Dog Boarding in Cardiff, CA

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia & Sebastien K.
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Olivia & Sebastien K.
$98
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Encinitas, CA, 92024

Olivia and Sebastien took great care of our dog Mowgli! They were super responsive, kept the dogs very active, and shared lots of updates throughout the weekend. Their dog was great company for our pup and our dog seemed to really love staying with them, would recommend to anyone!

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Andrew P.
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May & Marc T.
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
300 reviews
184 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA, 92130

May and Marc were outstanding! They really cared for our puppy while we were out of town and updated us daily! We will definitely use their care services again! Thank you May and Marc!

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Betsy G.
Sitter Profile Image: Justin & Tara W.
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Justin & Tara W.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
11 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Rancho Sante Fe, CA, 92067

The entire family was so wonderful with our puppy! They cared for him, loved him, played with him, and integrated him into their lives for the three days he spent with them! Bandit was so happy to be loved by so many family members! We will definitely be asking them to care for Bandit any time we are in town visiting with human family! Simply cannot thank these awesome people enough!

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Laurie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Takako N.
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Takako N.
$68
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA, 92130

Takako and her husband were amazing! This was my first time leaving Gracie and they made me feel so comfortable about everything. I received daily updates and photos from Takako and they took such good care of Gracie. It was so easy to coordinate with them. I will definitely have them watch Gracie again in the future. I highly recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ehda A.
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Ehda A.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA, 92130

Ehda took wonderful care of my dog, Snowy, over the Christmas and New Year break. She has such a warm and kind personality, which immediately put me at ease. Snowy was clearly very well cared for and happy during his stay. Her apartment was also extremely clean and well maintained, reflecting the high level of care she provides. This will definitely be my go-to place for Snowy during future vacations, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive pet sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly R.
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Kimberly R.
$76
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
224 reviews
69 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA, 92130

Words can't express how WONDERFUL Kimberly is and how HAPPY we are with her services! She treated our doggie, Prince. like one of her own fur babies. Prince is typically very anxious around new people and other dogs - not so with Kimberly, her family or doggies. Even at the first 'meet-n-greet' she won Prince over with her kindness, as did her doggies. When we dropped Prince off I wasn't worried because I knew he was in great hands. She texted us several times a day and included pictures of him. I recommend Kimberly 100% and more. We will definitely be using her services in the future. Thank you Kimberly for making our vacation so wonderful and relaxing knowing our poochie was well-taken care of :>)

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Jenna S.
Sitter Profile Image: Mya T.
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Mya T.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Encinitas, CA, 92024

Mya was a dream! She took care of our little guy as if he were her own. Very communicative, sent lots of photos, and really focused on Oso, his walks and playtime all weekend long. We'll definitely be leaving Oso with her again in the future. :)

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Cristina H.
Sitter Profile Image: Linda & Zachary L.
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Linda & Zachary L.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Encinitas, CA, 92024

Linda and Zach were great to Noodle!! They sent me photos, were extremely responsive and my pup was nice and tired from his stay. Would have them watch Noodle again! 😌

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon P.
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Shannon P.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
134 reviews
42 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Carlsbad, CA, 92009

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Shannon was fantastic! Very last-minute, I dumped Carly? at her house where she had 4 other dogs and a housekeeper on the way! Nothing fazed her! We had met for a Meet&Greet once before so she knew that my girl got along with her two,?Rocky & Cash?, but she was dog-sitting two others and just took one more large dog in stride! I stayed a bit to make sure all was well and then comfortably went off to the ⚾️ Game. Came back late and her house was quiet as a mouse. All in order and dogs tired and very happy! Thank you so much, Shannon! You get 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️s from our family!?❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth T.
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Elizabeth T.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Encinitas, CA, 92024

Elizabeth hosted our doggy over a weekend while we went out of town. Booking with her was super easy as she was super responsive! She took great care of Lynx and we look forward to working with Elizabeth again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Diana J.
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Diana J.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 years of experience
Encinitas, CA, 92024

