Dog Boarding in Ballena, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Angela looked after our bernedoodle for few weeks with great care! She's intuitive and friendly. She exceeded our expectation! Under her care, our dog's hair got brushed every day, as well as brushing our dog's teeth every few days. Our dog's paws& butt got wiped after each walk and his face wiped after feeding time. Our dog came home with no eye boogers, not matted, our crate and his feeding bowls pretty clean! In fact, our dog's hair smelled like he got a quick wash (usually in other boarding place, he gets dirty real quick from outdoor playtime!) Angela was very good in communication (sending updates/pictures) Thank you Angela(as well as her daughter and her own dog) for being so good to our dog! We would definitely book her again in the future.”
“Diana is a lovely woman with a lovely home and yard that are very animal friendly. I left my senior girls with her- first time I've left them at anyone's house other than grandma's-and was never worried at all. I got updates and photos daily, as well as one video. She is very experienced with dogs and followed my 2-page "How to take care" document perfectly. Diana is warm and kind and your pups will be very well taken care of by her.”
“Took in Monty last minute, sent photos every day and took amazing care of him while we left town! Super nice and friendly people and respond super fast! Will definitely book with them again!”
“Mei was great overall. Very friendly. Great communication before and during dog sitting stay. She constantly sent pictures and updates which we appreciated. Her place was super clean and we felt super comfortable leaving our dog with mei. She also had a lovely dog. We would love to have Mei care for our dog in the future.”
“I recently had to go on an international trip for 2 weeks and needed to find a sitter with very little advance notice. I cannot imagine a better choice than Ronald and his family. From the get acquainted visit, to the drop off, and entire two weeks Duke and Daisy spend with them, they were all very welcoming, loving and caring for my kids. The daily update pictures and occasional video showed what a great time they were having and how well taken car of they were. If you want your dog or dogs to feel as at home as they do in your house let them stay with Ronald and his crew. Duke and Daisy came home happier than ever.”
“We recently left our French Bulldog, with Idaly through the Rover platform for a full week, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Every day, Idaly provided us with photo updates and little check-ins, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. When we picked up our dog, he looked happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. We’re very grateful and will definitely continue turning to Idaly in the future. Thank you!”
“Cecelia was very understanding of our situation as we needed to leave for out of the country for a couple of weeks. She communicated with us daily via Rover and kept us up to speed on our three big babies. Unfortunately, there was an incident with one of our dogs on the last couple of days. Cecelia continue to communicate and show professionalism, and continued taking care of the dogs until we arrived home a couple of days later. We appreciate her understanding and handling of everything. We definitely recommend Cecelia for your dog-sitting needs.”
“This was our second time with Kristen taking care of our pup. She did great the first time and the same this time! She is fantastic about keeping us updated and our dog got along great with the whole family.”
“What a super experience for our Riley! When we picked him up, he didn’t want to leave! We of course felt hurt at first, but know he had a great time! We enjoyed all the captioned update photos and will be booking with Doug and Mariso again soon!”
“Erica watched my lab Brennah for a few overnights and she was professional, friendly and reliable. I received daily updates and photos and it was obvious Brennah was really enjoying her stay. I highly recommend Erica!”
“Marta and her kids are such great dog family! My dog had great experiences staying with them. Marta sent me pictures everyday which makes me feel so happy seeing my dog playing well. I’d love to send my dog back there without any hesitation!”
“David, Jeanette & family took such great care of our dog during our trip. They were consistent, loving and caring and have a great environment for dogs at their home. Thank you!”
“Kevin was just the person I needed to take care of my dog while I was working out of town and my family wasn’t home to watch my dog. He has the perfect set up to keep any size dog fed, safe, and well taken care of and he has the room for a handful of dogs too! He and his kids took the time to take my dog out for walks. I will definitely reach out to him when in need again. Thanks Kevin!”
“100% would recommend. For someone who takes their dog everywhere and always has anxiety about leaving my pup, Leigh and her family made me feel at ease being away. She is great with sending updates(without having to ask) and responding quickly. She is very much so true dog lover, even letting my over bearing bug sleep in bed with them. Also my dog is talented at escaping/running out the door but he was kept safe the whole time. Over all amazing experience and I will definitely be a repeat client!”
“Darylee and her family were wonderful! She sent pictures to update us on how Dash was doing. It brought us much joy/peace knowing that Dash was in great hands and having a great time running around in their large fenced-in back yard and playing with the goats. :)”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Angela W.
“Angela looked after our bernedoodle for few weeks with great care! She's intuitive and friendly. She exceeded our expectation! Under her care, our dog's hair got brushed every day, as well as brushing our dog's teeth every few days. Our dog's paws& butt got wiped after each walk and his face wiped after feeding time. Our dog came home with no eye boogers, not matted, our crate and his feeding bowls pretty clean! In fact, our dog's hair smelled like he got a quick wash (usually in other boarding place, he gets dirty real quick from outdoor playtime!) Angela was very good in communication (sending updates/pictures) Thank you Angela(as well as her daughter and her own dog) for being so good to our dog! We would definitely book her again in the future.”
