thx, Erica!!”

“Cashmere was well taken care of by Ana. My little dog got to play with Ana’s little dog. The socialization was great. Cashmere was taken on walks in the neighborhood. Ana did a great job communicating to me on a regular basis. She sent pictures and video often. We had a god experience.”

“Sylvie took a wonderful care of my dog, Oliver. She sent me many video clips of him through out his stay. I could see that he was so relaxed and enjoying her company and new doggie friends, very different from how he was at other boarding places. My Oliver had a great vacation at Sylvie’s house. : )”

“Marshall had great time with Regina and her husband Michael! He got to go to the dog park, go on walks and sleep on the bed with them and their dog Zoey! It’s not easy for me to leave my furry friend behind and Regina made me feel at ease with pictures and that he was fitting in just fine!! I would definitely use them again!”


“We needed someone to watch our older dog while we were away for a week. Being new to the area we really didn't know anyone and we wanted our dog to be in a home environment where she wouldn't be alone. My wife found Cynthia on Rover and we went over to meet her. We were immediately impressed by the secure yard and surroundings. Our dog immediately bonded with her little dog Chewey. To make sure, we arranged two "play days" to make sure that all went well. Everything went better than expected and I, being an overly protective pet parent, felt at ease with leaving our dog for a week. I had nothing to worry about. Cynthia took great care of our dog, sent us regular updates including pictures and videos. She let our dog settle-in at her house where ever our dog felt most at ease and took her out for regular walks and time in the yard. When we came back we found that our dog had such a good time that I'm not sure she wanted to leave! Needless to say that Cynthia will be our first choice to watch our dog whenever the need arises! Your dog will be in good hands.”

“David was excellent to work with! He was understanding of my dog's anxiety needs, handled him well on walks, and gave him lots of care and attention during my dog's stay. David also communicated well and gave us daily updates!”

“Annie is the best! She takes my dog for lots of walks, has a lovely and safe home, and is always home to give my dog lots of attention. She sends photo updates every day too! We love having our dog stay with her!”

“Lara was great! Our puppy had an awesome time at her place exploring around the property. She was very accommodating and provided us with photo updates of our little guy.”

“Truly the best dog sitter I have ever experienced. She is clearly experienced in dog training and care. My high energy dog can be a lot to care for and he absolutely had the best time of his life!!! I don’t think I’ll be using another sitter!”

“She was so fantastic and Korra seemed to have a great time while I was gone! ? she responded very fast when I asked about Korra and when I booked her for the stay. Highly recommend!”

“Christie and Daniel took excellent care of Luna. Luna really enjoyed their family and dog friends. We think she misses them and we will definitely entrust Luna to them again.”

Balboa Heights dog parents share their Rover experiences
Kayla was absolutely excellent with my dog Maggie. She sent pictures and updates every single day, which gave me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. Maggie was clearly well cared for, happy, and comfortable the entire time. Communication was great, very reliable, and I could tell she genuinely cares about the animals she watches. I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog sitter

I’ll definitely have my furry buddy stay with Marraya again!! Marraya has excellent communication and updates periodically throughout the day!! I never had to wonder because I was always informed!! Nico was well taken care of and high spirits when I picked him up!! Marraya will definitely be #1 on my list when we travel again and need care for Nico!!!!

Lacey was incredible with our pup Sulley. Super communicative and very easy to work with. We don't leave town often and were worried how our big guy would do with mom & dad away for several days, but Lacey's calm and caring demeanor instantly put our fears to rest. Thank you for taking such amazing care of our Sulley Boy!

We needed someone to watch our older dog while we were away for a week. Being new to the area we really didn't know anyone and we wanted our dog to be in a home environment where she wouldn't be alone. My wife found Cynthia on Rover and we went over to meet her. We were immediately impressed by the secure yard and surroundings. Our dog immediately bonded with her little dog Chewey. To make sure, we arranged two "play days" to make sure that all went well. Everything went better than expected and I, being an overly protective pet parent, felt at ease with leaving our dog for a week. I had nothing to worry about. Cynthia took great care of our dog, sent us regular updates including pictures and videos. She let our dog settle-in at her house where ever our dog felt most at ease and took her out for regular walks and time in the yard. When we came back we found that our dog had such a good time that I'm not sure she wanted to leave! Needless to say that Cynthia will be our first choice to watch our dog whenever the need arises! Your dog will be in good hands.

Claryssa was amazing. It was my first time ever boarding and she made it so easy. She sent me photos everyday and updates. I just adopted him so she helped me see quirks and any issues he may have. If I ever need help again she is my first choice for sure. Even after a couple weeks I can see that he was taken care of in every way. Thank you so much!!

My dog's stay with Katarina for 12 days was wonderful for her and for me. Katarina kept me updated and sent photos or videos. I felt my dog was being well cared for and I could relax and enjoy my trip. I am looking forward to planning more travel now that I have found a really good place for my dog to stay while I am gone.

We had a meet and greet beforehand. My babies loved her and her yard that was so full of new scents and possible adventures. When we dropped them off they were already familiar with her and the home. They made themselves right at home and they all claimed her as their own. We were able to enjoy our time away knowing our babies were being loved on and cared for.

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Rover makes it easy to find Balboa Heights 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
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