About: WELCOME TO BUDDY'S BUNGALOW! 🐾 At Buddy’s Bungalow, we love welcoming other dogs into our home. When your dog stays with us, they’re treated like part of the family—with plenty of attention, companionship, and tail-wagging adventures. 🐾 If your pup enjoys a cozy home environment, friendly company, and daily walks, Buddy and I would love to host them!❤️ 🐾 I’m retired and enjoy spending my days enjoying my home, exploring the neighborhood parks and walking trails with my dog and best friend, Buddy. Buddy and I love hosting dog friends into our home—also known as “Buddy’s Bungalow.” Here, your dog is treated like family, with walks, outdoor time, attention, and a cozy place to relax. Your pup will enjoy a safe, loving environment and lots of companionship while you’re away. 🐾I am attentive to your pet’s needs and provide excellent care for your “Canine Kid.” While in my care, your dog will be treated like they are part of the family. Your pup will enjoy plenty of attention, comfort, and supervision. Our home—lovingly called Buddy’s Bungalow—features a fenced yard where dogs can safely play and relax. My friendly dog, Buddy, enjoys having canine friends over for sleepovers and play days. Your dog will enjoy a safe, loving, and home-style environment while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Lori C.
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Lori C.
$110
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA, 92007

Lori did amazing with my dog Theo! She has great energy and Theo, who can be shy with strangers, immediately felt comfortable around her. Lori is friendly and communicative and has a dog-friendly house with yard that Theo loved. It’s great to know I can leave Theo with her and he’ll get walks and cuddles and be taken care of

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Jenny T.
Sitter Profile Image: Naruemon P.
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Naruemon P.
$87
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Solana beach, CA, 92075

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Naru was an incredible dog sitter. She went above and beyond our expectations! It was raining while she was dog sitting, so she even offered to take my Pomeranian, Toby, to the dog groomer for a bath (completely optional). I could tell that she really took care of Toby while I was away based on the regular updates and pictures she sent to me throughout his stay. I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future. Thank you, Naru!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maiken D.
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Maiken D.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Carlsbad, CA, 92009

Maiken took great care of our dog!! We booked last minute and she was very accommodating. Sent lots of pictures and updates. Will definitely be using Maiken again :).

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Kori M.
Sitter Profile Image: Simone S.
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Simone S.
$111
total per night
40 years of experience
Encinitas, CA, 92024

About: As a certified Holistic Health Practitioner I look at animal care from all aspects. I make sure they get good nutrition, exercise and interaction with other dogs. I am okay with senior dogs' needs, like diapers or special soft food or medication or even hand feeding. There are no cancer causing pesticides being used around our home and only bio-degradable non-toxic cleaners. For me dogs are supporting and protecting us on our journeys physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. I also offer canine massage. My husband and I are working from home and our daughter (19) is currently taking online classes. All of us love animals very much and enjoy being around them... We have a fully fenced yard (6 ft) and 2 little dogs ( one senior and one puppy) to keep your dog company. We have balls and toys to play with and your dog is welcome to share the dog beds and our couch with everybody. Our porch door is open all day which makes potty training easy and gives your dog plenty of outdoor time. We usually take everybody for a nice sunset walk and can add a nice beach walk to the day. We do not use any pesticides or harsh chemicals and there are no toxic/ poisonous plants in our yard/home.

Sitter Profile Image: Kris R.
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Kris R.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
14 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Carlsbad, CA, 92009

We've had our dog stay with Kris and Dan multiple times. We love having Luna stay with them. Kris has always kept us up to date every time and sends pics and videos. They are wonderful and care for our pupper as their own!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael M.
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Michael M.
$68
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
33 repeat clients
40 years of experience
North City, San Diego, CA, 92130

We had to go out of town for a wedding and our dog Woody stayed with Michael for a few nights. Michael was extremely responsive and sent photos of Woody throughout the weekend! We will definitely use him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cherie L.
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Cherie L.
$85
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Carlsbad/La Costa/Encinitas, CA, 92009

Cherie and her family were a great fit for our dog. Their home was clean and they cared for our dog like she was their own. We loved getting photos and updates too! I would definitely ask Cherie to watch our dog again and would highly recommend her.

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Mary E.
Sitter Profile Image: Linda O.
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Linda O.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
26 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Solana Beach, CA, 92075

Contacted Linda to watch Hazel for 10 days while we were out of the country. I had complete peace of mind knowing that my dog was going to be in good hands after meeting Linda and her dog (Sammie). Was given updates while I was gone and was extremely satisfied and would recccomend her services to friends and family looking to board their dog.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer H.
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Jennifer H.
$70
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
95 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Encinitas, CA, 92024

Jennifer was awesome! This was Bruno’s first time away. Bruno did well and enjoyed his playtime with the other dogs. Jennifer sent us pictures of Bruno during his stay and he looked like he was having fun! (And being spoiled)

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Liz took excellent care of my Labrador. She walked her and provided affection and good care. I recommend her, and will leave Moonshine with her again.

