Dog Boarding in Bushrod, Oakland

“Karen is a lovely human and a dedicated dog lover. We adopted a hound last July and she has had a few challenges, so we looked for a boarding option that would be a positive experience for our dog while also providing enough supervision and calm attentive care so she would feel comfortable. Our pup has become very attached to me because of the many times she was abandoned, so it really took a special touch to help her feel safe right away. Karen’s dog Ginsburg became her pal, and they spent hours basking in the sun on the deck in the backyard. When our pup came home after staying with Karen she was happy and calm, with no added nervousness or reactivity after the change. From our first meeting when Karen and Ginsburg met us for a walk Karen was also a wonderful resource, sharing helpful ideas after listening closely to our specific challenges with our sweet sensitive hound. After our first meeting I asked if we could meet a second time and Karen suggested we meet at her house so I could see how Rosie behaved in her home. This was such a helpful step, and helped me feel comfortable boarding her at Karen’s house. If you want a household of dog lovers who truly care about your dog’s well being and healthy development, then this is the place for you!”

“Paula took great care of our dog- he had a lot of attention and exercise. Paula also kept in great communication with us. Our dog was happy and relaxed when he came home!”

“Jeff and Beth were so fantastic to work with. Our pup seemed to have a really nice time (we weren't sure he was thrilled to be back home). They were very responsive and gave lots of appreciated check-ins about how things were going. We would be excited to work with them again!”

“Angie was the absolute best! Bean had a great time and was sad to say bye. Angie kept us updated with photos and helpful details. We will definitely be relying on Angie whenever we can in the future.”

“Mary was exceptional with our pup Enzo! She was very communicative with us through out the day with updates and photos which comforted me knowing he was doing great. Mary did not only watch and feed Enzo, but took him to the dog park (his favorite place), and along to run errands with her. I would 100% recommend Mary to take care of your fur baby!”

“Phoebe had a great time with Karen & Hisako. They shared photos and updated me throughout her stay. Phoebe came home happy and healthy, will be requesting their help again in the future.”

“Robert and Brian went above and beyond when they took care of my dog last weekend! They are reliable, experienced, caring, and I would highly recommend them. My 70lb dog, who can be quite shy around new people, quickly warmed up to them during the meet & greet, which is a testament to their patience and experience with shy dogs. They also took time to answer all my questions and show me around where the dog would stay/the yard during the meet and greet. Throughout the weekend I received regular updates, including photos and videos, which really put my mind at ease. Robert and Brian took my dog on long walks, spent time playing tug, and even designed enrichment activities like painting for my dog. My dog returned happy and healthy. I am grateful to Robert and Brian for their care and would board my dog with them again.”

“We love Josephine! My pup immediately recognized her home and was so excited to go inside which is always a great sign. Josephine is a great communicator and sent pictures and updates throughout Benny’s stay. Her pup Bruce is an added adorable bonus!”

“My 1 year old pup who is generally nervous around new people was well cared for by Michelle and her pup! I’ll definitely be booking with Michelle in the future!”

“My animals are always so happy and healthy after a stay with Mariola! They definitely see it as their home away from home. I'll absolutely have them stay there, pretty much any time I leave town.”

“I always feel at ease leaving my pup with this crew, because they treat him like family. they send a few images and offer updates about health/behavior as needed.”

“Reed took such great care of my two fur babies ! They are not very open to meeting new people but seemed to love spending their days with her ! From playtime to cuddles I felt comforted knowing they were great care .”

“Keara took care of our dog for a week. She was awesome. Sent us lots of videos and pictures. She was loving and caring with him. Sent us updates, great communication. We felt so comfortable leaving him with Keara.”

“We had a great experience with Nathalie. Our dog is wary of new people but took to her right away. She took great care of our pup and sent us lots of photos and videos while she was boarding our dog. We cannot recommend her more highly. She obviously loves dogs and they love her! We will definitely use Nathalie in thet future.”

“We have a very anxious and reactive labradoodle, Bruce. He requires a lot of special training to walk and Lorin has been amazing in learning all the training needed to support his walks. They have been tremendous in their regular walks with Bruce which has really helped his leash reactivity. We had a baby last year and if it wasn't for Lorin, Bruce would never get the kind of support, care, and love he needs on the regular basis.”

“Yeon Soo was a lifesaver twice for me, when other sitters cancelled fairly last minute. She took great care of Pinto - lots of pictures, walks, and checking in if he was doing anything unexpected. I knew Pinto was in great hands! :) She also has a great backyard if your dog likes being outside but doesn't love being around other dogs.”

“Great communication and flexibility. Thanks for taking great care of Mia. I will be sure to reach out next time she needs a sitter. Thanks Jaime”

“Stephanie took care of my big doberman mix Hugo many times over 5 years. She is a true dog lover and she was so sweet with Hugo. I trusted her completely when I traveled without him. She is also attentive and understanding to the needs of reactive dogs. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.”

“Tosca, Marco, and Sonnet were the MOST wonderful and loving family to care for our beloved Sesame. We feel so lucky to have found them—we will absolutely board her with them again! Tosca kept us updated with the cutest photos of Sesame, and we can tell that Sesame had the best time during her vacation! She looks forward to her next stay :)”

“This was such a great boarding experience! My pup is elderly and requires some patience and attention, and they were so kind and thoughtful with her. She got a bit sick on the first day and they let me know right away and were happy to make changes to her routine to work with it. I got consistent updates with pictures and felt totally certain that my dog was well cared for the entire time. Definitely one of the best dogsitters I've used through this site.”