Diana E.
“Diana is a lovely woman with a lovely home and yard that are very animal friendly. I left my senior girls with her- first time I've left them at anyone's house other than grandma's-and was never worried at all. I got updates and photos daily, as well as one video. She is very experienced with dogs and followed my 2-page "How to take care" document perfectly. Diana is warm and kind and your pups will be very well taken care of by her.”
Brandon & Mya A.
“Took in Monty last minute, sent photos every day and took amazing care of him while we left town! Super nice and friendly people and respond super fast! Will definitely book with them again!”
Mei C.
“Mei was great overall. Very friendly. Great communication before and during dog sitting stay. She constantly sent pictures and updates which we appreciated. Her place was super clean and we felt super comfortable leaving our dog with mei. She also had a lovely dog. We would love to have Mei care for our dog in the future.”
Ronald M.
“I recently had to go on an international trip for 2 weeks and needed to find a sitter with very little advance notice. I cannot imagine a better choice than Ronald and his family. From the get acquainted visit, to the drop off, and entire two weeks Duke and Daisy spend with them, they were all very welcoming, loving and caring for my kids. The daily update pictures and occasional video showed what a great time they were having and how well taken car of they were. If you want your dog or dogs to feel as at home as they do in your house let them stay with Ronald and his crew. Duke and Daisy came home happier than ever.”
Diane B.
“Diane took wonderful care of my Golden Retriever Zoey. She sent lots of pictures and gave updates on how Zoey was doing. I will definitely use her again.”
Annie & Ty S.
“Annie & Ty are amazing! Your dog will feel home with them. Their care for our dog was above and beyond. If they’re available, book them, don’t hesitate!”
Idaly C.
“We recently left our French Bulldog, with Idaly through the Rover platform for a full week, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Every day, Idaly provided us with photo updates and little check-ins, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. When we picked up our dog, he looked happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. We’re very grateful and will definitely continue turning to Idaly in the future. Thank you!”
Cecilia A.
“Cecelia was very understanding of our situation as we needed to leave for out of the country for a couple of weeks. She communicated with us daily via Rover and kept us up to speed on our three big babies. Unfortunately, there was an incident with one of our dogs on the last couple of days. Cecelia continue to communicate and show professionalism, and continued taking care of the dogs until we arrived home a couple of days later. We appreciate her understanding and handling of everything. We definitely recommend Cecelia for your dog-sitting needs.”
Kristen S.
“This was our second time with Kristen taking care of our pup. She did great the first time and the same this time! She is fantastic about keeping us updated and our dog got along great with the whole family.”
Doug & Marisol P.
“What a super experience for our Riley! When we picked him up, he didn’t want to leave! We of course felt hurt at first, but know he had a great time! We enjoyed all the captioned update photos and will be booking with Doug and Mariso again soon!”
Erica E.
“Erica watched my lab Brennah for a few overnights and she was professional, friendly and reliable. I received daily updates and photos and it was obvious Brennah was really enjoying her stay. I highly recommend Erica!”
Marta B.
“Marta and her kids are such great dog family! My dog had great experiences staying with them. Marta sent me pictures everyday which makes me feel so happy seeing my dog playing well. I’d love to send my dog back there without any hesitation!”
David & Jeanette L.
“David, Jeanette & family took such great care of our dog during our trip. They were consistent, loving and caring and have a great environment for dogs at their home. Thank you!”
Kevin R.
“Kevin was just the person I needed to take care of my dog while I was working out of town and my family wasn’t home to watch my dog. He has the perfect set up to keep any size dog fed, safe, and well taken care of and he has the room for a handful of dogs too! He and his kids took the time to take my dog out for walks. I will definitely reach out to him when in need again. Thanks Kevin!”
Kathryn & Matt B.
“They were excellent! They sent lots of updates and took wonderful care of our pup!”
Jennifer B.
“My husky played with other dogs, had a yard to run in, slept in crate in the house, and was spoiled! Jennifer and family are much appreciated!”
Erica D.
“Erica took great care of Gus. He has a lot of medical needs and Erica was very understanding, reading all instructions to give him the best care possible.”
Leigh I.
“100% would recommend. For someone who takes their dog everywhere and always has anxiety about leaving my pup, Leigh and her family made me feel at ease being away. She is great with sending updates(without having to ask) and responding quickly. She is very much so true dog lover, even letting my over bearing bug sleep in bed with them. Also my dog is talented at escaping/running out the door but he was kept safe the whole time. Over all amazing experience and I will definitely be a repeat client!”
Darylee H.
“Darylee and her family were wonderful! She sent pictures to update us on how Dash was doing. It brought us much joy/peace knowing that Dash was in great hands and having a great time running around in their large fenced-in back yard and playing with the goats. :)”
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Sitters in Ballena average 11 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, 941 sitters provided dog boarding in Ballena. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Ballena dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Ballena have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Ballena.
Rover makes it easy to find Ballena 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
There are 941 dog boarding sitters in Ballena on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Ballena, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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