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Theresa D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danae and her entire family are so sweet, caring and kind to our dog whenever he stays at her house. He is so excited to go and stay with them. They’re so attentive and always keep me up to speed on his time with them.

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Michele B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thankful we found Elizabeth! Our original sitter fell through and glad Elizabeth was available to do a meet up 2 days before our booking! She was super flexible and took such great care of Zuko. Highly recommend and will be using her again in the future!

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Cristine L.
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Jaimie was so sweet with my Pomeranian. She became besties with her dogs and I got photo updates of all the things they did together, which made me know she was very comfortable! Would definitely recommend and book again :)

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Angelique V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our pup Murphy had the best weekend! Very grateful to have found a sitter close to us that we can trust. We got tons of updates and pictures! Thanks for taking such great care of our girl.

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Kinsey E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time using Rover. Our dog stayed with Olivia and Sebastien for 5 nights. We were so pleased with her care. It is clear how much love and passion they both have for dogs. We have already booked for our next trip.

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Sharon E.
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Ari was great with Cocoa! Cocoa had so much fun and looked so happy ☺️. It was great to receive frequent updates and photos.

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Nicole Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristina and Sean were great with our energetic pup, Barley! Barley was able to fit right into their daily walks and runs since they were already an active family. They also provided daily updates and pictures of their activities and were very responsive throughout the boarding.

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Eliza L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jane was so kind and incredible with our 10 month year old pup. She was very accommodating with accepting our last-minute booking same day. We are so appreciative of her time and availability, as well as her responsiveness and updates during Olive’s stay. She has such an amazing way with pets, and if you’re looking for someone to watch your fur baby- look no further!!

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Lauren E.
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Mustafa was so great with our pups and we will def rebook. We got daily photos, and received very happy, spoilt, and freshly bathed dogs on our return. 100% recommend!

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Amica G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mya watched Frank for two nights and was a great dog sitter. She was very responsive and kept us updated with photos of our dog throughout his stay. She provided his medication at each meal and was very flexible with drop off and pick up. We recommend Mya !

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Nicole W.
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Nycole was fantastic with my pup! He was all smiles and clearly so well cared for. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in great hands.

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Chloe D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia and Noah are absolutely amazing dog sitters! They were incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to ensure that our dog, Maple, felt loved and well cared for while my husband and I were away for four days. We had complete peace of mind knowing she was in such great hands. I highly recommend this wonderful couple for your next dog-sitting needs!

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Kristina & Sean O.
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Maya was awesome with Ozzy. Definitely recommend and will be using her again next time I’m out of town.

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Ben C.
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Emily was great! Very communicative the whole time and took great care of my dog. Would definitely use her again!

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Michael V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jinny took amazing care of Cacao for two weeks. She shared updates and photos every day, which was so reassuring, and it’s very clear how much she genuinely loves dogs. Cacao had a great time with her. Jinny was communicative, accommodating, and thoughtful throughout. I’d highly recommend her and her family to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter.

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Jean-Baptiste P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Annika was wonderful! She sent multiple check-ins with photo updates from their park and beach adventures and treated Lottie like one of her own - especially appreciated during the holidays. Lottie came home happy, loved, and completely exhausted. We will definitely use Annika again and highly recommend her!

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Lindsey & Sten S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bethany cared for our dog Beamer over the holidays and took such amazing care of him. He’s basically on his own vacation and living so comfortably at her home. She has a very sweet golden that shares kisses and wrestles with Beamer - HE LOVES IT! I highly recommend Bethany to anyone looking for a loving sitter!!!!

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Samantha R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lan and her family are absolutely wonderful. I loved the picture and video updates I got while they watched my little dog, Mosley. It’s clear that Lan loves animals, my mosey even came home with a fresh bath looking like he went to the groomers. They even noticed that Mosley wasn’t drinking enough water so they mixed water into his food to help hydrate him while he was with them. I’ll absolutely be booking again and highly recommend.

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Alyssa N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so lucky to have Pam watch & care for our Kipa when we travel. He is 99 pounds of sensitive love. He gets lots of playtime in the canyon park and is included in family. Thank you so much

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Susie H.
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As of May 2026, 4,257 sitters provided dog boarding in Cardiff. 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 Cardiff dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Cardiff have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Cardiff.

Rover makes it easy to find Cardiff 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 4,257 dog boarding sitters in Cardiff on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Cardiff, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.

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