Dog Boarding Castro Valley
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“Cindy was a great sitter. We found her on a short 1 week notice for a long term stay and set up an immediate meet and greet. She was very welcoming and connected instantly with Coco. While boarding with her, we received multiple updates and pictures of Coco and in all of them Coco was very happy and content. She got regular walks and lots of cuddles and pets. Will definitely be engaging Cindy again for our future pet sitting needs”
“Giancarlo was supper accommodating and took great care of my dog. I wasn't there to drop my dog off, but I was not worried at all. Super professional, would highly recommend :)”
“Ari is amazing! He stayed with our doggie for 5 nights and 6 days. Ari sent photos and videos which we greatly appreciated. Our dog can get rashy if she's on grass for too long. She was happy, loved, and rash free when we picked her up. Thank you so much again Ari! We appreciate you! Our doggy will definitely be back :)”
“Michael was amazing! He responded quickly to every message, making it incredibly easy to coordinate pickup and drop-off. He was also very flexible with his schedule, which gave our family peace of mind since we had different travel dates. Michael quickly understood that our dog, Walter, has some nervous energy when meeting other dogs. That didn't faze him at all—he welcomed Walter with patience and kindness, making sure he felt comfortable, happy, and well cared for throughout his stay. Michael and his family are our first choice for dog sitting, and we will absolutely be booking with them again whenever we need someone to care for our pup. We highly recommend them!”
“Thank you for taking care of Crush. She was happy and tired from the few days with you. Olivia, I appreciate your updates and definitely Crush and I will see you in the future.”
“Tracey was super communicative and cared for Leo well. She has a great set up and nice neighborhood for dogs, and her 2 boxer buddies were so friendly. Would definitely book again!”
“Astrid and her family took such good care of my puppy! My puppy was very comfortable and happy staying with her and her family. She is knowledgeable, kind, and sent updates throughout his stay. Highly recommended her! Will be booking with her again. Thanks, Astrid!”
“Laura was absolutely amazing. I had a last minute event I needed to attend so when I found Laura was local and had availability for a last minute boarding appointment I read the other reviews and decided to book with her. Nala was very well taken care of. Laura sent updates and photos throughout the day. My dog also takes heart medication so it was important to find someone that was comfortable with an older dog as well as one that has to take medication. If you are looking for someone you can trust and who will treat your fur baby like family I would highly recommend Laura.”
“Adrienne and Edgar are awesome!! They were super responsive during our initial communications and sent plenty of photos of our Lula to reassure us that she was fitting in well in their home. Highly recommend booking with them!”
“Hidemi was great. It was my first time leaving my puppy (6 months) for a couple days and she made me feel at ease. I knew she would be taken care of and Hidemi kept me updated with photos, videos, and messages about how she was doing. I will definitely book with her again. Thank you!”
“This was our first time using Rover and Clara was amazing. She has an incredibly sweet pup, named Diego, who was absolutely adorable. She definitely put our minds at ease, while we were gone for the weekend. We knew our girl was having a great time and being well taken care of. Will definitely be using her again!!”
“Su is a very nice person..she updates us every now with pictures and videos.. so patience walking our dog.you can see her passion taking good care of our baby furr..so happy to meet her here in rover..you will have a peace of mind leaving your dog to her while you’re away from vacay..she’s more than a 5 stars rating❤️She’s the best!!”
“Lenin and Tatiana were great with Peanut. They took over after a bad experience with another sitter, so I appreciate them making sure that she was doing well and in good spirits when I got her. The previous sitter had not been taking her out to the bathroom properly so Peanut required extra care and frequent bathroom breaks during this time and they were great about it. Thank you!”
“Susan is a Terrific pet sitter! She kept us updated daily with pictures and highlights. She is an experienced dog lover who we felt very comfortable with watching our aging Frenchie🐶”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Castro Valley is $75
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Castro Valley
Abby had the most fantastic stay with Cindy and her family. It was all puppy smiles from intro to drop off to pickup. We were provided plenty of updates and pictures, so we didn't have any worries while Abby apart from us. Abby looked to be totally comfortable and at home. Cindy treated Abby like a part of her own family, providing her every need and want, and accomodated our scheduling. We will be reaching out to Cindy the next time Abby needs boarding, without hesitation.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A huge thank you to Cindy and her husband, MJ, for taking such amazing care of Kingston and Kao! 🐾❤️ We truly couldn’t have asked for better sitters! They kept us updated with messages and photos throughout their stay, which gave us so much peace of mind. Now, Kingston can be a handful at times 😂, but not once did Cindy or MJ complain or make us feel like he was too much to handle. Instead, they made us feel completely comfortable and reassured that both of our babies were in great hands. That alone meant so much to us! We truly appreciate their patience, kindness, and the love they showed Kingston and Kao. It feels good knowing you can leave your fur babies with people who genuinely care. We will absolutely be booking with them again! Highly recommend! ❤️🐶🐾
We can’t recommend Brenda enough! This was our first time using Rover, and we were nervous about leaving our husky, Kiley, who has separation anxiety and takes a daily pill. Brenda put us at ease right away. She works from home, so Kiley was never left alone. She answered all our questions and had a fenced backyard ready for Kiley. Kiley was calm and settled in on day one. Over our 10-night stay, Brenda took her on walks and to the park, adjusting around the heat. The updates were the best part. We got regular messages with tons of photos and videos, and we could see Kiley was happy, well-behaved and getting spoiled. Brenda was also flexible and friendly when our pickup time shifted. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing Kiley was in great hands. Brenda treated her like family. Highly recommend, and we’ll be booking her again!
Simone was absolutely wonderful with our boy, Grizzly! 🐾❤️ She was so sweet and caring with him, gave him treats, lots of love, and made sure he felt comfortable and happy. It was so clear that she genuinely cared about him, and Grizzly absolutely loved her! 🥹 We really appreciated the care and attention she gave him and would definitely trust Simone with Grizzly again. Highly recommend her! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emi and her family were the absolute best dog sitters we have ever had! They’re so kind and personable and were very responsible with our pup’s eyedrop meds and nightly tooth brushing, plus his restricted diet. We got so many beautiful picture and video updates during the 5 night stay, and we could see our happy and well loved our boy was the whole time. Couldn’t recommend her more! Thanks for everything, Emi!
It was a wonderful experience boarding our pup with Jonathan and Tatiana! They kept us updated with regular photos and videos and took great effort to keep our high-energy furball happy and entertained. It truly felt like she was safe, loved, and cared for as if she were at home, which made being away from her much easier. We highly recommend them!
Irene was so sweet and loving to my dog, who I had to unexpectedly board for a long work weekend. I missed her so much but I had no worries because she was in such good hands, playing with Irene's family and own lovely dog. I would not hesitate to hire her again and I trust her completely.
I had an amazing experience with this dog boarding place! The staff was friendly, professional, and treated my dog like part of their family. They kept me updated and made me feel comfortable knowing my dog was safe, happy, and well cared for. My dog came home relaxed and in a great mood. I highly recommend this place and will definitely use them again!
Robert was great! We loved getting daily photo and video updates, and our two Frenchies clearly had a great time with him. His dog-friendly backyard was also a huge plus! Our male Frenchie Otto can be difficult with new people, but he warmed up to Robert surprisingly quickly and seems to really like him now. That says a lot! 😊 Would definitely recommend Robert and would happily book with him again!
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Castro Valley on Rover is $60 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $35 and $90 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 7,084 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Castro Valley. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
93% of sitters in Castro Valley can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Castro Valley home-away-from-home, 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 Castro Valley.
<b>Tip:</b> 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 Castro Valley 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 , 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 .
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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